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• Aina In Action As Forest Suffer Home Defeat To Leeds In League Opener

  22-08-2026 18:37 via completesports.com
  
  Anton Stach’s stunning late free-kick snatched the points for Leeds as Oliver Glasner lost his first Premier League game in charge of Nottingham Forest 1-0 at the City Ground, Sky Sports reports. Nigeria international Ola Aina was in action as he was named in the starting lineup for Forest before going off on 74 minutes. [...]
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• Man United Set Unwanted Record In Shock Defeat To Hull City

  22-08-2026 17:17 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United set an unwanted record after suffering a shock 2-0 defeat to newly promoted Hull City, in their first Premier League fixture on Saturday. Super Eagles star Semi Ajayi and Noel Mendy got Hull City’s goals in the 17th and 38th minutes respectively. Ajayi volleyed into an empty net, reacting quickest to a rebound, [...]
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• ‘It Was Amazing’ — Ajayi Savours Hull City’s Stunning Win Over Man United

  22-08-2026 16:58 via completesports.com
  
  Semi Ajayi has expressed his delight following Hull City’s stunning victory over Manchester United in Saturday’s Premier League encounter. The Tigers claimed an impressive 2-0 win over Michael Carrick’s side at the MKM Stadium. Ajayi opened the scoring for the hosts in the 17th minute, reacting quickly to slot the ball home after Manchester United [...]
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• DFB Cup: Tella On Target, Boniface Benched As Bayer Leverkusen Thrash Wehen Wiesbadan

  22-08-2026 15:46 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles winger Nathan Tella was at his best mettle as he netted a goal in Bayer Leverkusen’s 4-0 thrashing of Wehen Wiesbaden in the DFB-Pokal on Saturday. The Nigerian international came on from the bench in the 65th minute for Fernandez to score the third goal of the game in the 69th minute. Read [...]
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• Premier League: Ajayi Scores As Hull City Stun Manchester United

  22-08-2026 15:36 via completesports.com
  
  Semi Ajayi was on target as Hull City claimed an impressive 2-0 victory over Manchester United in their Premier League clash at the MKM Stadium on Saturday. Ajayi opened the scoring for the hosts in the 17th minute, finding the back of the net from a corner to give Hull City an early advantage. The [...]
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• Wicky 100% confident Sporting KC can end winless streak

  22-08-2026 14:32 via soccernews.com
  Raphael Wicky is confident Sporting Kansas City can get back to winning ways as they prepare to travel to Atlanta United in MLS.
  Sporting KC have won just one of their six games since returning from the World Cup break (D1 L4), earning a 2-1 win over Minnesota United at home.
  They were on a three-game losing streak without scoring a goal before facing St. Louis City SC last time out, but they came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw.
  Sporting KC remain rooted to the foot of the Western Conference tab
  
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• Joao Pedro extends Chelsea stay through to 2034

  22-08-2026 14:32 via soccernews.com
  Joao Pedro has committed his long-term future to Chelsea after signing a new contract through to June 2034.
  Joao Pedro joined Chelsea from Brighton last year in a deal worth a reported £55m, plus £5m in add-ons.
  The original contract he signed ran through to 2032, with the option for a further year, but his new deal ensures he will stay at Stamford Bridge for eight more years.
  However, reports suggest this new contract also runs through to 2032, but with the option of two further yea
  
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• Doku ruled out Man City’s Premier League opener, Maresca confirms

  22-08-2026 13:33 via soccernews.com
  Enzo Maresca confirmed that Jeremy Doku will miss Manchester City's opening game of the Premier League season because of a calf injury. 
  The Citizens welcome Bournemouth to Etihad Stadium on Sunday, but they will be without Doku, who sustained the problem in last week's Community Shield defeat. 
  Doku was replaced at half-time by Jack Grealish after complaining of an issue, with Maresca expecting to be without the forward for two to three weeks. 
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• Brighton reject second Liverpool offer for Yankuba Minteh

