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• Djokovic: Why I Crashed Out Of US Open

  31-08-2026 09:45 via completesports.com
  Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has disclosed that severe physical collapse, recurrent vomiting, and back and shoulder pain caused his shocking first-round exit at the US Open against Mariano Navone. Djokovic stated he suffered from violent vomiting and nausea on the court, a serious issue that has impacted him during matches throughout the season. He [...]
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• I’m Excited To Be At Such A Big Club —Barcelona New Signing Jesus

  01-09-2026 18:28 via completesports.com
  Gabriel Jesus has said he is excited that he has joined a big club like La Liga giants Barcelona. According to reports Barcelona shelled out an initial £8.6m, plus a further £4.3m in add-ons, for the 29-year-old striker, who had recently entered the final 12 months of his contract at the Emirates Stadium. Speaking to [...]
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• Euromatch–NPFL: Kwara United Coach Ashifat Draws Positives From Disappointing Kano Pillars Draw

  01-09-2026 18:21 via completesports.com
  
  Kwara United Head Coach, Suleiman Ashifat, has taken positives from his side’s ‘disappointing’ 2-2 draw against visiting Kano Pillars in Sunday’s 2026/2027 Euromatch–NPFL opener at the Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl, llorin, Completesports.com reports. Kwara United Show Fighting Spirit Ashifat noted that his side’s matchday squad was dominated by new signings, saying that coming from two goals [...]
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• Brighton Agree Deal To Sign Femi Azeez

  01-09-2026 18:17 via completesports.com
  Brighton & Hove Albion have reached an agreement with Sky Bet Championship club Millwall for the signing of Nigerian winger Femi Azeez. According to The Athletic, the Seagulls have agreed a deal worth £12.5 million, with a further €2.5 million potentially payable in add-ons. The transfer could become a club-record sale for Millwall, surpassing the [...]
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• Super Eagles Star Doubtful For AFCON 2027 Qualifiers Against Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau

  01-09-2026 17:57 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq is doubtful for Nigeria’s September AFCON 2027 qualifying fixtures against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau due to a suspected hamstring injury. The 29-year-old marksman started for his club against newly promoted Deportivo La Coruña on Saturday, scoring his side’s only goal in a 3–1 defeat. Read Also:Chelle Appoints Two Nigerian Assistant Coaches [...]
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• I’ve Plenty Of Options If Joshua Is Not Ready To Fight Me –Fury

  01-09-2026 17:14 via completesports.com
  
  Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has disclosed that he is ready to move on and has alternative opponents on standby for November if his long-awaited fight with Anthony Joshua falls through. Fury slammed Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn over financial and location disputes, warning that he will look to other options if an agreement [...]
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• Falconets Share Spoils With Korea In Pre-World Cup Friendly

  01-09-2026 17:10 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Falconets were held to a 1-1 draw by Korea Republic in their final friendly ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup at the Remes Sports Leisure and Spa Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. Mary Mamudu put the Falconets ahead in the 29th minute, continuing her impressive form in front of goal. Mamudu had [...]
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• Super Eagles Confirm Dates For Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau AFCON 2027 Qualifiers

  01-09-2026 15:45 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles will begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against the Barea of Madagascar, Completesports.com reports. The Matchday One encounter is scheduled to take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Wednesday, September 23. Eric Chelle’s side will then travel to Morocco for their second qualifying fixture against the Djurtus [...]
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• Beckham: Messi’s Legacy Will Live Forever

  01-09-2026 15:27 via completesports.com
  England legend David Beckham has disclosed that Lionel Messi’s legacy will live forever after he announced his retirement from international football. Beckham shared an emotional message on Instagram praising Messi as an inspiration for children worldwide who delivered the greatest gift to his country. Read Also:Done Deal: Chelsea Complete Honest Ahanor Transfer Beckham, the co-owner [...]
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• Harwood-Bellis completes deadline day move to Aston Villa

  01-09-2026 14:32 via soccernews.com
  Taylor Harwood-Bellis has followed Ibrahim Mbaye through the doors at Aston Villa on deadline day after his move from Southampton was confirmed on Tuesday. 
  Harwood-Bellis has joined Unai Emery's side in a deal reportedly worth £30m, with Villa paying a guaranteed £25m transfer fee plus £5m in add-ons.
  The 24-year-old comes in to fill the gap left by Ezri Konsa, who completed his £55m switch to Premier League champions Arsenal earlier in the transfer window. 
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• Chelsea confirm Ahanor arrival ahead of Crystal Palace loan

