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• Supercomputer Reveals 2026/27 Premier League Title Winners

  15-08-2026 09:52 via completesports.com
  The opening day of the Premier League season is fast approaching, with a supercomputer backing Arsenal to defend their title in the 2026-27 campaign. Mikel Arteta’s side ended a 22-year wait to be crowned champions last term, with the Gunners holding off Man City after finishing as runners-up in three successive seasons. Arteta will look [...]
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• Belgium: Durosinmi On Target As Genk Rally To Beat Westerlo

  15-08-2026 23:04 via completesports.com
  
  Rafiu Durosinmi was on target for the second consecutive game as Genk came from two goals down to defeat Westerlo 3-2 in their Belgian Pro League clash on Saturday night. Westerlo took the lead through Dylan Ourega in the seventh minute before Genk defender Matte Smets put the ball into his own net four minutes [...]
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• Musiala Collapses During Bayern Friendly Game With Leipzig

  15-08-2026 22:18 via completesports.com
  
  Jamal Musiala collapsed during Bayern Munich’s pre-season friendly with RB Leipzig at the Allianz Arena on Saturday, Daily Express reports. The game was played in temperatures as high as 33 degrees. It was the soaring heat that appeared to impact Musiala in the closing stages of the game. Musiala was a second-half substitute and scored [...]
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• Gabriel: Arsenal Eager To Win Every Trophy This Season

  15-08-2026 22:04 via completesports.com
  Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães has disclosed that the team’s painful UEFA Champions League final defeat serves as major fuel and motivation heading into the Community Shield. He emphasized that the squad is eager to bounce back, turn the disappointment into positive energy, and target multiple trophies in the new season. Read Also:Friendly: Chukwueze On Target, [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Algeria Beat Morocco On Penalty Shootout To Claim Bronze Medal

  15-08-2026 21:56 via completesports.com
  Algeria secured a historic bronze medal at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after overcoming Morocco 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the third-place play-off, SABC Sport reports. Morocco appeared on course for victory after Kautar Azraf broke the deadlock, giving the hosts a 1-0 advantage before the interval. The Atlas Lionesses then [...]
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• I Joined Atletico Madrid To Win Trophies –Romero

  15-08-2026 21:39 via completesports.com
  
  Atletico Madrid’s new signing Cristian Romero has disclosed that he joined the club with the mindset of winning trophies. The Argentina international completed a €40 million transfer from Tottenham Hotspur, signing a contract until June 2031. Read Also:Pre-Season: Boniface Late Strike Helps Leverkusen Beat Newcastle 2-1 Romero stated during his unveiling,”I am very happy, very [...]
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• Pre-Season: Boniface Late Strike Helps Leverkusen Beat Newcastle 2-1

  15-08-2026 20:44 via completesports.com
  Victor Boniface was on target as Bayer Leverkusen ended their pre-season with a 2-1 win against Newcastle United on Saturday. Boniface, alongside Nathan Tella, were introduced into the game with 10 minutes remaining in the game. Leverkusen got off to a perfect start as they took the lead in the first minute through Ibrahim Mazda. [...]
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• Coventry City Agree Deal To Sign Awoniyi From Nottingham Forest

  15-08-2026 19:37 via completesports.com
  
  Coventry City have reached an agreement to sign Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest on a permanent deal, reports Completesports.com. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the development on X on Saturday, revealing that an agreement has been reached between the two clubs. “EXCLUSIVE: Coventry City agree deal to sign Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest, [...]
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• Smith: Arsenal, Man City Will Challenge For Premier League Title

  15-08-2026 19:17 via completesports.com
  Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith has ruled out both Chelsea and Manchester United from the Premier League title race, predicting that the upcoming season’s championship battle is strictly a two-horse race between his former side, Arsenal, and Manchester City. In a chat with Metro via BestBettingSites.co.uk, Smith believes only Arsenal and Manchester City have the [...]
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• Friendly: Chukwueze On Target, Bags Assists As AC Milan Overcome Man United

  15-08-2026 19:09 via completesports.com
  
  Samuel Chukwueze registered a goal and two assists as AC Milan defeated Manchester United 4-2 in a pre-season friendly on Saturday. Manchester United made a flying start, with Harry Maguire giving them the lead in the second minute. The Red Devils dominated possession afterwards but failed to capitalise on their advantage. Read Also:Pre-Season: Chukwueze Provides [...]
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• NSC Salutes Junior D’Tigress On FIBA U-19 World Cup Qualification

