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• Martinez hails Leverkusen’s ‘commitment and sacrifice’

  06-09-2026 14:32 via soccernews.com
  Carles Martinez lauded the "commitment and sacrifice" Bayer Leverkusen showed to earn him his first Bundesliga win in charge against Union Berlin.
  Leverkusen made a fast start against Union and went on to record a thumping 4-0 victory to get off the mark in the top flight this term.
  Equi Fernandez scored after just 41 seconds, with Facundo Medina, Patrik Schick and Ibrahim Maza adding the rest of the goals in a dominant display.
  It also marks the first time they have won their opening Bunde
  
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• Bundesliga: Onyedika’s Frankfurt Suffer Heavy Home Defeat Against Augsburg.

  06-09-2026 20:18 via completesports.com
  Augsburg hammered Eintracht Frankfurt 4-1 away in the Bundesliga on Sunday, completesports.com reports. Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika was in action for Frankfurt and saw 90 minutes of action. It was Onyedika’s second league appearance since joining Frankfurt from Club Brugge in the summer transfer window. Augsburg Nigerian forward Uchenna Ogundu was once again benched. [...]
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• CAF Champions League: Rangers Stumble To Home Draw Against AS Sobemap

  06-09-2026 20:15 via completesports.com
  
  Rangers were held to a 1-1 draw by AS Sobemap in the first leg of their CAF Champions League first preliminary round tie at the Moshood Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta, on Sunday. The Flying Antelopes started brightly and dominated the early exchanges, forcing the visitors to defend deep for long spells. Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side were [...]
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• EPL: Arsenal Edge Chelsea, Maintain 100% Winning Record

  06-09-2026 19:59 via completesports.com
  
  Martin Odegaard scored the winning goal as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in Sunday’s Premier League game at the Emirates Stadium to maintain their 100% winning record. Rogers’s opener shocked the Emirates crowd but only spurred on the Arsenal players, who subsequently launched a barrage of attacks on Xabi Alonso’s backline and inevitably found their equalizer [...]
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• CACC: Makinde Rewards 3SC With Two Buses

  06-09-2026 19:20 via completesports.com
  
  Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the immediate release of two buses, a 32-seater and an 18-seater, to the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan. The gift rewards the Oluyole Warriors for their impressive victory over CS Sfaxien of Tunisia in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round. Read Also:U-20 [...]
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• Serie A: Akinsanmiro In Action As Monza Draw Parma

  06-09-2026 19:04 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro was in action as Monza played out a 1-1 draw against Parma in Sunday’s Serie A game. The Nigerian international, who was making his second appearance for Monza this ongoing season, has bagged one assist. Read Also:U-20 WWC: 15 Things To Know About Nigeria’s Falconets’ Group F Opponents Akinsanmiro was [...]
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• Ziyech Departs Wydad Casablanca After Contract Termination

  06-09-2026 16:50 via completesports.com
  
  Wydad Casablanca have officially reached an agreement with Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech to terminate his contract by mutual consent, the club announced on Sunday. The Casablanca-based club confirmed the decision through an official statement shared on its social media platforms, bringing an end to Ziyech’s time with the team. “Sometimes, some stories are shorter than [...]
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• Prediction: Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal

  06-09-2026 16:46 via soccernews.com
  Getting their Champions League adventure underway on Tuesday night, Borussia Dortmund will welcome Villarreal to rural Germany.
  With a stacked European schedule pencilled in, there are plenty of attractive Champions League betting promotions available.
  Verdict: Borussia Dortmund win
  Best Odds: 4/5
  Bookmaker: 1xBet
  Borussia Dortmund
  Starting with the hosts, while Borussia Dortmund might have been hit with Super Cup heartbreak on August 22nd as they slumped to a 2-1 loss against arch-rivals B
  
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• Prediction: Real Madrid vs Inter Milan

  06-09-2026 16:32 via soccernews.com
  In what is a heavyweight Champions League opener on Tuesday night, Real Madrid will welcome Inter Milan to the Spanish capital.
  Ahead of what is a stacked European schedule from across the continent in midweek, there are plenty of attractive Champions League betting promotions available.
  Verdict: Both teams to score
  Best Odds: 8/11
  Bookmaker: BetUS
  Real Madrid
  Starting with the hosts, while Real Madrid might have appeared to be enjoying life under a returning Jose Mourinho, Los Blancos
  
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• ‘Not like Football Manager’ – De Zerbi says there is no quick fix for Spurs

  06-09-2026 16:32 via soccernews.com
  Roberto De Zerbi says Tottenham cannot expect their new signings to click instantly, "like in Football Manager", amid their winless start to the season.
  Spurs did at least avoid defeat for the first time in the Premier League this campaign on Saturday, though they are still goalless after a 0-0 draw with Nottingham Forest.
  With Aston Villa and Coventry City also yet to find the net, this is the first Premier League season to ever have as many as three goalless teams after three matchdays.
  It is
  
