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• U-20 WWC: Uzoma, Kareem Confident Falconets Will Overcome England

  16-09-2026 23:55 via completesports.com
  
  Falconets captain Christiana Uzoma and forward Ramotalahi Kareem are confident of overcoming England, in Thursday’s FIFA U-20 women’s World Cup round of 16 clash. The Falconets finished with four points and placed second in Group F to advance to the knockout round. England also placed second with four points from Group B to progress into [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: No Cause for Alarm –Unuanel Reacts To Enyimba’s League Position

  16-09-2026 22:45 via completesports.com
  
  Former Kwara United coach Samson Unuanel has moved to quell growing concerns over Enyimba’s slow start to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, firmly asserting that the People’s Elephant will not be dragged into a relegation battle. Enyimba have endured a difficult opening stretch, collecting zero points from their first two matches following a [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: No Cause for Alarm –Unuanel Reacts To Enyimba Position In NPFL

  16-09-2026 22:45 via completesports.com
  Former Kwara United coach Samson Unuanel has moved to quell growing concerns over Enyimba’s slow start to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, firmly asserting that the People’s Elephant will not be dragged into a relegation battle. Enyimba have endured a difficult opening stretch, collecting zero points from their first two matches following a [...]
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• NWFL: Ogbonda Takes Charge At Rivers Angels

  16-09-2026 22:44 via completesports.com
  
  Whyte Ogbonda has returned to Rivers Angels for a second spell as head coach, Completesports.com reports. The experienced tactician was appointed on Wednesday to lead the Port Harcourt-based NWFL side, with Isaac Thomas Atonbere named as his assistant coach and Sunday Uduh taking charge as goalkeeper trainer. Ogbonda Apologises For Previous Exit Ogbonda expressed his [...]
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• João Pedro Withdraws From Brazil Squad With Injury

  16-09-2026 21:27 via completesports.com
  Chelsea striker João Pedro has withdrawn from the Brazil squad because of injury. The Brazilian football federation said on Wednesday that the Chelsea striker would be replaced by Fluminense’s Martinelli. Pedro had been selected for the upcoming friendly matches against Australia and India after he was a surprise omission from Carlo Ancelotti’s squad for this [...]
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• He Has Become A Cult Hero At Liverpool –Carragher Hails Araujo

  16-09-2026 20:08 via completesports.com
  Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has highlighted Ronald Araújo’s rapid rise on Merseyside, stating that the Uruguayan defender has essentially “become a cult hero” among the Anfield faithful within just a handful of appearances. Despite initial skepticism when he first arrived on loan from Barcelona, Araújo’s intense physical commitment, defensive solidity at right-back, and open resilience [...]
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• Flamingos Cruise Past Niger 5-0 In WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup

  16-09-2026 20:02 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Flamingos made a flying start to their 2026 WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup campaign, securing a commanding 5-0 victory over Niger Republic in Yamoussoukro on Wednesday. The Flamingos dominated proceedings from the opening whistle, controlling possession and setting the pace as they constantly threatened the Nigerien defence. Captain Harmony Chidi opened the scoring in [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Rivers United Move Up To Third Spot After 2-0 Win Against Wolves

  16-09-2026 19:56 via completesports.com
  Rivers United defeated Warri Wolves 2-0 in their second Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) inside the Adokiye Amiesimaka in Port Hardourt, on Wednesday. Goals in each half by Abdurrasheed Dabai and Chinemerem Ugwueze, secured Rivers United’s second win in the league this season. Dabai opened the scoring in the 22nd minute as he completed [...]
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• Netball WCQ 2027: Nigeria Travelling To Nairobi To Compete, Not Participate –Aluko

  16-09-2026 19:21 via completesports.com
  Nigeria Netball Federation (NNF) President Dr. Esther Oluwatoyin Aluko has disclosed that the country’s first-ever national netball team, the Green Hawks, is heading to Nairobi not just to participate, but to fiercely compete. Ahead of the 2026 Africa Regional Qualifiers for the 2027 Netball World Cup, Aluko made it clear that the squad’s ambitions stretch [...]
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• The Empty-Nester’s Guide To Staying In The Family Home

  16-09-2026 19:06 via completesports.com
  The kids have moved out, the bedrooms are quiet, and suddenly the house that once felt just right can feel either too large or surprisingly perfect. For many empty nesters, the default question becomes whether to downsize — but for a growing number of homeowners, especially those holding low mortgage rates from the past several [...]
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• Man United Can’t Compete Under Carrick –Gullit

