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• Why Salah Will Struggle To Adapt In Turkey –Waddle

  16-08-2026 11:44 via completesports.com
  
  Former Tottenham star Chris Waddle has warned that Mohamed Salah will face a tough challenge adapting to the Turkish Süper Lig following his surprising transfer to Trabzonspor. Waddle in a chat with Snabbare, noted that passionate Turkish fans turn on high-profile players quickly if early performances do not meet massive expectations. Read Also:Coppa Italia: Adams [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Cameroon’s Ngock Wins Best Player Award, Chawinga Claims Golden Boot

  17-08-2026 06:35 via completesports.com
  
  Cameroon midfielder Monique Ngock has been named the Best Player of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) following her impressive performances at the tournament. Malawi star Temwa Chawinga was also among the major award winners, claiming the Golden Boot after finishing as the tournament’s top scorer with five goals and two assists in [...]
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• Cameroon Outclass Malawi To Clinch First-Ever WAFCON Title

  16-08-2026 23:40 via completesports.com
  
  Cameroon cruised to a 3-0 victory over tournament debutants Malawi to claim their first ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) title, Yahoo Sports reports. Marie Ngah Manga’s close-range header put the Indomitable Lionesses ahead in the 20th minute and Naomi Eto doubled the lead with a stunning volley on the half hour mark in [...]
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• Plumptre Returns To Al-Ittihad Training After Injury Layoff

  16-08-2026 21:03 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has returned to training with Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad following a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to injury. Plumptre underwent surgery in March after sustaining a foot injury, which ruled her out of action for several months. The versatile defender subsequently missed the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, [...]
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• Odegaard: Arsenal Played Brilliantly Against Man City

  16-08-2026 20:54 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard has disclosed that the Gunners played so brilliantly in their 3-0 victory against Manchester City in the Community Shield match in Cardiff on Sunday. Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Odegaard scored the goals to secure Arsenal’s 18th Community Shield title. Read Also:I Can’t Believe Arsenal Considered Selling Lewis-Skelly — Carragher Reacting [...]
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• I’ve Been Struggling With Health Issue –Djokovic

  16-08-2026 20:29 via completesports.com
  
  Following a surprise second-round defeat at the Cincinnati Open, 39-year-old tennis star Novak Djokovic has disclosed that he has been managing an undisclosed, years-long health condition. He noted that the issue causes severe physical struggles during matches, particularly in hot and humid weather. Read Also:Tennis Star Announces Indefinite Break From Sport Recall that Djokovic suffered [...]
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• Adams Delighted With Winning Debut For Venezia

  16-08-2026 19:49 via completesports.com
  
  Akor Adams could not hide his excitement after helping Venezia secure a 3-2 victory over Modena in their Coppa Italia clash. The Nigeria international enjoyed a memorable debut for the Winged Lions, scoring twice and providing an assist in the Round of 64 encounter. Adams Hails Tough Win Adams expressed his delight at making an [...]
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• Ronaldo: ‘This Is Probably My Last Year Of Football’

  16-08-2026 19:11 via completesports.com
  
  Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo has disclosed that the 2026–27 campaign will probably be his final year in professional football. Speaking in an interview with Vogue, the 41-year-old stated he has his post-career plans mapped out as he chases the historic milestone of 1,000 career goals. Read Also:Arsenal Maintain Community Shield Dominance Over Man City [...]
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• Arsenal Maintain Community Shield Dominance Over Man City After 3-0 Win

  16-08-2026 18:33 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal put up a masterclass display as they hammered Manchester City 3-0 in the FA Community Shield inside the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales on Sunday. Goals from Ricardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz and skipper Martin Odegaard secured the dominant win for the Premier League champions. It is now four wins in four Community Shield encounters [...]
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• ‘I’m Not Worried’ —Nwabali Calm Over Super Eagles Goalkeeping Competition

  16-08-2026 18:29 via completesports.com
  
  Stanley Nwabali has revealed that his main priority is helping Chippa United enjoy a successful season rather than reclaiming the Super Eagles’ number one goalkeeping spot. Nwabali rejoined the South African club last month after previously leaving Chippa United in February. During his absence from the national team, Maduka Okoye and Arthur Okonkwo have featured [...]
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• Udinese Boss Praises Okoye After Coppa Italia Win Over Padova

