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• Nasarawa United Boss Mangut Expresses Deep Concern Over Slow NPFL Start

  24-09-2026 06:45 via completesports.com
  
  The pressure is steadily mounting for Nasarawa United head coach Mbwas Mangut following a troubling start to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. The Solid Miners find themselves languishing in the lower rungs of the league table, sparking urgent calls for reflection and tactical redirection from the technical crew. Read Also:Euromatch NPFL: Sporting Lagos [...]
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• Can The Super Eagles Cope Without Victor Osimhen Against Madagascar And Guinea Bissau?

  25-09-2026 12:29 via completesports.com
  The Super Eagles are back in action as the journey to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations starts! Nigeria face two important tests against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, with valuable points at stake in the race for qualification. In this match preview, we take a closer look at both encounters, the assessment of Nigeria’s squad, the [...]
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• AFCON 2027Q: Okoye Finally Arrives Super Eagles Camp

  25-09-2026 11:30 via completesports.com
  
  Maduka Okoye has finally joined the Super Eagles camp in Ikot Ekpene ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The Udinese of Italy goalkeeper arrived in Uyo on Friday morning. The 25-year-old’s arrival means head coach Éric Chelle now has all 24 invited players at his disposal ahead [...]
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• ‘A Character Problem’ –Okoye’s Baby Mama Speaks Out Amid Cardi B Romance Rumour

  25-09-2026 11:29 via completesports.com
  
  The internet has been sent ablaze following rampant rumours linking Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye to American rap superstar Cardi B. Speculation intensified after the pair were allegedly spotted together at high-profile fashion events and dinners across Italy and Paris. Read Also:Criminals Pose As Runners, Steal Phones At 10km Race In South Africa While global [...]
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• 2027 AFCONQ: How Super Eagles Fared In Five Recent Matches Against Madagascar

  25-09-2026 10:49 via completesports.com
  
  The footballing rivalry between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Barea of Madagascar offers a fascinating narrative of growth, historic upsets and shifting continental dynamics. While historical encounters heavily favoured the West African giants, recent meetings have proven that there are no longer any “minnows” in African football. Looking back at their five most recent fixtures, [...]
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• Criminals Pose As Runners, Steal Phones At 10km Race In South Africa

  25-09-2026 10:48 via completesports.com
  
  Scores of runners had their cell phones stolen by criminals posing as fellow participants, during a 10km race in Johannesburg, South Africa. Runners were targeted during the Absa Run Your City race on Heritage Day, Thursday, 24 September. According to The Citizen, one runner said her bag was cut while she was running. She is [...]
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• 2027 AFCONQ: Ndidi Assures Super Eagles Won’t Repeat World Cup Qualifying Mistakes

  25-09-2026 09:07 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has said poor start to 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying will never happen again, emphasising a focused approach and the need to build momentum from the opening game of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar. 2026 World Cup Qualifying Heartbreak The Super Eagles missed the 2026 World Cup (their [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Finidi Revels In Rivers United’s Dominant Victory Over Kun Khalifat

  25-09-2026 09:05 via completesports.com
  Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has expressed satisfaction with his team’s emphatic 5-0 victory over Kun Khalifat FC in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday five encounter on Thursday, Completesports.com reports. Rivers United Dominate Kun Khalifat Salman Abubakar opened the scoring for the hosts in the 27th minute with a superb strike from [...]
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• AFCON 2027Q: Chelle Gives Reason For Okoye’s Super Eagles Absence

  25-09-2026 08:01 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has explained why goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is yet to join the team’s camp ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Madagascar. Okoye is the only player among the 24-man squad invited by Chelle for the matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau who is yet to report [...]
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• Murphy Backs Liverpool’s Barcola To Shine After International Break

  25-09-2026 08:00 via completesports.com
  
  Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy has expressed strong confidence in Bradley Barcola, predicting that the dynamic forward will seamlessly adapt to the Premier League and make an immediate impact for the Reds following the international break. As Liverpool look to fine-tune their squad for a demanding stretch of domestic and European fixtures, expectations surrounding Barcola’s [...]
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• Nations League: Injury Worry For Arsenal As Havertz Limps Off In Germany’s Clash With Netherlands

  25-09-2026 07:39 via completesports.com
  Kai Havertz will undergo an MRI scan on a hamstring injury sustained while playing for Germany. The Arsenal striker left the pitch just 30 minutes into his country’s 1-1 Nations League draw with the Netherlands in Amsterdam on Thursday night. Earlier in the first half, Havertz had been on the receiving end of a nasty-looking [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Fans Hit Out At Enyimba’s Poor Form Ahead Of High-Stakes Kano Pillars Clash

