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• Rodon lauds ‘unbelievable’ Leeds squad depth after EFL Cup win at Forest

  26-08-2026 00:33 via soccernews.com
  Joe Rodon described Leeds United's squad depth as "unbelievable" after they reached the third round of the EFL Cup following a 2-0 victory away to Nottingham Forest. 
  Leeds returned to the City Ground three days after Anton Stach's late winner handed Daniel Farke's side a 1-0 triumph on the opening day of the Premier League season. 
  The likes of Daniel James, Noah Okafor, Ao Tanaka and Lukas Nmecha were handed starts for Leeds, while there was also a debut for summe
  
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• Super Eagles To Switch From Nike To Adidas

  29-08-2026 08:11 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria will end its 11-year association with Nike and return to adidas, after agreeing an $8.5 million-a-year equipment deal that the Nigeria Football Federation says is the biggest in African football. Former NFF president Ibrahim Gusau, who resigned along with the federation’s executive committee on Thursday, revealed the agreement at a news conference in Abuja, [...]
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• Kane Confirms Talks On Bayern Munich Contract Extension

  29-08-2026 08:01 via completesports.com
  
  Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has confirmed that contract extension talks with the club started last week following their 5-1 Bundesliga opening win against Stuttgart. The first official meeting took place the previous week, though Kane emphasized that sorting out all the details will take time rather than just a week or two. Read Also:Arokodare [...]
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• Arokodare Keen To Maintain Impressive Ajax Form

  29-08-2026 07:45 via completesports.com
  
  Tolu Arokodare is determined to continue making a positive impact at Eredivisie giants Ajax following his impressive start to life at the club, reports Completesports.com. Arokodare joined Ajax on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers before the start of the season. The Nigeria international has quickly settled at the Johan Cruyff Arena, registering three goals and two [...]
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• The Perfect Gift! — Odegbami

  29-08-2026 06:00 via completesports.com
  
  Even the elements joined in the conspiracy and the celebration. They ensured that the news of the resignation of the President and members of the Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, coincided with the marking of the anniversary of the day of my birth. It was a lovely birthday gift. This is to [...]
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• Sage reveals anger at Palace’s ‘low energy’ in defeat to Man City

  29-08-2026 00:33 via soccernews.com
  Pierre Sage bemoaned Crystal Palace's "low energy" in their heavy defeat to Manchester City.
  The Eagles were thrashed 4-1 by Enzo Maresca's side at Selhurst Park, with Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland both scoring braces as City moved to the top of the table.
  Palace, meanwhile, are now rock bottom after two consecutive losses, with their only goal this season coming via the back of Gianluigi Donnarumma.
  Sage has seen one of his teams concede four goals in a game for only the second time in his ma
  
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• Cherki: Man City ‘will start another story’ under Maresca

  29-08-2026 00:33 via soccernews.com
  Manchester City are out to "start another story" following the end of the Pep Guardiola era, so says Rayan Cherki.
  City made it two Premier League wins from two games under Enzo Maresca on Friday, as they beat Crystal Palace 4-1 at Selhurst Park.
  Cherki was superb, scoring twice to net the first league brace of his senior career, with Erling Haaland also doubling up to open his account for the season.
  While moving away from Guardiola, as well as stalwarts like Bernardo Silva, John Stones and Rod
  
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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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• Spalletti backs Alajbegovic to step up in Yildiz’s absence

  28-08-2026 23:33 via soccernews.com
  Luciano Spalletti is confident Kerim Alajbegovic will be able to fill in for injured Juventus star Kenan Yildiz.
  Juve relied heavily on Yildiz last season, with the Turkish international registering 20 goal involvements across all competitions.
  Yildiz netted 11 goals and created nine more, but he has sustained a foot injury that will keep him out for between two and three months.
  However, Spalletti feels 18-year-old Alajbegovic, who was signed from Salzburg this summer, can fill the void.
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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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• Jackson completes £65m Aston Villa transfer

