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• Chelle Backs Portugal To Win World Cup

  10-06-2026 07:51 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle believes Portugal possess all the attributes required to emerge as the next FIFA World Cup champions, reports Completesports.com reports. Portugal, popularly known as Seleção das Quinas, are among the leading contenders to dethrone Argentina as world champions at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, Canada, and the United [...]
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• Who Should NFF Appoint As New Super Falcons Head Coach Following Justin Madugu’s Sacking?

  27-08-2026 15:19 via completesports.com
  
  With Justin Madugu now out of the picture, the Super Falcons are once again facing a big question: who should take charge of Nigeria’s women’s national team? The NFF will need to make a decision that goes beyond simply finding a replacement. The next coach must understand Nigerian football, manage a talented squad, compete at [...]
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• ‘He’s Very Hungry To Make History With Real Madrid’ –Mourinho Hails Mbappe After Hattrick Vs Real Sociedad

  27-08-2026 14:17 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has praised Kylian Mbappé after a stellar hat-trick for the Los Blancos, describing his performance level as stratospheric and noting that he is a player with a huge hunger to make history. Following a stellar hat-trick against Real Sociedad, Mourinho in a chat with the club’s website, emphasized that Mbappé [...]
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• 2027 FIBA Basketball WCQ: D’Tigers Must Remain Resilient, Hungry –Okoye

  27-08-2026 12:50 via completesports.com
  
  D’Tigers star Stan Okoye has disclosed that the Nigerian men’s basketball team must maintain strict focus for a full 40 minutes in every game to secure their goal of qualifying for the FIBA Basketball World Cup. Speaking ahead of Window 4 of the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers in Rades, Tunisia, Okoye emphasized taking [...]
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• Done Deal: Nottingham Forest Sign Liam Delap

  27-08-2026 12:37 via completesports.com
  
  Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of striker Liam Delap from Chelsea. The 23-year-old has put pen to paper on a five-year contract at the City Ground, bringing his one-season spell with Chelsea to an end. Delap will wear the number 19 shirt for Forest during the 2026/27 campaign. The forward is excited about the [...]
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• 1XCup 2026: Four Games Hold Today As Battle For Group Stage Spots Intensifies

  27-08-2026 11:09 via completesports.com
  
  The battle for places in the group stage of the 1XCup 2026 grassroots football competition continues today, Thursday, August 27, with four intriguing second-round fixtures scheduled to take place at the Inspire Sports Ground, Cappa, Oshodi, Lagos as teams fight to keep their dreams of winning the trophy alive. The first match action for today [...]
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• NPFL: Yusuf Vows To Make Shooting Stars Better, More Competitive

  27-08-2026 10:58 via completesports.com
  
  Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) newly appointed Head Coach, Salisu Yusuf, has vowed to make the Oluyole Warriors a ‘better’ and more ‘competitive’ team in the EuroMatch NPFL 2026/2027 season, CAF Confederation Cup and President Federation Cup, Completesports.com reports. Yusuf, a former Super Eagles coach, took over the leadership of the Ibadan side on 14 [...]
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• Europa League: Nwaiwu Gets Two-Match Suspension For Ferencváros Red Card

  27-08-2026 10:29 via completesports.com
  
  Chibuike Nwaiwu has been handed a two-match suspension following his red card in the first leg of Trabzonspor’s UEFA Europa League playoff tie against Ferencváros. Ferencváros claimed a 1-0 victory at Papara Park, with Kristoffer Zachariassen scoring the decisive goal in the 17th minute. Nwaiwu was shown a red card in the closing stages of [...]
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• NFF President, Board Members Reportedly Resign

  27-08-2026 08:44 via completesports.com
  
  Unconfirmed reports are making the rounds that the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau, alongside other Executive Committee members of the football governing body have resigned. The resignation of Gusau and other board members came following mounting pressure over Nigeria’s recent poor performances in major international football competitions. The resignation comes [...]
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• Carabao Cup 3rd Round: Liverpool Host Spurs As Arsenal, Chelsea, Man United Know Opponents

  27-08-2026 07:54 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool will host Tottenham in the third round of the Carabao Cup, while Manchester United face Brighton as one of a potential six all-Premier League ties, Sky Sports reports. Spurs travel to Anfield in the competition for the second time in three seasons, having lost 4-1 on aggregate to the Reds in the semi-finals of [...]
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• U-20 WWC: Falconets Captain Igbokwe, Abdulwahab Miss Out Over Visa Issues

