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• 5 Previous Fightbacks Staged By Super Eagles From Two-Goal Deficit

  08-10-2026 08:33 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Super Eagles, made up largely of new players, staged a remarkable fightback to hold Russia to a 3-3 draw in Tuesday’s international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium. Kelechi Iheanacho had given the Super Eagles the lead after 10 minutes, but goals from Lechi Sadulaev (30th minute), Matvey Kislyak (45+2nd minute) and Aleksey Miranchuk [...]
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• EUROMATCH NPFL: We’re Not Giving Up — 3SC Star Gbolagade Assures Fans After Kano Pillars Draw

  08-10-2026 17:30 via completesports.com
  
  Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) defender Adelowo Gbolagade has assured fans of Oluyole Warriors that he and his teammates will not give up but rather keep fighting despite their recent poor run of form. 3SC’s winless run continues after they were held to a goalless draw by Kano Pillars, in a rescheduled week 3 EUROMATCH [...]
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• ‘I’d Love To Play For Nigeria’ — Blackburn Rovers Star Eyes Super Eagles Call-Up

  08-10-2026 15:57 via completesports.com
  
  Blackburn Rovers striker Dapo Afolayan has expressed his desire to represent the Super Eagles of Nigeria at senior international level. The 29-year-old was born in London, England, to Nigerian parents and remains eligible to play for Nigeria. Afolayan has represented England C once, but the non-FIFA-affiliated side does not tie him to the Three Lions [...]
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• ‘I’d Love To Play For Nigeria — Blackburn Rovers Star Eyes Super Eagles Call-Up

  08-10-2026 15:57 via completesports.com
  
  Blackburn Rovers striker Dapo Afolayan has expressed his desire to represent the Super Eagles of Nigeria at senior international level. The 29-year-old was born in London, England, to Nigerian parents and remains eligible to play for Nigeria. Afolayan has represented England C once, but the non-FIFA-affiliated side does not tie him to the Three Lions [...]
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• ‘Think Long Term’ –Djokovic Backs Sinner’s Decision To End Season Early

  08-10-2026 15:55 via completesports.com
  
  Tennis great Novak Djokovic has thrown his full support behind world No. 1 Jannik Sinner’s decision to write off the remainder of the 2026 season to fully recover from a persistent knee injury, emphasizing that protecting a player’s long-term future must always override short-term competitive pressure. Sinner has been out of action since lifting his [...]
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• Learning The Role –AC Milan Legend Evaluates Chukwueze’s Flank Adaptation Under Amorim

  08-10-2026 15:35 via completesports.com
  AC Milan legend Mauro Tassotti has offered a balanced and encouraging appraisal of Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze, highlighting the Nigerian international’s ongoing evolution under manager Rúben Amorim. Speaking in a wide-ranging interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport as the Rossoneri prepare to return to Serie A action against Sassuolo following the international break, the [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Bendel Insurance Declare Goalkeeper Joshua Baba AWOL

  08-10-2026 13:56 via completesports.com
  Bendel Insurance have raised concerns over the whereabouts of goalkeeper Joshua Baba, declaring him absent without official leave (AWOL). The Benin Arsenal, in a statement issued on Thursday and made available to Completesports.com, said Baba was last seen on August 29, when Insurance faced Warri Wolves in the opening fixture of the season. Insurance Worried [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Sporting Lagos Coach Buter Fined N500,000 For Controversial Referee Remarks

  08-10-2026 13:10 via completesports.com
  Sporting Lagos head coach Jeffrey Buter has been fined N500,000 by the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, over comments made following his side’s local derby against Ikorodu City. Buter was sanctioned after admitting that he erred in his post-match interview, where he made remarks concerning the officiating during the encounter. In arriving at its decision, [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Shooting Stars’ Stuttering Start Puts Yusuf Under Pressure

  08-10-2026 11:30 via completesports.com
  Pressure is mounting on Shooting Stars technical adviser Salisu Yusuf following the team’s poor start to the 2026/27 campaign. The Oluyole Warriors were held to a goalless draw by Kano Pillars in a rescheduled Matchday 3 fixture at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, on Wednesday. The result means Shooting Stars have won just one [...]
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• U-23 AFCONQ: DR Congo Eliminate Mauritania, Set Up U-23 Eagles Showdown

  08-10-2026 09:37 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s U-23 Eagles will face the Democratic Republic of Congo in the second round of the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations, Completesports.com reports. DR Congo secured their place in the second round after eliminating Mauritania 2-0 on aggregate in the opening round. The Leopards suffered a 1-0 defeat in the first [...]
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• Silva Comes Out Of Retirement To Join Hong Kong Club At 40

