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• Rush: Iraola Will Deliver Instant Progress At Liverpool

  08-08-2026 16:09 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool legend Ian Rush has backed new manager Andoni Iraola to succeed at Anfield, noting that a strong start in the first four or five games is vital. While acknowledging the squad needs adjustments after summer exits, Rush trusts that injured players returning and potential late additions will stabilize the team. Read Also:Ex-Arsenal Defender Tomiyasu [...]
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• 10 Nigerian Stars Eyeing Stellar 2026/27 European Campaign

  22-08-2026 12:06 via completesports.com
  
  The 2026/27 European football season is already gathering momentum, with players eager to make their mark and help their respective clubs achieve their objectives. A number of Nigerian stars have already hit the ground running, grabbing the headlines with goals, assists and eye-catching performances in the opening weeks of the campaign. Others are also expected [...]
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• Joao Pedro Pens New Chelsea Contract

  22-08-2026 11:51 via completesports.com
  
  Brazil international Joao Pedro has signed a new contract with Chelsea until 2034. Pedro arrived the Stamford Bridge in July 2025 from Brighton & Hove Albion. The striker made an immediate impact, scoring in the Club World Cup semi-finals and final as the Blues were crowned world champions. The 24-year-old netted 20 goals in all [...]
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• Turkey: Osimhen Climbs To Third On Galatasaray’s All-Time Foreign Scorers List

  22-08-2026 10:56 via completesports.com
  
  Victor Osimhen has moved into third place on Galatasaray’s list of all-time highest-scoring foreign players, Completesports.com reports. Osimhen achieved the milestone after scoring twice in Okan Buruk’s side’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Erzurum FK on Friday night. The brace took the Nigeria international’s tally for the Turkish champions to 62 goals, moving him past former [...]
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• Arteta Gives Injury Update On Guimaraes After Comfortable Win Against Coventry

  22-08-2026 09:25 via completesports.com
  
  Mikel Arteta has played down the severity of Bruno Guimaraes and his groin problem after the midfielder missed Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Coventry City on Friday, ESPN reports. Guimaraes was pictured with ice strapped to his right leg after being forced off in last weekend’s Community Shield victory over Manchester City and was sidelined for [...]
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• Ian Wright Questions Arsenal’s ‘Poor Treatment’ Of Martinelli

  22-08-2026 09:07 via completesports.com
  
  Ian Wright has hit out at Arsenal and Mikel Arteta over their decision to leave Gabriel Martinelli out of the squad for the 3-0 win over Coventry City on Friday night. Arsenal got off to the perfect start in their opening game of the new Premier League season as goals from Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz [...]
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• South Africa’s Two-Time World Boxing Champion Shot Dead

  22-08-2026 08:25 via completesports.com
  
  South Africa’s two-time world boxing champion Zolani Tete is dead after being ambushed in his hometown while returning home from the gym. According to journalist Velile Mnyandu of SABC Sport in South Africa, Tete was shot and killed in front of his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The shooting happened at around 6:30 [...]
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• Lampard: Coventry Will Learn From Loss To Arsenal

  22-08-2026 08:11 via completesports.com
  
  Following a 3-0 loss to Arsenal on opening day of the Premier League season, Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has disclosed that his newly promoted side will use the match as a valuable learning curve to understand the elite standard required in the top flight. Arsenal opened their title defence with a routine 3-0 win [...]
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• 2026/27 NNL Season To Commence October 31

  22-08-2026 07:35 via completesports.com
  
  The 2026/27 Nigeria National League ,NNL, season will get underway on Saturday, October 31, Completesports.com reports. The commencement date was ratified at the league’s Annual General Meeting ,AGM, held in Owerri on Friday. Clubs participating in the new campaign have been divided into four conferences — Southern Conference A and B, as well as Northern [...]
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• Messi Fined By MLS After On Field Slap

  22-08-2026 06:32 via completesports.com
  
  Major League Soccer has fined Inter Miami star Lionel Messi an undisclosed amount for hitting Philadelphia Union player Quinn Sullivan on the back of the neck during a 2–2 draw. According to L’Équipe, the league issued the fine for breaking rules on putting hands on an opponent’s head or neck. Read Also:It Was Not Difficult [...]
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• Bolt Signs For Non-League English Football Team

