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• Gerrard Warns Wantaway Man Utd Prodigy JJ Gabriel Against Forcing Exit

  19-09-2026 20:48 via completesports.com
  Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard has expressed genuine alarm over reports surrounding young Manchester United prospect JJ Gabriel, admitting that the teenager’s reported demand for an exit “scares” him given the potential risks to his fledgling career. In a chat with TNT, Gerrard highlighted how premature moves or forced departures can often derail the development of [...]
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• It Leaves A Sour Taste –Pulis Reflects On Man City’s 2011 Triumph Over Stoke City

  28-09-2026 10:04 via completesports.com
  Former Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has strongly voiced his frustration, admitting he feels “cheated” following reports regarding Manchester City’s financial charges verdict. Pulis was in the dugout when Stoke City reached their historic first-ever FA Cup final in 2011, ultimately losing 1-0 to Manchester City courtesy of a Yaya Touré goal. That victory marked [...]
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• I No Longer Have Any Privacy — Cape Verde Goalkeeper Hero Vozinha Laments Loss of Peace After 2026 World Cup Fame

  28-09-2026 09:03 via completesports.com
  Cape Verde hero, Josimar Dias popularly known as Vozinha has said he has lost his peace and privacy following his sensational rise to global fame at the 2026 World Cup. Vozinha, 40, was unknown outside Portugal’s second division six months ago, where he played for Chaves. Everything changed at the World Cup. His Player of [...]
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• ‘I Have No Privacy Anymore’ – Cape Verde Goalie Vozinha Laments 2026 World Cup Fame

  28-09-2026 09:03 via completesports.com
  
  Cape Verde hero, Josimar Dias popularly known as Vozinha has said he has lost his peace and privacy following his sensational rise to global fame at the 2026 World Cup. Vozinha, 40, was unknown outside Portugal’s second division six months ago, where he played for Chaves. Everything changed at the World Cup. His Player of [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Dogo Blames Loss Of Concentration For Niger Tornadoes’ Defeat To Nasarawa United

  28-09-2026 08:56 via completesports.com
  
  Niger Tornadoes technical adviser Kabiru Dogo has attributed his side’s 1-0 defeat to Nasarawa United to a lapse in concentration. The Solid Miners suffered a narrow defeat in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 6 encounter at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday. Centre-back Harrison Ebah scored the decisive goal in the 20th minute, [...]
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• Botswana Withdraws From 2028 AFCON Joint Bid With South Africa, Zimbabwe

  28-09-2026 08:00 via completesports.com
  Botswana has officially withdrawn from the joint bid with South Africa and Zimbabwe to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), leaving the two remaining countries to continue the hosting process with the Confederation of African Football (CAF). According to Botswana newspaper Mmegi (via Morocco World News) the decision came after the government declined [...]
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• La Liga President Calls For Strict Financial Controls, Transparency Following Manchester City Case

  28-09-2026 07:56 via completesports.com
  
  LaLiga President Javier Tebas has strongly reiterated his call for strict financial oversight, economic controls, and absolute transparency across European football. His comments come in the wake of widespread reports regarding the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding Manchester City and their alleged breaches of Premier League financial regulations. Read Also:2027 AFCONQ: Super Eagles Arrive In Guinea- [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Ikorodu City Goalkeeper Atata Reveals Key To Victory Over Rangers

  28-09-2026 07:35 via completesports.com
  
  Ikorodu City goalkeeper Michael Atata has attributed the team’s historic 2-0 victory over defending champions Rangers to concentration, determination and hard work. The Oga Boys recorded their first-ever league win over Rangers following an impressive performance at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on Sunday. Super Eagles midfielder Aderemi Adeoye gave Ikorodu City the perfect [...]
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• 2027 AFCONQ: Super Eagles Arrive In Guinea- Bissau Ahead Clash With Djurtus

  27-09-2026 22:46 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Super Eagles have arrived in Bissau ahead of Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group L, matchday 2 qualifying clash against Guinea-Bissau. The Super Eagles arrival was confirmed by its media officer Peomise Efoghe. The team, led by head coach Eric Chelle, touched down at the Osvaldo Vieira International Airport on Sunday evening [...]
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• Federer Reflects On 25 Years Traveling The World On Tour

