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• Simeone Backs Lookman To Overcome Atlético Struggles

  12-10-2026 22:08 via completesports.com
  
  Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone has expressed confidence that Ademola Lookman will rediscover his best form following a difficult start to the 2026/27 season, Completesports.com reports. The Nigeria international has scored just once in nine appearances across all competitions this season. Lookman was substituted at half-time during Atlético Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Alavés last weekend, [...]
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• Forest Sweating On Fitness Of Gibbs-White Ahead Of Arsenal Clash

  16-10-2026 23:25 via completesports.com
  Nottingham Forest are sweating on the fitness of Morgan Gibbs-White ahead of Sunday’s clash with Arsenal. The England international picked up a calf injury in last weekend’s defeat at Crystal Palace and has not trained all week. He is expected to train with the squad on Saturday and will be assessed before the visit of [...]
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• EUROMATCH NPFL: 3SC Return To Winning Ways After Edging Out Ranchers Bees 3-1

  16-10-2026 21:29 via completesports.com
  Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) were back to winning ways after overcoming Ranchers Bees 3-1, in the first game of EUROMATCH NPFL matchday 9 in Ibadan on Friday. Heading into the game, 3SC has failed to win their last five league matches – recording three defeats and drawing two. Desmond Ojietefian put 3SC 1-0 ahead [...]
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• WAFU B U-17 Championship: Golden Eaglets Ready For Côte d’Ivoire Challenge – Eboboritse

  16-10-2026 21:17 via completesports.com
  Golden Eaglets head coach Eboboritse Uwejamomere says his team is determined to bounce back from their opening defeat to Niger Republic when they face Côte d’Ivoire in the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship. Nigeria suffered a 2-1 loss to Niger in their first fixture, leaving them with little room for error ahead of Saturday’s crucial [...]
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• Ex-Man United Star: My House Was Burgled During Champions League Night

  16-10-2026 21:11 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester United star Antony has revealed that his family home was burgled while he was in Champions League action this week. The 26-year-old Brazilian winger featured for Real Betis in their thrilling 3-2 victory over Porto on Tuesday, providing a crucial assist for Cucho Hernández’s equalizer before being substituted late in the game. Isco’s [...]
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• Real Madrid Demand Resignation Of La Liga President Over Nazi Comparison

  16-10-2026 20:12 via completesports.com
  Real Madrid have officially demanded the immediate resignation of LaLiga President Javier Tebas after he compared the club’s management and media output to the propaganda methods used by Nazi Germany. The explosive escalation in tensions began on Friday when Tebas took to social media to lash out at articles published in the El Debate newspaper, [...]
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• Djokovic Targets ATP Finals After Surprise Basel Entry

  16-10-2026 18:41 via completesports.com
  Tennis star Novak Djokovic has confirmed his strong desire to compete in this year’s ATP Finals, boosted by a surprise decision to enter the ATP 500 event in Basel later this month as he makes a late push for Turin. In recent years, the Serbian legend has adopted a carefully managed, limited tournament schedule, reserving [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 151: Vinicius Jnr. Current Situation At Real Madrid

  16-10-2026 18:07 via completesports.com
  Vinícius Júnior has travelled an extraordinary road from a teenage Brazilian prospect to one of the most recognisable attacking players in world football. His pace, dribbling, creativity and ability to produce decisive moments have helped define an era at Real Madrid. Yet, as the club continues to balance its collection of global superstars with the [...]
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• 2028 Olympics Qualifiers: Super Falcons Cruise Past Comoros: Morocco Up Next

  16-10-2026 17:33 via completesports.com
  The Super Falcons of Nigeria took another big step towards securing a place at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games after thrashing Comoros 5-0 to advance to the third round of the African qualifiers with a convincing 7-0 aggregate victory. But while the emphatic win gives Nigeria plenty to celebrate, a tougher challenge awaits against [...]
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• Turkey: Onuachu Set To Be Fit For Trabzonspor’s Clash With Beşiktaş

  16-10-2026 17:18 via completesports.com
  Paul Onuachu is expected to recover in time for Trabzonspor’s Turkish Super Lig clash against Beşiktaş next Monday after sustaining an injury in Thursday’s UEFA Europa League encounter against Finnish side KuPS. The Nigerian striker opened the scoring for Trabzonspor in the third minute of the match but was forced off six minutes later due [...]
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• Arsenal Get Triple Fitness Boost Ahead Of Forest Game

