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• Barca Need A Capable Striker –Flick

  03-08-2026 22:19 via completesports.com
  
  Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has admitted that the club needed to sign a new striker before the start of the new La Liga season. Flick expressed full confidence in sporting director Deco while noting that any final attacking additions also depend on the future of Ferran Torres. Read Also:Newcastle Reject Arsenal’s Initial Bid For Guimaraes [...]
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• WAFU B U-20 Championship: Burkina Faso Defeat Won’t Derail Flying Eagles Ahead Côte d’Ivoire Test — Maikaba

  03-08-2026 21:55 via completesports.com
  
  Flying Eagles head coach Abdu Maikaba has declared that his side is fully focused on Wednesday’s semi-final showdown against hosts Côte d’Ivoire at the ongoing WAFU B U-20 Championship. Nigeria missed out on top spot in Group B after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Burkina Faso in their final group-stage match on Sunday. Despite the [...]
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• Como Agree £31m Deal To Sign Chelsea Star Defender

  03-08-2026 21:03 via completesports.com
  
  Como have agreed a deal worth more than £30m to sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, BBC Sport reports. The 27-year-old is expected to sign a long-term contract and take on a leadership role under manager Cesc Fabregas at the Italian club, who secured Champions League qualification by finishing fourth in Serie A last season. Chelsea [...]
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• WAFU B U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles Must Focus On U-20 AFCON Ticket Despite Burkina Faso Defeat — Akuneto

  03-08-2026 20:25 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria-born Manchester City U-17 Head Coach, Chuks Akuneto, has urged the Flying Eagles to keep their focus firmly on securing a place at the 2027 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations despite their 2-0 defeat to Burkina Faso, insisting that qualification for the WAFU B U-20 Championship semi-finals keeps Nigeria on course to achieve its [...]
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• Infantino: I Did Not Call Trump To Help Save My Job

  03-08-2026 18:45 via completesports.com
  
  FIFA President Gianni Infantino has pushed back against media claims that he is turning to U.S. President Donald Trump for political backing to save his job, following reports from outlets like the New York Post that he sought intervention amid a severe leadership crisis at FIFA. Recall that Infantino faced massive internal revolt after proposing [...]
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• Done Deal: Henderson Joins Chelsea On Free Transfer

  03-08-2026 18:30 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea have announced the signing of England international Jordan Henderson. The experienced midfielder moved to the Stamford Bridge on a free transfer after severing ties with Brentford. Henderson signed a two-year contract with the Blues, and will join his new team-mates ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Ready For New Beginning ‘Given the size of the [...]
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• Sabalenka Backs WTA Tour’s New Transgender Policy

  03-08-2026 18:10 via completesports.com
  World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has strongly backed the Women’s Tennis Association’s new mandatory sex-testing policy, stating it is unfair for female athletes to compete against players who are biologically stronger. She stated that women train their whole lives to reach their physical limits and should not face biological men who possess an inherent strength [...]
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• WAFU B U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles Duo Named In Group Stage Best XI

  03-08-2026 18:00 via completesports.com
  
  Flying Eagles duo Alfred Odinaka and Abdulmuiz Adeleke have been named in the Group Stage Best XI at the ongoing WAFU B U-20 Championship, reports Completesports.com. The tournament’s Technical Study Group (TSG) unveiled the selection after the conclusion of the group stage on Sunday, rewarding the competition’s standout performers. Odinaka earned a place in the [...]
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• Newcastle Reject Arsenal’s Initial Bid For Guimaraes

  03-08-2026 16:48 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal’s first bid for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes has been rejected, RTE reports. Speculation about the Brazil midfielder joining the Gunners has reached fever pitch and direct lines of communication have now been opened between the Premier League champions and managerless Newcastle. The Press Association reports that there is still some distance between the parties [...]
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• Hull City Plot Move For Femi Azeez

  03-08-2026 16:47 via completesports.com
  
  Premier League newcomers Hull City are intensifying their efforts to sign Nigerian winger Femi Azeez from Sky Bet Championship side Millwall, reports Completesports.com. The Tigers are eager to strengthen their squad ahead of their return to the top flight after securing promotion last season, with Azeez identified as one of their priority transfer targets. According [...]
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• Bassey Model Fulham’s New Away Kit For 2026/27 Season

  03-08-2026 16:32 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria international Calvin Bassey helped to model Fulham’s new away kit for the 2026/2027 season. Bassey joined other Fulham stars like Ryan Sessegnon, Rodrigo Muniz and Tom Cairney to launch the new away kit on Monday. “The Club is delighted to unveil its new adidas Away Kit for the 2026/27 season, reimagining one of Fulham’s [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 122: Didier Drogba On EPL And Didier Drogba’s Foundation

