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• Cameroon Outclass Malawi To Clinch First-Ever WAFCON Title

  16-08-2026 23:40 via completesports.com
  
  Cameroon cruised to a 3-0 victory over tournament debutants Malawi to claim their first ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) title, Yahoo Sports reports. Marie Ngah Manga’s close-range header put the Indomitable Lionesses ahead in the 20th minute and Naomi Eto doubled the lead with a stunning volley on the half hour mark in [...]
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• Done Deal: Moffi Completes Move To Bundesliga Club Hamburg

  24-08-2026 12:03 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi has completed a permanent move to Bundesliga club Hamburg, reports Completesports.com. Moffi joins the German outfit from Ligue 1 side OGC Nice as Hamburg continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. The Nigeria international has been handed the number nine jersey at his new club. The 27-year-old [...]
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• Maradona’s ‘Hand Of God’ Ball Sells For £2.5m At Auction

  24-08-2026 11:40 via completesports.com
  
  The football with which Diego Maradona scored his infamous “Hand of God” goal against England has sold at auction for £2.5m, The Telegraph reports. But it failed to surpass the record £7.1m paid four years ago for the shirt worn by the Argentina captain in the same World Cup game in which he also scored [...]
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• The Growing Importance Of Real-Time Scores In Modern Sports Following

  24-08-2026 11:30 via completesports.com
  
  Following sports used to require a lot of patience. If a match was not being shown on television, fans often had to wait for updates, check the newspaper, or call someone who had watched it. That has changed completely. Today a supporter can be away from home, busy at work or traveling and still know [...]
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• Hapoel Be’er Sheva Silenced The Marakana, And Every Bookmaker Got It Wrong

  24-08-2026 11:13 via completesports.com
  
  Crvena zvezda had scored at home in fifteen consecutive Champions League qualifying matches. On 11 August they did not manage a sixteenth, and by the time the Rajko Mitić emptied they were out of the competition entirely. Hapoel Be’er Sheva won 2-0 in Belgrade to complete a 3-0 aggregate victory in the third qualifying round. [...]
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• ‘I’m Ready’ — Chukwueze Embraces New Wing-Back Role At AC Milan

  24-08-2026 10:41 via completesports.com
  
  Samuel Chukwueze has expressed his willingness to continue playing as a right wing-back for AC Milan after impressing in the unfamiliar role. The Nigeria international, who spent last season on loan at Premier League club Fulham, made a positive impact as Milan secured a 2-1 victory over Torino at the Stadio Olimpico Grande on Sunday [...]
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• Man United Legend Tips Arsenal As Overwhelming Favourites For Premier League Title

  24-08-2026 10:30 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United legend Gary Neville has backed Arsenal as overwhelming favourites for the Premier League title this season. Arsenal began the defence of their league title with a convincing 3-0 win against newly promoted Coventry City. Goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and captain Martin Odegaard secured the dominant win against Frank Lampard’s side. Speaking [...]
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• US Open: Weather Will Be Djokovic’s Biggest Threat –Macci

  24-08-2026 08:48 via completesports.com
  
  Renowned coach Rick Macci has disclosed that Novak Djokovic’s primary roadblock at the US Open is physical condition and weather rather than top rivals like Carlos Alcaraz. With favourable seeding shifts and key player absences, Djokovic has a clear path, provided his body holds up. Read Also:Serena Set For US Open Comeback Macci emphasized that [...]
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• Chukwueze Wins Man Of The Match In Milan’s Win At Torino

  24-08-2026 08:03 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria international Samuel Chukwueze was named Man of the Match as AC Milan opened the 2026/27 Serie A season with a 2-1 away win over Torino at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on Sunday, completesports.com reports. Playing as a converted right wing-back, Chukwueze was a constant threat down the right flank and crowned his display [...]
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• Done Deal: Dennis Moves To UAE Club Al Jazira

  24-08-2026 07:39 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian midfielder Anthony Dennis has completed a move to United Arab Emirates, UAE ,club Al Jazira from Turkish outfit Göztepe. Al Jazira confirmed the signing of the 22-year-old in a statement on their official X account. “The wait is over! Officially: Al Jazira Club completes the signing of the young midfielder Anthony Dennis and registers [...]
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• Newcastle Coach Faults Referee’s Decision To Award Controversial Penalty To Liverpool

  24-08-2026 06:29 via completesports.com
  
  Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle has slammed a controversial 99th-minute penalty awarded to Liverpool, which resulted in a 2-2 draw after Dominik Szoboszlai converted from the spot. Recall that referee Stuart Attwell pointed to the spot in stoppage time after Victor Munoz went down following a routine challenge by Newcastle defender Lewis Hall. Read Also:Premier [...]
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• Gasperini still eyeing more reinforcements ahead of Roma’s Serie A curtain-raiser

