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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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• 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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• 2027 AFCONQ: ‘This Is Not The End’ — Chelle Optimistic Despite Humiliating Loss To Guinea-Bissau

  29-09-2026 22:56 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has said all hopes are not lost despite his team’s humiliating 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau, in Tuesday’s matchday 2, Group L 2027 African Cup of Nations qualifier. Nigeria were outclassed at the Estadio 24 de Setembro in Bissau, just three days after defeating Madagascar 2-1 in Uyo to kick [...]
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• AFCON 2027Q: How Super Eagles Rated In Disappointing Defeat To Guinea-Bissau

  29-09-2026 22:32 via completesports.com
  
  The Super Eagles suffered a shock 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday two encounter at the September 24 Stadium in Bissau on Tuesday night. Completesports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU rates the performances of the Super Eagles players in the Group L encounter. Stanley Nwabali 4/10 Not the best performance from [...]
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• Ruiz: I Want To End My Playing Career At Real Betis

  29-09-2026 22:03 via completesports.com
  Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabián Ruiz has made it clear that he intends to return to Real Betis to finish his professional playing career. Speaking about his deep ties to his boyhood club, the Spanish international opened up about his affection for the Andalusian outfit. Read Also:2027 AFCONQ: Guinea-Bissau Thrash Super Eagles 3-0 To Maintain Top [...]
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• AFCON 2027Q: Eagles Were Poor Against Guinea-Bissau –Lawal

  29-09-2026 21:54 via completesports.com
  Former Nigerian international Dimeji Lawal has expressed deep disappointment following the Super Eagles’ 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau in their second Group L match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Bissau. The hosts seized control early when Franculino Dju opened the scoring in the 15th minute, curling a precise effort past Nigeria goalkeeper [...]
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• ‘The Emperor Is Naked’ –UEFA President Unleashes Blistering Attack On Infantino

  29-09-2026 21:23 via completesports.com
  UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin has launched a blistering, high-profile attack on FIFA President Gianni Infantino, invoking Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale The Emperor’s New Clothes to criticize his leadership. Speaking at the European Football Clubs (EFC) General Assembly, Čeferin took direct aim at Infantino’s governance. Read Also:Man City’s Punishment Should Be Severe — La Liga [...]
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• 2027 AFCONQ: Guinea-Bissau Thrash Super Eagles 3-0 To Maintain Top Spot

  29-09-2026 20:12 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Super Eagles suffered an embarrassing 3-0 defeat away to Guinea-Bissau, in their second Group L fixture of the 2027 African Cup of Nations qualifier on Tuesday. More to follow…
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• 2027 AFCONQ: Tanzania Hold Madagascar To 1-1 Draw

  29-09-2026 18:18 via completesports.com
  Madagascar and Tanzania settled for a 1-1 draw in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash in Group L on Monday, September 29. The result came just hours ago in the Matchday 2 fixture. Both sides went into the game looking to bounce back after losing their openers. Tanzania lost 0-2 to Guinea-Bissau in [...]
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• England International Penalized, Fined For Speeding Behind The Wheel

  29-09-2026 17:56 via completesports.com
  England international defender John Stones found himself in trouble off the pitch after being caught speeding while driving his custom £150,000 “Urban”-styled Range Rover. According to the Daily Mail, the luxury SUV driver was pulled over by police for exceeding the legal speed limit and handed a financial penalty alongside court-administered fines. Read Also:I Hope [...]
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• Man City’s Punishment Should Be Severe — La Liga President

  29-09-2026 17:45 via completesports.com
  La Liga President Javier Tebas says Manchester City should face the most severe sanctions available if found guilty of financial breaches. Tebas made the statement on Tuesday in London at the Peak Performance & Health Summit co-hosted by FIFPRO and The Cleveland Clinic. His comments come after reports on Friday that an independent panel found [...]
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• AFCON 2027Q: Awoniyi Leads Attack; Adams, Lookman, Onyeka Start For Super Eagles Against Guinea-Bissau

  29-09-2026 17:35 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has made three changes to his starting lineup for tonight’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Matchday 2 clash against Guinea-Bissau. Stanley Nwabali retains his place in goal following his impressive performance in Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Madagascar. In defence, Bright Osayi-Samuel replaces Ola Aina at right-back, while Semi [...]
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• Guinea-Bissau Vs Nigeria Live Blogging: AFCON 2027 Qualification; Group L Matchday 2

  29-09-2026 17:00 via completesports.com
  
  Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria: Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2027) qualifying match (Group L, Matchday 2) between the Djurtus (The Wild Dogs) of Guinea-Bissau and the Super Eagles of Nigeria at Estadio Nacional 24 de Setembro, Bissau.
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• Prediction: Wales vs Norway

  29-09-2026 16:37 via soccernews.com
  Wales will attempt to halt a difficult start to their UEFA Nations League campaign when they welcome Norway to Cardiff on Thursday evening.
  Craig Bellamy’s side have suffered defeats in both of their opening League A Group 4 fixtures and currently sit bottom of the standings, while Norway have already collected three points and remain firmly in contention near the top of the section.
  Verdict: Away win
  Best odds: 11/21
  Bookmaker: BetNow
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• Monchi rescinds Yamal Ballon d’Or endorsement after angry Espanyol reaction