  25-09-2026 07:29 via completesports.com
  
  Tensions are reaching a boiling point in Aba as angry Enyimba supporters openly lash out at the club’s alarming run of form, just as the team prepares for a daunting Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) showdown against fierce rivals Kano Pillars on Sunday. The fierce backlash from the stands follows a troubling sequence of results, [...]
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• 2027 AFCONQ: I Want My Players To Be Aggressive, Play With Intensity Against Madagascar — Chelle

  25-09-2026 00:32 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has urged his players to be aggressive and play with intensity against Madagascar. The Super Eagles will host Madagascar on matchday 1 of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in Uyo on Friday. This would be the fifth meeting between the Super Eagles and Madagascar in the AFCON [...]
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• 2027 AFCONQ: Côte d’Ivoire Maintains Dominance Over Ghana in AFCON Qualifiers After 2-0 Win in Bouaké

  24-09-2026 23:37 via completesports.com
  
  Côte d’Ivoire maintained its long dominance over Ghana in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with a 2-0 victory in the opening Group C game of the 2027 qualifiers at the Stade de la Paix de Bouaké on Thursday. It extends Ghana’s winless run in AFCON qualifiers against the Elephants to five (four defeats, one [...]
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• Ayari: I Am Helping Yohanna Settle Into Life At Brighton

  24-09-2026 21:38 via completesports.com
  Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Yasin Ayari has shed light on the strong camaraderie within the Seagulls’ squad, revealing that he has taken an active role in helping new teammate Zadok Yohanna adjust to life on the south coast. Adapting to the fast pace, culture, and high intensity of the Premier League can be a [...]
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• OFFICIAL: Alaba Joins Okoye At Udinese

  24-09-2026 20:00 via completesports.com
  
  Former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich defender David Alaba has joined Serie A side Udinese as a free agent. Alaba is now teammate with Nigeria international and Udinese first choice Maduka Okoye. The club confirmed the signing on Thursday, September 24, after the 34-year-old Austrian defender signed a contract until the end of the 2026-27 [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Rivers United Climb To Second After Big Win Over Kun Khalifat

  24-09-2026 19:51 via completesports.com
  
  Rivers United moved up to second place on the Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, table after recording a convincing 5-0 victory over Kun Khalifat FC. Salman Abubakar opened the scoring for the hosts in the 27th minute with a superb strike from outside the box. Rivers United created several opportunities to extend their lead before [...]
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• Mané Launches Ambitious $20.4M Mango Processing Venture In Senegal

  24-09-2026 19:39 via completesports.com
  
  Senegalese football icon Sadio Mané has broken ground on SM10 Agro, a self-funded $20.4 million (approx. 11.7 billion CFA francs) agro-industrial mango processing venture in his hometown of Bambali. Moving beyond his remarkable exploits on the football pitch, where the Al-Nassr forward has previously funded schools and hospitals in his community, Mané’s latest initiative is [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Kwara United Boss Reveals Secret Behind Win Over Nasarawa United

  24-09-2026 19:00 via completesports.com
  
  Kwara United technical adviser, Ashifat Suleiman, has attributed his side’s 2-1 victory over Nasarawa United to their defensive resilience and ability to capitalise on their chances. The Harmony Boys secured all three points in their Matchday Five encounter at the Rashidi Yekini Stadium, Ilorin, on Wednesday. Sanni Muhammad put Kwara United ahead early in the [...]
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• Agassi Demands Meaningful Rest Periods For Overworked Tennis Stars

  24-09-2026 18:19 via completesports.com
  
  Tennis legend Andre Agassi has added his formidable voice to the growing chorus of concern regarding player welfare, fiercely demanding that tennis governing bodies implement proper, mandatory rest periods to combat the alarming rise of physical and mental exhaustion on tour. Speaking on the demands of the modern game, the eight-time Grand Slam champion in [...]
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• No Soft Excuses –McCoist Warns Man United Against Blaming European Commitments

  24-09-2026 17:41 via completesports.com
  
  Former Rangers star Ally McCoist has delivered a blunt assessment of Manchester United’s turbulent start to the season, warning that Michael Carrick’s side cannot use European football as an alibi for their domestic struggles. Speaking on their underwhelming form, which has yielded just five points from their opening five Premier League games and an abrupt [...]
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• Prediction: Serbia vs Netherlands

