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• BREAKING: Adeleke wins 19 LGs, APC’s Oyebamiji secures 11 LGs

  16-08-2026 07:31 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party has won the Osun governorship election, securing 19 out of 30 LGAs. Get the full breakdown of how Adeleke winsRead More: https://punchng.com/breaking-adeleke-wins-19-lgs-apcs-oyebamiji-secures-11-lgs/
  
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• 2027 AFCONQ: We Have Too Many Overhyped Players In Super Eagles — Dimeji Lawal

  30-09-2026 09:01 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigeria international Dimeji Lawal has said there are too many overhyped players in the Super Eagles. Lawal made the claim following the Super Eagles’ humiliating 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau, on matchday 2, 2027 African Cup of Nations qualifier in Group L on Tuesday. Goals from Franculino Dju, Mama Balde and Alvaro Djalo secured the [...]
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• It Undermines My Integrity –Norway Boss Denies Cover-Up Conspiracy Surrounding Haaland

  30-09-2026 08:22 via completesports.com
  
  Norway national team manager Stale Solbakken has vehemently denied explosive claims that Manchester City dictated a media blackout to protect star striker Erling Haaland from answering questions regarding the club’s massive financial breach scandal. Rumors swirled across sports media suggesting that Manchester City officials intervened behind the scenes to shield Haaland from intense journalistic scrutiny [...]
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• Kayode Relishes Dream Italy Debut

  30-09-2026 08:09 via completesports.com
  
  Michael Kayode has expressed his delight after making an impressive debut for Italy, Completesports.com reports. The Brentford defender was one of Italy’s standout performers in their emphatic 4-1 Nations League victory over Turkey, making an immediate impact with a goal and an assist. The 22-year-old set up Davide Frattesi for Italy’s opening goal before doubling [...]
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• EUROMATCH NPFL: Enyimba Look To End Winless Run In Home Clash With 3SC

  30-09-2026 08:09 via completesports.com
  
  Enyimba will be desperate to end their winless start to the 2026/27 EUROMATCH Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season when they host Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) in Aba on Wednesday. The People’s Elephant have endured a difficult opening, picking up just one point from their first four games – including a 2-1 defeat to [...]
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• Enyimba Look To End Winless Run In Home Clash With 3SC

  30-09-2026 08:09 via completesports.com
  
  Enyimba will be desperate to end their winless start to the 2026/27 EUROMATCH Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season when they host Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) in Aba on Wednesday. The People’s Elephant have endured a difficult opening, picking up just one point from their first four games – including a 2-1 defeat to [...]
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• Wright: Man City Must Be Punished Heavily

  30-09-2026 07:57 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal legend Ian Wright has pulled no punches in his assessment of Manchester City, accusing the club of cheating on an industrial scale following the landmark independent commission verdict. Speaking on ITV regarding the seismic ruling that found City guilty of the vast majority of their Premier League financial breaches, Wright insisted that standard penalties [...]
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• Man City CEO Adamant Legal Battle With Premier League Not Over

  30-09-2026 07:23 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano has told his fellow European club bosses the already lengthy legal battle with the Premier League will take “a lot more time” to conclude. News broke on Friday that City had been found guilty of all but one of 115 charges they faced of breaching the league’s financial rules, [...]
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• 2027 AFCONQ: ‘This Is Not The End’ — Chelle Optimistic Despite Humiliating Loss To Guinea-Bissau

  29-09-2026 22:56 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has said all hopes are not lost despite his team’s humiliating 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau, in Tuesday’s matchday 2, Group L 2027 African Cup of Nations qualifier. Nigeria were outclassed at the Estadio 24 de Setembro in Bissau, just three days after defeating Madagascar 2-1 in Uyo to kick [...]
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• AFCON 2027Q: How Super Eagles Rated In Disappointing Defeat To Guinea-Bissau

  29-09-2026 22:32 via completesports.com
  
  The Super Eagles suffered a shock 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday two encounter at the September 24 Stadium in Bissau on Tuesday night. Completesports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU rates the performances of the Super Eagles players in the Group L encounter. Stanley Nwabali 4/10 Not the best performance from [...]
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• Ruiz: I Want To End My Playing Career At Real Betis

