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• Super Eagles Defender Nears Fulham Move

  18-07-2026 11:14 via completesports.com
  
  Trabzonspor defender Chibuike Nwaiwu is closing in on a permanent move to Premier League side Fulham, Completesports.com reports. According to Sky Sport, Fulham have tabled a €27 million bid for the Nigerian centre-back, while Trabzonspor are holding out for €30 million. The two clubs are believed to be close to reaching an agreement, with the [...]
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• Okocha Models Frankfurt’s New Away Jersey For 2026/2027 Season

  23-07-2026 21:20 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles legendary captain Austin Okocha was on hand to help unveil his former club Eintracht Frankfurt’s new adidas away kit for the 2026/2027 season. Okocha, who featured for Frankfurt from 1992 to 1996, was chosen alongside current skipper Robin Koch to present the club’s club’s latest jersey. Frankfurt’s new white away jersey pays tribute [...]
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• Spanish Club Plot Move For Maja

  23-07-2026 20:54 via completesports.com
  Spanish outfit Valencia are weighing up a move for Nigerian striker Josh Maja following his departure from Sky Bet Championship club West Bromwich Albion, Completesports.com reports. Maja is currently available on a free transfer after his contract with the Baggies expired at the end of the 2025/26 season, making him an attractive option for clubs [...]
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• Iraola: I Want To Build A Formidable Squad At Liverpool

  23-07-2026 20:52 via completesports.com
  New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has disclosed that his primary goal is to build a formidable squad capable of competing for trophies. Speaking during preseason preparations in the United States, Andoni Iraola stressed that long-term success stems from the pitch’s foundational elements rather than bold declarations. Read Also:OFFICIAL: Garnacho Joins Aston Villa On Loan [...]
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• NPFL: Kwara United Unveil 16 New Signings, Retain 14 As Title Chase Begins

  23-07-2026 20:46 via completesports.com
  
  Kwara United Football Club on Wednesday in Ilorin unveiled no fewer than 16 new players ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, with the primary objective of challenging for the league and Federation Cup titles, Completesports.com reports. The Harmony Boys also renewed the contracts of 14 players who featured for the club [...]
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• Grand Slam Winner Blames Ex-Husband For Losing £31m Fortune

  23-07-2026 19:37 via completesports.com
  
  Former tennis star Arantxa Sánchez Vicario has blamed her ex-husband, Josep Santacana, for the complete loss of her estimated £31 million fortune. Sánchez Vicario, who shared details in a television interview on the Spanish show Universo Callejo, stated that she fell blindly in love and trusted Santacana to handle all financial decisions because she did [...]
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• OFFICIAL: Garnacho Joins Aston Villa On Loan

  23-07-2026 19:12 via completesports.com
  
  Argentina forward Alejandro Garnacho has joined Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea. Chelsea, in a statement, wrote:”Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho has completed a season-long loan move to Premier League club Aston Villa, with an obligation for the move to become permanent next summer should certain criteria be met. “The Argentina international joined the Blues last [...]
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• EXCLUSIVE: WAFCON 2026 — Can Super Falcons Overcome Nigeria’s Imperfect Preparation To Complete Mission XI?

  23-07-2026 18:39 via completesports.com
  
  Twenty-five (25) Super Falcons will arrive in Morocco with a clear objective of winning a record 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title  at the WAFCON 2026 that holds from 25 July to 16 August 2026, and securing qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Justine Madugu has largely kept faith with [...]
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• ‘It Feels Good’ — Awoniyi Delighted With Forest’s Pre-Season Victory Over Blackburn

  23-07-2026 16:39 via completesports.com
  
  Taiwo Awoniyi says he is delighted to be back with his Nottingham Forest teammates after scoring in the club’s 3-0 pre-season victory over Blackburn Rovers. The Nigeria international netted Forest’s third goal in an impressive display as the Reds continued their preparations for the 2026/27 Premier League campaign. Awoniyi Getting Ready For New Season Awoniyi [...]
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• NPFL: Barau FC Strengthen Squad With 14 New Signings Ahead 2026/27 Season

  23-07-2026 16:03 via completesports.com
  
  Barau FC, Kano, have completed the signing of no fewer than 14 new players during the current transfer window as coach Eugene Agagbe continues to strengthen his squad ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, which is tentatively scheduled to kick off in August, Completesports.com reports. Barau FC Secure Albania and Egypt [...]
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• Winning Trophies Remains My Priority –Tzolis Reacts After Signing For Arsenal

