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Manchester City Hijack Deal For Jeremy Monga As Arsenal Fall Out Of Race
Manchester City have made a decisive move to steal Jeremy Monga from under Arsenal’s nose, with club-to-club talks now confirmed to be underway. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that City began their hijack earlier today and are actively working to secure a deal for the 16-year-old forward. Arsenal had been the frontrunners for Monga’s […] The post Manchester City Hijack Deal For Jeremy Monga As Arsenal Fall Out Of Race appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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World Cup 2026: Ghana Suffer Injury Blow Ahead Colombia Clash
Black Stars defender Kojo Oppong Peprah has been ruled out of Saturday’s World Cup knockout clash against Colombia after suffering an injury in training, Ghana Soccernet reports. The 22-year-old, who has become a fan favourite despite limited minutes, will miss the crucial Round of 32 fixture after scans confirmed he cannot recover in time. Peprah [...] The post World Cup 2026: Ghana Suffer Injury Blow Ahead Colombia Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Mikel Arteta Driving Arsenal Interest In Aston Villa Defender Ezri Konsa Valued At £60m
Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, with manager Mikel Arteta said to be driving the club’s interest personally. According to talkSPORT, Arteta views Konsa as a player who could add genuine quality and experience to Arsenal’s back line this summer. The 27-year-old has developed into one of Villa’s most […] The post Mikel Arteta Driving Arsenal Interest In Aston Villa Defender Ezri Konsa Valued At £60m appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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World Cup 2026: Ghana Must Avoid Any Margin For Errors Against Colombia –Queiroz
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has disclosed that the Black Stars must eliminate defensive lapses and improve attacking conviction ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash against Colombia. Following a 2-1 loss to Croatia, the veteran tactician warned that the knockout stages leave no margin for error. Read Also:Shearer: England Can’t Rely [...] The post World Cup 2026: Ghana Must Avoid Any Margin For Errors Against Colombia –Queiroz appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Andre Onana Set To Rejoin Trabzonspor On Loan As Manchester United Finalise Exit Deal
Manchester United are closing in on a second loan exit for Andre Onana, with the goalkeeper expected to return to Trabzonspor for the 2026/27 season. The Daily Mail reports that United and Trabzonspor are set to complete the agreement within 24 hours, moving quickly to get the deal over the line. The arrangement is structured […] The post Andre Onana Set To Rejoin Trabzonspor On Loan As Manchester United Finalise Exit Deal appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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World Cup 2026: Mahrez Confident Algeria Can See Off Switzerland
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez says the Desert Foxes are determined to enjoy a deep run at the FIFA World Cup 2026, reports Completesports.com. Vladimir Petkovic’s side will face Switzerland in the Round of 32 in Vancouver on Friday. Mahrez Targets Deep Run The North Africans started their campaign with a disappointing 3-0 loss to Argentina. [...] The post World Cup 2026: Mahrez Confident Algeria Can See Off Switzerland appeared first on Complete Sports.
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D’Tigers Begin World Cup Qualifiers With Hard-Fought Win Against Tunisia
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, kicked off their FIBA Group C, first round World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers campaign on a winning note, beating Tunisia 84-81 in a hard-fought contest on Thursday. Chimezie Metu and Ike Iroegbu led the scoring with 17 points each, while Wes Iwundu contributed with 14 points. On his part, [...] The post D’Tigers Begin World Cup Qualifiers With Hard-Fought Win Against Tunisia appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Tottenham Hotspur’s £237m Spending Spree On Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes And Jan Paul Van Hecke Is Only The Beginning
Tottenham Hotspur have spent £237million on three players alone this summer, and the club’s transformation under Roberto De Zerbi is already generating serious noise across English football. Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, and Jan Paul van Hecke have all arrived at Spurs, with Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, and Martin Dubravka also completing transfers in a remarkable […] The post Tottenham Hotspur’s £237m Spending Spree On Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes And Jan Paul Van Hecke Is Only The Beginning appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Why Eriksen Must Retire From Football Now –Molgaard
Leading sports cardiologist Dr. Henning Molgaard has advised Denmark star Christian Eriksen to completely retire from football. Recall that the former Manchester United midfielder suffered his second heart failure on the pitch in connection with the friendly against Ukraine on 7 June. Read Also:Shearer: England Can’t Rely On Kane, Bellingham To Win World Cup 2026 [...] The post Why Eriksen Must Retire From Football Now –Molgaard appeared first on Complete Sports.
