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• Carrick Merely An Interim Solution For Manchester United –Carragher

  12-09-2026 06:57 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes Manchester United coach Michael Carrick is merely an interim solution for the club and lacks the elite stardust needed to win major trophies. Carragher argues that while Carrick has done a good job stabilizing the club, he serves as a bridge to guide United back to a competitive level rather [...]
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• Ligue 1: Simon Features As Paris FC Maintain Unbeaten Streak After Draw With Lyon

  12-09-2026 23:34 via completesports.com
  Moses Simon was in action as Paris FC extended their unbeaten start to the Ligue 1 season with a hard-fought 0-0 home draw against Lyon. Simon came on with 11 minutes left and helped Paris FC record their second draw (two wins, no defeat) in the French topflight so far this season. Liam Rosenior’s Paris [...]
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• EPL: Saka, Bruno On Target As Arsenal Edge Sunderland

  12-09-2026 23:31 via completesports.com
  
  Bruno Guimarães and Bukayo Saka were on target as Arsenal defeated Sunderland 2-0 in Saturday’s Premier League game to maintain the gunners’ 100% winning record this ongoing season. In 55 minutes, Gunners defender Ezri Konsa was penalised for pulling down Dan Ballard in the box, but goalkeeper Raya read Enzo le Fee’s penalty with a [...]
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• CAF Champions League: Manyo Vows Rivers United Will Fight For Victory Against San Pedro

  12-09-2026 22:21 via completesports.com
  Rivers United captain Stephen Manyo has declared the team ready for their CAF Champions League first preliminary round second-leg clash against San Pedro of Côte d’Ivoire. Finidi George’s side will host the Ivorian outfit at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Sunday, with the tie finely poised after the two teams played out [...]
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• Serie A: Chukwueze Features As AC Milan Hold Lazio

  12-09-2026 21:53 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze played all 90 minutes as AC Milan played out an entertaining 2-2 draw against Lazio in Saturday’s Serie A game. The Nigerian international, who was making his fourth appearance, has bagged two assists this ongoing season. Read Also:2026 U-20 WWC: Falconets Ready For New Caledonia Challenge — Aduku Chukwueze has [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Doma United Maintain Perfect Start With Win Over Enyimba

  12-09-2026 20:24 via completesports.com
  
  Doma United maintained their unbeaten start to the new season with a convincing 2-0 victory over Enyimba at the Pantami Stadium. Sadiq Rilwan opened the scoring two minutes after the hour mark to give the hosts the lead. Doma United held on to their advantage and continued to control proceedings as they protected their lead. [...]
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• Alonso Laments Chelsea’s Defensive Struggles After Disappointing Draw With Hull

  12-09-2026 19:59 via completesports.com
  Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has expressed his frustration following the Blues’ defensive struggles this season. The London giants dropped points for the second straight game on Saturday, as they drew 2-2 with Hull City in Saturday’s league tie at Stamford Bridge. Morgan Rogers opened the scoring in the 7th minute off an assisted by João [...]
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• Haaland Is Unstoppable –Shearer

  12-09-2026 19:34 via completesports.com
  Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has described Erling Haaland as unstoppable, backing the Manchester City striker to potentially break his all-time Premier League scoring record if he remains in England. Shearer called Haaland the perfect centre-forward due to his speed, physical strength, agility, and exceptional movement inside the six-yard box. Read Also:La Liga: Ejuke Helps [...]
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• 2026 U-20 WWC: Falconets Ready For New Caledonia Challenge — Aduku

  12-09-2026 19:12 via completesports.com
  Falconets head coach Moses Aduku has assured that her team will give everything when they face New Caledonia at the Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź on Sunday. New Caledonia, making their debut in the competition, sit at the bottom of Group F after suffering heavy defeats in their opening two matches — a 5-0 loss to [...]
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• EXCLUSIVE: 2026 U-20 WWC — How Falconets Can Unlock New Caledonia, Advance (Data Analysis)

  12-09-2026 18:58 via completesports.com
  
  For the Falconets of Nigeria, the task on Sunday is simple enough. They need to beat New Caledonia to keep their tournament alive. The circumstances surrounding that task, however, are what’s more complicated. Nigeria have collected just one point from their opening two matches after losing 2–0 to Spain and playing out a goalless draw [...]
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• Ajayi Helps Hull Maintain Unbeaten Run In Premier League After 2-2 Draw At Chelsea

