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• Ancelotti: Brazil Can’t Replace Neymar

  14-09-2026 20:16 via completesports.com
  Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has disclosed that it will be difficult to replace Neymar in the senior national team. Neymar called time on his international career after this summer’s World Cup, where Brazil were knocked out in the last 16 by Norway. Read Also:Durosinmi Thrilled To Rescue Point For Genk Against Gent In a chat [...]
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• How To Build A Complete Soccer Kit: A Buyer’s Guide For Coaches And Clubs

  17-09-2026 13:33 via completesports.com
  Building a complete soccer kit is about more than choosing matching jerseys. Coaches and club managers need to balance player comfort, protection, durability, weather conditions, playing surfaces, sizing, and budget. For clubs shopping online, Voghion is worth considering as a London-based online marketplace focused on Europe and suited to shoppers looking for more variety and [...]
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• Preparing Your Home And Property For A Roof Replacement With Less Everyday Disruption

  17-09-2026 13:14 via completesports.com
  A roofing project affects more than the surface above a house. Crews need exterior access, materials require staging space, vehicles may need temporary relocation, and installation activity can create vibration and noise inside the building. Preparing for a roof replacement before work begins helps homeowners protect belongings, maintain safer surroundings, and reduce avoidable interruptions during [...]
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• MOB National Taekwondo Championship: ‘We’re All Set To Stage A World-Class Event’ — NTF President Popoola

  17-09-2026 12:14 via completesports.com
  The Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium in Lagos is fully primed to host the maiden edition of the Michael Opeyemi Bamidele (MOB) National Taekwondo Championship, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, September 18 and 19. As a prominent new fixture on the national combat sports calendar, the championship promises intense sparring, technical brilliance, and [...]
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• Beyond The Console: What Football’s 2026 Gaming Expansion Means For Fans

  17-09-2026 12:06 via completesports.com
  FIFA’s post-World Cup gaming report has highlighted the scale of football’s digital reach, with the governing body reporting more than 225 million players engaging across its branded games, activations, and digital experiences during the 2026 tournament. Published on August 10, the review covered several platforms and products, rather than one football game. It provides a [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Sporting Lagos Boss Buter Targets Away Win At Abia Warriors

  17-09-2026 11:21 via completesports.com
  
  Sporting Lagos technical adviser, Jeffery Buter, has expressed his side’s determination to build on their first win of the season when they take on Abia Warriors this weekend. The Lagos-based club recorded their first victory of the campaign with an impressive 3-0 win over Inter Lagos last weekend. Sporting Lagos will now face Abia Warriors [...]
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• Pulisic, Moroney Spark Dating Rumours

  17-09-2026 10:25 via completesports.com
  A cross-over romance is currently capturing the attention of both sports and music fans, as USMNT star Christian Pulisic and country music rising star Megan Moroney have sparked heavy dating rumours. The unexpected pairing has social media detectives working overtime as followers piece together clues from digital interactions and shared circles. Read Also:German-Born Nigerian Youngster [...]
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• Joshua Rejected Mega Money To Fight Fury –Hearn

  17-09-2026 09:50 via completesports.com
  British boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has shed light on the behind-the-scenes financial realities of boxing, revealing that Anthony Joshua previously turned down many millions more in potential earnings rather than taking a heavily discussed mega-fight against Tyson Fury. While a bout between the two British heavyweight titans has long been the most anticipated matchup for [...]
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• German-Born Nigerian Youngster Ajayi Close To Signing New Long-Term Deal At Man United

  17-09-2026 08:54 via completesports.com
  Highly rated Manchester United youngster Noah Ajayi is close to signing a new long-term contract at the club. The 17-year-old has been an emerging talent at the club since arriving from Germany at the age of 10. Ajayi is a 6’2″ winger who can play on either flank and has impressed those at the club, [...]
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• OFFICIAL: Boehly To Leave Role As Chelsea Chairman After Selling Stake

  17-09-2026 08:24 via completesports.com
  Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly and director Mark Walter have sold their stakes in the club to majority owner Clearlake Capital. This means Clearlake – led by co-founders Behdad Eghbali and Jose E. Feliciano – have now acquired full control of the Blues. Boehly, Walter and Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss each had a 12.8% stake, with [...]
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• 2026 U-20 WWC: Falconets Battle England For Quarter-Final Ticket

