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• ‘For sure I think we’re going home’, admits Scotland boss Clarke

  25-06-2026 09:33 via soccernews.com
  Scotland boss Steve Clarke admits he thinks his side are "going home" after their World Cup defeat to Brazil.
  Scotland lost 3-0 to Brazil on Wednesday as a brace from Vinicius Junior and a second-half strike from Matheus Cunha sealed top spot in Group C for the Selecao.
  Clarke's side were left to rue their own mistakes, with Vinicius' first goal coming directly from a Scott McKenna error, while Jack Hendry was reprieved by VAR after he was caught on the ball by the Real Madrid forward.
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• It’s Time To Move On From Old Trafford –Butt Tells Man United

  02-09-2026 23:10 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt has disclosed that the club must move on from Old Trafford because it has fallen behind modern grounds in the country. Speaking in an interview with Midnite, he noted that fans might miss the nostalgia, but the club needs to follow the lead of other top sides with modern [...]
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• Ghana FA Reappoints Carlos Queiroz As Black Stars Head Coach

  02-09-2026 23:08 via completesports.com
  
  The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the re-appointment of Carlos Queiroz as the new head coach of the Black Stars. The GFA confirmed the reappointment in a statement on Wednesday. “The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Carlos Queiroz for his appointment as Head Coach [...]
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• Done Deal: Flying Eagles Striker Joins French Club Stade Reims

  02-09-2026 22:58 via completesports.com
  
  French side Stade de Reims have completed the signing of Nigerian youngster Abdoulaye Agbejoye from Grassrunners FC Academy, Completesports.com reports. The 18-year-old striker has joined the French club’s academy setup, where he will continue his development with the aim of progressing to the first team. Agbejoye was a member of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles squad that [...]
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• Richarlison Agrees To Join Onuachu’s Trabzonspor

  02-09-2026 21:57 via completesports.com
  Richarlison has agreed terms on a lucrative deal to join Trabzonspor ahead of the Turkish transfer window closing, talkSPORT reports. The Turkish club want to sign the Brazilian and unite him with former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah. They have had two offers turned down so far by Tottenham Hotspur. The first bid was £15million and [...]
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• I Always Dreamed Of Being At A Club As Big As Man City —Fernandez

  02-09-2026 21:07 via completesports.com
  
  Enzo Fernandez has said his dream was always to play for a club as big as Manchester City. Fernandez completed his move from Chelsea on deadline day, signing a contract that will keep him at City until the summer of 2031. He is now keen to get started and take his opportunity on the pitch [...]
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• CAFCL: Rivers United Captain Manyo Vows ‘Cup Final’ Approach Against San Pedro

  02-09-2026 21:02 via completesports.com
  
  Rivers United captain Stephen Manyo has assured Nigerians that the Pride of Rivers are going to Saturday’s 2026/2027 CAF Champions League preliminary round first-leg away clash against San Pedro of Côte d’Ivoire to compete, Completesports.com reports. The Rivers United contingent departed Nigeria on Wednesday evening for Côte d’Ivoire ahead of the clash against San Pedro, [...]
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• WAFU B Women’s Champions League: Edo Queens Crush USFA, Book Final Spot

  02-09-2026 20:22 via completesports.com
  Edo Queens booked their place in the final of the WAFU B Women’s Champions League following an emphatic 5-1 victory over hosts USFA in Wednesday’s semi-final clash. The Nigerian champions took the lead in the 17th minute through Atume Doosuur, who found the back of the net to put her side in control. Chioma Moses [...]
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• Prioritize Your Recovery –Del Potro Advises Alcaraz

  02-09-2026 19:52 via completesports.com
  
  Former Argentina tennis star Juan Martín del Potro has advised Carlos Alcaraz to be patient with his right wrist injury and avoid rushing his return to the tennis tour. Recall that Alcaraz recently returned to competition at the US Open following a lengthy layoff of more than four months since his last match in April. [...]
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• Chelsea Plotting Shock Move For Ex-Liverpool Midfielder Over Free Transfer