  16-09-2026 17:40 via completesports.com
  Dutch football legend Ruud Gullit has expressed strong doubts over Manchester United’s ability to compete for top honours under Michael Carrick, warning that the club has missed the boat on attracting elite players. While Carrick guided the Red Devils to a third-place finish and Champions League qualification last term, Gullit believes structural shortcomings and a [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 139: Tottenham’s Dismal Start To The Season

  16-09-2026 17:28 via completesports.com
  
  Following Tottenham’s 3-1 loss to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup yesterday, there is an indication that manager Roberto De Zebri’s job could be on the line. Although the club’s long-term contract with him and the scale of the rebuilding project suggest that there is an expectation that he will be given an opportunity to implement [...]
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• AFCON 2027Q: Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau Set To Name Squads For Super Eagles Fixtures

  16-09-2026 16:53 via completesports.com
  Madagascar’s Barea are set to unveil their squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Nigeria’s Super Eagles. According to Midi Madagasikara, head coach Corentin Martins is expected to include three new players in his squad, while as many as five players from the Malagasy League could also earn call-ups. The Barea [...]
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• Ex-PSV Defender: Arokodare Is Unstoppable At Ajax

  16-09-2026 16:36 via completesports.com
  Former PSV defender Jan Wuytens has offered high praise for Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare, highlighting why the Nigerian striker has successfully found his rhythm and started making waves at Ajax. Following a difficult spell in the English Premier League with Wolverhampton Wanderers, Arokodare secured a loan move to Amsterdam. Reflecting on his time working [...]
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• Arsenal Remain Keen On Real Madrid Star Forward

  16-09-2026 15:48 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal have reportedly maintained contacts with the camp of Real Madrid forward Rodrygo after missing out on his teammate Vinicius Junior this summer. The Gunners have previously targeted Rodrygo, but any move was put on hold as he struggled with a serious injury. However, the Brazil international is now closer to a comeback, and it [...]
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• Durosinmi Draws Osimhen Comparisons

  16-09-2026 15:44 via completesports.com
  
  Genk forward Rafiu Durosinmi has drawn comparisons with fellow Nigeria international Victor Osimhen from his agent, Tosin Dosunmu. Durosinmi joined the Belgian Pro League side from Serie A club Pisa in July, and has made an impressive start to life with the Smurfs. The 23-year-old striker has scored five goals in six league appearances since [...]
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• Koeman’s Wife Dies After Battle With Breast Cancer

  16-09-2026 15:25 via completesports.com
  
  Ronald Koeman’s wife Bartina has died aged 65 after a battle with cancer. The former Netherlands and Barcelona boss made the heartbreaking announcement on Wednesday. Bartina was previously diagnosed with breast cancer over a decade ago and beat the disease, but she revealed it had returned in 2024. According to The Sun, Koeman said in [...]
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• Bologna dismiss Tedesco after four games, bring in Palladino

  16-09-2026 14:32 via soccernews.com
  Bologna have sacked Domenico Tedesco after just four Serie A games, with Raffaele Palladino replacing him in the dugout.
  Tedesco signed a two-year deal with Bologna in June, with the option for an extra year.
  However, they have just one point from their first four league matches this season, having scored a stoppage-time equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw with Sassuolo.
  Their other three matches have all ended 1-0 to their opponents – Lazio, Atalanta and Napoli, respectively.Welcome to the Ro
  
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• Top Tips Betting September 2026: Reliable Picks Across Club Competitions

  16-09-2026 13:59 via completesports.com
  September has a habit of throwing several competitions at you in the same stretch, and this year is no exception. The Champions League has already opened its league phase, the Premier League is three rounds in, and the early results are already saying something worth listening to for anyone building betting picks this month. Keeping [...]
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• Maresca says it is ‘poor’ to focus on Haaland’s derby goal over performance

  16-09-2026 13:32 via soccernews.com
  Enzo Maresca claims that focusing on Erling Haaland's Manchester derby goal instead of how well they played with 10 men is "poor".
  Manchester City beat rivals Manchester United 1-0 in the Premier League on Sunday, playing with 10 men from the 23rd minute after Phil Foden's red card for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes.
  Haaland scored the winner on the hour, with the goal given after a lengthy VAR check, though controversy surrounded the decision.
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• Joao Pedro thrilled by success of his connection with Palmer and Rogers

  16-09-2026 13:32 via soccernews.com
  Joao Pedro is thrilled to have nurtured a strong relationship with Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers and hopes to continue Chelsea's high-scoring start to the season against Brentford.
  Rogers joined in a big-money deal from Aston Villa in the transfer window, and the attacking trio have already created a great connection on the pitch.
  Between then, they have scored 10 of Chelsea's 18 goals in all competitions, also registering 10 assists, with Joao Pedro helping salvage a 2-2 draw with Hull Cit
  
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• Without Osimhen, Who Leads The Nigeria Attack Against Madagascar And Guinea-Bissau?

