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• Alcaraz Vows To Defend US Open Title

  28-08-2026 23:06 via completesports.com
  
  Carlos Alcaraz says he needs real match competition as he prepares to defend his title at the US Open following a four-month injury layoff. Alcaraz has been sidelined since April due to a wrist injury sustained at the Barcelona Open. Read Also:US Open: Why Venus Keeps Getting Wildcards –Stubbs He tested his physical readiness by [...]
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• Ajayi, Awoniyi Feature, Onyeka Out Injured As Hull Defeat Coventry, Move Up To Second In League Table

  29-08-2026 18:19 via completesports.com
  Liam Millar scored with less than 10 minutes remaining, as Hull City edged out Coventry City 1-0 in a battle of newly promoted teams in Saturday’s Premier League clash. Nigeria internationals Semi Ajayi and Taiwo Awoniyi were in action for Hull and Coventry respectively. Both players played for 90 minutes. Awoniyi’s Nigerian teammate Frank Onyeka [...]
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• Done Deal: Nigerian Midfielder Seals Move To Czech Club Sparta Prague

  29-08-2026 17:44 via completesports.com
  
  Czech First League giants Sparta Prague have completed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Linus Zika from Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Sporting Lagos. Sporting Lagos confirmed the transfer in a statement on their official website. “We are delighted to announce the transfer of academy graduate Linus Zika to 14-time Czech champions Sparta Prague,” the [...]
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• Why Barcola Can Take Liverpool To Next Level –Gerrard

  29-08-2026 17:16 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has disclosed that Bradley Barcola is an incredible talent who can take the Reds to the next level as the club closes in on a massive deal. Speaking on TNT Sports, Gerrard noted that Barcola hasn’t even hit his ceiling yet and possesses the high-level qualities to elevate the team. Read [...]
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• Premier League: Aina Stars In Forest’s Thrilling Draw With Liverpool

  29-08-2026 16:05 via completesports.com
  
  Ola Aina produced an impressive display as Nottingham Forest battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday. Aina , who made his second consecutive Premier League start of the season, was booked five minutes after the restart before making way for Luca Netz late in the encounter. Forest stunned the hosts [...]
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• NPFL: Imama Targets Positive Start As Abia Warriors Host Kun Khalifat In Oriental Derby

  29-08-2026 14:38 via completesports.com
  Abia Warriors technical adviser Imama Amapakabo has declared his side ready for the new Nigeria Premier Football League season. Abia Warriors Ready For New Season Imama stressed the importance of starting the campaign strongly and building momentum during the opening weeks of the season. “To say we’re not prepared would be unthinkable. I believe Abia [...]
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• ‘I Feel Very Good’ — Durosinmi Thrilled To Maintain Scoring Streak For Genk

  29-08-2026 13:42 via completesports.com
  Rafiu Durosinmi has expressed his delight after continuing his impressive scoring run for KRC Genk, Completesports.com reports. The Nigeria international maintained his superb start to life in Belgium by finding the net in Genk’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Beveren on Friday night. Durosinmi opened the scoring for the Smurfs from the penalty spot in the [...]
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• How Nigeria’s Falconets Performed In 11 Previous FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup

  29-08-2026 11:27 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Falconets will continue their quest for an elusive world title as they join other teams in Poland for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. This 12th edition of the tournament will run from 5 to 27 September 2026, with 24 teams competing. This will be the Falconets’ 12th appearance since making their debut [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 132: Segun Odegbami On Nigeria’s Maiden AFCON Triumph

  29-08-2026 11:07 via completesports.com
  
  On March 22, 1980, the Green Eagles wrote their names on the African football history by claiming their maiden African title after defeating Algeria 3–0 at the National Stadium, Surulere in Lagos. That achievement became a reference point for future generations as Nigeria would go on to win the AFCON again in 1994 and 2013, [...]
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• 1xCup 2026: Goals Dry Up As Joy Cometh, BYT, AUX, Young Stars Triumph

  29-08-2026 10:47 via completesports.com
  The goals dried up during Friday’s action in the 1xCup 2026 qualifiers as four matches produced three narrow victories and a dramatic penalty-shootout win, with Joy Cometh FC recording the biggest victory of the day. A total of six goals were scored in four matches at the Inspire Sports Ground, Cappa, Oshodi, Lagos, averaging a [...]
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• ‘It’s My Instinct’ –Cherki Reacts To Stunning Goal Vs Crystal Palace

