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• £330m Spending Spree Creates Unnecessary Pressure –Shearer Warns Tottenham

  23-09-2026 08:20 via completesports.com
  Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has launched a scathing critique of Tottenham Hotspur, accusing the club of overspending during a massive £330 million summer transfer window makeover and warning that splashing an “absolute fortune” has only intensified the pressure on the team. The North London club underwent an aggressive squad overhaul ahead of the new [...]
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• Ayari: I Am Helping Yohanna Settle Into Life At Brighton

  24-09-2026 21:38 via completesports.com
  Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Yasin Ayari has shed light on the strong camaraderie within the Seagulls’ squad, revealing that he has taken an active role in helping new teammate Zadok Yohanna adjust to life on the south coast. Adapting to the fast pace, culture, and high intensity of the Premier League can be a [...]
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• OFFICIAL: Alaba Joins Okoye At Udinese

  24-09-2026 20:00 via completesports.com
  
  Former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich defender David Alaba has joined Serie A side Udinese as a free agent. Alaba is now teammate with Nigeria international and Udinese first choice Maduka Okoye. The club confirmed the signing on Thursday, September 24, after the 34-year-old Austrian defender signed a contract until the end of the 2026-27 [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Rivers United Climb To Second After Big Win Over Kun Khalifat

  24-09-2026 19:51 via completesports.com
  
  Rivers United moved up to second place on the Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, table after recording a convincing 5-0 victory over Kun Khalifat FC. Salman Abubakar opened the scoring for the hosts in the 27th minute with a superb strike from outside the box. Rivers United created several opportunities to extend their lead before [...]
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• Mané Launches Ambitious $20.4M Mango Processing Venture In Senegal

  24-09-2026 19:39 via completesports.com
  
  Senegalese football icon Sadio Mané has broken ground on SM10 Agro, a self-funded $20.4 million (approx. 11.7 billion CFA francs) agro-industrial mango processing venture in his hometown of Bambali. Moving beyond his remarkable exploits on the football pitch, where the Al-Nassr forward has previously funded schools and hospitals in his community, Mané’s latest initiative is [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Kwara United Boss Reveals Secret Behind Win Over Nasarawa United

  24-09-2026 19:00 via completesports.com
  
  Kwara United technical adviser, Ashifat Suleiman, has attributed his side’s 2-1 victory over Nasarawa United to their defensive resilience and ability to capitalise on their chances. The Harmony Boys secured all three points in their Matchday Five encounter at the Rashidi Yekini Stadium, Ilorin, on Wednesday. Sanni Muhammad put Kwara United ahead early in the [...]
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• Agassi Demands Meaningful Rest Periods For Overworked Tennis Stars

  24-09-2026 18:19 via completesports.com
  
  Tennis legend Andre Agassi has added his formidable voice to the growing chorus of concern regarding player welfare, fiercely demanding that tennis governing bodies implement proper, mandatory rest periods to combat the alarming rise of physical and mental exhaustion on tour. Speaking on the demands of the modern game, the eight-time Grand Slam champion in [...]
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• No Soft Excuses –McCoist Warns Man United Against Blaming European Commitments

  24-09-2026 17:41 via completesports.com
  
  Former Rangers star Ally McCoist has delivered a blunt assessment of Manchester United’s turbulent start to the season, warning that Michael Carrick’s side cannot use European football as an alibi for their domestic struggles. Speaking on their underwhelming form, which has yielded just five points from their opening five Premier League games and an abrupt [...]
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• Joshua vs Fury Confirmed For December 11 In Cardiff

  24-09-2026 16:56 via completesports.com
  
  Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will contest their long-awaited all-British heavyweight fight at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on 11 December. The main event could take place in the early hours of Saturday morning in the UK, with organisers considering a late start to cater for audiences in the United States. According to BBC Sport, Joshua and [...]
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• Carroll: How I Was Sexually Assaulted By Male Celebrity

  24-09-2026 16:27 via completesports.com
  
  Former England and Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has shared a deeply traumatic experience in his new autobiography, Owning It, revealing that he was sexually assaulted in 2021 by a male celebrity. The 37-year-old forward, who currently plays in non-league football for Dagenham & Redbridge, admitted that he debated for months with his publisher and partner, [...]
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• 2027 AFCONQ: Ghana Target First-Ever Win Over Côte d’Ivoire In AFCON Qualifiers

