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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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• 7 Most Popular IPTV Services For Live Sports

  15-09-2026 13:42 via completesports.com
  Looking for reliable ways to catch every goal, touchdown, slam dunk, or major golf tournament without expensive cable packages? IPTV services for live sports have become the go-to solution for fans who want flexibility, high-quality streams, and broad coverage of leagues worldwide. Whether you’re into Premier League soccer, NFL, NBA, MLB, UFC, tennis, or PGA [...]
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• Kenya Beat UK To Host 2029 World Athletics Championships

  15-09-2026 13:29 via completesports.com
  Kenya have been awarded the right to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships after beating competition from the United Kingdom. The historic decision was announced on Tuesday, during the 242nd World Athletics Council Meeting held in Budapest, marking a significant achievement for Kenya and African athletics. Read Also:2026 U-20 WWC: Falconets Land In Bielsko-Biała For [...]
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• Euromatch–NPFL: Obasogie Delighted With Winning Return For Bendel Insurance Against Kun Khalifat

  15-09-2026 12:54 via completesports.com
  
  Returnee Bendel Insurance goalkeeper, Amas Obasogie, has expressed his delight at relaunching his domestic career on a winning note following the Benin Arsenal’s 4-2 thumping of Kun Khalifat in Sunday’s EuroMatch–NPFL 2026/2027 Matchday 3 clash inside Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, Completesports.com reports. The Super Eagles goalkeeper and former Singida Black Stars FC of Tanzania [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: ‘Losing A Game Not The End Of The Season’ –Kun Khalifat Captain Ameh

  15-09-2026 12:50 via completesports.com
  
  Kun Khalifat FC captain Joseph Ameh has maintained an upbeat and resilient stance following his side’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) loss away to Bendel Insurance. Recall that in Benin City, Bendel Insurance found the net four times to overcome Kun Khalifat, who scored twice but could not prevent the hosts from claiming all three [...]
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• 2026 U-20 WWC: Falconets Land In Bielsko-Biała For England Showdown

  15-09-2026 12:29 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Falconets have arrived in Bielsko-Biala ahead of their Round of 16 clash against England, Completesports.com reports. The encounter is scheduled to take place at the Bielsko-Biala Stadium on Thursday, with kick-off set for 2pm Nigeria time. Moses Aduku’s side secured their place in the knockout stage in emphatic fashion, thrashing New Caledonia 10-1 in [...]
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• Carabao Cup: Fredrick Set For Brentford Debut Against Reading

  15-09-2026 10:36 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles defender Benjamin Fredrick is set to make his competitive debut for Brentford when they face Reading in tonight’s Carabao Cup clash. Fredrick joined Brentford from Simoiben Football Academy on loan in August 2023 before the Premier League club made the move permanent in April 2024. The 21-year-old was first included in Brentford’s senior [...]
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• 10 Top Nigerian Footballers Who Switched Clubs During The Summer Transfer Window

  15-09-2026 10:32 via completesports.com
  
  The summer transfer window brought plenty of big moves for Nigerian footballers, with several stars switching clubs and taking on new challenges across Europe and beyond. In this video, we take a look at *10 top Nigerian footballers who switched clubs during the summer transfer window*, including their new clubs, previous teams, and what these [...]
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• Amedspor Not Intimidated By Besiktas Test -Orban

  15-09-2026 09:27 via completesports.com
  Nigerian forward Gift Orban has made it clear that newly promoted Amedspor will not be intimidated when they face Turkish giants Beşiktaş this weekend. The warning comes hot on the heels of a stellar individual performance from Orban, who netted a sensational 23-minute hat-trick to help Amedspor crush İstanbul Başakşehir 5-0. Read Also:“They’re Too Strong” [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Uzoho Refuses To Hit Panic Button After Kun Khalifat Slow Start

  15-09-2026 07:42 via completesports.com
  Kun Khalifat head coach Obinna Uzoho remains unfazed by his team’s difficult start to the new Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, Completesports.com reports. The Owerri-based club are still searching for their first victory after three matches, having picked up just two points so far. Kun Khalifat suffered their first defeat of the campaign on [...]
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• Carabao Cup: Arsenal Will Be Tough To Beat –Ipswich Coach

  15-09-2026 07:39 via completesports.com
  
  Ahead of Ipswich Town’s Carabao Cup third-round clash against Arsenal at Portman Road, manager Gary O’Neil has admitted that facing Mikel Arteta’s side presents a uniquely difficult puzzle. While O’Neil pointed out that preparing for the Gunners from a tactical standpoint is relatively straightforward due to their rigid consistency and well-defined structure, actually stopping them [...]
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• Liverpool Legend Likens Arteta To Alex Ferguson

