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Arsenal Draw Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid And Inter Milan In 2026/27 Champions League League Phase
Arsenal have been handed a fascinating Champions League draw that includes blockbuster home ties against Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid this season. Mikel Arteta’s side will also travel to Inter Milan’s iconic San Siro stadium as part of their eight-match league phase schedule in Europe’s premier club competition. The draw took place on Thursday, 27 […] The post Arsenal Draw Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid And Inter Milan In 2026/27 Champions League League Phase appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Osimhen transfer: Atletico decision opens Barcelona door for Super Eagles star
Atlético Madrid have closed one route in the Julián Alvarez transfer saga, but their decision could create a new path for Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. The Spanish club's board unanimously backed a decision, released via a statement on Thursday not to negotiate Alvarez's transfer to Barcelona. Atlético said Barcelona had not met its standards for […]
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Done Deal: Marmoush Joins Tottenham Hotspur On Loan
Egypt international forward Omar Marmoush has completed a season-long loan move to Tottenham Hotspur from Manchester City. The agreement includes an obligation for Spurs to make the transfer permanent next summer. Marmoush, 27, will be hoping to play a key role for Tottenham and make a strong impact during his spell at the club. Marmoush [...] The post Done Deal: Marmoush Joins Tottenham Hotspur On Loan appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Arteta Gives Injury Update On Guimaraes, Saliba, Timber Ahead Villa Vs Arsenal
Mikel Arteta has been handed a boost after confirming Bruno Guimaraes is in contention to make his Arsenal debut, Independent reports. The Gunners face Aston Villa on Monday night as they continue their Premier League title defence. And after a £75m move from Newcastle, Bruno Guimaraes’ delayed full debut could take place at Villa Park, [...] The post Arteta Gives Injury Update On Guimaraes, Saliba, Timber Ahead Villa Vs Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Ibrahim Gusau resigns: How NFF crisis could affect Nigeria’s 2027 AFCON preparations
Ibrahim Musa Gusau has resigned as president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), alongside members of the federation’s executive committee, Soccernet.ng reports. Gusau confirmed his resignation at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, bringing an abrupt end to an administration that had come under intense pressure following a string of failures involving Nigeria’s national […]
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NFF President Gusau, General Secretary Sanusi, Other Board Members Resign
President of the Nigeria Football Federation,NFF, Ibrahim Gusau, has formally resigned from office, ending his tenure as head of the country’s football governing body. Gusau confirmed his resignation at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, stating that the decision takes immediate effect. Mohammed Sanusi, General Secretary of the NFF also announced his resignation during [...] The post NFF President Gusau, General Secretary Sanusi, Other Board Members Resign appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles: Trabzonspor star handed two-match suspension by UEFA
Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has been handed a two-match suspension by UEFA following his red card in Trabzonspor’s Europa League play-off first-leg defeat to Ferencváros, Soccernet.ng reports. Nwaiwu was shown a straight red card in the sixth minute of stoppage time as Trabzonspor suffered a 1-0 home defeat to the Hungarian champions last Thursday. […]
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Dele-Bashiru Sidelined After Injury Setback
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is expected to spend between 15 and 20 days on the sidelines after sustaining an injury during Lazio’s Serie A clash with Bologna. The Nigeria international picked up the injury in the encounter at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on August 24 and was replaced by Davide Frattesi in the 54th minute. According to [...] The post Dele-Bashiru Sidelined After Injury Setback appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Who Should NFF Appoint As New Super Falcons Head Coach Following Justin Madugu’s Sacking?
