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• Dele-Bashiru Sidelined After Injury Setback

  27-08-2026 15:35 via completesports.com
  
  Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is expected to spend between 15 and 20 days on the sidelines after sustaining an injury during Lazio’s Serie A clash with Bologna. The Nigeria international picked up the injury in the encounter at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on August 24 and was replaced by Davide Frattesi in the 54th minute. According to [...]
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• U-20 WWC: Falconets Beat Poland 1-0 In Friendly

  28-08-2026 15:09 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Falconets secured a 1-0 victory over hosts Poland in an international friendly at the Municipal Stadium in Brzeg on Friday. Mary Mamud scored the winning goal in first-half stoppage time to hand Moses Aduku’s side a morale-boosting victory ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Both teams created a number of clear-cut [...]
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• Arsenal Hold Talks With Real Madrid Over Move For Endrick

  28-08-2026 14:39 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal have held talks with Real Madrid over a move for Endrick, talkSPORT understands. The 20-year-old Brazilian has attracted interest from multiple clubs this summer after a successful loan spell at Lyon last season. New Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has publicly insisted Endrick is not for sale. However, talkSPORT understands the Gunners are ready to [...]
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• NPFL: Shooting Stars Host Newcomers Inter Lagos In Tricky Opener

  28-08-2026 13:25 via completesports.com
  
  Shooting Stars will host newly promoted Inter Lagos at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, in the opening fixture of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season on Friday. The Oluyole Warriors enjoyed an impressive campaign last season, finishing third in the NPFL and securing continental football for the first time in 27 years. [...]
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• Odegbami: Nigeria Must Create Sustainable Football System Capable Of Producing Success Consistently

  28-08-2026 13:22 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigerian international Segun Odegbami has disclosed that Nigeria must build a proper administrative and developmental system to achieve consistent success. In an interview on Channels Television’s breakfast show on Friday, Odegbami argues that leadership positions should go to football-loving technocrats instead of political appointees, insisting that changing leadership alone will not fix deep-seated structural [...]
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• NFF Sacks NPFL, NNL, NWFL Leadership, Orders COOs To Take Over

  28-08-2026 12:26 via completesports.com
  
  The house-cleaning exercise in the country’s football following the mass resignation of NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau and his board members has taken a new twist, Completesports.com reports. This follows a directive from the football house ordering the appointed chairmen, directors and chief executive officers of the nation’s four leagues — Nigeria Premier Football [...]
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• Lagos Walking Football League Returns For Blockbuster Matchday 6

  28-08-2026 11:58 via completesports.com
  
  The beautiful game slows down, but the intensity only goes up. Matchday 6 of Season 4 of the Lagos Walking Football League (LWFL) returns this Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the spiritual home of the sport in Nigeria — the Eagle Club pitch in Surulere. Fans are set for a thrilling morning of tactical passing, [...]
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• The Digital Transformation Of African Football Fandom

  28-08-2026 11:09 via completesports.com
  
  Changing Habits in Football Consumption African football fans have traded weekly print publications and terrestrial television broadcasts for always-on digital content. This shift is highly visible in Nigeria, where supporters maintain intense dual loyalty to domestic competitions like the Nigeria Professional Football League and global giants such as the English Premier League, Serie A, and [...]
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• Wado Ichimonji Sword And Hattori Hanzo Sword: Famous Japanese Swords

  28-08-2026 11:03 via completesports.com
  
  Japanese swords have been popular for many years because of their beautiful design, history, and connection to Japanese culture. Today, swords are also popular in anime, movies, and television. Two famous examples are the Wado Ichimonji Sword from One Piece and the Hattori Hanzo Sword from Kill Bill. Wado Ichimonji Sword The Wado Ichimonji is [...]
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• 1xCup 2026: Dynamic, Ighalo, Emiloju, Vido Through To Group Stage

  28-08-2026 10:57 via completesports.com
  
  The quartet of Dynamic FC, Ighalo FA, Emiloju FC and Vido 99 FC have gone through to the group stage of the 1xCup 2026 after emerging victorious in Thursday’s second round of qualifiers played at the Inspire Sports Ground, Cappa, Oshodi, Lagos. Royalty Athletic FC 1-3 Dynamic FC Dynamic FC came back from one goal [...]
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• HappyLuke Thailand 2026: ทางเข้า ล่าสุด วิธี Login และรีวิวแบบย่อ

