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• Ruiz replaces Vidosic at Bighton

  28-08-2026 20:33 via soccernews.com
  Arturo Ruiz is the new head coach of Brighton Women after Dario Vidosic's surprising departure.
  Vidosic, who led Brighton to the Women's FA Cup final last season, stepped down on Friday to "pursue a new opportunity".
  He is reportedly set to take over National Women's Soccer League side Angel City.
  Vidosic won 24 of his 59 matches in charge of Brighton, while he averaged 1.2 points per game in the Women's Super League.
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• Hamburg Coach Offers Update On Moffi’s Injury

  01-10-2026 12:11 via completesports.com
  
  Hamburg head coach Merlin Polzin has provided an injury update on Terem Moffi ahead of his side’s Bundesliga clash with TSG Hoffenheim. The Nigeria international has been struggling with a knee problem since Hamburg’s last league game against FC Cologne, where he was replaced by Yussuf Poulsen after the break. Polzin is keen to avoid [...]
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• The 10 biggest Shocks In AFCON Qualifying History

  01-10-2026 11:58 via completesports.com
  
  Malawi opened their AFCON 2027 campaign with a 2-1 win over South Sudan in Lilongwe on 25 September 2026. Next comes Angola away on 6 October, and Egypt are also in Group B. Anyone checking the football odds and upcoming fixtures for this window should remember that Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying has a [...]
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• EUROMATCH NPFL: ‘Not The Result We Wanted’ — Katsina United React After Frustrating Draw With Rivers United

  01-10-2026 11:47 via completesports.com
  
  Katsina United have expressed disappointment after being held to a 1-1 draw by Rivers United at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, on Wednesday. The Changi Boys went into rescheduled fixture aiming for back-to-back home wins after beating Doma United 2-1 last weekend, but were forced to settle for a point. Rivers United took the lead two [...]
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• You Don’t Deserve To Have The Best –Ronaldo’s Sister Slams Portugal After Shock Exit

  01-10-2026 10:55 via completesports.com
  
  Elma Aveiro, the elder sister of Cristiano Ronaldo, has sparked a fierce backlash after launching a scathing attack on Portuguese fans, the national media, and the country’s football setup. Her furious reaction follows high drama in the Portugal national team camp, which culminated in Ronaldo deciding to leave the squad following tension surrounding his role [...]
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• Gibbs-White already eyeing Euro 2028 England call-up

  01-10-2026 10:33 via soccernews.com
  Morgan Gibbs-White says he already has his eye on an England call-up for Euro 2028 after getting back into the squad for the Nations League.
  The Nottingham Forest captain was a surprise omission from the Three Lions' World Cup squad, after registering 25 goal involvements in all competitions in 2025-26 (18 goals, seven assists).
  He both scored and assisted more than any other Forest player, while only eight Premier League players bettered his goal involvements tally last term.
  And no player
  
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• Nigeria @ 66: Complete Sports Salutes Nigerians On Independence Day

  01-10-2026 10:26 via completesports.com
  
  As Nigeria commemorates 66 years of independence today, October 1, 2026, Completesports.com joins Nigerians at home and across the world in celebrating our nation and reflecting on the journey that has brought us to this important milestone. Independence Day offers an opportunity to honour the resilience, creativity and determination of Nigerians who continue to contribute [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Sporting Lagos Striker Hadi Laments Missed Chances After Derby Stalemate

  01-10-2026 10:25 via completesports.com
  
  Following their goalless draw in the Lagos Derby against Ikorodu City, Sporting Lagos striker Haruna Hadi has expressed frustration over his side’s inability to convert their chances. Despite the mounting frustrations on and off the pitch, Hadi emphasized that the squad remains fully focused on resolving their goalscoring struggles and keeping their morale high. Read [...]
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• Ekweremadu Heads 13-Member Local Organising Committee For 23rd NSF Coal City Games

  01-10-2026 09:06 via completesports.com
  
  LIoyd Ekweremadu, Enugu State Commissioner for Sports, has been named as Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC)for the 23rd National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged ‘Coal City Games’ 2026, Completesports.com reports. The LOC is made up of 13 members, with Bamiduro Olumide, as Secretary. This is even as 21 other Sub – Committees were also [...]
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• Etihad Airways Threaten Legal Action Against Premier League After Man City Guilty Verdict

  01-10-2026 08:45 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City sponsor, Etihad Airways, has threatened legal action against the Premier League after the club was found guilty of all financial breaches. The Premier League announced on Tuesday that City had been found guilty by an independent commission of all charges against them. In an explosive verdict, the Premier League stated that the club [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Ikorodu City Deserved Victory Against Sporting Lagos — Coach Ozebagbe

