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• Heskey: Why Kane Will Return To Premier League

  24-08-2026 23:24 via completesports.com
  Liverpool legend Emile Heskey has backed Harry Kane to make a sensational return to the Premier League around 2028 at the age of 35. Heskey suggests Kane might play out his peak years in Germany with Bayern Munich before heading back to England. Read Also:Demehin Announces Departure From Galatasaray Recall that Alan Shearer’s record stands [...]
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• NPFL Opener: Rangers Battle Katsina United In Abeokuta

  25-08-2026 22:18 via completesports.com
  
  Rangers will host Katsina United in the opening fixture of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta. The defending champions have chosen the Abeokuta venue as their temporary home ground due to ongoing renovation work at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu. The Flying Antelopes will [...]
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• Stop Complaining About Your Teammates –Scholes Tells Fernandes

  25-08-2026 21:36 via completesports.com
  Man United legend Paul Scholes has told Red Devils captain Bruno Fernandes that he should have kept his mouth shut following the team’s 2-0 opening-day defeat to Hull City. Speaking on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast, Scholes reacted to Fernandes publicly criticizing his teammates and claiming United were repeating the same mistakes [...]
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• Onuachu Needs Time To Rediscover Scoring Form — Trabzonspor Boss

  25-08-2026 20:16 via completesports.com
  
  Trabzonspor head coach Fatih Tekke has expressed confidence that Paul Onuachu will soon rediscover his best form for the club. Onuachu is yet to find the back of the net for the Black Sea Storm this season after enjoying a prolific campaign last term. The Nigeria international was one of Trabzonspor’s standout performers last season, [...]
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• OFFICIAL: Cameroon International Baleba Joins Man United On Five-Year Deal

  25-08-2026 19:53 via completesports.com
  Manchester United have completed the signing of Cameroon international Carlos Baleba from Brighton and Hove Albion. Baleba joined Man United in a deal worth up to £70m, made up of a £65m guaranteed fee plus £5m in add-ons. Alo, the 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract which includes the option of a further year. Baleba [...]
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• Forever Grateful –Wawrinka Pays Tribute To US Open After Missing Out On Wildcard

  25-08-2026 19:10 via completesports.com
  
  Swiss veteran tennis star Stan Wawrinka has penned an emotional farewell to the U.S. Open after failing to receive a main-draw wildcard for his final professional season. Recall that Wawrinka received wildcards for the other three majors earlier in the year (Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon), making the omission at Flushing Meadows the final [...]
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• Done Deal: Nigerian Striker Completes Bristol City Move

  25-08-2026 19:01 via completesports.com
  Bristol City have announced the signing of Nigerian forward Elijah Adebayo, reports Completesports.com. Adebayo joins the Robins on a free transfer after agreeing a two-year contract with the Championship club. The 28-year-old becomes Bristol City’s 10th signing of the summer as the club continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. The experienced [...]
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• Capello: Amorim Getting The Best Out Of Chukwueze At AC Milan

  25-08-2026 19:00 via completesports.com
  Former England manager Fabio Capello has described Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze as a complete different player after new AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim transformed the Nigerian winger into a dynamic right wing-back. Recall that he starred with a goal and two assists in a pre-season win over Manchester United and followed it up with [...]
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• Aston Villa Submit €70m For Chelsea Star Forward

  25-08-2026 18:51 via completesports.com
  
  Aston Villa have submitted a €70m bid to sign Senegalese international striker Nicolas Jackson from Premier League rivals Chelsea. This is according to a report on Tuesday from Foot Mercato (via Yahoo Sports). The Blues are reportedly on the verge of reaching an agreement with the Birmingham-based club. Still, Aston Villa are yet to agree [...]
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• NPFL: Warri Wolves Bolster Squad With 14 New Signings, Abdallah Confident Of Improved Season

  25-08-2026 18:38 via completesports.com
  
  Warri Wolves Head Coach, Hassan Abdallah, has exclusively revealed to Completesports.com that he has signed 14 new players to bolster the squad ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League season, which kicks off this weekend. Abdallah spoke on Tuesday about his team’s readiness for the new season, insisting that the team’s level of preparation [...]
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• Chelsea Legend Steps Down From England Role

