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• Euromatch NPFL: Ogunbote Demands Plateau United Response After Enyimba Defeat

  05-10-2026 10:15 via completesports.com
  
  Plateau United technical adviser Gbenga Ogunbote has urged his players to put their disappointing defeat to Enyimba behind them and focus on their next game. The Peace Boys suffered a 2-0 loss to Enyimba in their Matchday 7 encounter in Aba on Sunday. Ifeanyi Ihemekwele and Richard Ezinne scored for the nine-time NPFL champions in [...]
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• Ozoemena Back In Rivers United Training After N14m Surgery

  11-10-2026 09:53 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles and Rivers United goalkeeper, Ani Ozoemena, has returned to full training after undergoing career-threatening surgery earlier this year, the club has confirmed. The surgery was fully funded by the hierarchy of the Pride of Rivers,— a clear sign of the Port Harcourt club’s genuine commitment to player welfare. The club revealed that the [...]
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• EUROMATCH NPFL: 3SC Seek First Point Away Ahead Of Kun Khalifat Clash

  11-10-2026 08:50 via completesports.com
  
  Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) will be eager to pick up their first points on the road this season when they travel to face bottom-placed Kun Khalifat FC on Matchday 8 of the EUROMATCH Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), completesports.com reports. The game is scheduled for Sunday, October 11 at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri [...]
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• Ballon d’Or 2026: 5 Stars Who Could Win Football’s Biggest Individual Award

  11-10-2026 08:36 via completesports.com
  
  All eyes are now on football’s most prestigious individual honour, the Ballon d’Or, following the conclusion of the 2025/26 football season and Spain’s 1–0 victory over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final. Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in extra time to hand La Roja their second World Cup title at the expense of [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Bendel Insurance Confirm Goalkeeper Baba’s Return

  11-10-2026 08:14 via completesports.com
  
  Bendel Insurance have confirmed the return of goalkeeper Joshua Baba ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, Matchday 8 encounter against Sporting Lagos. Baba’s return comes days after the club declared him absent without official leave (AWOL) for failing to report back to duty after his approved recovery period. The former Enyimba goalkeeper sustained [...]
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• Bayern Munich Sporting Director Slams Neuer After Costly Blunder Against Augsburg

  11-10-2026 08:08 via completesports.com
  
  Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has publicly criticized Manuel Neuer’s decision-making following the veteran goalkeeper’s costly mistake in Saturday’s 2-2 Bundesliga draw against Augsburg. Neuer’s early error gifted Augsburg the fastest goal in Bundesliga history, derailing the Bavarian giants’ momentum and squandering a golden opportunity to climb to the summit of the table. Augsburg’s [...]
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• Osayi-Samuel Named Man Of The Match In Birmingham’s Win At West Brom

  11-10-2026 08:04 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria international Bright Osayi-Samuel was named Man of the Match, as Birmingham City beat West Bromwich Albion 1-0 at the Hawthorns in Saturday’s Championship fixture. Osayi-Samuel made his ninth appearance in the English second division as a 41st minute penalty converted by August Priske sealed the win for Birmingham. The 28-year-old Super Eagles star, who [...]
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• Alebiosu Reflects On Grueling Road To Recovery

  11-10-2026 07:20 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles defender Ryan Alebiosu has opened up about a grueling period in his teenage years when a mysterious knee condition sidelined him for nearly two years, admitting the experience was deeply distressing. The Blackburn Rovers right-back revealed that the issue affected both knees when he was around 15 years old, leaving him unable to [...]
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• Man United Equal Unwanted 40-Year Record In 1-1 Draw With 10-Man Spurs

  11-10-2026 07:11 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United equalled an unwanted 40-year record after being held to a 1-1 draw by 10-man Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Saturday. The result means United have collected just six points from their first six Premier League games this season — winning only once and failing to win in their last four — their [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Plateau United To Miss Five Players Against Kano Pillars

  11-10-2026 06:50 via completesports.com
  
  Plateau United will be without five players for Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday 8 encounter against Kano Pillars as they continue to recover from various injuries. Monami Vongsuou and ThankGod Chinemeze are nursing knee injuries, while Seiyefa Jackson remains sidelined with a rib fracture. Utin Ikowem is also unavailable due to an ankle [...]
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• 2026 BSAFCONQ: Referees Admit Error, Confirm Nigeria-Ghana Clash Ended 3-3

  11-10-2026 06:22 via completesports.com
  
  Moroccan referee Driss Lamghaidar and his officiating team have admitted making an error by allowing extra time and a penalty shootout in Saturday’s 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Nigeria and Ghana in Kaduna. The decision left dignitaries and spectators at the venue bewildered, as the officials ordered extra time, [...]
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• ‘USA is not a football country’, says Giroud

