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• Stam: Baleba Can Replace Casemiro At Man United

  13-10-2026 20:18 via completesports.com
  Former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam has backed summer signing Carlos Baleba to play a pivotal role for the club this season, tipping the young midfielder to successfully fill the void left by Casemiro. Baleba has faced a frustrating start to life at Old Trafford following his £70 million summer switch from Brighton & Hove [...]
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• EUROMATCH NPFL: Chibueze, Chimaobi Win Rangers September Player, Goal Of The Month Awards

  14-10-2026 13:22 via completesports.com
  Oputa Chibueze and Igwillo Chimaobi have won Enugu Rangers September Player and Goal of the Month awards. The Flying Antelopes announced the duo as the winners of the awards on their official X handle. “YOUR SEPTEMBER PLAYER OF THE MONTH! 🏆🔴⚪️,” Rangers stated. “The fans have spoken! With 627 votes, Oputa Chibueze Calistus takes home [...]
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• Timur Turlov’s Plans For The Game

  14-10-2026 12:37 via completesports.com
  
  The European stage of the 2026 FIDE–ISCF World Schools Team Championship has concluded in Tsaghkadzor, Armenia.According to FIDE, Gymnasium No. 50 of Minsk took gold, Riga State Gymnasium No. 1 won silver, and the Andria Razmadze Physics and Mathematics School from Kutaisi, Georgia, claimed bronze. The tournament was the last of four continental stages, with [...]
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• Rooney Reacts To Martinez’s Criticism Of Man United Owners

  14-10-2026 11:49 via completesports.com
  Wayne Rooney has criticised Lisandro Martínez for his claims that Manchester United’s hierarchy didn’t help the players enough in the transfer window. Defender Martínez reacted explosively after United lost 2-0 to Atlético Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, insisting director of football Jason Wilcox should have brought more quality into the team throughout the [...]
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• ‘It Takes Away Everything You Stand For’ –Mikel Slams Ronaldo Over Portugal Camp Walkout

  14-10-2026 09:54 via completesports.com
  Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel stated that Cristiano Ronaldo has somewhat tainted his legacy due to incidents like walking out on the Portugal camp, but still deserves to be celebrated as his career approaches its end. Speaking on his Obi One Podcast, Mikel noted that Ronaldo has a massive ego and admitted he [...]
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• 2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos Arrive In Rabat Ahead Of Poland Clash

  14-10-2026 09:48 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have arrived in Rabat ahead of their opening fixture against Poland at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Akeem Busari’s side held their final training session in Casablanca on Monday night before travelling to Rabat the following day. The players had a light training session on Tuesday [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: ‘Attack Well, Defend Well’ –Katsina United Coach Sets Strict Standards Ahead Of Kano Pillars Clash

  14-10-2026 07:50 via completesports.com
  Katsina United head coach Mohammed Azeez Audu has issued a stern tactical challenge to his squad, urging his players to sharpen their ball utilization and overall game management ahead of their upcoming high-stakes clash against Kano Pillars in the Nigeria Premier Football League. The tactical directive comes on the back of a stellar outing for [...]
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• UCL: Lookman Hails Atlético Madrid’s Victory Over Manchester United

  14-10-2026 07:23 via completesports.com
  
  Ademola Lookman has expressed his delight after helping Atlético Madrid secure a 2-0 victory over Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League at the Metropolitano Stadium on Tuesday night. Diego Simeone’s men took an early lead through Pablo Barrios, who finished off an assist from Alex Baena in the opening minute of the encounter. Atlético [...]
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• UCL: Martínez Blasts Man United Owners After 2-0 Defeat To Atletico Madrid

  14-10-2026 07:14 via completesports.com
  
  Lisandro Martínez launched a stinging verbal attack on Manchester United’s hierarchy, singling out director of football Jason Wilcox, after a 2-0 Champions League defeat against Atlético Madrid by saying the club failed to strengthen the squad sufficiently during the summer transfer window. United suffered a third defeat in five games against Diego Simeone’s team and [...]
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• 2028 Olympic Qualifier: Super Falcons To Face Morocco In Third Round

  14-10-2026 06:52 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face Morocco in the third round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifier. The pairing was confirmed following the Super Falcons’ 7-0 aggregate win over Comoros in the second round. In the second leg of the second round played on Tuesday in Ikenne, the Super Falcons thrashed Comoros 5-0 (the [...]
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• UCL: Lookman Scores In Atlético’s Victory Over Man United, Barcelona Thrash Osimhen’s Galatasaray