  12-09-2026 18:21 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria international Semi Ajayi was in action as newly promoted Hull City held Chelsea to a 2-2 draw in Saturday’s Premier League match at Stamford Bridge. Ajayi continues to be ever present in the Hull City backline as he was in action for 90 minutes against Chelsea. Hull are now unbeaten in their four Premier [...]
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• Petit: Arsenal Dodged A Bullet By Failing To Sign Vinícius

  12-09-2026 14:49 via completesports.com
  Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit has disclosed that the Gunners dodged a bullet by failing to sign Real Madrid forward star Vinícius Júnior, warning that the player’s temperament could have unsettled the dressing room. While acknowledging Vinicius’ immense technical talent, Petit in a chat with Boyle Sports, questioned whether a high-profile personality would fit into Mikel [...]
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• Man United Vs Man City: Red Devils, Cityzens Set For Manchester Derby Fireworks

  12-09-2026 14:22 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City are set to take a short trip to Old Trafford for a blockbuster Manchester derby clash against rivals Manchester United in Premier League 2026/2027 matchday 4 clash on Sunday, 13 September, 2026. The Red Devils are seeking for consecutive derby league victories over their in-form ‘noisy neighbours’ for the first time in 16 [...]
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• CAF Confederation Cup: Shooting Stars Motivated For CS Sfaxien Clash — Salami

  12-09-2026 13:20 via completesports.com
  
  Shooting Stars chairman, Taiwo Lekan Salami, says the players are highly motivated ahead of their away clash against CS Sfaxien in the CAF Confederation Cup, reports Completesports.com reports. Salisu Yusuf’s side will face the Tunisian side in the second leg of their first preliminary-round tie at the Taieb Mhiri Stadium in Sfax on Sunday night. [...]
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• 10 Top Nigerian Footballers Who Switched Clubs In The Summer Transfer Window

  12-09-2026 12:44 via completesports.com
  
  The 2026/27 summer transfer window has come and gone, bringing with it the usual frenzy, excitement, drama and suspense. While a host of players seized the opportunity to embark on new challenges at different clubs, teams across Europe also moved swiftly to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season. Nigerian players were not left [...]
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• EXCLUSIVE: Recounting The Super Falcons’ Centurion Journey In Africa

  12-09-2026 11:29 via completesports.com
  
  For much of 2026, it might be difficult to see anything beneath the disappointment surrounding the Super Falcons and the administrative woes in the Glass House. Nigeria arrived at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations as defending champions, but a quarter-final defeat to Cameroon ended their title defence and forced the team into a play-off [...]
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• Chelsea Unveil New Third Away Jersey For 2026/27 Season

  12-09-2026 11:09 via completesports.com
  Premier League heavyweights Chelsea have unveiled their new third away kit for the 2026/27 football season. Chelsea made the announcement in a statement on their official website on Saturday. “On sale today and completing the trio of lion-themed launches for our Nike kits for this season, the third kit belongs to those who dare to [...]
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• AC Milan Set To Offer Chukwueze New Contract

  12-09-2026 10:41 via completesports.com
  AC Milan are reportedly ready to offer Samuel Chukwueze a new contract following the winger’s impressive start to the new season. Chukwueze, who spent last season on loan at Fulham,has enjoyed a new lease of life under manager Ruben Amorim. The 27-year-old Nigeria international has registered two assists in three league appearances for the Rossoneri [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: 3SC Sign Long-Term Partnership Deal With Global Sportswear Brand KELME

  12-09-2026 09:34 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan have announced a long-term partnership with sportswear brand KELME. 3SC disclosed this in a statement on their official X handle on Friday. “Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) and global sportswear brand KELME are proud to announce a landmark long-term partnership, with KELME [...]
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• Neville Predicts Man United vs Man City

  12-09-2026 08:49 via completesports.com
  Gary Neville has revealed his prediction for the first big derby of the Premier League season as Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford. Michael Carrick’s side have had a topsy-turvy start to the season after falling to a surprise 2-0 defeat to Hull City on the opening day of the season. The Red [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Enyimba Boss Deutsch Confident of Positive Result Against Doma United