With Justin Madugu now out of the picture, the Super Falcons are once again facing a big question: who should take charge of Nigeria’s women’s national team? The NFF will need to make a decision that goes beyond simply finding a replacement. The next coach must understand Nigerian football, manage a talented squad, compete at [...] The post Who Should NFF Appoint As New Super Falcons Head Coach Following Justin Madugu’s Sacking? appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles, Super Falcons, and the failures that cost Gusau his job
Ibrahim Gusau has resigned as president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president after several failures, including that of the Super Eagles and Super Falcons, Soccernet.ng reports. Gusau’s exit followed a similar pattern as NFF presidencies in recent times. The board stepped down after direct pressure from Aso Rock and not through a boardroom vote. It followed weeks of public fury, […]
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‘He’s Very Hungry To Make History With Real Madrid’ –Mourinho Hails Mbappe After Hattrick Vs Real Sociedad
Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has praised Kylian Mbappé after a stellar hat-trick for the Los Blancos, describing his performance level as stratospheric and noting that he is a player with a huge hunger to make history. Following a stellar hat-trick against Real Sociedad, Mourinho in a chat with the club’s website, emphasized that Mbappé [...] The post ‘He’s Very Hungry To Make History With Real Madrid’ –Mourinho Hails Mbappe After Hattrick Vs Real Sociedad appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Celtic Face Crucial Transfer Window Test After Champions League Exit
Celtic’s elimination from the Champions League has sent shockwaves through the club, raising serious questions about how the Hoops will respond in the transfer market. The Scottish giants had high hopes heading into the competition, with manager Brendan Rodgers building what appeared to be a competitive squad capable of holding their own at Europe’s top […] The post Celtic Face Crucial Transfer Window Test After Champions League Exit appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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2027 FIBA Basketball WCQ: D’Tigers Must Remain Resilient, Hungry –Okoye
D’Tigers star Stan Okoye has disclosed that the Nigerian men’s basketball team must maintain strict focus for a full 40 minutes in every game to secure their goal of qualifying for the FIBA Basketball World Cup. Speaking ahead of Window 4 of the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers in Rades, Tunisia, Okoye emphasized taking [...] The post 2027 FIBA Basketball WCQ: D’Tigers Must Remain Resilient, Hungry –Okoye appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Arsenal Ready To Match Liverpool’s Bradley Barcola Bid But Move Comes Too Late
Arsenal made a dramatic late attempt to hijack Liverpool’s move for Bradley Barcola, but the French winger was already committed to joining the Reds. Reports emerged overnight that a fee had finally been agreed between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain, ending months of speculation surrounding the France international. The deal was first reported by the Indy […] The post Arsenal Ready To Match Liverpool’s Bradley Barcola Bid But Move Comes Too Late appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Done Deal: Nottingham Forest Sign Liam Delap
Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of striker Liam Delap from Chelsea. The 23-year-old has put pen to paper on a five-year contract at the City Ground, bringing his one-season spell with Chelsea to an end. Delap will wear the number 19 shirt for Forest during the 2026/27 campaign. The forward is excited about the [...] The post Done Deal: Nottingham Forest Sign Liam Delap appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Matches Dele-Bashiru will miss for Super Eagles and Lazio after latest injury blow
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru faces at least three weeks out after suffering a right thigh injury in Lazio's 1-0 win at Bologna on Monday, Soccernet.ng reports. The injury now puts his club and Nigeria plans under pressure just weeks before the Super Eagles start their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Dele-Bashiru started Lazio's Serie A […]
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Arsenal Receive Julian Alvarez Boost As Enzo Martinez Linked With Chelsea Move
Arsenal are reportedly in a strong position to secure Julian Alvarez as transfer activity continues to dominate headlines across London’s two biggest clubs this week. The Gunners have received an encouraging boost in their pursuit of the Argentina international, raising hopes among supporters that a deal could be closer than previously anticipated. Julian Alvarez has […] The post Arsenal Receive Julian Alvarez Boost As Enzo Martinez Linked With Chelsea Move appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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1XCup 2026: Four Games Hold Today As Battle For Group Stage Spots Intensifies
The battle for places in the group stage of the 1XCup 2026 grassroots football competition continues today, Thursday, August 27, with four intriguing second-round fixtures scheduled to take place at the Inspire Sports Ground, Cappa, Oshodi, Lagos as teams fight to keep their dreams of winning the trophy alive. The first match action for today [...] The post 1XCup 2026: Four Games Hold Today As Battle For Group Stage Spots Intensifies appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NPFL: Yusuf Vows To Make Shooting Stars Better, More Competitive
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) newly appointed Head Coach, Salisu Yusuf, has vowed to make the Oluyole Warriors a ‘better’ and more ‘competitive’ team in the EuroMatch NPFL 2026/2027 season, CAF Confederation Cup and President Federation Cup, Completesports.com reports. Yusuf, a former Super Eagles coach, took over the leadership of the Ibadan side on 14 [...] The post NPFL: Yusuf Vows To Make Shooting Stars Better, More Competitive appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Europa League: Nwaiwu Gets Two-Match Suspension For Ferencváros Red Card
Chibuike Nwaiwu has been handed a two-match suspension following his red card in the first leg of Trabzonspor’s UEFA Europa League playoff tie against Ferencváros. Ferencváros claimed a 1-0 victory at Papara Park, with Kristoffer Zachariassen scoring the decisive goal in the 17th minute. Nwaiwu was shown a red card in the closing stages of [...] The post Europa League: Nwaiwu Gets Two-Match Suspension For Ferencváros Red Card appeared first on Complete Sports.
