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• Why Barcola Can Take Liverpool To Next Level –Gerrard

  29-08-2026 17:16 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has disclosed that Bradley Barcola is an incredible talent who can take the Reds to the next level as the club closes in on a massive deal. Speaking on TNT Sports, Gerrard noted that Barcola hasn’t even hit his ceiling yet and possesses the high-level qualities to elevate the team. Read [...]
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• Barcelona Agree Shock Deal To Sign Arsenal Star Forward

  30-08-2026 15:40 via completesports.com
  
  Barcelona have agreed a shock deal with Arsenal to sign striker Gabriel Jesus, Metro reports. Jesus was left out of Arsenal’s first two games of the new season and has been training away from Mikel Arteta’s first team. Much was expected of Jesus following his £45m move from Manchester City in 2022 given he hit [...]
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• NPFL: Atule Targets 20-Goal Haul For Barau FC

  30-08-2026 14:59 via completesports.com
  
  Barau FC winger Joseph Atule has set his sights on scoring up to 20 goals in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, this season. Atule is expected to play a key role for the Maliya Boys as they look to make a strong impression in the new campaign. The former Enyimba player contributed five goals [...]
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• ‘Itauma Is Well’ –Warren Provides Update On British Boxer’s Health

  30-08-2026 14:01 via completesports.com
  Frank Warren’s promotional company, Queensberry Promotions, has confirmed that Moses Itauma is well following his medical scare after his heavyweight fight against Filip Hrgović. The 21-year-old heavyweight prospect suffered a 9th-round stoppage loss to Hrgović at London’s O2 Arena. Due to severe exhaustion and a potential leg injury, Itauma had to be carried out of [...]
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• EPL: We Must Start Winning Games –Carrick Speaks Ahead Man United Vs Ipswich

  30-08-2026 13:29 via completesports.com
  Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has disclosed that his team is eager to bounce back from their opening-day setback and return to winning football matches ahead of their fixture against Ipswich Town. Following a 2-0 defeat to Hull City, Carrick hit back at critics who claimed the players lacked effort or passion. Read Also:Done Deal: [...]
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• Done Deal: Martínez Seals Permanent Move To Chelsea

  30-08-2026 12:06 via completesports.com
  Chelsea have completed the signing of Argentina international goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa. The experienced shot-stopper has put pen to paper on a three-year contract with the Premier League giants. Martínez, 33, arrives at Stamford Bridge with a wealth of experience, having established himself as one of the Premier League’s top goalkeepers during his [...]
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• He Needs More Experience —Hrgovic Speaks After Shock Knockout Win Over Unbeaten Itauma

  30-08-2026 09:24 via completesports.com
  Croatia’s Filip Hrgovic has said British-Nigerian, Moses Itauma, need more experience if he hopes to become successful in heavyweight boxing. On Saturday night at the O2 Arena, Itauma was given an education, as he ran out of gas and the experience of Hrgovic carried the 34-year-old Croatian to the vacant IBF heavyweight title. The referee [...]
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• British-Nigerian Boxer Itauma Suffers First Defeat In Heavyweight Title Fight

  30-08-2026 08:35 via completesports.com
  
  Filip Hrgovic produced one of the shocks of the boxing year, stopping an exhausted Moses Itauma in the ninth round at The O2 to win the vacant IBF heavyweight title and become Croatia’s first world heavyweight champion, Sky Sports reports. Itauma, unbeaten coming into the fight and one of the sport’s most talked about young [...]
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• Man City Open Talks With Liverpool Over Gakpo

  30-08-2026 08:10 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City have opened talks with Liverpool about signing attacker Cody Gakpo, BBC Sport reports. The Netherlands forward’s future is set to become one of the key storylines heading into the final three days of the transfer window. The 27-year-old has attracted concrete interest from City and Tottenham Hotspur, but sources indicate that City is [...]
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• Osimhen Is A Good Friend Of Mine –Leão

  30-08-2026 07:49 via completesports.com
  Portuguese star Rafael Leão has confirmed that Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is a good friend of his following his move to Galatasaray. Leão stated that the Nigerian international is a good friend, which influenced his decision to join the Turkish club over other offers. In an interview with Forza Cimbom, the forward expressed excitement [...]
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• Galatasaray Boss Lauds Osimhen’s Display Against Göztepe

