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• NFF Appeals CAF Decision To Annul Edo Queens’ WAFU-B Final Victory

  30-09-2026 23:55 via completesports.com
  
  The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has formally appealed CAF’s decision to annul Edo Queens’ victory in the 2026 WAFU-B Women’s Champions League qualifying final. The appeal, filed on Tuesday September 30 and signed by Deputy General Secretary Emmanuel Edem Ikpeme, challenges the ruling of the CAF Organising Committee for Women’s Football of September 26. Edo [...]
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• Ronaldo leaves Portugal’s Nations League camp amid reports of rift

  30-09-2026 22:33 via soccernews.com
  Cristiano Ronaldo announced he has left Portugal's Nations League squad ahead of their match against Denmark on Thursday.
  Ronaldo started for Portugal in their 1-0 win over Wales in their opening game before being taken off in the 67th minute, but was an unused substitute in the 2-1 victory against Norway.
  Following that game, there have been reports of a rift between Ronaldo and head coach Jorge Jesus, who had stated before the game that he planned to use the 41-year-old at some stage.
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• Nations League: Ronaldo Leaves Portugal Camp Ahead Of Denmark Clash

  30-09-2026 21:14 via completesports.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that he has officially left the Portugal camp midway through the international break. He has stated that he ‘will tell the truth’ about why he has departed amid reported frustration over his lack of minutes. Ronaldo was an unused substitute for Portugal in their 2-1 win over Norway on Sunday, with [...]
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• Beach Soccer AFCONQ: Sand Eagles Set For Senegal Friendlies Ahead Ghana Clash

  30-09-2026 21:03 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Super Sand Eagles will step up preparations for the 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with a double-header friendly against African champions Senegal next month. The two matches will be played on October 3 and 5 at the Murtala Muhammed Square Beach Soccer Arena in Kaduna. The friendlies are expected to provide [...]
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• Joshua, Fury Set For First Face-Off Ahead Of Heavyweight Clash

  30-09-2026 20:36 via completesports.com
  
  British heavyweight rivals Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are set to come face-to-face for the first time in London ahead of their blockbuster showdown. The long-awaited clash, officially confirmed for Friday, December 11, 2026, will take place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, and will stream live globally on Netflix. Read Also:Eubank Jr Offers [...]
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• Real Madrid’s Asencio to have surgery on leg fracture

  30-09-2026 20:33 via soccernews.com
  Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio is set to have surgery on a stress fracture in his right tibia.
  Asencio has been struggling with the injury since the start of the season and was not included in any of Madrid's first five matchday squads this term.
  Even following his return, he has not played a single minute for Madrid so far and seemingly aggravated the issue in training on Wednesday.
  As such, he will undergo surgery on Thursday, with Spanish media reports suggesting he is set for two to four
  
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• Klopp aiming to ‘bring German football back to where we all want it to be’

  30-09-2026 20:33 via soccernews.com
  Jurgen Klopp says his focus remains on "bringing German football back to where we all want it to be" as he continues his search for a first win in charge.
  Klopp's side have made a winless start to their Nations League campaign, drawing 1-1 with the Netherlands before they suffered a surprise 1-0 defeat to Greece.
  No Germany head coach has ever failed to win each of their first three matches in charge.
  Next up for Germany is a clash with Serbia, and Klopp will get the chance to see his secon
  
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• Kane: Barcelona Move Has Only Helped Gordon Grow

  30-09-2026 19:54 via completesports.com
  
  England captain Harry Kane has heaped praise on teammate Anthony Gordon, asserting that the winger’s high-profile transfer to Barcelona has fundamentally accelerated his development and elevated his game to new heights. Following their 3-2 Nations League loss to Spain, in which Gordon bagged England’s first goal, the Three Lions bounced back with a 2-0 win [...]
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• ‘Don’t make a big deal out of it’ – Jesus shuts down reports of rift with Ronaldo

  30-09-2026 19:33 via soccernews.com
  Jorge Jesus insisted there is no rift between himself and Cristiano Ronaldo after the 41-year-old was an unused substitute against Norway in the Nations League.
  Ronaldo featured from the start in Portugal's 1-0 win over Wales, though he was taken off in the 67th minute and replaced by Goncalo Ramos.
  Jesus had stated before the 2-1 win against Norway that he planned for Ronaldo to participate, but he did not bring him on during the victory, with Portugal's captain then training away from his team
  
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• Euromatch NPFL: Enyimba Halt Winless Run, Rangers Go Top After Victory Over Wolves

