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• Delap, Jackson Training Away From Chelsea First Team

  19-08-2026 21:34 via completesports.com
  Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson are part of a group of Chelsea players who are training separately from Xabi Alonso’s first-team squad as preparations ramp up for the start of the season, Telegraph reports. But Chelsea have ripped up the club’s old “bomb squad” approach by allowing the second group – which is as large [...]
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• Arsenal Plotting Move To Sign English-Born Nigerian Defender Ogunneye From Man United

  19-08-2026 20:45 via completesports.com
  Premier League champions Arsenal are plotting a raid on Manchester United for their English-born Nigerian defender Habeeb Ogunneye, according to Telegraph Sport. Ogunneye played 21 matches on loan at Newport County last season before being recalled in January. The 20-year-old London-born defender has been involved in multiple first-team matchday squads at United, including the FA [...]
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• D’Tigers Name Final Roster For FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers

  19-08-2026 20:34 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s D’Tigers have unveiled their final roster for the second round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers, scheduled to take place in Tunisia from August 27 to 30. The Nigerian side will head to Tunisia determined to secure crucial results as they continue their push for a place at the FIBA Basketball World [...]
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• OFFICIAL: Reijnders Leaves Man City For Al-Qadsiah After One Season

  19-08-2026 20:11 via completesports.com
  Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has completed a £52m move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Qadsiah from Manchester City, BBC Sport reports. The 28-year-old only joined City last summer in a £46.5m move from AC Milan, but struggled to make an impact. Reijnders made 50 appearances in all competitions for City, scoring seven goals, helping them win [...]
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• Done Deal: Nigerian Defender Joins Ugandan Club Vipers SC

  19-08-2026 19:22 via completesports.com
  
  Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC have completed the signing of Nigerian defender Princewill Biweribo Tarabina. Tarabina joins the Venoms from Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, side Plateau United after putting pen to paper on a two-year contract. The 23-year-old centre-back scored two goals and provided two assists in 20 league appearances for Plateau United [...]
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• Joshua, Fury Fight May Hold In New York –Hearn

  19-08-2026 18:31 via completesports.com
  British boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has admitted that the long-awaited heavyweight mega-fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is likely headed to the United States, with New York’s Madison Square Garden emerging as the frontrunner, despite initial contract stipulations demanding a UK-based bout. Hearn in a chat with Bad Left Hook, noted that organizers, broadcasters [...]
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• Okoye: I Want To Give Everything For Udinese

  19-08-2026 18:14 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has firmly pledged his commitment to Udinese, stating that he remains 100% focused on the Italian club and ready to give his all despite previous transfer links to sides like Juventus and Inter Milan. Okoye has dismissed summer transfer speculation, stating that his mind is entirely on Udinese Calcio where [...]
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• I’m Contemplating Continuing My Relationship From Home In Madrid –Chavarría’s Girlfriend

  19-08-2026 17:29 via completesports.com
  Spanish influencer Pawgli has broken down in tears on social media, expressing deep distress over potentially leaving her established life and career in Madrid to join her partner, new £18m Chelsea signing Pep Chavarría, in London. Pawgli, via her Instagram handle, noted that moving to London means giving up a major portion of her work, [...]
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• I Had Limited Game Time –Pogba Reacts After Leaving Monaco

  19-08-2026 17:07 via completesports.com
  Former Monaco star Paul Pogba has expressed gratitude to the club’s president, management, staff, and teammates, noting it was a pleasure to wear the red and white kit despite playing fewer games than he had hoped. Recall that on Wednesday, Monaco and Pogba officially parted ways a year early after an injury-plagued stint. Read Also:Musiala [...]
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• Best Crypto Cloud Mining Platforms For 2026: 7 Safer Picks And A Guide To Earning Up To $9,700

  19-08-2026 16:58 via completesports.com
  
  By 2026, cloud mining is no longer limited to experienced miners with expensive hardware. The rise of mobile cloud mining platforms has made it possible for everyday users to participate in crypto mining directly from a smartphone—without purchasing mining equipment or dealing with complicated technical setups. A new generation of cloud mining services is making [...]
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• Christantus Uche Undergoes Successful Surgery After Knee Injury