  01-09-2026 14:32 via soccernews.com
  Honest Ahanor has joined Chelsea from Atalanta on a pre-contract agreement that will see him move to Stamford Bridge next summer. 
  The deal is understood to be worth £40m (€46.7m) for the 18-year-old defender, who is expected to join Crystal Palace on loan for the 2026-27 campaign. 
  Chelsea have already loaned Axel Disasi to Pierre Sage's side, but because Ahanor will not join the Blues until next season, the move has been able to take place. 
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• Done Deal: Chelsea Complete Honest Ahanor Transfer

  01-09-2026 14:11 via completesports.com
  Chelsea have announced the signing of highly-rated defender Honest Ahanor from Serie A club Atalanta, with the youngster set to officially join the Blues in 2027. The 18-year-old enjoyed an impressive campaign with Atalanta last season, making 35 appearances across all competitions in his first year in Bergamo after joining from Genoa in July 2025. [...]
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• Aston Villa announce signing of Mbaye from PSG

  01-09-2026 13:32 via soccernews.com
  Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of Paris Saint-Germain forward Ibrahim Mbaye for a reported £47m (€54.8m) transfer fee. 
  Mbaye was the subject of interest from Villa's Premier League rivals Liverpool this summer, but the 18-year-old has decided to join Unai Emery's side on deadline day. 
  The Villans tried to pursue a move for Mbaye in January but were unable to complete a deal before returning for him in this window and finally securing his signature. 
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• Joshua Zirkzee looks set to stay at Manchester United on Deadline Day

  01-09-2026 13:13 via soccernews.com
  Joshua Zirkzee now looks set to stay put at Manchester United following the close of Tuesday’s summer transfer window, according the Simon Stone.
  While the Dutch marksman might have appeared destined to complete a move away from Old Trafford for large spells of the summer, Stone has now suggested that it is looking increasingly likely that Zirkzee remains in the red half of Manchester.
  Although Tuesday’s Deadline Day clock might run until 11pm tonight, the BBC reporter has stated tha
  
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• Serie A Club Explore Loan Deal For Otele

  01-09-2026 12:47 via completesports.com
  Serie A club Lazio are exploring a late move for Super Eagles winger Philip Otele ahead of the close of the summer transfer window. According to transfer expert Ben Jacobs, the Italian outfit have made an enquiry about the 27-year-old and are considering a loan deal that would include an option to buy. Talks are, [...]
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• Prediction: Toulouse vs Lille

  01-09-2026 12:43 via soccernews.com
  Seeking an immediate Ligue 1 response in midweek, Lille will travel to the Stadium de Toulouse on Thursday night.
  With another stacked schedule from across Europe’s elite domestic leagues, there are plenty of eye-catching betting promotions available.
  Verdict: Over 1.5 goals
  Best Odds: 4/11
  Bookmaker: 1xBet
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  Starting with the hosts, clinching a shock ninth-place finish last season and securing their most successful campaign among France’s elite since way back in 2014, To
  
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• ‘We’re only two games into the season’ – Gasperini plays down Roma’s Scudetto chances

  01-09-2026 12:32 via soccernews.com
  Gian Piero Gasperini played down Roma's chances of challenging for the Serie A title this season despite making it two wins from two matches to begin their league campaign. 
  Gasperini watched on as Roma produced a stunning display during their 4-0 thrashing of Lecce at Stadio Ettore Giardiniero on Monday, with Donyell Malen starring once again. 
  Malen needed just four minutes to open the scoring before doubling his tally in the 23rd minute, with Matias Soule then getting hims
  
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• Prediction: Real Sociedad vs Celta Vigo

  01-09-2026 12:30 via soccernews.com
  Hoping to make it consecutive La Liga victories on Thursday night, Real Sociedad will welcome Celta Vigo the Basque Country.
  With a stacked midweek schedule from across Europe’s elite domestic leagues, there are plenty of attractive betting promotions available.
  Verdict: Mikel Oyarzabal over 0.5 shots on target
  Best Odds: 2/5
  Bookmaker: BetUS
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  Starting with the hosts, while Real Sociedad might have opened up the 2026/27 campaign with consecutive La Liga defeats, Pellegrin
  
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• Chelle Appoints Two Nigerian Assistants Coaches For Olympic Eagles

  01-09-2026 11:54 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has appointed the duo of Bright Ozebagbe and Deniran Ortega as his two assistant coaches for the Nigerian Olympic Team. Chelle who doubles as the gaffer of the Olympic Eagles, says Ortega and Bright are some of the brightest young coaches in Nigeria with very impressive profiles and he [...]
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• Chelle Appoints Two Nigerian Assistant Coaches For Olympic Eagles

  01-09-2026 11:54 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has appointed the duo of Bright Ozebagbe and Deniran Ortega as his two assistant coaches for the Nigerian Olympic Team. This was disclosed by the Special Assistant on Media, Office of the Director General, National Sports Commission (NSC), Kola Daniel on Tuesday. Chelle who doubles as the gaffer of [...]
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• Ndidi Launches DIIDS Lifestyle Brand, Begins New Chapter Beyond Football