  15-08-2026 18:03 via completesports.com
  
  The National Sports Commission ,NSC, has congratulated Nigeria’s U-18 women’s basketball team, the Junior D’Tigress, on securing qualification for the 2027 FIBA U-19 Women’s Basketball World Cup in China. The Nigerian girls displayed remarkable resilience and determination in their semi-final clash against hosts Côte d’Ivoire at the FIBA U-18 Women’s AfroBasket, edging the Ivorians 53-50 [...]
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• Alebiosu Faults Wolves Late Penalty Decision Vs Blackburn

  15-08-2026 14:56 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles defender Ryan Alebiosu has expressed clear frustration after conceding a controversial late penalty in Blackburn Rovers’ 2-2 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers in Friday’s Championship game. Raúl Jiménez scored the resulting penalty in the 93rd minute to deny Blackburn a win, with Alebiosu stating that he believed he was outside the penalty box when [...]
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• Championship Clubs Battle For Okonkwo

  15-08-2026 14:47 via completesports.com
  
  Charlton Athletic and Bolton Wanderers have reportedly expressed interest in signing Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo. Okonkwo’s future at Wrexham is uncertain following the arrival of Anthony Patterson from Sunderland this summer. Patterson is expected to become the Red Dragons’ new first-choice goalkeeper, which could see the Nigerian seek a move away from the club in [...]
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• Yirenkyi Is A Big Addition For Coventry –Lampard

  15-08-2026 14:26 via completesports.com
  Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has praised 20-year-old Ghanaian midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi, stating he believes the club-record signing will have a big career at the club. The praise followed Yirenkyi’s impressive performance and assist in the 2-0 friendly victory against Monaco on Friday. Read Also:Arsenal Ready To Increase Offer For Aston Villa Defender Konsa Recall [...]
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• EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Football Has Gone Down Terribly, We Must Introspect — Iroha

  15-08-2026 13:16 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigeria defender Ben Iroha has expressed deep concern over the state of Nigerian football, saying he finds it difficult to accept the country’s recent setbacks at various levels of the game, Completesports.com reports. Iroha spoke against the backdrop of the Flying Eagles’ failure to qualify for the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations and, [...]
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• Nigeria Secure Qualification For 2027 FIBA U-19 Women’s Basketball World Cup

  15-08-2026 12:48 via completesports.com
  
  Côte d’Ivoire’s smooth run at the FIBA U-18 Afrobasket came to an end on Friday last night following their 53-50 defeat to the Junior D’Tigress of Nigeria, who will now play Mali in Sunday’s final. With the win, Nigeria secured one of the two spots for African teams for the 2027 FIBA U-19 Women’s Basketball [...]
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• Coppa Italia: Udinese Boss Confirms Okoye Fit For Padova Clash

  15-08-2026 11:21 via completesports.com
  
  Udinese head coach Kosta Runjaic has confirmed that Maduka Okoye is available for the club’s Coppa Italia clash with Padova,reports Completesports.com. Okoye sustained a shoulder injury during Udinese’s pre-season training camp in Lienz, Austria. The Nigeria international was initially expected to miss the start of the new season as a result of the injury. However, [...]
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• ‘I’m Not Selling ’ —Galatasaray Chief Makes Firm Decision On Osimhen’s Future

  15-08-2026 09:44 via completesports.com
  
  Galatasaray president Dursun Özbek has declared that the club will not entertain any offers for Victor Osimhen this summer, reports Completesports.com. The 27-year-old has been linked with a move to Premier League champions Arsenal, who are reportedly keen on bringing the Nigeria international to England. The Gunners are said to be willing to include Gabriel [...]
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• Chelsea’s Acheampong Attracting Interest From Newly Promoted Premier League Club

  15-08-2026 09:26 via completesports.com
  Coventry are keen on signing Josh Acheampong and Chelsea could be willing to consider a deal for the defender, according to talkSPORT. That is despite the Blues previously labelling the academy graduate as untouchable heading into this summer’s transfer window. talkSPORT reported in June that Chelsea had rejected multiple approaches for Acheampong, insisting he would [...]
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• Gakpo Reaches Agreement To Join Tottenham Hotspur