  11-10-2026 01:33 via soccernews.com
  Olivier Giroud believes "the United States is not a football country" after his time with Los Angeles FC.
  The 40-year-old made his LAFC debut in September 2024, but left the MLS club less than a year later in June 2025.
  Across 38 appearances in all competitions for LAFC, Giroud scored five goals and provided three assists.
  He won the US Open Cup with the club in 2024, also finishing runner-up in the Leagues Cup in the same season.
  Now playing for Lille in his native France, Giroud reflected on h
  
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• St. Louis City’s Navarro wants to be ‘among the greats’

  11-10-2026 01:33 via soccernews.com
  Rafael Navarro is out to be one of the greats in MLS, having made a superb start to life at St. Louis City SC.
  Navarro has netted 15 goals in MLS this term, with five of those coming in as many games for St. Louis.
  He joined the club in a $12m deal from the Colorado Rapids at the end of MLS' summer transfer window.
  And Navarro has lofty ambitions as he aims to live up to a record-setting price tag.
  "It means a lot to me, because I like to be among the greats. I work hard for that, you know?
  
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• Neuer takes responsibility for ‘silly mistake’ in Bayern draw

  11-10-2026 00:33 via soccernews.com
  Manuel Neuer called his early error in Bayern Munich's 2-2 draw with Augsburg a "silly mistake".
  Bayern twice came from behind at WWK Arena to salvage a point as Ismael Saibari and Nathaniel Brown cancelled out goals from Robin Fellhauer and Rodrigo Ribeiro.
  Fellhauer scored after just 8.37 seconds as he dispossessed Neuer and dispatched into an unguarded net, recording the fastest goal in Bundesliga history.
  Bayern have started the Bundesliga season with 11 points from their first five matches
  
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• Amorim not worried about Ramos’ Milan performances

  11-10-2026 00:33 via soccernews.com
  Ruben Amorim is not concerned about Goncalo Ramos' failure to replicate his Portugal displays with AC Milan as he is prioritising team performances rather than his striker's goal record.
  Milan resume their Serie A campaign against Sassuolo on Sunday, having won three and drawn two of their first five games to start the Amorim era.
  The Rossoneri's major acquisition in the summer transfer window was Ramos, who scored 45 goals in 131 appearances for Paris Saint-Germain and won 12 major trophies, in
  
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• Carrick admits Man Utd regrets after 10-man Tottenham salvage a point

  10-10-2026 23:33 via soccernews.com
  Michael Carrick admitted there were huge regrets in Manchester United's camp for failing to kill off another team with 10 men, after they drew 1-1 with Tottenham.
  United spent long periods under pressure in front of a disgruntled Old Trafford crowd on Saturday, with Spurs passing up multiple chances to go in front.
  But when Bryan Mbeumo turned and slotted into the bottom-right corner with 73 minutes gone, and Rodrigo Bentancur was sent off for a headbutt on Luke Shaw soon afterwards, the Red Dev
  
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• Moffi Bags Maiden Bundesliga Goal

  10-10-2026 23:11 via completesports.com
  
  Terem Moffi opened his Bundesliga goal account as Hamburg secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Hoffenheim on Saturday. With Hamburg trailing 2-1, the Nigeria international, who came on for Martin Adeline in the 76th minute, restored parity for the visitors seven minutes later. Miro Muheim then scored deep into stoppage time to seal all three [...]
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• Liverpool Vs Man City: The Reds Face Stern Test Against In-Form Cityzens At Anfield

  10-10-2026 22:58 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool are set to host Manchester City in a crunch 2026/2027 Premier League matchweek 6 clash at Anfield on Sunday, 11 October 2026,  Completesports.com reports. The Reds face a stern test at home against City as both teams look to build on their performances before the international break. Liverpool and Man City have new faces [...]
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• ‘Ipswich deserved the win’ – O’Neil delighted with late victory against Fulham

  10-10-2026 22:33 via soccernews.com
  Gary O'Neil was full of praise for his Ipswich Town side as they completed a stunning 2-1 comeback over Fulham in the Premier League.
  After Ryan Sessegnon picked out the bottom-right corner with a long-range strike, Ipswich were heading for defeat at Portman Road.
  However, the Tractor Boys, who registered an expected goals (xG) of 1.15, levelled the scoreline in the 88th minute thanks to Abdoul Ouattara’s curling left-footed effort.
  And the action did not end there as captain Dar
  
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• Andrews ‘torn’ as Brentford keep Premier League unbeaten run intact

  10-10-2026 22:33 via soccernews.com
  Brentford boss Keith Andrews was left "torn" after seeing his side salvage a point against Aston Villa in a 2-2 draw at Villa Park.
  In an enthralling Premier League encounter, Yehor Yarmoliuk gave the visitors the lead in the 10th minute before Nicolas Jackson netted an equaliser 88 seconds later.
  John McGinn scored Villa's second 13 minutes from time, as his effort took a massive deflection off Kristoffer Ajer, who redeemed himself moments later, slotting home from close ran
  
