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• Infantino slams World Cup critics for ‘spreading hate’

  27-07-2026 12:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  FIFA president Gianni Infantino has hit back at World Cup critics, claiming they were “spreading hate and false rumours” and arguing the tournament delivered “only joy and happiness”.In a long open letter published on Monday, Infantino urged detractors to “take a moment to reflect, meditate, pray” after a tournament marked by controversies ranging from ticket pricing to visa issues.“Sorry that you were so consumed by hate and criticism that you missed i
  
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• Euromatch NPFL: Ogunbote Plays Down Plateau United’s Big Win Over Kano Pillars

  12-10-2026 12:23 via completesports.com
  Plateau United technical adviser Gbenga Ogunbote has urged his players to remain humble despite their emphatic 4-0 victory over Kano Pillars in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, reports Completesports.com. The Peace Boys secured the impressive win at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday, handing Kano Pillars their first defeat of the season. Paul Samson [...]
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• Super Eagles Review: Talking Points From AFCON Qualifiers And Russia Friendly

  12-10-2026 11:34 via completesports.com
  
  The Super Eagles were back in action during the international window, with plenty to talk about from their 2027 AFCON qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, as well as the entertaining 3-3 friendly draw with Russia. In this video, we review Nigeria’s performances across the three matches, highlighting the positives, areas of concern and key [...]
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• Iheanacho Earns Praise For His Impact At Bursaspor

  12-10-2026 10:55 via completesports.com
  
  Bursaspor head coach Mustafa Er has praised Kelechi Iheanacho for his impressive performances since joining the Turkish club. The Nigeria international joined the Green Crocodiles on a free transfer in the summer and has quickly established himself as a key figure in their promotion push. The 30-year-old striker has made an outstanding start to life [...]
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• EUROMATCH–NPFL: Abia Warriors Coach Amapakabo Laments Home Draws

  12-10-2026 09:45 via completesports.com
  
  Abia Warriors head coach Imama Amapakabo has lamented his team’s goalless draw against Rivers United in Sunday’s EuroMatch/NPFL Matchday 8 clash in Aba, describing the result as “two points lost”, Completesports.com reports. The result means Abia Warriors have drawn three of their four home games in the eight matches they have played so far in [...]
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• Bayer Leverkusen Chief Issues Warning To Boniface Over Tunnel Walkout

  12-10-2026 09:29 via completesports.com
  
  Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes has issued a clear warning to Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface following the Nigerian striker’s frustrated tunnel walkout during Saturday’s dramatic 4-3 Bundesliga victory over Mainz. Boniface’s frustrations boiled over after he was overlooked for a third time in the match’s final substitutes window, with coach Carles Martínez opting [...]
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• It’s Possible Morocco Will Be Awarded AFCON Title — Ex-Senegal Star

  12-10-2026 09:12 via completesports.com
  
  Former Senegal international Boukary Dramé has acknowledged that Morocco could legally secure the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 title, urging Senegal to respect the final decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), even if it favors the Atlas Lions. Speaking to African football outlet Africa Foot, Dramé admitted that the ongoing legal [...]
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• EUROMATCH–NPFL: Finidi Pleased With Rivers United’s Away Form Despite Tough Aba Test

  12-10-2026 08:55 via completesports.com
  
  Rivers United Technical Manager Finidi George says he is pleased with the way his team have handled away matches so far this season, Completesports.com reports. The Pride of Rivers remain unbeaten in the 2026/2027 EuroMatch/NPFL season. After earning a point against Abia Warriors in Sunday’s Matchday 8 clash at  the Enyimba International Stadium Aba, following [...]
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• Carragher Slams Referee Kavanagh Over Gravenberch Red Card Against Man City

  12-10-2026 08:27 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has launched a fierce critique of referee Chris Kavanagh, labeling the official’s handling of Ryan Gravenberch’s controversial dismissal as a “poor decision” during Sunday’s 3-0 Premier League defeat to Manchester City. The Dutch midfielder had put in an impressive shift during a tightly contested opening hour at Anfield before receiving his [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: We Defended Poorly –Yusuf Left Frustrated After Shooting Stars’ Loss To Kun Khalifat

  12-10-2026 07:51 via completesports.com
  Shooting Stars head coach Salisu Yusuf has expressed deep disappointment with his side’s defensive frailties following their 2-0 defeat to Kun Khalifat in Matchday 8 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Kun Khalifat ruthlessly capitalized on the visitors’ defensive shortcomings to secure a crucial home victory. Agor Chukwuma broke the deadlock in the 40th [...]
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• EUROMATCH NPFL: Our Performance Was Below Expectations – Doma Coach Ayodeji Reacts To Loss At Nasarawa