  23-07-2026 15:58 via completesports.com
  
  Greek winger Christos Tzolis has disclosed that his main target is to win as many titles as possible after completing his transfer to Arsenal from Club Brugge for a reported fee of £34 million. The 24-year-old Greece international signed a five-year long-term deal running until 2031, taking the number 17 shirt at the Emirates Stadium. [...]
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• Premier League Club Lead Race To Sign Femi Azeez

  23-07-2026 15:52 via completesports.com
  
  Hull City have emerged as the frontrunners to sign Nigerian winger Femi Azeez from Championship club, Millwall. Azeez has attracted significant interest this summer, with Premier League newcomers Ipswich Town previously linked with the versatile wide man. Ipswich Town cooled their interest in the player after completing the signing of Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City. [...]
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• Norway To Make Formal Complaint To FIFA Over Balogun’s Red Card Saga

  23-07-2026 14:04 via completesports.com
  
  The Norwegian Football Federation is planning a formal FIFA ethics complaint over Donald Trump’s political interference in overturning Folarin Balogun’s World Cup 2026 red card ban, with NFF president Lise Klaveness urging FIFA to admit the decision was a serious error. Recall that Balogun was sent off in a last-32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, [...]
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• Kante Initially Wanted To Play For Mali — Vardy

  23-07-2026 13:51 via completesports.com
  
  Leicester City legend Jamie Vardy has revealed that his former teammate N’Golo Kante was close to featuring for Mali before eventually choosing to play for France. Vardy, who alongside Kante helped Leicester win the Premier League title in 2016, disclosed this in his podcast, Jamie Vardy’s Having A Party. The ex-England international claimed Kante wanted [...]
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• Done Deal: Durosinmi Moves To Belgian Club KRC Genk

  23-07-2026 13:40 via completesports.com
  
  Rafiu Durosinmi has sealed a permanent transfer to Belgian Pro League outfit Rafiu Durosinmi, Completesports.com reports. Durosinmi, who joins the Smurfs from Italian outfit Pisa penned a four-year contract. The Nigeria international is Genk’s second signing of the summer. The striker previously impressed during his stint with Czech First Division club Viktoria Plzen. Durosinmi scored [...]
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• OFFICIAL: Adeyemi Joins Barcelona On Five-Year Deal

  23-07-2026 13:20 via completesports.com
  
  Spanish La Liga champions Barcelona have signed Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on a five-year deal. The Catalan giants confirmed the signing in a statement released on their website on Thursday. “Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund have reached an agreement for the transfer of forward Karim Adeyemi, who has signed a contract with the Catalans until [...]
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• ‘I Like The Project’ — Iheanacho Explains Decision To Join Bursaspor

  23-07-2026 12:20 via completesports.com
  
  Kelechi Iheanacho has explained the motivation behind his surprise move to Turkish second-tier side Bursaspor. The Nigeria international completed a free transfer to the Green Crocodiles last week, despite attracting strong interest from Scottish Premiership champions Celtic. The 29-year-old signed a three-year contract with the ambitious Turkish club. Iheanacho Impressed With Bursaspor Ambition Iheanacho said [...]
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• Gavi: Why Paredes Should Not Be Suspended

  23-07-2026 09:27 via completesports.com
  
  Spain midfielder Gavi has disclosed that Argentina’s Leandro Paredes should not face a suspension, dismissing the post-match brawl at the final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as a normal part of the game’s physical side. In an interview with El Partidazo de COPE, Gavi noted that he doesn’t believe any retrospective ban is necessary. [...]
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• World Cup Without Nigeria Is Incomplete —CAF President Motsepe

  23-07-2026 08:19 via completesports.com
  
  Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe insists World Cup without Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Indomitable Lions of Cameroon is incomplete, Ghana Soccernet reports. The Super Eagles once again failed to qualify for the World Cup after losing the automatic spot to Motsepe’s South Africa. Despite losing the direct qualification spot, the Super Eagles [...]
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• MLS Launches Probe Into Beckham’s Inter Miami For Alleged Tampering Over Casemiro Signing

  23-07-2026 08:08 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester United midfielder Casemiro’s move to Inter Miami is under investigation by Major League Soccer over allegations of tampering by Sir David Beckham’s club. Miami announced Casemiro’s signing on Wednesday in a deal to run until the end of next season with the option to extend it until 2029. However, almost immediately MLS revealed [...]
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• Done Deal: Dele-Bashiru Completes Move To Greek Club Aris FC