  29-09-2026 22:03 via completesports.com
  Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabián Ruiz has made it clear that he intends to return to Real Betis to finish his professional playing career. Speaking about his deep ties to his boyhood club, the Spanish international opened up about his affection for the Andalusian outfit. Read Also:2027 AFCONQ: Guinea-Bissau Thrash Super Eagles 3-0 To Maintain Top [...]
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• AFCON 2027Q: Eagles Were Poor Against Guinea-Bissau –Lawal

  29-09-2026 21:54 via completesports.com
  Former Nigerian international Dimeji Lawal has expressed deep disappointment following the Super Eagles’ 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau in their second Group L match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Bissau. The hosts seized control early when Franculino Dju opened the scoring in the 15th minute, curling a precise effort past Nigeria goalkeeper [...]
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• ‘The Emperor Is Naked’ –UEFA President Unleashes Blistering Attack On Infantino

  29-09-2026 21:23 via completesports.com
  UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin has launched a blistering, high-profile attack on FIFA President Gianni Infantino, invoking Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale The Emperor’s New Clothes to criticize his leadership. Speaking at the European Football Clubs (EFC) General Assembly, Čeferin took direct aim at Infantino’s governance. Read Also:Man City’s Punishment Should Be Severe — La Liga [...]
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• 2027 AFCONQ: Guinea-Bissau Thrash Super Eagles 3-0 To Maintain Top Spot

  29-09-2026 20:12 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Super Eagles suffered an embarrassing 3-0 defeat away to Guinea-Bissau, in their second Group L fixture of the 2027 African Cup of Nations qualifier on Tuesday. More to follow…
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• 2027 AFCONQ: Tanzania Hold Madagascar To 1-1 Draw

  29-09-2026 18:18 via completesports.com
  Madagascar and Tanzania settled for a 1-1 draw in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash in Group L on Monday, September 29. The result came just hours ago in the Matchday 2 fixture. Both sides went into the game looking to bounce back after losing their openers. Tanzania lost 0-2 to Guinea-Bissau in [...]
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• England International Penalized, Fined For Speeding Behind The Wheel

  29-09-2026 17:56 via completesports.com
  England international defender John Stones found himself in trouble off the pitch after being caught speeding while driving his custom £150,000 “Urban”-styled Range Rover. According to the Daily Mail, the luxury SUV driver was pulled over by police for exceeding the legal speed limit and handed a financial penalty alongside court-administered fines. Read Also:I Hope [...]
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• Man City’s Punishment Should Be Severe — La Liga President

  29-09-2026 17:45 via completesports.com
  
  La Liga President Javier Tebas says Manchester City should face the most severe sanctions available if found guilty of financial breaches. Tebas made the statement on Tuesday in London at the Peak Performance & Health Summit co-hosted by FIFPRO and The Cleveland Clinic. His comments come after reports on Friday that an independent panel found [...]
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• AFCON 2027Q: Awoniyi Leads Attack; Adams, Lookman, Onyeka Start For Super Eagles Against Guinea-Bissau

  29-09-2026 17:35 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has made three changes to his starting lineup for tonight’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Matchday 2 clash against Guinea-Bissau. Stanley Nwabali retains his place in goal following his impressive performance in Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Madagascar. In defence, Bright Osayi-Samuel replaces Ola Aina at right-back, while Semi [...]
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• Guinea-Bissau Vs Nigeria Live Blogging: AFCON 2027 Qualification; Group L Matchday 2

  29-09-2026 17:00 via completesports.com
  
  Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria: Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2027) qualifying match (Group L, Matchday 2) between the Djurtus (The Wild Dogs) of Guinea-Bissau and the Super Eagles of Nigeria at Estadio Nacional 24 de Setembro, Bissau.
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• Euromatch NPFL: Davido Own A Stake In Inter Lagos –Asika

  29-09-2026 15:17 via completesports.com
  Afrobeats superstar Davido and his long-time manager, Asa Asika, co-own a stake in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Inter Lagos. Speaking on the Manager’s Playbook podcast, Asika opened up about the duo’s expanding business portfolio outside of the music industry. Read Also:Euromatch NPFL: Finidi Satisfied With Rivers United’s Draw Against Ranchers Bees “We [...]
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• I Hope My Goal Against Madagascar Is First Of Many For Super Eagles — Ilenikhena