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• Neville Criticizes Ronaldo’s Behaviour After Explosive Portugal Fallout

  10-10-2026 21:48 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United legend Gary Neville has launched a scathing critique of Cristiano Ronaldo following the veteran forward’s explosive fallout from the Portugal national team camp over the international break. Ronaldo stormed out of the Portugal setup after claiming that manager Jorge Jesus broke a promise regarding his playing time. The 41-year-old was left as an [...]
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• Spalletti says Juventus have learned plenty since Sassuolo defeat

  10-10-2026 21:34 via soccernews.com
  Luciano Spalletti believes his Juventus players have already shown they are quick learners this season, as they prepare to resume their Serie A campaign away to Cagliari.
  The Bianconeri emerge from the international break seventh in the Italian top flight, with 10 points on the board after five matches.
  And Spalletti was impressed with the response the Bianconeri showed after their unbeaten start was halted by Sassuolo, who inflicted a 3-2 defeat on his team on September 13.
  In the week after th
  
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• Hurzeler thrilled by Brighton’s response to Struijk red card

  10-10-2026 21:34 via soccernews.com
  Fabian Hurzeler was full of praise for his Brighton team after they overcame Pascal Struijk's second-half sending off to beat Sunderland 2-0 at the Stadium of Light.
  Having brushed aside Arsenal before the international break, Brighton took the lead in the 53rd minute when Maxim De Cuyper was on hand to finish past Robin Roefs.
  But just four minutes after going in front, the Seagulls were reduced to 10 men when Struijk was penalised for a last-man foul on Wilson Isidor, following
  
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• De Zerbi sees ‘right spirit and character’ in Tottenham’s draw at Man Utd

  10-10-2026 21:34 via soccernews.com
  Roberto De Zerbi is confident Tottenham's first Premier League win of the season is around the corner after seeing "the right spirit and character" against Manchester United.
  De Zerbi watched on as Spurs played out a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Saturday, despite going behind to Bryan Mbeumo's goal and seeing Rodrigo Bentancur sent off.
  The visitors had dominated for much of the encounter without reward, and they were hit with a sucker punch in the 73rd minute when Mbeumo finished
  
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• Solanke’s Late Strike Earns 10-Man Spurs 1-1 Draw At Man United

  10-10-2026 21:21 via completesports.com
  
  Dominic Solanke scored in stoppage time to salvage a point for 10-man Tottenham as they snatched a draw against Manchester United in a feisty encounter at Old Trafford. It looked as if United were about to pile more misery on the visitors following their pitiful start to the Premier League season when Bryan Mbeumo broke [...]
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• Complete Sports Celebrity Workout Delivers Memorable 3rd Edition, Dr. Ojeagbase Promises More In CSCW 4.0

  10-10-2026 21:10 via completesports.com
  
  It was an excitement galore at the third edition of Completesports Celebrity Workout (CSCW 3.0) held at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday 10 October, 2026. As witnessed in the previous two editions, participants turned out in large numbers to enjoy a day of fitness, wellness and fun. The event began with registration, [...]
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• BSAFCONQ: Ghana Edge Sand Eagles On Penalties In Kaduna

  10-10-2026 20:43 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Super Sand Eagles suffered a 4-5 penalty shootout defeat to Ghana after an entertaining 4-4 draw following extra time in the first leg of their 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (BSAFCON) qualifying tie in Kaduna on Saturday. Isa Hamza Manga was the standout performer for Nigeria, netting a hat-trick, including the opening [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Ikorodu City Down Kwara United, Tornadoes Hold Ranchers Bees

  10-10-2026 20:08 via completesports.com
  
  Ikorodu City defeated Kwara United 2-0 in their Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, Matchday Eight encounter at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on Saturday. Kwara United remain the only team yet to score an away goal in the NPFL this season. Farouk Salami opened the scoring for the hosts just two minutes into the [...]
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• Arsenal Make 27-Year History During Leeds Comeback Win

  10-10-2026 19:50 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal’s 2-1 victory over Leeds was tinged with history as the Gunners got themselves back to winning ways. Mikel Arteta’s men were given a fright at the Emirates against a dogged Leeds side who went ahead early in the second half through James Justin. The Gunners were staring at back-to-back league defeats until Riccardo Calafiori [...]
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• Lookman Features As Atletico Madrid Extend Winning After Edging Out Alaves

  10-10-2026 19:25 via completesports.com
  
  Ademola Lookman was in action for Atletico Madrid who continued their winning run in LaLiga with a hard-fought 2-1 win away at Deportivo Alaves on Saturday. Lookman was named in the starting lineup, making his seventh league (one goal) appearance before going off on 46 minutes. Diego Simeone’s side came into Matchday 8 chasing the [...]
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