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• Referee body admits ‘error’ for Haaland goal in Manchester derby

  14-09-2026 00:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Professional Game Referees (Pro Ref) admitted Sunday that the decision to allow Erling Haaland’s winner in Manchester City’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United was an “error of judgment”.With City down to 10 men after Phil Foden’s dismissal for kicking Bruno Fernandes, Haaland netted on the hour mark with a close-range finish from Josko Gvardiol’s cross.The goal was initially disallowed for offside against Haaland but VAR eventually overturned that decision,
  
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• Blackburn Give Injury Update On Super Eagles Star

  14-09-2026 18:08 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles defender Ryan Alebiosu was substituted at half-time during Blackburn Rovers’ 3-1 win against Millwall on Saturday, due to an illness rather than a new injury, according to head coach Tony Mowbray. Alebiosu had complained of feeling unwell earlier in the week and spent training days doing light recovery work rather than full sessions. [...]
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• Nwaiwu Laments Trabzonspor Defeat To Konyaspor

  14-09-2026 17:44 via completesports.com
  
  Chibuike Nwaiwu has expressed his disappointment following Trabzonspor’s 1-0 defeat to Konyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig, Completesports.com reports. The Black Sea Storm suffered the narrow loss away from home on Sunday, with Rajmund Tóth scoring the only goal of the encounter just two minutes into the game. Trabzonspor created several opportunities to get back [...]
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• Vink: I Didn’t Expect Arokodare To Make Quick Impact At Ajax

  14-09-2026 17:31 via completesports.com
  Former Ajax midfielder Marciano Vink has praised Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare, stating that he never expected the Nigerian international to make immediate impact at Ajax. Recall that Arokodare joined Ajax from Wolves this summer and has already scored 5 goals in 8 appearances across all competitions for Ajax this season. Read Also:Durosinmi Thrilled To [...]
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• Durosinmi Thrilled To Rescue Point For Genk Against Gent

  14-09-2026 16:19 via completesports.com
  Rafiu Durosinmi has expressed his delight after helping Genk secure a point in their 1-1 draw against KAA Gent in the Belgian Pro League on Sunday. The Smurfs fell behind after just 10 minutes when Momodou Sonko put the visitors ahead. Durosinmi restored parity two minutes after the restart, scoring his fifth league goal in [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 138: Femi Opabunmi On The State Of Nigerian Football (Part 2)

  14-09-2026 14:50 via completesports.com
  Born on March 3rd, 1985, in Lagos, Femi Opabunmi started his football career in Ibadan, Oyo State, where he became a household name until the late coach Musa Abdullahi picked him, along with 22 others, to fly Nigeria’s flag at the 2001 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Trinidad and Tobago. He became a national hero [...]
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• American-Born Nigerian Ugochukwu Crowned Formula 3 Champion

  14-09-2026 14:20 via completesports.com
  American-born Nigerian Ugo Ugochukwu was crowned the 2026 FIA Formula 3 champion in a straightforward season finale at Madring. The 19-year-old entered the final round of the campaign trailing Freddie Slater in the championship, after a difficult weekend at Monza, but the Audi junior suffered a disaster which opened the door for Ugochukwu. Slater struggled [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Buter Savours Sporting Lagos’ Derby Victory Over Inter

  14-09-2026 14:15 via completesports.com
  
  Sporting Lagos head coach Jeffery Buter has praised his players for their impressive response following their 3-0 derby victory over Inter Lagos, Completesports.com reports. The NPFL newcomers secured their first win of the 2026/27 season with a convincing victory over Inter Lagos in a Matchday 3 encounter at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on [...]
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• CAFCL: Conceding Two Goals In 20 Minutes Is Rivers United’s Worst Performance In Recent History — Olanrewaju

  14-09-2026 13:49 via completesports.com
  
  Rivers United Assistant Coach, Yemi Olanrewaju, has painfully confessed that the Pride of Rivers shock exit in the first preliminary round of the 2026/2027 CAF Champions League following two early goals they conceded in Sunday’s first preliminary round return leg against FC San Pedro Of Cote d’Ivoire at Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, is the club’s [...]
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• 7m-th คืออะไร? รู้จักผลบอลสดระบบใหม่ที่ดูง่ายและลุ้นสนุกกว่าเดิม

  14-09-2026 13:04 via completesports.com
  คืนที่ฟุตบอลเตะพร้อมกันหลายคู่ ความสนุกไม่ได้อยู่แค่ทีมโปรดชนะหรือแพ้ แต่&
  