  19-08-2026 16:48 via completesports.com
  
  Getafe midfielder Christantus Uche has undergone successful surgery after sustaining a knee injury during a pre-season friendly. Uche picked up the injury during Getafe’s friendly encounter against AS Monaco on August 6. According to information on Getafe’s official website, the Nigeria international underwent surgery in Lyon, France. The midfielder will now begin his rehabilitation as [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 130: Funke Oshonaike’s Table Tennis Career

  19-08-2026 16:45 via completesports.com
  
  Born on 28 April 1974 in Lagos, Funke Oshonaike’s table tennis career is among the longest and most remarkable sporting journeys by a Nigerian athlete. From playing table tennis as a young girl in Lagos to becoming a three-time African singles champion, Nigerian champion and seven-time Olympian, her career has been built on discipline, sacrifice [...]
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• NPFL Pre-Season Invitational Tournament: Rangers, Rivers United, El-Kanemi, Others Battle In Jos

  19-08-2026 16:07 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s representatives in the 2026/27 CAF inter-club competitions, Rangers International, Rivers United and El-Kanemi Warriors, will from today, 19 August 2026, begin to test-run their readiness for the African inter-club competitions in a six-team NPFL Pre-Season Invitational Tournament organised by the league body at the New Jos City Stadium, Jos, Completesports.com reports. The tournament will [...]
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• Dennis Agrees Move To UAE Club Al Jazira

  19-08-2026 14:02 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian midfielder Anthony Dennis is set to join United Arab Emirates outfit Al Jazira from Turkish Super Lig club Göztepe, Completesports.com reports. According to Turkish outlet, DHA, Göztepe and Al Jazira have reached an agreement for the transfer of the 22-year-old in a deal worth €5m. Dennis has attracted interest from a number of European [...]
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• Les joueurs de football américains célèbres qui ont marqué l’Europe

  19-08-2026 13:58 via completesports.com
  Dans cette vidéo YouTube, nous retraçons le parcours de plusieurs footballeurs américains parmi les plus talentueux et admirés qui ont réussi à s’imposer sur la scène européenne. Du passage légendaire du gardien Tim Howard à Everton jusqu’à l’explosion au plus haut niveau de Christian Pulisic sous les couleurs de Chelsea, nous plongeons au cœur de [...]
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• How To Choose School Furniture That Lasts: A Buyer’s Guide For Administrators

  19-08-2026 12:45 via completesports.com
  Buying school furniture is one of the biggest facility investments a district makes outside of the building itself. Desks, chairs, tables, and storage units take a beating every single day, and the wrong purchase can drain a budget for years. This guide walks administrators, principals, facility managers, and purchasing coordinators through the full process. From [...]
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• How Joining Leadership Programs For High School Students Enhances College Applications

  19-08-2026 12:32 via completesports.com
  
  For high school students aiming to strengthen their college applications, joining leadership programs can be a game-changer. These programs not only provide an opportunity to develop essential skills but also allow students to make a significant impact in their communities. As colleges increasingly seek applicants who stand out, participation in such programs can enhance a [...]
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• Three Defeats In 33 openers: What Liverpool Carry Into St James’ Park

  19-08-2026 12:15 via completesports.com
  Three times in 33 seasons, Liverpool have lost the first league game of a campaign. 20 times they have won it and 10 times they have drawn. The Newcastle vs Liverpool odds at Paddy Power prices one afternoon, and one afternoon is exactly what a 33-season record comes down to. This one falls at 4.30pm on Sunday [...]
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• Done Deal: Belgian Club Zulte Waregem Sign Nigerian Youngster

  19-08-2026 08:04 via completesports.com
  
  Belgian club Zulte Waregem have completed the signing of Nigerian youngster Maliq Musa, Completesports.com reports. Musa joined De Boeren from Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Ikorodu City on loan, with the Belgian outfit retaining an option to make the move permanent. Zulte Waregem reportedly beat off competition from Spanish giants Barcelona and a number [...]
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• Cagliari Striker Out Of Induced Coma After Pool Incident

  19-08-2026 07:48 via completesports.com
  
  Cagliari striker Yael Trepy has been taken out of a medically induced coma and no longer requires mechanical ventilation following a near-drowning incident in a swimming pool on Sunday. The 20-year-old French forward remains in intensive care at Santissima Annunziata Hospital in Sassari, Sardinia, where doctors report he is fully alert, responsive, and shows no [...]
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• It’s Fantastic To Play In Front Of Bursaspor’s Supporters –Iheanacho