  24-08-2026 01:33 via soccernews.com
  Gian Piero Gasperini has warned Roma need reinforcements if they want to be competitive in 2026-27 ahead of their Serie A opener against Fiorentina.
  Roma finished last season in third, winning each of their last five league matches to pip both AC Milan and Juventus to a Champions League spot.
  They will play in UEFA's premier competition for the first time since 2018-19.
  It was a largely successful first season in charge for Gasperini, who has bolstered his squad with the likes of Rodrigo Mora, N
  
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• Omar Marmoush set to join Savinho at Tottenham this week

  24-08-2026 01:22 via soccernews.com
  Tottenham have officially agreed a deal with Manchester City for Omar Marmoush, according to Fabrizio Romano. After lengthy negotiations over the past fortnight, Spurs have finally made a breakthrough and the Egyptian international will travel to north London on Monday to undergo his medical.
  While the former Eintracht Frankfurt star might have been part of Enzo Maresca’s squad for Sunday’s dramatic 2-1 victory at home against Bournemouth, Marmoush has been given permission to travel
  
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• Prediction: Roma vs Fiorentina

  24-08-2026 01:12 via soccernews.com
  Two camps who will get their respective Serie A campaigns underway on Monday night, Roma will welcome Fiorentina to the Stadio Olimpico.
  With Europe’s elite domestic leagues now officially back, there are plenty of eye-catching betting promotions available.
  Verdict: Roma win
  Best Odds: 7/10
  Bookmaker: BetUS
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  Starting with the hosts, securing a stellar bronze medal finish among Italy’s elite last season, Roma have rightfully received a string of plaudits from across the conti
  
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• Maresca admits Man City ‘a work in progress’ as Guehi midfield experiment pays off

  24-08-2026 00:33 via soccernews.com
  Enzo Maresca admits his Manchester City team are still a "work in progress" after they left it late to beat Bournemouth in their opening Premier League game of the season.
  It looked as though Maresca's first league game since succeeding Pep Guardiola might end in defeat when Marcus Tavernier gave Bournemouth a 26th-minute lead at the Etihad Stadium.
  The Cherries – who were unbeaten in 18 Premier League games since losing to Arsenal on January 3 – remained in front until the 84th minu
  
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• Juventus boss Spalletti frustrated by Kolo Muani

  24-08-2026 00:33 via soccernews.com
  Luciano Spalletti wants to see much more from Randal Kolo Muani, who he says must rediscover what he has lost.
  Kolo Muani re-joined Juventus from Paris Saint-Germain this summer, having previously enjoyed a fruitful spell on loan with the Bianconeri in 2025.
  The France international spent last season on loan at Tottenham. He made 41 appearances, with 26 of those being starts, while scoring five goals and laying on four assists.
  Kolo Muani played the full match as Juve started their Serie A campa
  
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• Emery on Watkins’ absence: Call his agent!

  24-08-2026 00:33 via soccernews.com
  Unai Emery told the media to call Ollie Watkins' agent to ask why the striker was left out of Aston Villa's squad against Brighton.
  Watkins was a notable absentee as Villa lost 4-0 at the Amex Stadium in their opening Premier League game of the season.
  The England international is the subject of interest from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal, who have reportedly had a big-money bid for Watkins turned down.
  Villa are keen to keep Watkins, having already seen Youri Tielemans, Morgan Rogers, Luc
  
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• SERIE A: Chukwueze Bags Assist As Milan Begin New Season With Win At Torino

  23-08-2026 23:12 via completesports.com
  
  Samuel Chukwueze marked the new Serie A season with an assist, as AC Milan defeated Torino 2-1 away on Sunday. Chukwueze was in the starting lineup and saw action for 90 minutes for Ruben Amorim’s side. With Milan up by 1-0, thanks to Alphadjo Cisse’s 64th minute opener, Chukwueze then set up Adrien Rabiot who [...]
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• Simeone explains Alvarez’s departure amid full-time jeers

  23-08-2026 22:33 via soccernews.com
  Julian Alvarez's abrupt departure from the pitch after Atletico Madrid's 2-2 draw with Villarreal was a club decision, so says Diego Simeone.
  There were scenes of celebration as Giuliano Simeone's close-range finish salvaged a 2-2 draw for 10-man Atletico at the Metropolitano on Sunday.
  However, while the Atletico players applauded the home supporters, cameras panned to Alvarez, who made a quick exit from the field. 
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• Jaissle rues ‘soft’ penalty after being denied debut Newcastle win

