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• Lampard: Coventry Making Massive Improvement

  06-09-2026 00:46 via completesports.com
  
  Frank Lampard has disclosed that playing away at Arsenal felt daunting like a first game back in the top flight, whereas his Coventry City side grew into their narrow defeat against Manchester City with a clear identity and competitive threat. Opening the season away at the Emirates Stadium against the champions made it feel like [...]
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• Rivers United Receive $2,000 Cash Boost After 1-1 Draw Vs FC San Pedro In CAFCL Tie

  06-09-2026 13:35 via completesports.com
  
  Players of Rivers United were rewarded to the tune of $2,000 by the club’s Administrator, Barr. Christopher Green, following Saturday’s hard-fought 1-1 draw away to FC San Pedro, in the CAF Champions League preliminary round first leg clash inside the Laurent Pokou Stadium, Ivory Coast, Completesports.com reports. Green, a former Executive Committee member of Nigeria [...]
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• U-20 WWC: Falconets Ready To Make Big Statement— Aduku

  06-09-2026 13:04 via completesports.com
  
  Falconets head coach Moses Aduku says his players are determined to make a big impact at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. Nigeria have qualified for every edition of the biennial competition and will once again be looking to challenge for honours on the global stage. Aduku’s side have been drawn in [...]
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• EuroMatch NPFL: Barau FC Have Big Dreams This Season — Agagbe

  06-09-2026 09:43 via completesports.com
  
  Barau FC head coach Eugene Agagbe says the Kano club have set their sights on achieving big things in the 2026/27 EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League season, Completesports.com reports. Barau FC, who are competing in the Nigerian top flight for the second successive season, made an impressive start to the new campaign with a commanding [...]
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• U-20 WWC: 15 Things To Know About Nigeria’s Falconets’ Group F Opponents

  06-09-2026 08:38 via completesports.com
  
  With the kick-off of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland on Saturday, 5 September 2026, Nigeria’s Falconets will commence their Group F campaign against reigning champions Spain on Monday, 7 September, followed by clashes against China on 10 September and New Caledonia on 13 September. Having reached the final twice, losing to [...]
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• Messi, Ronaldo Set To Become Teammates

  06-09-2026 08:29 via completesports.com
  
  Football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi could be set to play together on the same team for the first time ever. The pair have battled it out over the past two decades as the most dominant stars of their generation. They have developed a legendary rivalry, facing off against each other on 37 occasions [...]
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• Settle Your Own Terms –McCrackena Advises Joshua, Fury

  06-09-2026 08:04 via completesports.com
  Robert McCracken has disclosed that the decision whether Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury proceed with their long-awaited fight is entirely up to the fighters and not anybody else’s business. Speaking via Sky Sports, Joshua’s former trainer stated that both men have already proven themselves and deserve the right to dictate their own terms. Read Also:US [...]
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• We’re Still In Rebuilding Phase —Haaland

  06-09-2026 07:53 via completesports.com
  Erling Haaland believes that Manchester City are still in a ‘rebuilding phase’ when compared to Premier League champions Arsenal. City have endured a summer of upheaval with the departure of Pep Guardiola as well as key players such as Rodri, Bernardo Silva and John Stones. But the club has made a bright start to life [...]
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• CAF Confederation Cup: 3SC Boss Yusuf Braces For Tough Sfaxien Second Leg

  06-09-2026 07:35 via completesports.com
  Shooting Stars technical adviser Salisu Yusuf has warned his players to expect a difficult battle against CS Sfaxien in the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup first preliminary round tie. The Oluyole Warriors secured a narrow 1-0 victory over the Tunisian giants in the first leg at the Moshood Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta, on [...]
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• Man United Can Challenge For Premier League Title –Carrick

  06-09-2026 07:09 via completesports.com
  Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has disclosed that his side can compete with their Premier League rivals for the title this season despite being significantly outspent in the transfer market. Recall that the Red Devils were significantly outspent in the transfer market by rivals like Manchester City, Chelsea, and Tottenham during the summer window. [...]
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• Former Golden Eaglets Captain Tijani Joins Slovakian Club On Loan

