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• Femi Azeez Set For Brighton Debut

  11-09-2026 07:45 via completesports.com
  Nigerian winger Femi Azeez is in line to make his Brighton & Hove Albion debut against Coventry City on Sunday. Azeez joined the Seagulls from Sky Bet Championship side Millwall on transfer deadline day, but his debut was delayed by a minor hamstring injury. Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler has confirmed that the 25-year-old is [...]
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• Flamingos To Open WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup Campaign Against Ghana

  11-09-2026 09:05 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Flamingos will begin their 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls Championship campaign against arch-rivals Ghana’s Black Maidens on Wednesday, September 16. The Group B clash is scheduled to take place at the CKB Stadium in Côte d’Ivoire. The encounter will be a repeat of the 2024 final, when Ghana defeated Nigeria on penalties after the [...]
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• EPL: Tough Challenge –Bassey Speaks Ahead Liverpool Vs Fulham

  11-09-2026 08:00 via completesports.com
  Fulham defender Calvin Bassey says his side are ready for a tough challenge as they prepare to face Premier League leaders Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday. The Cottagers head to Merseyside looking to bounce back after a 1-0 loss to Sunderland last weekend, while Liverpool are unbeaten in the league this season. Read Also:FG Pays [...]
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• FG Pays $100,000 Each To D’Tigress Players Following 2025 Afrobasket Success

  11-09-2026 07:44 via completesports.com
  
  The Federal Government of Nigeria has paid each player of the D’Tigres the naira equivalent of $100,000. The cash reward was confirmed by the Presidency on its X handle. This was the cash portion of a presidential reward package announced by President Bola Tinubu (represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima) in early August 2025 after the [...]
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• Todd Boehly On Verge Of Chelsea Exit

  11-09-2026 07:19 via completesports.com
  Todd Boehly and fellow minority investors are close to selling their stake in Chelsea, leaving the club under the full control of Behdad Eghbali and his Clearlake Capital fund. As reported by Telegraph Sport, last month that talks were under way for the sale of the 38.5 per cent share that is owned equally by [...]
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• Completely False –Alvarez Responds To Kidnapping Allegations

  11-09-2026 07:15 via completesports.com
  West Ham midfielder Edson Álvarez has categorically rejected claims linking him to a 2024 kidnapping plot in Mexico and threatened legal action against publishers of false statements. Álvarez posted a social media statement stating he has nothing to do with the events being reported and slammed sensationalist media coverage. Recall that media reports in Mexico [...]
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• UCL: Olise Scores Twice In Bayern Munich Heavy Win Against Bodo/Glimt; Man United Thrash Sabah FK

  10-09-2026 23:34 via completesports.com
  Michael Olise scored twice as Bayern Munich kicked off their Champions League campaign on a bright note after hammering Bodo/Glimt 5-0 at the Allianz Arena on Thursday. Following a scoreless first half and a crucial injury to Bodø/Glimt goalkeeper Nikita Haikin, Bayern Munich broke the deadlock immediately after the restart. Read Also:Fernandez Must Learn To [...]
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• I No Longer Want To Play For Switzerland Under The Current Coach —Okafor

  10-09-2026 22:29 via completesports.com
  
  Noah Okafor has announced he will not play again for Switzerland under the leadership of Murat Yakin, citing a breakdown in trust with the head coach. The 26-year-old has earned 26 caps for the Swiss national team since making his debut in 2019 but only featured for 19 minutes at the World Cup, coming off [...]
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• 2026 U-20 WWC: ‘I Am Very Satisfied With Result Against Nigeria’ — China PR Coach

  10-09-2026 21:39 via completesports.com
  
  China PR U-20 coach Wang Jun has said he is very satisfied with his team’s result against Nigeria’s Falconets, hailing his players’ discipline and game plan after their group stage clash at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. China PR held the Falconets to a hard-fought draw in their second Group F match on [...]
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• 2026 U-20 WWC: Aduku Reflects On Falconets’ Draw Against China

  10-09-2026 21:37 via completesports.com
  
  Falconets head coach Moses Aduku has expressed satisfaction with his side’s improved performance despite their goalless draw against China, Completesports.com reports. The West Africans bounced back strongly from their 2-0 defeat to Spain in their opening game, putting in a more disciplined display against China. China came close to breaking the deadlock on two occasions, [...]
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• I Can Have Strong Partnership With Mac Allister At Liverpool –Szoboszlai