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New York City FC Secure Tayvon Gray On Long-Term Extension Through 2029
New York City FC have signed homegrown defender Tayvon Gray to a contract extension, keeping the Bronx native at the club through the 2028-29 MLS season. The deal also includes an option for the 2029-30 campaign, securing one of the club’s most consistent performers for the foreseeable future. Gray, 24, has made 175 appearances across […] The post New York City FC Secure Tayvon Gray On Long-Term Extension Through 2029 appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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América Name Henry Martín-Led Starting XI For Do-Or-Die Leagues Cup Clash Against Columbus Crew
América are set for a pivotal Leagues Cup quarter-final battle against Columbus Crew with a place in the semifinals firmly on the line. The Mexican giants have no room for error in this contest, as there are no second chances to secure a spot in the competition’s semifinal. Club América will line up in a […] The post América Name Henry Martín-Led Starting XI For Do-Or-Die Leagues Cup Clash Against Columbus Crew appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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NFF President, Board Members Reportedly Resign
Unconfirmed reports are making the rounds that the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau, alongside other Executive Committee members of the football governing body have resigned. The resignation of Gusau and other board members came following mounting pressure over Nigeria’s recent poor performances in major international football competitions. The resignation comes [...] The post NFF President, Board Members Reportedly Resign appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Ibrahim Gusau resigns as NFF president after Super Falcons World Cup failure – report
Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, president Ibrahim Gusau and members of the federation’s Executive Committee have resigned after weeks of pressure over the state of the country's football, Soccernet.ng understands. Former Super Eagles media officer Obong Colin reports that Gusau and other board members stepped down on Thursday, 27 August. Earlier reports said eight of the […]
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Chelsea set to sign Nigerian star – “Personal terms agreed”
English Premier League giants Chelsea are set to complete the signing of Nigeria-eligible defender Honest Ahanor, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Ahanor's name has been a constant feature in transfer discussions over the past year. He rose through the ranks at Genoa before joining Atalanta in a deal worth €16 million in 2025. ​At just 18, he was […]
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Carabao Cup 3rd Round: Liverpool Host Spurs As Arsenal, Chelsea, Man United Know Opponents
Liverpool will host Tottenham in the third round of the Carabao Cup, while Manchester United face Brighton as one of a potential six all-Premier League ties, Sky Sports reports. Spurs travel to Anfield in the competition for the second time in three seasons, having lost 4-1 on aggregate to the Reds in the semi-finals of [...] The post Carabao Cup 3rd Round: Liverpool Host Spurs As Arsenal, Chelsea, Man United Know Opponents appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Cole Palmer And Martin Ødegaard Among Six Premier League Stars Set For Standout Seasons According To Opta
Cole Palmer and Martin Ødegaard have been identified among a group of six Premier League players expected to deliver impressive bounce-back campaigns in 2026. Statistical analysis from Opta points to a selection of top-flight stars who underperformed relative to their expected output in the previous season. Palmer, Chelsea’s creative fulcrum, is widely regarded as one […] The post Cole Palmer And Martin Ødegaard Among Six Premier League Stars Set For Standout Seasons According To Opta appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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U-20 WWC: Falconets Captain Igbokwe, Abdulwahab Miss Out Over Visa Issues
Nigeria’s Falconets have been forced to make two changes to their squad for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup following visa issues involving captain Joe Igbokwe and defender Faridat Abdulwahab. The duo were unable to secure entry visas to Poland and have consequently been replaced in the squad by Vivian Kachi and Alaba Olabiyi. [...] The post U-20 WWC: Falconets Captain Igbokwe, Abdulwahab Miss Out Over Visa Issues appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Itauma Million Times Better Than Joshua, Fury –British Boxing Legend