  22-08-2026 13:31 via soccernews.com
  According to Paul Joyce of The Times, Liverpool have had a second offer for Yankuba Minteh rejected by Brighton, and it remains to be seen if the Merseysiders continue their pursuit of the Gambian winger.
  The 22-year-old is considered at Liverpool as a good option for the right attacking flank, though Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola remains their primary target. Ibrahim Mbaye, also of PSG, could also arrive to Anfield before the window closes, being keen on the move and having alread
  
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• Columbus interim boss Courtois keen to see players’ response to poor form

  22-08-2026 12:32 via soccernews.com
  The Columbus Crew's interim boss Laurent Courtois is eager to see "how we respond collectively and individually" following a poor run of form.
  The Crew are winless in their last three MLS games after a 2-1 defeat to CF Montreal on Wednesday.
  Despite their impressive form in the Leagues Cup, where they have reached the quarter-finals, Columbus' recent MLS woes have seen them drop to 12th in the Eastern Conference.
  They have a tough test next against conference leaders Nashville SC, and Court
  
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• 10 Nigerian Stars Eyeing Stellar 2026/27 European Campaign

  22-08-2026 12:06 via completesports.com
  
  The 2026/27 European football season is already gathering momentum, with players eager to make their mark and help their respective clubs achieve their objectives. A number of Nigerian stars have already hit the ground running, grabbing the headlines with goals, assists and eye-catching performances in the opening weeks of the campaign. Others are also expected [...]
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• Joao Pedro Pens New Chelsea Contract

  22-08-2026 11:51 via completesports.com
  
  Brazil international Joao Pedro has signed a new contract with Chelsea until 2034. Pedro arrived the Stamford Bridge in July 2025 from Brighton & Hove Albion. The striker made an immediate impact, scoring in the Club World Cup semi-finals and final as the Blues were crowned world champions. The 24-year-old netted 20 goals in all [...]
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• Arteta lauds ‘phenomenal’ Tzolis display in victory against Coventry

  22-08-2026 11:32 via soccernews.com
  Mikel Arteta said it was no surprise to see Christos Tzolis shine in Arsenal's opening-day win over Coventry City after a string of "phenomenal" displays in pre-season. 
  Arsenal began their Premier League title defence with a comfortable 3-0 victory at Emirates Stadium on Friday, with Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard on target. 
  Tzolis played a huge role in both of Arsenal's first-half goals, first winning the ball back from Milan van Ewijk which le
  
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• Turkey: Osimhen Climbs To Third On Galatasaray’s All-Time Foreign Scorers List

  22-08-2026 10:56 via completesports.com
  
  Victor Osimhen has moved into third place on Galatasaray’s list of all-time highest-scoring foreign players, Completesports.com reports. Osimhen achieved the milestone after scoring twice in Okan Buruk’s side’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Erzurum FK on Friday night. The brace took the Nigeria international’s tally for the Turkish champions to 62 goals, moving him past former [...]
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• Richter says Philadelphia ‘can hang with anyone’ in MLS ahead of Austin trip

  22-08-2026 10:33 via soccernews.com
  The Philadelphia Union's interim coach, Ryan Richter, believes Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Inter Miami proved his team can compete with anyone in MLS, ahead of visiting Austin FC.
  The Union extended their unbeaten streak to five MLS games by holding Miami, having led 1-0 before going 2-1 down following goals from Daniel Pinter and Lionel Messi.
  They are 13th in the 15-team Eastern Conference, but with only four points separating them from the wild-card spots, their playoff hopes are far from
  
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• Arteta Gives Injury Update On Guimaraes After Comfortable Win Against Coventry

  22-08-2026 09:25 via completesports.com
  
  Mikel Arteta has played down the severity of Bruno Guimaraes and his groin problem after the midfielder missed Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Coventry City on Friday, ESPN reports. Guimaraes was pictured with ice strapped to his right leg after being forced off in last weekend’s Community Shield victory over Manchester City and was sidelined for [...]
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• Ian Wright Questions Arsenal’s ‘Poor Treatment’ Of Martinelli

  22-08-2026 09:07 via completesports.com
  
  Ian Wright has hit out at Arsenal and Mikel Arteta over their decision to leave Gabriel Martinelli out of the squad for the 3-0 win over Coventry City on Friday night. Arsenal got off to the perfect start in their opening game of the new Premier League season as goals from Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz [...]
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• South Africa’s Two-Time World Boxing Champion Shot Dead