  01-09-2026 11:35 via completesports.com
  Nigerian international footballer Wilfred Ndidi is expanding his journey beyond the football pitch with the launch of DIIDS, a lifestyle brand created for men and women, beginning with premium everyday essentials. After years competing at the highest level of professional football, Ndidi is now putting his passion for fashion, business and entrepreneurship into building a [...]
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• Saka: Arsenal’s ‘incredible’ defence key to victory at Aston Villa

  01-09-2026 11:32 via soccernews.com
  Bukayo Saka heaped praise on Arsenal's backline after the Gunners' perfect start to the Premier League title defence continued at Aston Villa on Monday. 
  Saka scored the only goal as Arsenal came out on top with a 1-0 victory over Unai Emery's side, following up their triumph over Coventry City on the opening day. 
  Arsenal needed to wait until the 59th minute to take the lead at Villa Park, with Riccardo Calafiori's inviting cross turned into the back of the net by Saka from close
  
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• Getting Back On A Bike After Years Away: Why The First Month Matters More Than Speed

  01-09-2026 11:00 via completesports.com
  The first ride after a long break rarely looks impressive. The saddle feels unfamiliar, a gentle hill seems steeper than remembered, and the distance that sounded easy on paper suddenly feels ambitious. That experience stops many adults before cycling has a chance to become part of their routine. They assume they are too unfit, too [...]
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• The Warning That Sacked NFF Officials Ignored: Full Text Of Speech By Shehu Dikko…..

  01-09-2026 10:41 via completesports.com
  
  The executive committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF,  led by Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau might not have been compelled by the Federal Government to resign if only they had heeded a call by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, to embark on a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football. Dikko [...]
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• What Does A Skincare Manufacturer Handle Before Products Reach The Shelf?

  01-09-2026 10:38 via completesports.com
  
  A finished skincare product may look simple on a store shelf. It has a formula, a container, a label, and a clear purpose. Behind that finished product, though, is a series of manufacturing steps that must happen in the right order. A skincare manufacturer may be involved in formula preparation, ingredient handling, batch production, filling, [...]
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• Milan seal Hutchinson loan after losing Leao

  01-09-2026 10:32 via soccernews.com
  Milan have signed Omari Hutchinson from Nottingham Forest in a loan-to-buy deal.
  Hutchinson, who only joined Forest from Ipswich Town for £37.5m last year, will head to San Siro on an initial 12-month deal, which the Rossoneri can make permanent next summer.
  The winger – a graduate of Chelsea's academy – struggled for regular gametime at the City Ground, only starting 17 Premier League games in 2025-26 and scoring one goal.
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• Flick lauds ‘world-class’ Raphinha display in Barcelona’s win over Rayo

  01-09-2026 10:32 via soccernews.com
  Hansi Flick described Raphinha's display in Barcelona's 5-2 win over Rayo Vallecano as "world-class" as the Blaugrana's perfect start to their LaLiga title defence continued. 
  Raphinha made it five goals in three league games this season with a brace at Camp Nou on Monday, with Barcelona level on points with Real Madrid at the summit. 
  Sergio Camello had given Rayo a 12th-minute lead before Raphinha levelled things up seven minutes later with a brilliant run and finish into t
  
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• US Open: “You Have To Earn The Win” –Alcaraz Reacts To Djokovic’s Shock Exit

  01-09-2026 09:41 via completesports.com
  Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz has disclosed that Novak Djokovic’s shock first-round exit at the US Open is a big surprise. After winning his own opening match against Roman Safiullin at Flushing Meadows, Alcaraz admitted he stayed up to watch the fifth set of Djokovic’s historic defeat to Mariano Navone. Read Also:‘It’s Not Ideal’ –Venus [...]
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• It’s A Bad Idea —Udeze Rejects Martins’ Choice Of Seyi Tinubu As NFF President

  01-09-2026 08:46 via completesports.com
  Ifeanyi Udeze has rubbished his former Super Eagles teammate Obafemi Martins’ choice of Seyi Tinubu as Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president. Speaking as a guest on his former Super Eagles teammate John Obi Mikel’s ObiOne Podcast, Martins explained that the administration of the sport needs a capable young person who understands the football system and [...]
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• Friendly: Ikpeme Charges Falconets To Go For Victory Against Korea Republic

  01-09-2026 08:25 via completesports.com
  Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, has urged the Falconets to maintain their winning mentality when they face Korea Republic in a friendly on Tuesday (today). The Falconets will take on the Asian side in their final warm-up match at the Remes Sports Leisure and Spa Stadium ahead of [...]
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