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• Super Falcons vs Ghana Friendly Game Called Off

  17-07-2026 21:35 via completesports.com
  
  The friendly match between Nigeria’s Super Falcons and the Black Queens of Ghana has been called off. This was disclosed on the X handle of the Super Falcons. In a statement on the Super Falcons handle the game, which was billed for Saturday, 8 July in Casablanca, was called off due to unforeseen circumstances. The [...]
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• NPFL: Clubs Without Functional Websites Risk Losing Licensing — Owumi Warns

  31-07-2026 09:03 via completesports.com
  
  Davidson Owumi, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), has warned participating clubs to create and maintain functional websites to improve access to club content and verifiable information or risk losing their club licences, Completesports.com reports. Owumi gave the warning in Enugu during a seminar/workshop for club Media Officers, Media Directors [...]
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• Glasgow 2026: Amusan Reveals Injury Derailed 100m Hurdles Title Bid

  31-07-2026 08:55 via completesports.com
  
  Tobi Amusan has attributed her failure to retain the women’s 100m hurdles title at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games to an injury setback. The world record holder clocked 12.60 seconds to finish third in the women’s 100m hurdles final on Thursday night. Bahamas’ Devynne Charlton stormed to gold with a winning time of 12.33 seconds, [...]
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• CONCACAF Kicks Against Infantino’s World Cup Investment Plan

  31-07-2026 08:49 via completesports.com
  
  CONCACAF has rejected FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell minority stakes in a new commercial entity to private investors, citing a lack of transparency, rushed deadlines, and an aggressive financial ultimatum. FIFA planned to raise up to £3.1bn ($4.2bn) by selling a minority stake in a £15bn ($20bn) commercial subsidiary handling broadcasting, sponsorships, ticketing, [...]
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• AC Milan Legend Baresi Dies At 66

  31-07-2026 08:43 via completesports.com
  
  Legendary Italy and AC Milan defender Franco Baresi has passed away at the age of 66. Baresi’s passing was confirmed in a statement released by Milan on Friday morning. “The entire history of AC Milan is in tears following the passing of Franco Baresi. His example and integrity will be forever etched into the Club’s [...]
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• WAFU B U-20 Championship: Chelle Applauds Flying Eagles’ Victory Over Togo

  31-07-2026 07:55 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has lauded the Flying Eagles following their impressive win over Togo at the WAFU B U-20 Championship, Completesports.com reports. Abdu Maikaba’s side thrashed the Sparrow Hawks 3-0 in their second Group B encounter in Yamoussoukro on Thursday. Muiz Adeleke scored twice for the Flying Eagles, while Abdoulaye Agbeloye added [...]
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• Pinnick Backs Infantino’s Plan To Sell 20% World Cup Stake

  31-07-2026 07:48 via completesports.com
  Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick has defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell a 20 percent commercial stake in the World Cup, stating that the plan will benefit member associations. Recall that FIFA’s announcement of its plans to sell stakes in the World Cup and other events to private investors on [...]
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• Broos Turns Down Offer To Remain As South Africa Head Coach

  31-07-2026 07:42 via completesports.com
  
  Hugo Broos has declined an offer to continue as South Africa coach and his departure is expected to be formally announced on Friday, The South African reports. The 74-year-old guided South Africa to a bronze medal at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. He also led Bafana Bafana back to the FIFA World Cup, where [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Morocco Edge Out Resolute Algeria 1-0 In Second Group Match

  31-07-2026 00:41 via completesports.com
  
  Hosts Morocco strengthened their grip on top spot in Group A of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Algeria in a fiercely contested North African derby on Thursday. The Atlas Lionesses knew a win would put them in a commanding position in the group standings, but [...]
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• Glasgow 2026: Amusan Claims Bronze In Women’s 100m Hurdles Final

  30-07-2026 23:55 via completesports.com
  
  Tobi Amusan has failed to defend her women’s 100m hurdles title at the 2026 Commonwealth Games (CWG). The world record holder struggled to execute her race efficiently, finishing third after clocking 12.60 seconds at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland, on Thursday evening. Amusan had little problem coming off the blocks. But right after the first [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Can Bounce Back After Shock Malawi Defeat — Aisha Falode

  30-07-2026 23:31 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Executive Committee member and FIFA Media Committee member Aisha Falode has urged Nigerians to keep faith with the Super Falcons following their stunning 3-2 defeat to WAFCON debutants Malawi in their opening Group C match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Completesports.com reports. The disappointing result has [...]
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• Glasgow 2026: Enekwechi Wins Shot Put Gold