  29-09-2026 16:33 via soccernews.com
  Espanyol sporting director Monchi has issued an apology for endorsing Lamine Yamal's Ballon d'Or chances, having angered the club's fans by outlining his support for the Barcelona star.
  Yamal is one of the three foremost contenders to be crowned the best player in the world at next month's award ceremony in London.
  Real Madrid and France star Kylian Mbappe has generated plenty of support, as has Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane.
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• Brown admits surprise over Bayern move

  29-09-2026 16:33 via soccernews.com
  Nathaniel Brown admitted he did not expect Bayern Munich to sign him in this summer's transfer window.
  Brown completed a reported €50m move from Eintracht Frankfurt shortly after Germany's early exit from the 2026 World Cup.
  The 23-year-old made 75 appearances for Frankfurt, scoring seven goals and providing 12 assists while mainly operating as a left-back.
  Brown has played as a left-back and a number 10 under Vincent Kompany at Bayern, making six appearances for the reigning Bundesliga cha
  
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• Euromatch NPFL: Davido Own A Stake In Inter Lagos –Asika

  29-09-2026 15:17 via completesports.com
  Afrobeats superstar Davido and his long-time manager, Asa Asika, co-own a stake in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Inter Lagos. Speaking on the Manager’s Playbook podcast, Asika opened up about the duo’s expanding business portfolio outside of the music industry. Read Also:Euromatch NPFL: Finidi Satisfied With Rivers United’s Draw Against Ranchers Bees “We [...]
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• Liverpool keeps contact with Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni’s camp

  29-09-2026 14:39 via soccernews.com
  Liverpool is maintaining contact with Aurélien Tchouaméni’s representatives as it keeps track of the Real Madrid midfielder, according to TEAMtalk’s Graeme Bailey. There is no active push to arrange a transfer, with the France international focused on establishing himself under José Mourinho.
  Liverpool remains alert to the possibility of signing a leading midfielder despite being pleased with the progress of Trey Nyoni and James McConnell. Keeping in touch with
  
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• Prediction: France vs Italy

  29-09-2026 14:37 via soccernews.com
  In what is a heavyweight Nations League showdown on Friday night, France will welcome Italy to Paris this weekend.
  With another stacked Nations League schedule from across the continent, there are plenty of attractive betting promotions available.
  Verdict: France win
  Best Odds: 4/7
  Bookmaker: BetUS
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  Starting with the hosts, returning home with nothing to show following their World Cup adventure over the summer, France have got a new era underway. Officially getting Zinedine Zidane&rsq
  
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• ‘The levels weren’t what I expect’ – Toone and Kelly omitted from England squad

  29-09-2026 14:32 via soccernews.com
  Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly have both been omitted from England's squad for next month's Women's World Cup qualification play-offs, with Sarina Wiegman saying both players have fallen short of their usual levels this season.
  The Lionesses will take on Greece across two legs on October 9 and 13, with the winner of that tie progressing to a play-off final against either Slovakia or Ukraine.
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• Barcelona monitors David Raum and Tyrick Mitchell for free transfers

  29-09-2026 14:30 via soccernews.com
  Barcelona is monitoring David Raum and Tyrick Mitchell as potential additions when their contracts expire in 2027, according to SPORT in a report carried by Foot Mercato. The RB Leipzig and Crystal Palace left-backs are being assessed as possible free transfers.
  That would make January relevant for discussions over a future agreement, while an arrival without a transfer fee would follow at the end of the season.
  Raum’s availability is far from settled. The Bundesliga’s official webs
  
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• Arsenal and Tottenham step up interest in Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza

  29-09-2026 14:25 via soccernews.com
  Arsenal and Tottenham have stepped up their monitoring of Ibrahim Maza after watching the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder this season, according to TEAMtalk’s Graeme Bailey. The north London clubs are assessing his development and potential availability, with Chelsea, Manchester City and Aston Villa also following him.
  Maza’s rapid progress in Germany has given English clubs reason to look more closely, though Leverkusen has secured him on a long contract.
  The Algeria international join
  
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• Liverpool and Chelsea retain interest in Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni

  29-09-2026 14:21 via soccernews.com
  Liverpool and Chelsea remain interested in Alessandro Bastoni after intermediaries indicated that the Inter Milan defender would consider a move to England, according to TEAMtalk’s Graeme Bailey. Barcelona is also in the picture following its pursuit of the Italy international over the summer.
  Bastoni favored Barcelona when discussions were progressing, but has not ruled out the Premier League. Liverpool is assessing options for 2027 as it considers the longer-term shape of its defense be
  
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• AC Milan prepares fresh €40 million January move for Gonçalo Inácio

  29-09-2026 14:14 via soccernews.com
  AC Milan is preparing to return for Gonçalo Inácio in January, with Sporting CP’s center-back still a priority for Ruben Amorim, according to Corriere dello Sport’s Antonio Vitiello. The proposed move would revive a transfer that broke down late in the summer window.
  The September 26 report says Sporting had accepted a fee of around €40 million before the deal stalled because it could not secure a replacement. Milan is expected to work from a similar figure when i
  
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