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• Rangers Should Not Hesitate To Sell Fernandez –McCall

  08-08-2026 22:33 via completesports.com
  
  Former Dundee United manager Ian McCall has disclosed that Rangers should consider selling Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez for a large fee if a significant offer arrives. The Nigerian international faced heavy criticism following a shaky 1-1 draw against Dundee United and a costly slip in a 2-1 defeat to Jagiellonia Bialystok. Read Also:How Super [...]
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• Rangers Should Not Hesitate To Sell Fernandez –Mc Call

  08-08-2026 22:33 via completesports.com
  
  Former Dundee United manager Ian McCall has disclosed that Rangers should consider selling Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez for a large fee if a significant offer arrives. The Nigerian international faced heavy criticism following a shaky 1-1 draw against Dundee United and a costly slip in a 2-1 defeat to Jagiellonia Bialystok. Read Also:How Super [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: ‘We’ll Give Everything’ — Madugu Talks Tough Ahead Cameroon Clash

  08-08-2026 22:04 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has assured that his players will give their all when they face the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon. The defending champions will battle their perennial rivals in a quarter-final clash at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Sunday. A place in the semi-finals will be at stake, with the [...]
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• Rusedski Likens Eala To Serena Williams

  08-08-2026 20:16 via completesports.com
  
  Former British No. 1 Greg Rusedski has compared Alex Eala’s global fan turnout and star power to Serena Williams, noting that passionate Filipino supporters follow her everywhere in the world to create an electric atmosphere. Recall that Eala won her maiden WTA Tour title at the Washington Open by defeating Jessica Pegula in the final. [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: We’re Prepared For Cameroon’s Physical Approach —Super Falcons Midfielder Payne

  08-08-2026 20:06 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons midfielder Toni Payne has said she and her teammates are ready for Cameroon’s physical approach in their Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarterfinal encounter on Sunday, completesports.com reports. After a shock 3-2 defeat in their opening Group C match against Malawi, the Super Falcons bounced back to eventually qualify for the quarterfinals, [...]
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• I Want To Be Bigger Than Zola At Chelsea –Palestra

  08-08-2026 20:05 via completesports.com
  
  New Chelsea signing Marco Palestra has expressed his desire to follow in the footsteps of Italian icon Gianfranco Zola and become a legend at Stamford Bridge. The 21-year-old Italian joined the Blues in a £47 million deal from Atalanta, pointing out a shared history with Zola at Cagliari before making the move to Stamford Bridge. [...]
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• Done Deal: Turkish Club Sign Super Falcons Defender Usani

  08-08-2026 18:52 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons defender Miracle Usani has joined Turkish Women’s Super League side ABB FOMGET, Completesports.com reports. ABB FOMGET announced on Saturday that Usani will link up with the club for the 2026/27 season. The 19-year-old is the second Nigerian to join the former Turkish champions this summer, following the arrival of Zipporah Agama from Spanish [...]
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• Match Preview: WAFCON’26; Nigeria Vs Cameroon

  08-08-2026 17:44 via completesports.com
  
  The Super Falcons are set for a huge test in the knockout rounds of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Fresh off a dominant 6-2 victory over Egypt, Nigeria head into a mouthwatering quarter final clash against Cameroon, with momentum firmly on their side. But can the Super Falcons build on that emphatic [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Eto Vows Cameroon Will Give Everything Against Super Falcons

  08-08-2026 17:15 via completesports.com
  
  Cameroon midfielder Naomi Eto says the Indomitable Lionesses are determined to give their all when they face defending champions Nigeria’s Super Falcons in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The two African heavyweights will battle for a place in the semi-finals at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Sunday. The [...]
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• Rush: Iraola Will Deliver Instant Progress At Liverpool

  08-08-2026 16:09 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool legend Ian Rush has backed new manager Andoni Iraola to succeed at Anfield, noting that a strong start in the first four or five games is vital. While acknowledging the squad needs adjustments after summer exits, Rush trusts that injured players returning and potential late additions will stabilize the team. Read Also:Ex-Arsenal Defender Tomiyasu [...]
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• Infantino Denies Claims UEFA Paid Off Ex-Lover

  08-08-2026 16:00 via completesports.com
  
  FIFA President Gianni Infantino has strongly denied allegations that UEFA paid a six-figure departure package to a former junior employee with whom he allegedly had an affair while serving as UEFA general secretary. UEFA confirmed a departure payment and MBA tuition fees were provided but stated they complied with regulations at the time. Read Also:Step [...]
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• Messi’s Father Dies Aged 68 After Battle With Health Problems

  08-08-2026 15:56 via completesports.com
  
  Jorge Messi, the father of Argentina captain Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68 after battling health problems. Messi’s first football team, Newell’s Old Boys, confirmed the news after local media reported Jorge’s death. Jorge reportedly died in hospital in Rosario, Argentina, close to Messi’s family home, at around 10pm local time on [...]
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• WAFU B U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles Ready For Burkina Faso Revenge Mission — Maikaba

  08-08-2026 15:03 via completesports.com
  
  Flying Eagles head coach Abdu Maikaba says his side will be aiming for revenge when they face Burkina Faso in the final of the WAFU B U-20 Championship. The final is scheduled to take place on Sunday at the Stade Charles Konan Banny in Yamoussoukro. The encounter will also determine the second team from the [...]
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• Iroha Charges Super Falcons, Flying Eagles To Secure World Cup, U-20 AFCON Tickets