  16-08-2026 16:07 via completesports.com
  
  Udinese head coach Kosta Runjaic has heaped praise on Maduka Okoye following the goalkeeper’s impressive performance against Padova. The Zebras secured a 1-0 victory over Padova in their Coppa Italia clash at the Bluenergy Stadium on Sunday. Keinan Davis scored the decisive goal for Udinese in the 35th minute. Okoye missed the entire pre-season due [...]
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• WAFCON 2026 Final: We’re Battle Ready –Fazili Speaks Ahead Malawi Vs Cameroon

  16-08-2026 15:25 via completesports.com
  Malawi women’s national team coach Lovemore Fazili has disclosed that his side is not intimidated or underestimating Cameroon ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final. He insisted that the Scorchers are fearless, well-prepared, and fully aiming to win the tournament. Fazili rejected the notion that Malawi are overawed underdogs against continental [...]
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• Super Falcons Star Deactivates Instagram Account After WAFCON 2026, W’Cup Failure

  16-08-2026 13:42 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie has deactivated her Instagram account following heavy online criticism and trolling from fans after Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup following a 2–1 playoff defeat to South Africa. A 2–1 loss to South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in the decisive playoff ended Nigeria’s qualification hopes for [...]
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• U-20 WWC: Falconets Line Up Poland, Korea Friendlies

  16-08-2026 12:00 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Falconets will take on Poland and Korea Republic in friendly matches as part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Moses Aduku’s side are currently in camp in Abuja, where they are stepping up preparations for the biennial competition. The Falconets are expected to depart for Poland on Monday, 24 [...]
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• Man City Target First-Ever FA Cup Community Shield Win Against Arsenal

  16-08-2026 10:17 via completesports.com
  
  Premier League holders Arsenal and FA Cup champions Manchester City will renew hostilities ahead of the 2026/27 football season when they square off in the 2026 Community Shield at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales on Sunday, SportsMole reports. The curtain-raiser is a repeat of the 2023 English Super Cup, in which Mikel Arteta got [...]
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• Coppa Italia: Adams To Face Okoye In Round Of 16 After Marking Venezia Debut With Brace, Assist In Modena Win

  16-08-2026 09:00 via completesports.com
  
  Akor Adams will come up against international teammate Maduka Okoye in the Coppa Italia round of 16, after helping new club Venezia beat Modena 3-2 by scoring two goals and providing an assist on Saturday night. Making his first appearance since his move from Spanish La Liga club Sevilla, Adams netted the late winner to [...]
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• I Can’t Believe Arsenal Considered Selling Lewis-Skelly — Carragher

  16-08-2026 08:13 via completesports.com
  
  Jamie Carragher has expressed disbelieve Arsenal would consider selling a Myles Lewis-Skelly with Manchester United and Chelsea linked with the talent of late. Amid their move for Bruno Guimaraes, it was suggested Lewis-Skelly, who played in midfield to good effect at the end of last season, could be sold, with it suggested he’d been offered [...]
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• Carrick: Man United Must Remain Positive Despite Loss To AC Milan

  16-08-2026 08:03 via completesports.com
  Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has urged fans and players to stay positive and keep their spirits up after a 4-2 pre-season defeat to AC Milan on Saturday. Despite twice leading through Harry Maguire and Patrick Dorgu, United conceded late goals in Poland, though Carrick insisted his team is ready for the new season. Read [...]
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• Millwall Boss Explains Azeez’s Early Substitution Against Bristol City

  16-08-2026 07:34 via completesports.com
  
  Millwall head coach Alex Neil has explained the reason behind Femi Azeez’s early substitution in the club’s victory over Bristol City. Azeez was replaced by Kyrell Lisbie after just 30 minutes of Millwall’s 2-0 win at Ashton Gate. Josh Coburn scored both goals for the Lions, while the hosts finished the game with 10 men [...]
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• Done Deal: Super Falcons Defender Joins Turkish Club Yüksekova Spor Kulübü

  16-08-2026 07:03 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons defender Jumoke Alani has completed a move to Turkish club Yüksekova Spor Kulübü, Completesports.com reports. Alani joins the Turkish outfit from Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) side Nasarawa Amazons. The 21-year-old centre-back has signed a one-year contract with Yüksekova Spor Kulübü. Alani makes the move to Europe following impressive spells in the NWFL [...]
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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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