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• Yoro insists Man Utd can win Premier League title this season

  02-08-2026 23:32 via soccernews.com
  Leny Yoro says Manchester United must aim to become Premier League champions in 2026-27.
  The Red Devils are entering their first full season with Michael Carrick at the helm, having recovered impressively from a slow start under Ruben Amorim to finish third last term.
  They were sixth when Amorim was sacked in January, but Carrick achieved 12 wins in his 17 Premier League games in charge in 2025-26 (D3 L2) to land the permanent job.
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• Sanusi Savours Portuguese Super Cup Success With FC Porto

  02-08-2026 23:18 via completesports.com
  Zaidu Sanusi has celebrated FC Porto’s Portuguese Super Cup win against Torreense, Completesports.com reports. The Dragons defeated Torreense 1-0 at the Estádio Cidade de Coimbra on Saturday night. The decisive goal came in the first half through Danish midfielder Victor Froholdt, whose well-taken header proved enough to separate the two sides. The victory handed Porto [...]
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• Rayo Vallecano closes in on Roma defender Marash Kumbulla

  02-08-2026 22:44 via soccernews.com
  Rayo Vallecano is close to signing Roma defender Marash Kumbulla on loan, according to Fabrizio Romano.
  The clubs are sealing the agreement, with the formal stages of the transfer expected to follow. No purchase option or obligation has been mentioned as part of the proposed loan.
  A move to Rayo would allow Kumbulla to remain in La Liga after spending the previous two seasons on loan at Espanyol and Mallorca. The 26-year-old has not established a regular place at Roma and is now approaching anot
  
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• Pre-Season: Osimhen On Target As Galatasaray Play 3-3 Draw With Rennes

  02-08-2026 22:39 via completesports.com
  
  Victor Osimhen scored as Galatasaray played a 3-3 draw with French club Rennes in a pre-season match on Sunday, completesports.com reports. Galatasaray are now winless their three pre-season games, having lost 2-0 to Monza and going down 3-0 to Venezia heading into Sunday’s tie. Osimhen gave Galatasaray the lead in the 18th minute before Esteban [...]
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• ‘Pressure cooker’ of Celtic is good for me, says Oxlade-Chamberlain

  02-08-2026 22:32 via soccernews.com
  Celtic midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain feels the "pressure cooker" environment in Glasgow will bring out his best football in his first full season in Scotland.
  The former Arsenal and Liverpool man joined Celtic as a free agent in February, having left Turkish side Besiktas last August. 
  He had a major impact in the closing weeks of the season as Martin O'Neill's men pipped Hearts to the title on the final day, denying the Edinburgh club their first crown since 1960.
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• Chelsea boss Alonso insists ‘scar’ of Real Madrid exit has healed

  02-08-2026 22:32 via soccernews.com
  Xabi Alonso insists the "scar" left by his Real Madrid exit has now "healed", and he believes the Chelsea job is the perfect opportunity for him to rebuild his career.
  Huge fanfare accompanied Alonso's appointment to the Madrid job in June 2025, after he led Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten German double in 2023-24.
  However, the former midfielder was sacked in mid-January after just 34 matches at the helm, winning 24 of those (D4 L6).
  When Madrid parted ways with Alonso, they were four point
  
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• Atlanta United holds talks with Romelu Lukaku over MLS move

  02-08-2026 22:23 via soccernews.com
  Atlanta United has opened talks over a possible move for Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku, according to Sacha Tavolieri.
  The MLS club is pushing to bring Lukaku to the United States and has started discussions with his representatives. Those talks are focused on the possibility of reaching an agreement over personal terms.
  Lukaku has opened the door to leaving Napoli, giving Atlanta encouragement that the transfer could be possible. No bid to the Italian club has been reported at this stage, and the
  
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• Norway: Daga Scores Again In Molde’s Draw Against Sarpsborg 08

  02-08-2026 22:03 via completesports.com
  
  Daniel Daga continued his impressive scoring form by netting for the second consecutive league game, but Molde were held to a thrilling 3-3 draw by Sarpsborg 08 in their Eliteserien clash at the Aker Stadion on Sunday. The Nigerian midfielder scored Molde’s third goal of the contest before the visitors staged a late comeback to [...]
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• Arsenal’s Havertz wants ‘all the trophies’

  02-08-2026 21:32 via soccernews.com
  Kai Havertz is targeting "all the trophies" as Arsenal aim to build on their Premier League title-winning campaign.
  The Gunners ended a 22-year wait for the top prize in English football as they stormed to the title last term.
  Mikel Arteta's team also reached two finals, losing to Manchester City in the EFL Cup and Paris Saint-Germain, on penalties, in the Champions League.
  Arsenal started their pre-season with a 4-1 rout of Girona on Saturday, with Havertz grabbing their opening goal, and the G
  