  10-09-2026 21:10 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai has endorsed his partnership with Alexis Mac Allister, stating they have an instinctive understanding following a 2–1 Champions League win over Atlético Madrid Both players scored in Liverpool’s comeback win against Atlético Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday. Read Also:Fernandez Must Learn To Make Better Decisions –Ex-Rangers Goalkeeper Reacting after the game, [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Super Eagles Goalkeeper Obasogie Named Bendel Insurance Captain

  10-09-2026 20:49 via completesports.com
  
  Bendel Insurance have appointed Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie as the club’s new captain, Completesports.com reports. The 26-year-old shot-stopper will lead the Benin Arsenals, with experienced striker Kayode Oke named as his deputy. Obasogie recently returned to Bendel Insurance for a second spell after spending time away from the club. He previously featured for Tanzanian [...]
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• 2026 FIFA U-20 WWC: Impressive Falconets Hold China To 0-0 Draw

  10-09-2026 20:13 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Falconets held a strong Chinese side to a goalless draw, in their second group match, at the 2026 FIFA U-20 women’s World Cup on Thursday in Poland. More to follow…
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• ‘Bring It Home’ — Barry Hearn Pleads With London Mayor For Joshua vs Fury Fight

  10-09-2026 18:21 via completesports.com
  
  Veteran boxing promoter Barry Hearn has urged London Mayor Sadiq Khan to help secure Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury for the capital, calling it “the fight Britain deserves.” Hearn in a chat with Coral, said London must do everything to prevent the all-British heavyweight showdown from being sold abroad again. Both Joshua and Fury have [...]
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• Yamal Is Only Player Who Deserves Ballon d’Or —Ex-Man City Star

  10-09-2026 17:30 via completesports.com
  
  Barcelona defender Joao Cancelo has insisted that club teammate Lamine Yamal is the only player who deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or award. The race for this year’s Ballon d’Or is unusually open, with no outright favourite emerging before the final 30 nominees are considered. Yamal is among them, though his candidacy has steadily [...]
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• France Join European Revolt, Withdraw Support For Infantino’s FIFA Re-Election Bid

  10-09-2026 17:26 via completesports.com
  France have become the latest major football nation to turn on FIFA President Gianni Infantino, withdrawing their support for his re-election bid and joining a growing European revolt against his leadership. The French Football Federation [FFF] confirmed on Thursday that it would no longer back Infantino ahead of the FIFA Congress next year, citing concerns [...]
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• Football Fans Celebrate Big Wins As Champions League Returns With 46 Goals Across Two Nights

  10-09-2026 17:17 via completesports.com
  
  Clear wins by the competition’s heavyweights and the large number of goals also meant many fans benefited directly from staking on their favourites. The Champions League is back, and football fans are already recording major betting wins as the new season gets underway. Across the opening two nights, 46 goals were scored as Europe’s biggest [...]
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• China PR Vs Nigeria Live Blogging: U-20 WWC Group F Matchday 2

  10-09-2026 17:00 via completesports.com
  
  China PR vs Nigeria: Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup (U-20 WWC) Group F matchday–2 clash between Little Steel Roses of Peoples Republic of China (China PR) and the Falconets of Nigeria at the Arena Sosnowiec, Sosnowiec, Pland.
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• Gordon Fits Barcelona Style Of Play Better Than Rashford —Deco

  10-09-2026 15:25 via completesports.com
  
  Barcelona sporting director Deco said the club signed Anthony Gordon over Marcus Rashford because he fits the team’s style of play better. Rashford scored 14 goals for Barça last season as they won LaLiga and the Spanish Supercopa, but the Spanish champions opted against taking up a €30 million ($34.8m) option to make the deal [...]
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• CAF Confederation Cup: Shooting Stars Defender Adelowo Optimistic Of Victory Against CS Sfaxien

  10-09-2026 14:40 via completesports.com
  
  Shooting Stars defender Damilola Adelowo is confident the Oluyole Warriors can secure a positive result against Tunisian side CS Sfaxien in the CAF Confederation Cup, reports Completesports.com. Salisu Yusuf’s men will face Sfaxien in the second leg of their first preliminary-round tie at the Stade Taieb Mhiri in Sfax on Sunday night. Shooting Stars head [...]
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• Fernandez Must Learn To Make Better Decisions –Ex-Rangers Goalkeeper