  19-08-2026 07:38 via completesports.com
  Bursaspor star Kelechi Iheanacho has disclosed that it is fantastic to play in front of one of the biggest fan groups in Türkiye, expressing confidence that their home support will keep the team strong. The Nigerian international has made a flying start to the 2026/27 Turkish 1. Lig campaign, scoring two goals and providing an [...]
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• Arteta Hints At More Arsenal Signings

  19-08-2026 07:38 via completesports.com
  
  Despite having arguably the Premier League’s strongest squad, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said the club will always look to strengthen where possible. Arsenal are on the lookout for a left-sided attacker following Leandro Trossard’s departure whilst Gabriel Martinelli’s future hangs in the balance. Liverpool target Bradley Barcola is a name that Arsenal have been [...]
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• Musiala Breaks Silence After Collapsing On Pitch Again

  19-08-2026 07:18 via completesports.com
  
  Bayern Munich winger Jamal Musiala has revealed he is suffering from “treatable absence seizures” after he collapsed on the pitch for the second time in four days, Sky Sports reports. The 23-year-old fell to the floor just eight minutes after coming on as a substitute in Bayern’s friendly with FC Heidenheim on Tuesday night. It [...]
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• Ikorodu City’s Arumala Completes Al Ittihad Switch

  19-08-2026 07:18 via completesports.com
  
  Joseph Arumala has joined Egyptian Premier League club Al Ittihad on a permanent transfer, Completesports.com reports. Arumala linked up with the Alexandria-based club from Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Ikorodu City. The young striker was one of the standout performers in the NPFL last season, scoring 13 goals, and providing two assist for the [...]
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• Why Man United Must Not Rely On Shaw –Rooney

  18-08-2026 23:22 via completesports.com
  Man United legend Wayne Rooney has disclosed that the Red Devils can’t rely on Luke Shaw to remain fit and consistent for an entire season. Speaking on his podcast, Rooney pointed out that Shaw’s fitness issues mean United need to enter the transfer market for cover. He advised United to make a move for Arsenal’s [...]
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• Rodri: Barcelona Have Always Been Global Benchmark For Me

  18-08-2026 22:53 via completesports.com
  Former Manchester City star Rodri has disclosed that he snubbed a move to Real Madrid to join Barcelona because of the club’s stable sporting project, tactical alignment with the Spanish national team. Upon arriving in Catalonia, Rodri praised Barcelona’s historical benchmark and unique understanding of football values as the deciding factor. Read Also:OFFICIAL: Barcelona Complete [...]
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• Garlick Confident Arteta Will Sign New Contract

  18-08-2026 22:16 via completesports.com
  Arsenal chief executive Richard Garlick has confirmed that the club is very happy with the positive and progressive direction of ongoing contract talks with manager Mikel Arteta, with both parties fully expecting an agreement to be reached soon.  Both parties view the timing of a formal announcement as a secondary priority behind ongoing transfer window [...]
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• Musiala Collapses On Pitch Again

  18-08-2026 21:58 via completesports.com
  Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala has collapsed on the pitch again just days after a similar incident against Leipzig. The German international went down minutes after being subbed on during a friendly against FC Heidenheim, according to Sky in Germany, via The Sun. The 23-year-old was subbed on during Bayern’s 4-2 victory and played for [...]
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• OFFICIAL: Barcelona Complete £65.4m Signing Of Rodri From Man City

  18-08-2026 21:30 via completesports.com
  
  Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Rodri from Manchester City in a deal worth £65.4m, Sky Sports reports. The Spain World Cup winner and former Ballon d’Or winner, who helped City win four Premier League titles and a Champions League crown, has signed a four-year contract with the LaLiga club. Rodri, 30, had one year [...]
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• Done Deal: Nigerian Striker Joins Swiss Club Neuchâtel Xamax

  18-08-2026 20:00 via completesports.com
  
  Swiss club Neuchâtel Xamax have announced the signing of Nigerian striker Peter Ambrose on a permanent deal from Aberdeen. Ambrose joins the Swiss side after spending two years with Aberdeen, having arrived at the Scottish club from Hungarian outfit Újpest in 2024. The 24-year-old struggled for regular playing time during his spell with the Dons, [...]
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