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• Premier League Set To Adopt Goalkeeper Tactical Timeout Rule

  28-07-2026 12:52 via completesports.com
  
  English football has received approval from the International Football Association Board (IFAB) to run a 2026–27 goalkeeper injury trial. The key measures require a coach to nominate an outfield player to leave the pitch for one minute, enforce a five-second countdown for restarts, and limit substitution exits to ten seconds. Players being replaced have 10 [...]
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• US Open: Weather Will Be Djokovic’s Biggest Threat –Macci

  24-08-2026 08:48 via completesports.com
  
  Renowned coach Rick Macci has disclosed that Novak Djokovic’s primary roadblock at the US Open is physical condition and weather rather than top rivals like Carlos Alcaraz. With favourable seeding shifts and key player absences, Djokovic has a clear path, provided his body holds up. Read Also:Serena Set For US Open Comeback Macci emphasized that [...]
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• Chukwueze Wins Man Of The Match In Milan’s Win At Torino

  24-08-2026 08:03 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria international Samuel Chukwueze was named Man of the Match as AC Milan opened the 2026/27 Serie A season with a 2-1 away win over Torino at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on Sunday, completesports.com reports. Playing as a converted right wing-back, Chukwueze was a constant threat down the right flank and crowned his display [...]
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• Done Deal: Dennis Moves To UAE Club Al Jazira

  24-08-2026 07:39 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian midfielder Anthony Dennis has completed a move to United Arab Emirates, UAE ,club Al Jazira from Turkish outfit Göztepe. Al Jazira confirmed the signing of the 22-year-old in a statement on their official X account. “The wait is over! Officially: Al Jazira Club completes the signing of the young midfielder Anthony Dennis and registers [...]
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• Newcastle Coach Faults Referee’s Decision To Award Controversial Penalty To Liverpool

  24-08-2026 06:29 via completesports.com
  
  Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle has slammed a controversial 99th-minute penalty awarded to Liverpool, which resulted in a 2-2 draw after Dominik Szoboszlai converted from the spot. Recall that referee Stuart Attwell pointed to the spot in stoppage time after Victor Munoz went down following a routine challenge by Newcastle defender Lewis Hall. Read Also:Premier [...]
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• SERIE A: Chukwueze Bags Assist As Milan Begin New Season With Win At Torino

  23-08-2026 23:12 via completesports.com
  
  Samuel Chukwueze marked the new Serie A season with an assist, as AC Milan defeated Torino 2-1 away on Sunday. Chukwueze was in the starting lineup and saw action for 90 minutes for Ruben Amorim’s side. With Milan up by 1-0, thanks to Alphadjo Cisse’s 64th minute opener, Chukwueze then set up Adrien Rabiot who [...]
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• Arsenal Hold Talks With Al-Hilal Over Sale Of Martinelli

  23-08-2026 21:52 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal have held talks with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal over the sale of winger Gabriel Martinelli, BBC Sport reports. The Brazil international is free to leave the club this summer, with manager Mikel Arteta making it clear to the attacker that he is not in his plans. Turkish club Galatasaray showed interest in Martinelli earlier [...]
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• Maresca: Manchester City Remain A Work In Progress

  23-08-2026 20:37 via completesports.com
  
  Following a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over AFC Bournemouth, Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has admitted that his squad is a work in progress. Late goals from Marc Guéhi and Joško Gvardiol sealed the three points, but Maresca stressed the need for tactical experimentation, such as deploying center-back Guéhi in midfield, while managing a transitional [...]
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• Rangers Edge Plateau United To Win NPFL Pre-Season Tournament

  23-08-2026 19:52 via completesports.com
  
  Rangers emerged champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, Pre-Season invitational tournament following a 1-0 victory over Plateau United in the final at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday. Justice Akugre was the hero for Rangers, scoring the decisive goal in the 28th minute. Akugre rose unchallenged inside the box to power home a [...]
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• La Liga: Lookman Features In Atletico Madrid Draw Vs Villarreal

  23-08-2026 19:45 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman was in action as Atletico Madrid played out an entertaining 2-2 draw against Villarreal in Sunday’s La Liga game. The Nigerian international who had a quiet game for the Yellow Submarine was later substituted in the 79th minute for Jose Gimenez. Read Also:‘I Don’t Think It Is A Sending Off’ [...]
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• NNL: Maikaba Vows To Lead Bayelsa United Back To NPFL In One Season

