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• Manchester City Step Up Move For Echegini

  03-09-2026 13:57 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City are pushing to sign Super Falcons midfielder Jennifer Echegini from Paris Saint-Germain, Completesports.com reports. The Women’s Super League champions have already had several offers rejected by the French giants. However, according to Guardian Sport women’s football writer Tom Garry, City are still working to complete a deal for Echegini before the WSL transfer [...]
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• 2026 FIBA WWC: D’Tigress Lose To South Korea In Opening Game

  04-09-2026 17:05 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s D’Tigress began their campaign at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup with a 99–81 defeat to South Korea in Berlin on Friday. The African champions made a competitive start but trailed 26–22 at the end of the first quarter. South Korea maintained their narrow advantage in the second quarter, taking a 48–45 lead [...]
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• 1XCup 2026: Akintunde Samuel Nets Brace As Newhope Naija Wallop Daja 5-1

  04-09-2026 17:05 via completesports.com
  Newhope Naija FC produced a commanding performance in the 1XCup 2026, cruising to a 5-1 victory over Daja United at the Inspire Sports Ground, Cappa, Oshodi, Lagos in their Epe Zone encounter on Friday. The result underlined Newhope Naija’s attacking quality as they overwhelmed Daja United with five goals, turning the contest into a one-sided [...]
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• The Complete Sports Celebrity Workout 2026 Is Here!

  04-09-2026 16:51 via completesports.com
  YOU ARE INVITED! After an exciting 2023 edition, the Complete Sports Celebrity Workout (CSCW) 3.0 is back in Lagos, bringing together fitness, entertainment and preventive healthcare for one energetic morning. Save the Date: Date: Saturday, 10th October 2026 Time: 7:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Venue: Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria Entry is FREE, [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 135: Who Becomes The Next NFF President

  04-09-2026 16:36 via completesports.com
  On August 27. 2026, Ibrahim Gusau resigned as the president of the Nigeria Football Federation alongside several members of the federation’s executive committee amid mounting pressure over the management of Nigerian football. The resignations come as the NFF faces growing scrutiny over the country’s recent failures on the international stage, including Nigeria’s historic failure to [...]
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• Scoring Many Goals From Set Pieces Was Major Reason We Won Premier League Title —Havertz

  04-09-2026 16:19 via completesports.com
  Kai Havertz has said Arsenal’s emphasis on set pieces played a major role in their Premier League success last season. Arsenal ended their long wait for a first league title since 2004 after finishing ahead of Manchester City. Central to Arsenal’s success was their use of set pieces which was a useless instrument against their [...]
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• CAF Champions League: Gabonese Referee To Handle San Pedro Vs Rivers United

  04-09-2026 15:56 via completesports.com
  Gabonese referee Cregue Flaury Moukagni has been appointed to officiate the CAF Champions League first preliminary round first-leg clash between San Pedro and Rivers United. Moukagni will be assisted by fellow Gabonese officials Amos Abeigne Ndong and Junior Assoughe, who will serve as first and second assistant referees respectively. Pierre Ghislain Atcho, also from Gabon, [...]
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• FIFA Accuses UEFA Of Smear Campaign Against Infantino

  04-09-2026 15:19 via completesports.com
  
  FIFA has accused UEFA of running a coordinated smear campaign against president Gianni Infantino in response to US court filings regarding an aborted $4.2 billion World Cup commercialization plan. FIFA filed legal responses in US courts calling UEFA’s actions little more than press releases aimed at its leadership. Read Also:Done Deal: Ehizibue Swaps Udinese For [...]
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• Done Deal: Ehizibue Swaps Udinese For Genoa

  04-09-2026 12:04 via completesports.com
  
  Kingsley Ehizibue has joined Serie A club Genoa for the 2026/27 season, reports Completesports.com. Ehizibue linked up with the Red and Blues from another Serie A club Udinese. The 31-year-old spent four years with Udinese following his arrival from Bundesliga club FC Cologne in 2022. The right-back registered four goals and two assists in 119 [...]
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• Kyrgios Gets One-Month Ban After Testing Positive For Cocaine

  04-09-2026 11:35 via completesports.com
  
  Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has accepted a one-month ban from tennis after testing positive for a metabolite of cocaine during the Mallorca Open in June 2026. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced that Kyrgios’s default three-month suspension was reduced to just one month because he proved the drug use occurred socially outside of [...]
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• 1XCup 2026: More Drama Unfolds As Tonic, Crystal, Mega 22, Ighalo FA Shine

