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• Why Messi Deserves To Win Ballon d’Or —Beckham

  18-09-2026 20:09 via completesports.com
  Lionel Messi deserves to win this year’s Ballon d’Or, according to Inter Miami co-owner and former England captain David Beckham. The 39-year-old Argentina great, who has won the global player of the year award eight times and has been nominated on the 30-player shortlist for 2026, scored his 100th goal for Miami on Wednesday. He [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Fireworks Expected As Nasarawa United Face Niger Tornadoes In Northern Derby

  26-09-2026 11:15 via completesports.com
  Excitement is reaching fever pitch as the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) gears up for a thrilling northern derby, with Nasarawa United set to lock horns with Niger Tornadoes in what promises to be a fiercely contested encounter on Sunday. Matches between these two regional rivals have traditionally been characterized by high intensity, tactical chess [...]
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• AFCONQ 2027: Iwobi Wins Man-Of-The-Match In Eagles’ Victory Over Madagascar

  26-09-2026 10:23 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles playmaker Alex Iwobi has been officially named the Man of the Match following his stellar performance in Nigeria’s hard-fought 2–1 victory over Madagascar in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. While goals from debutant George Ilenikhena and substitute Moses Usor sealed the dramatic comeback, [...]
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• ‘Thank You’ — Ajibade Salutes Retiring Super Falcons Veteran Ohale

  26-09-2026 10:20 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has paid tribute to veteran defender Osinachi Ohale following her decision to retire from international football. Ajibade Hails True Legend Ohale Ajibade described Ohale as “a true legend” and praised her dedication to the Nigerian national team throughout her illustrious career. “Thank you, Osi @OhaleOsinachi, for everything you gave to [...]
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• CAF Pays Tribute To Ohale On International Retirement

  26-09-2026 08:11 via completesports.com
  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has paid tributes to Nigeria’s Super Falcons legend Osinachi Ohale on her retirement from international football. Ohale, 34, announced her retirement from internationals football in a post on social media on Friday. “After 16 years of wearing the Nigeria jersey, representing my country and giving everything I had for [...]
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• Super Falcons Defender Ohale Bows Out Of International Football

  26-09-2026 07:56 via completesports.com
  Super Falcons defender Osinachi Ohale has announced her retirement from international football after an illustrious 16-year career with the Nigerian women’s national team. The experienced centre-back, 34, made the announcement on Friday via her social media accounts, bringing an end to a remarkable international career that saw her earn 86 caps for Nigeria. Ohale was [...]
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• Retire Now — Bardsley Advises Ronaldo

  26-09-2026 07:08 via completesports.com
  Former Premier League defender Phil Bardsley has added fuel to the ongoing debate surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s international future, bluntly calling on the veteran forward to retire from Portugal duty following a disappointing performance against Wales. Ronaldo, international football’s all-time leading goalscorer, faced severe scrutiny from pundits and fans alike after turning in a subdued and [...]
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• I Lost 99 Percent Of Everything I Earned In Football Because Of Family Issues, Agents — Roberto Carlos

  26-09-2026 07:06 via completesports.com
  Legendary Brazil and Real Madrid left-back Roberto Carlos has revealed that he lost 99 percent of everything he earned in football due to family and agents issues. Carlos was one of the key figures at the opening of the second day of the “Portugal Football Summit” and participated in the panel “Beyond the pitch: building [...]
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• AFCONQ 2027: Oshoala Hails Usor’s Brilliant Solo Goal Against Madagascar

  26-09-2026 06:50 via completesports.com
  Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala has joined fans and pundits in praising Super Eagles winger Moses Usor, following his sensational solo goal in Nigeria’s 2–1 victory over Madagascar in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Coming off the bench as a substitute, the 24-year-old LASK forward picked up the ball and embarked on [...]
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• AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles Showed Strong Mentality in Hard-Fought Win Over Madagascar — Chelle

