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• Sabalenka makes early Canadian Open exit

  10-08-2026 01:00 via thesun.ng
  
  World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka made an early exit from the Canadian Open on Saturday after suffering a 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-4 defeat to Ekaterina Alexandrova in the fourth round.
  Russia’s Alexandrova, seeded 16th, prevailed in 2 hours and 29 minutes at the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto to reach the quarterfinals.
  Sabalenka broke early to take a 2-0 lead in the opening set, but Alexandrova broke back and then moved 4-2 ahead. Sabalenka recovered to force a tiebreak, which Alexandrova won 7-3.
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• 2027 WWC Playoffs: Ramalepe Urges Banyana To Show Mental Strength Against Super Falcons

  11-08-2026 12:08 via completesports.com
  
  Lebohang Ramalepe has urged her South Africa teammates to show mental toughness ahead of their crucial FIFA Women’s World Cup qualification clash against Nigeria’s Super Falcons. Desiree Ellis’ side missed out on automatic qualification after suffering a disappointing 2-1 defeat to hosts Morocco in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The [...]
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• Salah takes over Nwakaeme’s former Trabzonspor home after Turkey move

  11-08-2026 10:03 via thesun.ng
  
  Mohamed Salah has moved into the Trabzon property previously occupied by former Super Eagles striker Anthony Nwakaeme following his transfer to Turkish club Trabzonspor.
  The unusual coincidence was disclosed by Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Dogan, who explained that the club maintains several houses and villas for its players in the Turkish city.
  Dogan said there was nothing unusual about Salah occupying the property, stressing that it was one of several homes managed by the club for its player
  
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• OFFICIAL: Chelsea Goalkeeper Jorgensen Completes Loan Move To Strasbourg

  11-08-2026 09:59 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea have announced that Filip Jorgensen has joined French Ligue 1 club RC Strasbourg on loan. The Blues, in a statement, wrote:”Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen has completed a season-long loan move to Ligue 1 side RC Strasbourg. “The 24-year-old joined the Blues in the summer of 2024 and made 36 appearances over the previous two [...]
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• 2027 WWC Playoffs: Madugu Mulls Goalkeeper Change After Nnadozie’s Error Vs Cameroon

  11-08-2026 09:35 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has hinted that he could make a change in goal following Chiamaka Nnadozie’s costly error in Nigeria’s 1-0 defeat to Cameroon in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday. Nnadozie was at fault for Cameroon’s decisive goal, scored by Maeva Nyadjou in the 19th [...]
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• He Must Always Deliver Top Performance To Retain Trabzonspor Fans’ Backing –Mikel Warns Salah

  11-08-2026 09:28 via completesports.com
  
  Former Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi has warned Mohamed Salah that while Turkish club Trabzonspor’s passionate fans will initially worship him, he must deliver top performances consistently or risk facing swift backlash from the supporters. Recall that Salah received an astonishing reception from thousands of fans at the airport and a packed stadium following his move [...]
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• It Would Be Terrible Mistake To Remove Infantino —US President Trump Warns

  11-08-2026 09:02 via completesports.com
  
  US President Donald Trump says it would be a “terrible mistake” if under pressure Fifa president Gianni Infantino was ousted from his position. Trump’s backing followed Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) issuing an open letter accusing Infantino of breaking trust “through deception” with his aborted Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal. FFE would [...]
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• Turkish Journalist Arrested For False Transfer Rumour About Musiala

  11-08-2026 08:54 via completesports.com
  
  Turkish journalist Burhan Can Terzi has been detained after claiming that German midfielder Musiala would move this summer in a transfer from Bayern to Galatasaray, Give Me Sport reports. His arrest was made on alleged charges of “publicly disseminating misleading information.” Terzi, who covers football as a reporter in İstanbul, is said to have been [...]
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• WAFCON Shame! More reasons Tinubu should act fast on football

  11-08-2026 08:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Tony Ubani, Jacob Ajom and Solomon NwokeNigeria has suffered another embarrassing setback in football following Super Falcons’ narrow 1-0 defeat to the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon. Like the Super Eagles, the Super Falcons will now chart the course of an African World Cup playoff to determine their fate of playing in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil as CAF’s tournament schedule gives the losing quarter-finalists another route, with two classification play-off
  
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• More reasons Tinubu should act fast on football

  11-08-2026 08:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Tony Ubani, Jacob Ajom and Solomon NwokeNigeria has suffered another embarrassing setback in football following Super Falcons’ narrow 1-0 defeat to the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon. Like the Super Eagles, the Super Falcons will now chart the course of an African World Cup playoff to determine their fate of playing in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil as CAF’s tournament schedule gives the losing quarter-finalists another route, with two classification play-off
  
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• Real Madrid Interested In Arsenal Midfielder