  16-09-2026 13:31 via completesports.com
  Victor Osimhen scored in the 16th minute against Istanbul Basaksehir on 4 September and was off the pitch 17 minutes later. Galatasaray have since confirmed a strain with bleeding in the right groin area, ruling him out until after the international break. That takes Nigeria’s most reliable goalscorer out of both opening AFCON 2027 qualifiers. [...]
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• September 17th: Thursday’s Europa League Accumulator – 8/1 Special, Betting Tips & Analysis

  16-09-2026 13:00 via soccernews.com
  With the Europa League group stage officially getting underway in midweek, the action rolls onto Thursday night.
  As Bournemouth get their iconic European adventure underway in the Basque Country, the likes of Italian giants Juventus will steal centre stage.
  Ahead of a stacked night of action from across the continent, we have taken a glance at some of Thursday’s most attractive Europa League betting tips.
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• Tuchel: World Cup made England feel like my players

  16-09-2026 12:30 via soccernews.com
  Thomas Tuchel says it feels like England "are my players now" after leading them to a third-place finish at the World Cup as he now turns his attention to the Nations League.
  Tuchel has been in charge of England since January 2025, leading them through World Cup qualifying before leading them through the tournament.
  Despite a disappointing defeat to Argentina in the semi-finals, England still recorded their best-ever finish at a World Cup on foreign soil, claiming bronze. It is also their b
  
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• Busari: WAFU B U-17 Cup Vital for Flamingos’ World Cup Build-Up

  16-09-2026 12:02 via completesports.com
  
  Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari says the WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup will provide valuable preparation for his team ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria will begin their campaign against Niger Republic at the Stade Charles Konan Banny in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, on Wednesday. Busari Focused on World Cup Preparation Busari [...]
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• When Tottenham ‘click’, they will win many games, claims De Zerbi

  16-09-2026 11:32 via soccernews.com
  Roberto De Zerbi says Tottenham are "suffering" because of recent results but is confident everything will "click" into place when they start getting wins on the board.
  Since the start of 2026-27, Spurs have won just one game – a 5-1 thrashing of Charlton Athletic to reach the EFL Cup third round.
  And that is where their progress was halted as they were beaten 3-1 by Liverpool, with Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo – a Spurs transfer target over the summer – and Domini
  
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• Can You Gamble More Privately With Cryptocurrency?

  16-09-2026 11:18 via completesports.com
  Handing over personal details every time you create an account is one of those ‘downsides’ to modern life that is becoming increasingly frustrating. It’s not just casinos, but a lot of different sites that require more of our personal data just to do what they’re supposed to do in the first place. It used to [...]
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• Barcelona & Real Madrid believe there is an opportunity to sign Erling Haaland in 2027

  16-09-2026 10:58 via soccernews.com
  Both Barcelona and Real Madrid believe there is a potential opportunity to sign Erling Haaland in 2027, according to TEAMtalk.
  Since arriving from Borussia Dortmund back in the summer of 2022, the 26-year-old has embarked on a record-breaking tenure among England’s elite.
  Only continuing to shatter a string of records, Haaland is once again leading the chase at the top of the goalscoring charts after registering four goals in as many Premier League appearances since opening up the new camp
  
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• Rodri would welcome Alvarez to Barcelona ‘without hesitation’

  16-09-2026 10:32 via soccernews.com
  Rodri believes Julian Alvarez is "a sensational player" and would welcome him to Barcelona "without hesitation".
  Alvarez's transfer saga dominated much of the summer window, with the Atletico Madrid forward openly seeking a move away from the club to join Barca.
  Arsenal and Real Madrid were also interested in signing the Argentina international, with the latter seeing a €150m bid rejected by their cross-city rivals.
  Amid Barca's public pursuit of the striker, Atleti revealed they would not
  
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• Mourinho’s risks paid off to snatch dramatic win at Elche

  16-09-2026 10:32 via soccernews.com
  Jose Mourinho believes his risks paid off for Real Madrid as they earned a last-gasp win over Elche in LaLiga.
  For the second time this season, Carlos Espi netted a stoppage-time winner, securing Madrid a 3-2 victory over Elche.
  Madrid, who scored through a Matias Dituro own goal and Kylian Mbappe, led 2-0 at half-time, but Abiel Osorio and Fer Nino both struck to cancel that out late on.
  However, Espi – who scored in the last minute of his Madrid debut on the opening weekend – ensur
  
