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• WAFCON 2026: Malawi Continues Impressive Run After 3-1 Win Against Egypt

  01-08-2026 21:36 via completesports.com
  
  Malawi continued their brilliant debut at the Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a second consecutive victory, thanks to a 3-1 win over Egypt in their second Group C game on Saturday. A brace from Rose Smith Kadzere and a goal from Temwa Chawinga put Malawi in control, while Eman Kassem grabbed Egypt’s only [...]
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• Nigeria Vs Zambia Live Blogging – WAFCON 2026 (Group C, Matchday 2)

  01-08-2026 21:30 via completesports.com
  
  Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations – WAFCON 2026 Group C matchday 2 clash between the Super Falcons of Nigeria and the Copper Queens of Zambia at the Al Madina Stadium Rabat, Morocco.
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• Given: Signing Vinicius Will Be A Big Risk For Arsenal

  01-08-2026 20:26 via completesports.com
  
  Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Shay Given has warned that signing Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior is a massive financial and structural risk for Arsenal that could disrupt the club’s hard-built team unity. Speaking via BoyleSports, he noted that a superstar of that magnitude could upset the dressing room balance under Mikel Arteta. Read Also:Former Champions [...]
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• OFFICIAL: Chelsea Announce Signing Of Welbeck From Brighton

  01-08-2026 18:53 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea have announced the signing of former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck from Brighton. The Blues wrote in a statement on their website:”Chelsea is delighted to announce the signing of Danny Welbeck from Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion. “The striker, who has been capped 42 times by England, has signed a [...]
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• Everton Agree Deal With Arsenal To Sign Midfielder

  01-08-2026 18:09 via completesports.com
  
  Everton have reportedly agreed to sign Christian Norgaard in a £7million transfer from Arsenal. Norgaard joined the Gunners in a £15m move from Brentford just last summer but was limited to just 20 appearances across all competitions. He was named in a Premier League starting line-up just once – in the final match of the [...]
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• NPFL: Ex-Super Eagles Defender Egwuekwe Reveals Blueprint For Warri Wolves’ Resurgence

  01-08-2026 16:44 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles defender Azubuike Egwuekwe has expressed confidence that Warri Wolves will produce positive results when the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season gets underway, Completesports.com reports. Egwuekwe Confident Warri Wolves Can Bounce Back Egwuekwe, who is the Coordinator of the Seasiders, said the signs are encouraging that the new season will be [...]
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• Done Deal: Akpoguma Seals Two-Year Move To Serie A Club

  01-08-2026 16:17 via completesports.com
  
  Kevin Akpoguma has completed a free transfer to Serie A club Frosinone, Completesports.com reports. The experienced defender has signed a two-year contract with the Canarini, keeping him at the club until June 30, 2028. Akpoguma became a free agent after leaving Bundesliga outfit TSG Hoffenheim at the end of last season, bringing an end to [...]
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• OFFICIAL: Akinsanmiro Completes Loan Move To Monza

  01-08-2026 14:33 via completesports.com
  
  Serie A club AC Monza have announced the loan signing of Nigeria international Ebenezer Akinsanmiro from Inter Milan, completesports.com reports. Monza comfirmed the loan move in a statement on their official website on Saturday. “Ebenezer Ajodun Akinsanmiro is a new Monza player. “The midfielder joins from FC Internazionale Milano on a temporary basis, with an [...]
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• I’ve Always Wanted To Play With Messi –Casemiro

  01-08-2026 14:16 via completesports.com
  
  Inter Miami midfielder Casemiro has disclosed that it has always been his dream to play alongside Lionel Messi. During his official presentation, Casemiro stated that he joined the team to help Messi win more trophies and called him the ultimate icon of the sport. Read Also:WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Seek Redemption Against Zambia Reflecting on [...]
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• Glasgow 2026: Ogazi Wins Men’s 400m Gold, Onojuvwevwo Takes Women’s Bronze

  01-08-2026 14:09 via completesports.com
  
  Team Nigeria’s Samuel Ogazi produced a stunning performance to win the gold medal in the men’s 400m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Saturday. Ogazi stormed to victory in commanding fashion, finishing ahead of Trinidad and Tobago’s Jereem Richards, who settled for silver in 44.82 seconds, while South Africa’s Zakithi Nene claimed the [...]
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• Why I Am Addicted To Smoking –Szczęsny