  22-08-2026 06:16 via completesports.com
  
  Eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt has officially registered to play for Wythenshawe FC Veterans, a star-studded over-35s Sunday League team in Greater Manchester that competes in the Cheshire Veterans League. Managed by former Manchester City midfielder Stephen Ireland, the amateur team features an extraordinary lineup of former Premier League and international stars. Read Also:Stop [...]
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• Allen Onyema: Lifting ‘Dream Team’, Keshi, Amusan And Ajunwa! —Odegbami

  22-08-2026 06:00 via completesports.com
  In the midst of all the ongoing brouhaha that has held Nigerian football by the jugular for some weeks, there are some cheering news, some bright stars in the darkness! I can understand why his passion for sport is irrepressible. He was an all-round athlete in his student days at the Federal Government College, Ughelli, [...]
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• Awoniyi, Onyeka Feature As Arsenal Begin EPL Title Defence With 3-0 Win Against Coventry

  21-08-2026 23:21 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal made light work of Premier League new boys Coventry City as they began their title defence with a statement 3-0 win at the Emirates Stadium on Friday. Nigeria internationals Frank Onyeka and Taiwo Awoniyi were in action for the newly promoted side but could not do anything to prevent the opening day defeat. While [...]
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• Turkey: Osimhen Bags Brace, Assist In Galatasaray Win Over Erzurum FK

  21-08-2026 22:45 via completesports.com
  
  Victor Osimhen scored twice and provided an assist as Galatasaray cruised to a comfortable 4-0 victory over Erzurum FK in their Turkish Super Lig clash on Friday night. Roland Sallai opened the scoring for the defending champions in the 12th minute. Galatasaray maintained their dominance, with Osimhen setting up Yunus Akgün for the visitors’ second [...]
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• Sinner Withdraws From US Open Due To Knee Injury

  21-08-2026 22:28 via completesports.com
  
  World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the 2026 US Open due to an ongoing right knee issue. The Italian player announced he needs more time to recover, making him only the second reigning world No. 1 to miss the New York major since ATP rankings began. Read Also:It Was Not Difficult Playing Against [...]
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• Moffi Set To Undergo Hamburg Medical

  21-08-2026 21:16 via completesports.com
  
  Terem Moffi is set to undergo a medical at Hamburg ahead of his permanent transfer to the Bundesliga club, Completesports.com reports. According to transfer expert Fabrice Hawkins, Hamburg have reached an agreement with OGC Nice for the Nigeria international. Nice will receive €2.5 million, including bonuses, for the 27-year-old striker. Moffi is expected to undergo [...]
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• NPFL Pre-Season Tourney: Katsina United Reach Semifinal After Edging Out Mighty Jets 1-0

  21-08-2026 20:42 via completesports.com
  
  Katsina United edged out Mighty Jets 1-0 on matchday 3 of the 2026 NPFL pre-season tournament in Jos on Friday. Abba Dali’s 36th minute goal was enough to secure all three points against Mighty Jets and send Katsina United to the top of Group B and also reach the semifinals. It is now back-to-back wins [...]
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• Shakhtar Donetsk To Play Champions League Home Games At Stamford Bridge

  21-08-2026 19:09 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea have confirmed that Shakhtar Donetsk will play their four 2026/27 UEFA Champions League home matches at Stamford Bridge, subject to final regulatory approvals. The arrangement offers the Ukrainian champions a venue in London due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Read Also:It Was Not Difficult Playing Against Fernandez –Jablonec striker Shakhtar evaluated alternative venues, [...]
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• It Was Not Difficult Playing Against Fernandez –Jablonec striker

  21-08-2026 18:13 via completesports.com
  
  Jablonec striker Lamin Jawo has disclosed that playing against Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez was not that difficult, noting their physical duel was a 50/50 battle. The remarks followed Jablonec’s narrow 1-0 defeat to Rangers in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League playoff on Thursday. Read Also:He’s An Excellent Shot Stopper —Charlton Athletic [...]
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• Maresca: Man City Ready For Aggressive Bournemouth Clash

  21-08-2026 18:00 via completesports.com
  Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has disclosed that he is fully prepared for an aggressive Bournemouth side ahead of his first Premier League match in charge at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Maresca noted that Bournemouth maintain a very clear identity and high-intensity approach under new head coach Marco Rose, carrying over the aggressive traits [...]
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• OFFICIAL: Konsa Joins Arsenal On Four-Year Deal

