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• ‘The goals and the points will come’ – Slegers optimistic despite Arsenal’s slow start

  27-09-2026 22:33 via soccernews.com
  Renee Slegers remains confident her Arsenal team can achieve great things this season despite slipping to their first Women's Super League defeat of the campaign.
  Arsenal were beaten 1-0 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, with Alyssa Thompson pouncing on some sloppy defending to score the only goal just before the break.
  The Gunners improved after the interval, having also seen Kim Little and Mariona Caldentey hit the woodwork in the first half, but they were unabl
  
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• I No Longer Have Any Privacy — Cape Verde Goalkeeper Hero Vozinha Laments Loss of Peace After 2026 World Cup Fame

  28-09-2026 09:03 via completesports.com
  
  Cape Verde hero, Josimar Dias popularly known as Vozinha has said he has lost his peace and privacy following his sensational rise to global fame at the 2026 World Cup. Vozinha, 40, was unknown outside Portugal’s second division six months ago, where he played for Chaves. Everything changed at the World Cup. His Player of [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Dogo Blames Loss Of Concentration For Niger Tornadoes’ Defeat To Nasarawa United

  28-09-2026 08:56 via completesports.com
  
  Niger Tornadoes technical adviser Kabiru Dogo has attributed his side’s 1-0 defeat to Nasarawa United to a lapse in concentration. The Solid Miners suffered a narrow defeat in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 6 encounter at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday. Centre-back Harrison Ebah scored the decisive goal in the 20th minute, [...]
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• Botswana Withdraws From 2028 AFCON Joint Bid With South Africa, Zimbabwe

  28-09-2026 08:00 via completesports.com
  Botswana has officially withdrawn from the joint bid with South Africa and Zimbabwe to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), leaving the two remaining countries to continue the hosting process with the Confederation of African Football (CAF). According to Botswana newspaper Mmegi (via Morocco World News) the decision came after the government declined [...]
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• La Liga President Calls For Strict Financial Controls, Transparency Following Manchester City Case

  28-09-2026 07:56 via completesports.com
  LaLiga President Javier Tebas has strongly reiterated his call for strict financial oversight, economic controls, and absolute transparency across European football. His comments come in the wake of widespread reports regarding the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding Manchester City and their alleged breaches of Premier League financial regulations. Read Also:2027 AFCONQ: Super Eagles Arrive In Guinea- [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Ikorodu City Goalkeeper Atata Reveals Key To Victory Over Rangers

  28-09-2026 07:35 via completesports.com
  
  Ikorodu City goalkeeper Michael Atata has attributed the team’s historic 2-0 victory over defending champions Rangers to concentration, determination and hard work. The Oga Boys recorded their first-ever league win over Rangers following an impressive performance at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on Sunday. Super Eagles midfielder Aderemi Adeoye gave Ikorodu City the perfect [...]
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• Prediction: Belgium vs France

  27-09-2026 23:11 via soccernews.com
  In what is another heavyweight Nations League showdown on Monday night, Belgium will welcome France to Brussels.
  With the Nations League action rolling onto Monday, there are plenty of eye-catching betting promotions available.
  Verdict: Mika Godts over 0.5 shots on target
  Best Odds: 17/20
  Bookmaker: BetUS
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  Starting with the hosts, while Belgium might have eventually suffered a World Cup quarter-final exit at the hands of newly-crowned champions Spain, the Red Devils should take plent
  
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• 2027 AFCONQ: Super Eagles Arrive In Guinea- Bissau Ahead Clash With Djurtus

  27-09-2026 22:46 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Super Eagles have arrived in Bissau ahead of Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group L, matchday 2 qualifying clash against Guinea-Bissau. The Super Eagles arrival was confirmed by its media officer Peomise Efoghe. The team, led by head coach Eric Chelle, touched down at the Osvaldo Vieira International Airport on Sunday evening [...]
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• Mancini insists patience is needed for new Italy era

  27-09-2026 22:33 via soccernews.com
  Roberto Mancini believes patience will be needed at the start of his second stint with Italy after their defeat to Belgium in their Nations League opener.
  Macini's return to the Azzurri dugout did not go to plan, with goals in either half from Mika Godts and Dodi Lukebakio sealing the win for Mark van Bommel's side. 
  The result saw Italy lose a home match while conceding two goals without scoring any for the second time in the last 40 years, after a 2-0 defeat 
  
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• Federer Reflects On 25 Years Traveling The World On Tour

  27-09-2026 20:47 via completesports.com
  Reflecting on his illustrious 25-year career, tennis legend Roger Federer has opened up about what he truly cherished most, emphasizing that the joy of globe-trotting, building lifelong friendships, and connecting with fans meant just as much to him as lifting trophies. Speaking on the experience of traveling the world, Federer in a chat with Tennis [...]
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• Arsenal Step Up Interest In Highly-Rated Algeria International