  23-08-2026 19:12 via completesports.com
  
  Bayelsa United technical adviser Abdul Maikaba has declared that his main objective is to guide the club back to the Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, at the end of the 2026/27 Nigeria National League, NNL, season. Maikaba stated this after the Prosperity Boys recorded a pre-season victory over De Go-Pro FC of Sapele as preparations [...]
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• Nordic Nations Withdraw Confidence In Infantino

  23-08-2026 19:01 via completesports.com
  
  Six Nordic football associations (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the Faroe Islands) have issued a joint statement in Helsinki, declaring a total loss of confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino. They backed regional calls for his resignation and demanded independent investigations into controversial private equity proposals. The Nordic bodies aligned with UEFA, the Asian [...]
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• Yohanna Earns High Rating On Winning Debut For Brighton

  23-08-2026 18:35 via completesports.com
  Nigeria youngster Zadok Yohanna earned himself high rating as Brighton and Hove Albion kicked off the new Premier League season with a dominant 4-0 win against Aston Villa on Sunday. Yohanna was named among Brighton’s substitute in their opening fixture against Villa at the Amex. The 19-year-old was then brought on for his debut with [...]
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• Premier League: Yohanna Makes Debut In Brighton’s Big Win Over Aston Villa

  23-08-2026 18:16 via completesports.com
  
  Zadok Yohanna made his Premier League debut for Brighton & Hove Albion as the Seagulls cruised to a convincing 4-0 victory over Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium on Sunday. Yohanna started the encounter on the bench before replacing Mats Wieffer 12 minutes from time. It was the youngster’s second competitive appearance for Fabian Hürzeler’s [...]
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• Cherki Matches Gundogan’s EPL Feat In Man City’s Comeback Win Against Bournemouth

  23-08-2026 17:41 via completesports.com
  
  Rayan Cherki equaled former Manchester City star Ilkay Gundogan’s Premier League feat, after helping Enzo Maresca’s side to a remarkable 2-1 comeback win against Bournemouth on Sunday. City were on the verge of losing their opening league fixture after Marcus Tarvenier gave Bournemouth the lead on 26 minutes. But Cherki, who came on in the [...]
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• Charlton Boss Hails Okonkwo’s Display In Win Over West Ham

  23-08-2026 17:13 via completesports.com
  
  Charlton Athletic manager Nathan Jones has heaped praise on Arthur Okonkwo following the goalkeeper’s outstanding display in the Addicks’ 2-1 away victory over West Ham United. Okonkwo made a memorable debut for Charlton at the London Stadium, playing a key role in helping Jones’ side secure maximum points from the keenly contested encounter. The Nigeria [...]
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• ‘I Don’t Think It Is A Sending Off’ –Dean Reacts To Aina’s Tackle Vs Leeds United

  23-08-2026 16:32 via completesports.com
  
  Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has agreed with the decision to only award Super Eagles defender Ola Aina a yellow card for his challenge on James Justin, stating that the tackle was low and reckless rather than a red card offense. Recall that the Nigerian international made a lunging challenge on James Justin during [...]
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• Court Confirms Bordeaux’s Relegation To French Sixth Division

  23-08-2026 14:27 via completesports.com
  
  The Paris Administrative Court upheld the sanction imposed by the French Football Federation (FFF) against Girondins de Bordeaux, Yahoo Sports reports. The ruling confirms the historic club’s definitive exclusion from the national championships, relegating it to compete in Régional 1, the sixth tier of French football. The ruling comes after the bankruptcy proceedings in 2024 [...]
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• EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Football Could Be Destroyed By FIFA Ban — Bonfrere Warns Authorities

  23-08-2026 13:24 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigeria coach Jo Bonfrere has warned that a likely FIFA ban could destroy Nigerian football, pleading with the nation’s authorities to avoid any action that could attract sanctions from the world football governing body, Completesports.com reports. Bonfrere spoke on Saturday afternoon from his country home in the Netherlands, in reaction to the ongoing crisis [...]
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• Schmeichel Blames Poor Defending For Man United Loss To Hull City

  23-08-2026 13:12 via completesports.com
  
  Legendary goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has slammed Manchester United’s defence after a shock 2-0 opening-day defeat to newly-promoted Hull City. Goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy sealed the win for Hull, prompting Schmeichel to call out Patrick Dorgu, Ayden Heaven, and Luke Shaw for a severe lack of concentration and physical strength. Read Also:EPL: Brentford [...]
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• ‘An Important Point’ — Okoye Reacts To Udinese’s Draw With Como