  30-09-2026 19:25 via completesports.com
  
  Enyimba finally secured their first win of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League,NPFL, season with an emphatic 4-2 victory over Shooting Stars. Richard Ezinna put the hosts ahead in the sixth minute after capitalising on a defensive error by the visitors. Enyimba doubled their lead in the 28th minute when Chibueze Damian unleashed a long-range [...]
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• Prediction: Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Sweden

  30-09-2026 18:55 via soccernews.com
  Bosnia-Herzegovina and Sweden put their strong starts to the UEFA Nations League campaign on the line when they meet on Friday night in a top-of-the-table battle in League B Group 4.
  The hosts have collected four points from their opening two matches and remain firmly in contention for promotion, while Sweden sit at the summit after beginning the campaign with consecutive victories.
  Verdict: Away win
  Best odds: 6/5
  Bookmaker: 888sport
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• CAS Sets October 8 For Senegal-Morocco AFCON 2025 Final Appeal

  30-09-2026 18:55 via completesports.com
  
  The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has set October 8, 2026 as the date to hear Senegal’s appeal against the decision that stripped the country of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco. In a statement released on Tuesday, September 30, CAS confirmed the hearing will take place at [...]
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• Prediction: Croatia vs England

  30-09-2026 18:52 via soccernews.com
  Croatia and England will meet at Stadion Rujevica in Rijeka on Saturday, October 3, with both teams taking three points from their opening two Nations League matches.
  Croatia needs a response after losing 4-1 to Spain, while England travels with renewed confidence following a 2-0 victory over Czechia in Prague.
  Verdict: England to winBest odds: 103/100Bookmaker: 1xBet
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• AFCON 2027Q: Quitting Is Not The Answer –Defiant Queiroz Rejects Resignation Talk After Ghana’s Loss To Gambia

  30-09-2026 18:26 via completesports.com
  
  Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has firmly rejected calls for his resignation, insisting that walking away will not fix the deeper structural challenges facing the nation’s football following a shocking 4-2 defeat to The Gambia in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Recall that the Black Stars suffered a disastrous collapse in the match, [...]
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• 2027 AFCONQ: Super Eagles’ 3-0 Defeat To Guinea-Bissau ‘Unbelievable’ — Bonfrere Slams ‘Stupid’ Excuses

  30-09-2026 18:10 via completesports.com
  
  Johannes Bonfrere, a former Nigeria coach, has described the Super Eagles’ 3-0 defeat to Djurtus [the Wild Dogs] of Guinea-Bissau in Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in Bissau as absolutely ‘unbelievable’, Completesports.com reports. The 80-year-old Bonfrère, who was in charge when Nigeria’s U-23s won the men’s football gold medal at the Atlanta [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Bendel Insurance Focused On Redemption After Abia Warriors Setback Media Officer

  30-09-2026 17:41 via completesports.com
  
  Bendel Insurance media officer Kehinde Osagiede has insisted that the team remains fully focused on achieving their primary objectives in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), despite their recent 3-0 defeat to Abia Warriors. Reflecting on the heavy away loss, Osagiede maintained an optimistic outlook for the remainder of the campaign during a chat with [...]
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• AFCON 2027Q: 5 Major Observations From Super Eagles’ Defeat To Guinea-Bissau

  30-09-2026 17:37 via completesports.com
  The Super Eagles of Nigeria suffered a shock 3-0 defeat to the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Matchday 2 encounter at the September 24 Stadium in Bissau on Tuesday night. The heavy defeat has piled pressure on the Super Eagles in their bid to qualify for the 2027 AFCON [...]
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• Why Football Remains The World’s Most Popular Sport In An Age Of Endless Entertainment

  30-09-2026 16:58 via completesports.com
  
  In a world where entertainment is increasingly shaped by technology, changing tastes and an endless choice of sporting competitions, football continues to command an extraordinary place in people’s lives. Its enduring appeal raises an intriguing question, what makes football so difficult for the rest of the sporting world to rival? Part of the answer lies [...]
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• AFCON 2027Q: Ilenikhena, Usor Should Have Started For Eagles Against Guinea-Bissau –Ikpeba

  30-09-2026 16:28 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigerian international Victor Ikpeba believes the Super Eagles would have secured a vastly different result had head coach Eric Chelle opted to start George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor against Guinea-Bissau. Nigeria suffered a disappointing 3-0 defeat to the Djurtus in Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Chelle’s side struggled to impose themselves throughout [...]
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• Ohale Ends Three-Year Spell With Mexican Club Pachuca

  30-09-2026 15:13 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Falcons defender Osinachi Ohale has left Mexican club Pachuca Femenil after three seasons, Completesports.com reports. The experienced centre-back joined Pachuca, popularly known as the ‘Bella Airosa’, after representing Nigeria at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Ohale Makes Impact At Pachuca Ohale made 105 appearances for the club [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Coaches, Officials Face Sanctions Over Disparaging Interviews