  27-09-2026 20:42 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal have accelerated their checks on Ibrahim Maza, with the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder emerging as one of the more intriguing young names on the market ahead of a potential future move. According to TeamTalk (via Yahoo Sports) Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have both intensified their interest in the 20-year-old, while several other Premier League clubs [...]
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• Nations League: Liverpool, Man United Handed Injury Blows As Star Duo Forced Off

  27-09-2026 20:29 via completesports.com
  Liverpool and Manchester United’s injury woes could be set to intensify after Sunday’s Nations League action. Both Cody Gakpo and Patrick Dorgu were forced off during the first half of their nations’ respective matches. Gakpo was taken off just 17 minutes into the Netherlands’ clash with Serbia. It comes after Alexander Isak left the Sweden [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Enyimba End Winless Run, Ikorodu City Down Rangers

  27-09-2026 20:27 via completesports.com
  
  Enyimba ended their winless run in the Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, with a goalless draw against Kano Pillars in their Matchday Six fixture at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday. The result earned the nine-time champions their first point of the season after suffering defeats in their previous four outings. Defending champions Rangers, meanwhile, [...]
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• Man City Should Be Relegated To League Two, Handed Six-year Transfer Ban — Former Premier League Striker

  27-09-2026 19:54 via completesports.com
  
  Former England striker *Darren Bent* has called for Manchester City to be relegated to *League Two* and handed a six-year transfer ban if found guilty of their 115 alleged financial breaches. Speaking on talkSPORT, the ex-Tottenham and Sunderland man did not hold back when asked what punishment City should face. “City should be relegated to [...]
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• Zidane backs Dembele to lead France in Mbappe’s absence

  27-09-2026 19:33 via soccernews.com
  Zinedine Zidane is confident Ousmane Dembele can step up and be France's captain after Kylian Mbappe withdrew from the squad due to injury. 
  Dembele took the armband during France's 1-0 win over Turkiye in their Nations League opener, with Mbappe forced off after scoring the only goal in the 54th minute. 
  It has since been confirmed that the Real Madrid star suffered a hyperextension in his left knee, though the severity of the issue has not been disclosed at this time. 
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• He Has Too Many Bad Habits –Keane Slams Palmer

  27-09-2026 19:06 via completesports.com
  Manchester United legend Roy Keane has launched a scathing critique of Chelsea star Cole Palmer, claiming the midfielder has “far too many bad habits” to truly elevate the England national team. Speaking ahead of international fixtures, Keane pointed directly to Chelsea’s 3-0 defeat against Brentford, expressing skepticism over whether Palmer can be the main catalyst [...]
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• ‘It Can Be Frustrating At Times’ –Gyokeres Addresses Lack Of Regular Starts Under Arteta

  27-09-2026 18:34 via completesports.com
  Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres has openly admitted that his lack of regular starting minutes under Mikel Arteta has been “frustrating,” while also addressing widespread speculation regarding his future. Speaking to Swedish media outlet SVT while on international duty, where he recently scored in Sweden’s 2-1 UEFA Nations League victory over Romania, Gyokeres didn’t shy away [...]
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• ‘This time we will win’ – Montella promisies Turkiye victory against Italy

  27-09-2026 18:32 via soccernews.com
  Vincenzo Montella has vowed he will lead Turkiye to victory against Italy in the Nations League following their narrow 1-0 defeat to France on Friday. 
  Kylian Mbappe's 54th-minute strike was enough to earn Zinedine Zidane a victory in his first game in charge at Turka Arac Muayene Kocaeli Stadyumu. 
  Ugurcan Cakir was shown a late red card for a handball outside of the box, but Montella was thrilled with the way his team played against France's star-studded squad. 
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• Beach Soccer AFCON: Sand Eagles Intensify Preparations For Ghana Clash

  27-09-2026 17:47 via completesports.com
  
  Preparations for Nigeria’s Sand Eagles crucial CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie against Ghana have moved up a gear, with all 20 invited Sand Eagles players now in camp in Kaduna. The team has been training for the past week at the Murtala Muhammed Square Sports Complex, where they have been undergoing [...]
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• Van Bommel relishing clash against ‘special’ Zidane and France

  27-09-2026 17:33 via soccernews.com
  Mark van Bommel is relishing the chance to do battle with Zinedine Zidane and France as he prepares to build on Belgium's strong start to their Nations League campaign. 
  Belgium began life under Van Bommel with a 2-0 win at the Stadio Olimpico against Italy, with Mika Godts and Dodi Lukebakio scoring in either half for the Red Devils. 
  The result saw Italy lose a home match while conceding two goals without scoring for only the second time in the last 40 years, foll
  
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• France, England Don’t Have Football Identity — Ex-Arsenal Star