  08-10-2026 09:17 via completesports.com
  Former Manchester City and Spain midfielder David Silva has come out of retirement after three years to join Supreme Sha Tin, the Hong Kong club announced Wednesday. The 40-year-old Silva, a member of Spain’s 2010 World Cup winning squad, ended his career in the summer of 2023 after sustaining a serious knee injury while in [...]
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• ‘Good Luck, Legend’ –Infantino Pays Emotional Tribute To Messi Following International Retirement

  08-10-2026 08:28 via completesports.com
  FIFA President Gianni Infantino has joined the global football community in paying heartfelt tribute to Lionel Messi, sharing an emotional message following the iconic forward’s retirement from the Argentina national team. Taking to social media to reflect on an unparalleled international career, Infantino posted a commemorative photo of himself alongside the Inter Miami star holding [...]
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• Arsenal’s Dowman Presented With Three Guinness World Records

  08-10-2026 08:05 via completesports.com
  Arsenal’s Max Dowman has been presented with three official Guinness World Records certificates following his breakthrough into English and European football. The 16-year-old has titles for: Youngest football player to win the Premier League at 16 years 144 days; youngest goalscorer in the English Premier League at 16 years 73 days, and youngest player in [...]
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• Ronaldo Reacts To Messi’s Retirement From International Football

  08-10-2026 07:40 via completesports.com
  Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute to his great sporting rival Lionel Messi, a day after the Argentina legend played his last match for his country, a 3-0 friendly win over Benin in which the 39-year-old scored one goal and set up two more. Messi wrote a post on Instagram reflecting on his final international fixture [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: ‘Records Are Meant To Be Broken’ –Ezeji Hails Obaje On Historic 100-Goal Milestone

  08-10-2026 06:31 via completesports.com
  Former Nigerian football star Victor Ezeji has extended his warmest congratulations to forward Godwin Obaje after the Rangers striker officially entered the elite history books by scoring his 100th Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) goal. Obaje’s landmark achievement has triggered widespread celebration across the domestic football landscape, spotlighting years of remarkable longevity, consistency, and goalscoring [...]
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• Galatasaray Provide Osimhen Injury Update Ahead Of Kasımpaşa Clash

  08-10-2026 06:13 via completesports.com
  
  Galatasaray club doctor Yener İnce has provided an update on Victor Osimhen’s fitness ahead of the team’s Turkish Super Lig clash with Kasımpaşa. Osimhen has missed Galatasaray’s last three matches across all competitions after suffering an injury during the club’s 3-2 victory over İstanbul Başakşehir last month. The injury also ruled the Nigeria international out [...]
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• McTominay returns to Napoli training following heart procedure

  08-10-2026 00:33 via soccernews.com
  Napoli have confirmed Scott McTominay is back in team training and available for selection after undergoing a minor heart procedure.
  At the end of August, the Partenopei announced McTominay had been diagnosed with a "mild benign arrhythmia" that would require surgery and sideline him until the international break.
  He subsequently missed four games for his club – three in Serie A and a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal in the Champions League – and was left out of Scotland's squad for their openi
  
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• Rogers rates start to Chelsea career ’10 out of 10′

  07-10-2026 23:33 via soccernews.com
  Morgan Rogers would rate the start of his Chelsea career as a 10 out of 10, even if the Blues' results have been mixed ahead of Saturday's meeting with Bournemouth.
  After winning their first two Premier League games under Xabi Alonso, Chelsea went into the international break on a three-game winless run (D1 L2), being trounced 3-0 by Brentford last time out.
  They sit 10th in the table ahead of hosting Bournemouth, who are themselves 17th with three points, having failed to win any of their first
  
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• Ex-Chelsea Forward Borini Retires From Professional Football At 35

  07-10-2026 23:22 via completesports.com
  Former Chelsea Italian forward Fabio Borini has announced his retirement at the age of 35, having also played for amongst others Roma, Milan, Liverpool. Sunderland and Sampdoria. The centre-forward was considered once one of the brightest young talents with a huge future ahead of him, but it never quite materialised. A product of the Bologna [...]
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• Ex-Tottenham Star Set To Run For FIFA President

  07-10-2026 23:00 via completesports.com
  Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Ramon Vega says he intends to stand as a candidate in next year’s Fifa presidential election. The 55-year-old is the first person to confirm he want to challenge Gianni Infantino, who has defied calls to step down in the wake of his failed plan to sell off stakes in the World [...]
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• James says Leeds cannot get carried away with unbeaten start ahead of Arsenal test