  15-09-2026 07:07 via completesports.com
  Jamie Carragher has branded Mikel Arteta ‘the Sir Alex Ferguson’ of the modern Premier League era after the Arsenal boss described the penalty given against his side as ‘not acceptable’. The Gunners might have maintained their perfect start to the season with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Sunderland on Saturday night, but the Spaniard was [...]
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• “They’re Too Strong” — Okoye Reflects On Udinese’s Defeat To Inter

  15-09-2026 06:59 via completesports.com
  
  Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has reacted to his side’s 5-3 defeat to Inter Milan at the San Siro, Completesports.com reports. Udinese Succumb to Inter’s Firepower Udinese made a stunning start to the encounter, racing into a two-goal lead inside the opening 15 minutes. James Abankwah opened the scoring before Jurgen Ekkelenkamp doubled Udinese’s advantage. However, [...]
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• Doma United Announce Signing Of Chadian Striker

  15-09-2026 06:40 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Doma United of Gombe have announced the signing of Chadian striker Bobandi Hyacinthe Cafusa. Doma disclosed the signing in a statement on their official website on Monday. “Bobandi Hyacinthe Cafusa is a Chadian striker who was born on 23rd December 2002,” the club wrote. “He brings a strong physical [...]
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• Jesus: I’m Prepared To Compete With Raphinha At Barca

  14-09-2026 23:10 via completesports.com
  Barcelona forward Gabriel Jesus has disclosed that he is ready to compete with his in-form teammate Raphinha for a starting spot in Hansi Flick’s lineup. Raphinha has started the season brilliantly, scoring eight goals and providing three assists in his first six matches. Read Also:‘We Miss Osimhen’ — Galatasaray Boss Admits After Slim Win Over [...]
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• Spanish, Italian Giants Considering January Loan Move For Madueke

  14-09-2026 23:02 via completesports.com
  
  Atletico Madrid and Juventus are monitoring the situation of Noni Madueke at Arsenal and are considering a January transfer move for the winger. The 24-year-old has struggled for regular Premier League minutes under Mikel Arteta so far this season, and that lack of involvement could open the door to a temporary move. Madueke remains highly [...]
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• ‘The situation is the same’ – De Zerbi not recalling Richarlison for EFL Cup

  14-09-2026 22:32 via soccernews.com
  Roberto De Zerbi reiterated that he cannot "pray" for Richarlison to stay at Tottenham after the Brazilian was omitted from their squad for their EFL Cup clash with Liverpool.
  Richarlison was left out of Spurs' Premier League squad for the season after he made his desire to leave the club clear during the transfer window.
  He had looked set to rejoin Everton before a move fell through, while a potential transfer to Trabzonspor also failed to materialise.
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• O’Neil wants to harness Portman Road atmosphere in Arsenal clash

  14-09-2026 22:32 via soccernews.com
  Gary O'Neil wants to harness the Portman Road atmosphere as he aims to guide Ipswich Town to an EFL Cup victory over Arsenal.
  Ipswich welcome the Premier League champions, and last season's EFL Cup runners-up, to Portman Road on Tuesday.
  The Tractor Boys claimed a 3-2 win at Crystal Palace last weekend, but in their last home game, they went down 2-0 to Liverpool, conceding both goals early on.
  And though Ipswich missed a chance to make the most of a packed crowd against a top club when the
  
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• 2026 U-20 WWC: Aduku Confident Falconets Can Overcome England Challenge

  14-09-2026 21:28 via completesports.com
  Falconets head coach Moses Aduku is confident Nigeria can overcome a tough England side when both teams meet in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Bielsko-Biala on Thursday. England finished second in Group B with four points, behind group winners Brazil, setting up a challenging knockout encounter against [...]
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• U-20 WWC: NSC Salutes Falconets On Qualification To Round Of 16

  14-09-2026 21:27 via completesports.com
  
  The National Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated Nigeria’s Falconets following their round of 16 qualification at the 2026 FIFA U-20 women’s World Cup. The Falconets sealed their place in the knockout round after hammering New Caledonia 10-1 in Sunday’s final group game in Poland. Following the dominant win, the Falconets finished second and will now [...]
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• FIFPRO Demands Reforms After Infantino’s Failed Sell Off Plan

  14-09-2026 20:41 via completesports.com
  Global players’ union FIFPRO has called for urgent governance reforms at FIFA following the collapse of Gianni Infantino’s proposed “sell-off” plan. The plan, which would have seen FIFA commercialize and sell parts of its competitions and data rights to private investors, reportedly failed to gain support from key stakeholders. Read Also:Blackburn Give Injury Update On [...]
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• Coutinho joins Neymar at Santos