  27-09-2026 17:27 via completesports.com
  Former Arsenal and Manchester City star Samir Nasri has said France and England lack a clear playing identity, while hailing Spain as the model. Speaking on Canal+ Foot this weekend, the ex-France international questioned the midfield balance in the current French generation and compared it to the Spanish system. “France do NOT have a game [...]
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• ‘It gave me goosebumps’ – Pochettino impressed by USA’s youngsters

  27-09-2026 16:33 via soccernews.com
  Mauricio Pochettino says the United States' 4-1 victory over Peru "gave me goosebumps" after he fielded a lot of new faces at Inter.co Stadium.
  The Argentine head coach, who signed a new four-year deal following the World Cup, handed out 11 senior team debuts on Saturday, with many of his new stars shining.
  Justin Ellis and Julian Hall were both on the scoresheet during their first international cap, with Malik Tillman and Sebastian Berhalter also hitting the back of the net.
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• Euromatch NPFL: Buter Laments Sporting Lagos’ Dropped Points Against Barau FC

  27-09-2026 16:19 via completesports.com
  
  Sporting Lagos head coach Jeffrey Buter has expressed disappointment after his side were held to a 1-1 draw by Barau FC in their Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, Matchday 6 encounter at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, on Saturday. Barau FC took the lead on the stroke of half-time when Joseph Atule converted from the [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Shooting Stars’ Ojiefietan Exudes Confidence Ahead Of Warri Wolves Clash

  27-09-2026 15:47 via completesports.com
  Shooting Stars defender Desmond Ojiefietan has expressed confidence in the Oluyole Warriors’ chances of securing maximum points against Warri Wolves. Shooting Stars are set to face Warri Wolves at the Southern Delta University Stadium in Ozoro on Sunday, with Ojiefietan backing his teammates to come away with a positive result. The defender believes the team’s [...]
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• Isak leaves Sweden camp with ‘minor injury’

  27-09-2026 15:33 via soccernews.com
  Alexander Isak has left Sweden's camp and is returning to Liverpool after suffering "a minor injury" while on international duty.
  Isak played the whole 90 minutes against Romania on Friday and was on the scoresheet in their 2-1 win, extending his hot streak to start the season.
  The striker has five goals in eight matches for club and country so far this term. 
  Isak had gone down and looked in some discomfort during the match against Romania but had initially said it was just a "heavy stamp"
  
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• Philadelphia ‘set the standard’ in sixth straight win, says hat-trick hero Iloski

  27-09-2026 14:33 via soccernews.com
  Hat-trick hero Milan Iloski was thrilled that the Philadelphia Union "set the standard" in their 4-2 victory over Orlando City SC in MLS on Saturday.
  Philadelphia were missing some of their young United States stars, including Cavan Sullivan, but Iloski stepped up with a brilliant hat-trick in 51 minutes, with Indiana Vassilev also getting on the scoresheet.
  The 27-year-old's first goal came from the penalty spot before Vassilev set up his other two on either side of getting on the sco
  
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• Nigeria Open Championship Returns After 28-Year Break –NGF

  27-09-2026 14:25 via completesports.com
  After a nearly three-decade hiatus, the prestigious Nigeria Open Golf Tournament is officially making its long-awaited return. The Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF), led by President Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, has announced that the marquee championship will take place from November 16 to 20, 2027. The tournament was a cornerstone of Nigerian sports history, running from 1969 [...]
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• Flamingos Thrash Togo To Win WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup

  27-09-2026 14:19 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Flamingos emerged champions of the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup after a commanding 4-0 victory over Togo on Sunday. Captain Harmony Chidi led the charge, converting two penalties in the first half to put Nigeria firmly in control. Oluebube Umejiaku added a third goal in the 67th minute, while Oluwakemi Adegbuyi completed the [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Bendel Insurance Ready To Shock Abia Warriors On The Road –Club Media Officer Osagiede Warns

  27-09-2026 14:07 via completesports.com
  Bendel Insurance media officer Kehinde Osagiede has stated that the team holds no fear of playing any opponent, home or away, in the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. Osagiede made the remarks ahead of the Benin Arsenal’s away fixture against Abia Warriors, who are chasing their first home win of the campaign. Read [...]
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• Marsch urges Canada to be ‘cleaner’ despite win over Chile

  27-09-2026 13:33 via soccernews.com
  Despite Canada returning to action after the World Cup with a win, Jesse Marsch is keen to see a "cleaner" performance than the one he got against Chile.
  Canada edged to a 1-0 victory over their nine-man opponents in the friendly at BMO Field despite dominating for large parts of the match.
  Jonathan David scored the winner in the 12th minute. Jacob Schaffelburg's cross was met by Cyle Larin, who saw his shot saved, but it rebounded off him to David, who coolly tapped home.
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