British boxing legend Prince Naseem Hamed has declared that rising heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma is a million times better than Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Hamed stated in an interview with BBC Sport that Itauma operates on a completely different tier compared to the decorated British former world champions. Read Also:Joshua Vs Fury Fight Should [...] The post Itauma Million Times Better Than Joshua, Fury –British Boxing Legend appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Sage: Mateta Won’t Leave Crystal Palace Despite Ongoing Dispute
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage says he expects Jean-Philippe Mateta to stay at the club through the end of the transfer window despite the striker’s ongoing contract dispute. Mateta and his legal team argued that a one-year contract extension triggered by Crystal Palace in 2024 is invalid, which would have made him a free agent. [...] The post Sage: Mateta Won’t Leave Crystal Palace Despite Ongoing Dispute appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Nicolas Jackson Set To Become Aston Villa’s Most Expensive Signing Of All Time
Aston Villa are preparing to make Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson their record signing, a move that would reshape the club’s transfer history significantly. Jackson has established himself as one of the Premier League’s most effective forwards, combining pace, pressing ability, and a consistent goal threat across his time in England. The Senegal international made his […] The post Nicolas Jackson Set To Become Aston Villa’s Most Expensive Signing Of All Time appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Wolverhampton Wanderers Claim Comfortable 2-0 Victory Over Sheffield Wednesday
Wolverhampton Wanderers secured an impressive 2-0 win against Sheffield Wednesday, moving the club further up the Championship table. The visitors controlled large portions of the match, demonstrating a level of quality and organisation that Sheffield Wednesday found difficult to cope with throughout. Wednesday struggled to create meaningful chances at home, with Wolves’ defensive structure proving […] The post Wolverhampton Wanderers Claim Comfortable 2-0 Victory Over Sheffield Wednesday appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Rangers And Celtic January Derby Rescheduled As Scottish Premiership Festive TV Fixtures Are Confirmed
The highly anticipated January Old Firm derby between Rangers and Celtic has been rescheduled as part of the Scottish Premiership’s festive television fixture announcements. The fixture reshuffle reflects the significant broadcasting interest surrounding Scottish football’s most prestigious and fiercely contested rivalry during the busy holiday period. Scottish Premiership organisers have worked alongside broadcasters to finalise […] The post Rangers And Celtic January Derby Rescheduled As Scottish Premiership Festive TV Fixtures Are Confirmed appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Manchester City Join Liverpool And Arsenal In Hunt For Iliman Ndiaye As Everton Demand £80 Million
Manchester City have officially added Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye to their transfer shortlist, intensifying competition for one of the Premier League’s most versatile attackers. Transfer journalist Ben Jacobs broke the news on X, confirming that Manchester City have registered genuine interest in the Senegal international. Everton are under no pressure to sell, with the club […] The post Manchester City Join Liverpool And Arsenal In Hunt For Iliman Ndiaye As Everton Demand £80 Million appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Barcelona Hold Emergency Talks Over Julian Alvarez As Arsenal Target Kenan Yildiz Via Contract Clause
Barcelona are reportedly moving with urgency to resolve their pursuit of Julian Alvarez, convening an emergency summit to discuss the striker’s future at the club. The Spanish giants have made Alvarez a central figure in their attacking rebuild plans, with internal discussions reaching a critical point this summer window. Alvarez has been one of the […] The post Barcelona Hold Emergency Talks Over Julian Alvarez As Arsenal Target Kenan Yildiz Via Contract Clause appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Chelsea In Advance Talks Over €40m Deal For Italy-Born Nigerian Defender Ahanor
Premier League giants Chelsea are in advanced talks over a €40 million deal for Atalanta’s Italian-born Nigerian defender Honest Ahanor. This was revealed by European transfer expert and Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano. “Chelsea are in advanced talks over €40m deal for Honest Ahanor from Atalanta,” Romano wrote on his X handle. “Understand the agreement for [...] The post Chelsea In Advance Talks Over €40m Deal For Italy-Born Nigerian Defender Ahanor appeared first on Complete Sports.
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