  28-08-2026 10:46 via completesports.com
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• 1xBet Becomes New Sponsor Of Barbados Tridents For CPL 2026

  28-08-2026 10:39 via completesports.com
  
  International betting brand 1xBet has signed a sponsorship agreement with Barbados Tridents, who compete in the Caribbean Premier League. The cricket team will take part in the 2026 CPL season, which runs from 7 August to 20 September 2026. The Caribbean Premier League is one of the world’s most popular cricket competitions, second only to [...]
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• Nwakali Leaves English Club Barnsley

  28-08-2026 10:38 via completesports.com
  
  English League One club Barnsley have confirmed the departure of Nigerian midfielder Kelechi Nwakali by mutual consent. The club stated that the 28-year-old’s exit remains subject to approval from the English Football League ,EFL. “We can confirm that Kelechi Nwakali has departed Oakwell by mutual consent, subject to EFL approval,” Barnsley said in a statement [...]
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• Odumodublack Chooses Arsenal’s Premier League Glory Over Grammy Award

  28-08-2026 10:17 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian rapper Odumodublack has disclosed that he would gladly give up winning a Grammy Award if it meant seeing Arsenal win the Premier League. During an interview on Capital XTRA, the outspoken fan declared he would choose Arsenal lifting the Premier League trophy over personal music accolades. Read Also:Ayra Starr Set To Headline NFL London [...]
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• Martinez Set For Chelsea Medical Ahead £7.5m Move

  28-08-2026 09:21 via completesports.com
  
  Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is set to undergo his medical at Chelsea ahead of a £7.5million move from Aston Villa. The Blues are desperate to land a new goalkeeper before Tuesday’s deadline and they are closing in on Martinez. He is now set for a medical before sealing the switch with a two-year contract and [...]
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• Alvarez Will Never, Ever Go To Barcelona —Atletico Madrid CEO

  28-08-2026 09:04 via completesports.com
  
  Atletico Madrid say they will not enter into negotiations with Barcelona for striker Julian Alvarez, who is considering a move to Arsenal. Alvarez did not train on Wednesday and Thursday because of illness after a poor night’s sleep on Tuesday, not because of anything related to his future. The 26-year-old wants to join Barca, who [...]
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• De Bruyne Opens Up On Gabriel Jesus Links To Napoli

  28-08-2026 08:26 via completesports.com
  
  Napoli midfielder Kevin De Bruyne admitted Arsenal striker and former teammate Gabriel Jesus would help his team if he were to join the club this season, Yahoo Sports reports. Jesus has been linked with a move away from the English capital for the longest time, and now, it seems more likely than ever before that [...]
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• Done Deal: Ucheibe Signs For Saudi Club Al Hilal

  28-08-2026 07:47 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons midfielder Christy Ucheibe has completed a move to Saudi Women’s Premier League side Al Hilal. The versatile midfielder has signed a two-year contract with the Riyadh-based club, becoming their latest high-profile acquisition. Ucheibe will link up with Super Falcons teammate Asisat Oshoala at Al Hilal as the club continues to strengthen its squad [...]
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• Ayra Starr Set To Headline NFL London Game Halftime Show

  28-08-2026 07:28 via completesports.com
  
  Afrobeats star Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, will make history as the first African artist to headline an NFL international halftime show at the 20th game in London. She is the first major African and Afrobeats artist to headline an NFL international halftime show between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars on October [...]
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• Ikpeme Named Interim NFF General Secretary

  28-08-2026 07:13 via completesports.com
  
  Ikpeme Takes Charge Of Secretariat The National Sports Commission, NSC, has endorsed Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme to oversee the Nigeria Football Federation ,NFF, Secretariat as interim General Secretary following Thursday’s resignation of key officials of the federation. Ikpeme, who until now served as Deputy General Secretary, takes over after the resignation of NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim [...]
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• Carabao Cup: Not Selecting Enzo Was My Decision –Alonso