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• PSG submits bid above €40m for Ajax winger Mika Godts

  02-08-2026 21:23 via soccernews.com
  Paris Saint-Germain has submitted an official bid worth more than €40 million for Ajax winger Mika Godts, according to Fabrizio Romano. The full package is reportedly worth around €45 million, and negotiations between the clubs are moving quickly.
  Godts has already approved PSG’s proposal and agreed personal terms with the French club. Ajax entered the talks with an initial €60 million valuation, which leaves a gap of approximately €15 million between its starting posit
  
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• Glasgow 2026: NSC Celebrates Team Nigeria’s Impressive Medal Haul

  02-08-2026 21:23 via completesports.com
  National Sports Commission, NSC, Performance Director and Athletes Liaison, Victor Okorie, has attributed Team Nigeria’s outstanding showing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games to the purposeful leadership of Chairman Shehu Dikko and Director General Bukola Olopade. Okorie praised Dikko and Olopade for creating an environment in which Nigerian athletes could compete with confidence, pride and a [...]
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• Ex-IOC Chief: Infantino’s Time As FIFA President Is Over

  02-08-2026 20:35 via completesports.com
  Former International Olympic Committee (IOC) marketing chief Michael Payne has disclosed that FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s leadership has become radioactive and survival will take a miracle. Recall that UEFA, CONCACAF, and other global bodies criticized Infantino over a controversial plan to sell a stake in FIFA’s commercial assets. Read Also:Infantino Makes U-Turn, Changes Plan To [...]
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• Trabzonspor president denies Salah agreement

  02-08-2026 20:32 via soccernews.com
  Mohamed Salah has not agreed to join Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor, according to the club's president Ertugrul Dogan.
  Salah left Liverpool as a free agent at the end of last season, having reached an agreement to terminate his two-year contract – which he only signed in April 2025 – early.
  The Egyptian scored 257 goals for Liverpool in 442 games, across all competitions, after joining from Roma in 2017.
  Only Ian Rush (346) and Roger Hunt (285) are above Salah in Liverpool's all-
  
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• Chelsea sign Argentina’s Barco from sister club Strasbourg

  02-08-2026 20:32 via soccernews.com
  Chelsea have signed Argentina international Valentin Barco from their sister club Strasbourg, with the 22-year-old penning a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
  Barco, who made six Premier League appearances for Brighton in 2023-24, initially joined Strasbourg on loan in February 2025 before that deal became permanent last summer.
  He made 58 appearances for the French club overall, with no other Strasbourg player featuring in more matches since his arrival (Ismael Doukoure also on 58).
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• Kolo Muani seals permanent Juventus return

  02-08-2026 19:32 via soccernews.com
  Randal Kolo Muani has secured a permanent move to Juventus from Paris Saint-Germain.
  Kolo Muani previously spent the second half of the 2024-25 campaign on loan with the Serie A side, and he has now signed a five-year contract in Turin.
  The deal is worth €38m plus a maximum of €12m in add-ons.
  In his first spell at Juve, Kolo Muani made 22 appearances in all competitions, netting 10 goals.Back in Bianconero…
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• WAFU B U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles Suffer Defeat To Burkina Faso In Final Group Game

  02-08-2026 18:34 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Flying Eagles suffered a 2-0 defeat to Burkina Faso in their final Group B fixture at the WAFU B U-20 Championship in Côte d’Ivoire on Sunday. The result saw Burkina Faso finish top of Group B with seven points from three matches, while defending champions Nigeria settled for second place on six points. In [...]
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• Pre-Season: Arokodare Scores As Ajax Cruise Past FC Volendam

  02-08-2026 18:22 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare marked his Ajax debut with a goal as the Dutch giants edged FC Volendam 3-2 in a pre-season friendly on Sunday. Arokodare started the game on the bench before replacing Marcos Leonardo in the 71st minute. The 25-year-old made an instant impact, scoring Ajax’s third goal in the 88th minute [...]
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• No Agreement To Sign Salah –Trabzonspor President

  02-08-2026 18:19 via completesports.com
  
  Trabzonspor President Ertuğrul Doğan has denied any final agreement to sign Mohamed Salah, stating that while no deal is in place, any team would naturally want a player of his high caliber.  Recall that the Egyptian international remains a free agent following his departure from Liverpool, with his ultimate destination still undecided. Read Also:Ex-Super Eagles [...]
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• Ex-Super Eagles Star Set To Purchase English Football Club

