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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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• EPL: Man City Thrash Crystal Palace 4-1 To Go Top Of League Table

  28-08-2026 23:59 via completesports.com
  
  Rayan Cherki’s quickfire double inspired Manchester City to a 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace to spoil Pierre Sage’s welcome party at Selhurst Park, RTE reports. Erling Haaland, sporting a black armband in honour of the late Norwegian King Harald V – whose death was announced earlier on Friday – nodded in the 17th-minute opener as [...]
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• Alcaraz Vows To Defend US Open Title

  28-08-2026 23:06 via completesports.com
  
  Carlos Alcaraz says he needs real match competition as he prepares to defend his title at the US Open following a four-month injury layoff. Alcaraz has been sidelined since April due to a wrist injury sustained at the Barcelona Open. Read Also:US Open: Why Venus Keeps Getting Wildcards –Stubbs He tested his physical readiness by [...]
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• Aston Villa Confirm Club-Record £65m Signing Of Jackson From Chelsea

  28-08-2026 22:47 via completesports.com
  
  Aston Villa have confirmed the club-record signing of Senegal international Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea. According to Sky Sports News, Villa are paying a fixed fee of £47.5m for Jackson, which could reach £65m. The total package surpasses the £59.5m they agreed for Johan Maznambi earlier this summer, meaning Villa have broken their transfer record twice [...]
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• U-17 WWC: Busari Calls Up 25 Players For Abuja Camp

  28-08-2026 22:36 via completesports.com
  
  Head coach Hakeem Busari has invited 26 players to the camp of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, as preparations begin for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The tournament is scheduled to take place from October 17 to November 7. The Flamingos secured their place at the global showpiece after [...]
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• Hamburg Boss Talks Up New Signing Moffi

  28-08-2026 22:09 via completesports.com
  
  Hamburg head coach Merlin Polzin is expecting big things from new signing Terem Moffi, Completesports.com reports. Moffi completed his permanent transfer to the Bundesliga side from Ligue 1 outfit OGC Nice this week. The Nigeria international is in line to make his debut for Die Rothosen against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. The striker has previously [...]
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• I Had The Best Time During My Tennis Career –Federer

  28-08-2026 20:05 via completesports.com
  Former Swiss tennis star Roger Federer has disclosed that he had the best time during his tennis career. The 45-year-old Swiss legend is being inducted in his first year of eligibility alongside broadcaster and former player Mary Carillo. Read Also:US Open: Why Venus Keeps Getting Wildcards –Stubbs Recall that Federer finished his competitive career with [...]
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• NPFL: Shooting Stars Overcome Inter Lagos In Thrilling Opener

  28-08-2026 19:56 via completesports.com
  
  Shooting Stars began the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season on a winning note following a 2-1 victory over newly-promoted Inter Lagos. The hosts made a bright start to the encounter, putting the visitors under sustained pressure in the opening exchanges. Their dominance was rewarded in the 14th minute when Lucky Emmanuel found the [...]
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• NFF Board Resignation: Stationery Stores Welcome Development, Call for FIFA Normalisation Committee

  28-08-2026 19:34 via completesports.com
  Stationery Stores Football Club of Lagos have welcomed the resignation of the former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Board and called on the Presidency to activate the FIFA provision for the establishment of a Normalisation Committee to oversee reforms in Nigerian football. Stationery Stores’ position comes amid the ongoing transition in Nigerian football administration following the [...]
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• Gakpo Is Liverpool’s Best Player At The Moment –Evra

  28-08-2026 19:17 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has disclosed that Cody Gakpo is currently Liverpool’s best player in attack following the departure of Mohamed Salah. He pointed out that with changes in the squad and departures in attack, Gakpo stands out as the most effective and important player in their offensive line. Read Also:Odegbami: Nigeria Must [...]
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• Abdulrahaman Named New NPFL Chief Operating Officer

  28-08-2026 18:33 via completesports.com
  
  The Nigeria Football Federation ,NFF, has appointed Dr Ayo Abdulrahaman as the new Chief Operating Officer of the Nigeria Premier Football League , NPFL. The appointment was announced on Friday, the same day the 2026/27 NPFL season kicked off with the opening fixture between Shooting Stars and newcomers Inter Lagos FC at the Lekan Salami [...]
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• Marseille Considering Shock Move For Arsenal New Signing

  28-08-2026 17:48 via completesports.com
  
  Marseille are eyeing a move for Arsenal new boy Illan Meslier before the summer transfer deadline, according to reports in France. Meslier allowed his contract with Leeds United to run down and joined Premier League champions Arsenal on a free transfer as back-up for David Raya last month. The 26-year-old put pen to paper on [...]
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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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  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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