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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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• The Five Best Footballers In Mozambique’s History

  09-09-2026 14:28 via completesports.com
  
  For a country of around 33 million people, Mozambique has an outsized football heritage. Its greatest export was once called the finest player Africa has ever produced, and the modern Mambas now field men in the Premier League and the Champions League. That is part of why Mozambican fans study the Premier Bet football betting [...]
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• Arsenal Wrongly Denied Penalty Against Aston Villa —Panel Reveals

  09-09-2026 13:23 via completesports.com
  Arsenal should have been awarded a penalty at Aston Villa for Ian Maatsen’s challenge on Bruno Guimaraes, the Premier League’s Key Match Incidents Panel has ruled. The KMI Panel added that the Villa defender should also have received a second yellow card for the foul, and been sent off. The Gunners were leading 1-0 eight [...]
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• Done Deal: Former Flying Eagles Winger Joins Saudi Club Al-Qadsiah

  09-09-2026 12:35 via completesports.com
  Former Flying Eagles winger Sani Suleiman has completed his move to Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah, Completesports.com reports. Suleiman joins Brendan Rodgers’ side after a brief spell with Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig. The 20-year-old Nigerian moved to Germany from Slovakian club AS Trenčín in January 2026 but failed to make a competitive appearance for Leipzig. [...]
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• ‘Haaland Is An Animal, A Beast’ –Enzo

  09-09-2026 09:35 via completesports.com
  Manchester City midfielder Enzo Fernández has described Erling Haaland as an “animal, a beast” after combining for a goal in City’s UEFA Champions League win over Porto. Enzo told Prime Video Sport UK that every time he is on the pitch, he will look for Haaland to provide assists, calling him an amazing player and [...]
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• Fulham Move To Tie Down Bassey With New Contract

  09-09-2026 08:53 via completesports.com
  
  Premier League club Fulham are working on a new contract for Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey, Completesports.com reports. Bassey has one year remaining on his current deal with the London club, although Fulham have the option to trigger a one-year extension that would keep him at Craven Cottage until the summer of 2028. According to [...]
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• I Was Forced To Train Away From My Teammates —Jesus Opens Up On Last Days At Arsenal

  09-09-2026 08:20 via completesports.com
  
  Gabriel Jesus has aimed a parting shot at Arsenal after revealing he was forced to train away from his team-mates before securing a move to Barcelona. The Brazilian forward was left out of the Arsenal squad for their first two games of the season, with the expectation he would leave the club. Jesus ultimately sealed [...]
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• UCL: No Pressure –Yaya Speaks Ahead PSG Vs Slovan Bratislava

  09-09-2026 07:59 via completesports.com
  
  Slovan Bratislava coach Yaya Toure has disclosed that the team will face Paris Saint Germain with no pressure ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash at the Parc des Princes. Speaking in a press conference, Touré shared his thoughts on the historic milestone, the structural barriers African coaches face, and his perspective on facing the defending [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Ogunbote Appeals For Patience, Backing For Plateau United Players

  09-09-2026 07:56 via completesports.com
  
  Plateau United head coach Gbenga Ogunbote has called on the club’s supporters to remain patient and continue backing the team throughout the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season, Completesports.com reports. The Peace Boys secured their first win of the campaign on Sunday, edging Kwara United 1-0 in a Matchday 2 encounter at the New [...]
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• McTominay Undergoes Successful Heart Surgery

  09-09-2026 07:37 via completesports.com
  
  Scott McTominay has undergone successful surgery on a heart issue, Napoli have confirmed. McTominay was diagnosed with mild benign arrhythmia, which is an irregular heartbeat. A statement from Napoli, as reported by talkSPORT,read: “On Tuesday morning, Scott McTominay underwent an ablation procedure at Spire Manchester Hospital. The operation was a complete success. McTominay will rest [...]
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• UCL: Madrid Edge Out Inter As Man City Overcome Porto Away