  12-10-2026 07:36 via completesports.com
  
  Technical Adviser of Doma United, Ayeni Ayodeji, has described his team’s performance in their 2-0 loss to Nasarawa United in Sunday’s NPFL match as below expectations. Doma United’s poor away form continues following the defeat to Nasarawa, which means they have now lost their last three fixtures on the road. The club’s only away win [...]
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• BSAFCON 2026: Ikpeme Tips Sand Eagles To Secure Qualification Ahead Of Ghana

  12-10-2026 07:35 via completesports.com
  
  Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, has expressed optimism that the Sand Eagles, will qualify for the 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (BSAFCON). The Sand Eagles played out a 3-3 draw with Ghana’s Black Stars in the first leg of their qualifying tie in Kaduna on Saturday, [...]
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• La Liga: Sadiq Missing As Valencia, Racing Santander Play Out Four-Goal Thriller

  11-10-2026 23:28 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq was missing in action on Sunday evening as Valencia were held to an entertaining 2-2 draw by Racing Santander in their La Liga encounter. The Nigerian international, who has made three league appearances and scored one goal for Valencia this season, was sidelined for the fixture due to injury. In [...]
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• Ligue 1: Nnadi Subbed On In Marseille’s Win Against Troyes

  11-10-2026 23:08 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi made his long-awaited return to action as a second-half substitute, helping Olympique de Marseille secure a comfortable 2-0 victory over Troyes in Sunday’s Ligue 1 encounter at the Stade de l’Aube. The Nigerian international, who has faced a frustrating spell on the sidelines due to injury this season, was introduced [...]
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• Iheanacho Scores In 10th Consecutive Game As Bursaspor Suffer Home Defeat

  11-10-2026 22:45 via completesports.com
  
  Kelechi Iheanacho scored in his 10th consecutive game for club and country, but it was not enough as Bursaspor suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Mardin 1969 Spor in the Turkish TFF 1. Lig (second division) on Sunday. Bursaspor fell behind 1-0 in the 21st minute to a goal from Tonio Teklic but Iheanacho equalized [...]
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• The Red Card Changed The Game — Van Dijk Reacts To Liverpool’s 3-0 Loss To Man City

  11-10-2026 21:51 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has attributed his side’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester City at Anfield to Ryan Gravenberch sending off. City gave a defiant response to a hostile reception at Anfield by sealing a dominant win against Liverpool to reclaim top spot in the Premier League in the club’s first outing since being found [...]
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• UCL: Osimhen Anticipates Fierce Battle In Galatasaray Vs Barcelona

  11-10-2026 21:31 via completesports.com
  
  Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has acknowledged the challenge of facing Barcelona ahead of Tuesday’s clash at RAMS Park. The Turkish Super Lig champions will host the Spanish giants as they seek to recover from their opening-day defeat to Sporting Lisbon. Osimhen acknowledged Barcelona’s quality but expressed confidence in Galatasaray’s ability to rise to the occasion. [...]
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• Serie A: Chukwueze Features As AC Milan Hold Sassuolo

  11-10-2026 20:51 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze was in action for AC Milan on Sunday evening, putting in an impressive shift as the Rossoneri were held to a 1-1 draw by Sassuolo in their Serie A encounter at the Mapei Stadium. The Nigerian international, who was making his sixth league appearance of the campaign, continued his steady [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Rangers Share Spoils With Barau FC, Rivers United Maintain Unbeaten Start

  11-10-2026 19:57 via completesports.com
  
  Defending champions Rangers maintained their position at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, table on Sunday despite playing out a 2-2 against Barau FC. Ifeanyi Okechukwu put Rangers ahead seven minutes before half-time, but Barau FC fought back in the second half, with Joseph Atule and Aliyu Sugau converting penalties to give [...]
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• Maresca Equals Guardiola’s Premier League Feat As Man City Outclass Liverpool 3-0

  11-10-2026 19:48 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City continued their perfect start to the Premier League campaign after clinching their sixth successive wins thanks to a 3-0 victory against 10-man Liverpool At Anfield on Sunday. The win means Enzo Maresca is now the fourth manager, after Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, to have won each of their first [...]
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• Complete Sports Celebrity Workout 2026: Project Lead Hails Record Turnout, Declares Event a Success