  24-09-2026 16:27 via completesports.com
  
  Ghana will be chasing history today (Thursday) as they target their first ever victory over rivals Côte d’Ivoire in the AFCON qualifiers when both sides meet in the 2027 opener in Bouaké. Today’s Group C clash at the Stade de la Paix is actually the third time both nations have been drawn together in qualifiers [...]
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• 2027 AFCONQ: Ghana Target First Ever Win Over Côte d’Ivoire In AFCON Qualifiers

  24-09-2026 16:27 via completesports.com
  
  Ghana will be chasing history today (Thursday) as they target their first ever victory over rivals Côte d’Ivoire in the AFCON qualifiers when both sides meet in the 2027 opener in Bouaké. Today’s Group C clash at the Stade de la Paix is actually the third time both nations have been drawn together in qualifiers [...]
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• NFF To Celebrate Simon’s 100th Super Eagles Appearance

  24-09-2026 15:20 via completesports.com
  
  Moses Simon is set to receive a special honour from the Nigeria Football Federation ,NFF, if he makes his 100th appearance for the Super Eagles against Madagascar in Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture. Simon, who made his international debut in March 2015 against Uganda in a friendly, has established himself as one [...]
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• Nations League: Germany Look To Maintain Dominance Over Netherlands

  24-09-2026 15:19 via completesports.com
  
  Germany will be looking to maintain their dominance over rivals Netherlands when both sides kick off their 2026/27 UEFA Nations League campaign tonight at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam. The clash, billed for 20:45 CET today, will mark a new era for both nations. Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp makes his debut as Germany [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Ayeni Hails Doma United’s Display In Plateau United Draw

  24-09-2026 12:56 via completesports.com
  Doma United technical adviser Ayodeji Ayeni has praised his players for their performance despite their 2-2 draw against Plateau United in a Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday 5 encounter. The Savannah Tigers raced into a two-goal lead at home, with Adegbite Michael scoring both goals. However, Plateau United fought back in the second half [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Sporting Lagos Coach Credits Half-Time Team Talk For Crucial Win Over Enyimba

  24-09-2026 12:17 via completesports.com
  
  Sporting Lagos head coach Jeffery Buter has revealed that a crucial half-time tactical reset and psychological pep talk served as the catalyst for his side’s stunning 3-2 comeback victory over Enyimba in Wednesday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) fixture in Aba. Sporting Lagos pulled off one of the standout results of the season, handing the [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Dogo Promises to Resolve Tornadoes’ Scoring Problem, Seeks Patience

  24-09-2026 12:02 via completesports.com
  
  Niger Tornadoes technical adviser Kabiru Dogo has promised to work on the team’s finishing after the Ikon Allah Boys were held to a goalless draw by Warri Wolves in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday five fixture at the Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna, on Wednesday. Tornadoes created several scoring opportunities during the keenly contested [...]
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• AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles Must Aim to Win Every Game — Onyeka

  24-09-2026 11:19 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka says Nigeria must approach every game with the ambition of securing maximum points as they begin their quest for qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria will open their qualifying campaign against Madagascar’s Barea in a home fixture in Uyo on Friday. Onyeka Targets Positive Start Onyeka stressed [...]
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• Ex-Super Eagles Captain Converts To Islam

  24-09-2026 10:38 via completesports.com
  Former Super Eagles captain and defensive stalwart William Troost-Ekong has taken a significant step in his personal life, converting to Islam in Doha, Qatar. News of the conversion broke after prominent Qatari media outlets SarkinFoto, reported that the 33-year-old Al-Ahli defender officially recited the Shahadah (the Islamic profession of faith). Read Also:AFCON 2027Q: Ilenikhena Eager [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Shooting Stars’ Early Goal Destabilize My Team –Katsina United Coach Audu

  24-09-2026 09:56 via completesports.com
  
  Katsina United head coach Azeez Audu Mohammed has pointed to early defensive lapses and a costly red card as the primary catalysts behind his side’s 2-0 defeat to Shooting Stars in their Matchday Five fixture of the Nigeria Professional Football League. The match swung decisively on goals from Olanrewaju Ridwan in the 18th minute and [...]
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• EUROMATCH–NPFL: Boboye Laments Lack Of Quality Strikers In Domestic League

