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• WAFU B U-20 Championship: Maikaba Targets Improved Flying Eagles Display Against Côte d’Ivoire

  04-08-2026 22:25 via completesports.com
  
  Flying Eagles head coach Abdu Maikaba has assured fans that his side will deliver a much-improved performance when they face hosts Côte d’Ivoire in the semi-finals of the WAFU B U-20 Championship. The defending champions will take on the Young Elephants at the Stade Charles Konan Banny in Yamoussoukro on Wednesday, with a place in [...]
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• Ex-Premier League Referee Taylor Lands New Job In Turkey

  04-08-2026 21:33 via completesports.com
  
  The Turkish Football Federation has appointed former World Cup and Premier League referee Anthony Taylor as its new director of elite refereeing. The 47-year-old Englishman took on this strategic role following his retirement from officiating after a 20-year career. Read Also:Glasgow 2026: Tinubu Hails Team Nigeria’s Outstanding Performance Taylor retired last month following a 22-year [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: We’ve Done All Permutations On What Can Get Us Through To Quarterfinal —Madugu Speaks Ahead Egypt Clash

  04-08-2026 21:02 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has said his team has done all the permutations they need to qualify for the WAFCON 2026 quarterfinals, completesports.com reports. The Super Falcons will face Egypt in their final Group C clash and need the three points to go through. After a shock 3-2 loss to debutants Malawi in [...]
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• ‘Time To Say Goodbye’ — Onyedika Pens Farewell Message To Club Brugge

  04-08-2026 20:26 via completesports.com
  
  Raphael Onyedika has penned an emotional farewell message to Club Brugge following his departure from the Belgian Pro League champions. The Nigeria international completed a permanent move to Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday, bringing an end to a successful four-year spell with the Blauw-Zwart. Onyedika joined Club Brugge from Danish side FC Midtjylland in [...]
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• Glasgow 2026: Tinubu Hails Team Nigeria’s Outstanding Performance

  04-08-2026 19:07 via completesports.com
  
  President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Team Nigeria for finishing as Africa’s highest-ranked nation and 7th overall at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with 24 medals (10 gold, 7 silver, and 7 bronze). In a statement issued by the presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday in Abuja, the president noted that the country’s haul of [...]
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• Iwobi: Messi, Not Ronaldo Remains My GOAT

  04-08-2026 18:48 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has chosen Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo because of Messi’s untouchable control on the pitch. Appearing on the Beast Mode On Podcast, Iwobi explained that while Ronaldo had a crazy aura, Messi created an invisible radius where defenders could not tackle him. Iwobi Chooses GOAT Between Messi, Ronaldo Read Also:WAFU [...]
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• WAFU B U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles Eye Final Spot, U-20 AFCON Berth

  04-08-2026 18:40 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will be aspiring to book a WAFU B tournament final ticket when they take on hosts Cote d’Iivore in a semi final clash on Wednesday evening at Stade Charles Konan Banny in Yamoussoukro. The Flying Eagles finished as runners-up in Group B having lost to Young Stallions of Burkina Faso 0-2 in [...]
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• Don’t Accept Man United Offer –Wilshere Advises Lewis-Skelly

  04-08-2026 18:34 via completesports.com
  
  Former England midfielder Jack Wilshere has advised Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly to reject transfer interest from Manchester United and stay to fight for his place at the Emirates Stadium. Recall that the Red Devils has explored and prepared a potential transfer bid as they look for cover at left-back. Read Also:Como Agree £31m Deal To [...]
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• NPFL: Kun Khalifat Unveil Technical Crew, New Management Team For 2026/2027 Season

  04-08-2026 17:51 via completesports.com
  Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Kun Khalifat on Tuesday, 3 August 2026, unveiled the club’s technical crew and management staff ahead of the kick-off of the 2026/2027 top-flight campaign, Completesports.com reports. Kun Khalifat Retain Uzoho, Restructure Technical Bench Obinna Uzoho retained his position as Technical Adviser of the ‘KK Boys’, while Chinedu Okonkwo will [...]
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• CAF Team Concludes Inspection Of Nigeria’s Facilities Ahead General Assembly, CAF Awards

  04-08-2026 17:02 via completesports.com
  
  A five-member delegation from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has concluded a two-day inspection of facilities proposed by Nigeria to host the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly and the 2026 CAF Awards. The delegation, led by Dr Christian Emeruwa, included Hervé Dassoundo (Commercial and Branding), Inas Ahmed (Travel and Accommodation), Salah Mostafa (Transport), and [...]
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• Four Ugandan Boxers Abscond After Conclusion Of Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

  04-08-2026 16:44 via completesports.com
  
  Four Ugandan boxers have absconded after the conclusion of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, talkSPORT reports. The missing athletes have been identified as Angel Katushabe, Nuhu Batte, Ibrahim Khemis and Emily Nakalema. According to Ugandan publication NBS Sports, all four boxers failed to meet up with the rest of their teammates for their scheduled return [...]
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• Michael Carlton Wants 21.com To Compete On Speed, Technology And Trust

  04-08-2026 16:19 via completesports.com
  
  A new iGaming brand usually has to earn attention the slow way. It launches with a games lobby, a welcome offer and a line about better technology. Most of those claims blur together. 21.com starts from a different place because Michael Carlton’s name gives the launch immediate industry context. Carlton is central to the launch [...]
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• Bernardo: Mourinho Means A Lot To Portuguese Football

  04-08-2026 16:09 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid star Bernardo Silva has expressed excitement about playing for José Mourinho, noting that the coach holds immense importance in Portuguese football history. The 31-year-old midfielder moved to the Spanish club on a two-year deal following the end of his contract with Manchester City. Read Also:Hull City, Ipswich Town, Coventry City Interested In Iroegbunam [...]
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• Maresca’s Ideas Are Similar To Guardiola —Semenyo