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• Gasperini: Dramatic win over Atalanta shows Roma players truly believe

  06-09-2026 15:33 via soccernews.com
  Gian Piero Gasperini felt Roma's late victory over Atalanta showed his players "really believe", as they kept their winning Serie A start going in dramatic fashion.
  The Giallorossi were clearly superior against another team that had a perfect record going into Saturday's game, firing off 39 shots to Atalanta's six.
  They have only attempted more shots in a single Serie A game once in the 20-team era (since 2004-05), registering 46 against Venezia in May 2022.
  Roma fell behind against the run of p
  
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• Euromatch NPFL: My Players’ Courage, Resilience Were Key In Inter Lagos Win —Doma United Technical Adviser

  06-09-2026 15:01 via completesports.com
  
  Doma United Technical Advised Ayeni Alexander has said his players’ courage and resilience were key factors in their 1-0 win against Inter Lagos, Completesports.com reports. Doma United of Gombe continued their impressive start to the 2026/2027 Euromatch NPFL season with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Inter Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Saturday. Sadiq [...]
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• CAF Champions League: Finidi Pleased With Rivers United’s Display Against San Pedro

  06-09-2026 14:51 via completesports.com
  
  Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has expressed satisfaction with his side’s performance in their CAF Champions League clash against San Pedro. The Port Harcourt club battled to a 1-1 draw with the Ivorian side in the first leg of their first preliminary round tie at the Laurent Pokou Stadium on Sunday. Issouf Dosso gave [...]
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• MLS: Janssen hat-trick makes Portland history, Sargent nets treble for Toronto

  06-09-2026 14:32 via soccernews.com
  Vincent Janssen became the first Portland Timbers player to score an MLS hat-trick as he helped the team to a thrilling 5-4 victory over Minnesota United.
  In a topsy-turvy meeting at Providence Park, which saw Portland pegged back from 3-0 up, it was the Timbers who eventually prevailed and walked away with the points.
  Janssen, in just his fourth match since joining Portland, scored a hat-trick by the 55th minute, becoming just the third player in MLS history to net a treble on his first start,
  
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• Rivers United Receive $2,000 Cash Boost After 1-1 Draw Vs FC San Pedro In CAFCL Tie

  06-09-2026 13:35 via completesports.com
  
  Players of Rivers United were rewarded to the tune of $2,000 by the club’s Administrator, Barr. Christopher Green, following Saturday’s hard-fought 1-1 draw away to FC San Pedro, in the CAF Champions League preliminary round first leg clash inside the Laurent Pokou Stadium, Ivory Coast, Completesports.com reports. Green, a former Executive Committee member of Nigeria [...]
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• ‘Football is beyond logic’ – Allegri rues Napoli collapse against Inter

  06-09-2026 13:32 via soccernews.com
  Massimiliano Allegri claimed "football is beyond logic" after Napoli's dramatic 3-2 loss to Inter and urged his team to keep improving.
  Napoli had taken a 2-0 lead at San Siro thanks to Matteo Politano and Rasmus Hojlund, but Inter's late turnaround saw them leave empty-handed.
  Lautaro Martinez scored a brace, with his second goal coming in the first minute of second-half stoppage time, after Marcus Thuram had pulled Inter level shortly before.
  As such, Napoli lost a Serie A match after bei
  
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• U-20 WWC: Falconets Ready To Make Big Statement— Aduku

  06-09-2026 13:04 via completesports.com
  
  Falconets head coach Moses Aduku says his players are determined to make a big impact at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. Nigeria have qualified for every edition of the biennial competition and will once again be looking to challenge for honours on the global stage. Aduku’s side have been drawn in [...]
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• Kompany credits Schalke defence after holding Bayern to goalless draw

  06-09-2026 12:32 via soccernews.com
  Vincent Kompany praised Schalke's defensive performance, but admitted his Bayern Munich side should have finished their chances.
  The reigning Bundesliga champions were held to a goalless draw at Schalke, despite accumulating 1.9 expected goals (xG) and creating six Opta-defined 'big' chances.
  Bayern failed to score in a competitive match for the first time since a 0-2 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup on 5 July 2025, while their previous goalless Bundesliga match was
  
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• ‘We don’t need long to change a game’ – Hurzeler backs Brighton to keep improving

  06-09-2026 11:32 via soccernews.com
  Fabian Hurzeler has backed his Brighton side to improve as the season progresses, believing they "don't need long to change a game".
  Brighton had to come from behind to secure a point against Leeds United, with Luka Vuskovic coming to their rescue in a 1-1 draw at the Amex Stadium.
  Brighton had found themselves under pressure after Jayden Bogle put Leeds ahead after 15 minutes, but Vuskovic got an important second-half equaliser. 
  The Whites dominated the opening period following Bogle
  