  01-10-2026 08:26 via completesports.com
  Ikorodu City coach Bright Ozebagbe has expressed mixed feelings following his side’s goalless draw against Sporting Lagos in the fiercely contested Lagos Derby at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan. While acknowledging the intensity of the encounter, Ozebagbe believed his team did enough during a disciplined first-half display to have secured all three points. Read Also:Euromatch [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL:Rangers Celebrate Obaje’s 100th Career Goal

  01-10-2026 08:00 via completesports.com
  
  Euromatch NPFL:Rangers Celebrate Obaje’s 100th Career Goal Rangers have celebrated their talismanic striker, Godwin Obaje, after he scored his 100th goal in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Obaje reached the landmark on Wednesday, scoring the decisive goal in Rangers’ 1-0 away victory over Warri Wolves in Ozoro, Delta State. Obaje converted from the penalty [...]
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• Ex-Man United Star Smalling Joins FC Porto On Free Transfer

  01-10-2026 07:52 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has completed a move to FC Porto on a free transfer, marking his return to European football. Porto confirmed on Tuesday, September 30, that the 36-year-old English centre-back signed a deal until the end of the 2026/27 Primeira Liga season, with an option for a further year. Smalling had [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: We Must Work On Our Finishing –Sporting Lagos Coach Reacts After Draw Against Ikorodu City

  01-10-2026 07:44 via completesports.com
  
  Sporting Lagos head coach Jeffery Buter has stressed the urgent need for his side to sharpen their cutting edge in front of goal if they are to make meaningful progress in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). He made this known following his team’s goalless draw against Ikorodu City in a fiercely contested Lagos Derby [...]
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• Xavi: A shame for Netherlands to lose injured Van Hecke

  01-10-2026 00:33 via soccernews.com
  Jan Paul van Hecke had to leave the Netherlands' Nations League squad through injury, with Xavi saying it is a "shame" the team will be without the defender.
  It was confirmed on Wednesday that Van Hecke would return to Tottenham for further treatment for an issue he sustained against Serbia on Sunday.
  Van Hecke had started both of the Netherlands' matches so far, partnering Virgil van Dijk in defence to help the team to a 1-1 draw with Germany and a 2-1 win over Serbia.
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• Wicky excited to see Sporting KC’s confidence build

  01-10-2026 00:33 via soccernews.com
  Raphael Wicky is hopeful that Sporting Kansas City's recent wins will continue to help build their confidence ahead of a visit to the Seattle Sounders in MLS.
  Sporting have won two of their last three league games (L1), including a 2-0 victory over high-flying Houston Dynamo last time out.
  That was their first clean sheet of the 2026 season, though they remain bottom of the Western Conference with 21 points, 14 behind the ninth-place Sounders, who occupy the final playoff spot with eight ga
  
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• ‘Not ideal’ for Arsenal to drop points after late mix-up, says Russo

  01-10-2026 00:33 via soccernews.com
  Alessia Russo conceded it was "not ideal" for Arsenal to drop points in a 2-2 draw with Paris FC in the Women's Champions League, but hopes the goals keep flowing.
  Arsenal had led 2-0 against Paris, but a freakish late mix-up ultimately gifted the hosts a late equaliser after they had pulled themselves back into the game.
  Russo netted her first goal of the season just before the break, playing a neat one-two with Georgia Stanway before picking out the bottom corner.
  Shortly after, Evelyne V
  
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• NFF Appeals CAF Decision To Annul Edo Queens’ WAFU-B Final Victory

  30-09-2026 23:55 via completesports.com
  
  The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has formally appealed CAF’s decision to annul Edo Queens’ victory in the 2026 WAFU-B Women’s Champions League qualifying final. The appeal, filed on Tuesday September 30 and signed by Deputy General Secretary Emmanuel Edem Ikpeme, challenges the ruling of the CAF Organising Committee for Women’s Football of September 26. Edo [...]
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• Ronaldo leaves Portugal’s Nations League camp amid reports of rift

  30-09-2026 22:33 via soccernews.com
  Cristiano Ronaldo announced he has left Portugal's Nations League squad ahead of their match against Denmark on Thursday.
  Ronaldo started for Portugal in their 1-0 win over Wales in their opening game before being taken off in the 67th minute, but was an unused substitute in the 2-1 victory against Norway.
  Following that game, there have been reports of a rift between Ronaldo and head coach Jorge Jesus, who had stated before the game that he planned to use the 41-year-old at some stage.
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• Nations League: Ronaldo Leaves Portugal Camp Ahead Of Denmark Clash

  30-09-2026 21:14 via completesports.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that he has officially left the Portugal camp midway through the international break. He has stated that he ‘will tell the truth’ about why he has departed amid reported frustration over his lack of minutes. Ronaldo was an unused substitute for Portugal in their 2-1 win over Norway on Sunday, with [...]
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• Beach Soccer AFCONQ: Sand Eagles Set For Senegal Friendlies Ahead Ghana Clash

