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Nigeria youngster Orakpo leaves OGC Nice to join Etebo at Gençlerbirliği
Nigeria youngster Victor Orakpo has left French club OGC Nice to join Turkish side Gençlerbirliği on loan, giving the highly rated forward another chance to build his senior career, Soccernet.ng reports. Nice confirmed on Thursday that it had reached an agreement with Gençlerbirliği for Orakpo’s loan, which includes an option to buy. The 20-year-old joined […]
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Spurs Leave Richarlison Out Of Premier League Squad
Tottenham Hotspur have left Brazil international Richarlison out of their Premier League squad for the 2026-27 season. Richarlison has been told he is not part of head coach Roberto De Zerbi’s plans and that the decision was communicated to the 29-year-old before the transfer deadline to give him the opportunity to find a new club. [...] The post Spurs Leave Richarlison Out Of Premier League Squad appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Trabzonspor Chief Doğan Dismisses Onuachu Exit Talk
Trabzonspor President Ertuğrul Doğan  has once again reiterated the club’s desire to keep Paul Onuachu. The Nigeria international has been widely linked to a lucrative transfer to Saudi Arabia There are further speculations that Onuachu could be sold by the Turkish Super Lig club following the arrival of Guinea-Bissau international Franculino Djú from Danish outfit [...] The post Trabzonspor Chief Doğan Dismisses Onuachu Exit Talk appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Arsenal Confirm Martinelli’s Record Transfer To Al-Hilal
Premier League champions Arsenal have confirmed that Gabriel Martinelli has joined Saudi Arabia giants Al-Hilal in a club-record £60m. The deal, which is a fixed fee and includes a sell-on clause, surpasses the £40m Arsenal sold Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for to Liverpool in the summer of 2017. “Gabriel Martinelli has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal [...] The post Arsenal Confirm Martinelli’s Record Transfer To Al-Hilal appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Gabriel Martinelli Completes Move To Al-Hilal From Arsenal
Gabriel Martinelli has completed a transfer to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, bringing an end to his time at Arsenal. The Brazilian winger joined the Gunners as a teenager and went on to become one of the more exciting attacking players in the Premier League. Martinelli was part of the Arsenal squad that mounted serious […] The post Gabriel Martinelli Completes Move To Al-Hilal From Arsenal appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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‘It’s Special’ –Sharapova Lauds Serena’s Tennis Comeback
Former Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova has praised Serena Williams’ dedication to returning to tennis while balancing motherhood, calling her commitment “special”. Speaking to People, Sharapova highlighted the rigorous training, recovery, fueling, and preparation required for a comeback that most people never see. Read Also:Prioritize Your Recovery –Del Potro Advises Alcaraz Sharapova expressed deep admiration [...] The post ‘It’s Special’ –Sharapova Lauds Serena’s Tennis Comeback appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Venezia coach explains key area Akor Adams must improve
Venezia head coach Giovanni Stroppa has explained the key areas Super Eagles striker Akor Adams must improve following the club's 2-1 defeat to Udinese in the Coppa Italia Round of 32 on Wednesday, Soccernet.ng reports. The newly promoted Serie A side were eliminated from the 2026-27 Coppa Italia after suffering a narrow defeat at the Bluenergy Stadium, […]
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Trabzonspor chief breaks silence on Paul Onuachu’s future
Trabzonspor president Ertuğrul Doğan has shared an update on the future of Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu amid rumours linking the striker with a potential exit from the Turkish club before the transfer window closes, Soccernet.ng reports. Onuachu has been heavily linked with a move away from Trabzonspor throughout the summer following an impressive 2025-26 campaign with […]
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‘This Is A Great Step In My Career’ –Chido Obi Reacts After Joining Willem II
Chido Obi has disclosed that his season-long loan move from Manchester United to Dutch Eredivisie side Willem II is a major milestone in his professional journey. Recall that Obi joined Willem II on a straight, season-long loan until June 2027, with no buy option included. The move is an opportunity for Obi to play first-team [...] The post ‘This Is A Great Step In My Career’ –Chido Obi Reacts After Joining Willem II appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AS Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro Reveals Why Folarin Balogun Walked Away From Everton Transfer
Monaco’s CEO Thiago Scuro has broken his silence on the dramatic collapse of Folarin Balogun’s proposed deadline-day transfer to Everton. The deal had been structured as a €50 million package that would have also triggered Arsenal’s 17.5% sell-on clause from when they sold Balogun to Monaco. Everything appeared to be moving smoothly at first, with […] The post AS Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro Reveals Why Folarin Balogun Walked Away From Everton Transfer appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Arteta, Alonso, Maresca To Battle For August Premier League Manager Of The Month Award
Mikel Arteta (Arsenal), Xabi Alonso (Chelsea), Sergej Jakirovic (Hull City) and Enzo Maresca (Manchester City) have been nominated for the Premier League August Manager of the Month award. The four nominees were unveiled by organisers of the English topflight, the Premier League, today (Thursday. Chelsea’s new manager, Alonso, opened his tenure with a 100 per [...] The post Arteta, Alonso, Maresca To Battle For August Premier League Manager Of The Month Award appeared first on Complete Sports.
