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• ‘The situation is the same’ – De Zerbi not recalling Richarlison for EFL Cup

  14-09-2026 22:32 via soccernews.com
  Roberto De Zerbi reiterated that he cannot "pray" for Richarlison to stay at Tottenham after the Brazilian was omitted from their squad for their EFL Cup clash with Liverpool.
  Richarlison was left out of Spurs' Premier League squad for the season after he made his desire to leave the club clear during the transfer window.
  He had looked set to rejoin Everton before a move fell through, while a potential transfer to Trabzonspor also failed to materialise.
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• EPL: Toughest Game Of The Season –Maresca Speaks Ahead Man City Vs Sunderland

  19-09-2026 09:57 via completesports.com
  Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has issued a stern warning to his squad, declaring that their upcoming fixture against Sunderland could well prove to be the “toughest game of the season” so far. As City chase domestic dominance, managers across the league understand that complacency is the ultimate enemy. Heading into the match, Maresca in [...]
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• Mudryk Wanted To Join Arsenal — Shakhtar Donetsk Director Of Football Reveals

  19-09-2026 08:17 via completesports.com
  Shakhtar Donetsk director of football Darijo Srna has revealed that Mykhailo Mudryk preferred Arsenal to Chelsea before his move to the Premier League. The Gunners and Blues both wanted to sign the Ukrainian star from Shakhtar Donetsk in January 2023. Chelsea won the race when they agreed to pay a fee that could rise to [...]
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• We Can’t Always Rely On Our Front Three — Colwill Admits After Chelsea’s 3-0 Hammering By Brentford

  19-09-2026 07:53 via completesports.com
  Levi Colwill has said he and his Chelsea teammates cannot always rely on their front three of Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro, stating that there must be an improvement defensively. Colwill made this known after Chelsea’s winless run in the Premier League extended to three matches following a 3-0 thrashing by Brentford at [...]
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• Bonucci: My Love For Juventus Made Me To Reject Man City

  19-09-2026 07:47 via completesports.com
  
  Juventus legend Leonardo Bonucci has pulled back the curtain on one of the most talked-about transfer subplots of his career, revealing why he turned down the opportunity to join Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City at the height of his powers. During a period when the Spanish tactician was aggressively reshaping his squad and heavily pursuing Europe’s [...]
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• Done Deal: Super Falcons Defender Joins Napoli On Two-Year Deal

  19-09-2026 07:45 via completesports.com
  Napoli Women have announced the signing of Super Falcons defender Chidinma Okeke, Completesports.com reports. The 26-year-old joins the Italian side from Mexican club América Femenil, and has signed a two-year contract with the Partenopei. Okeke Excited About Napoli Move Okeke expressed her delight after completing the transfer, revealing her eagerness to get started with her [...]
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• Done Deal: Super Falcons Defender Joins Napoli On Two-Year Contract

  19-09-2026 07:45 via completesports.com
  
  Napoli Women have announced the signing of Super Falcons defender Chidinma Okeke, Completesports.com reports. The 26-year-old joins the Italian side from Mexican club América Femenil, and has signed a two-year contract with the Partenopei. Okeke Excited About Napoli Move Okeke expressed her delight after completing the transfer, revealing her eagerness to get started with her [...]
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• Nigerian Football: Many Problems, One Solution! — Odegbami

  19-09-2026 06:00 via completesports.com
  
  At the end of the visit by a FIFA/CAF delegation on the recent challenges in Nigerian football, and the conversations that were held with various selected stakeholders, it appears to me as if there is a general convergence in thought and direction on the way forward. Nigerian Football Needs A Sweeping Reset To start with, [...]
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• Brentford Condemn Chelsea To Another League Defeat After 3-0 Thumping

  18-09-2026 23:25 via completesports.com
  Brentford claimed an emphatic 3-0 victory against Chelsea in the west London derby in Friday night’s Premier League clash. The win temporarily took Brentford to third on nine points while Chelsea are in seventh spot on seven points in the league table. It was all too easy for Brentford to win it as first Mikkel [...]
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• Flamingos Down Ghana For Second Win At WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup

