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Madrid Reach Agreement With Leipzig To Sign Côte d’Ivoire Star Diomandé
Spanish giants Real Madrid and RB Leipzig have reached an agreement on principle with RB Leipzig over the transfer of Cote d’Ivoire international Yan Diomandé. as reported by RMC Sport (via Yahoo Sports). PSG, with whom Diomandé initially had an agreement on personal terms, have walked out of the deal. Diomandé’s transfer fee is expected [...] The post Madrid Reach Agreement With Leipzig To Sign Côte d’Ivoire Star Diomandé appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Olmo Slams Ayala’s Apology After World Cup 2026 Row
Spain midfielder Dani Olmo has publicly rejected Roberto Ayala’s apology after their altercation following the 2026 World Cup final, calling the Argentina assistant coach a liar. Recall that a post-match physical clash occurred after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the World Cup final on July 19, 2026. Read Also:Families Of Argentina Players [...] The post Olmo Slams Ayala’s Apology After World Cup 2026 Row appeared first on Complete Sports.
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WAFCON 2026: Algeria Down Senegal In Tournament Opener
Algeria got their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign off to a perfect start with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Senegal in the tournament’s opening match. The North Africans struck once in each half to overcome the Lionesses of Teranga and temporarily move to the top of Group A. Both sides battled intensely in [...] The post WAFCON 2026: Algeria Down Senegal In Tournament Opener appeared first on Complete Sports.
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WAFCON 2026: 10 best stars to watch – Nigeria, Morocco, Malawi’s top match winners
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has officially kicked off in Morocco, with Africa's number-one women's football tournament running from July 26 to August 16, Soccernet.ng reports. Organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), this year's competition is historic because it is the first WAFCON to feature 16 teams, expanding from the […]
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Norway: Daga On Target In Molde FK’s 4-2 Win Away To KFUM Oslo
Nigeria midfielder Daniel Daga was on target in Molde FK’s 4-2 win away to KFUM Oslo, in the Norwegian topflight on Sunday, completesports.com reports. Daga scored with five minutes left in the first half to bring the score to 1-1, recording his first goal in two league appearances this season. The 19-year-old, who was in [...] The post Norway: Daga On Target In Molde FK’s 4-2 Win Away To KFUM Oslo appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Glasgow 2026: NWF Hails Nyong’s Silver Medal Feat
The Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, NWF, has congratulated Ruth Asuquo Nyong on her outstanding silver medal performance in the women’s 48kg event at the ongoing Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Nyong lifted a combined total of 168kg to secure a place on the podium, and add to Nigeria’s growing medal haul at the Games. She finished second [...] The post Glasgow 2026: NWF Hails Nyong’s Silver Medal Feat appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Nigeria call up West Brom midfielder for Spain and China ahead of U20 World Cup
Nigeria have strengthened their preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup by inviting West Bromwich Albion Women's midfielder Chidubem Arinze to the Falconets training camp ahead of the tournament in Poland, Soccernet.ng reports. The 18-year-old midfielder is one of the fresh faces expected to compete for a place in the final squad as […]
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Eguma Joins Benin Republic’s Buffles Du Borgou As Head Coach
Beninese top-flight club Buffles du Borgou have appointed experienced Nigerian tactician Stanley Eguma as their new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 season. Eguma will take charge of the former Benin Ligue 1 champions as they prepare for the new campaign, bringing with him a wealth of experience from the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. [...] The post Eguma Joins Benin Republic’s Buffles Du Borgou As Head Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles star Nwaiwu did what Fulham must not see in Frankfurt’s 3-0 win over Trabzonspor
Premier League club Fulham are still deep in negotiations with Trabzonspor for Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu, Soccernet.ng reports. However, the Londoners would have been disappointed by one moment from the Nigerian center-back during Trabzonspor's 3-0 pre-season defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt in Salzburg, Austria. Nwaiwu, who is close to completing a record-breaking move to Craven […]
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“To hell with everything” – Super Falcons’ Asisat Oshoala laments as WAFCON 2026 beckons
Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala took to social media to air her frustrations over what appeared to be a relationship issue, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Oshoala is expected to be one of the standout players at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The 31-year-old forward is a veteran leader on the squad and stands as […]
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Glasgow 2026: Asuquo Wins Silver In Women’s Weightlifting
Team Nigeria’s Ruth Asuquo fought back brilliantly to win silver medal in the women’s 48kg weightlifting event at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on Sunday. After finishing third in the snatch with a personal best of 75kg, Asuquo missed her first two clean and jerk attempts at 93kg. With everything on the line, she eventually [...] The post Glasgow 2026: Asuquo Wins Silver In Women’s Weightlifting appeared first on Complete Sports.