  16-10-2026 16:29 via completesports.com
  Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Piero Hincapie, Martin Zubimendi and Christos Tzolis are close to returning to action as Arsenal prepare to travel to Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Hincapie injured his ankle in a training session after Arsenal’s 2-1 win against Leeds United last Saturday. The Ecuadorian was carried off the pitch by Illan Meslier [...]
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• Iheanacho Vows To Score More Goals For Bursaspor

  16-10-2026 15:34 via completesports.com
  Kelechi Iheanacho is determined to maintain his impressive scoring form for Turkish second-tier side Bursaspor, reports Completesports.com. The Nigerian forward has been in scintillating form since joining the Green Crocodiles on a free transfer this summer. The 30-year-old delivered an outstanding performance on Thursday night, scoring twice and providing an assist in Bursaspor’s emphatic 3-0 [...]
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• Sor Resumes Training Ahead Of Amedspor’s Clash With Konyaspor

  16-10-2026 13:56 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles winger Yira Sor has returned to full training after spending around six weeks on the sidelines due to injury. The 26-year-old sustained the injury during Amedspor’s Turkish Super Lig encounter against Trabzonspor last month, forcing him to miss several matches. Sor had scored once in three league appearances for Amedspor before the setback. [...]
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• Arsenal Star Opens Up On Terrifying Bus Blast, Remarkable Recovery

  16-10-2026 13:35 via completesports.com
  Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino has revealed how a simple, last-minute change of seats on Borussia Dortmund’s team bus likely saved his life during a terrifying bomb attack in Germany in 2017. Merino, just 20 years old at the time, was travelling with his Dortmund teammates to the stadium for the first leg of their Champions [...]
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• James Set To Be Out For Three Months After Successful Knee Surgery

  16-10-2026 13:27 via completesports.com
  Chelsea captain Reece James is expected to be out for around three months after knee surgery. The 26-year-old sustained the injury in training last Friday before Chelsea’s 5-1 home win over Bournemouth. The England international is now set to be out until 2027, according to Sky Sports. Chelsea confirmed on Friday morning that James had [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Kun Khalifat FC’s Onyedikachi Eyes Away Win Against Doma United

  16-10-2026 12:31 via completesports.com
  
  Kun Khalifat FC striker Benjamin Onyedikachi says the team is confident of securing a positive result against Doma United in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday Nine encounter. The Owerri-based side will travel to the Pantami Stadium on Saturday to face Doma United, hoping to build on their impressive 2-0 victory over Shooting Stars [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: ‘Show That We Belong Here’ — Inter Lagos Interim Coach Vows To Reverse Poor Form, Lift Club Out Of Relegation Zone

  16-10-2026 11:00 via completesports.com
  Newly appointed Inter Lagos interim head coach Olusanjo Olutayo has issued a rallying cry to his squad, promising fans that the team will show renewed fight and determination as they battle to turn their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season around. Olutayo was thrust into the interim role following the resignation of Shakiru Giwa, who [...]
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• Caicedo Vows To Step Up Leadership Under Xabi Alonso

  16-10-2026 10:38 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo is eager to repay the unwavering faith shown in him by manager Xabi Alonso by developing into a more vocal and commanding leader on the pitch. Caicedo recently made his first start under Alonso following a brief spell on the sidelines through injury, anchoring the team in their resounding 5-1 victory [...]
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• 6 Ways To Prevent Solo Leisure From Feeling Isolating

  16-10-2026 10:21 via completesports.com
  
  Leisure nowadays can take many forms, giving people plenty of ways to unwind based on how they prefer to spend their free time. Some enjoy creative pursuits like scrapbooking or writing, while others prefer settling in for a marathon of their favorite show or playing a few rounds of online casino games during their downtime. [...]
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• ‘Thank You’: Monday Bids Farewell to Washington Spirit After Boston Legacy Move

  16-10-2026 09:58 via completesports.com
  Gift Monday has penned an emotional farewell message to National Women’s Soccer League, NWSL, side Washington Spirit following her transfer to Boston Legacy. Monday completed a permanent move to Boston Legacy earlier this month, with the club reportedly paying €500,000 to secure her services. Monday Thanks Washington Spirit The 24-year-old took to social media to [...]
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• Nigeria vs Senegal: A Star-Studded Clash That Could Make African Football History In 2027