  26-09-2026 00:32 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has praised his players for showing strong character in their 2-1 victory over Madagascar in the opening match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Nigeria came from behind to defeat the Barea at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday night. Madagascar stunned the [...]
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• 2027 AFCONQ: I Never Thought I’d Play 100 Games For Super Eagles — Simon

  25-09-2026 23:53 via completesports.com
  Moses Simon has said he never thought he would reach 100 caps for Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Simon made his 100th appearance for the Super Eagles, after he was introduced on 61 minutes for Akor Adams, in Friday’s Group L, matchday 1 2027 AFCON qualifier with Madagascar in Uyo. Goals from debutants, George Ilenikhena and Moses [...]
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• AFCONQ 2027: Difficult To Accept Defeat –Madagascar Coach Reacts To Loss To Super Eagles

  25-09-2026 23:41 via completesports.com
  Madagascar head coach Corentin Martins has candidly explained why his side threw away an early lead to suffer a 2–1 defeat against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Despite stunning the home crowd by breaking the deadlock early, the Barea were ultimately undone by clinical goals from [...]
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• AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles’ Rating Player-By-Player In Slim Win Over Madagascar

  25-09-2026 22:06 via completesports.com
  
  Following the Super Eagles’ 2-1 victory over Madagascar’s Barea in Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Completesports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU appraises the performance of the players… Stanley Nwabali 7/10 Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali produced a superb save in the 51st minute to deny Madagascar captain [...]
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• AFCONQ 2027: Adepoju Thumbs Up Eagles’ Win Against Madagascar

  25-09-2026 22:04 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigerian international Mutiu Adepoju has expressed satisfaction with the Super Eagles’ hard-fought 2–1 victory over Madagascar in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. The hosts suffered an early scare when Madagascar capitalized on a swift transition to beat goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and silence the home [...]
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• 2027 AFCONQ: Debutants Ilenikhena, Usor On Target As Super Eagles Edge Out Madagascar 2-1

  25-09-2026 20:03 via completesports.com
  It was the best of debuts for George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor as the duo’s strikes saw the Super Eagles come from a goal down to beat Madagascar 2-1, in their first Group L 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in Uyo on Friday. More to follow…
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• Ferdinand: Man City Should Be Stripped Of Premier League Title

  25-09-2026 19:31 via completesports.com
  Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has publicly voiced his belief that his former club should be awarded the 2011–12 Premier League title if Manchester City face severe retroactive sanctions. The remarks follow major developments regarding Manchester City’s long-running financial case, with the club facing heavy scrutiny over numerous alleged breaches of financial regulations. Read [...]
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• 2027 AFCONQ: Guinea-Bissau Beat Tanzania 2-0 Away In Group Opener

  25-09-2026 17:51 via completesports.com
  
  Guinea-Bissau made a perfect start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with an impressive 2-0 away win over co-hosts Tanzania on matchday 1, in Group L on Friday. Goals from Franculino in the 33rd minute and Mama Balde on 58 minutes secured the win for Guinea-Bissau. Tanzania, who are already qualified automatically for [...]
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• AFCON 2027Q: Chelle Unveils Super Eagles Starting XI Vs Madagascar

  25-09-2026 17:10 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has named his starting XI for Nigeria’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Madagascar tonight. Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali will start between the posts. Ola Aina and Bruno Onyemaechi have been selected as the two full-backs, while experienced defenders Semi Ajayi and Calvin Bassey will [...]
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• Nigeria Vs Madagascar Live Blogging: AFCON 2027 Qualification; Group L Matchday 1

  25-09-2026 17:00 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria Vs Madagascar: Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2027) qualifying match (Group L, Matchday 1) between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Barea of Madagascar at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.
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• EUROMATCH NPFL: Let’s Go For The Three Points — Gafar Charges Former Team Plateau United Ahead Inter Lagos Clash