  25-08-2026 18:12 via completesports.com
  Chelsea legend Ashley Cole has officially left his role as an assistant coach for the England Under-21 team to focus on his career as a club manager. Cole spent five years in the Football Association coaching setup and worked alongside manager Lee Carsley to help the Young Lions win back-to-back European Under-21 Championships in 2023 [...]
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• U-23 AFCONQ: Nigeria To Battle Mauritania Or DR Congo In Second Round

  25-08-2026 16:17 via completesports.com
  Nigeria will face either Mauritania or the Democratic Republic of Congo in the second round of the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations. The draw for the qualifying competition was held in Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday. Nigeria’s U-23 Eagles are among the 14 teams that received byes into the second round based [...]
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• Beach Soccer AFCONQ: Nigeria To Face Ghana In Second Round

  25-08-2026 15:52 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Super Sand Eagles have been drawn against Ghana in the second round of the 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. This was confirmed on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) official X handle on Tuesday. The first of the qualifiers will take place from 9–11 October 2026, while the second legs are [...]
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• Bassey Disappointed With Fulham’s Loss To Chelsea

  25-08-2026 14:29 via completesports.com
  Calvin Bassey has reflected on Fulham’s disappointing defeat to Chelsea, Completesports.com reports. The Cottagers began the new season with a 3-2 loss to the Blues at Craven Cottage on Monday night. Chelsea made a blistering start to the encounter, with Joao Pedro opening the scoring after just 32 seconds. Fulham responded strongly, and Joshua King [...]
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• How NBA Game Schedule Today Information Helps Fans Avoid Missing Tip-Off

  25-08-2026 13:24 via completesports.com
  There is a particular kind of disappointment that basketball fans know well: opening your phone expecting to catch the start of a game, only to discover that the first quarter is already over. Sometimes the reason is simple. You remembered the matchup but forgot the time. For NBA followers, keeping an eye on nba game [...]
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• 1xCup 2026: My Hat-Trick Gives Me More Confidence, Says Kiraa’s Emmanuel Ben

  25-08-2026 13:18 via completesports.com
  
  Emmanuel Ben has said that scoring a hat-trick to help Kiraa FA devour Adhoc FA 3-0 in Friday’s 1xCup 2026 qualifying round match at the Inspire Sports Ground has given him more confidence to do a lot for his team as the competition progresses. With both teams representing the Ikorodu zone, Ben emerged as the [...]
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• OFFICIAL: Tottenham Hotspur Sign Savinho From Man City For £75m

  25-08-2026 12:12 via completesports.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur have signed Brazil winger Savinho from Manchester City for an initial £75m, BBC Sport reports. The 22-year-old has joined Spurs on a long-term contract with Roberto de Zerbi’s side potentially paying a further £10m in add-ons. Savinho’s move to north London has been more than 12 months in the making, with Spurs failing [...]
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• Carragher Questions Wirtz’s Slow Start, Position At Liverpool

  25-08-2026 10:54 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has urged Liverpool to sign a hard-running midfielder, questioning the squad’s balance and the tactical fit of £116m signing Florian Wirtz under Andoni Iraola. While Wirtz is slated for a central role, Carragher expressed concerns over his slow start and position in the starting lineup following a draw with Newcastle. Read [...]
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• Joshua Vs Fury Fight Should Be On Home Soil –Tyson

  25-08-2026 09:32 via completesports.com
  Boxing legend Mike Tyson has disclosed that the long-awaited heavyweight showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury belongs in the United Kingdom rather than the United States. Tyson publicly dismissed proposals to stage the bout in New York (with Madison Square Garden previously targeted for November 20). Read Also:Hearn: Joshua Vs Fury Fight Can’t Be [...]
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• Sanusi Set To Join Saudi Club Al-Qadsiah

  25-08-2026 09:00 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi could leave Portuguese champions FC Porto this summer, with Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah, reportedly pushing to secure his services. Sanusi is in the final year of his contract with Porto and talks over a possible two-year extension have reportedly stalled due to disagreements over salary. Al-Qadsiah officials are understood [...]
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• Furious Chelsea Fans Demand Sanchez Sale After Nervy Win Against Fulham