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WAFU B U-17 Championship: Golden Eaglets Draw Côte d’Ivoire, Niger In Group B
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have been drawn alongside Côte d’Ivoire and Niger in Group B of the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship. The top two teams in the group will advance to the semi-finals of the competition. Hosts Burkina Faso will battle Ghana, Benin Republic and Togo in Group A. Read Also:WAFU B U-17 Championship: Golden [...] The post WAFU B U-17 Championship: Golden Eaglets Draw Côte d’Ivoire, Niger In Group B appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Saudi Pro League Same Quality As Premier League —Ex-Aston Villa Star Watkins
Ollie Watkins has claimed that the Saudi Pro League is on the same level as the Premier League in terms of quality after scoring on debut for Al-Hilal. Watkins turned heads by swapping Aston Villa for the Riyadh club in a £51million transfer last week. The England striker signed a three-year deal with Al-Hilal after [...] The post Saudi Pro League Same Quality As Premier League —Ex-Aston Villa Star Watkins appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Babel: Barcola Not Capable Of Replacing Salah At Liverpool
Former Netherlands international Ryan Babel has disclosed that it is impossible for Bradley Barcola to directly fill the shoes of club legend Mohamed Salah at Liverpool. While Liverpool spent big to bring in Bradley Barcola from PSG, the former player pointed out that Barcola primarily operates on the left wing, whereas Salah dominated the right [...] The post Babel: Barcola Not Capable Of Replacing Salah At Liverpool appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Joao Pedro And Cole Palmer Fire Chelsea To Victory In Seven-Goal Brighton Thriller
Chelsea and Brighton served up a breathtaking seven-goal spectacle, with both Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer finding the net in a match full of drama. The result continued Chelsea’s strong recent form and underlined their ambitions for the remainder of the season as they pushed for top honours. Cole Palmer once again proved his quality, […] The post Joao Pedro And Cole Palmer Fire Chelsea To Victory In Seven-Goal Brighton Thriller appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Cole Palmer Nominated For Premier League Goal Of The Month Award
Cole Palmer has been nominated for the Premier League Goal of the Month award, with fans now able to vote for the Chelsea forward online. The England international has been one of the most eye-catching players in the top flight, consistently producing moments of individual brilliance throughout the season. Palmer has established himself as one […] The post Cole Palmer Nominated For Premier League Goal Of The Month Award appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Manchester City Step Up Move For Echegini
Manchester City are pushing to sign Super Falcons midfielder Jennifer Echegini from Paris Saint-Germain, Completesports.com reports. The Women’s Super League champions have already had several offers rejected by the French giants. However, according to Guardian Sport women’s football writer Tom Garry, City are still working to complete a deal for Echegini before the WSL transfer [...] The post Manchester City Step Up Move For Echegini appeared first on Complete Sports.
