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• Prediction: Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham

  02-09-2026 19:07 via soccernews.com
  Two camps who are still waiting to put a maiden Premier League victory on the board, Nottingham Forest will welcome Tottenham to the City Ground on Saturday afternoon.
  With a stacked Premier League schedule pencilled in this weekend, there are plenty of eye-catching betting promotions available.
  Verdict: Morgan Gibbs-White over 0.5 shots on target
  Best Odds: 8/11
  Bookmaker: BetUS
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  Starting with the hosts, while there might have been plenty of excitement around the City Ground ba
  
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• WAFU B U-17 Championship: Golden Eaglets Draw Côte d’Ivoire, Niger In Group B

  03-09-2026 16:30 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have been drawn alongside Côte d’Ivoire and Niger in Group B of the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship. The top two teams in the group will advance to the semi-finals of the competition. Hosts Burkina Faso will battle Ghana, Benin Republic and Togo in Group A. Read Also:WAFU B U-17 Championship: Golden [...]
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• Saudi Pro League Same Quality As Premier League —Ex-Aston Villa Star Watkins

  03-09-2026 16:28 via completesports.com
  Ollie Watkins has claimed that the Saudi Pro League is on the same level as the Premier League in terms of quality after scoring on debut for Al-Hilal. Watkins turned heads by swapping Aston Villa for the Riyadh club in a £51million transfer last week. The England striker signed a three-year deal with Al-Hilal after [...]
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• Babel: Barcola Not Capable Of Replacing Salah At Liverpool

  03-09-2026 16:25 via completesports.com
  Former Netherlands international Ryan Babel has disclosed that it is impossible for Bradley Barcola to directly fill the shoes of club legend Mohamed Salah at Liverpool. While Liverpool spent big to bring in Bradley Barcola from PSG, the former player pointed out that Barcola primarily operates on the left wing, whereas Salah dominated the right [...]
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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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• Obafemi Martins Backs Seyi Tinubu To Become NFF President. Do You Agree?

  03-09-2026 12:13 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins has thrown his weight behind Seyi Tinubu to become the next President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), following Ibrahim Gusau’s resignation from the position. Martins believes Tinubu could bring fresh ideas and renewed energy to the administration of Nigerian football at a crucial time for the game. But [...]
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• Troost-Ekong Earns Governor Eno’s Praise For Grassroots Football Investment

  03-09-2026 12:11 via completesports.com
  
  Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has commended former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong for investing in grassroots football and creating opportunities for young talents to develop their skills and pursue professional careers, Completesports.com reports. Troost-Ekong Foundation Praised For Grassroots Development Governor Eno spoke during the closing ceremony of the second edition of the [...]
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• The Best Sports-Themed Board Games For Football Fans

  03-09-2026 11:31 via completesports.com
  Football fans are used to analysing games long after the final whistle. Should the manager have changed formation earlier? Was that expensive summer signing really necessary? Could the full-back have pushed higher? For people who enjoy that side of the sport, a board game can turn those discussions into decisions. Sports-themed board games have become [...]
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• Rain.gg Highlights The Features Players Should Look For In A Csgo Skins Upgrader

  03-09-2026 11:14 via completesports.com
  
  A good skin collection can take time to build. Players may end up with several lower-tier items that no longer fit what they want from their inventory, yet selling everything and starting again is not always appealing. This is where skin upgrading has found a place in the wider CS2 community. Rain.gg brings an alternative [...]
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• 2026 FIBA WWC: D’Tigress Name Final 12-Player Squad

  03-09-2026 10:59 via completesports.com
  
  D’Tigress head coach Rena Wakama has announced Nigeria’s final 12-player roster for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. The squad, which will be captained by Amy Okonkwo, includes a mix of experienced campaigners and emerging talents. Nigeria will be making their third appearance at the global showpiece after previously featuring in the 2006 and [...]
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• What Causes Kitchen Cabinet Exteriors To Feel Sticky Even When They Look Clean?