  22-08-2026 08:25 via completesports.com
  
  South Africa’s two-time world boxing champion Zolani Tete is dead after being ambushed in his hometown while returning home from the gym. According to journalist Velile Mnyandu of SABC Sport in South Africa, Tete was shot and killed in front of his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The shooting happened at around 6:30 [...]
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• Lampard: Coventry Will Learn From Loss To Arsenal

  22-08-2026 08:11 via completesports.com
  
  Following a 3-0 loss to Arsenal on opening day of the Premier League season, Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has disclosed that his newly promoted side will use the match as a valuable learning curve to understand the elite standard required in the top flight. Arsenal opened their title defence with a routine 3-0 win [...]
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• 2026/27 NNL Season To Commence October 31

  22-08-2026 07:35 via completesports.com
  
  The 2026/27 Nigeria National League ,NNL, season will get underway on Saturday, October 31, Completesports.com reports. The commencement date was ratified at the league’s Annual General Meeting ,AGM, held in Owerri on Friday. Clubs participating in the new campaign have been divided into four conferences — Southern Conference A and B, as well as Northern [...]
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• Messi Fined By MLS After On Field Slap

  22-08-2026 06:32 via completesports.com
  
  Major League Soccer has fined Inter Miami star Lionel Messi an undisclosed amount for hitting Philadelphia Union player Quinn Sullivan on the back of the neck during a 2–2 draw. According to L’Équipe, the league issued the fine for breaking rules on putting hands on an opponent’s head or neck. Read Also:It Was Not Difficult [...]
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• Bolt Signs For Non-League English Football Team

  22-08-2026 06:16 via completesports.com
  
  Eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt has officially registered to play for Wythenshawe FC Veterans, a star-studded over-35s Sunday League team in Greater Manchester that competes in the Cheshire Veterans League. Managed by former Manchester City midfielder Stephen Ireland, the amateur team features an extraordinary lineup of former Premier League and international stars. Read Also:Stop [...]
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• Allen Onyema: Lifting ‘Dream Team’, Keshi, Amusan And Ajunwa! —Odegbami

  22-08-2026 06:00 via completesports.com
  In the midst of all the ongoing brouhaha that has held Nigerian football by the jugular for some weeks, there are some cheering news, some bright stars in the darkness! I can understand why his passion for sport is irrepressible. He was an all-round athlete in his student days at the Federal Government College, Ughelli, [...]
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• Lampard confident Coventry will learn from opening-day defeat to Arsenal

  22-08-2026 01:32 via soccernews.com
  Frank Lampard believes Coventry City's defeat to Premier League champions Arsenal will prove a valuable learning opportunity as they adapt to playing at the top level.
  Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard scored as the Gunners started their title defence with a routine 3-0 win over Lampard's newly promoted side on Friday.
  Coventry's only real opportunities were an overhead effort from Loum Tchaouna, which landed on the roof of the net, and a tame Jack Rudoni header that was saved by Davi
  
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• Orlando have ‘no other focus’ than winning against Salt Lake, insists Dorsey

  22-08-2026 00:32 via soccernews.com
  Orlando City SC defender Griffin Dorsey insisted they have "no other focus than getting three points against Real Salt Lake on Saturday".
  Orlando have struggled in recent weeks, failing to win any of their last three MLS outings (D1 L2) after returning from the World Cup break with back-to-back victories.
  Last time out, Orlando fell to a 2-1 defeat against the Chicago Fire to leave them 10th in the Eastern Conference, three points off the play-off places.
  Ahead of hosting RSL, Dorsey's only obje
  
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• Odegaard feeling back to his best after ‘tough’ 2025-26 season

  22-08-2026 00:32 via soccernews.com
  Martin Odegaard believes he is operating at 100% after starting the new season with two goals in as many games, following what he admits was a "tough" individual campaign in 2025-26.
  After scoring Arsenal's third goal in a 3-0 win over Manchester City in the Community Shield last Sunday, Odegaard did likewise against Coventry City on Friday, as the Gunners started their Premier League title defence with another convincing victory. 
  It is the first time Odegaard has scored in back-to-back ga
  
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