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• Arteta: Brilliant Dowman made the difference

  16-09-2026 10:32 via soccernews.com
  Mikel Arteta lauded the display of Max Dowman in Arsenal's EFL Cup win over Ipswich Town, but insisted the club must protect the teenager.
  Dowman scored twice as Arsenal defeated Ipswich 4-2 in the third round of the competition, with Noni Madueke and Mikel Merino also getting on the scoresheet for the Gunners.
  Dowman is just the second 16-year-old to score two goals in a game for a Premier League side in all competitions, after Wayne Rooney in October 2002 for Everton against Wrexham, also in t
  
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• Messi Named In Argentina Squad For Final Farewell Appearance

  16-09-2026 09:15 via completesports.com
  The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has officially confirmed that Lionel Messi will pull on the Albiceleste shirt one final time. Following his international retirement, the legendary captain has been included in the squad for a special home friendly match against Benin on October 6, 2026, at River Plate’s Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. Read Also:James [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Ranchers Bees Move Home Matches To Kano

  16-09-2026 08:41 via completesports.com
  Ranchers Bees have announced that they will play their home matches at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano for the 2026/27 season, Completesports.com reports. The Kaduna-based club had initially adopted the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina as their home ground for the campaign. However, the Bees said the decision to relocate to Kano was due [...]
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• Man United’s Highly-Rated Teenage Prospect Asks To Leave Old Trafford

  16-09-2026 08:03 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel has asked to leave the club in a shock move, with Real Madrid leading the race to sign him, talkSPORT understands. The 15-year-old was recently labelled a ‘generational talent’ by Man United legend Ryan Giggs, who urged the club to keep him around. However, just five days after scoring a [...]
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• Europa League: We’re Ready Mentally, Physically –Xhaka Speaks Ahead Sunderland Vs AZ Alkmaar

  16-09-2026 07:50 via completesports.com
  
  Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka has declared his side fully prepared, both mentally and physically, as the Black Cats gear up for their historic UEFA Europa League clash against AZ Alkmaar tonight. Marking Sunderland’s long-awaited return to European football after a 53-year absence, the fixture at the Stadium of Light carries immense significance for the club [...]
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• Awoniyi Celebrates Postgraduate Diploma Achievement

  16-09-2026 06:46 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria striker Taiwo Awoniyi has completed a postgraduate programme at the PFA Business School, Completesports.com reports. Awoniyi graduated with Merit in the Postgraduate Diploma in Global Football Sport Directorship, marking another significant achievement away from the football pitch. Proud Moment For Awoniyi The 29-year-old forward described the qualification as an important milestone in his personal [...]
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• James Rodriguez Retires From International Football

  16-09-2026 01:53 via completesports.com
  Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez retired from international football on Tuesday, having won 131 caps ​and inspired his country to the 2014 ‌World Cup quarter-finals. “Thank you for every match, every joy, every tear and every dream we shared. Defending ​the colours of the Colombia national team ​was one of the greatest honours of ⁠my life,” [...]
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• Dowman Equals Rooney’s Record In Arsenal’s Carabao Cup Win Against Ipswich

  16-09-2026 01:25 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal prodigy Max Dowman joined Wayne Rooney as the only 16-year-olds to score multiple goals in a game for a Premier League club after his brace in the Carabao Cup win at Ipswich Town on Tuesday. Dowman made headlines last season with a goal and assist during a vital 2-0 win at home to Everton [...]
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• Carabao Cup 3rd Round: Arsenal Edge Out Ipswich As Liverpool Overcome Spurs

  16-09-2026 01:14 via completesports.com
  Arsenal beat Ipswich 4-2 to advance to the the fourth round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night, thanks to a standout performance from 16-year-old Max Dowman, who scored twice on his first appearance of the season. Dowman opened the scoring in the 7th minute with a superb individual effort, dancing past Cedric Kipré before [...]
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• Nollywood Stars, Gospel Artistes, Others To Slug It Out At Maiden LEAGA Games 2026

  16-09-2026 00:35 via completesports.com
  
  The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), National Association of Nigeria Theatre Art Practitioners (NANTAP), Fuji Musician Association of Nigeria (FUMAN) and Gospel Musician Association of Nigeria (GOMAN) are among participants that will feature at the maiden edition of the Lagos Entertainment Association Games and Awards (LEAGA) 2026. This was disclosed by organisers of the event [...]
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