  27-08-2026 07:37 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Falconets have been forced to make two changes to their squad for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup following visa issues involving captain Joe Igbokwe and defender Faridat Abdulwahab. The duo were unable to secure entry visas to Poland and have consequently been replaced in the squad by Vivian Kachi and Alaba Olabiyi. [...]
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• Itauma Million Times Better Than Joshua, Fury –British Boxing Legend

  27-08-2026 07:23 via completesports.com
  British boxing legend Prince Naseem Hamed has declared that rising heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma is a million times better than Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Hamed stated in an interview with BBC Sport that Itauma operates on a completely different tier compared to the decorated British former world champions. Read Also:Joshua Vs Fury Fight Should [...]
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• Sage: Mateta Won’t Leave Crystal Palace Despite Ongoing Dispute

  27-08-2026 06:54 via completesports.com
  
  Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage says he expects Jean-Philippe Mateta to stay at the club through the end of the transfer window despite the striker’s ongoing contract dispute. Mateta and his legal team argued that a one-year contract extension triggered by Crystal Palace in 2024 is invalid, which would have made him a free agent. [...]
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• Chelsea In Advance Talks Over €40m Deal For Italy-Born Nigerian Defender Ahanor

  26-08-2026 23:59 via completesports.com
  
  Premier League giants Chelsea are in advanced talks over a €40 million deal for Atalanta’s Italian-born Nigerian defender Honest Ahanor. This was revealed by European transfer expert and Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano. “Chelsea are in advanced talks over €40m deal for Honest Ahanor from Atalanta,” Romano wrote on his X handle. “Understand the agreement for [...]
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• U-20 WWC: Falconets Settle In Trzebnica, Step Up Preparations

  26-08-2026 23:17 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Falconets, have settled into their training camp in Trzebnica, Poland and wasted no time in stepping up preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The two-time FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup silver-medallists commenced training on Wednesday at the Stadion Miejski, Fair Play Arena, with the technical crew and players displaying zeal, intensity [...]
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• Don’t Hesitate To Leave Liverpool –McCoist Advises Elliott

  26-08-2026 22:41 via completesports.com
  
  Sunderland legend Ally McCoist has advised Harvey Elliott to leave Liverpool for Newcastle United before the transfer window closes. Speaking on talkSPORT, McCoist stated that Elliott wouldn’t look out of place in Newcastle’s team, comparing his potential utility to players like Anthony Gordon. Read Also:Chelsea Considering Late Move For Former Arsenal Star “His contract is [...]
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• EXCLUSIVE: Owumi — EuroMatch Deal To Unlock New Revenue, More Sponsorship Opportunities For NPFL

  26-08-2026 21:01 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Chief Operating Officer Davidson Owumi has expressed confidence that the league’s new partnership with EuroMatch will unlock fresh revenue streams and attract more sponsors to the Nigerian top-flight. The NPFL officially unveiled EuroMatch as its new title sponsor in Abuja on Wednesday. Among the dignitaries present at the event were [...]
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• EXCLUSIVE: Owumi: EuroMatch Deal To Unlock New Revenue, More Sponsorship Opportunities For NPFL

  26-08-2026 21:01 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Chief Operating Officer Davidson Owumi has expressed confidence that the league’s new partnership with EuroMatch will unlock fresh revenue streams and attract more sponsors to the Nigerian top-flight. The NPFL officially unveiled EuroMatch as its new title sponsor in Abuja on Wednesday. Among the dignitaries present at the event were [...]
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• Italy Withdraw Support For Infantino’s FIFA Re-Election Bid

  26-08-2026 19:00 via completesports.com
  
  Italy’s football federation (FIGC) has formally withdrawn its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s upcoming re-election bid. The move aligns fully with UEFA and its president, Aleksander Čeferin, regarding concerns over FIFA’s recent governance choices. Read Also:Done Deal: Bouaddi Completes Move To Manchester City The backlash began after a revealed plan to sell a 20% [...]
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• Nigerian Winger Joins Slovakian Club AS Trenčín On Loan

