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• Wirtz Backs Iraola’s Tactical Plans At Liverpool

  09-08-2026 23:21 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool star Florian Wirtz has endorsed Andoni Iraola’s tactical plans at the club, stating he enjoys the new manager’s philosophy despite a 3-2 pre-season loss to AS Monaco. In a chat with Sky Sports, Wirtz praised Iraola’s prior work at Bournemouth and feels positive about his central role. Read Also:WAFU B U-20 Tourney: Burkina Faso [...]
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• WAFU B U-20 Tourney: Burkina Faso Thrash Flying Eagles 4-1 To Secure Sole AFCON Qualification Ticket

  09-08-2026 23:04 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Flying Eagles suffered a humiliating 4-1 defeat to Burkina Faso in the final of the WAFU B U-20 championship on Sunday. Burkina Faso have now secured the sole qualification to the 2027 U-20 African Cup of Nations in Ghana. The U-20 AFCON will also serve as qualifiers for the 2027 U-20 World Cup which [...]
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• Arteta: Guimarães Will Take Arsenal To Next Level

  09-08-2026 23:01 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has disclosed that new £75 million signing Bruno Guimarães has the hunger, personality, and quality to take Arsenal to the “next level”. The Brazilian midfielder joined from Newcastle United on a long-term deal, and was unveiled to fans at the Emirates Stadium. Read Also:WAFCON 2026: Cameroon End Super Falcons Reign After [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: ‘Disappointing Performance’ –Ex-Nigeria Defender Reacts To Super Falcons’ Loss To Cameroon

  09-08-2026 22:46 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigerian international Abiodun Obafemi expressed disappointment after the Super Falcons were eliminated in the quarter-final of the ongoing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Recall that Nigeria narrowly lost to Cameroon thanks to Myriam Nyadjou’s brilliant free-kick to give Cameroon the surprise 1-0 quarter-final victory over Falcons, the defending champions, in Casablanca [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Disappointing Performance –Ex-International Reacts To Nigeria’s 1-0 Loss To Cameroon

  09-08-2026 22:46 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigerian international Abiodun Obafemi expressed disappointment after the Super Falcons were eliminated in the quarter-final of the ongoing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Recall that Nigeria narrowly lost to Cameroon thanks to Myriam Nyadjou’s brilliant free-kick to give Cameroon the surprise 1-0 quarter-final victory over Falcons, the defending champions, in Casablanca [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Cameroon End Super Falcons Reign After Hard-fought 1-0 Quarterfinal Win

  09-08-2026 21:18 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria Super Falcons’ quest for an 11th Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has ended following a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon in the quarterfinal on Sunday. The win means the Indomitable Lionesses have qualified for the 2027 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Cameroon went close in the eight minute from a free kick but Chiamaka [...]
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• FC Basel Reject Saudi Club’s Bid for Otele

  09-08-2026 18:32 via completesports.com
  
  FC Basel have rejected a €3 million bid from Saudi Pro League side Al-Fateh for Nigeria international winger Philip Otele. The Swiss club are reportedly demanding around €4 million before they will consider allowing the 27-year-old to leave. Despite the two clubs yet to reach an agreement over a transfer fee, Otele is understood to [...]
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• Cameroon Vs Nigeria Live Blogging – WAFCON 2026 Quarter-Final Match

  09-08-2026 18:00 via completesports.com
  
  Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations – WAFCON 2026 Quarter-Final match between the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon and the Super Falcons of Nigeria at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca.
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• Pre-Season: Arsenal Lose Again As Dortmund Claim 3-2 Win To Clinch Emirates Cup

  09-08-2026 17:47 via completesports.com
  
  Bundesliga heavyweights Borussia Dortmund secured a 3-2 win against Premier League champions Arsenal to win the 2026 Emirates Cup, Sky Sports reports. After Mikel Arteta said Arsenal’s defending in Wednesday’s 3-1 defeat to Real Betis was “below the standard”, the Gunners found themselves in trouble again as they were 2-0 down at the break thanks [...]
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• Arokodare Marks Eredivisie Debut With Assist

  09-08-2026 17:32 via completesports.com
  
  Tolu Arokodare registered an assist on his Eredivisie debut as Ajax opened the new season with a 2-0 away victory over PEC Zwolle. Arokodare, who started the game on the bench, replaced Abdellah Ouazane in the 73rd minute. The Nigeria international made an immediate impact, setting up Jorthy Mokio for the opening goal just three [...]
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• ‘I’ll Face It With Strength’ —Uche Vows To Stay Strong After Injury Setback

  09-08-2026 16:27 via completesports.com
  Christantus Uche has vowed to come back stronger from his injury setback, reports Completesports.com. The Nigeria international sustained a serious knee injury during Getafe’s pre-season friendly against French Ligue 1 side AS Monaco last week. The attacking midfielder is expected to miss the entire 2026/27 season as a result of the injury. Despite the lengthy [...]
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• Flick Confirms Araujo Loan Move To Liverpool