  02-08-2026 17:54 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigeria international Victor Anichebe is leading a sensational takeover bid for English Football League (EFL) division three club Bromley, The Sun reports. Anichebe, who featured for Everton and West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League, is spearheading discussions to buy the newly-promoted League One side in a major boardroom coup. Bromley’s current majority owner [...]
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• Club Brugge Pay Tribute To Onyedika After Eintracht Frankfurt Switch

  02-08-2026 17:46 via completesports.com
  
  Belgian Pro League champions Club Brugge have paid tribute to Raphael Onyedika following the midfielder’s permanent move to Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt, Completesports.com reports. The Nigerian international completed his transfer to the German side on Sunday, bringing an end to a successful spell with Blauw-Zwart. Confirming his departure in a statement on their official website, [...]
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• ‘He Has More Potential To Show’ –Barca Manager Evaluates Adeyemi’s Performance Vs Birmingham

  02-08-2026 16:51 via completesports.com
  Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has called Karim Adeyemi’s pre-season debut not that good after a 2-2 draw against Birmingham City. Flick pointed out that the former Borussia Dortmund player’s temporary lack of confidence on the ball in specific moments and minor errors in build-up play. Read Also:OFFICIAL: Onyedika Joins Frankfurt On Five-Year Deal He stressed [...]
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• Nigeria To Host 2028 ECOWAS Meeting Of Youth And Sports Ministers

  02-08-2026 16:46 via completesports.com
  Nigeria will host the 2028 ECOWAS Meeting of Experts and Ministers in Charge of Youth and Sports. This was announced in a statement by the National Sports Commission (NSC) on their X handle on Sunday. “The hosting rights were unanimously awarded to Nigeria at the conclusion of the ECOWAS Meeting of Ministers in Dakar, Senegal,” [...]
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• OFFICIAL: Onyedika Joins Frankfurt On Five-Year Deal

  02-08-2026 16:14 via completesports.com
  
  German Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt have completed the signing of Nigeria international midfielder Raphael Onyedika, who has joined from Club Brugge on a contract through to June 2031. Frankfurt announced the signing in a statement on their official website on Sunday. “Eintracht Frankfurt and Club Brugge have reached an agreement on the transfer of Raphael [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Nnadozie, Ijamilusi Upbeat Super Falcons Will Beat Egypt

  02-08-2026 16:00 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has expressed confidence that Nigeria will claim a convincing victory over Egypt in their final Group C match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The defending champions revived their quarter-final hopes with a hard-earned 1-0 win over Zambia’s Copper Queens after suffering a shock 3-2 defeat to tournament [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: It Was In Our Hands But We Didn’t Take Our Chance To Beat Nigeria —Zambia Coach

  02-08-2026 12:54 via completesports.com
  Copper Queens of Zambia head coach Nora Häuptle has said her team missed a big opportunity to secure three points against Nigeria’s Super Falcons in Saturday’s WAFCON 2026 Group C encounter. A first half goal by Asisat Oshoala saw the Super Falcons beat Zambia 1-0 to record their first win of the tournament. The Super [...]
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• WAFU B U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles Target Group B Top Spot Vs Burkina Faso

  02-08-2026 12:25 via completesports.com
  
  Defending champions Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will aim to finish top of Group B when they face Burkina Faso in their final group-stage match of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship on Sunday (today). The Flying Eagles have already booked their place in the semi-finals after winning their opening two matches of the competition. Abdu Maikaba’s [...]
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• Glasgow 2026: IGP Disu Lauds Nathaniel Over 400m Hurdles Gold Medal Feat

  02-08-2026 12:25 via completesports.com
  
  The Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Riliwan Disu has celebrated Corporal Ezekiel Nathaniel for winning gold in the men’s 400m hurdles at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, calling his 48.47-second victory an example of excellence. In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Iniedu, the IGP praised Nathaniel for flying both the national [...]
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• Zverev: Why Nadal’s Advise Has Been Helpful To Me

  02-08-2026 11:38 via completesports.com
  
  German tennis star Alexander Zverev has disclosed that Rafael Nadal’s advice during a 10-day training stint in Mallorca was a great help in preparing for the hard-court season. Recall that Nadal repeatedly told Zverev during their late-night tactical sessions and training blocks that he fully believes the German can win a Grand Slam title if [...]
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• Arteta: My Focus Is To Improve Arsenal This Season

  02-08-2026 10:52 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has disclosed that the Gunners are actively trying to improve and evolve their squad before the start of the season. Arsenal have been relatively quiet in the market compared to big-spending rivals Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, and Chelsea, but the North London side have been linked with moves for Newcastle United [...]
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• Nwabali Wins Man Of The Match Award On Chippa United Return