  11-10-2026 18:38 via completesports.com
  
  The Project Lead of the Complete Sports Celebrity Workout 2026 (CSCW 3.0), Miss Titilayo Oluwatosin, has expressed satisfaction with the success of the event, describing the impressive turnout and enthusiasm of participants as a reflection of Lagosians’ growing interest in fitness and healthy living. The long-anticipated third edition of Complete Sports Celebrity Workout took place [...]
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• UCL: Barcelona Coach Wary Of ‘Fantastic Striker’ Osimhen Ahead Of Galatasaray Clash

  11-10-2026 18:02 via completesports.com
  
  Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has described Victor Osimhen as a “fantastic striker” ahead of his side’s UEFA Champions League encounter with Galatasaray. The Blaugrana are set to face the Turkish champions in a Matchday Two fixture at RAMS Park on Tuesday. Osimhen returned to action for Galatasaray in Friday’s 3-1 victory over Kasimpasa after missing [...]
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• Dele-Bashiru Helps Lazio Maintain Unbeaten Run After 3-1 Win Against Akinsanmiro’s Monza

  11-10-2026 17:23 via completesports.com
  
  Lazio maintained their unbeaten start to the Serie A season with a 3-1 win over 10-man Monza at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday. Nigeria internationals, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Ebenezer Akinsanmiro were in action for Lazio and Monza respectively. While Dele was introduced into the game in the 61st minute, Akinsanmiro saw action for 90 minutes. [...]
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• ‘I Really Feel For The Supporters’ –Music Legend Sir Elton John Reacts To Watford’s Humiliating Loss To Burnley

  11-10-2026 15:24 via completesports.com
  
  Music legend Sir Elton John has taken to Instagram to voice his deep frustration with Watford’s alarming run of form after the Hornets suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat against rock-bottom Burnley on Saturday. The 79-year-old icon, who oversaw the most successful era in the club’s history during his time running Vicarage Road, expressed profound concern [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Biffo Lauds Officiating Standards In Ikorodu City’s Win Against Kwara United

  11-10-2026 15:00 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria U-20 assistant coach Abdullahi Biffo has expressed delight with the current standard of officiating in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), while calling for continued revitalization across other critical areas of the domestic game. His remarks came in the wake of Ikorodu City’s impressive 2-0 victory over Kwara United, prompting him to urge league [...]
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• Moffi Savours Hamburg’s Victory Over Hoffenheim

  11-10-2026 13:29 via completesports.com
  Terem Moffi has expressed his delight after helping Hamburg secure a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over Hoffenheim. Hamburg found themselves trailing 2-1 with just seven minutes remaining before the Nigerian striker stepped up to level the scores. Moffi, who came on for Martin Adeline in the 76th minute, found the back of the net seven [...]
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• Ozoemena Back In Rivers United Training After N14m Surgery

  11-10-2026 09:53 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles and Rivers United goalkeeper, Ani Ozoemena, has returned to full training after undergoing career-threatening surgery earlier this year, the club has confirmed. The surgery was fully funded by the hierarchy of the Pride of Rivers,— a clear sign of the Port Harcourt club’s genuine commitment to player welfare. The club revealed that the [...]
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• EUROMATCH NPFL: 3SC Seek First Point Away Ahead Of Kun Khalifat Clash

  11-10-2026 08:50 via completesports.com
  
  Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) will be eager to pick up their first points on the road this season when they travel to face bottom-placed Kun Khalifat FC on Matchday 8 of the EUROMATCH Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), completesports.com reports. The game is scheduled for Sunday, October 11 at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri [...]
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• Ballon d’Or 2026: 5 Stars Who Could Win Football’s Biggest Individual Award

  11-10-2026 08:36 via completesports.com
  
  All eyes are now on football’s most prestigious individual honour, the Ballon d’Or, following the conclusion of the 2025/26 football season and Spain’s 1–0 victory over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final. Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in extra time to hand La Roja their second World Cup title at the expense of [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Bendel Insurance Confirm Goalkeeper Baba’s Return

  11-10-2026 08:14 via completesports.com
  
  Bendel Insurance have confirmed the return of goalkeeper Joshua Baba ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, Matchday 8 encounter against Sporting Lagos. Baba’s return comes days after the club declared him absent without official leave (AWOL) for failing to report back to duty after his approved recovery period. The former Enyimba goalkeeper sustained [...]
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