  23-08-2026 22:33 via soccernews.com
  Matthias Jaissle felt the stoppage-time penalty decision that cost Newcastle United a victory over Liverpool on his Premier League debut was "very soft".
  Newcastle were moments away from an eye-catching victory over Andoni Iraola's Reds at St James' Park, as Anthony Elanga and Joe Willock struck either side of Cody Gakpo's equaliser.
  But Liverpool were gifted a lifeline when Lewis Hall made contact with Victor Munoz's knee in the area, and Dominik Szoboszlai made no mistake in the 99th minute.
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• Arsenal Hold Talks With Al-Hilal Over Sale Of Martinelli

  23-08-2026 21:52 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal have held talks with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal over the sale of winger Gabriel Martinelli, BBC Sport reports. The Brazil international is free to leave the club this summer, with manager Mikel Arteta making it clear to the attacker that he is not in his plans. Turkish club Galatasaray showed interest in Martinelli earlier [...]
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• Iraola says Liverpool subs will be crucial after Munoz cameo versus Newcastle

  23-08-2026 21:33 via soccernews.com
  Andoni Iraola feels Liverpool's substitutes will be crucial in the early stages of his reign, with the Reds' players still unable to get through a full 90 minutes playing his style of football.
  Liverpool salvaged a point to open their first Premier League campaign under Iraola on Sunday, with Dominik Szoboszlai scoring a 99th-minute penalty in a 2-2 draw with Newcastle United.
  Newcastle had taken the lead early on through Anthony Elanga, with Cody Gakpo levelling for Liverpool early in the secon
  
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• Aston Villa ‘angry and disappointed’ after Brighton hammering, says captain McGinn

  23-08-2026 21:33 via soccernews.com
  John McGinn was left angry after Aston Villa's shock 4-0 defeat to Brighton in their opening Premier League game of 2026-27.
  After a summer of turmoil, with the likes of Morgan Rogers, Ezri Konsa, Youri Tielemans and Lucas Digne departing Villa, Unai Emery fielded an unfamiliar starting XI at the Amex Stadium.
  And a dismal showing saw Villa become only the second team in Premier League history to concede four goals, receive a red card and score an own goal in the first half of a m
  
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• Maresca: Manchester City Remain A Work In Progress

  23-08-2026 20:37 via completesports.com
  
  Following a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over AFC Bournemouth, Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has admitted that his squad is a work in progress. Late goals from Marc Guéhi and Joško Gvardiol sealed the three points, but Maresca stressed the need for tactical experimentation, such as deploying center-back Guéhi in midfield, while managing a transitional [...]
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• Rangers Edge Plateau United To Win NPFL Pre-Season Tournament

  23-08-2026 19:52 via completesports.com
  
  Rangers emerged champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, Pre-Season invitational tournament following a 1-0 victory over Plateau United in the final at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday. Justice Akugre was the hero for Rangers, scoring the decisive goal in the 28th minute. Akugre rose unchallenged inside the box to power home a [...]
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• La Liga: Lookman Features In Atletico Madrid Draw Vs Villarreal

  23-08-2026 19:45 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman was in action as Atletico Madrid played out an entertaining 2-2 draw against Villarreal in Sunday’s La Liga game. The Nigerian international who had a quiet game for the Yellow Submarine was later substituted in the 79th minute for Jose Gimenez. Read Also:‘I Don’t Think It Is A Sending Off’ [...]
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• NNL: Maikaba Vows To Lead Bayelsa United Back To NPFL In One Season

  23-08-2026 19:12 via completesports.com
  
  Bayelsa United technical adviser Abdul Maikaba has declared that his main objective is to guide the club back to the Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, at the end of the 2026/27 Nigeria National League, NNL, season. Maikaba stated this after the Prosperity Boys recorded a pre-season victory over De Go-Pro FC of Sapele as preparations [...]
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• Nordic Nations Withdraw Confidence In Infantino

  23-08-2026 19:01 via completesports.com
  
  Six Nordic football associations (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the Faroe Islands) have issued a joint statement in Helsinki, declaring a total loss of confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino. They backed regional calls for his resignation and demanded independent investigations into controversial private equity proposals. The Nordic bodies aligned with UEFA, the Asian [...]
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• Yohanna Earns High Rating On Winning Debut For Brighton

  23-08-2026 18:35 via completesports.com
  Nigeria youngster Zadok Yohanna earned himself high rating as Brighton and Hove Albion kicked off the new Premier League season with a dominant 4-0 win against Aston Villa on Sunday. Yohanna was named among Brighton’s substitute in their opening fixture against Villa at the Amex. The 19-year-old was then brought on for his debut with [...]
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• Premier League: Yohanna Makes Debut In Brighton’s Big Win Over Aston Villa

  23-08-2026 18:16 via completesports.com
  
  Zadok Yohanna made his Premier League debut for Brighton & Hove Albion as the Seagulls cruised to a convincing 4-0 victory over Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium on Sunday. Yohanna started the encounter on the bench before replacing Mats Wieffer 12 minutes from time. It was the youngster’s second competitive appearance for Fabian Hürzeler’s [...]
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