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• How Traditional Skill Games Keep Finding New Fans On Mobile

  08-07-2026 11:46 via completesports.com
  
  Digital entertainment moves fast, and most of the attention goes to the loudest products. Massive open worlds. Photorealistic graphics. Games that cost as much to make as a Hollywood film. Some of the most durable success stories in this business have nothing to do with spectacle. They belong to the older, quieter category of skill-based [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Spain Capable Of Beating France –De La Fuente

  11-07-2026 22:17 via completesports.com
  
  Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has disclosed that he is completely convinced his squad will beat France in their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final clash. Recall that Spain advanced on a winning goal by substitute Mikel Merino in the 88th minute of the quarterfinals at SoFi Stadium. La Roja conceded its only goal of [...]
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• Noskova Outclasses Muchova To Win Wimbledon Title

  11-07-2026 20:52 via completesports.com
  
  Czech youngster Linda Noskova was at her best form as she recovered from missing five championship points to beat Karolina Muchova in Saturday’s Wimbledon final. The 21-year-old ninth seed blew five championship points in the second set before holding her nerve to secure a 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 victory and her maiden Grand Slam trophy. Read [...]
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• President Federation Cup: El-Kanemi Warriors Beat Ikorodu City To Win Fourth Title

  11-07-2026 20:24 via completesports.com
  
  El-Kanemi Warriors were crowned champions of the 2026 President Federation Cup after edging Ikorodu City 1-0 in a tense final at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, on Saturday. The decisive moment came in the 13th minute when Muktar Ismail calmly converted from the penalty spot, a goal that ultimately separated the two sides in a [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Norway Must Learn To Control Possession Against England –Ajer

  11-07-2026 20:10 via completesports.com
  
  Norway defender Kristoffer Ajer has disclosed that the squad will approach their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final clash against England with a Brentford mentality, a mix of humility, collective spirit, and taking each match one step at a time. Despite being considered the underdogs against the tournament favorites, the Norwegian camp is riding high on [...]
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• Flamingos Edge Benin To Book Place At 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup

  11-07-2026 19:41 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Flamingos have qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after securing a thrilling 5-3 victory over Benin Republic at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé on Saturday. Akeem Busari’s side advanced 8-5 on aggregate, having won the first leg of the final qualifying round 3-2 in Ikenne. The Flamingos made a bright [...]
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• Arsenal Considering Re-signing Former Gunners Star

  11-07-2026 19:29 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal are interested in re-signing Dinos Mavropanos after the Greece international was relegated with West Ham. Mavropanos, 28, is wanted by several clubs and could be sold as part of a fire sale at the London Stadium. The defender is no stranger to the Gunners, who bought him from Greek club PAS Giannina for £1.8million [...]
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• NPFL: Kano Pillars Unveil New Technical Adviser Ogunmodede

  11-07-2026 18:35 via completesports.com
  
  Kano Pillars have unveiled their new technical adviser Daniel Ogunmodede, Completesports.com reports. The 46-year-old was unveiled at the club’s secretariat by Chairman Ahmad Musbahu Garo on Saturday. The Sai Masu Gida recently appointed the young tactician as their new technical adviser, replacing Mohammed Babaganaru, who guided the club to safety last season. “We are delighted [...]
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• Benitez: Iraola Has Slight Edge Over Alonso In Premier League

  11-07-2026 18:17 via completesports.com
  
  Former Real Madrid manager Rafael Benitez believes newly appointed Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has an edge over Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso because of his established Premier League experience. While Benitez praised Alonso’s tactical intelligence and success at Bayer Leverkusen, he noted that Iraola’s prior three-year stint at Bournemouth makes his transition to a massive club [...]
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• Garnacho Absent From Chelsea Pre-season Training

  11-07-2026 18:12 via completesports.com
  
  Alejandro Garnacho has not joined up with the Chelsea squad for pre-season as the Premier League club actively look to sell the winger, BBC Sport reports. Chelsea began pre-season training on Thursday for those members of the first-team squad not at the World Cup, but Garnacho was absent from the sessions at Cobham. The situation [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Argentina Must Show Grit Against Switzerland –Scaloni