  28-08-2026 22:33 via soccernews.com
  Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea for a fee that could reportedly reach £65m.
  Villa are selling Ollie Watkins to Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal for a reported £50m.
  Unai Emery confirmed on Friday that Watkins had said his goodbyes, and that Jackson was in the process of completing his switch from Chelsea.
  Villa have now officially unveiled their new striker, who has joined in a deal worth an initial £47.5m plus £17.5m in add-ons.Too da
  
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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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• Martinez demands ‘energy and passion’ from Leverkusen in Bundesliga opener

  28-08-2026 21:33 via soccernews.com
  Carles Martinez has demanded "energy and passion" from his Bayer Leverkusen side in their Bundesliga opener against Elversberg on Saturday.
  Leverkusen enjoyed a strong pre-season under Martinez, who replaced Kasper Hjulmand at the helm earlier in the summer, winning six of their seven friendlies before progressing from the first round of the DFB-Pokal.
  This will be the first Bundesliga match for both Elversberg boss Vincent Wagner and Leverkusen head coach Martinez – this fixture is the on
  
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• Juventus loan Miretti to Besiktas

  28-08-2026 21:33 via soccernews.com
  Besiktas have signed Fabio Miretti on a season-long loan move from Juventus.
  Miretti, who came through Juve's academy, has made 106 appearances for the Bianconeri.
  The 23-year-old has scored three goals for Juve, and played 31 games last season.
  He will now spend the 2026-27 campaign in Turkiye, and he will reunite with his former Juve club-mate Dusan Vlahovic at Besiktas.Fabio Miretti signs for Besiktas on loan
  All the best, Fabio!
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• Ruiz replaces Vidosic at Bighton

  28-08-2026 20:33 via soccernews.com
  Arturo Ruiz is the new head coach of Brighton Women after Dario Vidosic's surprising departure.
  Vidosic, who led Brighton to the Women's FA Cup final last season, stepped down on Friday to "pursue a new opportunity".
  He is reportedly set to take over National Women's Soccer League side Angel City.
  Vidosic won 24 of his 59 matches in charge of Brighton, while he averaged 1.2 points per game in the Women's Super League.
  Brighton, who finished seventh in the WSL last season, have moved swiftly to a
  
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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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• Kovac sees plenty of progress at Borussia Dortmund

  28-08-2026 19:33 via soccernews.com
  Niko Kovac feels Borussia Dortmund have made clear progress under his tutelage, as he prepares for the opening Bundesliga fixture of the season.
  Kovac took over Dortmund during the 2024-25 season, replacing Nuri Sahin.
  Since Kovac took charge, Dortmund have won 32 Bundesliga matches, a tally bettered only by Bayern Munich (38). They have scored 107 goals, from chances worth 98.9 expected goals, while conceding just 52 in return, a joint-league low in that time, among ever-present teams. They hav
  
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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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• Prediction: Cagliari vs Inter Milan

  28-08-2026 19:07 via soccernews.com
  Two camps who will be looking to make it consecutive Serie A victories on Sunday night, reigning Italian champions Inter Milan will travel to Cagliari.
  With another stacked schedule from across Europe’s elite this weekend, there are plenty of eye-catching betting promotions available.
  Verdict: Inter Milan win
  Best Odds: 4/7
  Bookmaker: 1xBet
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  Starting with the hosts, signing off the 2025/26 campaign in the midst of a real late flurry, Cagliari appear to have continued on from w
  
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• Simeone’s stance unchanged on wantaway Atletico star Alvarez

  28-08-2026 18:33 via soccernews.com
  Julian Alvarez will not feature for Atletico Madrid against Sevilla, though Diego Simeone says the stance on the striker's potential exit remains unchanged.
  Alvarez was jeered by Atletico fans last week, after a 2-2 home draw with Villarreal.
  The Argentina international has made it clear he wants to leave Atletico, with Barcelona having had multiple offers rejected.
  This week, Atletico released a statement insisting Alvarez would not be sold to Barca, while Arsenal are also said to be interested
  
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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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