  08-09-2026 23:37 via completesports.com
  Real Madrid began this season’s UEFA Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 home win against Inter Milan on Tuesday night. Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde were on target for Madrid while Carlos Augusto got Inter’s goal. Mbappé opened the scoring in the 14th minute assisted by Moroccan international Brahim Díaz before Valverde doubled the [...]
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• Scholes Criticises Carrick’s Decision To Deploy Cunha As Striker

  08-09-2026 22:43 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has criticized Red Devils manager Michael Carrick’s decision to deploy Matheus Cunha as a center-forward, describing the team’s attack as a struggle to watch. Scholes noted that Cunha’s best position remains unclear and urged Carrick to start Benjamin Sesko instead. Read Also:U-20 WWC: Falconets Will Bounce Back Against China, Captain [...]
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• U-20 WWC: Falconets Will Bounce Back Against China, Captain Uzoma Assures

  08-09-2026 22:18 via completesports.com
  
  Falconets captain Christianah Uzoma is confident Nigeria will bounce back from their disappointing defeat to Spain at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The Falconets suffered a 2-0 loss to La Rojita in their opening Group F fixture on Monday. Marisa Garcia opened the scoring for Spain in the 13th minute after a goalmouth [...]
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• Amrabat Quits Morocco Ahead Of AFCON 2027 Qualifiers

  08-09-2026 22:14 via completesports.com
  Moroccan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat has officially made himself unavailable for national team selection. He stated that he will not play under current head coach Mohamed Ouahbi but emphasized that he is not retiring from international football. Read Also:Friendly: Super Eagles To Face Russia In Nizhny Novgorod October 6 In a detailed Instagram post, the AFC [...]
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• Aston Villa Begin Champions League Campaign With 3-2 Win At Club Brugge

  08-09-2026 21:11 via completesports.com
  Aston Villa produced a superb attacking display to end their scoring concerns and begin their Champions League campaign with a thrilling 3-2 win over Club Brugge. The Europa League winners had failed to score in their first three Premier League matches, having had just one shot on target, but their attack clicked in Belgium as [...]
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• Eguavoen Named Interim Super Falcons Head Coach

  08-09-2026 20:38 via completesports.com
  Former Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has been appointed interim head coach of Nigeria’s Senior Women’s National Team, the Super Falcons, for their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying fixtures against Comoros in October.1 Eguavoen, popularly known as ‘Cerezo’, will take charge of the team as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) continues its search for a [...]
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• Ronaldo Snubbed As Messi, Yamal, Rice, Mbappe, Haaland Make 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or Award Shortlist

  08-09-2026 18:45 via completesports.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo was excluded in the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or, while long time rival Lionel Messi made the cut. Organisers of the award, France Football, announced the nominees today (Tuesday, September 8, 2026). The five-time winner (last nominated in 2022) was omitted for a fourth consecutive year despite Al-Nassr winning the [...]
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• Ronaldo Snubbed Again As Messi, Yamal, Rice, Mbappe, Haaland Make 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or Award Shortlist

  08-09-2026 18:45 via completesports.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo was excluded in the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or, while long time rival Lionel Messi made the cut. Organisers of the award, France Football, announced the nominees today (Tuesday, September 8, 2026). The five-time winner (last nominated in 2022) was omitted for a fourth consecutive year despite Al-Nassr winning the [...]
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• Goalkeeper Of Ninth-Tier English Club Set To Become Uganda King

  08-09-2026 18:37 via completesports.com
  
  George Desmond Kamurasi, a 36-year-old non-league goalkeeper and captain for the south-east London club SE Dons, has been selected by a royal committee to become the next king (omukama) of the Tooro Kingdom in Uganda. According to Daily Mail, Kamurasi was chosen following the death of his cousin, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, [...]
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• Mendieta Backs Barcelona To Win Champions League

  08-09-2026 17:37 via completesports.com
  
  Former Valencia midfielder Gaizka Mendieta has disclosed that the UEFA Champions League remains the ultimate ambition for Barcelona, its fans, and players following a strong start to the season. In a chat with Casinolyze, Mendieta noted that while domestic success is always targeted, the European trophy is what everyone at the club desires most. Read [...]
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• Edo Queens Rewarded With N50m For WAFU B Women’s Champions League Triumph

