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• Messi hails ‘special’ World Cup win over England

  16-07-2026 09:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Lionel Messi hailed a “special” win after Argentina beat England to reach the World Cup final, with the veteran at the heart of a come-from-behind 2-1 win.After Anthony Gordon gave England the lead, 39-year-old Messi provided the pass for Enzo Fernandez to smash in an 85th-minute equaliser and then also the cross for Lautaro Martinez to head in the winner in Atlanta.Messi said victory in the semi-final was “quite a special one, especially playing against England with all the h
  
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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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• AFCON 2027Q: We Want To Win Every Match –Djalo Speaks Ahead Guinea-Bissau Vs Nigeria

  28-09-2026 19:22 via completesports.com
  Athletic Bilbao winger Álvaro Djaló has outlined Guinea-Bissau’s clear ambition to maintain a perfect record in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, as the Djurtus prepare to face the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Speaking ahead of Tuesday’s Group L showdown at the 24 de Setembro Stadium in Bissau, Djaló in a chat with Guine-Bissau [...]
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• UK Member Of Parliament Calls For Man City To Be Relegated Over 115 Charges

  28-09-2026 18:53 via completesports.com
  
  A member of UK parliament and lifelong Arsenal supporter Jeremy Corbyn has demanded that Manchester City be relegated from the Premier League following reports that the club has been found guilty on the majority of the 115 financial charges brought against it. City were last week reported to have been found guilty of 114 of [...]
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• AFCON 2027Q: Usor Credits Simon For Spectacular Goal Against Madagascar

  28-09-2026 17:21 via completesports.com
  
  Moses Usor has revealed that advice from fellow Super Eagles winger Moses Simon inspired him to take the risk that produced his spectacular winning goal in Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Madagascar in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The LASK of Austria winger came off the bench and delivered the decisive moment in a [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 144: Manchester City Financial Rule Charges

  28-09-2026 17:10 via completesports.com
  Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty on almost all of the charges relating to breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations. The sanctions have not been decided, with all possibilities remaining on the table, and City are expected to appeal. City have been found guilty on all but one of the 115 charges, according [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Empty Stadium Hurt League Growth –Peter Obi Reacts To Ikorodu City Win Over Rangers

  28-09-2026 16:37 via completesports.com
  
  Presidential candidate of the New Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi has raised concerns over the state of Nigerian domestic football, lamenting the sparse crowds at league matches and warning that the country is squandering its immense youth potential. Obi made the remarks while attending a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday Six fixture at the [...]
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• 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup: Flamingos’ Adegbuyi, Opara Win MVP, Best Goalkeeper Awards

  28-09-2026 16:23 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Flamingos’ duo Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and Onyinyechi Opara were named Most Valuable Player and best goalkeeper respectively, at the just concluded 2026 WAFU B U17 Girls Cup in Côte d’Ivoire. The Flamingos rounded off the tournament with a dominant 4-0 win against Togo to be crowned champions on Sunday. At the end of the tournament [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Abia Warriors Punished Insurance For Poor First-Half Display — Boboye

  28-09-2026 15:34 via completesports.com
  
  Bendel Insurance head coach Kennedy Boboye admitted that his side were punished for their poor first-half performance in their 3-0 defeat to Abia Warriors on Sunday. Chukwuemeka Obioma scored twice for the hosts, while Etta Ikoi added the other goal. Boboye Laments Poor First-Half Performance Boboye, who has previously managed Sunshine Stars, Heartland, Akwa United [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Abia Warriors Punish Insurance For Poor First-Half Display — Boboye

  28-09-2026 15:34 via completesports.com
  
  Bendel Insurance head coach Kennedy Boboye admitted that his side were punished for their poor first-half performance in their 3-0 defeat to Abia Warriors on Sunday. Chukwuemeka Obioma scored twice for the hosts, while Etta Ikoi added the other goal. Boboye Laments Poor First-Half Performance Boboye, who has previously managed Sunshine Stars, Heartland, Akwa United [...]
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• 11-Year-Old Girl Becomes Chess’ Youngest-Ever Woman Grandmaster

  28-09-2026 15:10 via completesports.com
  British chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan has officially written her name into the history books by becoming the youngest player ever to meet the requirements for the Woman Grandmaster (WGM) title, achieving the milestone at just 11 years old. The International Chess Federation (FIDE) confirmed that Sivanandan’s stellar performance shattered the previous record held by Kateryna [...]
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• AFCON 2027Q: CAF Appoints Ethiopian Officials For Guinea-Bissau Vs Super Eagles

  28-09-2026 14:33 via completesports.com
  The Confederation of African Football , CAF, has appointed a team of Ethiopian officials to oversee Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The Group L encounter is scheduled to kick off at 4pm local time in Guinea-Bissau (5pm Nigerian time) at the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro [...]
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• Ex-Bafana Bafana Star Tinkler Leaves Role As Asante Kotoko Head Coach After Four League Games

  28-09-2026 13:56 via completesports.com
  Former South Africa international Eric Tinkler has left Asante Kotoko after only four Ghana Premier League matches, with the club accepting his request to terminate his contract for personal reasons. His departure came shortly after Kotoko’s 2–0 home defeat to Aduana FC, as reported by GBC Ghana. The South African coach’s brief league record was [...]
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• Hollywoodbets Extends At Brentford While Building One Of Africa’s Biggest Sports Sponsorship Portfolios

  28-09-2026 12:22 via completesports.com
  
  Domestic football fans watching Brentford this season will notice something that has been in the stadium since the club’s promotion: a South African brand on the boards. The NFF’s interest in the club runs deeper than commercial partnerships. Michael Kayode told reporters this week that Nigeria approached him about switching allegiance, though he was clear [...]
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