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• ‘We Miss Osimhen’ — Galatasaray Boss Admits After Slim Win Over Kocaelispor

  14-09-2026 12:27 via completesports.com
  
  Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has admitted that his side missed Victor Osimhen during their hard-fought 1-0 home victory over Kocaelispor, reports Completesports.com. The Yellow and Reds secured all three points thanks to a decisive goal from centre-back Abdulkerim Bardakci, who struck 19 minutes from time. Osimhen missed his second consecutive game for Galatasaray after [...]
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• Mesh Motorcycle Intercom: How It Works And Why Riders Use It

  14-09-2026 12:21 via completesports.com
  
  A mesh motorcycle intercom lets riders talk in a group without relying on a phone signal or a fixed group leader. Instead of maintaining one connection path, compatible units create a flexible communication network that can adapt as riders move closer together or farther apart. This makes a mesh motorcycle intercom especially useful for touring [...]
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• Top 10 AI Photo Enhancers In 2026: Free vs Paid Tools Compared

  14-09-2026 12:16 via completesports.com
  
  What Makes a Photo Object Removal Tool truly Great Best is a word that gets thrown around too casually in software reviews – it always refers to whichever application just sponsored that particular article. But we wanted to take the time to be a little bit more precise as to what “best” actually means for [...]
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• NPFL: Orji Blames Defensive Errors for Abia Warriors’ Poor Start

  14-09-2026 11:35 via completesports.com
  Abia Warriors assistant coach Bethel Orji has attributed the club’s poor start to the new Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, season to costly defensive mistakes. The Umuahia-based side came from two goals down to secure a 2-2 draw against Ikorodu City in their Matchday 3 encounter at the Enyimba Stadium, Aba, on Sunday. The result [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Orji Blames Defensive Errors for Abia Warriors’ Poor Start

  14-09-2026 11:35 via completesports.com
  
  Abia Warriors assistant coach Bethel Orji has attributed the club’s poor start to the new Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, season to costly defensive mistakes. The Umuahia-based side came from two goals down to secure a 2-2 draw against Ikorodu City in their Matchday 3 encounter at the Enyimba Stadium, Aba, on Sunday. The result [...]
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• I deserve Ballon d’Or this year — Barca’s Yamal

  14-09-2026 11:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Lamine Yamal believes he and Kylian Mbappe are the two best players in the world and said he deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or after a trophy-laden year with Barcelona and Spain.“For me, Mbappe and me, we’re the two best players in the world,” the 19-year-old Barcelona winger said in an interview on Movistar Plus, excerpts of which were published on Sunday.“I honestly think that, as the best in the world, maybe there are two of us, and this year I would deserve
  
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• South Korea coach Moreno denies using ChatGPT to prepare games

  14-09-2026 11:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  South Korea’s new interim coach Robert Moreno said Monday that he wanted to make fans in the country “happy” after a disastrous World Cup and series of damaging controversies.Former Spain coach Moreno, who was forced to deny earlier this year that he used ChatGPT to prepare for games, will be in charge for friendly matches in the coming months.The Korea Football Association (KFA) said he could stay on for the Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia in January-February, “subject to an
  
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• 2026 U-20 WWC: Falconets Ready For England Showdown — Kareem

  14-09-2026 10:55 via completesports.com
  Falconets striker Ramotalahi Kareem says Nigeria are determined to give their all when they face England in the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria secured their place in the knockout stage after a resounding 10-1 victory over New Caledonia in Lodz on Sunday, with Kareem scoring a hat-trick to inspire [...]
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• Zverev holds off Shelton to win US Open title

  14-09-2026 10:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Alexander Zverev held off Ben Shelton to win the US Open on Sunday, capturing the second Grand Slam of his career just months after winning the French Open.The top-seeded German ruthlessly snuffed out a late surge by Shelton to triumph 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 5-7, 6-2, ending the eighth seed’s bid to become the first US man in 23 years to win a Grand Slam title.Zverev expunged the bitter memory of his 2020 US Open defeat, when he was two points from victory before falling to Dominic Thiem in five
  
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• Dutch Lower-League Match Abandoned After Player Loses Teeth In Wild Tunnel Brawl

  14-09-2026 10:04 via completesports.com
  A Dutch lower-league football match between IJsselmeervogels and GVVV was abandoned at halftime after a tunnel fight left defender Quiermo Dumay with three knocked-out teeth. According to Daily Mail, the 25-year-old IJsselmeervogels defender reportedly lost three teeth after being struck as the teams headed towards their dressing rooms. Dumay left the stadium wearing a blood-stained [...]
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• U-20 WWC: We Still Have Some Lapses —Aduku Admits Despite Falconets’ 10-1 Win Over New Caledonia