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CAF Interclub Competitions: Rangers, Rivers United, Shooting Stars Begin Quest September¹
Nigerian clubs Rangers, Rivers United and Shooting Stars will begin their respective continental campaigns in September, Completesports.com reports. The Confederation of African Football announced the match schedule for the CAF Champions League, and CAF Confederation Cup on Thursday. The 2026/27 season will kick-off with the first Preliminary Round on 4-6 September 2026 (first leg), followed [...] The post CAF Interclub Competitions: Rangers, Rivers United, Shooting Stars Begin Quest September¹ appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Arsenal And Spain Legend Santi Cazorla Hangs Up His Boots At 41
Santi Cazorla has officially announced his retirement from professional football, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable career at the age of 41. The Spanish midfielder made the announcement on Thursday morning through an emotional video shared across his social media channels, drawing an outpouring of tributes from fans around the world. Cazorla spent his […] The post Arsenal And Spain Legend Santi Cazorla Hangs Up His Boots At 41 appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Ex-Arsenal Star Cazorla Retires From Professional Football At 41
Former Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla has retired from playing at the age of 41. The former Spain international won two FA Cups with the Gunners – scoring a free-kick against Hull City in 2014 – and won the Euros twice with his national side. His career was almost ended in 2016 after he contracted gangrene [...] The post Ex-Arsenal Star Cazorla Retires From Professional Football At 41 appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Jurgen Klopp Exit Clause Fuels Germany National Team Speculation After World Cup Heartbreak
Jurgen Klopp’s name has returned to the forefront of German football discussions following reports of a specific exit clause buried within his Red Bull contract. According to Florian Plettenberg, Klopp holds an option in his Red Bull agreement that would allow him to leave the organisation should he wish to take the Germany head coach […] The post Jurgen Klopp Exit Clause Fuels Germany National Team Speculation After World Cup Heartbreak appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Golden Eaglets Head To China For International Youth Football Tournament
Five-time world champions Nigeria will depart for China on Thursday night to compete in the 2026 China International Youth Football Tournament, scheduled to take place in Yinchuan from July 5 to July 11, Completesports.com reports. The four-nation invitational tournament is hosted by the Chinese Football Association, the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Administration of Sport and [...] The post Golden Eaglets Head To China For International Youth Football Tournament appeared first on Complete Sports.
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How De Zerbi Convinced Me To Join Tottenham –Tonali
Italy international Sandro Tonali has confirmed that Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi was a crucial factor in his decision to leave Newcastle United for Spurs. Tonali cited the desire to work with De Zerbi, alongside lifestyle changes for his family, as the main drivers behind the move. Read Also:Rooney: I Would Love Kane To Join [...] The post How De Zerbi Convinced Me To Join Tottenham –Tonali appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Shearer: England Can’t Rely On Kane, Bellingham To Win World Cup 2026
Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has warned that England can’t rely solely on the brilliance of Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham to win the FIFA World Cup 2026. Following narrow victories where the duo repeatedly bailed out the team, Shearer emphasized that defensive consistency and contributions from other squad members are essential to secure tournament glory. [...] The post Shearer: England Can’t Rely On Kane, Bellingham To Win World Cup 2026 appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Manchester City Agree Record £116m Deal To Sign Elliot Anderson From Nottingham Forest
Manchester City have agreed a £116 million transfer fee with Nottingham Forest to sign midfielder Elliot Anderson in a landmark deal. The transfer represents the highest fee ever paid for a British player, eclipsing the previous record set by Jack Grealish’s £100 million move from Aston Villa in 2021. The deal also sets a new […] The post Manchester City Agree Record £116m Deal To Sign Elliot Anderson From Nottingham Forest appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Flying Eagles Midfielder Acquitted Of Sexual Assault
Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has been acquitted of sexual assault by Norway’s Frostating Court of Appeal, Completesports.com reports. The 19-year-old has been out of action for the past 11 months due to the allegations. Molde Happy With Verdict His club, Molde FK, confirmed in a statement on Thursday that Daga is now available for [...] The post Flying Eagles Midfielder Acquitted Of Sexual Assault appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Mateus Fernandes Reveals Roberto De Zerbi Wants Tottenham Hotspur To Challenge For Premier League Title
Tottenham Hotspur’s ambitious summer has taken another significant turn as new signing Mateus Fernandes openly declares the club’s intentions under Roberto De Zerbi. The 21-year-old Portuguese midfielder joined Spurs from West Ham in a deal worth £85million, representing one of the biggest transfer fees the north London club has ever paid for a player. Fernandes […] The post Mateus Fernandes Reveals Roberto De Zerbi Wants Tottenham Hotspur To Challenge For Premier League Title appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Nottingham Forest Confirm Anderson’s British Record Transfer To Man City
Nottingham Forest have announced the transfer of England international Elliot Anderson to Manchester City. The deal makes Anderson the most expensive British player ever, surpassing Declan’s Rice’s £105m move from West Ham to Arsenal in 2023. According to ESPN the agreement is worth £116 million with no built in add-ons or bonuses. Anderson passed a [...] The post Nottingham Forest Confirm Anderson’s British Record Transfer To Man City appeared first on Complete Sports.
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“It Is Impossible”: Tuchel Warns England About Estadio Azteca… JumboBet Drops Incredible Odds for R16 Fixtures
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Nigerian Universal Keystone Sports Awards (NUKSA) Set to Hold in London this September
The highly anticipated Nigerian Universal Keystone Sports Awards (NUKSA) is set to take place on Thursday, 3rd September 2026, at the prestigious Ham Polo Club, Richmond, South West London. The awards ceremony will bring together an exceptional gathering of athletes, sports professionals, stakeholders, and enthusiasts to celebrate outstanding achievements across the sporting landscape. NUKSA aims [...] The post Nigerian Universal Keystone Sports Awards (NUKSA) Set to Hold in London this September appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Molde break silence as Daniel Daga is cleared in sexual assault case
Norwegian club Molde have provided a major update on Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga, four months after he was initially sentenced to jail for sexual assault, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The 19-year-old defensive midfielder arrived in Norway in January 2025 with high expectations, viewed as a rising talent destined for the Super Eagles. He quickly established himself […]
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Golden Eaglets jet out for China four-nation tournament ahead of U17 AFCON push
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will depart for China on tonight to participate in the 2026 China International Youth Football Tournament as preparations intensify for the upcoming WAFU B U-17 Championship, Soccernet.ng reports. The five-time FIFA U17 World Cup winners are among four nations invited for the tournament scheduled to be held in Yinchuan from July 5 […]
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Alejandro Garnacho Compared To Anthony Gordon As Chelsea Consider Cutting Losses On £40m Winger
Chelsea are reportedly weighing up their options regarding Alejandro Garnacho, the winger they signed from Manchester United earlier this year. The Argentine forward cost Chelsea around £40 million when he made the move from Old Trafford, a significant outlay for the London club. Garnacho struggled to make a consistent impact at Stamford Bridge following his […] The post Alejandro Garnacho Compared To Anthony Gordon As Chelsea Consider Cutting Losses On £40m Winger appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Tochukwu Nnadi transfer: Why Marseille are blocking exit plans for Super Eagles midfielder
Super Eagles midfielder, Tochukwu Nnadi, will remain at Olympique de Marseille despite ongoing transfer speculation, with the Nigerian expected to be part of the club’s squad heading into pre-season, Soccernet.ng exclusively reports. The 23-year-old, who only recently joined the Ligue 1 side on a long-term deal, is not currently in line for any summer departure […]
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Super Eagles watch: Cesc Fabregas’ Como shortlist Nigeria target rejected by Crystal Palace
Italian Serie A club Como 1907 have added Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo to their list of possible signings as they prepare for their first UEFA Champions League campaign under head coach Cesc Fabregas, Soccernet.ng reports. According to Italian transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà, the 28-year-old Super Eagles-eligible centre-back is one of the defenders being considered to […]