  29-08-2026 10:33 via completesports.com
  Manchester City midfielder Rayan Cherki has disclosed that his brilliant goal against Crystal Palace came down to pure instinct. Recall that Manchester City cruised to a 4-1 win over Crystal Palace on Friday, maintaining their perfect start to the Premier League season. Read Also:EPL: Man City Thrash Crystal Palace 4-1 To Go Top Of League [...]
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• NPFL: Yusuf Upbeat Shooting Stars Will Get Better After Inter Lagos Victory

  29-08-2026 09:21 via completesports.com
  Shooting Stars technical adviser Salisu Yusuf is confident his side will improve as the season progresses, Completesports.com reports. The Oluyole Warriors opened their 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over newly promoted Inter Lagos at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan on Friday. Lucky Emmanuel put Shooting Stars ahead [...]
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• Arsenal Keeping Tabs On Man United Star Forward

  29-08-2026 09:19 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United sources have not ruled out the prospect of Marcus Rashford leaving the club before next Tuesday’s transfer deadline, with Arsenal understood to be keeping tabs on his situation alongside Barcelona, according to TEAMtalk. TEAMtalk revealed earlier this month that Barcelona have maintained a line of communication with Rashford’s camp, despite the England international [...]
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• Fernández Reaches Verbal Agreement With Man City

  29-08-2026 09:01 via completesports.com
  
  Argentina international Enzo Fernández has reached a verbal agreement on personal terms with Manchester City. This is according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano (via Business Upturn). The Argentina international’s potential move from Chelsea now hinges entirely on club-to-club negotiations, with no official bid submitted yet by the Premier League champions. Contacts between the two clubs [...]
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• Super Eagles To Switch From Nike To Adidas

  29-08-2026 08:11 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria will end its 11-year association with Nike and return to adidas, after agreeing an $8.5 million-a-year equipment deal that the Nigeria Football Federation says is the biggest in African football. Former NFF president Ibrahim Gusau, who resigned along with the federation’s executive committee on Thursday, revealed the agreement at a news conference in Abuja, [...]
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• Kane Confirms Talks On Bayern Munich Contract Extension

  29-08-2026 08:01 via completesports.com
  
  Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has confirmed that contract extension talks with the club started last week following their 5-1 Bundesliga opening win against Stuttgart. The first official meeting took place the previous week, though Kane emphasized that sorting out all the details will take time rather than just a week or two. Read Also:Arokodare [...]
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• Arokodare Keen To Maintain Impressive Ajax Form

  29-08-2026 07:45 via completesports.com
  
  Tolu Arokodare is determined to continue making a positive impact at Eredivisie giants Ajax following his impressive start to life at the club, reports Completesports.com. Arokodare joined Ajax on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers before the start of the season. The Nigeria international has quickly settled at the Johan Cruyff Arena, registering three goals and two [...]
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• The Perfect Gift! — Odegbami

  29-08-2026 06:00 via completesports.com
  
  Even the elements joined in the conspiracy and the celebration. They ensured that the news of the resignation of the President and members of the Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, coincided with the marking of the anniversary of the day of my birth. It was a lovely birthday gift. This is to [...]
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• Sage reveals anger at Palace’s ‘low energy’ in defeat to Man City

  29-08-2026 00:33 via soccernews.com
  Pierre Sage bemoaned Crystal Palace's "low energy" in their heavy defeat to Manchester City.
  The Eagles were thrashed 4-1 by Enzo Maresca's side at Selhurst Park, with Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland both scoring braces as City moved to the top of the table.
  Palace, meanwhile, are now rock bottom after two consecutive losses, with their only goal this season coming via the back of Gianluigi Donnarumma.
  Sage has seen one of his teams concede four goals in a game for only the second time in his ma
  
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• Cherki: Man City ‘will start another story’ under Maresca

  29-08-2026 00:33 via soccernews.com
  Manchester City are out to "start another story" following the end of the Pep Guardiola era, so says Rayan Cherki.
  City made it two Premier League wins from two games under Enzo Maresca on Friday, as they beat Crystal Palace 4-1 at Selhurst Park.
  Cherki was superb, scoring twice to net the first league brace of his senior career, with Erling Haaland also doubling up to open his account for the season.
  While moving away from Guardiola, as well as stalwarts like Bernardo Silva, John Stones and Rod
  
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• EPL: Man City Thrash Crystal Palace 4-1 To Go Top Of League Table

  28-08-2026 23:59 via completesports.com
  
  Rayan Cherki’s quickfire double inspired Manchester City to a 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace to spoil Pierre Sage’s welcome party at Selhurst Park, RTE reports. Erling Haaland, sporting a black armband in honour of the late Norwegian King Harald V – whose death was announced earlier on Friday – nodded in the 17th-minute opener as [...]
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• Spalletti backs Alajbegovic to step up in Yildiz’s absence