  30-09-2026 11:51 via completesports.com
  
  The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has warned coaches, club officials and other stakeholders against making disparaging public comments about the league and its match officials. The league said the advisory was necessary to ensure that grievances over officiating are communicated through the appropriate channels rather than through public statements that could damage the image [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: We Must Fight To End Winless Streak — Tornadoes Captain Okoye

  30-09-2026 10:37 via completesports.com
  
  Niger Tornadoes captain Ifeanyi Okoye has urged his teammates to raise their game and respond positively to the club’s poor start to the Nigeria Premier Football League , NPFL, season. The Ikon Allah Boys are winless in their last five league matches, recording three defeats and two draws during the run. The Minna-based club currently [...]
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• How to Place a Bet on Premier Bet: 2026 Complete Guide

  30-09-2026 10:07 via completesports.com
  
  Placing bets can be very simple if you know how to go about it. If you don’t have an account yet, the process starts when you open an account, verify it, make a deposit, make selections, and then place bets.  We’ve put this guide together to walk you through the process, but before we go [...]
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• How to Place a Bet on Linebet: Your Complete Beginner’s Guide

  30-09-2026 10:07 via completesports.com
  
  If you’ve fully understood that sports betting is a form of entertainment and are willing to treat it as such, then in the right frame of mind to want to place bet. In this Linebet guide, we explain every step you need to follow to place a bet on Linebet. To make it even more [...]
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• How to Place a Bet on 888Starz: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

  30-09-2026 10:07 via completesports.com
  
  If it’s not your first time betting on a bookmaker, then you probably have an idea of how bet placing works on 888Starz. If you’re new, you’re still in the right place because we cover all you need to know about placing bets in this guide. Just to give you a sneak peek into what [...]
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• 2027 AFCONQ: We Have Too Many Overhyped Players In Super Eagles — Dimeji Lawal

  30-09-2026 09:01 via completesports.com
  Former Nigeria international Dimeji Lawal has said there are too many overhyped players in the Super Eagles. Lawal made the claim following the Super Eagles’ humiliating 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau, on matchday 2, 2027 African Cup of Nations qualifier in Group L on Tuesday. Goals from Franculino Dju, Mama Balde and Alvaro Djalo secured the [...]
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• It Undermines My Integrity –Norway Boss Denies Cover-Up Conspiracy Surrounding Haaland

  30-09-2026 08:22 via completesports.com
  
  Norway national team manager Stale Solbakken has vehemently denied explosive claims that Manchester City dictated a media blackout to protect star striker Erling Haaland from answering questions regarding the club’s massive financial breach scandal. Rumors swirled across sports media suggesting that Manchester City officials intervened behind the scenes to shield Haaland from intense journalistic scrutiny [...]
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• Kayode Relishes Dream Italy Debut

  30-09-2026 08:09 via completesports.com
  
  Michael Kayode has expressed his delight after making an impressive debut for Italy, Completesports.com reports. The Brentford defender was one of Italy’s standout performers in their emphatic 4-1 Nations League victory over Turkey, making an immediate impact with a goal and an assist. The 22-year-old set up Davide Frattesi for Italy’s opening goal before doubling [...]
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• EUROMATCH NPFL: Enyimba Look To End Winless Run In Home Clash With 3SC

  30-09-2026 08:09 via completesports.com
  
  Enyimba will be desperate to end their winless start to the 2026/27 EUROMATCH Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season when they host Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) in Aba on Wednesday. The People’s Elephant have endured a difficult opening, picking up just one point from their first four games – including a 2-1 defeat to [...]
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• Enyimba Look To End Winless Run In Home Clash With 3SC

  30-09-2026 08:09 via completesports.com
  
  Enyimba will be desperate to end their winless start to the 2026/27 EUROMATCH Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season when they host Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) in Aba on Wednesday. The People’s Elephant have endured a difficult opening, picking up just one point from their first four games – including a 2-1 defeat to [...]
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• Wright: Man City Must Be Punished Heavily

  30-09-2026 07:57 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal legend Ian Wright has pulled no punches in his assessment of Manchester City, accusing the club of cheating on an industrial scale following the landmark independent commission verdict. Speaking on ITV regarding the seismic ruling that found City guilty of the vast majority of their Premier League financial breaches, Wright insisted that standard penalties [...]
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• Man City CEO Adamant Legal Battle With Premier League Not Over

  30-09-2026 07:23 via completesports.com
  Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano has told his fellow European club bosses the already lengthy legal battle with the Premier League will take “a lot more time” to conclude. News broke on Friday that City had been found guilty of all but one of 115 charges they faced of breaching the league’s financial rules, [...]
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