  10-09-2026 13:00 via completesports.com
  
  Former Rangers goalkeeper Cammy Bell has criticized Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez following a costly second-half mistake in Rangers’ 1-0 victory over St Mirren. During the match, Fernandez won the ball near the halfway line but attempted a risky, over-complicated flick to teammate Dujon Sterling. Read Also:Okonkwo Hails Charlton Teammates After QPR Draw The pass [...]
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• Okonkwo Hails Charlton Teammates After QPR Draw

  10-09-2026 12:50 via completesports.com
  
  Arthur Okonkwo has praised his Charlton Athletic teammates for their resilient performance in Wednesday night’s goalless draw against Queens Park Rangers. Nathan Jones’ side responded positively to last weekend’s heavy 4-0 defeat to Stoke City with a determined defensive display at home. Okonkwo played a key role in securing the point, making two impressive saves [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Zulkifilu, Nworie, Rilwan Lead Early Scoring Race

  10-09-2026 10:43 via completesports.com
  
  Mohammed Rabiu Zulkifilu of Ranchers Bees, Kano Pillars defender Fabian Nworie, and Doma United forward Sadiq Rilwan have emerged as the early frontrunners in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, scoring race. Zulkifilu shot to the top of the goalscoring chart after a remarkable hat-trick in Ranchers Bees’ 4-0 demolition of Abia Warriors at the [...]
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• LaLiga Tiene Talentos De Todas Partes Del Globo, Pero… ¿Quiénes Hacen Historia?

  10-09-2026 09:32 via completesports.com
  
  Nadie discute cuando se dice que LaLiga española es una de las más grandes e importantes cuando de fútbol internacional se trata. Y gran parte de esto se debe a los deportistas que lo han dado y lo siguen dando todo cada vez que ponen un pie en la cancha. Sin duda alguna, jugadores como [...]
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• Chelsea’s 2016-17 Premier League Title Should Be Given To Tottenham —Pochettino

  10-09-2026 09:05 via completesports.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea should be stripped of their 2016-17 Premier League title for financial rule breaches and the honour retrospectively awarded to Tottenham, who he led to second place that season. Chelsea were fined £10m by the Football Association in July and given a suspended two-window transfer ban for multiple violations of the rules [...]
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• Nigeria Qualify For 2027 IHF Men’s U-21 World Championship

  10-09-2026 08:48 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s junior men’s handball team has secured qualification for the 2027 International Handball Federation (IHF) Men’s U-21 World Championship in North Macedonia. The National Sports Commission (NSC) confirmed the qualification in a statement on their X handle. The qualification was secured after the Nigerian team defeated Guinea 28-23 in their quarter-final at the 33rd Africa [...]
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• UCL: It’s Just Cramps’ –Iraola Gives Injury Update On Barcola

  10-09-2026 08:07 via completesports.com
  Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has disclosed that Bradley Barcola only suffered from cramps rather than a serious calf injury during Liverpool’s 2-1 Champions League victory over Atlético Madrid. Recall that Barcola pulled up holding his left calf in the 60th minute of his full debut, sparking injury fears. Read Also:Carabao Cup: Hold Me Responsible For [...]
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• UCL: They’re A Great Team —Napoli Coach Allegri Hails Arsenal

  10-09-2026 07:58 via completesports.com
  
  Massimiliano Allegri has labelled Arsenal a “great team” after his Napoli side were beaten on Wednesday night. Martin Odegaard’s 75th minute strike settled the Champions League showdown in Arsenal’s favour, though the result only tells half the story. The Gunners were dominant throughout at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, but a succession of missed chances [...]
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• Akintola Joins Omonia FC After Hull City Exit

  10-09-2026 07:58 via completesports.com
  
  Hull City have announced the departure of Nigerian winger David Akintola, who has left the club to join Cypriot side Omonia FC, reports Completesports.com. The Tigers confirmed that Akintola’s contract was mutually terminated to enable him to complete his move to Omonia. The 30-year-old will return to the Cypriot club for a second spell, having [...]
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• Carabao Cup: Hold Me Responsible For Chelsea’s Poor First Half Performance Against Leeds United — Alonso

  10-09-2026 07:10 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has taken full responsibility for his team’s poor first-half performance in the Blues’ 6-3 win against Leeds United in the Carabao Cup. The Blues came out flat at Stamford Bridge and found themselves chasing the game after a dominant opening 45 minutes from Leeds. Read Also:‘I Want To Keep Playing And [...]
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