  27-09-2026 20:47 via completesports.com
  Reflecting on his illustrious 25-year career, tennis legend Roger Federer has opened up about what he truly cherished most, emphasizing that the joy of globe-trotting, building lifelong friendships, and connecting with fans meant just as much to him as lifting trophies. Speaking on the experience of traveling the world, Federer in a chat with Tennis [...]
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• Arsenal Step Up Interest In Highly-Rated Algeria International

  27-09-2026 20:42 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal have accelerated their checks on Ibrahim Maza, with the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder emerging as one of the more intriguing young names on the market ahead of a potential future move. According to TeamTalk (via Yahoo Sports) Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have both intensified their interest in the 20-year-old, while several other Premier League clubs [...]
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• Nations League: Liverpool, Man United Handed Injury Blows As Star Duo Forced Off

  27-09-2026 20:29 via completesports.com
  Liverpool and Manchester United’s injury woes could be set to intensify after Sunday’s Nations League action. Both Cody Gakpo and Patrick Dorgu were forced off during the first half of their nations’ respective matches. Gakpo was taken off just 17 minutes into the Netherlands’ clash with Serbia. It comes after Alexander Isak left the Sweden [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Enyimba End Winless Run, Ikorodu City Down Rangers

  27-09-2026 20:27 via completesports.com
  
  Enyimba ended their winless run in the Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, with a goalless draw against Kano Pillars in their Matchday Six fixture at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday. The result earned the nine-time champions their first point of the season after suffering defeats in their previous four outings. Defending champions Rangers, meanwhile, [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Enyimba Draw At Kano Pillars, Ikorodu City Down Rangers

  27-09-2026 20:27 via completesports.com
  
  Enyimba earned their first point of the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL, season after battling Kano Pillars to a goalless draw at the Sani Abacha Stadium. The result earned the nine-time champions their first point of the season after suffering defeats in their previous four outings. Defending champions Rangers, meanwhile, suffered a 2-0 defeat to [...]
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• Man City Should Be Relegated To League Two, Handed Six-year Transfer Ban — Former Premier League Striker

  27-09-2026 19:54 via completesports.com
  
  Former England striker *Darren Bent* has called for Manchester City to be relegated to *League Two* and handed a six-year transfer ban if found guilty of their 115 alleged financial breaches. Speaking on talkSPORT, the ex-Tottenham and Sunderland man did not hold back when asked what punishment City should face. “City should be relegated to [...]
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• He Has Too Many Bad Habits –Keane Slams Palmer

  27-09-2026 19:06 via completesports.com
  Manchester United legend Roy Keane has launched a scathing critique of Chelsea star Cole Palmer, claiming the midfielder has “far too many bad habits” to truly elevate the England national team. Speaking ahead of international fixtures, Keane pointed directly to Chelsea’s 3-0 defeat against Brentford, expressing skepticism over whether Palmer can be the main catalyst [...]
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• ‘It Can Be Frustrating At Times’ –Gyokeres Addresses Lack Of Regular Starts Under Arteta

  27-09-2026 18:34 via completesports.com
  Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres has openly admitted that his lack of regular starting minutes under Mikel Arteta has been “frustrating,” while also addressing widespread speculation regarding his future. Speaking to Swedish media outlet SVT while on international duty, where he recently scored in Sweden’s 2-1 UEFA Nations League victory over Romania, Gyokeres didn’t shy away [...]
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• Beach Soccer AFCON: Sand Eagles Intensify Preparations For Ghana Clash

  27-09-2026 17:47 via completesports.com
  
  Preparations for Nigeria’s Sand Eagles crucial CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie against Ghana have moved up a gear, with all 20 invited Sand Eagles players now in camp in Kaduna. The team has been training for the past week at the Murtala Muhammed Square Sports Complex, where they have been undergoing [...]
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• France, England Don’t Have Football Identity — Ex-Arsenal Star

  27-09-2026 17:27 via completesports.com
  Former Arsenal and Manchester City star Samir Nasri has said France and England lack a clear playing identity, while hailing Spain as the model. Speaking on Canal+ Foot this weekend, the ex-France international questioned the midfield balance in the current French generation and compared it to the Spanish system. “France do NOT have a game [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Buter Laments Sporting Lagos’ Dropped Points Against Barau FC

  27-09-2026 16:19 via completesports.com
  
  Sporting Lagos head coach Jeffrey Buter has expressed disappointment after his side were held to a 1-1 draw by Barau FC in their Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, Matchday 6 encounter at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, on Saturday. Barau FC took the lead on the stroke of half-time when Joseph Atule converted from the [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Shooting Stars’ Ojiefietan Exudes Confidence Ahead Of Warri Wolves Clash