  09-08-2026 16:12 via completesports.com
  
  Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has confirmed that Ronald Araujo will join Premier League giant Liverpool on loan. Araujo will be a Reds player this season as they secured a loan deal for the Barcelona center-back in a surprise move this weekend. According to the latest reports (via Yahoo Sports), Araujo decided to accept Liverpool’s proposal [...]
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• Maldini: Guardiola Didn’t Turn Down Italy Managerial Job Because Of Money

  09-08-2026 15:58 via completesports.com
  
  Italy technical director Paolo Maldini has disclosed that former Man City manager Pep Guardiola was deeply interested in the Italy national job, analyzing youth squads and sketching potential lineups before ultimately declining due to exhaustion rather than financial demands. Maldini stated that Guardiola studied player pools from the U17 level upward and actively drafted prospective [...]
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• I Was Stupid And Immature –Ex-Man United Defender Opens Up On Suspended 14-Month Prison Sentence

  09-08-2026 15:33 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester United defender Brandon Williams has opened up about his suspended 14-month prison sentence for dangerous driving, admitting he was immature and stupid during a high-speed crash. Recall that on August 20, 2023, Williams crashed his Audi A3 at 99mph in a 70mph zone on the A34 near Handforth, Cheshire, colliding with a Ford [...]
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• Real Madrid Pay Tribute To Messi Over Father’s Death

  09-08-2026 14:18 via completesports.com
  Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid have paid tribute to Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge, who passed away on Friday in Rosario at age 68. According to reports in Argentine Messi’s father died at 10:00 PM local time in a hospital, where he was undergoing treatment for a chronic illness. Messi’s boyhood club, Newell’s Old Boys, [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: We’re Ready For Super Falcons Battle —Cameroon’s Ndzana

  09-08-2026 12:25 via completesports.com
  
  Cameroon defender Colette Ndzana has declared the Indomitable Lionesses’ readiness for their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash against defending champions, the Super Falcons of Nigeria. The highly anticipated encounter will take place tonight at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca. It will be the 14th WAFCON meeting between the two African heavyweights, [...]
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• NFF Denies Endorsing Calls For FIFA President To Resign

  09-08-2026 09:01 via completesports.com
  
  The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has debunked reports that it has endorsed calls for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to step down. The NFF made its position known in a statement posted on its official X account on Saturday. Infantino faces widespread calls to step down, following a failed plan to sell stakes in the commercial [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: This Is Not Our Biggest Game In This Tournament —Cameroon Coach Plays Down Super Falcons Clash

  09-08-2026 08:36 via completesports.com
  
  Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon head coach Valentine Nguele has played down today’s WAFCON quarterfinal clash with Super Falcons of Nigeria, stating it is not the biggest game for them in this year’s tournament. After topping Group D, Cameroon will take on defending champions Super Falcons in the last eight, with the winner not only reaching [...]
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• NPFL: Shooting Stars Part Ways With Head Coach Aweroro

  09-08-2026 07:48 via completesports.com
  
  Shooting Stars have parted ways with their head coach, Nurudeen Aweroro, Completesports.com reports. The Ibadan-club also announced the exit of team team manager Tammy Tamuno, and assistant coach Shakiru Lawal. “We have reached a mutual agreement with Head Coach Nurudeen Aweroro, Team Manager Tammy Tamuno and Assistant Coach Shakiru Lawal to bring their respective contracts [...]
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• Carrick Provides Injury Update On Mount

  09-08-2026 07:38 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has downplayed Mason Mount injury concerns after substituting the midfielder 18 minutes into a 1-1 preseason friendly against Paris Saint-Germain, stating it was merely a precautionary measure after a kick to the foot. Mount, who joined United from Chelsea in 2023, has been hampered by injury problems since arriving at [...]
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• ‘He’s A Great Young Goalie’ –Sanchez Hails Penders

  09-08-2026 07:02 via completesports.com
  Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez has praised young teammate Mike Penders, calling him a great goalie with massive potential and a calm presence. Sánchez welcomed the competition, noting that a strong rival helps prevent complacency and pushes the entire squad to elevate their performance levels. Read Also:OFFICIAL: Guimaeraes Joins Arsenal On Four-Year Deal Speaking after Chelsea’s [...]
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• Osimhen Scores Again As Galatasaray Lose To Villarreal In Final Pre-Season Match

  09-08-2026 01:04 via completesports.com
  
  Victor Osimhen was on the score sheet again for Galatasaray who lost 2-1 to Villarreal in their final pre-season game on Saturday. Osimhen was also on target last Sunday, getting one of Galatasaray’s goals in their 3-3 draw with French Ligue 1 club Rennes. It was not the best of pre-season campaign for Galatasaray who [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Morocco Beat South Africa 2-1 To Reach Semifinal, Qualify For World Cup

  09-08-2026 00:29 via completesports.com
  
  Hosts Morocco defeated South Africa 2-1 on Saturday in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-finals, booking their place in the semi-finals and securing qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. This is the second time Morocco would qualify for the World Cup after making their first appearance in 2023 co-hosted by [...]
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