  30-07-2026 21:48 via completesports.com
  
  Chukwuebuka Enekwechi won Team Nigeria’s eighth gold medal with victory in the men’s shot put final. The African record holder produced a best throw of 21.07m to finish ahead of New Zealand’s Tom Walsh, who won silver with 21.03m, while England’s Scott Lincoln claimed bronze with a throw of 20.99m. The victory adds another chapter [...]
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• NPFL: 3SC, Oyo Pillar Of Sports Foundation To Honour Club Legends on Home Matchdays

  30-07-2026 20:50 via completesports.com
  
  Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) will honour and celebrate its legends on home matchdays when the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season kicks off next month, August, Completesports.com reports. 3SC Partners Pillar of Sports Foundation to Celebrate Club Icons In a landmark move to preserve the club’s rich heritage, the management of Shooting Stars [...]
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• I’m Not Afraid Of Competing For A Place With Yamal At Barca –Adeyemi

  30-07-2026 20:35 via completesports.com
  
  Barcelona’s new signing Karim Adeyemi has disclosed that he is not afraid of competition with Lamine Yamal. The 24-year-old Germany international, who joined Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund on a five-year contract until June 2031, is expected to make his unofficial debut in Friday’s pre-season friendly against Birmingham City. Read Also:WAFU B U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles [...]
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• Sevilla Exclude Ejuke From Pre-Season Friendlies As Exit Looms

  30-07-2026 20:17 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke has been left out of Sevilla pre-season friendlies so as to sort out his future. According to Spanish outlet AS, Ejuke has continued to train with Sevilla’s first team, but has been left out of the club’s pre-season friendlies in a bid to expedite his departure this summer. The tricky [...]
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• NFF Reschedules Elective Congress For September 27

  30-07-2026 19:29 via completesports.com
  
  The Nigeria Football Federation,NFF, has officially rescheduled its 2026 Elective Congress from Saturday, September 26, to Sunday, September 27, in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital. The decision was ratified during an extraordinary virtual General Assembly held on Wednesday. The Elective Congress will usher in a new Executive Committee that will oversee the affairs of Nigerian [...]
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• WAFU B U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles Beat Togo To Reach Semi-Finals

  30-07-2026 18:33 via completesports.com
  
  Defending champions Nigeria’s Flying Eagles booked their place in the semi-finals of the WAFU B U-20 Championship with a convincing 3-0 victory over Togo’s Sparrow Hawks in Yamoussoukro on Thursday. The Flying Eagles maintained their perfect start to the tournament, making it two wins from two matches after their opening 4-2 victory over Ghana. The [...]
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• European Nations Agree To Boycott World Cups Over FIFA’s Private Investment Plans

  30-07-2026 18:33 via completesports.com
  
  UEFA will boycott FIFA tournaments if Gianni Infantino goes ahead with his proposal to sell off a stake in the World Cup, Sky Sports reports. The decision was taken at an emergency meeting of all UEFA’s 55 member associations on Thursday afternoon. In a statement released on Thursday afternoon, UEFA said: “We unanimously and unequivocally [...]
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• Infantino Defends FIFA Investment Plan Amid Mounting Backlash

  30-07-2026 17:53 via completesports.com
  FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended his plan to sell up to a 20% stake in a new commercial subsidiary, calling it an opportunity, not an obligation, amid intense global backlash from football confederations. Recall that the European governing body has slammed the move, stating the World Cup is not an asset to trade and [...]
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• Rangers reinforce backline as Makhanya joins from Philadelphia Union

  30-07-2026 17:32 via soccernews.com
  Rangers have reinforced their defensive options by completing a £3m ($4m) deal to sign South Africa international Olwethu Makhanya from the Philadelphia Union.
  Makhanya, who was selected in South Africa's World Cup squad but did not make an appearance at the tournament, moved to MLS in 2023.
  The centre-back made 45 appearances in MLS for the Union, contributing to 11 clean sheets and helping them win the Supporters' Shield last year.
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• Neymar, Casemiro and Danilo not in Ancelotti’s future plans for Brazil

  30-07-2026 17:32 via soccernews.com
  Carlo Ancelotti says the likes of Casemiro, Neymar and Danilo will no longer be in Brazil's plans as they start looking to the new generation.
  Ancelotti's first major tournament in charge of Brazil saw them reach the last 16 of this year's World Cup before being knocked out by Norway following a 2-1 defeat.
  It marked the earliest Brazil have been eliminated from a World Cup since 1990, when they were knocked out by Argentina in the round of 16. They had reached at least the quarter-final in each
  