  30-09-2026 21:03 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Super Sand Eagles will step up preparations for the 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with a double-header friendly against African champions Senegal next month. The two matches will be played on October 3 and 5 at the Murtala Muhammed Square Beach Soccer Arena in Kaduna. The friendlies are expected to provide [...]
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• Joshua, Fury Set For First Face-Off Ahead Of Heavyweight Clash

  30-09-2026 20:36 via completesports.com
  
  British heavyweight rivals Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are set to come face-to-face for the first time in London ahead of their blockbuster showdown. The long-awaited clash, officially confirmed for Friday, December 11, 2026, will take place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, and will stream live globally on Netflix. Read Also:Eubank Jr Offers [...]
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• Real Madrid’s Asencio to have surgery on leg fracture

  30-09-2026 20:33 via soccernews.com
  Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio is set to have surgery on a stress fracture in his right tibia.
  Asencio has been struggling with the injury since the start of the season and was not included in any of Madrid's first five matchday squads this term.
  Even following his return, he has not played a single minute for Madrid so far and seemingly aggravated the issue in training on Wednesday.
  As such, he will undergo surgery on Thursday, with Spanish media reports suggesting he is set for two to four
  
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• Klopp aiming to ‘bring German football back to where we all want it to be’

  30-09-2026 20:33 via soccernews.com
  Jurgen Klopp says his focus remains on "bringing German football back to where we all want it to be" as he continues his search for a first win in charge.
  Klopp's side have made a winless start to their Nations League campaign, drawing 1-1 with the Netherlands before they suffered a surprise 1-0 defeat to Greece.
  No Germany head coach has ever failed to win each of their first three matches in charge.
  Next up for Germany is a clash with Serbia, and Klopp will get the chance to see his secon
  
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• Kane: Barcelona Move Has Only Helped Gordon Grow

  30-09-2026 19:54 via completesports.com
  
  England captain Harry Kane has heaped praise on teammate Anthony Gordon, asserting that the winger’s high-profile transfer to Barcelona has fundamentally accelerated his development and elevated his game to new heights. Following their 3-2 Nations League loss to Spain, in which Gordon bagged England’s first goal, the Three Lions bounced back with a 2-0 win [...]
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• ‘Don’t make a big deal out of it’ – Jesus shuts down reports of rift with Ronaldo

  30-09-2026 19:33 via soccernews.com
  Jorge Jesus insisted there is no rift between himself and Cristiano Ronaldo after the 41-year-old was an unused substitute against Norway in the Nations League.
  Ronaldo featured from the start in Portugal's 1-0 win over Wales, though he was taken off in the 67th minute and replaced by Goncalo Ramos.
  Jesus had stated before the 2-1 win against Norway that he planned for Ronaldo to participate, but he did not bring him on during the victory, with Portugal's captain then training away from his team
  
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• Euromatch NPFL: Enyimba Halt Winless Run, Rangers Go Top After Victory Over Wolves

  30-09-2026 19:25 via completesports.com
  
  Enyimba finally secured their first win of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League,NPFL, season with an emphatic 4-2 victory over Shooting Stars. Richard Ezinna put the hosts ahead in the sixth minute after capitalising on a defensive error by the visitors. Enyimba doubled their lead in the 28th minute when Chibueze Damian unleashed a long-range [...]
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• Prediction: Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Sweden

  30-09-2026 18:55 via soccernews.com
  Bosnia-Herzegovina and Sweden put their strong starts to the UEFA Nations League campaign on the line when they meet on Friday night in a top-of-the-table battle in League B Group 4.
  The hosts have collected four points from their opening two matches and remain firmly in contention for promotion, while Sweden sit at the summit after beginning the campaign with consecutive victories.
  Verdict: Away win
  Best odds: 6/5
  Bookmaker: 888sport
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  Bosnia-Herzegovina entered the current int
  
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• CAS Sets October 8 For Senegal-Morocco AFCON 2025 Final Appeal

  30-09-2026 18:55 via completesports.com
  
  The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has set October 8, 2026 as the date to hear Senegal’s appeal against the decision that stripped the country of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco. In a statement released on Tuesday, September 30, CAS confirmed the hearing will take place at [...]
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• Prediction: Croatia vs England

  30-09-2026 18:52 via soccernews.com
  Croatia and England will meet at Stadion Rujevica in Rijeka on Saturday, October 3, with both teams taking three points from their opening two Nations League matches.
  Croatia needs a response after losing 4-1 to Spain, while England travels with renewed confidence following a 2-0 victory over Czechia in Prague.
  Verdict: England to winBest odds: 103/100Bookmaker: 1xBet
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  Croatia started the group with a 2-1 win over Czechia, but the 4-1 defeat in Spain exposed problems England will hope to
  
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