  18-09-2026 23:16 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Flamingos secured a 4-2 victory over Ghana’s Black Maidens in their second match at the WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup on Friday night. Akeem Busari’s side took control early, scoring twice in the first half through Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and captain Chidi Harmony. Nigeria were reduced to 10 players shortly before the hour mark when [...]
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• Iraola Defends Wirtz Amid Recent Criticism

  18-09-2026 23:05 via completesports.com
  Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola has stepped up to shield Florian Wirtz from a wave of recent criticism, hitting back at pundits and commentators who have questioned the playmaker’s immediate impact in the Premier League. Wirtz, a high-profile addition to English football, has faced intense scrutiny from critics expecting instantaneous dominance. Read Also:‘I’m Convinced’ — Durosinmi [...]
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• Enyimba Goalkeeper Etum Ruled Out for Two Weeks With Injury

  18-09-2026 20:57 via completesports.com
  Enyimba goalkeeper Godswill Etum has been ruled out for two weeks after sustaining an injury in training, Completesports.com reports. Etum, who joined the nine-time NPFL champions from Wikki Tourists at the start of the season, picked up the injury during Friday morning’s training session. Deutsch Confirms Etum’s Injury Technical adviser Emmanuel Deutsch confirmed the goalkeeper’s [...]
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• Yamal Speaks Out On Facing Relentless Racial Discrimination

  18-09-2026 20:36 via completesports.com
  Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has delivered a sobering reality check about the state of modern football, revealing that he has faced racial discrimination countless times throughout his life and career. In a candid and powerful statement that has sent shockwaves through the sports world, the teenage phenomenon shed light on the dark underbelly of abuse [...]
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• Why Messi Deserves To Win Ballon d’Or —Beckham

  18-09-2026 20:09 via completesports.com
  Lionel Messi deserves to win this year’s Ballon d’Or, according to Inter Miami co-owner and former England captain David Beckham. The 39-year-old Argentina great, who has won the global player of the year award eight times and has been nominated on the 30-player shortlist for 2026, scored his 100th goal for Miami on Wednesday. He [...]
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• ‘He Has To Go’ –Germany FA Tells Infantino

  18-09-2026 19:19 via completesports.com
  The German Football Association (DFB) has taken a defiant stand against FIFA leadership, bluntly declaring that Gianni Infantino “has to go.” The high-stakes intervention lays bare a widening chasm between European football heavyweights and the global governing body, setting the stage for a bitter institutional power struggle. Read Also:AFCON Qualifiers 2027: Alverca Hail James’ Invitation [...]
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• Super Falcons Midfielder Abiodun Undergoes Successful Surgery

  18-09-2026 18:52 via completesports.com
  Super Falcons and Washington Spirit midfielder Deborah Abiodun has successfully undergone surgery for a hip injury. The successful surgery was confirmed in a post on the X handle of Super Falcons Show on Friday. “Deborah Abiodun has successfully undergone surgery! ❤️‍🩹🙏🏽 “Get well soon, Deborah! 🫶🏽❤️” Abiodun was placed on the NWSL’s 45-day injury list [...]
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• 2026 U-20 WWC: Aduku Tips Falconets Stars For Super Falcons Call-Up

  18-09-2026 18:37 via completesports.com
  Falconets head coach Moses Aduku believes several of his players have what it takes to progress to the senior national team, the Super Falcons, following their impressive campaign at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Aduku’s side made a strong statement at the tournament after recovering from a slow start to secure a place [...]
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• ‘I’m Convinced’ — Durosinmi Confident Genk Can Challenge For Belgian Title

  18-09-2026 16:38 via completesports.com
  
  Rafiu Durosinmi believes Genk have what it takes to challenge for the Belgian Pro League title this season, Completesports.com reports. The Smurfs currently sit ninth in the league standings with nine points from six matches, having recorded two wins, three draws and one defeat. Despite their slow start to the campaign, Durosinmi remains confident that [...]
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• Arteta Provides Fitness Update On White, Timber, Mosquera Ahead Brighton vs Arsenal