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West Ham United Put Four Past Wolverhampton Wanderers To Claim First Win Of The Season
West Ham United secured their first victory of the season with an impressive 4-2 home win against Wolverhampton Wanderers at the London Stadium. The Hammers produced an energetic and convincing display to get off the mark, ending what had been a frustrating start to their campaign with three points. West Ham’s attacking intent was clear […] The post West Ham United Put Four Past Wolverhampton Wanderers To Claim First Win Of The Season appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Ex-Super Eagles star questions Akor Adams’ Venezia move
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has questioned Akor Adams’ decision to leave Sevilla for newly promoted Serie A club Venezia, Soccernet.ng reports. Adams completed a €16 million move from Sevilla to Venezia in July, with the deal potentially rising to €23 million with add-ons. The transfer raised eyebrows, particularly because Adams was coming off […]
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Obafemi Martins Backs Seyi Tinubu To Become NFF President. Do You Agree?
Former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins has thrown his weight behind Seyi Tinubu to become the next President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), following Ibrahim Gusau’s resignation from the position. Martins believes Tinubu could bring fresh ideas and renewed energy to the administration of Nigerian football at a crucial time for the game. But [...] The post Obafemi Martins Backs Seyi Tinubu To Become NFF President. Do You Agree? appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Troost-Ekong Earns Governor Eno’s Praise For Grassroots Football Investment
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has commended former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong for investing in grassroots football and creating opportunities for young talents to develop their skills and pursue professional careers, Completesports.com reports. Troost-Ekong Foundation Praised For Grassroots Development Governor Eno spoke during the closing ceremony of the second edition of the [...] The post Troost-Ekong Earns Governor Eno’s Praise For Grassroots Football Investment appeared first on Complete Sports.
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The Best Sports-Themed Board Games For Football Fans
Football fans are used to analysing games long after the final whistle. Should the manager have changed formation earlier? Was that expensive summer signing really necessary? Could the full-back have pushed higher? For people who enjoy that side of the sport, a board game can turn those discussions into decisions. Sports-themed board games have become [...] The post The Best Sports-Themed Board Games For Football Fans appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Rain.gg Highlights The Features Players Should Look For In A Csgo Skins Upgrader
A good skin collection can take time to build. Players may end up with several lower-tier items that no longer fit what they want from their inventory, yet selling everything and starting again is not always appealing. This is where skin upgrading has found a place in the wider CS2 community. Rain.gg brings an alternative [...] The post Rain.gg Highlights The Features Players Should Look For In A Csgo Skins Upgrader appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Ranking Super Eagles’ greatest ever captains: Okocha 3rd, Mikel 6th
Nigeria Super Eagles' history is filled with captains who led teams through very different eras, Soccernet.ng reports. Some lifted Africa Cup of Nations trophies. Others took the Super Eagles to the World Cup, Olympic glory or memorable victories against some of football's strongest nations. The captain's armband also carried a different weight in each generation. […]
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Celtic Crush Aberdeen 3-0 To Strengthen Scottish Premiership Position
Celtic delivered a commanding performance at home, dismantling Aberdeen with a convincing 3-0 victory in the Scottish Premiership. The result extended Celtic’s lead at the top of the table, reinforcing their status as the dominant force in Scottish football this season. Aberdeen, who had travelled to Glasgow looking to cause an upset, were unable to […] The post Celtic Crush Aberdeen 3-0 To Strengthen Scottish Premiership Position appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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2026 FIBA WWC: D’Tigress Name Final 12-Player Squad
D’Tigress head coach Rena Wakama has announced Nigeria’s final 12-player roster for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. The squad, which will be captained by Amy Okonkwo, includes a mix of experienced campaigners and emerging talents. Nigeria will be making their third appearance at the global showpiece after previously featuring in the 2006 and [...] The post 2026 FIBA WWC: D’Tigress Name Final 12-Player Squad appeared first on Complete Sports.
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What Causes Kitchen Cabinet Exteriors To Feel Sticky Even When They Look Clean?