  23-07-2026 07:53 via completesports.com
  
  Greek Super League club Aris FC have completed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru from Sky Bet Championship side Watford, reports Completesports.com. The 27-year-old has signed a three-year contract with the Thessaloniki-based club after ending his six-year spell with the Hornets. Dele-Bashiru spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Turkish Super Lig outfit Gençlerbirliği, [...]
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• Agbonlahor Questions Aston Villa’s Decision To Sign Garnacho

  23-07-2026 07:31 via completesports.com
  
  Former England international Gabriel Agbonlahor has faulted Aston Villa’s decision to sign Alejandro Garnacho on loan from Chelsea this summer. In a chat with talkSPORT Breakfast, Agbonlahor criticized the winger’s form, attitude, and fit for Unai Emery’s squad. Read Also:Liverpool Will Sign A Winger –Iraola He noted that Garnacho is scared to take players on, [...]
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• Al-Ittihad Join Eintracht Frankfurt In Race For Onyedika

  23-07-2026 07:04 via completesports.com
  
  Saudi Pro League giants Al-Ittihad have entered the race to sign Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika, intensifying competition for the Nigeria international, Completesports.com reports. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Al-Ittihad have submitted a fresh official bid to Belgian champions Club Brugge in an attempt to secure the services of the highly-rated defensive midfielder. Bundesliga [...]
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• Arsenal Rule Out Surgery For Injured Saliba

  23-07-2026 02:02 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal have confirmed that William Saliba will not undergo surgery for his back injury but will be out for an extended period. Saliba was substituted in the 30th minute of France’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain. “William Saliba has returned to us from World Cup duty, where he played an integral role in France [...]
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• Moore: Joshua Won’t Escape Heavy Defeat Against Prenga

  22-07-2026 23:03 via completesports.com
  
  Heavyweight contender Brandon Moore has warned Anthony Joshua that Kristian Prenga possesses the power to recreate the upset Andy Ruiz Jr. caused. Moore, who previously sparred with the Albanian fighter, stated Prenga carries genuine concussive force and could emulate Ruiz’s historic knockout over Joshua. Read Also:UFC: South Africa’s Du Plessis Secures Dominant Win Against Usman [...]
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• Okpekpe Pays Nigerian Winners As Dunia-Backed Prize Money Reaches Athletes

  22-07-2026 22:58 via completesports.com
  
  Organisers of the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race have announced the payment of prize money to Nigerian winners of the 11th edition of the race, highlighting a development they said was significant in a country where athletes have often complained of delayed payments after road races. Okpekpe Prize Money Paid Following Doping-Control Clearance The prize [...]
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• Aston Villa Agree Deal With Chelsea To Sign Garnacho

  22-07-2026 22:30 via completesports.com
  
  Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea, Sky Sports reports. The arrangement is for a loan with a conditional obligation to buy, which is easily achievable. The total package, including the loan fee, is understood to meet Chelsea’s valuation. Sky Sports News has been reporting Chelsea wanted £42.6m for the [...]
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• Done Deal: Adams Joins Venezia On Four-Year Deal

  22-07-2026 22:10 via completesports.com
  Serie A newcomers Venezia have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Akor Adams from Spanish club Sevilla, Completesports.com reports. The 26-year-old has penned a long-term contract with the Orange and Green, keeping him at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo until June 30, 2030. Adams arrives after an impressive spell at Sevilla, where he scored 10 [...]
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• Done Deal: Falconets Striker Completes Move To Benfica

  22-07-2026 20:34 via completesports.com
  
  Falconets striker Janet Akekoromowei has sealed a move to Portuguese champions Benfica,Completesports.com reports. Akekoromowei penned a two-year contract with an option for a further two years. The 18-year-old expressed her great satisfaction with the opportunity to represent Benfica and highlighted the privilege of joining the club. ” I’m happy! Benfica is a great club , [...]
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• FIFA Unveils Official World Cup 2026 Best Eleven

  22-07-2026 20:31 via completesports.com
  
  FIFA has revealed its official FIFA World Cup 2026 Team of the Tournament following the conclusion of the competition, with newly crowned champions Spain leading the way with three representatives in the XI, Yahoo Sports reports. The team is set up in a 4-3-3 formation and features players from seven different nations, recognising the standout [...]
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