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• NPFL: Orji Blames Defensive Errors for Abia Warriors’ Poor Start

  14-09-2026 11:35 via completesports.com
  Abia Warriors assistant coach Bethel Orji has attributed the club’s poor start to the new Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, season to costly defensive mistakes. The Umuahia-based side came from two goals down to secure a 2-2 draw against Ikorodu City in their Matchday 3 encounter at the Enyimba Stadium, Aba, on Sunday. The result [...]
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• Saha Faults Carrick’s Slow Style Of Play At Manchester United

  18-09-2026 10:05 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has voiced sharp criticism over the team’s tactical approach under Michael Carrick, arguing that a sluggish tempo and overly methodical possession style are blunting the side’s attacking edge. While acknowledging Carrick’s deep football intelligence, hallmark traits of his legendary playing career, Saha in a chat with Betano, suggested that [...]
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• EUROMATCH–NPFL 2026/27: Abdallah Urges Calm As Warri Wolves Endure Slow Start

  18-09-2026 09:53 via completesports.com
  
  Warri Wolves Head Coach, Hassan Abdalla, has posited that the Seasiders have no reason to worry just yet following the team’s slow start to the 2026/2027 EuroMatch–NPFL season, Completesports.com reports. Warri Wolves are without a point after two rounds of games, following a 2-1 defeat away to Bendel Insurance of Benin on the opening day [...]
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• Ikorodu City Celebrate Atata, Adeoye’s Super Eagles Call-Ups

  18-09-2026 08:50 via completesports.com
  Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Ikorodu City have celebrated their two players Michael Atata and Aderemi Adeoye, on their Super Eagles call-ups. On Thursday, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle unveiled his squads for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau and the international friendly with Russia. Atata and Adeoye [...]
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• 2026 U-20 WWC: ‘We Came With Determination’ — Uzoma Reflects On Falconets’ England Win

  18-09-2026 08:26 via completesports.com
  Falconets captain Christianah Uzoma has credited the team’s determination for their impressive 3-0 victory over England in the Round of 16 at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Moses Aduku’s side delivered a dominant performance on Thursday to secure their place in the quarter-finals, with goals from Tosin Rafiu, Janet Akekoromowei and Mary [...]
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• EPL: Pedro, Caicedo May Be Available To Face Brentford –Chelsea Manager

  18-09-2026 07:50 via completesports.com
  Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has delivered an encouraging injury update ahead of his side’s upcoming fixture, confirming that virtually his entire squad is in contention and leaving the door open for Joao Pedro to make a timely return to the pitch. Speaking during his pre-match press conference, Alonso addressed lingering fitness concerns within the camp, [...]
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• 2026 U-20 WWC: CAF Congratulates Falconets After Dominant Win Against England

  18-09-2026 07:49 via completesports.com
  
  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has congratulated Nigeria’s Falconets following their impressive round of 16 win against England at the 2026 FIFA U-20 women’s World Cup. After finishing second in Group F, the Falconets thrashed England 3-0 thanks to goals from Tosin Rafiu, Janet Akekoromowei and Mary Mamudu. It was the Falconets’ second win [...]
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• 2026 U-20 WWC: Akekoromowei Fired Up For Falconets’ Title Quest

  18-09-2026 07:29 via completesports.com
  Nigeria forward Janet Akekoromowei says the Falconets are fully determined to lift the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup trophy. The Falconets booked their place in the quarter-finals on Thursday with a convincing 3-0 victory over England’s Young Lionesses. Moses Aduku’s side will face Colombia in the last eight in Lodz on Sunday afternoon, with [...]
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• 2026 U-20 WWC: Colombia Captain Turns Attention to Falconets After Poland Victory

  18-09-2026 07:01 via completesports.com
  Colombia captain Juana Ortegon says her team has already shifted its focus to Nigeria’s Falconets after securing a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, reports Comoletesports.com. The South Americans booked their spot in the last eight with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over hosts Poland in a keenly contested Round [...]
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• 2026 U-20 World Cup: Colombia Captain Turns Attention to Falconets After Poland Victory

  18-09-2026 07:01 via completesports.com
  Colombia captain Juana Ortegon says her team has already shifted its focus to Nigeria’s Falconets after securing a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, reports Comoletesports.com. The South Americans booked their spot in the last eight with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over hosts Poland in a keenly contested Round [...]
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• Lech Poznan victory ‘a great step forward’ for Palace, says Wharton

  18-09-2026 01:32 via soccernews.com
  Adam Wharton believes Crystal Palace took "a great step forward" by beginning their Europa League campaign with a 4-0 thrashing of 10-man Lech Poznan on Thursday. 
  Having won just one of their opening four Premier League fixtures under new boss Pierre Sage, Palace turned on the style at Selhurst Park with a dominant first-half display. 
  Yeremy Pino put Palace ahead in the 10th minute after capitalising on Terry Yegbe's wayward throw, before finishing past Mateusz Lis from ins
  