  23-08-2026 12:30 via completesports.com
  
  Maduka Okoye has reflected on Udinese’s 1-1 home draw against Como, Completesports.com reports. The Zebras were forced to settle for a share of the spoils against Cesc Fabregas’ side at the Bluenergy Stadium on Saturday. Hassane Kamara gave Udinese the lead in the 29th minute, finishing off a move after being set up by Jurgen [...]
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• Two Suspects Arrested In Connection With Murder Of South African Boxer

  23-08-2026 09:52 via completesports.com
  
  The South African Police Service (SAPS) have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of former world boxing champion Zolani Tete, who was shot dead in Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape province on Friday night. According to channelafrica.co.za, SAPS confirmed that two persons of interest, aged 30 and 22, were apprehended in KuGompo on [...]
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• Ajayi Gets Highest Rating In Hull City’s Shock Win Against Man United

  23-08-2026 08:57 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria international Semi Ajayi got the highest rating, after helping Hull City record a shocking 2-0 win against Manchester United in their first game of the new Premier League season. Ajayi opened the scoring in the 17th minute as he slammed into an empty net after the United defence failed to deal with a corner [...]
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• Hearn: Joshua Vs Fury Fight Can’t Be Stopped

  23-08-2026 08:34 via completesports.com
  
  British boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has disclosed that the proposed heavyweight bout between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury is legally locked in and that no-one can stop this fight from happening unless a formal breach of contract occurs. Hearn noted that contracts are fully signed and the sides are simply waiting on organizers (Sela) to [...]
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• Ajayi Named MOTM In Hull City’s Win Over Manchester United

  23-08-2026 08:07 via completesports.com
  
  Semi Ajayi was named Man of the Match following Hull City’s impressive 2-0 victory over Manchester United at the MKM Stadium on Saturday, Completesports.com reports. The Nigeria international played a key role in the Tigers’ triumph, scoring the opening goal in the 17th minute before producing a commanding defensive display. Ajayi’s strike was Hull City’s [...]
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• Serena Set For US Open Comeback

  23-08-2026 07:33 via completesports.com
  
  Serena Williams is officially set for a US Open comeback after receiving a wild card to play mixed doubles alongside Carlos Alcaraz. The 44-year-old tennis legend will return to Flushing Meadows for the first time since 2022, marking a major highlight of the tournament. Read Also:US Open Announces Record $108 Million Prize Money Serena hasn’t [...]
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• Ejuke Excited After Helping Sevilla Beat Athletic Bilbao

  23-08-2026 07:29 via completesports.com
  
  Chidera Ejuke has expressed his delight after helping Sevilla secure an impressive 3-1 victory over 10-man Athletic Bilbao at the Estadio San Mamés on Saturday night. The visitors continued their impressive start to the new season with a commanding display against the Basque side. Athletic Bilbao were reduced to 10 men in the 11th minute [...]
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• 1xCup 2026: Gabriel Ajao The Hero As AMA Smile FC ‘Smile’ Into Group Stage

  23-08-2026 02:53 via completesports.com
  
  AMA Smile FC have sneaked into the group stage of the 1xCup 2026 following a 4-3 penalty shootout win against Brighton FA at the Inspire Sports Ground, Cappa, Oshodi, Lagos on Friday. Although, the round of 50 match between both teams representing the Ikorodu zone failed to live up to expectations, AMA Smile goalkeeper, Gabriel [...]
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• Ligue 1: Simon Subbed On As Paris FC Hold Troyes

  22-08-2026 23:47 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles winger Moses Simon was in action as Paris FC played out a goalless draw against Troyes in Saturday’s Ligue 1 game at the Stade de l’Aube. The Nigerian international who came on as a second-half substitute in the 45th minute for Koleosho made a decent performance in the encounter. Read Also:Aina In Action [...]
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• Nigeria Secure Historic Qualification For Women’s Beach Volleyball At 2028 Olympics

  22-08-2026 22:44 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria has clinched a historic qualification for the women’s beach volleyball event at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, USA, after Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa emerged champions of the 2026 African Beach Volleyball Championship in Alexandria, Egypt, completesports.com reports. The duo defeated Morocco’s Alexandria Erhart and Mahassine Darrhar in straight sets, 21-18, 21-10 [...]
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