  01-08-2026 13:44 via completesports.com
  
  Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny has disclosed that his smoking habit is a personal matter that does not affect his on-field performance, admitting it is an addiction he is unwilling to fight. Szczęsny asserted that what he does in his private life is entirely his affair, and he refuses to change for critics. Read Also:Former Champions [...]
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• Garba: Eagles Can’t Afford To Miss World Cup 2030

  01-08-2026 13:12 via completesports.com
  
  Former Flying Eagles coach Manu Garba has disclosed that the Super Eagles must do everything to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2030. Recall that the Super Eagles missed consecutive World Cups after failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following their prior absence from the 2022 tournament in Qatar. Read Also:WAFCON 2026: [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Seek Redemption Against Zambia

  01-08-2026 12:14 via completesports.com
  
  Defending champions Super Falcons of Nigeria Nigeria will be aiming to revive their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign when they take on Zambia in a crucial Group C clash in Rabat on Saturday The Super Falcons suffered a stunning 3-2 defeat to tournament debutants Malawi in their opening fixture on Tuesday, a result [...]
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• Former Champions League Title Winners Contact Arsenal Over Nwaneri

  01-08-2026 09:36 via completesports.com
  
  AC Milan have opened discussions with Arsenal over the availability of highly rated attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri, as the Serie A giants assess the possibility of signing the young talent, TNT Sports reports. According to MARCA journalist Matteo Moretto, speaking on Fabrizio Romano’s YouTube channel Milan have identified the playmaker as a player of interest [...]
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• Done Deal: Maja Completes Free Transfer To French Club Le Havre

  01-08-2026 08:40 via completesports.com
  
  French Ligue 1 club Le Havre have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Josh Maja on a free transfer, reports Completesports.com. Maja joins Le Havre after opting against extending his stay with Sky Bet Championship side West Bromwich Albion, where his contract expired at the end of last season. The 27-year-old has signed a one-year [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Game Against Nigeria Will Determine Our Fate —Zambia Star Kundananji

  01-08-2026 08:36 via completesports.com
  
  Copper Queens of Zambia star Rachael Kundananji has said today’s (Saturday) clash with Nigeria’s Super Falcons will determine the fate of both teams in this year’s Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON)in Morocco. Defending champions, Super Falcons, did not have the best of starts in the competition after suffering a shock 3-2 loss to debutants [...]
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• Fae Leaves Role As Côte d’Ivoire Head Coach

  01-08-2026 07:55 via completesports.com
  
  The Côte d’Ivoire Federation have confirmed that Emerse Faé will leave his position as head coach upon the expiry of his contract on July 31, ESPN reports. Faé, who took over the Ivory Coast midway through their Africa Cup of Nations campaign on home soil in 2024 — following a disastrous group stage — inspired [...]
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• Eintracht Frankfurt Reach Agreement With Club Brugge For Onyedika

  01-08-2026 07:16 via completesports.com
  
  Eintracht Frankfurt have reached an agreement with Belgian Pro League champions Club Brugge for the transfer of Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that the Bundesliga club have sealed a deal with Club Brugge to sign the 25-year-old, bringing an end to weeks of speculation over his future. The agreement is worth [...]
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• Sheffield United Turn Down Sassuolo Bid For Seriki

  01-08-2026 06:14 via completesports.com
  
  Sheffield United has rejected a transfer bid from Serie A club Sassuolo for right-back Femi Seriki. According to Sky Sports News, the rejected proposal consisted of an initial €1 million loan fee with a €5 million obligation to buy. Read Also:Iheanacho Pens Emotional Farewell To Celtic After Bursaspor Switch With no deal yet to be [...]
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• 24 Hours With A Governor That Loves Dancing And Football! — Odegbami

  01-08-2026 06:00 via completesports.com
  
  It is not every one that is gifted the opportunity of spending an entire 24 hours (without an agenda) in the company of the Governor of a State in Nigeria. It is a rare privilege. A Governor’s Lifelong Love Affair With Football Five days ago, a Governor, a friend for decades, sent me a video. [...]
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• Infantino Makes U-Turn, Changes Plan To Sell World Cup Stake

  01-08-2026 05:45 via completesports.com
  
  FIFA President Gianni Infantino has scrapped the controversial plans to sell private equity stakes in the World Cup and commercial assets following intense backlash, including severe threats of boycotts from UEFA and pushback from internal officials. Recall that FIFA’s plan was to raise up to $4.2 billion by selling about a 20% stake in a [...]
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