  06-09-2026 06:47 via completesports.com
  
  Former Golden Eaglets captain Samson Tijani has joined Slovakian club FK Železiarne Podbrezová on loan for the 2026/27 season. The Nigerian midfielder linked up with Podbrezová from Czech outfit Dukla Prague. The agreement also includes an option for the Slovakian club to sign Tijani permanently on a two-year deal. Podbrezová Chief Hails Midfielder’s Qualities Podbrezová [...]
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• WAFU B Champions League: Edo Queens Beat Ghana’s Ampen Darkoa On Penalities To Clinch Title

  06-09-2026 06:01 via completesports.com
  Edo Queens were crowned champions of the 2026 WAFU B Women’s Champions League after defeating Ghanaian side Ampem Darkoa Ladies 4-1 on penalties in a thrilling final. The two teams battled to a pulsating 2-2 draw in regulation time, with Edo Queens twice coming from behind before holding their nerve in the shootout. Fast Start [...]
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• Arokodare’s Fifth Goal Of The Season Not Enough As Ajax Lose To PSV

  05-09-2026 23:37 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria international Tolu Arokodare continued his impressive start at Ajax by getting on the score sheet again, but it was not enough as his side lost 3-1 at home to PSV Eindhoven in Saturday’s Eredivisie clash. Arokodare has now scored in four consecutive games and has netted in back-to-back league matches since joining Ajax on [...]
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• Premier League: Iwobi Makes History In Fulham’s Defeat To Crystal Palace

  05-09-2026 23:22 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi made his 100th Premier League appearance for Fulham during their 3-2 defeat to Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage on Saturday. The milestone saw the Nigeria international join an exclusive group of players to have made at least 100 Premier League appearances for three different clubs. Iwobi previously featured 100 times [...]
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• EPL: Glasner Faults Referee’s Decision To Disallow Goal Vs Tottenham

  05-09-2026 22:34 via completesports.com
  Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner has expressed fierce frustration after VAR controversially disallowed Neco Williams’ potential winning goal in a 0-0 Premier League draw against Tottenham Hotspur at the City Ground. In the 67th minute, Morgan Gibbs-White lifted a shot toward the goal, leading to a goal-line scramble where Neco Williams forced the ball over [...]
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• EPL: Ajayi Features As Hull City Hold Aston Villa

  05-09-2026 22:13 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi was in action as Hull City played out a goalless draw against Aston Villa in Saturday’s Premier League game. The Nigerian international was making his third appearance for the Tigers and was solid at the back, preventing the visitor from making any serious threat. Read Also:Awoniyi, Onyeka In Action As [...]
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• US Open: There’s No Room To Switch Off –Sabalenka Reacts After Overcoming Rakhimova

  05-09-2026 22:03 via completesports.com
  
  Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka has emphasize the intense mental demands of professional tennis during her US Open campaign, stating that on the court there’s no room to switch off. Sabalenka made this known after overcoming Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4 in the third round of the competition. Read Also:US Open: I Was Completely Wrong About [...]
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• CAF Champions League: Rivers United Hold San Pedro To Draw Away

  05-09-2026 21:59 via completesports.com
  Rivers United battled to a 1-1 draw against hosts San Pedro in the first leg of their CAF Champions League first preliminary round tie at the Laurent Pokou Stadium on Saturday. Both sides created a number of scoring opportunities in the opening half but failed to find the breakthrough before the interval. San Pedro eventually [...]
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• CAF Confederation Cup: Shooting Stars Secure Narrow First-Leg Win Over CS Sfaxien

  05-09-2026 20:34 via completesports.com
  
  Shooting Stars marked their return to continental football with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Tunisia’s CS Sfaxien in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup first preliminary round tie at the Moshood Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta, on Saturday. The encounter was the Ibadan club’s first appearance in continental competition since 1999. Shooting Stars made [...]
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• Nigeria Secures U-19 Women’s Cricket World Cup Spot

  05-09-2026 19:45 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Junior Female YellowGreens have secured qualification for the 2027 ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup. The team’s qualification was confirmed in a statement by the National Sports Commission (NSC). The Junior YellowGreens secured the World Cup ticket, after defeating Zimbabwe by four runs in the final of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup [...]
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• Awoniyi, Onyeka In Action As Man City Hand Struggling Coventry Another Defeat