  25-09-2026 16:49 via completesports.com
  
  Morak FC forward, Saka Gafar, has urged his former club Plateau United to go for the three points ahead of Sunday’s EUROMATCH NPFL home clash with Inter Lagos. Plateau United will go into this weekend’s fixture on the back of four straight games without defeat. The Gbenga Ogunbote-led side have won two and drawn two [...]
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• Man City Found Guilty On 114 Charges Of EPL Financial Breaches

  25-09-2026 16:23 via completesports.com
  Manchester City have been found guilty on almost all of the charges relating to breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations. City were first charged with 115 breaches of these rules in February 2023. But, according to talkSPORT, the Citizens have now been found guilty on all but one of the 115 charges. The sanctions [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 143: Nigeria vs Madagascar Preview

  25-09-2026 13:56 via completesports.com
  The Super Eagles of Nigeria will aim to make a winning start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign when they welcome Madagascar to the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo today. The Super Eagles are drawn in Group L alongside the Barea, Guinea-Bissau and co-hosts Tanzania. After facing Madagascar today, Nigeria will turn [...]
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• AFCON 2027Q: ‘We’re Motivated’ — Madagascar Coach Eyes Positive Result Against Super Eagles

  25-09-2026 12:51 via completesports.com
  Madagascar head coach Corentin Martins says his team is in a confident and motivated mood ahead of their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The Barea will face the Super Eagles in a Group L encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, tonight. Nigeria are widely expected to [...]
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  25-09-2026 12:42 via completesports.com
  
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• Can The Super Eagles Cope Without Victor Osimhen Against Madagascar And Guinea Bissau?

  25-09-2026 12:29 via completesports.com
  
  The Super Eagles are back in action as the journey to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations starts! Nigeria face two important tests against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, with valuable points at stake in the race for qualification. In this match preview, we take a closer look at both encounters, the assessment of Nigeria’s squad, the [...]
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• AFCON 2027Q: Okoye Finally Arrives Super Eagles Camp

  25-09-2026 11:30 via completesports.com
  Maduka Okoye has finally joined the Super Eagles camp in Ikot Ekpene ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The Udinese of Italy goalkeeper arrived in Uyo on Friday morning. The 25-year-old’s arrival means head coach Éric Chelle now has all 24 invited players at his disposal ahead [...]
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• ‘A Character Problem’ –Okoye’s Baby Mama Speaks Out Amid Cardi B Romance Rumour

  25-09-2026 11:29 via completesports.com
  
  The internet has been sent ablaze following rampant rumours linking Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye to American rap superstar Cardi B. Speculation intensified after the pair were allegedly spotted together at high-profile fashion events and dinners across Italy and Paris. Read Also:Criminals Pose As Runners, Steal Phones At 10km Race In South Africa While global [...]
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• 2027 AFCONQ: How Super Eagles Fared In Five Recent Matches Against Madagascar

  25-09-2026 10:49 via completesports.com
  
  The footballing rivalry between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Barea of Madagascar offers a fascinating narrative of growth, historic upsets and shifting continental dynamics. While historical encounters heavily favoured the West African giants, recent meetings have proven that there are no longer any “minnows” in African football. Looking back at their five most recent fixtures, [...]
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• Criminals Pose As Runners, Steal Phones At 10km Race In South Africa

  25-09-2026 10:48 via completesports.com
  
  Scores of runners had their cell phones stolen by criminals posing as fellow participants, during a 10km race in Johannesburg, South Africa. Runners were targeted during the Absa Run Your City race on Heritage Day, Thursday, 24 September. According to The Citizen, one runner said her bag was cut while she was running. She is [...]
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• 2027 AFCONQ: Ndidi Assures Super Eagles Won’t Repeat World Cup Qualifying Mistakes

  25-09-2026 09:07 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has said poor start to 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying will never happen again, emphasising a focused approach and the need to build momentum from the opening game of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar. 2026 World Cup Qualifying Heartbreak The Super Eagles missed the 2026 World Cup (their [...]
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