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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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• Messi Confirmed As New Owner Of Spanish Football Club

  01-10-2026 20:34 via completesports.com
  
  Lionel Messi has completed the acquisition of Spanish second-tier side CD Eldense, the club announced on Thursday. In an official statement, Eldense confirmed that Messi has become majority owner after acquiring 100% of shares held by Colombian investment group Grupo TH Soluciones. “Club Deportivo Eldense officially announces the acquisition of the club by Leo Messi, [...]
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• Nations League: You’re Not Guaranteed A Starting Spot –Belgium Coach Tells Lukaku

  01-10-2026 20:30 via completesports.com
  
  Belgium head coach Mark van Bommel has addressed Romelu Lukaku’s current role within the national team ahead of their UEFA Nations League clash against Turkey, making it clear that the country’s all-time leading scorer is not guaranteed a starting spot. Speaking at a press conference, Van Bommel faced intense questioning regarding Lukaku’s limited minutes in [...]
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• UK Prime Minister Backs Manchester City Owners, Admits Fears Over Potential Club Sale

  01-10-2026 20:13 via completesports.com
  
  UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has voiced strong support for Manchester City’s ownership group, admitting that he would be “really concerned to lose them” following the club’s high-profile guilty verdict for Premier League financial rule breaches Speaking on the developments surrounding the club, the former Mayor of Greater Manchester in a chat with BBC, expressed [...]
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• Team Nigeria Steps Up Preparations For Youth Olympic Games

  01-10-2026 18:00 via completesports.com
  
  With just 30 days to the start of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, Nigeria is intensifying preparations to showcase some of its brightest young sporting talents on the global stage as anticipation builds for Africa’s first Olympic sporting event. The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games are scheduled to take place from October 31 to [...]
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• Carlos Queiroz Releases Statement After Quitting As Ghana’s Head Coach

  01-10-2026 16:41 via completesports.com
  
  Carlos Queiroz has released an emotional farewell statement after mutually parting ways with the Ghana Football Association as head coach of the Black Stars. The Ghana FA confirmed on Thursday, October 1, that both parties have agreed to terminate his service agreement following discussions held in a spirit of mutual respect. The decision comes just [...]
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• Kane Is Irreplaceable –Tuchel

  01-10-2026 15:33 via completesports.com
  
  England manager Thomas Tuchel has disclosed that it will difficult to replace Harry Kane once the talismanic striker eventually steps down. Speaking ahead of England’s UEFA Nations League clash against Croatia, Tuchel highlighted the unique profile of the Bayern Munich star, who recently notched his 87th international goal in a 2-0 win over Czechia. Kane [...]
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• 2028 Olympics Qualifier: Comoros Name Squad For Super Falcons Clash

  01-10-2026 15:04 via completesports.com
  
  Comoros have named a 22-player squad for their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying fixtures against Nigeria’s Super Falcons. The squad comprises three goalkeepers, five defenders, seven midfielders and seven forwards. Both legs of the second-round tie will be played at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne, Ogun State. Read Also:2028 Olympics Qualifier: Eguavoen Invites 28 [...]
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• Jordan’s Iconic ‘Last Dance’ Jersey Sells For Record £9.3m

  01-10-2026 14:33 via completesports.com
  
  A game-worn jersey belonging to basketball legend Michael Jordan from Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals has sold at auction for £9.3 million ($12.26 million), breaking the all-time record for a piece of Jordan memorabilia. According to BBC, The historic jersey, worn during his famous “Last Dance” final championship season with the Chicago Bulls, [...]
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• Carlos Quieroz Quits As Ghana Head Coach After 4-2 Home Loss To Gambia

  01-10-2026 13:20 via completesports.com
  
  Carlos Queiroz has stepped down from his role as head coach of Ghana’s Black Stars for the second time this year. Queiroz took over the Black Stars in April, just weeks before the 2026 World Cup, after Otto Addo was sacked. Having enjoyed just one warm-up match before the tournament kicked off, Queiroz installed a [...]
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• Carlos Queiroz Quits As Ghana Head Coach After 4-2 Home Loss To Gambia

  01-10-2026 13:20 via completesports.com
  
  Carlos Queiroz has stepped down from his role as head coach of Ghana’s Black Stars for the second time this year. Queiroz took over the Black Stars in April, just weeks before the 2026 World Cup, after Otto Addo was sacked. Having enjoyed just one warm-up match before the tournament kicked off, Queiroz installed a [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Ranchers Bees Fined ₦5m Over Rules Breaches

  01-10-2026 13:03 via completesports.com
  
  Ranchers Bees have been fined a total of N5 million by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for multiple rule breaches during their Matchday 6 encounter against Rivers United. The club has also been directed to identify, by Thursday, October 1, the player captured on video physically assaulting a Rivers United player during the match [...]
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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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• 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.
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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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