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• Samba revels in ‘mind-blowing’ Man City debut against Norwich

  18-09-2026 00:32 via soccernews.com
  Floyd Samba described his Manchester City debut as "mind-blowing" after his brace helped see off Norwich City as the Citizens reached the fourth round of the EFL Cup. 
  Samba, along with Geronimo Rulli and Allan, all made their debuts for City, and the trio wasted little time in making an impression during a 5-0 thrashing of the Canaries. 
  Enzo Maresca's side took the lead in the 29th minute through Samba, who headed into the bottom-left corner after Allan delivered the b
  
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• McGregor frustrated by ‘nervy’ Celtic during Ferencvaros defeat

  18-09-2026 00:32 via soccernews.com
  Callum McGregor described Celtic's display against Ferencvaros as "nervy" after they began their Europa League campaign with a 3-1 defeat at Celtic Park on Thursday. 
  Ferencvaros took a 20th-minute lead through Bamidele Yusuf before Mika Baur hauled the Scottish Premiership champions level just a minute before half-time. 
  However, the visitors would go into the break ahead as Kristoffer Zachariassen neatly flicked past Viljami Sinisalo in first-half stoppage time, after&
  
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• Rangers Women Will Compete In NWFL Premiership –Ezeaku

  17-09-2026 23:03 via completesports.com
  Rangers International FC is expanding its rich footballing heritage, with club CEO Amobi Ezeaku officially announcing that the newly formed women’s team will feature in the upcoming Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership season. The landmark development brings the famous “Flying Antelopes” brand into women’s elite club football, offering a massive boost to the growth [...]
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• Richter tells Philadelphia to stay focused ahead of Sporting KC test

  17-09-2026 22:32 via soccernews.com
  Interim coach Ryan Richter urged the Philadelphia Union to stay focused as they prepare to visit Sporting Kansas City in MLS on Saturday.
  The Union are on a fine 10-match unbeaten run in MLS, emphatically winning their previous two games by 5-0 scorelines.
  The most recent of those came away at San Diego FC last time out, with Cavan Sullivan scoring twice.
  Richter has led Union into the play-off spots in the Eastern Conference, but he wants no let-up when they travel to Children's Mercy Park.
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• Alonso welcomes Chelsea clarity after Clearlake deal struck with Boehly

  17-09-2026 22:32 via soccernews.com
  Xabi Alonso thinks it is important Chelsea now have clarity on the ownership structure at Stamford Bridge moving forward.
  Chairman Todd Boehly and director Mark Walker have agreed to sell their 25 per cent stake in the Blues, with majority shareholders Clearlake Capital completing a deal that values Chelsea at £5bn.
  It means that Clearlake will now own 86.5% of the club, with the Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss retaining a 13.5% stake.
  Clearlake co-founder Behdad Eghbali has become th
  
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• Ndidi, Simon, Iheanacho Headline Super Eagles Squad for Russia Friendly

  17-09-2026 22:31 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has announced a 24-man squad for Nigeria’s international friendly against Russia. The West Africans are set to face Russia at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Tuesday, 6 October. Captain Wilfred Ndidi headlines the squad, with Moses Simon, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Benjamin Fredricks. Midfielder Raphael Onyedika, [...]
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• FIFA U-20 WWC: Falconets To Face Colombia In Quarterfinal

  17-09-2026 21:47 via completesports.com
  Falconets of Nigeria will take on Colombia in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 women’s World Cup in Poland. The quarterfinal tie was confirmed after Colombia edged out hosts Poland 1-0 in Thursday’s round of 16 clash. The decisive goal came late, in the 89th minute, through an own goal by Poland’s Martyna Bartczak, [...]
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• Monaco CEO: We Will Sell Balogun In January Transfer Window

  17-09-2026 21:44 via completesports.com
  
  AS Monaco’s CEO Thiago Scuro has dropped a major transfer bombshell, with the club confirming that USMNT striker Folarin Balogun will be made available for transfer when the winter window opens in January. The announcement sets the stage for a high-profile scramble for the former Arsenal forward, who has experienced an up-and-down spell in Ligue [...]
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• Vanney convinced Galaxy are more coherent as play-off push heads to Minnesota

  17-09-2026 21:32 via soccernews.com
  Greg Vanney is convinced his Los Angeles Galaxy side are becoming more coherent as a unit as they look to enhance their MLS play-off hopes at Minnesota United.
  The Galaxy were held to a 1-1 draw on home turf by Seattle Sounders last time out, as Marco Reus' penalty just before half-time was cancelled out by Paul Arriola's 81st-minute equaliser.
  Consequently, the Galaxy sit 10th in the Western Conference standings, outside the wildcard spots on goal difference and five back of the Colorado Rapids
  