  21-08-2026 17:59 via completesports.com
  Arsenal have announced the signing of England international Ezri Konsa from Europa League champions Aston Villa. Konsa joined the Premier League champions on a four-year contract worth £55 million with the option to extend for a further year. After weeks of negotiation, the clubs reached an agreement on Wednesday which could earn Villa up to [...]
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• Championship: Millwall Boss Confirms Azeez Will Miss Norwich Clash

  21-08-2026 17:57 via completesports.com
  
  Millwall manager Alex Neil has confirmed that Femi Azeez will miss Saturday’s home clash against Norwich City due to injury. Azeez started the Lions’ 2-0 victory over Bristol City last weekend but was forced off before half-time after picking up a knock. Neil revealed after the game that the Nigeria international had experienced discomfort in [...]
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• FIFA Hit Argentina Star Paredes With 10-Game Ban Over World Cup Final Brawl

  21-08-2026 17:07 via completesports.com
  
  Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been given a 10-match ban for the role he played in on-field clashes after his side were beaten 1-0 by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, BBC Sport reports. FIFA’s disciplinary committee has also handed his team-mate Nahuel Molina a seven-match suspension. Argentina have also been ordered to play [...]
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• Bafana Bafana Legend Raises Concern Over Condition Of Football Pitches In Ghana

  21-08-2026 16:33 via completesports.com
  
  Bafana Bafana of South Africa legend and Asante Kotoko coach Eric Tinkler has raised concerns over the condition of football pitches in Ghana, admitting that the playing surfaces could make it difficult for his team to produce the style of football he wants. Tinkler joined the Ghanaian giants in mid-July after being without a club [...]
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• MLS: Yusuf Named Player Of The Week

  21-08-2026 15:41 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles midfielder Alhassan Yusuf has been named Major League Soccer , MLS, Player of the Week following his impressive display for New England Revolution. Yusuf grabbed a hat-trick as New England Revolution cruised to a 3-0 victory over D.C. United on Wednesday. The emphatic win ended the Revs’ three-game winless run and boosted their [...]
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• Ajax Boss Delighted With Arokodare’s Impact In Sion Victory

  21-08-2026 14:22 via completesports.com
  
  Ajax manager Míchel Sánchez has praised Tolu Arokodare following the striker’s impressive performance in the club’s 4-2 victory over Sion. Arokodare made a significant impact after coming off the bench, registering a goal and an assist for the Eredivisie giants in the UEFA Europa Conference League playoff tie. The Nigeria international replaced Marcos Leonardo in [...]
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• La Liga: Three Points Or Nothing –Mourinho Speaks Ahead Espanyol Vs Real Marid

  21-08-2026 13:40 via completesports.com
  
  Ahead of his first official La Liga match back in charge of Real Madrid, José Mourinho expressed complete conviction that his squad would travel to face Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium with the absolute intent to return with all three points. Mourinho noted that Espanyol started their campaign strongly with a comfortable 3-0 win, giving [...]
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• The 2026/27 Football League Season Preview

  21-08-2026 12:07 via completesports.com
  
  A NEW SEASON, NEW DREAMS, NEW RIVALRIES — THE BATTLE BEGINS AGAIN! Football is back, and another thrilling season is upon us! All eyes will be on the Premier League and La Liga, where some of the biggest clubs, best players and brightest new signings are ready to fight for glory. From the title race [...]
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• Arsenal Vs Coventry City: Awoniyi, Onyeka Face Gunners Test In EPL Opener

  21-08-2026 11:47 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles duo Taiwo Awoniyi and Frank Onyeka will look to help Coventry City make a positive start to life back in the Premier League when they face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Friday night. The encounter will mark Coventry City’s first top-flight appearance since the 2000/01 season following their promotion from the Sky [...]
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• Smith: Osimhen Not Perfect Fit For Arsenal

  21-08-2026 09:39 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal legend Alan Smith has raised doubts about a potential move for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, expressing reservations that the high-cost forward might not be the right tactical or financial fit for Mikel Arteta’s squad. Recall that the Nigerian international has been a major transfer target for the Gunners and other clubs in Europe [...]
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