  28-08-2026 06:27 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has disclosed that leaving Enzo Fernández out of the squad for their Carabao Cup match against Luton Town was a joint decision made by himself and the club. Alonso explained that the choice was based on assessing what was best for the team for that specific game and giving minutes to [...]
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• UECL: Arokodare Nets Brace As Ajax See Off Sion

  27-08-2026 23:23 via completesports.com
  
  Tolu Arokodare scored twice as Ajax defeated Sion 5-3 in the second leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League playoff tie on Thursday night. The Dutch giants progressed to the group phase with a 9-5 aggregate victory. Arokodare, who was handed his first competitive start for Ajax, netted his side’s third goal in first-half stoppage [...]
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• US Open: Why Venus Keeps Getting Wildcards –Stubbs

  27-08-2026 22:57 via completesports.com
  
  Serena Williams’ former coach and analyst Rennae Stubbs has disclosed that Venus Williams keeps receiving wildcards because she still drives massive ticket sales for tournaments. Tournament organizers hand out wildcards to big names like Venus because her legendary status still draws huge crowds and media attention. Read Also:2027 FIBA Basketball WCQ: D’Tigers Must Remain Resilient, [...]
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• President Tinubu Orders Comprehensive Football Reform After Gusau, NFF Board Members Resign

  27-08-2026 21:50 via completesports.com
  
  President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football to overcome repeated failures to qualify for major regional, continental and world tournaments, completesports.com reports. This was disclosed in a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The call for football reform by Tinubu comes following the resignation [...]
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• PSG Need Squad Depth To Win Trophies –Enrique

  27-08-2026 21:27 via completesports.com
  
  Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has disclosed that a full squad of 23 players is essential to win trophies rather than relying on just a starting eleven. Following a 2-2 draw with Stade Rennais where new signing Ferran Torres came off the bench to score twice, the coach noted that players returning from heavy international [...]
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• WAFU B Women’s Champions League: Edo Queens Edge ASEC Mimosas To Reach Semi-Finals

  27-08-2026 21:04 via completesports.com
  
  Edo Queens secured a place in the semi-finals of the WAFU B Women’s Champions League after recording a 3-1 victory over ASEC Mimosas on Thursday night. The Nigerian champions made a bright start to the encounter and were rewarded in the 23rd minute when Oluwakemi Adegbuyi opened the scoring. Doosuur Atume doubled Edo Queens’ advantage [...]
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• UCL: Arsenal To Face Madrid, Bayern, Dortmund As Man City Draw PSG, Barcelona In League Phase

  27-08-2026 20:54 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal’s quest to go one step further in the UEFA Champions League will see them host Real Madrid and includes a trip to face German champions Bayern Munich in this season’s competition, ESPN reports. The Premier League champions will also welcome Bayern’s perennial rivals Borussia Dortmund to the Emirates during the league phase while Ligue [...]
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• Gusau-Led NFF Board Deserves Thorough Probe To Ensure Accountability — Ikhana

  27-08-2026 20:54 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigeria defender Kadiri Ikhana, MON, has declared that the mass resignation of the Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau-led Board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is a clear acceptance of failure on the part of the football governing body, Completesports.com reports. Gusau Board’s Four-Year Tenure Should Be Probed Ikhana, 74, also said the Gusau-led board’s [...]
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• Arsenal Terminate Nelson’s Contract

  27-08-2026 20:23 via completesports.com
  
  Reiss Nelson has agreed a deal with Premier League champions Arsenal to terminate his contract by mutual consent. Arsenal, in a statement, wrote:”We can confirm that Reiss Nelson has left the club. “Together with Reiss, we agreed to terminate his contract with immediate effect for him to become a free agent. “Reiss, 26, spent 18 [...]
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• I’ve Freedom To Drift About The Pitch Under Alonso –Palmer

  27-08-2026 20:19 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea star Cole Palmer has disclosed that the Blues manager Xabi Alonso has granted him the tactical freedom to roam and drift across the pitch. Palmer stated that Alonso told him to drop deep, get on the ball, create, and play without restriction. The freedom directly contributed to his performance and goal during Chelsea’s opening [...]
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