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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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• ‘Don’t betray me’ – Mourinho highlights need for trust with Real Madrid players

  25-09-2026 22:33 via soccernews.com
  Jose Mourinho insists that trust between player and manager is key to getting the best out of a team as he looks to get Real Madrid back to the top of their game.
  Mourinho returned to the Bernabeu after a 13-year absence and has made a strong start so far, losing just two of his eight matches in charge (W6).
  Despite that, Madrid sit six points behind runaway leaders Barcelona, who have a 100% record so far, and went into the break on the back of a controversial 2-1 loss to derby rivals Atletico
  
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• Berg Johnsen urges Sporting KC team-mates to be ‘on the same wavelength’

  25-09-2026 22:33 via soccernews.com
  Sporting Kansas City captain Lasse Berg Johnson has urged his team-mates to "make sure we are on the same wavelength" as they prepare to take on the Houston Dynamo.
  Sporting KC are currently bottom of the Western Conference, and their misery was compounded last weekend following a 4-3 defeat against the Philadelphia Union.
  Despite leading 3-0 after 16 minutes, SKC conceded four goals in nine second-half minutes to fall further away from the play-off places.
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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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• Palmer misses too many opportunities to represent England, says Tuchel

  25-09-2026 21:33 via soccernews.com
  Thomas Tuchel believes Cole Palmer has wasted yet another opportunity to play for England after the Chelsea star withdrew from the Three Lions' Nations League squad. 
  Palmer was a surprise omission from Tuchel's World Cup squad this summer, with an injury-hit 2025-26 campaign impacting his form and resulting in him being left out. 
  However, Palmer has started the new season with the bit between his teeth, scoring two goals as well as providing two assists in five Premier League games f
  
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• Fabian eager to follow up World Cup triumph with Nations League success

  25-09-2026 21:33 via soccernews.com
  Fabian Ruiz has welcomed the challenge of "winning again" as Spain prepare for their Nations League opener against England on Saturday.
  Spain's clash with Thomas Tuchel's side at Wembley Stadium will be their first since defeating Argentina in the World Cup final back in July.
  It marked La Roja's second triumph in the competition, while they now simultaneously hold the World Cup and the Euros, as they did from 2008 to 2012.
  Spain are unbeaten in each of their last 38 matches in all competitions
  
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• Rayan targets Brazil improvement after snatching late draw against Australia

  25-09-2026 20:33 via soccernews.com
  Rayan says Brazil know they must improve after his late goal snatched a draw with Australia in a friendly in Queensland.
  Australia looked set to claim a famous victory over the Selecao, but instead Brazil earned a 1-1 draw.
  Nestory Irankunda gave Australia the lead midway through the second half with a stunning free-kick, but Rayan's powerful header from Raphinha's corner ultimately pulled Brazil back into the match.
  Brazil also had a goal ruled out by VAR on the stroke of half-time, as Bruno Gu
  
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• Jansen insists NYCFC ‘will deal with’ international absentees

  25-09-2026 20:33 via soccernews.com
  Pascal Jansen expressed his disappointment in losing New York City FC players to the international break, but insists they "will deal with it" ahead of their trip to Atlanta United.
  NYCFC are 10th in the Eastern Conference with just one MLS win since the Leagues Cup break after losing to rivals New York Red Bulls last time out.
  Jansen will now be without goalkeeper Matt Freese against Atlanta, as well as defender Tayvon Gray and midfielder Aiden O'Neill, among a group of five players on internat
  
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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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• Quill backs Dallas to ‘be better’ than in Austin draw

  25-09-2026 19:33 via soccernews.com
  FC Dallas head coach Eric Quill is confident his team will "be better" than their last performance when they host Los Angeles FC in MLS on Saturday.
  Dallas head into the match on the back of a five-match unbeaten streak, but after three straight wins, they were held to a 0-0 draw by Austin FC last time out.
  It was just the seventh time this season they have been shut out – as they are the second-highest scorers in the Western Conference.
  They currently sit fourth in the West, but are
  
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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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• 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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• Euromatch NPFL: Finidi Revels In Rivers United’s Dominant Victory Over Kun Khalifat

  25-09-2026 09:05 via completesports.com
  Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has expressed satisfaction with his team’s emphatic 5-0 victory over Kun Khalifat FC in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday five encounter on Thursday, Completesports.com reports. Rivers United Dominate Kun Khalifat Salman Abubakar opened the scoring for the hosts in the 27th minute with a superb strike from [...]
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• AFCON 2027Q: Chelle Gives Reason For Okoye’s Super Eagles Absence

  25-09-2026 08:01 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has explained why goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is yet to join the team’s camp ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Madagascar. Okoye is the only player among the 24-man squad invited by Chelle for the matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau who is yet to report [...]
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• Murphy Backs Liverpool’s Barcola To Shine After International Break

  25-09-2026 08:00 via completesports.com
  
  Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy has expressed strong confidence in Bradley Barcola, predicting that the dynamic forward will seamlessly adapt to the Premier League and make an immediate impact for the Reds following the international break. As Liverpool look to fine-tune their squad for a demanding stretch of domestic and European fixtures, expectations surrounding Barcola’s [...]
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• Nations League: Injury Worry For Arsenal As Havertz Limps Off In Germany’s Clash With Netherlands

  25-09-2026 07:39 via completesports.com
  Kai Havertz will undergo an MRI scan on a hamstring injury sustained while playing for Germany. The Arsenal striker left the pitch just 30 minutes into his country’s 1-1 Nations League draw with the Netherlands in Amsterdam on Thursday night. Earlier in the first half, Havertz had been on the receiving end of a nasty-looking [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Fans Hit Out At Enyimba’s Poor Form Ahead Of High-Stakes Kano Pillars Clash

  25-09-2026 07:29 via completesports.com
  
  Tensions are reaching a boiling point in Aba as angry Enyimba supporters openly lash out at the club’s alarming run of form, just as the team prepares for a daunting Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) showdown against fierce rivals Kano Pillars on Sunday. The fierce backlash from the stands follows a troubling sequence of results, [...]
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• 2027 AFCONQ: I Want My Players To Be Aggressive, Play With Intensity Against Madagascar — Chelle

  25-09-2026 00:32 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has urged his players to be aggressive and play with intensity against Madagascar. The Super Eagles will host Madagascar on matchday 1 of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in Uyo on Friday. This would be the fifth meeting between the Super Eagles and Madagascar in the AFCON [...]
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