  05-09-2026 18:53 via completesports.com
  
  Erling Haaland first half strike sealed a 1-0 win for Manchester City against newly promoted Coventry, at the Etihad in Saturday’s Premier League fixture, completesports.com reports. Nigeria internationals Taiwo Awoniyi and Frank Onyeka in Frank LA pard’s starting lineup for Coventry. Onyeka was taken off on 63 minutes and Awoniyi was replaced on 71 minutes. [...]
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• Don’t Be Fazed By Arsenal’s Defensive Grit –Terry Tells Chelsea Players

  05-09-2026 18:17 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea legend John Terry has urged the Blues not to be intimidated by Arsenal’s renowned defensive grit ahead of their highly anticipated Premier League derby match. The legendary former Chelsea captain pointed out that despite Arsenal’s impressive defensive solidarity under Mikel Arteta, the Blues possess the exact tools required to breach and expose the Gunners’ [...]
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• Hungary Edge Out Nigeria To Clinch First World Cup Win In 28 Years

  05-09-2026 16:59 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s D’Tigress lost their second straight game at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, falling 71-67 to Hungary in Group B on Saturday in Berlin, Germany. D’Tigress went into the contest on the back of their opening loss to South Korea (99-81), while Hungary, who had been heavily defeated by France (99-53) in their [...]
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• Quattara Will Thrive In NPFL With Kwara United —Aiyenugba

  05-09-2026 15:28 via completesports.com
  
  Kwara United goalkeeper Coach, Dele Aiyenugba, has disclosed that Malian goalkeeper, Khalifa Quattara, will thrive in the EuroMatch/Nigeria Premier Football League, Completesports.com reports. Quattara made his Kwara United debut in the 2-2 draw against Kano Pillars in the opening fixture of the 2026/2027 season inside the Kwara State Stadium, Ilorin. “Kwara United, as a team, [...]
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• CAF Champions League: Finidi, Manyo Declare Rivers United Ready For San Pedro Test

  05-09-2026 15:26 via completesports.com
  
  Rivers United head coach Finidi George and captain Stephen Manyo have declared the team ready for their CAF Champions League preliminary round first-leg clash against San Pedro of Côte d’Ivoire, Completesports.com reports. The duo spoke at the pre-match press conference in Côte d’Ivoire on Friday, stressing the importance of securing a positive result away from [...]
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• CAF Champions League: San Pedro Coach Confident Of Positive Result Against Rivers United

  05-09-2026 12:15 via completesports.com
  
  San Pedro head coach Hassen Bellil has expressed confidence in his side ahead of their CAF Champions League encounter against Rivers United. The Ivorian outfit will host the Nigerian side in the first leg of their preliminary round tie at the Laurent Pokou Stadium in San Pedro on Saturday (today). The match is scheduled to [...]
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• Galatasaray Boss Provides Osimhen Injury Update After Başakşehir Win

  05-09-2026 11:33 via completesports.com
  
  Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has provided an update on Victor Osimhen after the Nigerian striker suffered an injury during Friday night’s 3-2 victory over Istanbul Başakşehir. Osimhen opened the scoring for the defending champions in the 13th minute, finishing clinically after latching onto a pass from Lucas Torreira. The 27-year-old’s impressive start to the [...]
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• Arsenal Vs Chelsea: Gunners, Blues Clash In High-Stakes First London Derby Of The Season

  05-09-2026 11:32 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal are set to host Chelsea in a blockbuster Premier League 2026/2027 matchday-three clash at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The two English giants will face off in a London derby fixture having maintained a 100 percent record start to the 2026/27 campaign. Teams’ Form And Recent Performances Arsenal Arsenal started the [...]
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• Arteta Reacts To Chelsea Players Using Rugby Tackle Pads In Training Ahead Arsenal Clash

  05-09-2026 08:55 via completesports.com
  
  Mikel Arteta has reacted to Chelsea players using rugby tackle pads in training, as they get set to face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Chelsea players used rugby tackle pads (also called crash pads or tackle shields) in training at Cobham this week ahead of their Premier League London derby against the league [...]
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• Done Deal: Nigerian Striker Completes Loan Move To Belgian Club SK Beveren

  05-09-2026 08:52 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian striker Victor Olatunji has completed a season-long loan move to Belgian club SK Beveren, Completesports.com reports. Olatunji joins Beveren from Major League Soccer, MLS , side Real Salt Lake. The 27-year-old brings plenty of European experience, having previously featured for clubs in Slovakia, Austria and Cyprus. The powerful forward has scored 47 goals in [...]
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