  14-10-2026 00:00 via completesports.com
  
  Ademola Lookman was on target as Atlético Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over Manchester United at the Metropolitano Stadium. Pablo Barrios opened the scoring for the Spanish side in the first minute, finishing off an assist from Alex Baena to give the hosts an early advantage. Atlético continued to dominate proceedings, with Johnny Cardoso seeing [...]
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• WAFU B U-17 Championship: Golden Eaglets Train On Termite-Infested Pitch Ahead Niger Clash

  13-10-2026 20:23 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets were forced to hold their final training session ahead of their opening fixture at the ongoing WAFU B U-17 Championship on a poorly maintained, termite-infested five-a-side pitch in Ouagadougou on Tuesday evening. The Nigerian team had been scheduled to train at the USFA football pitch in the Burkinabe capital. However, upon arriving [...]
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• ‘I Trust Them 100%’ — Iraola Defends Wirtz, Barcola Amid Slow Starts At Anfield

  13-10-2026 20:05 via completesports.com
  Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has thrown his full support behind under-fire marquee signings Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola, insisting he retains absolute faith in the struggling duo ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League fixture against LASK. Wirtz, 23, arrived at Anfield last summer in a blockbuster £116 million deal but has faced mounting scrutiny after struggling [...]
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• 2028 Olympic Qualifier: Super Falcons Thrash Comoros 5-0 To Reach Third Round

  13-10-2026 19:04 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Super Falcons booked their place into the third round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic qualifier, after thrashing Comoros 5-0 in the second leg in Ikenne, on Tuesday. The commanding win saw the Super Falcons reach the next round of the qualifier on a 7-0 aggregate win. A brace from Toni Payne and Uchenna [...]
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• EUROMATCH–NPFL: Yusuf Reveals Why He Left Coton FC For Shooting Stars

  13-10-2026 17:51 via completesports.com
  
  Shooting Stars SC Technical Adviser, Salisu Yusuf, says he left Benin Republic top-flight club Coton FC by mutual agreement before returning to Nigeria, Completesports.com reports. The 64-year-old manager signed a two-year contract with Coton FC ahead of the 2025/2026 season, shortly after rescuing Nasarawa United from relegation in the 2024/2025 EuroMatch–NPFL campaign. However, following a [...]
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• Carvajal Joins Getafe On Free Transfer After 23 Years At Real Madrid

  13-10-2026 17:44 via completesports.com
  Former Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal has joined Getafe on a free transfer. Getafe, in a statement, wrote on their X handle:” : Daniel Carvajal, new Getafe CF player. “Welcome to the Coliseum, Dani! .” The Madrid-born right-back has been without a club since his contract at the Bernabeu expired in June, according to BBC [...]
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• Complete Sports Celebrity Workout Driving Healthy Lifestyle — Aerobics Instructor Nwagu

  13-10-2026 17:19 via completesports.com
  Aerobics instructor, Paul Nwagu, has commended Complete Sports for promoting a healthy lifestyle among Nigerians through Complete Sports Celebrity Workout initiative. The third edition of the event, organised by Complete Communications Limited as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, took place at the serene Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday, 10 [...]
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• Joshua Warns Against Emotional Traps Ahead Of Blockbuster Clash With Fury

  13-10-2026 16:09 via completesports.com
  As anticipation builds for his long-awaited heavyweight showdown against Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua has offered a tactical breakdown of why past rivals stumbled against “The Gypsy King”, and how he plans to avoid the same fate. Joshua (30-4, 27 KOs) is set to square off against Fury (36-2-1, 25 KOs) on December 11 at a [...]
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• Calafiori Offers More Going Forward Than In Defence — Arsenal Legend

  13-10-2026 15:47 via completesports.com
  Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn believes Riccardo Calafiori offers more in attack than in defence, but insisted the Italian remains a solid defender. Calafiori has been one of Arsenal’s standout performers this season with his adventurous displays at left-back and his knack for popping up in goalscoring positions. The left-back drew Arsenal level in their 2-1 [...]
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• Udinese Manager Blames Okoye, Bertola For Loss To Torino

  13-10-2026 15:22 via completesports.com
  Udinese manager Kosta Runjaic has attributed his side’s narrow 2-1 defeat to Torino to a costly communication breakdown between Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and teammate Nicolò Bertola during Sunday’s Serie A clash. The Nigerian international found himself at the center of the game’s decisive moment at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino when a mix-up [...]
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• EUROMATCH NPFL: Ex-Plateau United Midfielder Adeyanju Joins South African Club Stellenbosch