  29-09-2026 13:54 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles debutant George Ilenikhena says his goal against Madagascar is just the beginning after opening his international account in style. The 20-year-old Al-Ittihad striker scored on his senior debut as Nigeria came from behind to beat Madagascar 2-1 in the 2027 AFCON qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on Friday. “I feel very [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Abdallah Questions Officiating In Ranchers Bees’ Draw With Rivers United

  29-09-2026 12:15 via completesports.com
  
  Ranchers Bees technical adviser Usman Abd’Allah has expressed his frustration with the quality of officiating following his side’s 0-0 draw against Rivers United in their matchday six fixture at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, on Monday, Completesports.com reports. Poor Officiating Cost Ranchers Bees Abd’Allah claimed that his side should have been awarded two penalties during [...]
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• 2028 Olympics Qualifier: Eguavoen Invites 28 Players For Super Falcons’ Clash With Comoros

  29-09-2026 11:36 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has unveiled a 28-player squad for Nigeria’s 2028 Olympic Games qualifying encounters with Comoros. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade will lead the squad, with key players such as goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, Asisat Oshoala, Oluwatosin Demehin, and Michelle Alozie also included. Ashleigh Plumptre makes her return to the national team after [...]
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• EUROMATCH NPFL: Tragedy Hits Plateau United As Defender Loses Wife

  29-09-2026 11:15 via completesports.com
  Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Plateau United have announced the passing of the wife of defender Paul Odeh. The club disclosed this in a condolence message on its official X handle on Monday. “The Management, Staff, Players and Supporters of Plateau United FC are deeply saddened by the passing of the beloved wife of [...]
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• Best Bitcoin Casino: Top Platforms To Consider In 2026

  29-09-2026 09:53 via completesports.com
  
  Bitcoin has become a practical payment option for online casino players, but finding the right place to use it involves more than checking whether a website accepts BTC. The quality of the casino lobby, withdrawal conditions, game fairness, licensing information and overall platform design can make a significant difference. The best Bitcoin casino for one [...]
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• Eubank Jr Offers To Step In If Fury vs Joshua Falls Through

  29-09-2026 09:46 via completesports.com
  Middleweight and super-middleweight contender Chris Eubank Jr. has unexpectedly thrown his hat into the heavyweight mix, offering to step in as a replacement if the blockbuster undisputed clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua falls apart. With doubts swirling over the status of the Fury vs. Joshua superfight due to contractual and promotional friction, Eubank [...]
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• Ranking the 10 Most Capped Super Eagles Players in Nigeria Football History

  29-09-2026 09:36 via completesports.com
  
  Discover the 10 most capped Super Eagles players, from record-holder Ahmed Musa to legends like Vincent Enyeama, Joseph Yobo, Mikel Obi and Jay-Jay Okocha. Who will eventually break Musa’s record? *Subscribe for more Nigeria football news, Super Eagles updates, match analysis, player news, transfers, and African football content.* Related: Who Replaces Osimhen? Nigeria’s Best Attack [...]
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• AFCON 2027Q: Guinea-Bissau Coach Shrugs Off Pitch Concerns Ahead Of Super Eagles Clash

  29-09-2026 09:11 via completesports.com
  
  Guinea-Bissau head coach Emiliano Té has played down concerns over the condition of the playing surface at the September 24 Stadium in Bissau ahead of Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash with Nigeria. Persistent rainfall in Bissau has left the pitch saturated, raising concerns about its suitability for the crucial Group L encounter. [...]
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• 2027 AFCONQ: Salah Out Of South Sudan vs Egypt Due To Artificial Pitch

  29-09-2026 08:06 via completesports.com
  
  Egypt have left Mohamed Salah out of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Sudan because the match will be played on artificial turf. The former Liverpool forward, now with Turkish club Trabzonspor, has not travelled with the squad to the capital Juba for Tuesday’s game. The 34-year-old started Friday’s goalless draw with Angola [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Finidi Satisfied With Rivers United’s Draw Against Ranchers Bees

  29-09-2026 07:27 via completesports.com
  Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, expressed satisfaction after his side secured a valuable point in their matchday six encounter against Ranchers Bees. The Port Harcourt-based club played out a goalless draw against their hosts at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano on Monday, extending their unbeaten run in the Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, [...]
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