  26-08-2026 18:46 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian winger Ridwan Sanusi has completed a season-long loan move to Slovakian club AS Trenčín, Completesports.com reports. The agreement, according to information on Trenčín’s official website, includes an option to make the transfer permanent. Sanusi joins the club from fellow Slovakian side MŠK Žilina. The 23-year-old spent last season on loan at Podbrezová, where he [...]
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• ‘There Is Zero Chance Of Selling Alvarez’ –Atletico Madrid Hit Back At Barca

  26-08-2026 18:43 via completesports.com
  
  Atlético Madrid has issued a fierce response to FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta, declaring that there is a 0% chance of selling Julián Álvarez to their La Liga rivals. Recall that Laporta publicly stated that Barcelona remains very interested in Álvarez and hopes their offer will be accepted, maintaining respect for Atlético while keeping the [...]
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• AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: I’m Ready For Shirt Competition In Eagles –Ajayi

  26-08-2026 16:55 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has welcomed the strong competition for starting spots in the senior national team ahead of next month’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Ajayi faces tough competition for central defensive positions alongside players like Calvin Bassey and other squad members. Known as “The Tower,” Ajayi remains [...]
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• Russian Chess Official Dies After Suspected Malaria In Nigeria

  26-08-2026 16:13 via completesports.com
  
  International Chess Federation (FIDE) operations manager Sergey Indeykin has died at age 36 after reportedly developing a severe form of malaria following a work trip to Nigeria. Indeykin traveled to Abuja, Nigeria, in early August to help organize the FIDE World Amateur Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships. Read Also:NFF’s Fact-Finding Committee Submit Report On Nigeria’s [...]
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• NPFL: Shooting Stars Ready To Chase Big Targets — Salami

  26-08-2026 16:03 via completesports.com
  
  Shooting Stars chairman Taiwo Salami has outlined an ambitious target for the Oluyole Warriors ahead of the 2026/27 season. The Ibadan-based club finished third in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) last season, securing a return to continental football for the first time in 27 years. In preparation for the new campaign, the five-time NPFL [...]
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• Chelsea Considering Late Move For Former Arsenal Star

  26-08-2026 15:29 via completesports.com
  Chelsea are considering a late move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, according to Sky Sports. The Argentina international’s representatives have offered Martinez to Chelsea. Chelsea’s current No 1 goalkeeper Robert Sanchez came under criticism after his error in Monday’s win at Fulham. Martinez needs to find a new club after Villa signed Zion Suzuki [...]
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• Chelsea Defender Disasi Joins Crystal Palace On Loan

  26-08-2026 15:07 via completesports.com
  
  Europa Conference League champions Crystal Palace have announced the signing of defender Axel Disasi on loan from Chelsea. Palace confirmed the signing in a statement on Wednesday. “The 28-year-old centre-back, who was part of the France squad which finished runners-up at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, appearing in the Final – joins the Eagles on [...]
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• Done Deal: Bouaddi Completes Move To Manchester City

  26-08-2026 13:11 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City have completed the signing of Morocco international Ayyoub Bouaddi from Ligue 1 club Lille. Bouaddi penned a five-year contract with the Premier League giants. Bouaddi Thrilled With City Move The midfielder, who featured for Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is excited for the new challenge. “This is a very special day [...]
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• NFF’s Fact-Finding Committee Submit Report On Nigeria’s Poor Showing At Major Football Tournaments

  26-08-2026 12:27 via completesports.com
  The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) fact-finding committee has submitted its report on Nigeria’s poor showing at major international tournaments.   The Report Of The Fact-Finding Committee – ’ ,   The Nigeria Football Federation is charged with the responsibility of developing and managing football in Nigeria. However, over the last few years, and during the [...]
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• Falconets Land In Poland For FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup

  26-08-2026 11:23 via completesports.com
  
  The Falconets of Nigeria have arrived in Poland ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, Completesports.com reports. The team will now intensify preparations for the global showpiece, with attention shifting to final training sessions, tactical drills and ensuring the players are in top condition for the tournament. Before departing Nigeria, the Falconets underwent [...]
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• 1xCup 2026: Emmanuel Ben, Lamidi headline Matchweek 5 Team Of The Week

  26-08-2026 11:10 via completesports.com
  
  The organisers of the 1xCup 2026 have unveiled the Team of the Week for Matchweek 5, with standout performers from the latest round of matches such as Kiira FA striker, Emmanuel Ben and Collins Edwin SC winger, Olaitan Lamidi, earning recognition for their impressive displays. The Matchweek 5 Team of the Week covers matches played [...]
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