  14-09-2026 20:33 via soccernews.com
  Philippe Coutinho has reunited with Neymar after signing a contract with Santos through to the end of the season.
  The former Barcelona and Liverpool playmaker has been without a club since February, having left boyhood club Vasco da Gama due to "mental exhaustion".
  But Coutinho has now joined Santos on a free deal, linking up with childhood friend Neymar, who he played alongside at Brazil, including at the 2018 World Cup.
  The 34-year-old had initially joined Vasco on loan from Aston Villa in 202
  
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• Ancelotti: Brazil Can’t Replace Neymar

  14-09-2026 20:16 via completesports.com
  Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has disclosed that it will be difficult to replace Neymar in the senior national team. Neymar called time on his international career after this summer’s World Cup, where Brazil were knocked out in the last 16 by Norway. Read Also:Durosinmi Thrilled To Rescue Point For Genk Against Gent In a chat [...]
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• Mourinho wants to see ‘best version’ of Vinicius

  14-09-2026 19:33 via soccernews.com
  Jose Mourinho says the prime version of Vinicius Junior is the one who is scoring goals, but the Real Madrid boss is satisfied with the Brazil star's form.
  Vinicius was linked with a move away from Madrid this summer, with Arsenal interested in signing the winger.
  However, Vinicius instead signed a new deal to remain with Los Blancos.
  But he is yet to hit top form in 2026-27, scoring just one goal in his six appearances, though he has provided a team-leading three assists.
  Vinicius has had oppor
  
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• Gattuso sees Tavares as ‘a player of Real Madrid level’

  14-09-2026 19:33 via soccernews.com
  Gennaro Gattuso believes Lazio defender Nuno Tavares is "a player of Real Madrid level".
  Lazio have made a strong start to Serie A winning 10 points from four games so far.
  Gattuso's side, who were on the wrong end of a Coppa Italia shock against Mantova, started their league campaign with wins over Bologna, Genoa and Udinese.
  They were then held to a 2-2 draw by AC Milan over the weekend, despite taking a 2-0 lead at Stadio Olimpico.
  In the draw with the Rossoneri, Tavares led his Lazio te
  
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• Milan Legend Claims Arsenal Flop Tavares Good Enough To Play For Madrid

  14-09-2026 19:27 via completesports.com
  Lazio head coach and legendary AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso says Arsenal flop Nuno Tavares has ‘everything it takes’ to be playing for Real Madrid with the right mindset. Arsenal were alerted to Tavares’ undoubted potential when he was playing for boyhood team Benfica and went on to wrap up an £8million deal for the [...]
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• Prediction: Barcelona vs Racing Santander

  14-09-2026 19:13 via soccernews.com
  Simply looking to extend on their sensational start to proceedings, Barcelona will welcome Racing Santander to Catalonia on Wednesday night.
  With a stacked midweek schedule from across the continent, there are plenty of attractive betting promotions available.
  Verdict: Anthony Gordon to score anytime
  Best Odds: 29/20
  Bookmaker: BetUS
  Barcelona
  Starting with the hosts, successfully defending their La Liga crown last season, Barcelona have certainly reestablished themselves as Spain’s u
  
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• Prediction: AC Milan vs Benfica

  14-09-2026 19:13 via soccernews.com
  In what is a heavyweight Europa League group stage opener on Wednesday night, AC Milan will welcome Benfica to the San Siro.
  With a stacked midweek schedule from across the continent, there are plenty of attractive betting promotions available.
  Verdict: Both teams to score
  Best Odds: 7/10
  Bookmaker: 1xBet
  AC Milan
  Starting with the hosts, while there might have been plenty of raised eyebrows across over the summer following Ruben Amorim’s arrival at the San Siro, AC Milan have enjoyed
  
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• Prediction: Manchester United vs Brighton

  14-09-2026 19:11 via soccernews.com
  Two camps who will turn their attention to EFL Cup action on Wednesday night, Manchester United will welcome Brighton to Old Trafford.
  With a blockbuster midweek schedule from across the continent pencilled in, there are plenty of eye-catching betting promotions available.
  Verdict: Charalampos Kostoulas over 0.5 shots on target
  Best Odds: 19/20
  Bookmaker: 1xBet
  Manchester United
  Starting with the hosts, missing out on what was a golden opportunity over the weekend as they eventually slumped
  
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• ‘I’ve never been the chosen one’, claims Dembele

  14-09-2026 18:33 via soccernews.com
  Ousmane Dembele claimed he has "never been the chosen one", putting his success down to hard work as he targets a second straight Ballon d'Or.
  Dembele scooped the prize last year after a stellar 2024-25 campaign in which he contributed to 46 goals across all competitions.
  He scored 33 times and provided 13 assists as Paris Saint-Germain won Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, and the Champions League. 
  Of those goal involvements, 33 (25 goals, eight assists) came in the second half of the se
  
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