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• Euromatch NPFL: Ogunmodede Reflects On Kano Pillars’ Win Over Doma United

  21-09-2026 07:56 via completesports.com
  
  Kano Pillars technical adviser Daniel Ogunmodede has expressed satisfaction with his side’s impressive 4-1 victory over Doma United in Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League , NPFL, matchday four encounter at the Sani Abacha Stadium. The emphatic win handed Doma United their first defeat of the season after they had won their opening three matches without [...]
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• Okonkwo Aims For AFCON Glory With Super Eagles

  23-09-2026 18:57 via completesports.com
  Arthur Okonkwo has set his sights on winning the Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Completesports.com reports. Okonkwo made his debut for the three-time African champions against Zimbabwe’s Warriors at the Unity Cup in May. The Coventry City goalkeeper was also part of the Super Eagles squad for the international friendlies against Poland [...]
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• Cucurella Hits Back At Critics Who Labelled Mourinho’s Real Madrid Lazy

  23-09-2026 17:50 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid defender Marc Cucurella has hit back at media criticism and statistical tracking claiming José Mourinho’s squad is “lazy” and covers the least distance in La Liga. The intense media scrutiny erupted after Real Madrid suffered two high-profile, frustrating defeats to Real Betis and a painful 2–1 derby loss to Atlético Madrid. Read Also:Things [...]
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• Hakimi To Face Trial After French Court Rejects Appeal

  23-09-2026 17:48 via completesports.com
  
  Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi will face trial in France after the country’s highest judicial court rejected his appeal against his referral to trial. The Court of Cassation dismissed Hakimi’s appeal on Wednesday, confirming his referral to the departmental criminal court of Hauts-de-Seine over allegations of rape involving a woman in February 2023. [...]
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• Eriksen Terminates Wolfsburg Contract Three Months After Collapsing On Pitch

  23-09-2026 16:26 via completesports.com
  
  Wolfsburg have terminated Christian Eriksen’s contract by mutual consent, the club have announced. The decision comes three months after the midfielder collapsed on the pitch while playing for Denmark. Eriksen later reassured fans after their friendly against Ukraine was abandoned in June. According to talkSPORT, the 34-year-old has not played since, with Wolfsburg already six [...]
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• No Phones, No Haircuts –Klopp Imposes Strict Lockdown Rules on Germany Squad

  23-09-2026 16:24 via completesports.com
  
  Germany manager Jurgen Klopp has wasted no time establishing an uncompromising culture with the national team, introducing a series of strict rules designed to eliminate off-pitch distractions and refocus the squad entirely on football. In a bid to tighten discipline and foster a collective team atmosphere during international breaks, the German manager has reportedly banned [...]
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• 2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos Want To Make History In Morocco — Busari

  23-09-2026 16:13 via completesports.com
  Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari says Nigeria are determined to make history by winning the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. No African nation has lifted the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup trophy since the competition began. Asian teams have dominated the tournament, winning six of the nine editions held so far, while European nations [...]
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• Premier League Panel Rules Sunderland Penalty Call vs Arsenal Incorrect

  23-09-2026 16:08 via completesports.com
  The penalty awarded to Sunderland against Arsenal earlier this month should not have been given, the Premier League’s Key Match Incidents panel has ruled. However, the KMI panel also felt the error did not reach the threshold for a video assistant referee intervention, as reported by BBC Sport. Referee John Brooks pointed to the spot [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 142: Ahmed Musa Rise To Fame

  23-09-2026 15:30 via completesports.com
  
  Born on October 14, 1992, Ahmed Musa’s football career stands as a testament to perseverance, talent, and hard work. From his early days in Jos, Nigeria to his rise as an international football icon, Musa’s journey to Europe, particularly his time with VVV-Venlo, marks a significant chapter in his life and Nigerian football history. On [...]
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• Things Didn’t Click –Onuachu Opens Up On Rough Spell At Southampton

  23-09-2026 13:36 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has shed light on why his much-anticipated move to Southampton ultimately turned into a frustrating spell, pointing to a stark tactical mismatch and instability behind the scenes at St Mary’s. The towering forward arrived in English football with a fearsome goalscoring reputation after bagging prolific numbers in Belgium and Denmark. [...]
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• 2027 AFCONQ: Super Eagles Should Use World Cup Miss, Football Reforms As Motivation – Ikhana