  25-08-2026 08:57 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea fans made a desperate plea for Robert Sanchez to be SOLD after being guilty of a huge blunder in the season-opening win over Fulham. Blues boss Xabi Alonso has spent big on reinforcements this summer, with Morgan Rogers becoming the most expensive signing in the West Londoners’ history. But Sanchez, 28, has remained Chelsea’s [...]
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• Ethiopia Formally Submits Official Bid To Host AFCON 2028

  25-08-2026 08:40 via completesports.com
  The Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) has officially submitted a formal bid to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, ebc.et reports. The announcement follows a strategic decision by the federation and the Ethiopian government to pivot from an original plan to target the 2029 edition, aligning instead with [...]
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• Ferdinand: Arsenal Will Retain Premier League Title

  25-08-2026 07:53 via completesports.com
  Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has backed Arsenal to retain the Premier League title, pointing to the club’s stability under Mikel Arteta and their strong squad depth. Ferdinand noted on his YouTube channel that Arsenal enjoy a settled environment while rivals like Manchester City and Manchester United navigate major transitional periods. Read Also:EPL: Iwobi, [...]
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• Rogers Reflects On Chelsea Debut Vs Fulham

  25-08-2026 07:48 via completesports.com
  
  Morgan Rogers has reflected on his Premier League debut for Chelsea after getting on the score sheet in their 3-2 win against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Monday. After his switch to Stamford Bridge from Aston Villa, Rogers would have been itching to hit the ground running. So scoring and helping the Blues to victory [...]
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• Done Deal: Demehin Joins Benfica On Three-Year Deal

  25-08-2026 07:39 via completesports.com
  Super Falcons defender Oluwatosin Demehin has completed a move to Portuguese champions Benfica, Completesports.com reports. The 24-year-old centre-back signed a three-year contract with the six-time Portuguese champions following her departure from Turkish giants Galatasaray. Demehin expressed delight at joining Benfica, stating that the move will give her the opportunity to continue her development at the [...]
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• Konsa Will Bench Saliba At Arsenal —Chelsea Legend

  25-08-2026 00:06 via completesports.com
  John Terry believes William Saliba has permanently lost his place in the Arsenal team after Ezri Konsa’s £55m move from Aston Villa. The Premier League champions completed a deal for England international Konsa on Friday after weeks of talks with Villa. Konsa, 28, signed a four-year contract at the Emirates Stadium after ending his seven-year [...]
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• EPL: Iwobi, Bassey Begin New Campaign On Losing Note As Chelsea Edge Out Fulham

  24-08-2026 23:26 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea kicked off the new Premier League season with a thrilling 3-2 win over Fulham in the west London derby, giving new manager Xabi Alonso a successful start in his first competitive game in charge. The Blues’ attacking trio of João Pedro, Morgan Rogers (on debut after a big-money move from Aston Villa), and Cole [...]
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• NPFL: Abia Warriors Targeting Continental Return After Season Of Lessons — Ifejiagwa

  24-08-2026 21:40 via completesports.com
  
  Abia Warriors Sporting Director, Emeka Ifejiagwa, has spoken glowingly of the club’s readiness for the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), which kicks off this weekend, 30 August 2026, across the country, Completesports.com reports. The former Udoji United and Iwuanyanwu Nationale centre-back also demanded the introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in the country’s [...]
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• Infantino Has Done Nothing Wrong –Eto’o Backs FIFA President’s Re-Election Bid

  24-08-2026 20:19 via completesports.com
  Former Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o has publicly urged the football community to support embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino, stating that the Swiss official has “not done anything wrong”. In an interview with CNN Sports, the head of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) dismissed mounting pressure and criticism against Infantino. Read Also:Costa Backs Moffi To Make [...]
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• I Don’t Think Infantino Has Done Anything Wrong —Eto’o

  24-08-2026 20:07 via completesports.com
  Samuel Eto’o has pledged his support for Gianni Infantino, and said that he does not believe the FIFA president’s proposed plan to sell off part of the World Cup to private investors was wrong. Infantino has faced heavy pressure to step down in recent weeks after being forced to abandon the proposal. UEFA, Concacaf and [...]
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