  24-09-2026 09:55 via completesports.com
  
  Bendel Insurance head coach, Kennedy Boboye, has identified the shortage of quality strikers as one of the major problems affecting the Nigerian domestic football league, Completesports.com reports. The Bendel Insurance gaffer made the assertion on Wednesday in Benin after the Benin Arsenals edged Ikorodu City 2-1 in a Matchday 5 fixture of the 2026/2027 EuroMatch–NPFL [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Yusuf Savours Shooting Stars’ Win Over Katsina United

  24-09-2026 09:44 via completesports.com
  
  Shooting Stars technical adviser Salisu Yusuf was in a buoyant mood after guiding the Oluyole Warriors to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Katsina United in their latest NPFL fixture. Olanrewaju Ridwan opened the scoring for the home side in the 20th minute before Qamar Adegoke sealed the victory with a second goal 18 minutes from [...]
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• La Liga Clubs Monitor Garnacho Amid Aston Villa Struggles

  24-09-2026 09:01 via completesports.com
  
  Alejandro Garnacho is being monitored by clubs in La Liga as he struggles to make an impression during his early days at Aston Villa. The Argentine moved to Villa from Chelsea in the summer on a season’s loan deal, which will become a permanent £43million move if Garnacho hits certain targets. Chelsea describe these conditions [...]
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• AFCON 2027Q: Ilenikhena Eager For Super Eagles Debut Against Madagascar

  24-09-2026 08:24 via completesports.com
  George Ilenikhena is relishing the opportunity to represent the Super Eagles and is eager to make his maiden appearance for the three-time African champions. The 20-year-old Al-Ittihad striker received his first invitation to the national team from head coach Éric Chelle ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Ilenikhena [...]
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• EUROMATCH NPFL: Doma Boss Alexander Pleased With Players’ Performance Despite Home Draw With Plateau United

  24-09-2026 08:14 via completesports.com
  
  Doma United head coach Ayeni Alexander has praised his players’ performance despite surrendering a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with visiting Plateau United in Wednesday’s matchday 5 league fixture, completesports.com reports. A brace from Michael Adegbite in the 35th and 47th minutes saw Doma United race to a 2-0 lead. Plateau United then staged a [...]
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• Munoz Backs Malaga To Overcome Winless Start

  24-09-2026 07:24 via completesports.com
  
  Malaga’s campaign may have gotten off to a frustrating and winless start, but forward Joaquin Munoz has firmly stepped forward to calm the nerves of supporters, insisting that the team’s trajectory is bound to change for the better. Speaking ahead of their upcoming fixtures, Munoz emphasized that the squad is well aware of the mounting [...]
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• Nasarawa United Boss Mangut Expresses Deep Concern Over Slow NPFL Start

  24-09-2026 06:45 via completesports.com
  The pressure is steadily mounting for Nasarawa United head coach Mbwas Mangut following a troubling start to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. The Solid Miners find themselves languishing in the lower rungs of the league table, sparking urgent calls for reflection and tactical redirection from the technical crew. Read Also:Euromatch NPFL: Sporting Lagos [...]
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• EUROMATCH NPFL: It’s Two Points Dropped For Us — Ogunbote Reacts To Plateau United’s Draw At Doma

  24-09-2026 00:14 via completesports.com
  
  Plateau United head coach Gbenga Ogunbote has described his side’s 2-2 draw away to Doma United as two points drop. Ogunbote’s side came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Doma in Wednesday’s matchday 5 EUROMATCH-NPFL clash which took place inside the Pantami Stadium in Gombe. Doma United raced to a 2-0 lead thanks to [...]
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• Adepoju Raves About Remodelled Warri Stadium Turf

  23-09-2026 23:02 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigerian international Mutiu Adepoju has expressed immense delight following the comprehensive renovation of the Warri City Stadium pitch, hailing the upgrade as a massive win for domestic football development in the country. The newly remodelled facility has drawn widespread praise from football stakeholders for its pristine playing surface, which is designed to elevate the [...]
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• AFCON 2027Q: Chelle Demands Full-Throttle Start From Super Eagles

  23-09-2026 21:45 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has urged his players to make a strong start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The three-time African champions will begin their qualifying campaign with a double-header against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau this month. Nigeria will host the Barea of Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium [...]
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