  17-09-2026 08:00 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Falconets will be aiming to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup when they take on England’s Young Lionesses at the Bielsko-Biała Stadium on Thursday. The Round of 16 encounter offers Nigeria another chance to advance in the competition and strengthen their bid for a deep run at [...]
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• Carabao Cup: Chelsea To Face Liverpool At Anfield As Arsenal Battle Fleetwood

  17-09-2026 07:50 via completesports.com
  Liverpool will face Chelsea in the Carabao Cup in the most blockbuster tie of the fourth round while Premier League champions Arsenal are set for a trip to League Two’s Fleetwood Town. Fleetwood progressed to the fourth round following a 1-0 victory over Sheffield United on Wednesday evening when Rhys Norrington-Davies scored a disastrous own [...]
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• This Is Unacceptable –Carrick Reacts As Man United Suffer Carabao Cup Misery

  17-09-2026 07:41 via completesports.com
  Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has branded his team’s second-half collapse as “unacceptable” after they threw away a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 against Brighton & Hove Albion in the third round of the Carabao Cup at Old Trafford. The latest setback compounds a troubled period for the Red Devils, adding intense scrutiny to [...]
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• Carabao Cup: Brighton Stage Shock 3-2 Comeback Win Against Man United At Old Trafford

  17-09-2026 00:23 via completesports.com
  Brighton and Hove Albion came from 2-0 down to beat Manchester United 3-2 at Old Trafford in the Carabao Cup third round on Wednesday. United raced into an early lead when academy product Shea Lacey scored on his first senior start in the 8th minute, then Mason Mount made it 2-0 just two minutes later. [...]
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• U-20 WWC: Uzoma, Kareem Confident Falconets Will Overcome England

  16-09-2026 23:55 via completesports.com
  Falconets captain Christiana Uzoma and forward Ramotalahi Kareem are confident of overcoming England, in Thursday’s FIFA U-20 women’s World Cup round of 16 clash. The Falconets finished with four points and placed second in Group F to advance to the knockout round. England also placed second with four points from Group B to progress into [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: No Cause for Alarm –Unuanel Reacts To Enyimba’s League Position

  16-09-2026 22:45 via completesports.com
  
  Former Kwara United coach Samson Unuanel has moved to quell growing concerns over Enyimba’s slow start to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, firmly asserting that the People’s Elephant will not be dragged into a relegation battle. Enyimba have endured a difficult opening stretch, collecting zero points from their first two matches following a [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: No Cause for Alarm –Unuanel Reacts To Enyimba Position In NPFL

  16-09-2026 22:45 via completesports.com
  
  Former Kwara United coach Samson Unuanel has moved to quell growing concerns over Enyimba’s slow start to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, firmly asserting that the People’s Elephant will not be dragged into a relegation battle. Enyimba have endured a difficult opening stretch, collecting zero points from their first two matches following a [...]
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• NWFL: Ogbonda Takes Charge At Rivers Angels

  16-09-2026 22:44 via completesports.com
  Whyte Ogbonda has returned to Rivers Angels for a second spell as head coach, Completesports.com reports. The experienced tactician was appointed on Wednesday to lead the Port Harcourt-based NWFL side, with Isaac Thomas Atonbere named as his assistant coach and Sunday Uduh taking charge as goalkeeper trainer. Ogbonda Apologises For Previous Exit Ogbonda expressed his [...]
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• João Pedro Withdraws From Brazil Squad With Injury

  16-09-2026 21:27 via completesports.com
  Chelsea striker João Pedro has withdrawn from the Brazil squad because of injury. The Brazilian football federation said on Wednesday that the Chelsea striker would be replaced by Fluminense’s Martinelli. Pedro had been selected for the upcoming friendly matches against Australia and India after he was a surprise omission from Carlo Ancelotti’s squad for this [...]
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• He Has Become A Cult Hero At Liverpool –Carragher Hails Araujo

  16-09-2026 20:08 via completesports.com
  Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has highlighted Ronald Araújo’s rapid rise on Merseyside, stating that the Uruguayan defender has essentially “become a cult hero” among the Anfield faithful within just a handful of appearances. Despite initial skepticism when he first arrived on loan from Barcelona, Araújo’s intense physical commitment, defensive solidity at right-back, and open resilience [...]
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• Flamingos Cruise Past Niger 5-0 In WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup

  16-09-2026 20:02 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Flamingos made a flying start to their 2026 WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup campaign, securing a commanding 5-0 victory over Niger Republic in Yamoussoukro on Wednesday. The Flamingos dominated proceedings from the opening whistle, controlling possession and setting the pace as they constantly threatened the Nigerien defence. Captain Harmony Chidi opened the scoring in [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Rivers United Move Up To Third Spot After 2-0 Win Against Wolves

  16-09-2026 19:56 via completesports.com
  Rivers United defeated Warri Wolves 2-0 in their second Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) inside the Adokiye Amiesimaka in Port Hardourt, on Wednesday. Goals in each half by Abdurrasheed Dabai and Chinemerem Ugwueze, secured Rivers United’s second win in the league this season. Dabai opened the scoring in the 22nd minute as he completed [...]
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• Netball WCQ 2027: Nigeria Travelling To Nairobi To Compete, Not Participate –Aluko

  16-09-2026 19:21 via completesports.com
  Nigeria Netball Federation (NNF) President Dr. Esther Oluwatoyin Aluko has disclosed that the country’s first-ever national netball team, the Green Hawks, is heading to Nairobi not just to participate, but to fiercely compete. Ahead of the 2026 Africa Regional Qualifiers for the 2027 Netball World Cup, Aluko made it clear that the squad’s ambitions stretch [...]
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• The Empty-Nester’s Guide To Staying In The Family Home

  16-09-2026 19:06 via completesports.com
  The kids have moved out, the bedrooms are quiet, and suddenly the house that once felt just right can feel either too large or surprisingly perfect. For many empty nesters, the default question becomes whether to downsize — but for a growing number of homeowners, especially those holding low mortgage rates from the past several [...]
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• Man United Can’t Compete Under Carrick –Gullit

  16-09-2026 17:40 via completesports.com
  Dutch football legend Ruud Gullit has expressed strong doubts over Manchester United’s ability to compete for top honours under Michael Carrick, warning that the club has missed the boat on attracting elite players. While Carrick guided the Red Devils to a third-place finish and Champions League qualification last term, Gullit believes structural shortcomings and a [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 139: Tottenham’s Dismal Start To The Season

  16-09-2026 17:28 via completesports.com
  
  Following Tottenham’s 3-1 loss to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup yesterday, there is an indication that manager Roberto De Zebri’s job could be on the line. Although the club’s long-term contract with him and the scale of the rebuilding project suggest that there is an expectation that he will be given an opportunity to implement [...]
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• AFCON 2027Q: Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau Set To Name Squads For Super Eagles Fixtures

  16-09-2026 16:53 via completesports.com
  
  Madagascar’s Barea are set to unveil their squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Nigeria’s Super Eagles. According to Midi Madagasikara, head coach Corentin Martins is expected to include three new players in his squad, while as many as five players from the Malagasy League could also earn call-ups. The Barea [...]
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• Ex-PSV Defender: Arokodare Is Unstoppable At Ajax

  16-09-2026 16:36 via completesports.com
  Former PSV defender Jan Wuytens has offered high praise for Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare, highlighting why the Nigerian striker has successfully found his rhythm and started making waves at Ajax. Following a difficult spell in the English Premier League with Wolverhampton Wanderers, Arokodare secured a loan move to Amsterdam. Reflecting on his time working [...]
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• Arsenal Remain Keen On Real Madrid Star Forward

  16-09-2026 15:48 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal have reportedly maintained contacts with the camp of Real Madrid forward Rodrygo after missing out on his teammate Vinicius Junior this summer. The Gunners have previously targeted Rodrygo, but any move was put on hold as he struggled with a serious injury. However, the Brazil international is now closer to a comeback, and it [...]
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• Durosinmi Draws Osimhen Comparisons

  16-09-2026 15:44 via completesports.com
  
  Genk forward Rafiu Durosinmi has drawn comparisons with fellow Nigeria international Victor Osimhen from his agent, Tosin Dosunmu. Durosinmi joined the Belgian Pro League side from Serie A club Pisa in July, and has made an impressive start to life with the Smurfs. The 23-year-old striker has scored five goals in six league appearances since [...]
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