  30-08-2026 07:38 via completesports.com
  
  Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has showered praise on Victor Osimhen following the club’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Göztepe at RAMS Park on Saturday night. The defending champions fought back from a goal down to claim maximum points from the keenly contested encounter. Osimhen was instrumental in the victory, registering a goal and an assist [...]
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• Djokovic: I Am Prepared For US Open

  30-08-2026 07:14 via completesports.com
  Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has disclosed that he’s prepared for his 20th US Open appearance and his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title. Djokovic noted that his early exit at the Cincinnati Open gave him two extra weeks to train. He used this time to get his body and mind ready for [...]
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• Awoniyi Disappointed With Coventry Defeat To Hull City

  30-08-2026 06:57 via completesports.com
  
  Taiwo Awoniyi has expressed his disappointment after Coventry City suffered a 1-0 home defeat to fellow Premier League newcomers Hull City. Frank Lampard’s side were beaten by the Tigers at the CBS Arena on Saturday, with Liam Millar scoring the decisive goal eight minutes from time. Coventry enjoyed good spells in the encounter and created [...]
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• Lookman Scores First League Goal Of The Season As Atletico Clinch Top Spot After 3-1 Win At Sevilla

  30-08-2026 00:07 via completesports.com
  
  Ademola Lookman opened his La Liga goals account for the new season as Atletico Madrid defeated Sevilla 3-1 away on Saturday. The win took Atletico to top spot on seven points while Sevilla are in fifth position on six points in the league table. Also in action was Chidera Ejuke, who was brought on in [...]
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• Turkey: Osimhen On Target, Bags Assist As Galatasaray Beat Göztepe 3-2

  29-08-2026 23:03 via completesports.com
  
  Victor Osimhen was on target and also registered an assist as Galatasaray secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Göztepe at RAMS Park on Saturday night. The visitors stunned the home crowd by taking the lead through Novatus Miroshi in the 16th minute. Galatasaray responded before the break, with Colombia international Davinson Sánchez restoring parity in [...]
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• Turkey: Iheanacho Inspires Bursaspor Comeback Victory Over Kayserispor

  29-08-2026 22:21 via completesports.com
  
  Kelechi Iheanacho delivered an impressive performance as Bursaspor came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Kayserispor in Saturday’s Trendyol 1. Lig encounter. Kayserispor took the lead shortly after the half-hour mark, with Florent Hasani converting from the penalty spot. The hosts held on to their advantage until the break, but Bursaspor fought their [...]
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• Serie A: Okoye Concedes Twice, Akinsanmiro Features In Udinese’s Win Over Monza

  29-08-2026 22:05 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye conceded two goals while making three saves as Udinese secured a dramatic 3-2 away victory against AC Monza in Saturday’s Serie A match. Despite letting in two goals from Monza’s Andrea Colpani and Gustavo Varela, Okoye delivered a vital performance between the posts to help resist a fierce second-half comeback [...]
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• Bundesliga: Moffi Features As Borussia Dortmund Edge Hamburg

  29-08-2026 21:07 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi was in action as Hamburg lost 2-0 to Borussia Dortmund in Saturday’s Bundesliga game. The Nigerian international, who recently joined Hamburg from French Ligue 1 side OGC Nice, was handed the number nine jersey at his new club. Read Also:Ajayi, Awoniyi Feature, Onyeka Out Injured As Hull Defeat Coventry, Move [...]
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• Done Deal: Former Flying Eagles Captain Joins Finnish Club FC Inter Turku

  29-08-2026 20:30 via completesports.com
  Former Flying Eagles captain Daniel Bameyi has completed a move to Finnish club FC Inter Turku. The 20-year-old defender joins Inter Turku following a spell with Slovenian outfit ND Primorje, where he gained his first experience of European club football. Bameyi moved to Primorje from Nigerian academy Yum-Yum FC in September 2025 and featured six [...]
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• Iraola Faults Liverpool’s Lack Of Intensity Without The Ball Vs Nottingham Forest

  29-08-2026 20:19 via completesports.com
  Following his team’s 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest, Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has openly criticized his squad’s poor start to the match, explicitly blaming a sluggish first half for their failure to secure three points. Iraola noted that the team was far too passive without the ball in the first half. He revealed that they [...]
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• Leão Becomes Teammate With Osimhen At Galatasaray