  03-08-2026 16:18 via completesports.com
  
  Born 11 March 1978, Didier Drogba Tébily is known for his career at Chelsea, where he is the club’s top goalscorer as a foreign player and is currently the club’s fourth highest goalscorer of all time. Widely regarded as one of the greatest African players of all time, he was known for his pace, aerial [...]
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• Joshua Stands No Chance Against Fury –Lewis

  03-08-2026 16:03 via completesports.com
  
  Former world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis has disclosed that Tyson Fury would beat Anthony Joshua, pointing to Fury’s superior boxing skills and movement. Lewis has consistently favoured Fury in a potential matchup, noting that Fury is more elusive and better equipped to outbox Joshua. Read Also:Glasgow 2026: IGP Disu Lauds Nathaniel Over 400m Hurdles Gold [...]
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• England, Wales Withdraw Support For Infantino’s FIFA Re-Election Bid

  03-08-2026 15:47 via completesports.com
  
  The Football Association of Wales (FAW) and English FA have withdrawn their support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s bid for re-election, citing concerns over his leadership following the failed attempt to sell stakes in the FIFA World Cup to private investors. Recall that last week Friday, Infantino abandoned a controversial plan to create a commercial [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Step Up Preparations For Egypt Showdown

  03-08-2026 13:36 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Super Falcons will resume full training on Monday evening as preparations intensify for their decisive final Group C fixture against Egypt at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The training session, scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. local time, will take place at the ASFAR Training Centre in Rabat, where head [...]
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• Why Customer Support Matters More Than You Think When Choosing An Online Casino

  03-08-2026 12:39 via completesports.com
  Customer support is often treated as a small feature when people compare online casinos, yet it can quietly shape the entire experience. The Best bet sites are usually recognized not because they answer messages quickly, but because they solve problems with clear communication and steady follow-up. A delayed payment, an account review, or a technical [...]
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• Tottenham Linked With Move For Osimhen

  03-08-2026 12:05 via completesports.com
  Tottenham Hotspur are being linked with an ambitious move for Galatasaray’s Nigeria international Victor Osimhen, according to CaughtOffside. Spurs have made initial approaches worth between £50 million and £55 million, with the Turkish champions seeking closer to £65 million. However, that valuation appears optimistic given the striker’s long contract and importance in Istanbul. Tottenham need [...]
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• Derby County, Birmingham City Join Race To Sign Otele

  03-08-2026 11:26 via completesports.com
  Sky Bet Championship clubs Birmingham City and Derby County have joined the race to sign FC Basel winger Philip Otele, reports Completesports.com. According to transfeed, Derby County have already opened talks with the Swiss Super League champions over a potential deal for the Nigerian. The Championship duo will, however, face stiff competition from Serie A [...]
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• Fernandes: De Zerbi Influenced My Decision To Join Spurs

  03-08-2026 09:22 via completesports.com
  Tottenham midfielder Mateus Fernandes has disclosed that Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi played a key role in influencing his decision to join the club. Recall that Fernandes sealed an £85m move from West Ham to Spurs earlier this summer, becoming the club’s record signing, only for that mark to be beaten by Sandro Tonali’s £100m [...]
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• UEFA Threatens Legal Action Against FIFA President Infantino

  03-08-2026 09:08 via completesports.com
  UEFA have threatened under-fire FIFA president Gianni Infantino with legal action – and warned him against destroying any documents relating to the failed World Cup ‘sale’ plan. Controversial news emerged earlier this week that FIFA had plans to sell shares in the organisation’s tournaments, which would have included the men’s and women’s World Cups, as [...]
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• WAFU B U-20 Championship: Ex-Super Eagles Star Backs Flying Eagles To Beat Host Côte d’Ivoire In Semifinal

  03-08-2026 08:13 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigeria international Ifeanyi Udeze believes the Flying Eagles can beat hosts Côte d’Ivoire in the semifinal of the WAFU B U-20 Championship. The Flying Eagles finished second in Group B after losing 2-0 to Burkina Faso in their final fixture on Sunday. The team had already clinched qualification ticket into the knockout round after [...]
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• Glasgow 2026: Team Nigeria Finishes Seventh, Emerges Africa’s Best

  03-08-2026 07:46 via completesports.com
  Team Nigeria finished seventh in the final medal standings at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Completesports.com reports. Competing across 10 sports, the Nigerian contingent delivered an impressive campaign, securing 10 gold, seven silver, and seven bronze medals to finish as the highest-ranked African nation at the Games. Nigeria’s first gold medal came through Esther [...]
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• Havertz: I’m In Good Physical Condition For The New Season

  03-08-2026 07:13 via completesports.com
  Arsenal star Kai Havertz says he feels strong, fresh, and ready for the new campaign after scoring the opening goal in the Gunners’ 4-1 pre-season victory over Girona. In a chat with the club’s website, Havertz stated that the team must reach another level to build on their past success. Read Also:No Agreement To Sign [...]
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