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• Wolves Cancel Training After Standoff With Arokodare

  22-07-2026 16:21 via completesports.com
  
  Championship side Wolves have canceled a first-team training session at their Compton Park training ground and deployed extra security after Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare refused to leave the pitch on Monday. According to Mirror, the incident occurred when new manager César Peixoto instructed the 25-year-old Nigerian that he was not permitted to participate in [...]
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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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• 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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• 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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• Glasgow 2026: Amusan Cruises Into Women’s 100m Hurdles Final

  30-07-2026 14:11 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan produced another breathtaking performance to qualify for the final of the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Thursday. The reigning world record holder powered to victory in her semi-final in a stunning 12.19 seconds, registering the fastest time ever recorded in the history of the event at [...]
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• WAFU B U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles Target Early Semi-Final Ticket Against Togo

  30-07-2026 13:26 via completesports.com
  
  The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will be aiming to secure an early place in the semi-finals of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship when they take on Togo’s Junior Sparrow Hawks in a crucial Group B encounter on Thursday afternoon (today). Abdu Maikaba’s side made an impressive start to their title defence with a thrilling [...]
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• Megapari Nigeria Review: 2026 Review on Bonuses, Features, Payouts

  30-07-2026 13:13 via completesports.com
  
  Reviewed by: Jacob Peter | Last updated: July 2026 Disclosure: This page may contain affiliate links. Bonus terms can change, so always confirm the latest offer on the official Megapari website. 18+ only. Please gamble responsibly. Megapari is an international betting site, but also a popular betting site in Nigeria. It’s been around since 2019 [...]
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• Done Deal: Awaziem Completes Permanent Move To Turkish Club Konyaspor

  30-07-2026 11:57 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem has completed a permanent move to Turkish Super Lig side Konyaspor, Completesports.com reports. The 29-year-old joined the Green and Whites from French club Nantes after putting pen to paper on a two-year contract. He will wear the No. 15 jersey for the 2026/27 campaign. Return To Turkey The move marks [...]
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• Match Preview WAFCON’26; Nigeria Vs Zambia

  30-07-2026 11:34 via completesports.com
  
  The Super Falcons have it all to play for! After a disappointing defeat to Malawi in their opening match, Nigeria now faces a must-win showdown against Zambia in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Can the nine-time African champions bounce back when it matters most, or will their hopes of progressing suffer another [...]
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• AC Milan Deny Legendary Captain Baresi Has Died

  30-07-2026 09:50 via completesports.com
  
  Milan have been forced to release a statement denying rumours that club legend and honorary vice president Franco Baresi had died. There had been some messages circulating on social media that Baresi had passed away at the age of 66. He had revealed in August 2025 that he underwent surgery to remove a pulmonary nodule [...]
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• World Cup 2026: FIFA Opens Disciplinary Proceedings Against Argentina

  30-07-2026 09:25 via completesports.com
  
  FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over their behaviour after their World Cup final loss to Spain and throughout the tournament, BBC Sport reports. Last week, the world governing body appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to assess what happened after the final whistle at the New York New Jersey Stadium, with multiple Argentina [...]
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• NNL: Remo Stars Appoint Ajibolade As New Head Coach

  30-07-2026 08:09 via completesports.com
  
  Remo Stars have confirmed the appointment of Olumide Ajibolade as their new head coach, Completesports.com reports. Ajibolade assumes the role after years of exceptional success in youth development and team management. The young tactician joined the Remo Stars’ Academy in 2019 as the U-17 head coach. Following the establishment of Beyond Limits Football Academy in [...]
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• Glasgow 2026: Idi Amin’s Grandson Questions Officials’ Decision After Being Disqualified For Headbutting Opponent

  30-07-2026 07:57 via completesports.com
  
  Aziz Abdul, the boxer grandson of former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, has expressed dissatisfaction after being disqualified at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, while Australian boxer Lekeisha Pergoliti advanced after a contentious win. Recall that Aziz Abdul (nicknamed Ringo) faced England’s Damar Thomas in a super-heavyweight quarter-final. He was disqualified in the third round for headbutting [...]
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• Ethiopian Players, Team Officials Abscond After Youth Football Tournament In Sweden

  30-07-2026 07:34 via completesports.com
  
  Around 20 people from Ethiopia have gone missing after taking part in the Gothia Cup football tournament in Gothenburg, Sweden. According to the police, the boys are between 14 and 17 years old, and one or more leaders are also missing. On the final day of this year’s Gothia Cup, a school administrator discovered that [...]
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• Don’t Sign Barcola –Carragher Warns Liverpool

  30-07-2026 07:07 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has warned the Reds against signing Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, questioning his massive valuation and suitability as a direct replacement for Mohamed Salah. Carragher noted that the staggering valuations, surpassing €150m to €170m (£145m+), shift the pressure from mere potential to an immediate expectation of being a world-class performer. Read [...]
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• Glasgow 2026: Nwachukwu Shatters World Record, Wins Discus Gold For Team Nigeria

  29-07-2026 23:10 via completesports.com
  
  Goodness Nwachukwu delivered a sensational performance to claim Team Nigeria’s seventh gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, breaking her own world record in the women’s F42-44/F61-64 discus event. Nwachukwu produced a stunning final throw of 39.66m, eclipsing her previous F42 world record by more than three metres to successfully defend her Commonwealth [...]
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• Serie A Club Reach Agreement With Inter Milan For Akinsamiro

  29-07-2026 22:32 via completesports.com
  
  Monza have reached an agreement with Serie A champions Inter Milan to sign Nigerian midfielder Ebenezer Akinsamiro on a permanent transfer. According to reports, Inter will receive €7.5 million for the deal, along with a 10 percent sell-on clause on any future transfer. The agreement does not include a buy-back clause, meaning the Nerazzurri have [...]
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