  11-08-2026 08:08 via completesports.com
  
  La Liga giants Real Madrid are interested in signing Martin Zubimendi from Arsenal, according to football.london. Although the Gunners do not want to sell the 27-year-old midfielder, and Mikel Arteta plans to keep him in the squad this season, every player has a price. It’s also understood that senior officials at the Santiago Bernabéu are [...]
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• ‘I Want To Finish High’ — Durosinmi Eyes Big Season At Genk

  11-08-2026 08:05 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles striker Rafiu Durosinmi has set his sights on finishing as the top scorer in the Belgian Pro League this season. Durosinmi opened the scoring for Genk in their clash with Zulte Waregem on Sunday, but the hosts fought back to secure a 2-1 victory on the opening day of the season. Despite Genk’s [...]
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• Essugo: It’s An Honour To Captain Chelsea

  11-08-2026 07:53 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea midfielder Dario Essugo has expressed great surprise and pride after captaining the Blues for the first time during a 3-3 pre-season draw against Johor Darul Ta’zim in Malaysia on Sunday. The 21-year-old midfielder stated that wearing the armband meant everything and showed that manager Xabi Alonso values maturity over age. Read Also:Arteta: Guimarães Will [...]
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• UEFA Super Cup: We’re Against A Fantastic Team –Cash Speaks Ahead Aston Villa Vs PSG

  11-08-2026 07:06 via completesports.com
  
  Aston Villa defender Matty Cash has disclosed that the team is eager to finish off the work of their historic 2025–26 season by winning the UEFA Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday in Salzburg, Austria.The Super Cup Ambition Under Unai Emery, Villa have raised their baseline expectations, aiming to cement their long-term status among [...]
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• Villarreal boss blasts hot-tempered Eagles striker

  11-08-2026 01:08 via thesun.ng
  
  Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has come under fire for his behaviour during Galatasaray’s pre-season friendly against Villarreal on Saturday.
  Despite scoring a goal and Galatasaray losing the game 2-1, the major talking point centred around Osimhen, and not for his goalscoring exploits. Instead, it was sparked by an ugly altercation he had with an opposing defender, Santiago Mourino.
  Villarreal head coach Inigo Perez was visibly unhappy about the incident and did not mince words when
  
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• Gala shuts door on Osimhen summer transfer

  11-08-2026 01:05 via thesun.ng
  
  • As Villarreal boss blasts hot-tempered Eagles striker
  Galatasaray has completely closed the Victor Osimhen file for the remainder of the transfer window.
  It has been learned that the management has decided not even to consider any offers or proposals that might come through agents regarding the the Super Eagles striker.
  At the beginning of the season, there was talk that the situation could be considered if an astronomical offer of 120-140 million Euros came in for Osimhen.
  However, that
  
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• 2027 WWC Playoff: Madugu to bench Nnadozie against South Africa

  11-08-2026 01:04 via thesun.ng
  
  Super Falcons coach Justin Madugu is set to ring changes in his starting 11 against South Africa in Thursday’s 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Playoff by dropping goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.Nnadozie was at fault for Cameroon’s winning goal in Sunday’s 1-0 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations defeat.
  The reigning champions were unceremoniously dumped out of the biennial showpiece after Maeva Nyadjou’s thundering free-kick beat Nnadozie at her near post in the 20th minut
  
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• Oba Elegushi, other top dignitaries to storm Abuja for Nigeria Golf Summit

  11-08-2026 01:03 via thesun.ng
  
  The second edition of the Nigeria Golf Federation Summit for stakeholders and golfers has been slated to take place between August 28 and 27 in Abuja.
  His Royal Highness, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, is the Royal Father of the event which is expected to attract top personalities and stakeholders of golf across Nigeria and beyond.
  The President of the Nigeria Golf Federation, Otunba Segun Runsewe, OON, told our correspondent that the forthcoming event would be a highly glamorous one based on the
  
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• Enugu City International Marathon Sees Massive Athlete Turnout as Registration Gains Momentum

  11-08-2026 01:03 via thesun.ng
  
  CEO Yetunde Olopade Commends Elite and Grassroots Interest, Calls on South-East and South-South Athletes to Register.
  The 2nd edition of the Enugu City International Marathon is witnessing a massive wave of athlete registrations as elite, local, and international runners intensify preparations for the August 29 race.
  Organized by Nilayo Sports Management with the backing of the Enugu State Government, the marathon is fast gaining traction as a premier Gold Label-style road race designed to drive
  
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• Dutch pundits tip Arokodare as Ajax first-choice striker

  11-08-2026 01:03 via thesun.ng
  
  Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare have been tipped by Dutch football pundits to become Ajax’s first-choice striker
  In the *Eredivisie Roundup*, Marco Timmer and Simon Zwartkruis discussed an intriguing proposition: is Tolu Arokodare set to become Ajax’s first-choice striker?The football pundits noted that Marcos Leonardo has so far failed to live up to expectations in Amsterdam; the Brazilian forward has yet to prove his worth at the club.This raises the question of whether Arokoda
  
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• Anthony Joshua will KO Tyson Fury, says trainer