  04-08-2026 16:05 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo has new manager Enzo Maresca’s ideas are quite similar to former manager Pep Guardiol. City were defeated on penalties by Inter Milan in Maresca’s first game in charge in Hong Kong, but the side demonstrated the attacking intent the new boss will deploy after replacing Guardiola. Semenyo played the opening [...]
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• White Faith And Red Rebellion: How A Jersey Madrid And A Liverpool Jersey Third Define A Fan’s Soul

  04-08-2026 16:04 via completesports.com
  
  A liverpool jersey third that breaks every rule. A Madrid jersey carrying a century of glory. 2:45 a.m. Champions League knockout. You haven’t moved in twenty minutes. Hands are wet. You don’t care. Ninety-third minute. Goal. You’re up before your brain catches it—screaming, thumping your chest, neighbor already pounding the wall. Your Madrid jersey is [...]
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• Done Deal: Former Flying Eagles Striker Joins Turkish Club Eyüpspor

  04-08-2026 15:56 via completesports.com
  
  Former Flying Eagles forward Ahmed Abdullahi has completed a permanent move to Turkish Super Lig side Eyüpspor from Premier League club Sunderland. The 22-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the Istanbul-based club, with the agreement including an option for a further year. Sunderland Announce Departure Sunderland confirmed his departure on their official website. “Sunderland [...]
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• NNL: Amuneke Confirms Heartland’s Preparations For 2026/2027 Season Underway

  04-08-2026 15:18 via completesports.com
  
  Heartland have resumed preparations ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigeria National League (NNL) season, Technical Manager Emmanuel Amuneke, the former Super Eagles winger, has confirmed to Completesports.com. “Yes, we’ve resumed for the new season. That was last Monday,” the former FC Barcelona of Spain winger responded on Tuesday when asked about the Naze Millionaires’ preparations for [...]
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• Man United Ready To Loan Out Chido Obi

  04-08-2026 13:51 via completesports.com
  Manchester United have made striker Chido Obi-Martin available for a loan move this summer following a mixed pre-season assessment, with the club preferring a continental European destination over a physical domestic EFL loan. Red Devils manager Michael Carrick and the coaching staff feel the young Dane is not quite ready for regular senior minutes in [...]
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• Ter Stegen Joins Arokodare At Ajax After Loan Move From Barcelona

  04-08-2026 12:36 via completesports.com
  
  Ajax have reached an agreement with FC Barcelona to take their German goalkeeper Marc ter Stegen on a season-long loan move. The 34-year-old goalkeeper is now teammate with Nigeria international Tolu Arokodare, who also joined Ajax on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Arokodare made a perfect start to life at Ajax after scoring on his debut [...]
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• Kovacic: I’m Not Leaving Manchester City

  04-08-2026 09:56 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovačić has confirmed he is staying at the Etihad Stadium after clarifying his future with manager Enzo Maresca and club chiefs. Dismissing exit links to Serie A, the midfielder stated that the club assured him they “count on” him for the new season. Read Also:Done Deal: Henderson Joins Chelsea On Free [...]
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• Hull City, Ipswich Town, Coventry City Interested In Iroegbunam

  04-08-2026 09:32 via completesports.com
  Premier League newly promoted clubs Hull City, Ipswich Town and Coventry City are all interested in signing England-born Nigeria midfielder Tim Iroegbunam, according to talkSPORT. The Toffees have completed three signings this summer, bringing in Hayden Hackney, Tyrique George and Merlin Rohl on permanent deals – with the latter two having been on loan with [...]
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• Nigeria Names 25-Member Squad For Commonwealth Fencing Championship

  04-08-2026 08:03 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria has unveiled a 25-member squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships, which will take place in Lagos. The championship will run from August 9 to 14 at Rugby School Nigeria, Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island. The squad is made up of 12 para fencers and 13 athletes in the able-bodied category, and is led [...]
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• Brazilian Youth Game Suspended After Parrot Attack Players

  04-08-2026 07:58 via completesports.com
  
  A Brazilian youth football match between Flamengo and Ceará was briefly halted after a large blue parrot swooped down and menaced players on the pitch. The remarkable incident took place in the 17th minute at the Granja Comari training complex in Teresópolis. Read Also:Infantino: I Did Not Call Trump To Help Save My Job As [...]
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• ‘I Want To Help The Team’ — Arokodare Determined To Make Immediate Impact At Ajax

  04-08-2026 07:39 via completesports.com
  
  Tolu Arokodare is keen to make instant impact at Eredivisie giants Ajax, reports Completesports.com. Arokodare recently joined the former European champions on a season-long loan from Sky Bet Championship club Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Nigeria international scored in Ajax’s pre-season friendly victory over Volendam FC last weekend. Arokodare Reveals Ajax Ambition The former Genk forward claimed [...]
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• Ex-Falconets Star Sabastine Joins Portuguese League Champions Benfica

  04-08-2026 00:36 via completesports.com
  
  Former Falconets forward Flourish Sabastine has joined reigning Portuguese women’s league champions Benfica on a three-year deal that will run till 2029. Benfica confirmed the signing in a video posted on their official X handle on Monday. Sabastine joined Benfica from Turkish club Fenerbahce, whom she spent just one season, scoring 12 goals in 25 [...]
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• Ex-Falconets Star Sabastine Joins Benfica On Three-Year Deal

  04-08-2026 00:36 via completesports.com
  
  Former Falconets forward Flourish Sabastine has joined Benfica women’s team on a three-year deal that will run till 2029. Benfica confirmed the signing in a video posted on their official X handle on Monday. Sabastine joined Benfica from Turkish club Fenerbahce, whom she spent just one season, scoring 12 goals in 25 appearances.
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