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• Glasgow 2026: Udo, Ogazi Qualify For Men’s 400m Final

  30-07-2026 17:24 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian duo Samuel Ogazi and Edidiong Udo have qualified for final of the men’s 400 metre, at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Ogazi absolutely dominated the first semifinal in a time of 44.52s, finishing well ahead of Lee Eppie of Botswana; who ran 45.26s and Jamaica’s Zandriom Barnes in 45.38s. Running from lane eight, Udo produced [...]
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• My Fight With Joshua Was Not Fixed –Prenga Replies Jordan

  30-07-2026 16:57 via completesports.com
  
  Albanian boxer Kristian Prenga has dismissed claims that his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was fixed, calling the accusations completely false and irresponsible. Prenga rejected online conspiracy theories and criticism from commentators like Simon Jordan, who questioned his sudden shift in momentum after dropping Joshua twice in the first round. Read [...]
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• Atletico Report Barcelona To Spanish FA Over Pursuit Of Alvarez

  30-07-2026 16:54 via completesports.com
  
  Atletico Madrid have reported Barcelona to the Spanish football federation (RFEF) over their perceived improper pursuit of Julian Alvarez, The Athletic reports. The complaint relates to an alleged breach of ethics between the clubs, and Barcelona are set to lodge an appeal. Alvarez is under contract with Atletico until 2030 but has been the focus [...]
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• Castro swaps Bologna for Roma in €35m move

  30-07-2026 16:32 via soccernews.com
  Roma have confirmed the signing of forward Santiago Castro from fellow Serie A club Bologna, with the Argentina under-20 international reportedly costing €35m.
  Castro will wear the number nine shirt for the Giallorossi, who are preparing to enter their second season under Gian Piero Gasperini. 
  They will be back in the Champions League for the first time since 2018-19, having edged out Juventus and AC Milan to make the top four last term, alongside Cesc Fabregas' Como, plus Inter and N
  
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• Ancelotti: Why Brazil Failed To Win World Cup 2026

  30-07-2026 16:18 via completesports.com
  
  Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has disclosed that the team lost their World Cup 2026 chance during the hydration break against Norway in the Round of 16, admitting his tactical changes right after were a mistake. In an interview with ESPN, Ancelotti stated that his main mistake was falsely believing his team had lost control of [...]
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• My Ambition Is To Win Trophies –Lacroix Reacts After Move To Chelsea

  30-07-2026 15:35 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea’s new signing Maxence Lacroix has disclosed that his ambition is to win trophies with the club. Recall that the France international completed his £52 million transfer to Chelsea from Crystal Palace on Thursday after signing a 6-year deal keeping him at the club until the summer of 2032. Read Also:Henderson Terminates Brentford Contract Ahead [...]
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• Noonan wants response to ‘super disappointing’ defeat to Columbus

  30-07-2026 15:32 via soccernews.com
  Pat Noonan described FC Cincinatti's 2-1 defeat to the Columbus Crew as one of the most disappointing defeats he has overseen during his five years in charge of the club. 
  Noonan watched as his team were beaten 2-1 at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field last week, with quickfire goals from Jamal Thiare and Daniel Gazdag cancelling out Kevin Denkey's early opener. 
  Cincinnati's misery was further compounded in second-half stoppage time when Gerardo Valenzuela was given a st
  
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• Man Utd youngster Fredricson joins Lausanne-Sport in permanent deal

  30-07-2026 15:32 via soccernews.com
  Manchester United confirmed Tyler Fredricson will now embark on a "new adventure" after completing a permanent move to Lausanne-Sport on Thursday. 
  Fredricson has agreed to a three-year contract with the Swiss Super League, ending a long association with United, who he joined at under-nine level. 
  The 21-year-old made four first-team appearances for the Red Devils and was handed his Premier League debut in a 1-0 defeat to Wolves in April last year. 
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• ‘I’m excited to be here’ – Stones edging closer to joining Inter

  30-07-2026 14:32 via soccernews.com
  John Stones said he was "excited to be here" after landing in Italy ahead of his move to Serie A champions Inter. 
  Stones, who ended his trophy-laden 10-year spell with Manchester City at the end of last season, is expected to sign a two-year contract with Cristian Chivu's side. 
  The 32-year-old had been linked with other clubs in the Premier League, with Arsenal and Chelsea among his potential suitors, but he has now chosen to join Inter. 
  During his time at the Etihad Stadium, S
  
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