  02-09-2026 18:56 via completesports.com
  Chelsea are reportedly plotting a shock move for Georginio Wijnaldum after deadline day proved to be a disaster. The West Londoners were furious when Monaco pulled the plug on a deal which would have seen Lamine Camara complete a last-gasp switch to Stamford Bridge. And, having flogged Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City for a British [...]
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• Chido Obi Set To Join Willem II On Loan

  02-09-2026 18:15 via completesports.com
  Manchester United forward Chido Obi is set to join Eredivisie side Willem II on a season-long loan. The Danish youth international is moving to the Netherlands to secure regular first-team minutes and senior experience. Read Also:WAFU B U-17 Championship: Golden Eaglets To Discover Group Opponents Thursday The deal is able to proceed past the English [...]
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• Real Madrid Star Convicted Of Drunk-Driving

  02-09-2026 18:01 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio has been convicted of a road safety offense for driving under the influence of alcohol in Gran Canaria. A court source confirmed the conviction to AFP on Wednesday following a trial in San Bartolome de Tirajana, where the 23-year-old was found to have been driving with more than three times [...]
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• Real Madrid Star Convicted Of Drink-Driving

  02-09-2026 18:01 via completesports.com
  Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio has been convicted of a road safety offense for driving under the influence of alcohol in Gran Canaria. A court source confirmed the conviction to AFP on Wednesday following a trial in San Bartolome de Tirajana, where the 23-year-old was found to have been driving with more than three times [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 134: Summer Transfer Window Review

  02-09-2026 16:37 via completesports.com
  The 2026 summer transfer window has closed, and there can be no more deals to bolster teams until January offers another chance to do so. Some clubs enjoyed success over the past few months, spending serious money to improve their starting eleven, adding numbers to squads that were clearly flagging, or just generally maneuvering smartly. [...]
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• WAFU B U-17 Championship: Golden Eaglets To Discover Group Opponents Thursday

  02-09-2026 15:42 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will learn their group-stage opponents for the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship when the draw takes place on Thursday, Completesports.com reports. The draw ceremony is scheduled for the Stade du 04 Août in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The draw for the second edition of the WAFU B U-17 Girls’ Cup will also be [...]
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• Tzolis Is Best Signing Of The Summer Transfer Window —Man United Legend

  02-09-2026 15:38 via completesports.com
  Rio Ferdinand believes that Arsenal have made the ‘signing of the summer’ with their £34million deal for Christos Tzolis. Having won their first Premier League title in 22 years, the Gunners did not rest on their laurels over the summer transfer window, spending almost £200m on five new signings. Piero Hincapie’s move from Bayer Leverkusen [...]
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• Stop Treating African Footballers As Commodities –Kamara Reacts After Sarr, Camara’s Failed Transfer Move

  02-09-2026 15:12 via completesports.com
  Diomansy Kamara, the agent representing Ismaïla Sarr and Lamine Camara,has condemned football clubs for treating African players like commodities rather than individuals. The remarks follow a chaotic transfer deadline day during which Sarr’s desired move to Liverpool was blocked by Crystal Palace and Camara’s £47 million transfer from AS Monaco to Chelsea collapsed. Reacting via [...]
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  02-09-2026 14:31 via completesports.com
  
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• Sor Ruled Out For Six Weeks With Hamstring Injury

  02-09-2026 13:03 via completesports.com
  
  Yira Sor is set to spend around six weeks on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury, Completesports.com reports. Sor picked up the injury during Amedspor’s 2-1 victory over Trabzonspor at the Seyrantepe Spor Kompleksi Stadyumu on Monday. The winger had earlier drawn the hosts level in first-half stoppage time, cancelling out Mohamed Salah’s opener [...]
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• Complete Sports Celebrity Workout Is Back And Better

  02-09-2026 13:01 via completesports.com
  
  Rise and shine, Lagos! 🌅💪🏾 The countdown to the Complete Sports Celebrity Workout 2026 is officially on! Join your favourite stars and fitness enthusiasts for one of Lagos’ biggest health and fitness experiences of the year. 📅 Date: Saturday, 10 October 2026 ⏰ Time: 7:00 AM – 12:00 noon 📍 Venue: Muri Okunola Park, Victoria [...]
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• Done Deal: Azeez Joins Brighton On Four-Year Contract