  24-09-2026 17:05 via soccernews.com
  Serbia and the Netherlands will meet at Rajko Mitic Stadium on Sunday in the second round of Nations League Group A2.
  The hosts have welcomed Dusan Tadic back into the squad, but injuries have taken away several important players. The Netherlands is beginning a new cycle under Xavi Hernandez.
  Verdict: Netherlands to winBest odds: 13/20Bookmaker: 1xBet
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  Serbia needs this international window to bring some improvement after a difficult first half of the year.
  Before the September fixtures, i
  
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• Prediction: Hungary vs Ukraine

  24-09-2026 17:02 via soccernews.com
  Hungary and Ukraine will meet at Puskas Arena on Friday evening, as both teams begin their Nations League Group B2 campaigns.
  Neither side qualified for the World Cup, and this competition offers a chance to rebuild some confidence. Georgia and Northern Ireland complete the group.
  Verdict: Under 2.5 goalsBest odds: 4/5Bookmaker: 1xBet
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  Hungary has had time to recover from the disappointment of last year’s World Cup qualifying campaign.
  The 3-2 defeat against Republic of Ireland was
  
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• September 26th: Saturday’s English Accumulator – 4/1 Special, Betting Tips & Analysis

  24-09-2026 17:00 via soccernews.com
  While England’s elite might have been forced into an extended interval due to the first international break of the season, there remains plenty of eye-catching matchups from across the lower leagues.
  Alongside the maiden round of Nation League fixtures, there are also some notable showdowns from both League One & League Two respectively.
  For those of you looking to stick on a weekend accumulator, we have taken a glance at some of Saturday’s most attractive English betting tips.
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• Joshua vs Fury Confirmed For December 11 In Cardiff

  24-09-2026 16:56 via completesports.com
  
  Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will contest their long-awaited all-British heavyweight fight at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on 11 December. The main event could take place in the early hours of Saturday morning in the UK, with organisers considering a late start to cater for audiences in the United States. According to BBC Sport, Joshua and [...]
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• Noonan wants to build on Cincinnati’s ‘deciding moment’ against Houston

  24-09-2026 16:32 via soccernews.com
  Pat Noonan believes FC Cincinnati's last-gasp draw against the Houston Dynamo could be a "deciding moment" in their quest to reach the playoffs this season.
  Cincinnati found themselves 2-0 down after 51 minutes at Shell Energy Stadium thanks to goals from Guilherme and Mateusz Bogusz, the latter scoring from the penalty spot.
  Bryan Ramirez halved the deficit in the 73rd minute before Kevin Denkey scored a spot-kick in the seventh minute of second-half stoppage time to seal a share of the sp
  
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• Carroll: How I Was Sexually Assaulted By Male Celebrity

  24-09-2026 16:27 via completesports.com
  
  Former England and Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has shared a deeply traumatic experience in his new autobiography, Owning It, revealing that he was sexually assaulted in 2021 by a male celebrity. The 37-year-old forward, who currently plays in non-league football for Dagenham & Redbridge, admitted that he debated for months with his publisher and partner, [...]
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• 2027 AFCONQ: Ghana Target First-Ever Win Over Côte d’Ivoire In AFCON Qualifiers

  24-09-2026 16:27 via completesports.com
  
  Ghana will be chasing history today (Thursday) as they target their first ever victory over rivals Côte d’Ivoire in the AFCON qualifiers when both sides meet in the 2027 opener in Bouaké. Today’s Group C clash at the Stade de la Paix is actually the third time both nations have been drawn together in qualifiers [...]
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• Guimaraes joined Arsenal for ‘new challenge’

  24-09-2026 15:33 via soccernews.com
  Bruno Guimaraes revealed he left Newcastle United to join Arsenal as he needed a "new challenge".
  Guimaraes secured a move – reportedly worth up to £75m – to the Premier League champions in August after a lengthy transfer saga.
  He made 195 appearances for the Magpies across all competitions, scoring 31 goals as well as providing 31 assists. 
  The Brazilian also captained Newcastle to their first domestic trophy in 70 years in the EFL Cup final in 2025, as Eddie Howe's team
  
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• Alaba joins Udinese as free agent following Real Madrid exit

  24-09-2026 15:33 via soccernews.com
  David Alaba has laid out his ambitions to "win again" after the former Real Madrid defender completed his move to Serie A side Udinese on Thursday. 
  Alaba has joined Udinese as a free agent on a contract that will run until the end of the 2026-27 season, following five successful years in the Spanish capital. 
  The 34-year-old brings with him a wealth of European experience, having also spent 13 years with Bayern Munich before making the move to Madrid in 2021. 
  He won 25 trophies
  
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