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• Super Eagles, Super Falcons, Others’ Revival: Bazuaye Offers Blueprint, Demands Roles for 1985 Eaglets

  17-08-2026 23:48 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles winger, Baldwin Bazuaye (MON), has outlined what he believes Nigeria must do to revive its national football teams, the Super Eagles and others, insisting that better planning, early preparation and greater involvement of former internationals are crucial to restoring the country’s lost glory, Completesports.com reports. Bazuaye also called for members of Nigeria’s [...]
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• Why Raducanu May Quit Tennis –Castle

  17-08-2026 23:13 via completesports.com
  
  Former British number one Andrew Castle has disclosed that he wouldn’t be surprised if Tennis star Emma Raducanu eventually walks away due to her ongoing injury struggles. Recall that Raducanu faced a continuous cycle of physical setbacks, including wrist and ankle surgeries in past seasons, alongside viral illnesses and back issues. Read Also:I’ve Been Struggling [...]
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• ‘He Has A Special Place’ — Nottingham Forest Owner Sends Heartfelt Message To Awoniyi After Coventry Move

  17-08-2026 21:56 via completesports.com
  
  Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has paid a glowing tribute to Taiwo Awoniyi following the striker’s move to Coventry City. Awoniyi brought his four-year association with Forest to an end on Monday after completing a move to Frank Lampard’s side. The Nigeria international joined the Premier League outfit from Bundesliga club Union Berlin in 2022 [...]
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• Carrick Can’t Win Premier League, Champions League With Man United –Carragher

  17-08-2026 19:44 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has disclosed that Manchester United can’t win the Premier League and Champions League under Red Devils manager Michael Carrick. He claimed that rivals do not fear Man United with Carrick in charge and that winning the league demands a truly special manager. Read Also:Fulham Coach Hails Bassey’s Attitude, Work Ethic ‘I’m [...]
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• NFF Asks Super Falcons Coach Madugu To Step Down With Immediate Effect

  17-08-2026 19:38 via completesports.com
  
  The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has asked the Super Falcons coaching crew led by Justine Madugu to step down. The NFF made this known in a statement on their official X handle today (Monday). “The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has asked members of the technical crew of the [...]
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• Chelsea Star Set For Medical At Former Serie A Title Winners

  17-08-2026 19:21 via completesports.com
  
  Multiple sources claim that Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile will undergo medical tests with Napoli on Tuesday. Chelsea defender Badiashile is on the verge of joining Napoli on loan and will undergo medical examinations with the Partenopei tomorrow, Tuesday, August 18. According to Football Italia, Corriere dello Sport and Corriere della Sera confirm the date for [...]
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• Scottish FA Drops Support For Infantino’s FIFA Re-Election Bid

  17-08-2026 19:12 via completesports.com
  The Scottish Football Association (SFA) has officially confirmed it has lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino and will not vote for his re-election in early 2027. SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell stated that Scotland stands fully behind UEFA’s position regarding the FIFA leadership. Read Also:Nigerian-Born Defender Completes Move To Belgian Club Cercle Brugge The [...]
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• Done Deal: Awoniyi Joins Coventry City On Permanent Transfer

  17-08-2026 19:02 via completesports.com
  
  Coventry City have announced the signing of Nigeria international Taiwo Awoniyi on a permanent transfer from Nottingham Forest, Completesports.com reports. Awoniyi brings an end to his four-year association with Nottingham Forest following his move to the Premier League newcomers. The striker joined Forest from Bundesliga side Union Berlin in 2022 and played a key role [...]
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• Busquets Begins Coaching Role With Barcelona Reserve Team

  17-08-2026 18:57 via completesports.com
  
  Former Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets has returned to the club to begin his coaching career with the reserve team in the Spanish fourth tier, ESPN reports. Busquets, 38, will form part of manager Juliano Belletti’s staff this season while he completes his own coaching badges. Barça Athletic were in the second division as recently as [...]
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• Okocha: Bayern Munich Turned Me Down In 1991 Because Of My Age

  17-08-2026 16:37 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles midfielder Austin Okocha has disclosed that Bayern Munich wanted to sign him in 1991, but the deal did not happen because he was under 18 years old. Recall that Okocha played with Bayern Munich’s youth team at a tournament in Switzerland, impressing them enough to prompt an offer. Read Also:Serie A Star [...]
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• Serie A Star Rushed To Hospital After Nearly Drowning In Pool

  17-08-2026 16:26 via completesports.com
  
  Serie A footballer Yael Trepy has been airlifted to hospital and put in intensive care after nearly drowning in a swimming pool, The Sun. The incident happened at a mansion in Sardinia, where Cagliari star Trepy, 20, was enjoying some downtime after a Coppa Italia win over Arezzo. La Repubblica claim that Trepy is not [...]
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• Nigeria Begin Preparations For African Cadets Men’s Handball Championship

  17-08-2026 16:25 via completesports.com
  
  Head Coach of Nigeria’s National U-18 male handball team, Abdulhakim Yakubu, has invited 22 players to camp as preparations intensify for the 22nd African Cadets Men’s Championship in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The invited players are already in camp in Abuja, where they are undergoing intensive training under the supervision of the technical crew ahead of [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 129: English FA Community Shield Review-Arsenal vs Manchester City

  17-08-2026 15:57 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal yesterday began the 2026-27 English football season by defeating Manchester City 3-0 to win the FA Community Shield at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The victory handed Arsenal the first trophy of the new campaign and extended Arteta’s impressive record in the traditional season curtain-raiser while Maresca’s tenure at Manchester City began with defeat [...]
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• Nigerian-Born Defender Completes Move To Belgian Club Cercle Brugge

