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• Okonkwo Aims For AFCON Glory With Super Eagles

  23-09-2026 18:57 via completesports.com
  
  Arthur Okonkwo has set his sights on winning the Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Completesports.com reports. Okonkwo made his debut for the three-time African champions against Zimbabwe’s Warriors at the Unity Cup in May. The Coventry City goalkeeper was also part of the Super Eagles squad for the international friendlies against Poland [...]
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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
  Serbia
  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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• NFF To Celebrate Simon’s 100th Super Eagles Appearance

  24-09-2026 15:20 via completesports.com
  
  Moses Simon is set to receive a special honour from the Nigeria Football Federation ,NFF, if he makes his 100th appearance for the Super Eagles against Madagascar in Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture. Simon, who made his international debut in March 2015 against Uganda in a friendly, has established himself as one [...]
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• Nations League: Germany Look To Maintain Dominance Over Netherlands

  24-09-2026 15:19 via completesports.com
  
  Germany will be looking to maintain their dominance over rivals Netherlands when both sides kick off their 2026/27 UEFA Nations League campaign tonight at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam. The clash, billed for 20:45 CET today, will mark a new era for both nations. Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp makes his debut as Germany [...]
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• Nashville ‘completely aligned’ after securing playoff berth, says Callaghan

  24-09-2026 14:32 via soccernews.com
  BJ Callaghan says Nashville SC are "aligned completely from top to bottom" as they look to build on their strong form against Toronto FC.
  Nashville became the first team to secure their MLS playoff berth last weekend thanks to a 3-0 win over the Chicago Fire moved them onto 57 points.
  They sit 11 points clear at the top of the Eastern Conference and have won their last two games, following a 2-1 loss to Toronto earlier this month.
  Nashville remain very strong at home, though, and have
  
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• The Numbers Game: Spain take record unbeaten run to Wembley as Tuchel looks to rebuild trust

  24-09-2026 13:32 via soccernews.com
  Just over two months on from their heartbreaking defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals, England are back in action at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.
  And their opening game in the 2026-27 Nations League pits them against the team they would have faced in the World Cup final, had Thomas Tuchel's side not retreated into their own penalty area after Anthony Gordon's goal and conceded two late goals to Argentina.
  Spain travel to London off the back of their second World Cup win, having he
  
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• Gordon urges England to focus on their strengths, not replicate Spain

  24-09-2026 13:32 via soccernews.com
  Anthony Gordon agreed with Thomas Tuchel's comments about England's inability to control games and believes playing to their own strengths will help them win major tournaments.
  England lost their World Cup semi-final to Argentina 2-1, before going on to beat France in the third-place play-off and record their best finish at the tournament since winning it in 1966.
  However, England were levelled with a lot of criticism for how they played in the semi-final, having gone to a back five after taking
  
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• Euromatch NPFL: Ayeni Hails Doma United’s Display In Plateau United Draw

  24-09-2026 12:56 via completesports.com
  
  Doma United technical adviser Ayodeji Ayeni has praised his players for their performance despite their 2-2 draw against Plateau United in a Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday 5 encounter. The Savannah Tigers raced into a two-goal lead at home, with Adegbite Michael scoring both goals. However, Plateau United fought back in the second half [...]
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• Liverpool have no intention of sanctioning Florian Wirtz exit in January

  24-09-2026 12:34 via soccernews.com
  Liverpool have no intention of allowing Florian Wirtz to leave Anfield in January, according to German transfer journalist Christian Falk.
  While the 23-year-old might have arrived in the red half of Merseyside last summer for a record-breaking fee of £116million, the former Bayer Leverkusen starlet has struggled to find his feet since joining England’s elite.
  Yet to open his Premier League account this season, the Germany international has already been linked with an immediate return
  
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• Euromatch NPFL: Sporting Lagos Coach Credits Half-Time Team Talk For Crucial Win Over Enyimba

  24-09-2026 12:17 via completesports.com
  
  Sporting Lagos head coach Jeffery Buter has revealed that a crucial half-time tactical reset and psychological pep talk served as the catalyst for his side’s stunning 3-2 comeback victory over Enyimba in Wednesday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) fixture in Aba. Sporting Lagos pulled off one of the standout results of the season, handing the [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Dogo Promises to Resolve Tornadoes’ Scoring Problem, Seeks Patience

  24-09-2026 12:02 via completesports.com
  Niger Tornadoes technical adviser Kabiru Dogo has promised to work on the team’s finishing after the Ikon Allah Boys were held to a goalless draw by Warri Wolves in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday five fixture at the Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna, on Wednesday. Tornadoes created several scoring opportunities during the keenly contested [...]
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• AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles Must Aim to Win Every Game — Onyeka

  24-09-2026 11:19 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka says Nigeria must approach every game with the ambition of securing maximum points as they begin their quest for qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria will open their qualifying campaign against Madagascar’s Barea in a home fixture in Uyo on Friday. Onyeka Targets Positive Start Onyeka stressed [...]
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• Ex-Super Eagles Captain Converts To Islam

  24-09-2026 10:38 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles captain and defensive stalwart William Troost-Ekong has taken a significant step in his personal life, converting to Islam in Doha, Qatar. News of the conversion broke after prominent Qatari media outlets SarkinFoto, reported that the 33-year-old Al-Ahli defender officially recited the Shahadah (the Islamic profession of faith). Read Also:AFCON 2027Q: Ilenikhena Eager [...]
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