  29-08-2026 20:18 via completesports.com
  
  Portugal international Rafael Leão is now teammate with Victor Osimhen following his move to Galatasaray from Serie A giants AC Milan. On Saturday, Galatasaray posted a short video on X of the 27-year-old player sitting on a plane and sending a message to the club’s fans. Leão, who played at the World Cup this year, [...]
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• Pinnick: I Had A Warm Relationship With Keshi

  29-08-2026 19:21 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick has disclosed that he had a warm, respectful, and personal relationship with the late Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi. Pinnick maintained that they shared a good bond and noted that he was the first person to arrive at Keshi’s home after the coach passed away in 2016. [...]
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• Ajayi, Awoniyi Feature, Onyeka Out Injured As Hull Defeat Coventry, Move Up To Second In League Table

  29-08-2026 18:19 via completesports.com
  Liam Millar scored with less than 10 minutes remaining, as Hull City edged out Coventry City 1-0 in a battle of newly promoted teams in Saturday’s Premier League clash. Nigeria internationals Semi Ajayi and Taiwo Awoniyi were in action for Hull and Coventry respectively. Both players played for 90 minutes. Awoniyi’s Nigerian teammate Frank Onyeka [...]
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• Done Deal: Nigerian Midfielder Seals Move To Czech Club Sparta Prague

  29-08-2026 17:44 via completesports.com
  
  Czech First League giants Sparta Prague have completed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Linus Zika from Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Sporting Lagos. Sporting Lagos confirmed the transfer in a statement on their official website. “We are delighted to announce the transfer of academy graduate Linus Zika to 14-time Czech champions Sparta Prague,” the [...]
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• Premier League: Aina Stars In Forest’s Thrilling Draw With Liverpool

  29-08-2026 16:05 via completesports.com
  
  Ola Aina produced an impressive display as Nottingham Forest battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday. Aina , who made his second consecutive Premier League start of the season, was booked five minutes after the restart before making way for Luca Netz late in the encounter. Forest stunned the hosts [...]
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• NPFL: Imama Targets Positive Start As Abia Warriors Host Kun Khalifat In Oriental Derby

  29-08-2026 14:38 via completesports.com
  Abia Warriors technical adviser Imama Amapakabo has declared his side ready for the new Nigeria Premier Football League season. Abia Warriors Ready For New Season Imama stressed the importance of starting the campaign strongly and building momentum during the opening weeks of the season. “To say we’re not prepared would be unthinkable. I believe Abia [...]
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• ‘I Feel Very Good’ — Durosinmi Thrilled To Maintain Scoring Streak For Genk

  29-08-2026 13:42 via completesports.com
  Rafiu Durosinmi has expressed his delight after continuing his impressive scoring run for KRC Genk, Completesports.com reports. The Nigeria international maintained his superb start to life in Belgium by finding the net in Genk’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Beveren on Friday night. Durosinmi opened the scoring for the Smurfs from the penalty spot in the [...]
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• How Nigeria’s Falconets Performed In 11 Previous FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup

  29-08-2026 11:27 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Falconets will continue their quest for an elusive world title as they join other teams in Poland for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. This 12th edition of the tournament will run from 5 to 27 September 2026, with 24 teams competing. This will be the Falconets’ 12th appearance since making their debut [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 132: Segun Odegbami On Nigeria’s Maiden AFCON Triumph

  29-08-2026 11:07 via completesports.com
  
  On March 22, 1980, the Green Eagles wrote their names on the African football history by claiming their maiden African title after defeating Algeria 3–0 at the National Stadium, Surulere in Lagos. That achievement became a reference point for future generations as Nigeria would go on to win the AFCON again in 1994 and 2013, [...]
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• 1xCup 2026: Goals Dry Up As Joy Cometh, BYT, AUX, Young Stars Triumph

  29-08-2026 10:47 via completesports.com
  The goals dried up during Friday’s action in the 1xCup 2026 qualifiers as four matches produced three narrow victories and a dramatic penalty-shootout win, with Joy Cometh FC recording the biggest victory of the day. A total of six goals were scored in four matches at the Inspire Sports Ground, Cappa, Oshodi, Lagos, averaging a [...]
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