  02-09-2026 12:20 via completesports.com
  
  Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of Nigeria international Femi Azeez from Millwall for an undisclosed fee, Completesports.com reports. Azeez has signed a four-year contract with the Seagulls after completing his move from the Sky Bet Championship club. Brighton Delighted With Azeez Capture Brighton sporting director Mike Cave expressed his delight at securing [...]
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• Solomon Ojeagbase Earns PhD In Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence

  02-09-2026 12:14 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian media executive and digital entrepreneur, Solomon Ojeagbase, has announced the successful completion of his PhD in Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence. Dr Ojeagbase, an Executive Director and Manager of the Digital Marketing Division at Complete Communications Limited (CCL), was awarded the Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) by the Ecole Supérieure Robert de Sorbon, France. The qualification [...]
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• 10 Nigerian Football Stars To Watch During The 2026/27 European Campaign

  02-09-2026 11:26 via completesports.com
  
  The 2026/27 European football season is underway, and several Nigerian stars are ready to make their mark across Europe. 🇳🇬⚽ From established Super Eagles names to players looking to take their careers to the next level, this video highlights 10 Nigerian football stars to watch during the 2026/27 European campaign. We look at their clubs, [...]
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• U-20 WWC: Falconets Ready For Spain Challenge — Aduku

  02-09-2026 09:28 via completesports.com
  
  Falconets head coach Moses Aduku says his team is fully prepared for their opening match against Spain at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria will face Spain in their Group F opener in Sosnowiec on Monday, September 7. The Falconets rounded off their preparations for the tournament with a 1-1 draw against Korea [...]
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• Infantino Opens Up On Discussion With Nigerian Delegation To Zurich

  02-09-2026 09:27 via completesports.com
  
  President of FIFA Gianni Infantino has said the meeting he had with the Nigeria delegation was a successful one. Infantino said this in a release by the Director Information and Public Relations, National Sports Commission (NSC), Dr. Keninde Amati, A Nigerian delegation led by the NSC chairman Shehu Dikko met with Infantino on Tuesday in [...]
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• Scholes: Selling Enzo To Man City Will Cost Chelsea The Chance To Win Premier League Title

  02-09-2026 09:24 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United legend Paul Scholes believes Chelsea have ruined their chances of winning the Premier League title by selling Enzo Fernández to Manchester City for £125 million. Recall that Manchester City completed the signing of Enzo Fernández on transfer deadline day for £125m, matching a joint-record fee in the Premier League. Fernández made it clear [...]
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• US Open: ‘I Can Raise My Level If I Need To Do’ –Gauff Speaks On Title Bid

  02-09-2026 08:16 via completesports.com
  
  Coco Gauff has expressed her determination to raise the standard of her game at the ongoing US Open. Recall Gauff opened her 2026 US Open campaign with a solid straight-set win over Turkey’s Zeynep Sonmez that showcased her improved serve. Read Also:US Open: “You Have To Earn The Win” –Alcaraz Reacts To Djokovic’s Shock Exit [...]
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• Done Deal: Hull City Complete Move For Iroegbunam

  02-09-2026 07:42 via completesports.com
  
  Hull City have announced the signing of midfielder Tim Iroegbunam from Everton for an undisclosed fee. The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the Tigers, which will keep him at the club until the summer of 2031. Iroegbunam began his senior career with Aston Villa after joining the Birmingham club from West Bromwich Albion’s [...]
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• OFFICIAL: Mudryk Joins Tottenham On Loan

  01-09-2026 23:18 via completesports.com
  Chelsea have announced that Mykhailo Mudryk has joined London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on a season-long loan move. The Blues, in a statement, wrote on their website:”Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has joined Tottenham Hotspur on a season-long loan. “Signed from Shakhtar Donetsk in January 2023, the Ukraine international has made 73 appearances for the Blues and [...]
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• Olopade: FIFA Has Endorsed NFF Resignations, Reform Discussions Ongoing

  01-09-2026 22:53 via completesports.com
  
  Director General of the National Sports Commission, NSC, Bukola Olopade, has confirmed that world football governing body FIFA has formally accepted the resignations of key officials of the Nigeria Football Federation ,NFF, reports Completesports.com. Former NFF President Ibrahim Gusau, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi and other members of the federation’s Executive Committee tendered their resignations last [...]
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