  08-09-2026 17:35 via completesports.com
  
  Edo Queens have been rewarded with a whopping N50 million for winning the 2026 WAFU B Women’s Champions League. Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, announced the cash reward on Tuesday during a reception held in honour of the victorious team in Benin City. The players and their officials returned home to a hero’s welcome following [...]
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• Liverpool Vs Atletico: Reds Seek Momentum Against Unpredictable Rojiblancos In Champions League Opening Round

  08-09-2026 17:22 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool are set to host Atletico Madrid in their UEFA Champions League opener at Anfield on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The Reds are looking to build momentum following a dismal start to the season while Atletico are seeking for consistency after a hot and cold start. Teams’ Form And Recent Performances Liverpool Liverpool began the [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Iorfa Hails Barau FC Players After Hard-Fought Draw Against Kun Khalifat

  08-09-2026 16:31 via completesports.com
  
  Barau FC General Manager, Dominic Iorfa, has praised his players for their resilience after they secured a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Kun Khalifat in a EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday 2 encounter at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri. Difficult Build-Up Iorfa’s satisfaction was particularly significant given the challenging circumstances the team faced just [...]
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• Super Falcons’ Abiodun Ruled Out For Rest Of Season With Injury

  08-09-2026 14:46 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 season after her NWSL club, Washington Spirit, confirmed that she will undergo surgery this week. Abiodun was initially expected to spend about two months on the sidelines, but the club has now placed her on the season-ending injury list. “The [...]
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• Chelsea To Launch January Bid For Premier League Midfield Star

  08-09-2026 14:36 via completesports.com
  Chelsea are understood to be in a strong position to land Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, with sources stating the club have made fresh moves ahead of a potential January transfer. The West London side are seeking another central midfielder after selling Enzo Fernandez and seeing a deal for Monaco’s Lamine Camara collapse. With numbers stretched, [...]
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• US Open: ‘She’s One Of The Best Players In The World’ –Wilander Hails Zheng After Ousting Swiatek

  08-09-2026 13:01 via completesports.com
  Former world number one, Mats Wilander, has described Zheng Qinwen as one of the best tennis players in the world. Wilander made this known after Zheng ousted six-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-3 in the fourth round of the US Open. Read Also:I Don’t Start My Training With Breakfast –Serena Reacting to the [...]
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• Friendly: Super Eagles To Face Russia In Nizhny Novgorod October 6

  08-09-2026 12:50 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on Russia in an international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Tuesday, October 6, 2026,reports Completesports.com. The encounter will come exactly one week after Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Matchday 2 qualifying fixture against Guinea-Bissau’s Djurtus in Bissau on Tuesday, 29 September. Eric Chelle’s side will begin [...]
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• Arsenal To Battle PSG, Bayern For 2026 Ballon d’Or Men’s Club Of The Year Award

  08-09-2026 12:21 via completesports.com
  
  Defending Premier League champions Arsenal have been nominated for the 2026 Ballon d’Or Men’s Club of the Year award. Organisers of the award, Ballon d’Or, confirmed Arsenal’s nomination on their X handle on Tuesday. The Gunners were shortlisted alongside Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, Champions League title holders Paris Saint-Germain, Brazilian giants Flamengo and Norwegian outfit [...]
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• Maresca: How Fatherhood Has Made Haaland A Complete Person

  08-09-2026 11:35 via completesports.com
  Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has disclosed that fatherhood has helped Erling Haaland mature into a complete person on and off the pitch. Speaking ahead of Manchester City’s Champions League opener against FC Porto, Maresca noted that Haaland’s life completely changed after the birth of his son in late 2024. Read Also:U-20 WWC: China Coach [...]
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• England Or Nigeria? 6 Players Who Made The Switch

  08-09-2026 10:24 via completesports.com
  
  Discover six notable footballers who switched from England’s youth setup to represent Nigeria, including: Victor Moses AFCON 2013 winner Alex Iwobi 98+ Super Eagles appearances Ola Aina three-time AFCON player Ademola Lookman two-time AFCON Team of the Tournament Shola Ameobi 2014 World Cup player Sone Aluko former Super Eagles winger Which player made the biggest [...]
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