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• Saha Faults Carrick’s Slow Style Of Play At Manchester United

  18-09-2026 10:05 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has voiced sharp criticism over the team’s tactical approach under Michael Carrick, arguing that a sluggish tempo and overly methodical possession style are blunting the side’s attacking edge. While acknowledging Carrick’s deep football intelligence, hallmark traits of his legendary playing career, Saha in a chat with Betano, suggested that [...]
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• EUROMATCH–NPFL 2026/27: Abdallah Urges Calm As Warri Wolves Endure Slow Start

  18-09-2026 09:53 via completesports.com
  
  Warri Wolves Head Coach, Hassan Abdalla, has posited that the Seasiders have no reason to worry just yet following the team’s slow start to the 2026/2027 EuroMatch–NPFL season, Completesports.com reports. Warri Wolves are without a point after two rounds of games, following a 2-1 defeat away to Bendel Insurance of Benin on the opening day [...]
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• Ikorodu City Celebrate Atata, Adeoye’s Super Eagles Call-Ups

  18-09-2026 08:50 via completesports.com
  Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Ikorodu City have celebrated their two players Michael Atata and Aderemi Adeoye, on their Super Eagles call-ups. On Thursday, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle unveiled his squads for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau and the international friendly with Russia. Atata and Adeoye [...]
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• 2026 U-20 WWC: ‘We Came With Determination’ — Uzoma Reflects On Falconets’ England Win

  18-09-2026 08:26 via completesports.com
  Falconets captain Christianah Uzoma has credited the team’s determination for their impressive 3-0 victory over England in the Round of 16 at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Moses Aduku’s side delivered a dominant performance on Thursday to secure their place in the quarter-finals, with goals from Tosin Rafiu, Janet Akekoromowei and Mary [...]
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• EPL: Pedro, Caicedo May Be Available To Face Brentford –Chelsea Manager

  18-09-2026 07:50 via completesports.com
  Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has delivered an encouraging injury update ahead of his side’s upcoming fixture, confirming that virtually his entire squad is in contention and leaving the door open for Joao Pedro to make a timely return to the pitch. Speaking during his pre-match press conference, Alonso addressed lingering fitness concerns within the camp, [...]
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• 2026 U-20 WWC: CAF Congratulates Falconets After Dominant Win Against England

  18-09-2026 07:49 via completesports.com
  
  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has congratulated Nigeria’s Falconets following their impressive round of 16 win against England at the 2026 FIFA U-20 women’s World Cup. After finishing second in Group F, the Falconets thrashed England 3-0 thanks to goals from Tosin Rafiu, Janet Akekoromowei and Mary Mamudu. It was the Falconets’ second win [...]
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• 2026 U-20 WWC: Akekoromowei Fired Up For Falconets’ Title Quest

  18-09-2026 07:29 via completesports.com
  Nigeria forward Janet Akekoromowei says the Falconets are fully determined to lift the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup trophy. The Falconets booked their place in the quarter-finals on Thursday with a convincing 3-0 victory over England’s Young Lionesses. Moses Aduku’s side will face Colombia in the last eight in Lodz on Sunday afternoon, with [...]
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• 2026 U-20 WWC: Colombia Captain Turns Attention to Falconets After Poland Victory

  18-09-2026 07:01 via completesports.com
  Colombia captain Juana Ortegon says her team has already shifted its focus to Nigeria’s Falconets after securing a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, reports Comoletesports.com. The South Americans booked their spot in the last eight with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over hosts Poland in a keenly contested Round [...]
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• 2026 U-20 World Cup: Colombia Captain Turns Attention to Falconets After Poland Victory

  18-09-2026 07:01 via completesports.com
  Colombia captain Juana Ortegon says her team has already shifted its focus to Nigeria’s Falconets after securing a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, reports Comoletesports.com. The South Americans booked their spot in the last eight with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over hosts Poland in a keenly contested Round [...]
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• Lech Poznan victory ‘a great step forward’ for Palace, says Wharton

  18-09-2026 01:32 via soccernews.com
  Adam Wharton believes Crystal Palace took "a great step forward" by beginning their Europa League campaign with a 4-0 thrashing of 10-man Lech Poznan on Thursday. 
  Having won just one of their opening four Premier League fixtures under new boss Pierre Sage, Palace turned on the style at Selhurst Park with a dominant first-half display. 
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• Samba revels in ‘mind-blowing’ Man City debut against Norwich

  18-09-2026 00:32 via soccernews.com
  Floyd Samba described his Manchester City debut as "mind-blowing" after his brace helped see off Norwich City as the Citizens reached the fourth round of the EFL Cup. 
  Samba, along with Geronimo Rulli and Allan, all made their debuts for City, and the trio wasted little time in making an impression during a 5-0 thrashing of the Canaries. 
  Enzo Maresca's side took the lead in the 29th minute through Samba, who headed into the bottom-left corner after Allan delivered the b
  
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• McGregor frustrated by ‘nervy’ Celtic during Ferencvaros defeat

  18-09-2026 00:32 via soccernews.com
  Callum McGregor described Celtic's display against Ferencvaros as "nervy" after they began their Europa League campaign with a 3-1 defeat at Celtic Park on Thursday. 
  Ferencvaros took a 20th-minute lead through Bamidele Yusuf before Mika Baur hauled the Scottish Premiership champions level just a minute before half-time. 
  However, the visitors would go into the break ahead as Kristoffer Zachariassen neatly flicked past Viljami Sinisalo in first-half stoppage time, after&
  
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