  28-08-2026 23:33 via soccernews.com
  Luciano Spalletti is confident Kerim Alajbegovic will be able to fill in for injured Juventus star Kenan Yildiz.
  Juve relied heavily on Yildiz last season, with the Turkish international registering 20 goal involvements across all competitions.
  Yildiz netted 11 goals and created nine more, but he has sustained a foot injury that will keep him out for between two and three months.
  However, Spalletti feels 18-year-old Alajbegovic, who was signed from Salzburg this summer, can fill the void.
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• Aston Villa Confirm Club-Record £65m Signing Of Jackson From Chelsea

  28-08-2026 22:47 via completesports.com
  
  Aston Villa have confirmed the club-record signing of Senegal international Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea. According to Sky Sports News, Villa are paying a fixed fee of £47.5m for Jackson, which could reach £65m. The total package surpasses the £59.5m they agreed for Johan Maznambi earlier this summer, meaning Villa have broken their transfer record twice [...]
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• U-17 WWC: Busari Calls Up 25 Players For Abuja Camp

  28-08-2026 22:36 via completesports.com
  
  Head coach Hakeem Busari has invited 26 players to the camp of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, as preparations begin for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The tournament is scheduled to take place from October 17 to November 7. The Flamingos secured their place at the global showpiece after [...]
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• Jackson completes £65m Aston Villa transfer

  28-08-2026 22:33 via soccernews.com
  Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea for a fee that could reportedly reach £65m.
  Villa are selling Ollie Watkins to Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal for a reported £50m.
  Unai Emery confirmed on Friday that Watkins had said his goodbyes, and that Jackson was in the process of completing his switch from Chelsea.
  Villa have now officially unveiled their new striker, who has joined in a deal worth an initial £47.5m plus £17.5m in add-ons.Too da
  
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• Hamburg Boss Talks Up New Signing Moffi

  28-08-2026 22:09 via completesports.com
  
  Hamburg head coach Merlin Polzin is expecting big things from new signing Terem Moffi, Completesports.com reports. Moffi completed his permanent transfer to the Bundesliga side from Ligue 1 outfit OGC Nice this week. The Nigeria international is in line to make his debut for Die Rothosen against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. The striker has previously [...]
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• Martinez demands ‘energy and passion’ from Leverkusen in Bundesliga opener

  28-08-2026 21:33 via soccernews.com
  Carles Martinez has demanded "energy and passion" from his Bayer Leverkusen side in their Bundesliga opener against Elversberg on Saturday.
  Leverkusen enjoyed a strong pre-season under Martinez, who replaced Kasper Hjulmand at the helm earlier in the summer, winning six of their seven friendlies before progressing from the first round of the DFB-Pokal.
  This will be the first Bundesliga match for both Elversberg boss Vincent Wagner and Leverkusen head coach Martinez – this fixture is the on
  
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• Juventus loan Miretti to Besiktas

  28-08-2026 21:33 via soccernews.com
  Besiktas have signed Fabio Miretti on a season-long loan move from Juventus.
  Miretti, who came through Juve's academy, has made 106 appearances for the Bianconeri.
  The 23-year-old has scored three goals for Juve, and played 31 games last season.
  He will now spend the 2026-27 campaign in Turkiye, and he will reunite with his former Juve club-mate Dusan Vlahovic at Besiktas.Fabio Miretti signs for Besiktas on loan
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• Ruiz replaces Vidosic at Bighton

  28-08-2026 20:33 via soccernews.com
  Arturo Ruiz is the new head coach of Brighton Women after Dario Vidosic's surprising departure.
  Vidosic, who led Brighton to the Women's FA Cup final last season, stepped down on Friday to "pursue a new opportunity".
  He is reportedly set to take over National Women's Soccer League side Angel City.
  Vidosic won 24 of his 59 matches in charge of Brighton, while he averaged 1.2 points per game in the Women's Super League.
  Brighton, who finished seventh in the WSL last season, have moved swiftly to a
  
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• I Had The Best Time During My Tennis Career –Federer

  28-08-2026 20:05 via completesports.com
  Former Swiss tennis star Roger Federer has disclosed that he had the best time during his tennis career. The 45-year-old Swiss legend is being inducted in his first year of eligibility alongside broadcaster and former player Mary Carillo. Read Also:US Open: Why Venus Keeps Getting Wildcards –Stubbs Recall that Federer finished his competitive career with [...]
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