  07-10-2026 22:33 via soccernews.com
  Dan James has urged Leeds United not to get carried away with their unbeaten start to the Premier League season, as they prepare to visit champions Arsenal on Saturday.
  Leeds are one of five teams yet to taste defeat in the top flight this campaign, having won two and drawn three of their opening five matches.
  They went into the extended international break off the back of a goalless draw with Crystal Palace, having thrashed Newcastle United 4-1 in their previous match.
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• Lionel Messi: The Boy From Rosario Who Became Football’s Greatest Story

  07-10-2026 21:24 via soccernews.com
  Now that Lionel Messi’s international career has come to an end, there will be endless discussions about records.
  People will count goals. They will count assists. They will count appearances. They will count trophies.
  The problem is that none of those numbers truly explain what Messi meant to Argentina. Or to football.
  Because unlike most great players, Messi’s international journey was not defined by uninterrupted success. It was defined by struggle, expectation, heartbreak and red
  
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• Lineker Speaks Out On Potential Title-Stripping For Manchester City

  07-10-2026 21:14 via completesports.com
  
  Former England captain and broadcaster Gary Lineker has called on Manchester City to own their situation and accept whatever sanctions come their way following the club’s high-profile financial rule breaches. Speaking at the Leaders Week sports industry conference at Stamford Bridge, Lineker addressed the ongoing fallout surrounding the Premier League charges and independent commission findings. [...]
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• ‘It’s About A Battle Of Will’ — Joshua Promises All-Out Aggression Against Fury On Dec 11

  07-10-2026 20:55 via completesports.com
  Two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has sounded a fierce warning ahead of his long-awaited showdown against arch-rival Tyson Fury, scheduled for December 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. With the vacant WBA “super” heavyweight title hanging in the balance, both fighters have promised explosive stoppages. However, Joshua made it clear that his game [...]
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• Man City great Silva comes out of retirement to play in Hong Kong

  07-10-2026 20:33 via soccernews.com
  Manchester City legend David Silva has reversed his retirement from football to join Hong Kong Premier League club Sha Tin, at the age of 40.
  Silva made 309 Premier League appearances for City between 2010 and 2020 – the most by any player for the club.
  He scored 60 goals and provided 93 assists in the Premier League – the second-most by any City player behind Kevin De Bruyne's 118 – and won the title four times.
  He also lifted the FA Cup twice, the EFL Cup five times and
  
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• Isak and Gakpo both doubtful for Liverpool-Man City clash

  07-10-2026 20:33 via soccernews.com
  Andoni Iraola has revealed Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are both doubtful for Liverpool's clash with Manchester City on Sunday due to injuries they sustained on international duty.
  Having made an unbeaten start to Iraola's tenure, winning two and drawing three of their first five Premier League games of 2026-27, Liverpool face an enormous test this week.
  Their first game after the extended international break is against a City side who boast the Premier League's only remaining 100% record, havi
  
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• EUROMATCH NPFL: Kano Pillars Pick Up First Point Away To 3SC In Nine Years After 0-0 Draw

  07-10-2026 20:10 via completesports.com
  Kano Pillars earned their first point away to Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) in nine years with a 0-0 draw in a rescheduled NPFL Matchday 3 fixture at the Lekan Salami Stadium. The result ended a long drought for Kano Pillars, as their previous non-defeat away to the Oluyole Warriors came on June 7, 2017—also [...]
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• 2028 Olympics Qualifier: Player Withdrawals Won’t Affect Falcons Against Comoros — Eguavoen

  07-10-2026 19:35 via completesports.com
  Super Falcons interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has played down concerns over the absence of several key players ahead of Nigeria’s 2028 Olympic qualifying fixture against Comoros. Nigeria will face Comoros in a two-leg second-round tie, with both matches scheduled to take place at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo on October 9 and 13. [...]
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• Colombia youngsters are adapting quickly, says Lorenzo after win over Peru

  07-10-2026 19:33 via soccernews.com
  Nestor Lorenzo was impressed by the way Colombia's young players adapted during the first international break since the World Cup, which they ended with a 2-0 win over Peru.
  Samuel Velasquez and Daniel Arcila both scored their first senior international goals as Lorenzo's side claimed a deserved success at Inter Miami's Nu Stadium on Tuesday.
  Colombia accumulated 1.53 expected goals from their 16 shots, five of which were on target, compared to Peru failing to hit the target from five attempts w
  
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• Euromatch NPFL: ‘Losing Is Out Of It’ –Enyimba Assistant Coach Ukaegbu Confident Ahead Of Katsina United Trip

  07-10-2026 19:00 via completesports.com
  Enyimba FC assistant coach Lawrence Ukaegbu has struck a defiant and optimistic tone ahead of his side’s crucial Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash against Katsina United on Friday, declaring that the People’s Elephant are traveling north solely to secure a positive result. The Aba-based giants have managed to turn a corner following a difficult [...]
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