  11-08-2026 01:03 via thesun.ng
  
  Anthony Joshua, though he knocked out Kristian Prenga in two rounds, has been met with fierce criticism since he returned to the ring last month.
  Now trained by the team behind Oleksandr Usyk, which is headed by Sergey Lapin, the 36-year-old Joshua emerged from a hellacious opening round, in which he was dropped and rocked on multiple occasions, to flatten the unheralded Prenga in the second.
  Joshua, who stopped Jake Paul in six rounds in December, was embarking on his first fight since he survi
  
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• Zenith Bank/ NBBF Women’s Basketball League tips off August 16

  11-08-2026 01:02 via thesun.ng
  
  The 2026 edition of the annual national Women’s Basketball League is set to start in two centres on August  17.
  This tournament, which is the apex women’s national event, is sponsored by Zenith Bank Plc in conjunction with the Nigeria Basketball Federation.Secretary General of the NBBF, Amina Amanchi, on Monday confirmed to our correspondent that all was set for the Women’s league.
  Amanchi added that the NBBF board led by Engr. Musa Kida, was set for the event which starts
  
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• MFM emerges winner of Louis Edem West Africa Basketball Championship

  11-08-2026 01:00 via thesun.ng
  
  It was a pulsating final at the first edition of the all-women edition of the Louis Edem West Africa Basketball Championship with two-time women league champion, MFM defeating record holder of the women league, First Bank Women Basketball team, 49-41 points in the final.
  Earlier in the day, Victoria Queens of Lagos defeated GRA of Ghana 54-48 points in the third-place game played at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, the venue of the tournament.
  The organisers of the champ
  
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• Nottingham Forest owner sues Crystal Palace over gun banner

  11-08-2026 00:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is suing Crystal Palace over a banner unfurled by the London club’s fans depicting him holding a gun to midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White’s head, according to reports on Monday.Marinakis’ legal team lodged the defamation claim against Palace and “persons unknown” at the High Court in London on Monday, nearly a year on from the banner being displayed during the 1-1 Premier League clash between the two clubs at Selhurst Park.Al
  
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• Carabao Cup: Chelsea, Tottenham Know Second Round Opponents

  10-08-2026 23:13 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea will host Jack Wilshere’s Luton Town in the Carabao Cup second round, while Tottenham Hotspur host Charlton Athletic in a London derby, Sky Sports reports. Former Arsenal midfielder Wilshere will take his League One outfit to Stamford Bridge, as the 11 Premier League sides not involved in European competition this season joined the winners [...]
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• Bardsley: I Would Love To See Palmer In Man United Shirt

  10-08-2026 22:52 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester United defender Phil Bardsley has disclosed that he would love to see Chelsea star Cole Palmer move to Old Trafford. Commenting on Palmer’s recent form and body language at Stamford Bridge, Bardsley noted that the playmaker has looked unsettled, prompting talk that United should monitor his situation. Read Also:Owen: Real Madrid Won’t Break [...]
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• EPL: Liverpool sign Barcelona star Araujo on loan

  10-08-2026 22:30 via thesun.ng
  
  Liverpool have signed Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan, with an option to make the transfer permanent for around £47.14m (€55m).
  The 27-year-old Uruguay international becomes Liverpool’s latest defensive reinforcement after the departure of Ibrahima Konate to Real Madrid and a series of fitness concerns that have left the club short of senior options at centre-back.
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• OFFICIAL: Yira Sor Joins Turkish Club Amedspor From Genk

  10-08-2026 22:17 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria international Yira Sor has joined Turkish Super Lig club Amedspor from Belgian Jupiler outfit Genk. Amedspor confirmed the signing of Sor on their X handle on Monday. The 26-year-old winger is the latest Nigerian player who recently moved to the Turkish league this summer. Others are Kelechi Iheanacho who signed for second division side [...]
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• Carabao Cup second-round draw: Chelsea host Luton, Spurs face Charlton [Full list]

  10-08-2026 21:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Premier League clubs non-active in European competition have officially discovered their fate following the completion of the Carabao Cup second-round draw on Monday evening.Top-flight heavyweights Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur were among the highest-profile names in the hat.
  Mauricio Pochettino’s Blues will host Luton Town at Stamford Bridge, while Spurs have been handed a London derby at home against Charlton Athletic.Elsewhere in the southern section, Fulham take on AFC Wimbledon, and
  
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• Barcelona’s Araujo completes loan move to Liverpool

  10-08-2026 20:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Uruguay centre-back Ronald Araujo has joined Liverpool on a season-long loan from Barcelona, the Spanish champions announced on Monday.Barca did not specify the details of the deal, but according to the Spanish press, Liverpool will cover the player’s wages and will have an option to buy set at 55 million euros ($63.5 million).“FC Barcelona and Liverpool FC have agreed the loan of Ronald Araujo until June 30, 2027. Good luck, Ronald!” Barcelona wrote in a statement.Araujo is u
  
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