  15-08-2026 09:07 via completesports.com
  Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has reached an agreement to join Tottenham Hotspur, according to reports in the Netherlands. The Netherlands international is one of Roberto De Zerbi’s top attacking targets alongside Manchester City winger Savinho. Gakpo, who was signed in a deal worth up to £45 million from PSV four years ago, has scored 50 [...]
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• We’ll Definitely Bounce Back —Super Falcons Star Babajide

  15-08-2026 08:43 via completesports.com
  
  Rinsola Babajide has assured that the Super Falcons will bounce back following their disappointing campaign at the 2026 WAFCON and failure to qualify for the women’s World Cup. Babajide stated this in a post on her official X handle. “Heartbroken to say the least. 💔🥺 “It really hurts to miss out on a World Cup [...]
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• ‘We’ll See ’ — Osimhen Speaks on Galatasaray Future

  15-08-2026 08:08 via completesports.com
  
  Victor Osimhen has addressed speculation surrounding his future at Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray, amid reports linking him with a move away from the club, Completesports.com reports. The Nigeria international has recently emerged as a reported transfer target for Premier League champions Arsenal. Osimhen Reacts To Arsenal Rumours Osimhen, however, played down the speculation, insisting [...]
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• ‘Let This Be A Wake-Up Call’ –Osimhen Reacts To Galatasaray’s 2-2 Draw Vs Corum

  15-08-2026 07:33 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has described Galatasaray’s 2-2 draw against newly promoted Çorum FK as a disappointment and a warning sign. Despite scoring a brilliant brace, including a 53rd minute opener and a 90th minute header to salvage a point, Osimhen warned that the team must wake up for a tough Süper Lig season. [...]
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• Arsenal Is My Home –Arteta

  15-08-2026 07:10 via completesports.com
  Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has assured Gunners fans they do not need to worry about his future, stating that he will resolve his contract situation when the time is right. In a chat with the club’s website, Arteta stated that his clear wish is to remain at Arsenal because he is extremely happy and feels [...]
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• National Sports Commission — Take the Lead and Solve Nigerian Football’s Problems – Odegbami

  15-08-2026 06:00 via completesports.com
  Nigerians are in pain. Two nights ago, the Super Falcons lost and failed to qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time in 35 years. It marked the climax of 12 years of being taken through avoidable pain and agony in losses, and frustration of failure to achieve what is easily within [...]
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• Osimhen Opens New League Season With Brace To Help Galatasaray Draw 2-2 With Newly Promoted Corum

  14-08-2026 23:01 via completesports.com
  Victor Osimhen kicked off the new Turkish Super Lig campaign with two goals, as he helped Galatasaray force newly promoted Corum to a 2-2 home draw on Friday. Despite going into the contest as clear favourites, Galatasaray were on the verge of suffering a shock defeat against Corum, who already had a player sent off [...]
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• Tennis Star Announces Indefinite Break From Sport

  14-08-2026 22:56 via completesports.com
  
  Former Wimbledon quarter-finalist Lulu Sun has announced an indefinite break from professional tennis, citing the relentless physical and mental demands of the sport’s competition schedule. Sun, who famously defeated Emma Raducanu during her 2024 Wimbledon run, stated she needs time away to rest and recover.  Read Also:Bolaji Wins Gold Medal At 2026 Peru Para Badminton [...]
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• NPFL: Shooting Stars Name Salisu Yusuf New Technical Adviser

  14-08-2026 21:25 via completesports.com
  
  Shooting Stars have announced the appointment of Salisu Yusuf as their new technical adviser, Completesports.com reports. Yusuf takes over from Nurudeen Aweroro, who recently parted ways with the five-time Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions. The former Super Eagles assistant coach arrives at the Oluyole Warriors with an impressive coaching pedigree spanning over two decades. [...]
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• Drug Gang Uses Haaland Stickers To Label Shipment Of Cocaine In Ecuador

  14-08-2026 21:21 via completesports.com
  
  Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland’s face has appeared on television screens, trading cards and adverts around the world, The Telegraph reports. Nonetheless, narcotics police were no doubt a little surprised to come across the Manchester City striker’s image when they seized hundreds of green packets filled with cocaine in a truck in Ecuador. Each of the [...]
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• Warren: Joshua, Fury Yet To Agree On Venue For Big Bout

  14-08-2026 19:47 via completesports.com
  British boxing promoter Frank Warren has disclosed that Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua must agree on a venue for their targeted November heavyweight fight, warning that the bout could be postponed or canceled if both camps cannot reach a final decision. Wembley Stadium in London was the initial choice, but start-time disagreements pushed Madison Square [...]
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