  17-08-2026 15:30 via completesports.com
  
  Belgian Pro League club Cercle Brugge have completed the signing of Nigerian-born defender Tayo Adaramola from Premier League side Crystal Palace. Adaramola has signed a contract with the Green and Blacks that will keep him at the club until 2030. The 22-year-old is no stranger to Belgian football, having spent the second half of the [...]
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• Irish-Born Nigerian Defender Completes Move To Belgian Club Cercle Brugge

  17-08-2026 15:30 via completesports.com
  
  Belgian Pro League club Cercle Brugge have completed the signing of Irish-born Nigerian defender, Tayo Adaramola, from Premier League side Crystal Palace. Adaramola has signed a contract with the Green and Blacks that will keep him at the club until 2030. The 22-year-old is no stranger to Belgian football, having spent the second half of [...]
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• White Faith, Red Passion: How Kit Colors Shape Football Devotion

  17-08-2026 15:18 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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• Ronaldo’s Wife: Why I Married My Husband In Our Living Room

  17-08-2026 14:53 via completesports.com
  
  Georgina Rodríguez has disclosed that she chose their everyday family space to get married to Cristiano Ronaldo so that their children would fondly remember the exact spot where their parents exchanged their vows. In an interview with Vogue, Rodríguez noted that while they have access to castles and grand properties, an intimate family moment at [...]
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• Why Are Elite Mobile Card Players Choosing Teen Patti Master To Level Up Their Strategy?

  17-08-2026 14:41 via completesports.com
  
  A seasoned card player is rarely defined by luck alone. Anyone who has watched experienced Teen Patti competitors understands that the difference between an average session and a strong performance often comes down to decision-making under pressure. Knowing when to take risks, when to step back, and how to read the flow of the table [...]
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• Done Deal: Olayinka Joins Saudi Club Al Wehda

  17-08-2026 11:56 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian forward Peter Olayinka has completed a permanent move to Saudi Arabian club Al Wehda. Olayinka joined the Red Giants on a free transfer after parting ways with Cypriot side APOEL Nicosia. The 30-year-old scored two goals in 14 league appearances during his spell with APOEL. Read Also:Olayinka Terminates Contract With Red Star Belgrade The [...]
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• Chukwueze Relishes New Milan Role Under Amorim

  17-08-2026 09:40 via completesports.com
  
  Samuel Chukwueze is enjoying his new role at AC Milan under head coach Ruben Amorim, reports Completesports.com. Chukwueze impressed in Milan’s pre-season friendly victory over Manchester United in Wroclaw last weekend. The Nigeria international registered a goal and two assists as the Rossoneri claimed an entertaining 4-2 victory. The 27-year-old has been deployed as a [...]
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• Madrid Coach Mourinho Approves Move For Arsenal midfielder

  17-08-2026 08:49 via completesports.com
  
  Martin Zubimendi is firmly back on Real Madrid’s radar, with new head coach Jose Mourinho approving a potential move for the Arsenal midfielder, according to TEAMtalk. The 27-year-old was one of Arsenal’s major signings last summer when the Gunners pushed through a €65million deal to bring him from Real Sociedad. Zubimendi played an important role [...]
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• Fulham Coach Hails Bassey’s Attitude, Work Ethic

  17-08-2026 08:27 via completesports.com
  
  Fulham manager Álvaro Arbeloa has praised Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey for his exceptional work ethic, professional attitude, and strong pre-season performances. The Spanish tactician made this known after the team’s 1-0 victory over Stuttgart at Craven Cottage in a preseason friendly on Saturday afternoon. Read Also:Super Falcons Star Deactivates Instagram Account After WAFCON 2026, [...]
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• Super Falcons Star Congratulates Cameroon On Winning First WAFCON Title

  17-08-2026 08:15 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons star Rinsola Babajide has congratulated the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon for claiming their first Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. Cameroon cruised to a 3-0 victory over tournament debutants Malawi in Sunday’s final in Rabat. Marie Ngah Manga’s close-range header put Cameroon 1-0 up in the 20th minute and Naomi Eto made [...]
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• Tzolis Equals Beckham’s Community Shield Feat In Arsenal’s Win Against Man City

  17-08-2026 07:47 via completesports.com
  
  Christos Tzolis enjoyed a dream debut for Arsenal after helping the Gunners to Community Shield success against Manchester City, Yahoo Sports reports. Tzolis starred as Arsenal eased to a 3-0 win over the Cityzens at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, to seal the first silverware of the season. The Greece international is a new arrival [...]
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• McInnes: Rangers Not Afraid Of Facing Celtic In Scottish Cup Quarter-Finals

  17-08-2026 07:45 via completesports.com
  Rangers manager Derek McInnes has described an upcoming quarter-final cup tie against arch-rivals Celtic as a “mouthwatering” fixture after securing his first win in charge with a 5-1 victory over St Mirren in the Premier Sports Cup. He expressed happiness that the high-profile clash will take place at Ibrox. Read Also:I Can’t Believe Arsenal Considered [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Cameroon’s Ngock Wins Best Player Award, Chawinga Claims Golden Boot

  17-08-2026 06:35 via completesports.com
  
  Cameroon midfielder Monique Ngock has been named the Best Player of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) following her impressive performances at the tournament. Malawi star Temwa Chawinga was also among the major award winners, claiming the Golden Boot after finishing as the tournament’s top scorer with five goals and two assists in [...]
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