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• Kebbi gov creates new district, appoints traditional rulers

  13-08-2026 10:49 via punchng.com
  
  Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has approved the creation of a new district and appointed two traditional rulers to strengthen grassroots governanceRead More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-gov-creates-new-district-appoints-traditional-rulers/
  
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• Turkey: Osimhen Marks Return With Assist In Galatasaray’s Win Over Kasimpasa

  09-10-2026 22:49 via completesports.com
  Victor Osimhen marked his return from injury with an assist as Galatasaray secured a 3-1 victory over Kasimpasa in an Istanbul derby. The Nigeria international, who had been sidelined for a month after sustaining an injury in another Istanbul derby against Istanbul Basaksehir, came on for Deniz Gul in the 77th minute. Osimhen made an [...]
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• Nigeria Judo Federation: NSC Urged To Overhaul Federation After Board Dissolution

  09-10-2026 22:17 via completesports.com
  
  The National Sports Commission (NSC) has been commended by the founder of Ekus Judo Club Benin, Eke Osahon, for dissolving the Musa Oshodi-led board of the Nigeria Judo Federation (NJF), describing the move as a bold step towards restoring sanity to the sport. Osahon said the NSC’s decision was in the best interests of Nigerian [...]
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• EPL: ‘We Have To React’ –Tottenham Manager Issues Rallying Cry Before Manchester United Clash

  09-10-2026 21:21 via completesports.com
  
  Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has urged his bottom-of-the-table Spurs side to react to mounting pressure as they prepare for a crunch Premier League clash against fellow strugglers Manchester United. Spurs head to Old Trafford on Saturday in dire search of their first top-flight victory of the season. The north London club has lost three [...]
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• 2028 Olympic Qualifier: Super Falcons Overcome Comoros 2-0 In First Leg

  09-10-2026 21:03 via completesports.com
  
  Second half goals from Michelle Alozie and Uchenna Kanu secured a 2-0 away win for Nigeria’s Super Falcons in the first leg, second round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic qualifier at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State on Friday. After holding out to a goalless first half, Comoros resolve was finally broken [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Katsina United Edge Enyimba In Six-Goal Thriller

  09-10-2026 20:43 via completesports.com
  
  Katsina United defeated Enyimba 4-2 in a thrilling Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, Matchday Eight encounter at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on Friday. The victory ended Enyimba’s three-match unbeaten run in the league. Katsina United took the lead in the sixth minute when Emeka Onyema inadvertently turned the ball into his own net. The hosts [...]
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• AFCON Format Under Review –Motsepe Signals Potential Return to Biennial Schedule

  09-10-2026 18:54 via completesports.com
  President of Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe has revealed that the organisation is actively discussing a return to hosting the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) every two years. Speaking at a CAF strategy conference in Cape Verde on Friday, Motsepe’s remarks were met with enthusiastic applause from delegates. Read Also:Azeez Not Ready For Brighton [...]
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• Arteta Gives Injury Update On Havertz, Rice, Konsa Ahead Of Arsenal vs Leeds

  09-10-2026 17:00 via completesports.com
  Mikel Arteta has said Kai Havertz is a doubt for Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Leeds United with a number of other players still being assessed. The Gunners suffered a number of injury scares during the international break with Havertz forced off after just 30 minutes playing for Germany against Netherlands in what was Jurgen [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 148: Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur Preview

  09-10-2026 16:40 via completesports.com
  All eyes will be at Old Trafford tomorrow when Premier League basement club Tottenham Hotspur will endeavour to end their winless streak when they face another bottom-half club in Manchester United. This fixture presents a difficult test for two teams seeking to restore confidence. Manchester United have the advantage of playing at Old Trafford, where [...]
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• I’m Only Thinking About My Work At Bayern — Kompany Breaks Silence On Man City Financial Charges Verdict

  09-10-2026 16:39 via completesports.com
  
  Vincent Kompany has admitted he is ‘not too occupied’ by the verdict in Manchester City’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) case. His former club have been found guilty of all charges against them, the Premier League announced last week. City were first charged in February 2023, with the alleged offences taking place between 2009 and 2018. [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: We Need To Score Goals –Kun Khalifat Striker Chijioke Speaks Ahead Of 3SC Clash