  02-08-2026 09:28 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria international Stanley Nwabali won the Man of the Match award in Chippa United’s 2026/27 Premier Soccer League (PSL) opening fixture against Golden Arrows which ended 0-0 on Saturday, putting in a brilliant performance on his first competitive appearance in eight months. Nwabali stood between Golden Arrows and the three points throughout the tie despite [...]
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• Oba Femi Is The Future Of WWE —Lesnar Declares

  02-08-2026 09:04 via completesports.com
  
  Brock Lesnar has endorsed Nigeria professional wrestler Torioluwa Odugbesan, popularly known as Oba Femi, as WWE’s future after losing their Hell in a Cell match at SummerSlam night one on Saturday night, Post Wrestling reports. Lesnar initially left ringside with Paul Heyman following the main event at U.S. Bank Stadium. He then returned to the [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Abiodun Dedicates Win Against Zambia To Super Falcons Teammates

  02-08-2026 08:46 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun has praised her teammates for their gutsy display in the hard fought win against Zambia. The Super Falcons bounced back from a shock 3-2 loss to debutants Malawi to secure a 1-0 win against the Copper Queens of Zambia in Saturday’s Group C Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) clash [...]
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• Friendly: Mourinho Hails Real Madrid’s Attitude In Draw Vs Fiorentina

  02-08-2026 07:54 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has praised the club’s fantastic effort and attitude after a 2-2 pre-season draw against Fiorentina, highlighting the team’s commitment despite physical fatigue. Speaking after the game, Mourinho said his team looked fresh, tired and extremely tired at different stages of the match. Read Also:Done Deal: Akpoguma Seals Two-Year Move To [...]
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• Otele Set To Join Serie A Club From FC Basel

  02-08-2026 07:45 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles winger Philip Otele is closing in on a move to Serie A side Lecce from Swiss Super League champions FC Basel, Completesports.com reports. The 26-year-old spent last season on loan at Bundesliga club Hamburger SV, where he scored once in nine league appearances. Hamburg opted against activating the purchase clause in his loan [...]
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• Done Deal: Otele Set To Join Serie A Club From FC Basel

  02-08-2026 07:45 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles winger Philip Otele is closing in on a move to Serie A side Lecce from Swiss Super League champions FC Basel, Completesports.com reports. The 26-year-old spent last season on loan at Bundesliga club Hamburger SV, where he scored once in nine league appearances. Hamburg opted against activating the purchase clause in his loan [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: She Still Got It — CAF Hails Oshoala’s Display In Super Falcons Win Against Zambia

  02-08-2026 02:14 via completesports.com
  
  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has praised Asisat Oshoala for her impressive performance for the Super Falcons in their hardfought win against Zambia. After coming off the bench in the shock defeat to Malawi, Oshoala was named in the starting lineup, as the Super Falcons edged out Zambia 1-0 despite playing with 10 players. [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: How Super Falcons Rated In Slim Win Over Zambia

  02-08-2026 01:39 via completesports.com
  
  Following the Super Falcons’ hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Copper Queens of Zambia in their Group C clash at the Al Madina Stadium in Rabat on Saturday night, Completesports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU assesses the performances of the players. Chiamaka Nnadozie 7/0 The Brighton goalkeeper bounced back impressively from her disappointing display in Nigeria’s defeat to Malawi, [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: It’s A Big Relief –Amao Reacts After Super Falcons’ Win Against Zambia

  02-08-2026 01:36 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigerian international Fatai Amao has lauded the Super Falcons’ 1-0 victory over Zambia in the ongoing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Having lost their opening game to Malawi 3-2 on Tuesday, Nigeria needed a victory to push the team back into contention for the knockout stages, and it was well delivered. [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Alozie Wins Player Of The Match Award In Nigeria’s Win Against Zambia

  02-08-2026 01:17 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons midfielder Michelle Alozie has won the Player of the Match award after delivering a tireless and stellar defensive performance to help Nigeria secure a 1-0 victory over Zambia at the ongoing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Recall that the Super Falcons defeated Zambia 1-0, thanks to a goal from Asisat [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Oshoala Wins Player Of The Match Award In Nigeria’s Win Against Zambia

  02-08-2026 00:33 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala has been adjudged the Player of the Match following their 1-0 win over Zambia in Saturday’s 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Oshoala, who was impressive in the match, netted the only goal of the encounter in the eighth minute of the encounter. Read Also:WAFCON 2026: Oshoala’s Lone [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Oshoala’s Lone Strike Helps Resolute Super Falcons Edge Out Zambia

  02-08-2026 00:19 via completesports.com
  
  A first half strike by Asisat Oshoala saw a 10-player Super Falcons edge out Zambia 1-0 in their second Group C Women’s African Cup of Nations match in Morocco on Saturday. More to follow
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