  27-09-2026 15:47 via completesports.com
  Shooting Stars defender Desmond Ojiefietan has expressed confidence in the Oluyole Warriors’ chances of securing maximum points against Warri Wolves. Shooting Stars are set to face Warri Wolves at the Southern Delta University Stadium in Ozoro on Sunday, with Ojiefietan backing his teammates to come away with a positive result. The defender believes the team’s [...]
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• Nigeria Open Championship Returns After 28-Year Break –NGF

  27-09-2026 14:25 via completesports.com
  After a nearly three-decade hiatus, the prestigious Nigeria Open Golf Tournament is officially making its long-awaited return. The Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF), led by President Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, has announced that the marquee championship will take place from November 16 to 20, 2027. The tournament was a cornerstone of Nigerian sports history, running from 1969 [...]
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• Flamingos Thrash Togo To Win WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup

  27-09-2026 14:19 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Flamingos emerged champions of the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup after a commanding 4-0 victory over Togo on Sunday. Captain Harmony Chidi led the charge, converting two penalties in the first half to put Nigeria firmly in control. Oluebube Umejiaku added a third goal in the 67th minute, while Oluwakemi Adegbuyi completed the [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Bendel Insurance Ready To Shock Abia Warriors On The Road –Club Media Officer Osagiede Warns

  27-09-2026 14:07 via completesports.com
  Bendel Insurance media officer Kehinde Osagiede has stated that the team holds no fear of playing any opponent, home or away, in the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. Osagiede made the remarks ahead of the Benin Arsenal’s away fixture against Abia Warriors, who are chasing their first home win of the campaign. Read [...]
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• Mendieta Backs Haaland To Join Barcelona

  27-09-2026 12:51 via completesports.com
  Former Barcelona midfielder Gaizka Mendieta has backed Erling Haaland to make a blockbuster switch to Camp Nou if the striker decides to leave Manchester City. Mendieta’s comments come amid widespread speculation surrounding the futures of Manchester City’s star players following a high-profile independent commission verdict regarding the club’s Premier League financial charges. Read Also:AFCON 2027Q: [...]
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• 2027 AFCONQ: Super Eagles Must Forget Madagascar Win, Prepare For ‘Tougher’ Guinea-Bissau Clash – Iroha

  27-09-2026 10:40 via completesports.com
  Former Nigeria defender Ben Iroha has urged the Super Eagles to quickly put their hard-fought 2-1 victory over Madagascar behind them and focus fully on Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying clash against Guinea-Bissau in Bissau, Completesports.com reports. Iroha spoke to Completesports.com exclusively from his base in Texas, USA, on Saturday, a day [...]
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• Man United, Arsenal Legends Urge Premier League To Punish Man City Over Financial Breaches

  27-09-2026 08:22 via completesports.com
  Roy Keane and Ian Wright agree that Manchester City should be severely punished for ‘cheating’ after being found guilty of 114 breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules. Following a long and drawn-out three year saga, an independent panel found City guilty of all but one of the 115 charges slapped against them by English [...]
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• EUROMATCH NPFL: Ranchers Bees Unveil New Third Kit For 2026/27 Season

  27-09-2026 07:46 via completesports.com
  Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Ranchers Bees have unveiled their new third kit for the 2026/27 season. The Kaduna-based club revealed the new strip on Saturday via their official X handle, in a stylish photoshoot featuring two players modelling the jersey under yellow neon lights. The third kit is a vibrant yellow shirt with [...]
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• Nations League: England Outplayed Spain For Long Periods –Kane

  27-09-2026 07:11 via completesports.com
  England captain Harry Kane has offered an honest and analytical assessment of his side’s performance against Spain in the UEFA Nations League, asserting that the Three Lions held the upper hand and outplayed their opponents for significant periods of the match. Recall that the Three Lions lost 3-2 at home to world champions Spain in [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Enyimba Can End Winless Run Against Kano Pillars – Assistant Coach Ejeh

  27-09-2026 06:18 via completesports.com
  
  Enyimba assistant coach Okechukwu Ejeh has insisted that the People’s Elephant are in Kano with a clear objective, declaring that they are not there for “a tea party,” Completesports.com reports. Emmanuel Deutsch’s side will face Kano Pillars in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 6 fixture at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday. Enyimba, [...]
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