  09-10-2026 15:39 via completesports.com
  Kun Khalifat FC forward Ahiaeke Chijioke has insisted that the team is fully prepared and focused ahead of their crucial Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash against Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC). The newly promoted Owerri side is set to host the historic Oluyole Warriors at the Dan Anyiam Stadium this weekend, with Ahiaeke emphasizing [...]
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• EPL: Unleash Anfield Crowd On Manchester City –Carragher Advises Liverpool Manager

  09-10-2026 15:19 via completesports.com
  Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has urged the Reds manager Andoni Iraola to fully weaponize the legendary Anfield atmosphere to secure a vital advantage over Premier League leaders Manchester City. Manchester City arrive at Anfield sitting at the summit of the table following a blistering start under new manager Enzo Maresca. Sunday’s blockbuster clash marks a [...]
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• 2028 Olympics Qualifier: Eguavoen Warns Super Falcons Against Underestimating Comoros

  09-10-2026 15:11 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has warned his side against underestimating Comoros ahead of their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying fixtures. Comoros will host the 10-time African champions in the first leg of their second-round qualifying tie at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne on Friday (today). The return leg is scheduled to [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Keep Believing –Oyo Pillar Of Sports Urges 3SC Fans To Stay Calm Amid Poor Run

  09-10-2026 14:57 via completesports.com
  Following a concerning string of disappointing results for Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), the Oyo Pillar of Sports, Tope Obideyi, has appealed to the club’s passionate fan base to remain calm, patient, and steadfast in their backing of the historic Oluyole Warriors. Acknowledging the deep emotional investment of the fans, Obideyi noted that every defeat [...]
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• 2028 Olympics Qualifier: Comoros Coach Abdallah Targets Historic Win Over Super Falcons

  09-10-2026 14:13 via completesports.com
  Comoros women’s national team head coach Yusuf Abdallah believes his side can pull off a major upset by eliminating Nigeria from the race to qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games. The island nation will take on the Super Falcons in the first leg of their second-round qualifying tie on Friday at their makeshift home ground [...]
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• Azeez Not Ready For Brighton Debut — Hurzeler

  09-10-2026 13:05 via completesports.com
  Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler has revealed that Femi Azeez is not yet ready to make his competitive debut for the club. Azeez joined the Seagulls from Sky Bet Championship side Millwall on transfer deadline day. However, the winger’s Brighton debut has been delayed as he continues to recover from an injury [...]
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• EUROMATCH NPFL: Enyimba Look To Extend Winning Run Ahead Katsina United Tie

  09-10-2026 10:34 via completesports.com
  Enyimba will look to extend their resurgence when they travel north to face Katsina United in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 8 fixture today, (Friday) at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium. The People’s Elephant have finally turned the corner after a difficult start to the ongoing campaign. After losing their first four games of [...]
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• Everton Put Up For Sale By Owners

  09-10-2026 09:59 via completesports.com
  
  Everton owners The Friedkin Group (TFG) are exploring the sale of the club less than two years after taking control. The American group completed a takeover of the club in 2024 in a deal believed to be worth in excess of £400m. According to BBC Sport TFG, in a statement, said after prioritising stability, investment [...]
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• EUROMATCH–NPFL: Abia Warriors Must Beat Rivers United To Close Gap At The Top – Amapakabo

  09-10-2026 09:49 via completesports.com
  
  Abia Warriors head coach Imama Amapakabo says his team must beat Rivers United on Sunday to close the gap at the top of the 2026/2027 Euromatch–NPFL table and make a statement in the title race, Completesports.com reports. The Umuahia-based side will host Rivers United in a Matchday 8 fixture at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba, [...]
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• ‘I’m Going Back To School’ –Tottenham Star Joins Harvard Business Program

  09-10-2026 09:10 via completesports.com
  Tottenham Hotspur star Xavi Simons has swapped the training ground for the lecture hall, enrolling at Harvard Business School as he continues his recovery from a long-term knee injury. Simons suffered a devastating anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture in his right knee, ruling him out for the remainder of the season and much of the [...]
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• Ex-Man United Star Emerges As Real Madrid January Transfer Target