  12-09-2026 07:52 via completesports.com
  
  Enyimba technical adviser Emmanuel Deutsch is confident his side can secure a positive result when they face Doma United in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday three fixture at the Pantami Stadium on Saturday (today), reports Completesports.com. The People’s Elephant are seeking their first victory of the campaign after suffering a defeat to Niger [...]
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• ‘I’m Not A Robot’ –Amusan Reacts After Winning Silver In World Athletics Ultimate Championship

  12-09-2026 07:51 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian athlete Tobi Amusan has disclosed that she is not a robot following her silver-medal performance at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest. Recall that the Nigerian clocked 12.34 seconds to claim the silver medal, finishing behind American hurdler Masai Russell, who won the race in 12.22 seconds. Read Also:Amusan Leads Nigeria’s Quest [...]
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• Alonso Gives Injury Update On Palestra

  12-09-2026 06:23 via completesports.com
  Chelsea manager Xavi Alonso has disclosed that Marco Palestra can return before the September 2026 international break, eyeing either the match against Brentford or Bournemouth for his competitive Chelsea debut. Palestra made an excellent impression during the pre-season tour of Australia and Asia, playing both left and right wing-back. Read Also:Arokodare Makes Ajax Goal of [...]
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• Demystifying And Humanising FIFA! — Odegbami

  12-09-2026 06:00 via completesports.com
  
  On behalf of all Nigerians I welcome the delegation from FIFA to Nigeria. I wish them an enjoyable and fruitful stay. I pray that this will be the last time Nigerian football officials shall invite FIFA to the country for the purpose of resolving our self-inflicted domestic problems. Each time we did so (invite them) [...]
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• La Liga: Ejuke Helps Sevilla Return To Winning Ways After Pipping Valencia 1-0

  11-09-2026 23:51 via completesports.com
  Juan Iglesias scored a late header to give Sevilla a hard-fought 1-0 win over Valencia at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, in Friday’s La Liga clash. Nigeria international Chidera Ejuke featured in the encounter as he came on in the 63rd minute for his fifth league appearance this season. Prior to the clash with Valencia, who were [...]
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• Adams’ First Serie A Goal Not Enough As Fiorentina Extend Venezia’s Losing Streak

  11-09-2026 23:18 via completesports.com
  
  Akor Adams opened his Serie A goal account which, unfortunately, was not enough as Venezia lost 4-2 at home to Fiorentina on Friday night, completesports.com reports. Heading into the contest, both Venezia and Fiorentina had lost their opening three league fixtures. Fiorentina edged out the early exchanges and had a number of early opportunities through [...]
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• EPL: We Must Tighten Up –Alonso Speaks Ahead Chelsea Vs Hull City

  11-09-2026 22:26 via completesports.com
  Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has disclosed that the club must improve defensively despite a high-scoring start to the season that has seen them score eight goals and concede seven across three matches. The Spaniard, who has won four of his first five matches, said the aim was to retain the team’s cutting edge while strengthening [...]
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• Arokodare Makes Ajax Goal of the Month Shortlist

  11-09-2026 20:21 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has been shortlisted for Ajax’s Goal of the Month award following his impressive strike in the club’s UEFA Europa Conference League clash against Sion. Arokodare found the back of the net five minutes after the restart to complete his brace and cap an impressive performance. The 25-year-old enjoyed a productive [...]
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• World Cup 2030 Final: No Decision Yet On Venue -FIFA

  11-09-2026 19:38 via completesports.com
  
  FIFA has confirmed that no decision has yet been made on the specific venue arrangements for the 2030 World Cup. Morocco, Spain and Portugal are co-hosting the 2030 tournament and have already begun competing for the right to stage the final, with Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu and a planned 115,000-seat stadium in Benslimane, near Casablanca, viewed [...]
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• 2026 US Open Final: Rybakina, Sabalenka Target Grand Slam Title

  11-09-2026 19:08 via completesports.com
  The city of New York will literally be on standstill as two of the tennis powerhouses, Elena Rybakina and Sabalenka, will battle to win the US Open final on Saturday, which carries total prize money of $108 million. It will be the first time the top two women’s seeds have contested a US Open final [...]
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