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• AFCON 2027Q: Chelle Unveils Squad For Double-Header Against Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau

  17-09-2026 20:46 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has unveiled a 24-man squad for Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Captain Wilfred Ndidi headlines the squad alongside defender Semi Ajayi, midfielder Alex Iwobi, and forwards Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Moses Simon. Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has also been called up, [...]
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• Women’s Super League Predictions: Man City aiming for another statement in title defence

  17-09-2026 20:32 via soccernews.com
  Manchester City have made a statement start to their Women's Super League title defence with a perfect two wins from two, but Chelsea got their first victory of 2026-27 with a thumping win last time out.
  They thrashed Manchester United 5-0 away from home, taking them into second, and leaving Eva Olid's team propping up the table.
  And things do not get any easier for United this weekend with another headline fixture, this time against Arsenal, who are also unbeaten in their opening two matches.
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• Bayern wary of Union despite ‘major transition’, says Kompany

  17-09-2026 20:32 via soccernews.com
  Vincent Kompany insists Bayern Munich are prepared for any changes Union Berlin might make ahead of their clash in the Bundesliga on Friday. 
  In what will be their last match before the international break, Bayern will be hoping to improve on their display against Elversberg in their last league match. 
  Bayern ran out 2-1 winners atURSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde, with Harry Kane's 72nd-minute winner coming after an equaliser from Maurice Krattenmacher. 
  
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• Euromatch NPFL: Rangers vs Nasarawa Suspended Due To Heavy Rainfall

  17-09-2026 19:56 via completesports.com
  The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) encounter between Enugu Rangers and Nasarawa United at the Dan Anyiam Stadium was suspended on Thursday afternoon, due to heavy rainfall which made the pitch unplayable. With the game tied at 1-1, the heavens opened up, eventually creating heavy pools of water across the turf that made ball movement [...]
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• Prediction: Stuttgart vs Borussia Dortmund

  17-09-2026 19:49 via soccernews.com
  Borussia Dortmund will look to preserve their flawless start to the Bundesliga season when they travel to Stuttgart on Saturday afternoon.
  While BVB have collected maximum points from their opening three league fixtures, their hosts have endured a mixed start to the campaign and are already looking to climb away from the lower half of the table.
  Verdict: Away win
  Best odds: 19/10
  Bookmaker: 22bet
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• Luna to miss the rest of RSL’s season with torn meniscus

  17-09-2026 19:33 via soccernews.com
  Real Salt Lake's Diego Luna has vowed to come back stronger after confirming he will undergo surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his knee. 
  Luna confirmed the news on social media earlier this week, revealing he will now miss the rest of RSL's campaign as they look to try and reach the MLS Cup Playoffs. 
  The 23-year-old has made 18 league appearances for RSL this season, registering 10 goal involvements (five goals, five assists), the joint-second highest total for the
  
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• Burna Boy To Headline Halftime Show At 2026 NFL Paris Game

  17-09-2026 18:56 via completesports.com
  Afrobeats megastar Burna Boy is set to take his global dominance to the gridiron, having been officially announced as the headline act for the halftime show at the 2026 NFL Paris Game. The landmark selection highlights the continuing fusion of elite sports and world-class musical entertainment as the NFL expands its international footprint into the [...]
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• 2026 U-20 WWC: England Coach Disappointed With Defeat To Falconets

  17-09-2026 18:41 via completesports.com
  
  England U-20 women’s head coach Lydia Bedford has expressed her disappointment following her side’s 3-0 defeat to Nigeria in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The Young Lionesses were eliminated from the tournament after a difficult encounter in Bielsko-Biala, with Nigeria’s Falconets securing a convincing victory. Falconets In Cruise [...]
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• 2026 U-20 WWC: England Underrated Us — Aduku Reacts After Falconets’ Triumph

  17-09-2026 18:36 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Falconets head coach, Moses Aduku, has revealed that England’s Young Lionesses suffered a 3-0 defeat because they underestimated the Nigerian side. The Falconets secured a commanding victory at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, thanks to goals from Tosin Rafiu, Janet Akekoromowei, and Mercy Mamudu. Read Also:FIFA U-20 WWC: English FA [...]
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• FIFA U-20 WWC: English FA Congratulates Falconets On Qualification To Quarterfinal

  17-09-2026 18:08 via completesports.com
  The English Football Association has has sent a congratulatory message to Nigeria’s Falconets, following their qualification to the quarterfinals of the FIFA women’s U-20 World Cup on Thursday. The Falconets sealed their place in the last eight after a dominant 3-0 win against the Young Lionesses of England. Goals from Tosin Rafiu, Janet Akekoromowei and [...]
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