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WAFU B U-20 Championship: Maikaba Targets Winning Start Against Ghana
Flying Eagles head coach Abdu Maikaba has declared that his side will be fully focused on securing all three points when they take on Ghana in their opening match of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship. The defending champions will begin their title defence against the Black Satellites at the Lycée Scientifique de Yamoussoukro on [...] The post WAFU B U-20 Championship: Maikaba Targets Winning Start Against Ghana appeared first on Complete Sports.
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WAFCON 2026: Payne Targets Back-To-Back Titles With Super Falcons
Toni Payne has admitted the Super Falcons will be under pressure to retain their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title but insists the team is fully focused on defending the crown in Morocco, Completesports.com reports. The experienced midfielder was part of the Nigerian squad that captured a record-extending 10th WAFCON title at the 2024 tournament. [...] The post WAFCON 2026: Payne Targets Back-To-Back Titles With Super Falcons appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Leave Chelsea To Revive Your Career –Hasselbaink Tells Delap
Former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has disclosed that Liam Delap must leave Stamford Bridge to revive his career. Delap struggled during his debut season at Stamford Bridge, scoring only one Premier League goal in 28 appearances, and he needs regular playing time rather than sitting on the bench. Read Also:Chelsea Reject Third Bid From [...] The post Leave Chelsea To Revive Your Career –Hasselbaink Tells Delap appeared first on Complete Sports.
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SPFL Introduce Rule Changes To Stop Teenage Talent Drain To English Premier League
Scottish football’s governing body has moved to address one of the most persistent problems facing domestic clubs by updating its rulebook around young players. The SPFL has introduced rule changes specifically designed to combat the ongoing loss of teenage talent to clubs in the English Premier League. Scottish clubs have long struggled to retain their […] The post SPFL Introduce Rule Changes To Stop Teenage Talent Drain To English Premier League appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Super Falcons Star Rants Over Troubled Relationship
Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala has expressed deep frustration over a troubled relationship, stating that it is draining her. Asisat via her Snapchat posted a raw and emotional rant online detailing her exhaustion with relationship stress. Read Also:Pulisic Sparks Dating Rumours With Country Singer, Moroney Relationship Stress She openly shared that the situation is wearing [...] The post Super Falcons Star Rants Over Troubled Relationship appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Falcons hotel theft: 1 suspect confesses after stealing cash in Casablanca camp
The Super Falcons of Nigeria hit a snag upon resuming camp for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations on Friday, as some players had their money and personal belongings stolen, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nigeria opened their WAFCON 2026 training camp on July 15 in Mohammedia, a coastal city in Morocco. Then, on Friday, they moved […]
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Vinicius Junior Wants To Stay At Real Madrid Despite Arsenal Interest As Crucial Days Lie Ahead
Arsenal have emerged as serious admirers of Vinicius Junior, but the Brazilian forward is said to favour remaining at Real Madrid this summer. Spanish journalist Jorge C Picon has reported that Arsenal have not yet made direct contact with the player or those representing him. The Athletic reported that Arsenal were actively exploring a deal […] The post Vinicius Junior Wants To Stay At Real Madrid Despite Arsenal Interest As Crucial Days Lie Ahead appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Transfer: Another Super Eagles star nears move to Turkey after Iheanacho
Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem is closing in on a move to Turkish club Konyaspor, with his departure from French side Nantes now almost finalized, Soccernet.ng reports. The 29-year-old only rejoined Nantes last summer after a brief spell in Major League Soccer, where he featured for FC Cincinnati and Colorado Rapids before returning to Europe. Awaziem was […]
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Pulisic Sparks Dating Rumours With Country Singer, Moroney
Christian Pulisic and Megan Moroney sparked dating rumors after being spotted hanging out together during a night out in Nashville The soccer star and the country music singer were seen smiling together in the VIP section of the venue. Read Also:Donnarumma Weds Wife In Star-Studded Ceremony In Italy According to the New York Post, it’s [...] The post Pulisic Sparks Dating Rumours With Country Singer, Moroney appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Bruno Guimaraes Transfer Saga Takes New Turn As Arsenal’s £70m Bid Sends Clear Signal
Bruno Guimaraes has become one of the most talked-about transfer targets in European football, with Arsenal firmly linked to the Newcastle United midfielder this year. The Gunners are reported to have tabled a bid in the region of £70 million as they look to strengthen their midfield options ahead of a pivotal period in their […] The post Bruno Guimaraes Transfer Saga Takes New Turn As Arsenal’s £70m Bid Sends Clear Signal appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Abdallah: ‘Warri Wolves Are Rebuilding, We’ll Be Better In 2026/2027 Season’