  23-09-2026 13:16 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigeria defender Kadiri Ikhana (MON) has urged the Super Eagles to draw motivation from their failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the ongoing reforms in Nigerian football as they begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Madagascar on Friday, 25 September 2026, at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, [...]
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• AFCON 2027Q: ‘I Cried’ — Alverca Defender James Opens Up On Maiden Super Eagles Invitation

  23-09-2026 12:24 via completesports.com
  Isaac James has opened up about his maiden invitation to the Super Eagles for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The Alverca of Portugal defender is among three new players called up by Nigeria head coach Éric Chelle for the two fixtures, alongside forwards Moses Usor and George Ilhenikena. [...]
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• Impact Window Replacement: What Homeowners Should Check Before Starting The Project

  23-09-2026 12:22 via completesports.com
  
  Windows sometimes show their age gradually. A frame begins sticking, moisture appears between panes, exterior seals deteriorate, or a room becomes noticeably harder to keep comfortable. These signs do not automatically mean every window needs replacement, but they do give homeowners a reason to examine the condition of the existing system more closely. Replacing windows [...]
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• Mattress Replacement Signs That Matter More Than The Age Printed On Your Warranty

  23-09-2026 12:17 via completesports.com
  
  A mattress warranty may last for many years, but that number does not tell a sleeper exactly when the bed should be replaced. Warranty periods usually relate to specific covered defects rather than promising that the mattress will remain equally comfortable for the entire stated period. A bed can become less suitable for someone’s sleep [...]
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• EUROMATCH–NPFL: ‘If Plateau Utd Can Draw In Minna, We Can Do Even Better’ – Warri Wolves V/Captain Joseph

  23-09-2026 12:02 via completesports.com
  
  Warri Wolves vice-captain and defensive midfielder, David Joseph, says the Seasiders are determined and focused on building on their first victory of the season when they visit Niger Tornadoes in Wednesday’s EUROMATCH–NPFL 2026/2027 Matchday 5 clash at the Bako Kotangora Stadium, Minna, Completesports.com reports. The Seasiders defeated Kwara United 1-0 on Sunday 20 September at [...]
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• Amazon-Ready Product Images On the First Try: PhotoGPT AI Product Photography Review

  23-09-2026 11:03 via completesports.com
  
  Last year, two of my top-selling home goods listings on Amazon went dark for 11 days. The reason: “off-white background pixels.” A professional photographear had shot them on a white sweep, but the lighting cast a shadow so faint that only an eyedropper tool could detect it. Amazon’s automated checker found it instantly, suppressed the [...]
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• AFCON 2027Q: CAF Appoints Nigerian Officials For DR Congo Vs Equatorial Guinea

  23-09-2026 10:33 via completesports.com
  Nigerian referee Joseph Odey Ogabor has been appointed to officiate the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday one encounter between Democratic Republic of Congo and Equatorial Guinea. The Group E fixture is scheduled to take place at the Stade des Martyrs de la Pentecôte in Kinshasa on Thursday, with kick-off set for 5pm local [...]
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• Alaba Set To Become Teammate With Okoye At Udinese

  23-09-2026 10:20 via completesports.com
  Serie A club Udinese have reached a verbal agreement with free-agent defender David Alaba. This is according to exclusive reports from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano (Business Upturn). If the deal goes through, Alaba will become teammate with Nigeria international Maduka Okoye, who is the first choice at Udinese. The former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich [...]
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• AFCON 2027Q: Chadian Referee Mahamat To Officiate Super Eagles Vs Madagascar

  23-09-2026 08:27 via completesports.com
  AFCON 2027Q: Chadian Referee Mahamat To Officiate Super Eagles Vs Madagascar Chadian referee Alhadji Allaou Mahamat has been appointed to officiate the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday-one encounter between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Madagascar’s Barea. Mahamat, 40, is one of Africa’s experienced match officials and has handled several CAF competitions, including the CAF [...]
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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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• EUROMATCH-NPFL: Enyimba Set To Equal Unwanted 27-Year Record Ahead Sporting Lagos Clash