  04-09-2026 11:32 via completesports.com
  
  Plenty of drama unfolded in Thursday’s 1XCup 2026 qualifiers as the likes of Tonic FC, Crystal FC, Mega 22 FC and Ighalo FA shone by winning their respective matches at the Inspire Sports Ground. However, Mega 22 FC and Ighalo FA secured impressive victories, Crystal FC snatched a narrow win while Tonic FC survived a [...]
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• 1xCup 2026: Four More Teams March On

  04-09-2026 11:23 via completesports.com
  
  Four more teams have marched on in the 1xCup 2026 following Saturday’s games which produced three wins, one dramatic penalty-shootout triumph and a total of eight goals, averaging two per match. The latest round of matches in the 1xCup 2026 qualifiers featured closely fought contests across the Epe, Ikeja and Lagos Island zones, with teams [...]
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• Ex-Man United Star To Undergo Surgery For Irregular Heartbeat

  04-09-2026 10:42 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester United star Scott McTominay, who currently plays for Serie A club Napoli, will undergo a surgical procedure to treat an irregular heartbeat. Napoli, who disclosed this on Tuesday, added that McTominay will be out until after the season’s first international break, meaning he won’t play again until October. “Following the development of a [...]
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• From Matchday To Digital Wallet: How Crypto Is Changing The Way Sports Fans Bet

  04-09-2026 10:40 via completesports.com
  
  For decades, the relationship between sport and betting has been remarkably simple. Pick a team, choose a bookmaker and place a wager. The internet changed that model. Suddenly, fans could follow odds from their phones, bet on matches taking place thousands of miles away and switch between pre-match and live markets while a game was [...]
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• 2026 FIBA WWC: NSC Urges D’Tigress To Go For Victory Against South Korea

  04-09-2026 10:37 via completesports.com
  
  The National Sports Commission (NSC) has backed Nigeria’s D’Tigress to make a strong start to their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign against South Korea in Berlin on Friday (today). The reigning African champions will be aiming for victory against the Asian side, who defeated them at the World Cup Qualifying Tournament in France [...]
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• Enrique Opens Up On Why PSG Let Barcola Leave

  04-09-2026 09:56 via completesports.com
  Paris Saint-Germain head coach Enrique has provided clarity on why Bradley Barcola decided to trade the Parc des Princes for Anfield in a deal worth £123 million. Enrique explained that Barcola, who made 49 appearances in all competitions last season – scoring 13 goals and providing seven assists – was eager for a more central [...]
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• Man United Legend Neville Predicts Arsenal vs Chelsea

  04-09-2026 09:20 via completesports.com
  
  Gary Neville has revealed his prediction for the biggest game of the Premier League season so far as defending champions Arsenal face possible title challengers Chelsea. Xabi Alonso takes his high-scoring Blues to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday with both teams hoping to maintain their perfect starts to the new campaign. Arsenal began their title [...]
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• Done Deal: Nigerian Striker Seals Move To Belgian Club Cercle Brugge

  04-09-2026 09:14 via completesports.com
  
  Belgian Pro League club Cercle Brugge have completed the signing of Nigerian winger Tunde Akinsola from Portuguese side AVS Futebol SAD, reports Completesports.com. Akinsola has signed a contract until June 2030, with the option of a further year. The 23-year-old, who is capable of operating on both flanks, will strengthen Cercle Brugge’s attacking options with [...]
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• Nigerian Forward Joins Turkish Club Gençlerbirliği On Loan

  04-09-2026 08:13 via completesports.com
  
  Turkish Super Lig club Gençlerbirliği have confirmed the loan signing of Nigerian forward Victor Orakpo from Ligue 1 outfit OGC Nice, completesports.com reports. Gençlerbirliği announced the signing in statement on their official X handle on Thursday. “Victor Orakpo Joins Our Gençlerbirliği,” the club stated. “Our club has reached an agreement with France’s OGC Nice team [...]
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• Neymar Slams Santos Pitch After Injury Scare

  04-09-2026 07:31 via completesports.com
  Neymar has slammed the Santos FC groundskeeping staff and pitch conditions at Vila Belmiro after suffering a right hamstring injury during their Copa do Brasil quarterfinal match against Palmeiras. Neymar was forced off in tears just before halftime during the goalless second-leg draw, which eliminated Santos 3-0 on aggregate. Read Also:He’s A Good Player –Venezia [...]
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• ‘A Dream Come True’ — Femi Azeez Savours Brighton Move