  18-09-2026 15:39 via completesports.com
  
  Mikel Arteta has provided an update on the fitness of defensive trio Jurrien Timber, Ben White and Cristhian Mosquera. Speaking during Friday’s presser, Arteta was first asked about the likelihood of White being involved in Arsenal’s trip to his former club Brighton on Saturday, and he feels the England defender should be ready to go. [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Enyimba Ready To Pick Maximum Three Points Against Inter Lagos — Deutsch

  18-09-2026 15:06 via completesports.com
  Enyimba technical coach Emmanuel Deutsch has moved to calm nerves, declaring that his players are in high spirits and fully confident of securing maximum points against Inter Lagos in Sunday’s crucial Nigeria Professional Football League encounter. The Peoples Elephant head into the fixture eager to return to winning ways following back-to-back away setbacks against Niger [...]
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• Weekend Sports Planner: Big Fixtures, Form Stories and Race-Day Basics

  18-09-2026 13:16 via completesports.com
  The September international window has left plenty to pick over, but the weekend’s real appeal is the return of club football. League tables are still taking shape, squads are managing fresh travel miles, and a couple of early results can alter the mood around a side rather quickly. For Nigerian supporters, it’s a familiar split-screen [...]
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• EUROMATCH-NPFL: Finidi Currently In Abuja For CAF A-License Coaching Course —Rivers United

  18-09-2026 12:50 via completesports.com
  Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Rivers United have disclosed that head coach Finidi George is undergoing the CAF A-License Coaching Course in Abuja. The Port-Harcourt-based club made this known following Finidi’s absence in Wednesday’s league clash with Warri Wolves. The club took to its X handle to clarify that the former Super Eagles star [...]
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• AFCON Qualifiers 2027: Alverca Hail James’ Invitation To Super Eagles

  18-09-2026 12:27 via completesports.com
  Portuguese club Alverca has expressed immense pride following the maiden international call-up of their standout player, Isaac James, to the Super Eagles ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The three-time African champions are gearing up for crucial fixtures, scheduled to host Madagascar on September 25 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in [...]
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• EUROMATCH–NPFL: Rangers Confirm Awka Stadium As Home Ground For 2026/27 Season

  18-09-2026 12:20 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria champions, Rangers International, have confirmed they will play their home matches in the 2026/2027 EuroMatch–NPFL at the Awka City Stadium, Completesports.com reports. It will be the second time the Coal City Flying Antelopes will host their league home games in Awka, with the first coming during the 2022/23 abridged season. Rangers CEO Ezeaku Confirms [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Rangers Overcome Nasarawa United In Owerri

  18-09-2026 11:55 via completesports.com
  Defending champions Rangers secured their first win of the season after coming from behind to beat Nasarawa United 2-1 at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri on Friday. The rescheduled Matchday 3 fixture had been suspended in the 63rd minute on Thursday following a heavy downpour at the stadium. Play resumed on Friday morning, with [...]
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• Stair Lift Planning For Multilevel Homes With Different Daily Routines And Living Spaces

  18-09-2026 11:48 via completesports.com
  Living in a multilevel home often means essential rooms are distributed across separate floors. Bedrooms may be upstairs, laundry equipment may be downstairs, and the kitchen and primary entrance may occupy the main level. Planning a Stair Lift around these everyday destinations can make the decision more practical than considering the staircase in isolation. Household [...]
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• EUROMATCH–NPFL: Rivers United Now Focusing On League After CAFCL Exit – Olanrewaju

  18-09-2026 11:28 via completesports.com
  
  Rivers United Assistant Coach, Yemi Olanrewaju, says the Pride of Rivers will now shift their focus to the domestic top flight following the club’s exit from the CAF Champions League, Completesports.com reports. Rivers United finished in second position during the 2025/2026 NPFL season, which earned them the right to represent Nigeria in the 2026/2027 CAF [...]
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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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