  23-09-2026 08:17 via completesports.com
  
  Enyimba are on the verge of equalling an unwanted club record – failing to win their first four opening league games of a season. The Aba Elephant have endured a nightmare start to the 2025/26 EUROMATCH-NPFL Nigeria Premier Football League season, losing all three opening fixtures – against Niger Tornadoes, Doma United and newly promoted [...]
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• I Want Financial Freedom –Reijnders Admits Money Motivated Saudi Transfer

  23-09-2026 07:38 via completesports.com
  Tijjani Reijnders has delivered a remarkably candid explanation for his summer transfer from Manchester City to Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah, openly admitting that financial security and not having to work after retirement drove his decision. The Dutch midfielder, who spent just one season at the Etihad Stadium before completing a £52m switch, dismissed the [...]
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• Nigerian Referee Abdulsalam Named For FIFA U-17 World Cup

  23-09-2026 06:57 via completesports.com
  Nigerian referee Kasimu Abdulsalam has been selected by the Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, to officiate at the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar, Completesports.com reports. Abdulsalam is among the 81 match officials appointed for the tournament, which will run from November 19 to December 13. The young referee is one of four [...]
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• 2027 AFCONQ: We’re Not Scared Of Super Eagles – Madagascar Star Raveloson Talks Tough Ahead Super Eagles Clash

  23-09-2026 00:28 via completesports.com
  Madagascar midfielder Rayan Raveloson has said he and his teammates are not scared of the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The Super Eagles will host Madagascar on matchday One of the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Uyo on Friday, September 25. The Bareas will go into the contest as underdogs against the star-studded Super [...]
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• My Mother Wanted Me To Join Liverpool —Mbappe

  22-09-2026 23:19 via completesports.com
  Kylian Mbappe has confirmed he defied his mum’s wishes to sign for Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool in 2017. The France captain burst onto the scene with AS Monaco as a 16-year-old in 2015, with Europe’s big hitters already circling for his signature. Two-years later, Liverpool were poised to lure the starlet to Anfield but faced competition [...]
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• ‘Still Got More to Give’ –De Bruyne Motivated To Extend Belgium Career Despite Age

  22-09-2026 22:49 via completesports.com
  Napoli star Kevin De Bruyne has made it clear that despite his advancing age and the physical demands of modern football, his motivation to represent the Belgian national team remains as strong as ever. As one of the defining playmakers of his generation, the midfielder continues to shoulder a vital leadership role for the Red [...]
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• 2027 AFCONQ: Ndidi, Chukwueze Joins Super Eagles Teammates In Camp For Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau Games

  22-09-2026 22:23 via completesports.com
  Wilfred Ndidi and Samuel Chukwueze are the latest arrivals to the Super Eagles camp, ahead of the 2027 African Cup of Nations qualifiers with Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. With the arrival of Ndidi and Chukwueze, the number of Super Eagles players in camp is now 23. Super Eagles 23 Players in camp: Simon Moses Akor Adams [...]
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• Arteta Agrees New Deal To Extend Stay At Arsenal

  22-09-2026 20:20 via completesports.com
  Mikel Arteta has agreed a new deal to extend his stay at Arsenal. The 44-year-old’s existing contract with the Premier League champions, signed in September 2024, was due to expire next summer. But, according to Sky Sports, the Spaniard who was appointed in 2019, has committed his future to the club and confirmation of his [...]
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• La Liga President Blasts Real Madrid Over Referee Conspiracy Claims

  22-09-2026 20:13 via completesports.com
  La Liga president Javier Tebas has condemned Real Madrid over their repeated complaints and claims regarding refereeing conspiracies in Spanish football, labeling the narrative as damaging to the integrity of the competition. The friction between the club and league authorities has intensified following a series of controversial decisions and subsequent statements emerging from Valdebebas. Read [...]
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• Brentford Star Kayode Confirms Nigeria Approach

  22-09-2026 20:11 via completesports.com
  
  Brentford defender Michael Kayode has disclosed that the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, approached him over a possible switch of international allegiance. Born in Borgomanero, Italy, to Nigerian parents, Kayode is eligible to represent both countries at senior level. The 22-year-old has represented Italy extensively at youth level and recently received his first senior call-up to [...]
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