  16-10-2026 09:14 via completesports.com
  A clash between Nigeria and Senegal would bring together two national teams accustomed to high-pressure matches, along with several players capable of deciding a game with a single moment of brilliance. As major African competitions in 2027 approach, such a fixture would provide an excellent test of the Super Eagles’ ambitions. Nigeria has an attack [...]
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• Former Premier League Star Turns Uber Driver

  16-10-2026 08:33 via completesports.com
  
  Former Premier League star Hugo Porfirio has swapped beating full-backs to beating red lights in a new career as an Uber driver. Porfirio spent the 1996/97 season on loan at West Ham and made 23 appearances for the Irons. He managed four goals while at the Boleyn Ground before heading back to Sporting Lisbon, as [...]
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• CAF Champions League: Rangers Mobilise Fans For MC Alger Battle

  16-10-2026 08:20 via completesports.com
  Nigerian champions Rangers International have called on their supporters to turn out in large numbers ahead of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round encounter against Algerian side MC Alger. The first-leg encounter is scheduled to take place at the Moshood Abiola Sports Complex on Sunday, with kick-off set for 2pm Nigerian time. General Manager [...]
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• Super Falcons Star, Young Jonn Spark Fresh Dating Rumours

  16-10-2026 08:01 via completesports.com
  Nigerian singer and music producer John Saviours Udomboso, popularly known as Young Jonn, and Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie have once again ignited speculation about a romantic relationship following a public sighting. The pair were spotted sharing a warm embrace on Tuesday evening at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, moments after Nigeria’s dominant 5-0 [...]
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• Infantino Apologises For World Cup Sell-off Plan

  16-10-2026 08:00 via completesports.com
  
  FIFA president Gianni Infantino has apologised for his World Cup sell-off plan at a three-hour FIFA Council meeting in Zurich on Thursday – and the Peace Prize he awarded to US President Donald Trump looks set to be ditched. Infantino’s expression of regret for not telling the council about his plans earlier was not good [...]
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• UEL: Ndidi Helps Besiktas Edge Out Hoffenheim 3-2 Away

  15-10-2026 23:39 via completesports.com
  Turkish giants Besiktas overcame Hoffenheim 3-2 away on matchday 2 of the UEFA Europa League at the PreZero Arena, Sinsheim on Thursday night. Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi was in the starting lineup for Besiktas before going off on 90 minutes. It was Ndidi and his teammates’ second win in the league phase of this [...]
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• ECL: Arokodare Plays 90 Minutes As Hajduk Split Edge Ajax

  15-10-2026 23:01 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare featured for the full 90 minutes as Ajax suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat against Hajduk Split in their UEFA Conference League opener at Stadion Poljud on Thursday. Despite controlling 57% of possession, the Dutch giants struggled to break down a resilient and disciplined Hajduk defense, with Arokodare serving as a [...]
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• CAF Deploys Inspection Team To Nigeria Ahead Of Awards, General Assembly

  15-10-2026 20:51 via completesports.com
  
  A 15-man delegation from the headquarters of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) will arrive in Nigeria on Friday for the second and final inspection of facilities ahead of the country’s hosting of the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly and the 2026 CAF Awards. The 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly is scheduled to hold at [...]
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• FIFA Council Grills Infantino Over Aborted World Cup Investment Plan

  15-10-2026 20:25 via completesports.com
  
  FIFA president Gianni Infantino faced a barrage of tough questions from senior football officials on Thursday regarding his controversial attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, ultimately offering an apology for the failed initiative. Speaking after a tense behind-closed-doors FIFA Council meeting at the body’s Zurich headquarters, German Football Association (DFB) [...]
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• EUROMATCH NPFL: 3SC Look To Halt Five-Game Winless Run Ahead Of Ranchers Bees Tie

  15-10-2026 20:07 via completesports.com
  
  Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) will be eager to return to winning ways when they host Ranchers Bees in Friday’s Matchday 9 EUROMATCH NPFL fixture at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan. The Oluyole Warriors, who are winless in their last five matches, are in a difficult spell as they have managed just two wins, two [...]
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