  03-09-2026 10:50 via completesports.com
  
  Kitchen cabinets can look spotless from across the room and still feel tacky under your fingertips. The reason is that many of the substances responsible for stickiness form thin, nearly transparent layers long before they become visible. Cooking oils can settle above and beside the stove. Hands leave residue near pulls. Small food splashes reach [...]
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• EPL: Crouch Predicts Chelsea To Stun Arsenal At Emirates

  03-09-2026 10:32 via completesports.com
  Former England striker Peter Crouch has predicted that Chelsea will defeat Arsenal 3-2 in their upcoming Premier League clash, stating that the Blues have nothing to lose. Crouch also noted that Chelsea’s strong start to the campaign has announced them as genuine title contenders. Speaking on That Peter Crouch Podcast, Crouch admitted it is a [...]
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• Warren: Joshua Yet To Sign Contract For All-British Blockbuster Fight With Fury

  03-09-2026 10:01 via completesports.com
  British boxing promoter Frank Warren has disclosed that Tyson Fury has signed the contract for the proposed bout, but stated that Anthony Joshua is yet to finalize and sign his side of the agreement. The delay is centered around finalizing and amending contract details. While Joshua’s original agreement favoured a UK location (such as Wembley [...]
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• Why Camara’s Move To Chelsea Collapsed —Monaco Sporting Director

  03-09-2026 09:16 via completesports.com
  
  Monaco sporting director Thiago Scuro has explained why Chelsea’s Deadline Day move for Lamine Camera collapsed, and how it was affected by Everton’s failed move for team-mate Folarin Balogun. The Ligue 1 side had made it clear keeping the midfielder was “our priority” despite approaches by “several clubs” over the summer and Chelsea, “always testing [...]
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• Done Deal: Nigerian Winger Joins MLS Club FC Dallas

  03-09-2026 09:04 via completesports.com
  
  Major League Soccer side FC Dallas have completed the signing of Nigerian winger Daniel Job on a permanent transfer from Norwegian club Kongsvinger IL. The 21-year-old has signed a contract running through the 2029 season, with an option for an additional year. Job arrives in the United States after an impressive spell with Kongsvinger, where [...]
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• Fabregas Wins Serie A Coach Of The Year

  03-09-2026 08:24 via completesports.com
  Cesc Fabregas has cemented his status as one of Europe’s most exciting young managers after being crowned the Serie A Coach of the Year for the 2025-26 campaign, livescore.com reports. The Spaniard received the top individual prize during the ‘Gran Gala del Calcio AIC,’ a ceremony that celebrates the very best of Italian football. The [...]
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• Suspect Apprehended Over Alleged Plot To Kidnap Mbappe

  03-09-2026 08:03 via completesports.com
  Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé was identified as one of 26 high-profile targets in an alleged kidnapping and criminal plot uncovered by French authorities. According to Le Parisien, French police arrested an 18-year-old suspect identified as Clément L. (also known by the alias “Lester Z”). Read Also:‘He’ll Be Okay’— Blackburn Boss Delivers Update On Alebiosu’s [...]
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• Why Eze Should Start Ahead Of Tzolis Against Chelsea —Neville

  03-09-2026 07:56 via completesports.com
  Tzolis, who joined Arsenal in July in a £34m deal from Club Brugge, started the Gunners’ Premier League opener against Coventry City and Monday’s win at Aston Villa. The Greece international impressed in pre-season and in Arsenal’s victories over Manchester City in the Community Shield and Coventry in the Premier League. But Tzolis was less [...]
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• ‘He’ll Be Okay’— Blackburn Boss Delivers Update On Alebiosu’s Fitness

  03-09-2026 07:23 via completesports.com
  
  Blackburn Rovers head coach Tony Mowbray expects Ryan Alebiosu to be fit for the club’s Championship fixture this weekend, reports Completesports.com. Alebiosu was replaced by Lucas Houghton in the closing stages of Blackburn’s goalless draw against Preston North End on Tuesday night. The Nigeria international’s late withdrawal sparked concerns over his fitness ahead of Saturday’s [...]
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• Duran has ‘set the tone’ since arriving at Celtic, says O’Neill

  03-09-2026 00:32 via soccernews.com
  Martin O'Neill believes Camilo Duran has "set the tone" since making the move to Celtic this summer as their perfect start to their Scottish Premiership title defence continued. 
  Celtic made it four wins from four league games with a comfortable 3-0 victory against Aberdeen on Wednesday, with Duran once again starring with a goal and an assist. 
  Duran needed just 14 minutes to open the scoring with yet another stunning goal, this time shifting the ball onto his left foot before rifling
  
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• Bompastor lauds Chelsea youngsters after securing Champions League qualification