  14-09-2026 09:32 via completesports.com
  Falconets head coach Moses Aduku has admitted that there are still some lapses his team needs to work on despite their 10-1 win against New Caledonia. The Falconets booked their place in the round of 16 thanks to their dominant win over the debutants. After securing one point in their opening two group games (2-0 [...]
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• Manchester Derby: English Refereeing Body Faults VAR Over Decision To Allow Haaland Goal

  14-09-2026 08:40 via completesports.com
  
  Refereeing governing body Pro Ref has admitted the decision to let Erling Haaland’s Manchester derby-winning goal stand was a mistake. Haaland’s second-half strike proved decisive as Manchester City beat local rivals Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford – despite playing more than hour with ten men after Phil Foden was sent off for kicking out [...]
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• Manchester Derby: English Refereeing Body Faults VAR Decision To Allow Haaland’s Goal Stand

  14-09-2026 08:40 via completesports.com
  
  Refereeing governing body Pro Ref has admitted the decision to let Erling Haaland’s Manchester derby-winning goal stand was a mistake. Haaland’s second-half strike proved decisive as Manchester City beat local rivals Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford – despite playing more than hour with ten men after Phil Foden was sent off for kicking out [...]
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• Fernandes Should Have Been Sent Off Too —Maresca

  14-09-2026 07:58 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has admitted that Phil Foden deserved to be sent off against Manchester United but Bruno Fernandes should also have been shown a red card. Foden was shown a straight first-half red card in City’s 1-0 win at Old Trafford for kicking out at Fernandes after being fouled by the United [...]
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• I’m The Best In The World –Zvarev Reacts After Winning US Open Men’s Final

  14-09-2026 07:53 via completesports.com
  
  German tennis star Alexander Zverev has disclosed that he might consider himself the best tennis player in the world right now after winning the 2026 US Open title. Zverev defeated American player Ben Shelton in four sets (6-3, 7-6, 5-7, 6-2) in the final at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Read Also:‘Everything Aligned –Rybakina Reacts After Winning [...]
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• 2026 U-20 WWC: Falconets Face England Test In Round Of 16

  14-09-2026 07:46 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Falconets will face England in the Round of 16 of the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, Completesports.com reports. The Falconets secured their place in the knockout stage after recording a commanding 10-1 victory over New Caledonia on Sunday. Moses Aduku’s side finished second in Group F behind Spain, who topped the group [...]
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• Keane Points Finger At Fernandes Over Foden’s Red Card

  14-09-2026 07:43 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United legend Roy Keane has criticized Bruno Fernandes for provoking Phil Foden’s 23rd-minute red card during Manchester City’s victory over Manchester United. In the 23rd minute of the latest edition of the Manchester Derby at Old Trafford on Sunday, Bruno Fernandes clattered into Foden, leading to the Man City star falling to the ground. [...]
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• Man United Legend Slams Fernandes For Role In Foden’s Controversial Sending Off

  14-09-2026 07:38 via completesports.com
  
  Roy Keane believes Phil Foden should not have been sent off in the Manchester derby and criticised Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes’ role in the Man City forward’s red card. Foden was shown a straight first-half red card in Man City’s 1-0 win at Old Trafford for kicking out at Fernandes after being fouled by [...]
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• Ferran Torres fires PSG to first win of Ligue 1 season

  14-09-2026 00:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Ferran Torres was on target as champions Paris Saint-Germain finally got their Ligue 1 campaign up and running with a 1-0 win at Brest on Sunday.Prior to their trip to Brittany, Luis Enrique’s double Champions League-winning side had managed just two points from their opening three matches in an uncharacteristically sluggish start to the league season.They began their quest to win a third consecutive Champions League title by thrashing Slovan Bratislava 6-1 on Wednesday and four days late
  
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• Lookman Features As Atletico Return To Winning Ways After 3-0 Win Against Sociedad

  13-09-2026 23:36 via completesports.com
  Ademola Lookman was in action as Atletico Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 3-0 in an away fixture in the Spanish La Liga on Sunday. Lookman, who was in the starting lineup, was taken off in the 76th minute. Real Sociedad controlled more possession (54%) and generated more attacks/corners, but Atlético were far more clinical, converting their [...]
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