Kitchen cabinets can look spotless from across the room and still feel tacky under your fingertips. The reason is that many of the substances responsible for stickiness form thin, nearly transparent layers long before they become visible. Cooking oils can settle above and beside the stove. Hands leave residue near pulls. Small food splashes reach [...] The post What Causes Kitchen Cabinet Exteriors To Feel Sticky Even When They Look Clean? appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EPL: Crouch Predicts Chelsea To Stun Arsenal At Emirates
Former England striker Peter Crouch has predicted that Chelsea will defeat Arsenal 3-2 in their upcoming Premier League clash, stating that the Blues have nothing to lose. Crouch also noted that Chelsea’s strong start to the campaign has announced them as genuine title contenders. Speaking on That Peter Crouch Podcast, Crouch admitted it is a [...] The post EPL: Crouch Predicts Chelsea To Stun Arsenal At Emirates appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Man City and PSG fail to agree transfer of Nigeria international midfielder
Manchester City have failed to reach an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain for Nigeria midfielder Jennifer Echegini after the French club rejected several offers for the 25-year-old, Soccernet.ng reports. BBC Sport reports that PSG consider Echegini an important player and do not want to sell her, despite the fact that she has one year left on […]
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Warren: Joshua Yet To Sign Contract For All-British Blockbuster Fight With Fury
British boxing promoter Frank Warren has disclosed that Tyson Fury has signed the contract for the proposed bout, but stated that Anthony Joshua is yet to finalize and sign his side of the agreement. The delay is centered around finalizing and amending contract details. While Joshua’s original agreement favoured a UK location (such as Wembley [...] The post Warren: Joshua Yet To Sign Contract For All-British Blockbuster Fight With Fury appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Arsenal Hold January Recall Option For Ethan Nwaneri After Borussia Dortmund Loan Move
Arsenal have structured Ethan Nwaneri’s loan deal to Borussia Dortmund with a recall clause, giving them full control over the youngster’s future. The move is a straight loan agreement, with no buy option and no buy obligation included in the terms negotiated between the two clubs. Arsenal will be in a position to welcome Nwaneri […] The post Arsenal Hold January Recall Option For Ethan Nwaneri After Borussia Dortmund Loan Move appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Ex-Brentford star talks Osimhen, Ndidi and Nigeria’s transfer slump — “It’s disappointing”
Soccernet.ng exclusively reports that former Brentford star and Nigeria international Sam Sodje has spoken candidly on the absence of Nigerian players from this summer's top ten most expensive transfers, linking the trend directly to the Super Eagles' failure to qualify for the World Cup. Sodje, who earned caps for Nigeria during a playing career that […]
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Why Camara’s Move To Chelsea Collapsed —Monaco Sporting Director
Monaco sporting director Thiago Scuro has explained why Chelsea’s Deadline Day move for Lamine Camera collapsed, and how it was affected by Everton’s failed move for team-mate Folarin Balogun. The Ligue 1 side had made it clear keeping the midfielder was “our priority” despite approaches by “several clubs” over the summer and Chelsea, “always testing [...] The post Why Camara’s Move To Chelsea Collapsed —Monaco Sporting Director appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Alex Iwobi can make Premier League history with Fulham against Crystal Palace
Alex Iwobi is one Premier League appearance away from joining a tiny group of players who have made at least 100 appearances for three different clubs, Soccernet.ng reports. The Fulham midfielder has played 99 league games for the London club after appearing in the opening two matches of the 2026-27 season. If Iwobi plays against […]
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Done Deal: Nigerian Winger Joins MLS Club FC Dallas
Major League Soccer side FC Dallas have completed the signing of Nigerian winger Daniel Job on a permanent transfer from Norwegian club Kongsvinger IL. The 21-year-old has signed a contract running through the 2029 season, with an option for an additional year. Job arrives in the United States after an impressive spell with Kongsvinger, where [...] The post Done Deal: Nigerian Winger Joins MLS Club FC Dallas appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Gabriel Martinelli Set To Complete Al-Hilal Move Despite Missing Premier League Deadline Day
Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli is still expected to complete his move to Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal despite no confirmation arriving on Premier League deadline day. Tuesday’s transfer deadline came and went with several Arsenal deals confirmed, but a notable absence was any official announcement regarding Martinelli’s departure. James McNicholas of The Athletic has reported […] The post Gabriel Martinelli Set To Complete Al-Hilal Move Despite Missing Premier League Deadline Day appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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