  09-10-2026 08:27 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid could look to strengthen its midfield during the upcoming winter transfer window, and one of the names now being linked with the Spanish giants is Scott McTominay. The Scottish international, who has taken his game to another level at Napoli since leaving Manchester United, is reportedly among the players attracting interest from the [...]
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• He Is A Beast –Janse Hails Arokodare

  09-10-2026 08:03 via completesports.com
  
  Ajax defender Dies Janse has described Super Eagles forward Tolu Arokodare as a “beast” who is helping him improve his game since arriving at the Dutch club. The Nigerian striker completed a move to Ajax during the summer transfer window on a season-long loan from English club Wolves. Arokodare made the switch hoping to revive [...]
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• Done Deal: Italian Club Snap Up Ohale On Free Transfer

  09-10-2026 07:53 via completesports.com
  Former Super Falcons defender Osinachi Ohale has completed a permanent move to Italian side Como 1907 following her departure from Mexican club Pachuca. The experienced centre-back joins Como on a free transfer after spending three years with Pachuca, where she scored six goals in 81 league appearances. The 34-year-old is returning to Italian football after [...]
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• Xhaka Receives Suspended Fine For Obtaining Forged Covid-19 Vaccination Certification

  09-10-2026 07:52 via completesports.com
  
  Sunderland and Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka says he has received a suspended fine of 150,000 Swiss francs for obtaining a forged Covid-19 vaccination certificate. The 34-year-old, who is alleged to have obtained the certificate in 2022 when it was a requirement in Switzerland for some travel abroad, says the fine is suspended for two years [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Deutsch Declares Enyimba Ready For Katsina United Clash

  09-10-2026 07:08 via completesports.com
  
  Enyimba technical adviser Emmanuel Deutsch has expressed confidence in his team’s readiness for their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday Eight encounter against Katsina United. The People’s Elephant will travel to the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on Friday (today) to face Katsina United, hoping to extend their recent positive run of form. The nine-time Nigerian champions [...]
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• Done Deal: Monday Joins MLS Club Boston Legacy FC

  09-10-2026 06:28 via completesports.com
  Super Falcons striker Gift Monday has completed a permanent move to Boston Legacy FC from Washington Spirit in a deal worth $500,000. The 24-year-old Nigerian forward joins the Major League Soccer, MLS, outfit after making 48 regular-season appearances for Washington Spirit, scoring 12 goals and providing three assists. Monday made history in NWSL in September [...]
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• Shearer Warns Ronaldo’s Attitude Threatens Legendary International Farewell

  08-10-2026 21:56 via completesports.com
  Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer believes Cristiano Ronaldo risks missing out on the kind of emotional international farewell enjoyed by his long-time rival, Lionel Messi. Messi recently expressed that he was “grateful, proud, and at peace” after scoring his 126th goal in his 208th appearance for Argentina. Played out in front of more than 85,000 [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Friday Night Football Returns As Katsina United Host Enyimba

  08-10-2026 21:49 via completesports.com
  
  Katsina United will host Enyimba in a Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday Eight encounter at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on Friday night. The fixture will be the second Friday night game of the 2026/27 NPFL season, following Shooting Stars’ 2-1 victory over Inter Lagos in the first Friday night fixture of the campaign. Katsina [...]
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• Africa Is Strongly Behind You –CAF President Assures Infantino

  08-10-2026 21:32 via completesports.com
  African football president Patrice Motsepe has reiterated his full support for beleaguered FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s upcoming re-election bid. Speaking near the end of a lengthy address at a Confederation of African Football (CAF) strategy meeting in Cape Verde, Motsepe announced: “We took a resolution, unanimous that we support him and we will stand by [...]
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• Rice Close To Agreeing New £350,000-per-week Deal With Arsenal

  08-10-2026 19:49 via completesports.com
  Declan Rice is close to agreeing a new long-term Arsenal contract which will reportedly see him earn £350,000 per week. The England midfielder has become a crucial player for the Gunners since his arrival from West Ham for £105m in July 2023. His current deal expires at the end of next season but BBC Sport [...]
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