  11-07-2026 17:52 via completesports.com
  
  Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has disclosed that the team must show more grit if they are to defeat Switzerland in the quarter-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The defending champions are facing resilient opposition in Kansas City but remain driven by their head coach’s emotional call for total devotion and fighting spirit. Read Also:World [...]
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• Super Falcons Midfielder Payne Joins Inter Milan On Two-Year Deal

  11-07-2026 17:27 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons midfield star Toni Payne has left Everton and joined Inter Milan on a two-year deal. Inter announced the signing in a statement released on their official website on Saturday. “Internazionale Milano announces the arrival of Antionette Oyedupe “Toni” Payne at the Nerazzurri. The Nigerian striker, born in 1995, has signed a contract with [...]
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• Wolves Turn Down Fiorentina Bid For Arokodare

  11-07-2026 17:21 via completesports.com
  
  Wolverhampton Wanderers have turned down an approach from Serie A club Fiorentina for Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Romano also disclosed that Turkish Super Lig outfit Trabzonspor have submitted a proposal for the forward, but the player is not interested in joining the Black Sea Storm. “Understand Fiorentina had a [...]
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• South Africa Midfield Star Dies Just Weeks After Featuring At 2026 World Cup

  11-07-2026 17:10 via completesports.com
  
  South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup, BBC Sport reports. Adams featured in all three of South Africa’s group games at the tournament, where they reached the knockout stages before losing to co-hosts Canada in the [...]
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• Best Of The Best: All 100 Participants In 1xCup 2026 Are Known

  11-07-2026 16:42 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s biggest grassroots event kicks off on July 23. The application period has officially closed, and 1xBet has announced the 100 teams that will compete in the new 1xCup season. Experienced teams, already accustomed to the pressure of big matches, and daring newcomers will fight for the title and generous prize money. All the participants [...]
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• President Federation Cup: Nasarawa Amazons Beat Heartland Queens On Penalties To Win Women’s Title

  11-07-2026 16:31 via completesports.com
  
  Nasarawa Amazons were crowned champions of the 2026 Nigeria Women’s President Federation Cup after edging Heartland Queens 6-5 on penalties in a thrilling final at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba on Saturday. The victory earned the Lafia-based club their third President Federation Cup title, adding to their previous triumphs in 2005 and 2019. Heartland Queens, [...]
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• 10 Greatest Nigerian Performers In WAFCON History

  11-07-2026 13:35 via completesports.com
  
  The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will get under way in Morocco on Sunday, 26 July, with defending champions Nigeria aiming to capture a record-extending 11th continental title. Over the years, a host of Super Falcons stars have left an indelible mark on Africa’s biggest women’s football tournament, producing iconic performances and setting the [...]
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• U-17 WWCQ: Busari Confident Flamingos Will Overcome Benin Challenge

  11-07-2026 13:08 via completesports.com
  
  Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari is confident his team will book a place at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup despite a stern challenge from Benin Republic. Nigeria will face the Young Amazons in the second leg of their final qualifying round tie at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé on Saturday (today). The [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Plumptre Laments Absence From Super Falcons Squad

  11-07-2026 09:19 via completesports.com
  
  Ashleigh Plumptre has expressed her disappointment after being left out of Nigeria’s squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Head coach Justine Madugu unveiled his 25-player squad for the tournament on Friday, with Plumptre among the notable absentees. The versatile defender has been sidelined since March after suffering a foot injury while on [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Switzerland Will Sacrifice Everything To Beat Argentina –Xhaka

  11-07-2026 08:22 via completesports.com
  
  Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka has disclosed that the team will sacrifice everything to overcome Argentina in the quarter-final of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. While acknowledging the difficulty of stopping Lionel Messi, Xhaka stated that the Swiss squad is ready to push their limits and make historic strides to the semi-finals. Read Also:World Cup [...]
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• Enugu Rangers Denies Simon’s Discrimination Claim