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• EuroMatch NPFL: Barau FC Have Big Dreams This Season — Agagbe

  06-09-2026 09:43 via completesports.com
  
  Barau FC head coach Eugene Agagbe says the Kano club have set their sights on achieving big things in the 2026/27 EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League season, Completesports.com reports. Barau FC, who are competing in the Nigerian top flight for the second successive season, made an impressive start to the new campaign with a commanding [...]
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• U-20 WWC: 15 Things To Know About Nigeria’s Falconets’ Group F Opponents

  06-09-2026 08:38 via completesports.com
  
  With the kick-off of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland on Saturday, 5 September 2026, Nigeria’s Falconets will commence their Group F campaign against reigning champions Spain on Monday, 7 September, followed by clashes against China on 10 September and New Caledonia on 13 September. Having reached the final twice, losing to [...]
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• Messi, Ronaldo Set To Become Teammates

  06-09-2026 08:29 via completesports.com
  
  Football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi could be set to play together on the same team for the first time ever. The pair have battled it out over the past two decades as the most dominant stars of their generation. They have developed a legendary rivalry, facing off against each other on 37 occasions [...]
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• Settle Your Own Terms –McCrackena Advises Joshua, Fury

  06-09-2026 08:04 via completesports.com
  Robert McCracken has disclosed that the decision whether Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury proceed with their long-awaited fight is entirely up to the fighters and not anybody else’s business. Speaking via Sky Sports, Joshua’s former trainer stated that both men have already proven themselves and deserve the right to dictate their own terms. Read Also:US [...]
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• We’re Still In Rebuilding Phase —Haaland

  06-09-2026 07:53 via completesports.com
  Erling Haaland believes that Manchester City are still in a ‘rebuilding phase’ when compared to Premier League champions Arsenal. City have endured a summer of upheaval with the departure of Pep Guardiola as well as key players such as Rodri, Bernardo Silva and John Stones. But the club has made a bright start to life [...]
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• CAF Confederation Cup: 3SC Boss Yusuf Braces For Tough Sfaxien Second Leg

  06-09-2026 07:35 via completesports.com
  Shooting Stars technical adviser Salisu Yusuf has warned his players to expect a difficult battle against CS Sfaxien in the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup first preliminary round tie. The Oluyole Warriors secured a narrow 1-0 victory over the Tunisian giants in the first leg at the Moshood Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta, on [...]
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• Man United Can Challenge For Premier League Title –Carrick

  06-09-2026 07:09 via completesports.com
  Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has disclosed that his side can compete with their Premier League rivals for the title this season despite being significantly outspent in the transfer market. Recall that the Red Devils were significantly outspent in the transfer market by rivals like Manchester City, Chelsea, and Tottenham during the summer window. [...]
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• Former Golden Eaglets Captain Tijani Joins Slovakian Club On Loan

  06-09-2026 06:47 via completesports.com
  
  Former Golden Eaglets captain Samson Tijani has joined Slovakian club FK Železiarne Podbrezová on loan for the 2026/27 season. The Nigerian midfielder linked up with Podbrezová from Czech outfit Dukla Prague. The agreement also includes an option for the Slovakian club to sign Tijani permanently on a two-year deal. Podbrezová Chief Hails Midfielder’s Qualities Podbrezová [...]
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• WAFU B Champions League: Edo Queens Beat Ghana’s Ampen Darkoa On Penalities To Clinch Title

  06-09-2026 06:01 via completesports.com
  Edo Queens were crowned champions of the 2026 WAFU B Women’s Champions League after defeating Ghanaian side Ampem Darkoa Ladies 4-1 on penalties in a thrilling final. The two teams battled to a pulsating 2-2 draw in regulation time, with Edo Queens twice coming from behind before holding their nerve in the shootout. Fast Start [...]
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• Lampard: Coventry Making Massive Improvement

  06-09-2026 00:46 via completesports.com
  
  Frank Lampard has disclosed that playing away at Arsenal felt daunting like a first game back in the top flight, whereas his Coventry City side grew into their narrow defeat against Manchester City with a clear identity and competitive threat. Opening the season away at the Emirates Stadium against the champions made it feel like [...]
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• Hull boss Jakirovic ‘would have signed immediately’ if offered seven points

  06-09-2026 00:32 via soccernews.com
  Sergej Jakirovic remains in dreamland following Hull City's unbeaten Premier League start, saying he "would have signed immediately" if he had been offered seven points from three games.
  Following victories over Manchester United and Coventry City, Hull had a chance to become just the second promoted club to start a Premier League campaign with three wins – after Bolton Wanderers in 2001-02 – when they hosted Aston Villa on Saturday.
  And though they were unable to preserve their perf
  
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