  13-10-2026 15:18 via completesports.com
  Former Plateau United midfielder Kazeem Adeyanju has completed a move to South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) side Stellenbosch on a free transfer. Adeyanju, who featured for Plateau United in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) last season, has now been cleared to feature for Stellenbosch in the 2026/27 campaign. “Stellenbosch Football Club is delighted [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Shakiru Giwa Resigns As Inter Lagos Head Coach

  13-10-2026 14:51 via completesports.com
  Shakiru Giwa has stepped down as head coach of Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, side Inter Lagos. The club announced his departure on Tuesday through its official X account, making him the first manager to leave his position in the ongoing NPFL season. Inter Lagos expressed gratitude to Giwa for his contributions to the club, [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Odah Charges Plateau United To Sustain Momentum After Kano Pillars Win

  13-10-2026 13:55 via completesports.com
  
  Plateau United goalkeeper Okiemute Odah has urged his teammates to maintain their impressive form following last Sunday’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Kano Pillars in the Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL. The Peace Boys recorded a dominant win at the New Jos Stadium, handing Kano Pillars their first defeat of the season. Paul Samson and Ekundayo [...]
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• Why I Started Checking Lottery Numbers Every Morning (And You Might Want To Too)

  13-10-2026 12:15 via completesports.com
  
  Three years ago I thought lottery players were throwing money into a fire. Then my neighbor won $3,200 on a random Tuesday afternoon. That got my attention. Here’s what made me reconsider: I was dropping $23 weekly on coffee I barely tasted while rushing to work. But I couldn’t justify $2 for a lottery ticket [...]
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• Rwanda To Host F1’s first Race In Africa Since 1993

  13-10-2026 12:14 via completesports.com
  
  Rwanda has signed a 10-year deal with Formula 1 to host races in the African country, starting “in the early 2030s”. The event – to be called the African Grand Prix – will be held on a new, purpose-built circuit in Bugesera, 25 miles south of the capital Kigali and next to the city’s new [...]
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• Haaland Secures £7.5m Luxury Properties In Abu Dhabi

  13-10-2026 12:14 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City star Erling Haaland and his father, Alf-Inge Haaland, have further cemented their ties to the club by purchasing luxury residential properties worth a combined £7.5 million in Abu Dhabi, the homeland of the Premier League champions’ owners. According to Daily Mail, the prolific Norwegian striker and his family acquired the high-end properties at [...]
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• Who Will Claim The 2026 Ballon d’Or? 5 Names You Need To Know

  13-10-2026 12:10 via completesports.com
  
  Who will win the Ballon d’Or 2026? 🏆 Football fans around the world are debating which superstar deserves to lift the most prestigious individual award in football. In this video, we look at *5 football stars who could be strong contenders for the Ballon d’Or 2026*. From world-class goalscorers to creative playmakers and match-winning superstars, [...]
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• 2028 Olympics Qualifier: Kanu Eyes Another Victory Against Comoros

  13-10-2026 10:28 via completesports.com
  
  Uchenna Kanu has declared that the Super Falcons are determined to secure a second victory over Comoros in their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying campaign, Completesports.com reports. The Super Falcons head into the second leg of their second-round qualifying tie with a 2-0 advantage following their victory in the first leg. Defender Michelle Alozie and Kanu [...]
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• 1XCup 2026 Round Of 16: 8 Teams Vie For 4 Quarter-Final Tickets Today

  13-10-2026 09:51 via completesports.com
  
  The https://1xcup.ng/ grassroots football tournament in Lagos, Nigeria, has officially concluded its group stage and is entering the Round of 16 from today, Tuesday, October 13–14, 2026, at the Inspire Sports Ground, Cappa, Oshodi, Lagos. As the race for a place in the quarter-finals of the biggest grassroots football competition in Lagos intensifies, eight teams [...]
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• Former Man City Goalkeeper Marries Longtime Fiancee Gibson In Extravagant Ceremony

  13-10-2026 09:36 via completesports.com
  
  Former Republic of Ireland and Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given has officially tied the knot with his longtime partner, Rebecca Gibson, in a breathtaking ceremony at London’s historic Westminster Abbey. According to Daily Mail, the couple, who have been together for 13 years and share two daughters, exchanged vows at the iconic royal venue, the [...]
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