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• Gunmen attack four Plateau communities, kill two, burn houses

  12-08-2026 15:57 via punchng.com
  
  Gunmen attacked four Berom communities in Plateau State, killing two, injuring one, and burning houses. Learn more about the recent Plateau attacks.Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-attack-four-plateau-communities-kill-two-burn-houses/
  
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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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• Infantino Signals Support For Extra Financial Aid Ahead Of FIFA Council Vote

  29-09-2026 07:01 via completesports.com
  FIFA President Gianni Infantino has signaled a willingness to significantly increase financial distributions to all 211 member associations, following mounting pressure from continental confederations. Earlier in September, UEFA chief Aleksander Čeferin and CONCACAF leader Victor Montagliani formally demanded that each of FIFA’s 211 members receive an additional $10 million from FIFA’s massive cash reserves (estimated [...]
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• Šuker Backs Modrić To Lead Croatia To Euro 2028

  28-09-2026 22:11 via completesports.com
  Croatia legend Davor Šuker has voiced absolute confidence that midfield maestro Luka Modrić can maintain his remarkable career well past the age of 42, even hinting at a potential run toward UEFA Euro 2028. Speaking ahead of Croatia’s UEFA Nations League clash against Spain, Šuker praised the ageless playmaker’s enduring quality and elite fitness. Read [...]
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• AFCON 2027Q: Ikpeme Warns Super Eagles Against Complacency Ahead Of Guinea-Bissau Clash

  28-09-2026 22:01 via completesports.com
  
  Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Emmanuel Ikpeme, has urged the Super Eagles to remain fully focused and avoid complacency as they prepare to face Guinea-Bissau in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match. Nigeria will take on the Wild Dogs at the 24 September Stadium in Bissau on Tuesday, with [...]
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• 2027 AFCONQ: Chelle Laments Lack Of Enough Training Sessions Ahead Of Guinea-Bissau vs Super Eagles

  28-09-2026 21:31 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has expressed displeasure over the lack of adequate training sessions ahead of Tuesday’s Geoup L, matchday 2, 2027 AFCON qualifier against Guinea-Bissau. Chelle said the congested FIFA window has made it difficult for the technical crew to properly drill the team. “We didn’t have some training sessions to [...]
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• 2027 AFCONQ: Akuneto Backs Super Eagles To Handle Pressure, Beat Guinea-Bissau

  28-09-2026 20:18 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City U17 coach, Chuks Akuneto, has backed the Super Eagles to secure victory against Guinea-Bissau in Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Group L matchday two clash in Bissau, stressing that Eric Chelle’s side have the experience to handle the pressure of high-stakes games, Completesports.com reports. Akuneto, a former Oldham Athletic U18 head [...]
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• Two Nigerian Goalkeepers Switch International Allegiance To Uganda

  28-09-2026 20:03 via completesports.com
  The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has secured the international allegiance of two Nigerian-born goalkeepers, Akpan Udoh and Kingdom Osayi, as part of a broader drive to integrate heritage players into the Uganda Cranes squad. A well-known name in Nigerian youth football, Udoh was the first-choice goalkeeper for the Golden Eaglets side that won [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Rivers United Hold Ranchers Bees To Extend Unbeaten Run

  28-09-2026 19:50 via completesports.com
  Rivers United held Ranchers Bees to a 0-0 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday six encounter at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano on Monday. Both sides had opportunities to break the deadlock, but poor finishing denied them the chance to claim all three points. The result extended Rivers United’s unbeaten run in [...]
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