  03-09-2026 00:32 via soccernews.com
  Sonia Bompastor heaped praise on her young players after they helped secure Chelsea's spot in the league phase of this season's Women's Champions League.
  Keira Walsh scored the only goal as Chelsea beat Real Sociedad 1-0 at Estadio Izan on Wednesday, which sealed an emphatic 6-2 victory on aggregate. 
  Following a thumping 5-2 win in the first leg, Bompastor made four changes to her starting side, with Lucy Bronze, Kadeisha Buchanan, Wieke Kaptein and Lexi Potter coming in.&nb
  
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• It’s Time To Move On From Old Trafford –Butt Tells Man United

  02-09-2026 23:10 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt has disclosed that the club must move on from Old Trafford because it has fallen behind modern grounds in the country. Speaking in an interview with Midnite, he noted that fans might miss the nostalgia, but the club needs to follow the lead of other top sides with modern [...]
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• Ghana FA Reappoints Carlos Queiroz As Black Stars Head Coach

  02-09-2026 23:08 via completesports.com
  
  The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the re-appointment of Carlos Queiroz as the new head coach of the Black Stars. The GFA confirmed the reappointment in a statement on Wednesday. “The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Carlos Queiroz for his appointment as Head Coach [...]
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• Done Deal: Flying Eagles Striker Joins French Club Stade Reims

  02-09-2026 22:58 via completesports.com
  
  French side Stade de Reims have completed the signing of Nigerian youngster Abdoulaye Agbejoye from Grassrunners FC Academy, Completesports.com reports. The 18-year-old striker has joined the French club’s academy setup, where he will continue his development with the aim of progressing to the first team. Agbejoye was a member of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles squad that [...]
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• Carragher: Arsenal lack ’10 out of 10′ attacking option

  02-09-2026 22:32 via soccernews.com
  Jamie Carragher believes Arsenal emerged from the summer transfer window without a "10 out of 10" attacking option despite strengthening many areas in their squad. 
  Arsenal ended their 22-year wait for the Premier League title last season and were predicted to try and upgrade their attack in the hopes of taking them to the next level.
  Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus and Ethan Nwaneri were all allowed to leave the club, the latter being a loan deal, while Gabriel Martinelli remains in talks
  
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• Richarlison Agrees To Join Onuachu’s Trabzonspor

  02-09-2026 21:57 via completesports.com
  Richarlison has agreed terms on a lucrative deal to join Trabzonspor ahead of the Turkish transfer window closing, talkSPORT reports. The Turkish club want to sign the Brazilian and unite him with former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah. They have had two offers turned down so far by Tottenham Hotspur. The first bid was £15million and [...]
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• Jaissle is Newcastle’s ‘best signing’ of the summer, believes Wissa

  02-09-2026 21:32 via soccernews.com
  Newcastle United brought in eight new faces at St. James' Park this summer, though Yoane Wissa believes the appointment of Matthias Jaissle is the best of the lot.
  Jaissle came in to replace Eddie Howe following a disappointing Premier League campaign last season, and he has already made his mark after just three matches in charge.
  The Magpies began with a draw at home to Liverpool before beating West Brom in the EFL Cup and then coming away with a 2-0 win against Tottenham last t
  
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• I Always Dreamed Of Being At A Club As Big As Man City —Fernandez

  02-09-2026 21:07 via completesports.com
  
  Enzo Fernandez has said his dream was always to play for a club as big as Manchester City. Fernandez completed his move from Chelsea on deadline day, signing a contract that will keep him at City until the summer of 2031. He is now keen to get started and take his opportunity on the pitch [...]
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• CAFCL: Rivers United Captain Manyo Vows ‘Cup Final’ Approach Against San Pedro

  02-09-2026 21:02 via completesports.com
  
  Rivers United captain Stephen Manyo has assured Nigerians that the Pride of Rivers are going to Saturday’s 2026/2027 CAF Champions League preliminary round first-leg away clash against San Pedro of Côte d’Ivoire to compete, Completesports.com reports. The Rivers United contingent departed Nigeria on Wednesday evening for Côte d’Ivoire ahead of the clash against San Pedro, [...]
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• Napoli captain Di Lorenzo puts pen to paper on new contract extension

  02-09-2026 20:32 via soccernews.com
  Giovanni Di Lorenzo has committed his future to Napoli until 2030 after the Serie A giants announced their captain had signed a contract extension on Wednesday. 
  Di Lorenzo's previous contract was due to expire in two years after penning a five-year extension back in 2023, but he will now remain at the club for another four years. 
  The 33-year-old is into his eighth season with Napoli, having joined the club in a reported €8m deal from Empoli in 2019, and has gone on to becom
  
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