  08-08-2026 14:13 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigeria defender Benedict Iroha has stressed the importance of victory for the Super Falcons against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in Sunday’s quarter-final clash at the 2026 WAFCON in Morocco, Completesports.com reports. Iroha, 56, also urged the Abdul Maikaba-led Flying Eagles to defeat Burkina Faso in the final of the WAFU-B Zonal play-offs in [...]
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• OFFICIAL: Guimaeraes Joins Arsenal On Four-Year Deal

  08-08-2026 13:59 via completesports.com
  
  Premier League champions Arsenal have signed Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United for £75 million. The midfielder signed a four-year deal with the option of a further 12 months. Guimaraes left Newcastle’s training camp in La Manga in Spain earlier this week to finalise his move to Emirates Stadium following a breakthrough in talks. Commenting on [...]
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• Done Deal: Nigerian Forward Joins Scottish Club Dunfermline Athletic

  08-08-2026 13:48 via completesports.com
  
  Scottish Championship club Dunfermline Athletic have announced the signing of Nigerian striker Olamilekan Adams. The 21-year-old joins the Pars from Czech outfit SK Dynamo České Budějovice, putting pen to paper on a two-year contract with an option for a further extension. Adams spent his debut campaign in the Czech Republic competing in the Chance Národní [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 125: Bruno Guimaraes Impending Move To Arsenal

  08-08-2026 13:32 via completesports.com
  
  Bruno Guimaraes is set to join Arsenal Football Club after reportedly completing his Arsenal medical ahead of a £75million move from Newcastle United. The Brazilian bid farewell to his Toon teammates at the club’s pre-season camp on Wednesday before flying to North London. Adding a player of Bruno Guimarães’ quality would increase competition for places [...]
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• Aina Models Nottingham Forest’s New Away Kit For 2026/27 Season

  08-08-2026 12:24 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria international Ola Aina helped launched Nottingham Forest’s new adidas away kit for the 2026/2027 season. Forest disclosed this in a statement on their official website on Saturday. “Nottingham Forest is delighted to reveal its adidas Away Kit for the 2026/27 season,” the club stated. “The new kit sees the return of the adidas trefoil [...]
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• Genk Boss Confirms Yira Sor’s Departure

  08-08-2026 12:12 via completesports.com
  
  Genk head coach Jess Thorup has confirmed that Nigerian winger Yira Sor is set to leave the club this summer, reports Completesports.com. Sor has been strongly linked with a move to newly promoted Turkish side Amedspor. The Nigeria international is reportedly already in Turkey, where he is expected to undergo his medical before putting pen [...]
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• NPFL: Elegbeleye Talks Up $7.5m New Title Sponsorship Deal Ahead Of 2026/27 Season

  08-08-2026 10:03 via completesports.com
  
  Gbenga Elegbeleye, Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), has revealed that the league body will unveil a new title sponsor for the domestic top flight before the start of the 2026/27 season, Completesports.com reports. Elegbeleye spoke in Ibadan on Friday, 7 August 2026, during the Annual General Meeting of the NPFL. Although he [...]
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• How Super Falcons Fared Against Cameroon In 10 Previous WAFCON Knockout Matches

  08-08-2026 08:54 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Super Falcons and the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon will clash in the quarterfinals of the WAFCON 2026 on Sunday, 9 August 2026, with the automatic ticket to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil at stake. The WAFCON champions recovered from a rocky group-stage start—including a shock defeat to debutants Malawi—to reach the [...]
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• Ghana World Cup Star Yirenkyi Joins Onyeka At Coventry In Club-Record Transfer

  08-08-2026 08:30 via completesports.com
  
  Premier League newcomers Coventry City have completed the club-record signing of Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi, BBC Sport reports. He is now teammates with Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka, who joined Coventry on a permanent deal after a loan move last season. Yirenkyi has signed a long-term contract, with the Sky Blues believed to have paid [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: We’re Ready For Cameroon Challenge — Babajide

  08-08-2026 08:10 via completesports.com
  
  Rinsola Babajide has declared the Super Falcons ready for their highly anticipated quarter-final clash with the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The defending champions will take on Cameroon at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Sunday, with a place in the semi-finals at stake. There is even [...]
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• England Defender Backs UEFA Boycott Threat Over FIFA Dispute

  08-08-2026 07:04 via completesports.com
  England defender Lucy Bronze has become the first high-profile English footballer to back UEFA’s potential boycott of FIFA competitions. Speaking during her pre-season tour, she stated that taking such a stand is necessary for the long-term future and integrity of the game, increasing pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Read Also:Step Down As FIFA President [...]
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• Gural: Salah’s Arrival Will Help Onuachu Score More Goals At Trabzonspor

  08-08-2026 06:33 via completesports.com
  
  Former Trabzonspor forward Emre Güral has disclosed that Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu will score more goals for the club following Mohamed Salah’s arrival. Recall that the Egyptian international agreed a two-year deal with Turkish side Trabzonspor on Thursday following the expiry of his contract at Anfield, bringing an end to one of the most [...]
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• Letter To President BAT And All Nigerians: Please Stop The NFF Elections! — Odegbami

  08-08-2026 06:00 via completesports.com
  
  On March 22, 1998, I was officially decorated with the honour and title of ‘Sports Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria’ in Abuja by the then Minister of Sports. It was in addition to a previous national honour of ‘Member of the Order of the Niger’, MON. I take both honours very seriously. They [...]
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• Liverpool Agree Loan Deal To Sign Barcelona Defender Araujo

  08-08-2026 00:24 via completesports.com
  
  Premier League giants Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Ronald Araujo on loan from Barcelona, talkSPORT reports. The surprise transfer comes amid the Reds’ lack of depth at centre-back, as they currently have just three in the squad. Virgil van Dijk, new signing Jeremy Jacquet and Giovanni Leoni are the only senior players comfortable [...]
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