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Nottingham Forest: “We will qualify” – Super Eagles star makes huge Champions League claim
Two-time UEFA Champions League winners Nottingham Forest have made a bold statement about their future after parting ways with Vitor Pereira to appoint Oliver Glasner, Soccernet.ng reports. The Reds have hired four new coaches over the past year, yet Super Eagles defender Ola Aina believes the club have what it takes to make it to […]
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Super Eagles Midfielder Joins Israeli Club Maccabi Bnei Reineh
Super Eagles midfielder Usman Mohammed has completed a return to Israeli Premier League club Maccabi Bnei Reineh on a free transfer, Completesports.com reports. The experienced midfielder signed a two-year contract with Lior Reuven’s side after leaving fellow Israeli outfit Ironi Tiberias at the end of his contract. Mohammed is no stranger to Maccabi Bnei Reineh, [...] The post Super Eagles Midfielder Joins Israeli Club Maccabi Bnei Reineh appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Nigerian Youngster Signs New Three-Year Contract At Brighton
England-born Nigerian winger Nehemiah Oriola has signed a new contract At Brighton and Hove Albion that runs until June 2029. Brighton confirmed the signing in a statement on their website on Wednesday. “The 19-year-old joined Albion from Manchester United in 2023 and made his Premier League debut for Fabian Hurzeler’s team in November last year. [...] The post Nigerian Youngster Signs New Three-Year Contract At Brighton appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles watch: Osimhen’s backing puts Rangers’ Fernandez on Galatasaray radar
Galatasaray are showing serious interest in signing Rangers and Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. The interest from the reigning Super Lig winners is of particular note after it received a strong recommendation from Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, according to Turkish news platform Aspor. Osimhen, who has spent two years at the […]
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NNL: Singabele Heads Five-Man Bayelsa United Interim Board
Peter Singabele, a former board member of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has been appointed as chairman of a five-member interim management Committee of Bayelsa United, Completesports.com reports. Singabele’s appointment was confirmed on Thursday morning by the Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Dr Peter Akpe. The committee which replaced Tarilaye Amankwe’s dissolved board will oversee the [...] The post NNL: Singabele Heads Five-Man Bayelsa United Interim Board appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Liverpool Revive Interest In Wolverhampton Wanderers Youngster As Reds Target Future Talent
Liverpool have once again turned their attention toward a promising young talent currently on the books at Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Merseyside club have been monitoring the player for some time, with their interest now understood to have been reignited in recent weeks. Liverpool’s recruitment team has long prioritised identifying young players with significant developmental potential […] The post Liverpool Revive Interest In Wolverhampton Wanderers Youngster As Reds Target Future Talent appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Bayern Munich Confirm Nicolas Jackson Returns To Chelsea After Buy Clause Goes Untriggered
Nicolas Jackson’s loan spell at Bayern Munich has come to an end, with the Bundesliga club confirming the Senegal international will return to Chelsea with immediate effect. Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano confirmed the news on X, making clear that Bayern had decided against triggering the purchase option months before the season concluded. Romano posted: “FC […] The post Bayern Munich Confirm Nicolas Jackson Returns To Chelsea After Buy Clause Goes Untriggered appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Transfer: Bursaspor target Super Eagles star with 15 Nigeria goals and 1 Premiership title
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho could be set for a fresh challenge in Turkey after emerging as a transfer target for ambitious club Bursaspor, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigeria international is now available on a free transfer following the end of his stay at Scottish champions Celtic, and reports from Turkey say talks have already started […]
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Nottingham Forest: Ola Aina states painful reason for Europa League semi-final exit
Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has revealed why Nottingham Forest fell short of their UEFA Europa League final goal last season, Soccernet.ng reports. The Reds had a 2025/2026 campaign that went through Ebbs and Flows. After qualifying for Europe for the first time in over two decades with Nuno Espirito Santo, the […]
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