  11-07-2026 08:12 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Enugu Rangers, have denied claims by Super Eagles winger Moses Simon that he was not given a contract after a three-month trial because he was not Igbo. Simon, who currently plays for French Ligue 1 club Paris FC, made the claim in an interview with UrbanDwellSport. The 30-year-old disclosed [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Spain Not Afraid Of France –Yamal

  11-07-2026 07:59 via completesports.com
  
  Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has disclosed that Spain has no fear of France ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final clash in Dallas. The teenage superstar made this known after Spain’s dramatic 2-1 quarter-final victory over Belgium in Los Angeles on Friday. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Ten Hag Distances Self From Replacing Koeman As [...]
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• Fredrick Delighted With New Brentford Deal, Eyes Premier League Debut

  11-07-2026 06:12 via completesports.com
  
  Benjamin Fredrick has expressed his delight after signing a new four-year contract with Brentford and earning promotion to the club’s first-team squad. The Premier League club announced on Friday that the Nigeria international has signed a new long-term contract, committing his future to the Bees. Fredrick also reserved special praise for his former Brentford B [...]
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• Venezia Reach Agreement With Sevilla For Adams

  11-07-2026 04:37 via completesports.com
  
  Serie A club Venezia have reached an agreement with Sevilla to sign Super Eagles striker Akor Adams, Completesports.com reports. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Sevilla will receive a €16 million transfer fee for the Nigeria international. The Spanish club turned down earlier bids from Venezia before the Serie A side returned with an improved [...]
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• Juventus confirm interest in Villa goalkeeper Martinez

  11-07-2026 01:32 via soccernews.com
  Juventus sporting director Giovanni Carnevali has confirmed the club are interested in a move for Emiliano Martinez, while the signings of Brahim Diaz, Franck Kessie and Theo Hernandez are less likely.
  Martinez, who is currently representing Argentina at the World Cup, was set to leave Villa ahead of the 2025-26 season, with Manchester United reportedly interested at the time.
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• ‘If anyone should be afraid, it’s France’, claims Yamal ahead of huge semi-final clash

  11-07-2026 00:32 via soccernews.com
  Lamine Yamal believes France should be more worried than Spain ahead of their titanic World Cup semi-final tussle.
  La Roja booked their place in the last four with a 2-1 victory over Belgium in Los Angeles, with Mikel Merino coming off the bench to score the decisive goal again.
  Spain have reached the semi-finals of the World Cup for only the second time after 2010, when they went on to win the tournament in South Africa.
  They have also set the outright longest unbeaten run in their history, now
  
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• Casillas: Relationship with Mourinho like a marriage that ended badly

  11-07-2026 00:32 via soccernews.com
  Iker Casillas has described his relationship with Jose Mourinho at the end of their time together at Real Madrid as "a marriage that ended badly".
  Mourinho has been reappointed as Los Blancos' head coach this summer, having previously taken charge of the club for three seasons between 2010 and 2013.
  During that time, Madrid won La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Supercopa de Espana once each, as they rivalled Pep Guardiola's Barcelona.
  Los Blancos' league win under Mourinho marked the first time
  
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• World Cup 2026: Merino Strikes Late Again As Spain Edge Out Belgium, Set Up Semifinal Clash With France

  10-07-2026 23:40 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal star Mikel Merino was the match winner once again as his late strike for Spain helped them to a 2-1 win against Belgium in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal on Friday. With two minutes left in the game Merino, who was the match winner in the round of 16 against Portugal, pounced on [...]
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• Enugu Rangers Refused To Sign Me Because I Was Not Igbo —Super Eagles Star Simon Claims

  10-07-2026 23:00 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles and Paris FC winger Moses Simon has alleged that he was denied the opportunity to sign for Enugu Rangers early in his football career because he was not igbo. Simon, who made the claim in an interview with UrbanDwellSport, revealed that he spent three months training with the Flying Antelopes and believed he [...]
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• Brentford Reward Fredrick With New Contract, First-Team Promotion

  10-07-2026 22:56 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles defender Benjamin Fredrick has been promoted to Brentford’s first-team squad ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season. The 21-year-old has also committed his future to the Bees by signing a new four-year contract, with the club holding the option to extend the deal by a further 12 months. Fredrick initially joined Brentford B [...]
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