  04-09-2026 07:28 via completesports.com
  
  Femi Azeez has described his move to Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion as a “dream come true,” Completesports.com reports. The Nigeria international joined the Seagulls from Sky Bet Championship side Millwall on transfer deadline day. Azeez signed a four-year contract with Brighton after an impressive spell at The Den. Premier League Dream Fulfilled [...]
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• He’s A Good Player –Venezia Coach Hails Adams

  04-09-2026 07:13 via completesports.com
  
  Venezia head coach Giovanni Stroppa has described Super Eagles striker Akor Adams as a good player. Recall that the Nigerian international joined Venezia from Sevilla for €17 million and scored a brilliant brace on his debut against Modena in the Coppa Italia. Read Also:Done Deal: Super Falcons Goalkeeper Completes Move To Crystal Palace However, in [...]
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• Done Deal: Super Falcons Goalkeeper Completes Move To Crystal Palace

  04-09-2026 06:35 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor has completed a move to Crystal Palace Women on a two-year contract, Completesports.com reports. The 21-year-old joins the London club on a free transfer following her departure from Portsmouth. Erhabor made six appearances in all competitions for Portsmouth during the 2025/26 season. Erhabor Delighted With Palace Move The goalkeeper, who [...]
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• U-20 WWC: Falconets Arrive Katowice For Spain Showdown

  03-09-2026 21:39 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Falconets arrived in Katowice on Thursday as preparations entered the final phase ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. The team departed their training base in Trzebnica and checked into the Novotel Katowice Centrum ahead of their opening Group F clash with Spain on Monday. The Falconets spent 10 days [...]
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• Sheringham: Fernandes Can Compete For Ballon d’Or Award

  03-09-2026 21:18 via completesports.com
  Man United legend Teddy Sheringham has backed Bruno Fernandes to be a genuine contender for the 2027 Ballon d’Or. Sheringham’s public backing follows Fernandes’ exceptional performances for Manchester United, which recently culminated in him being named the PFA Players’ Player of the Year. Read Also:Arteta, Alonso, Maresca To Battle For August Premier League Manager Of [...]
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• Spurs Leave Richarlison Out Of Premier League Squad

  03-09-2026 20:37 via completesports.com
  Tottenham Hotspur have left Brazil international Richarlison out of their Premier League squad for the 2026-27 season. Richarlison has been told he is not part of head coach Roberto De Zerbi’s plans and that the decision was communicated to the 29-year-old before the transfer deadline to give him the opportunity to find a new club. [...]
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• Trabzonspor Chief Doğan Dismisses Onuachu Exit Talk

  03-09-2026 20:30 via completesports.com
  
  Trabzonspor President Ertuğrul Doğan  has once again reiterated the club’s desire to keep Paul Onuachu. The Nigeria international has been widely linked to a lucrative transfer to Saudi Arabia There are further speculations that Onuachu could be sold by the Turkish Super Lig club following the arrival of Guinea-Bissau international Franculino Djú from Danish outfit [...]
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• Arsenal Confirm Martinelli’s Record Transfer To Al-Hilal

  03-09-2026 20:16 via completesports.com
  Premier League champions Arsenal have confirmed that Gabriel Martinelli has joined Saudi Arabia giants Al-Hilal in a club-record £60m. The deal, which is a fixed fee and includes a sell-on clause, surpasses the £40m Arsenal sold Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for to Liverpool in the summer of 2017. “Gabriel Martinelli has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal [...]
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• ‘It’s Special’ –Sharapova Lauds Serena’s Tennis Comeback

  03-09-2026 19:46 via completesports.com
  
  Former Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova has praised Serena Williams’ dedication to returning to tennis while balancing motherhood, calling her commitment “special”. Speaking to People, Sharapova highlighted the rigorous training, recovery, fueling, and preparation required for a comeback that most people never see. Read Also:Prioritize Your Recovery –Del Potro Advises Alcaraz Sharapova expressed deep admiration [...]
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• ‘This Is A Great Step In My Career’ –Chido Obi Reacts After Joining Willem II

  03-09-2026 18:35 via completesports.com
  
  Chido Obi has disclosed that his season-long loan move from Manchester United to Dutch Eredivisie side Willem II is a major milestone in his professional journey. Recall that Obi joined Willem II on a straight, season-long loan until June 2027, with no buy option included. The move is an opportunity for Obi to play first-team [...]
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