Warri Wolves Head Coach, Hassan Abdallah, says the Seasiders are undergoing a rebuilding process aimed at delivering a stronger performance in the forthcoming 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, which gets underway in August, Completesports.com reports. The former Nigeria U-20 Flying Eagles assistant coach and ex-Heartland of Owerri head coach joined Warri Wolves after [...] The post Abdallah: ‘Warri Wolves Are Rebuilding, We’ll Be Better In 2026/2027 Season’ appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Daniel De Sousa Britto Injury Haunts FC Dallas In 1-0 Road Defeat Against San Diego FC
FC Dallas suffered a damaging blow to their goalkeeper rotation as newly acquired shot-stopper Daniel De Sousa Britto was forced off injured during Saturday night’s 1-0 loss to San Diego FC. The defeat leaves Dallas on the back foot despite an otherwise solid five-match road trip, with the team holding a 2-1-1 record across the […] The post Daniel De Sousa Britto Injury Haunts FC Dallas In 1-0 Road Defeat Against San Diego FC appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Ex Super Eagles Goalkeeper: Missing 2018 FIFA World Cup Remains A Painful Memory
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Carl Ikeme has disclosed that missing the 2018 FIFA World Cup due to a leukemia diagnosis remains his biggest career regret. Recall that Ikeme was diagnosed with acute leukemia in July 2017 during pre-season training with Wolverhampton Wanderers. Ikeme Diagnosed With Acute Leukaemia He subsequently underwent treatment and announced his retirement [...] The post Ex Super Eagles Goalkeeper: Missing 2018 FIFA World Cup Remains A Painful Memory appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Ndidi Attracts Interest From Saudi Club
Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad have submitted an offer for Beşiktaş midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, according to Turkish outlet Milliyet. The Saudi side have reportedly tabled a bid worth €10.5 million, with the deal potentially rising to €12.5 million through performance-related bonuses. Beşiktaş are currently assessing the proposal and are yet to make a final decision [...] The post Ndidi Attracts Interest From Saudi Club appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NPFL: Ilechukwu Wants Two New Strikers For Rangers’ Title Defence, CAFCL Ambitions
Fidelis Ilechukwu, Rangers International head coach, has exclusively told Completesports.com that the Coal City Flying Antelopes are looking to sign two strikers to be fully prepared for the defence of their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title as well as their 11th CAF Champions League campaign. The 48-year-old Ilechukwu, who is affectionately called ‘The Working [...] The post NPFL: Ilechukwu Wants Two New Strikers For Rangers’ Title Defence, CAFCL Ambitions appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NSC Congratulates Joshua On Knockout Win Against Prenga
The Nigerian Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated Anthony Joshua on his knockout win against Albanian heavyweight boxer Kristian Prenga in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Saturday night. Prenga almost pulled off a major heavyweight upset against Joshua in a match-up that many expected to be a straightforward runout for the former heavyweight champion, in order to [...] The post NSC Congratulates Joshua On Knockout Win Against Prenga appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Son Heung-min And Denis Bouanga Fire LAFC To Commanding 4-0 Victory Over Sporting Kansas City
LAFC delivered a ruthless performance on Saturday night, thrashing Sporting Kansas City 4-0 to record their fourth consecutive victory at home. Denis Bouanga was the standout player on the night, finishing with two goals and cementing himself as one of MLS’s most dangerous forwards this season. Son Heung-min also got on the scoresheet, netting in […] The post Son Heung-min And Denis Bouanga Fire LAFC To Commanding 4-0 Victory Over Sporting Kansas City appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Chelsea Reject Third Bid From Como For Chalobah
Chelsea have rejected a third transfer bid from Como for Trevoh Chalobah, according to talkSPORT. The centre-back has been a major target for the Italian club, whose coach is former Blues star Cesc Fabregas. However, their efforts to sign Chalobah have been unsuccessful so far, with Chelsea sticking to their £30million plus £5m asking price. [...] The post Chelsea Reject Third Bid From Como For Chalobah appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles: Alhassan Yusuf rated high as New England Revolution beat Atlanta at home
Super Eagles midfielder Alhassan Yusuf delivered an impressive performance as New England Revolution returned to winning ways with a convincing 4-1 victory over Atlanta United on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Revolution were held to a goalless draw by Toronto FC in their previous outing, which was their first game after the MLS resumed following the break for […]
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Pre-Season: Chukwueze Scores Very Good Rating In Milan’s 2-2 Draw With Celtic
Samuel Chukwueze scored a very good rating, after helping AC Milan comeback from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Celtic providing an assist in their first pre-season game on Saturday. The rating was compiled by Italian media publication, Sempre Milan. Chukwueze, who was named among the substitutes, came on before the start of the second [...] The post Pre-Season: Chukwueze Scores Very Good Rating In Milan’s 2-2 Draw With Celtic appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Roberto De Zerbi Hints At James Maddison Return And Luca Williams-Barnett Impresses In Tottenham Pre-Season Win
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi has addressed the absence of James Maddison following the club’s 2-0 pre-season victory against Auckland FC in New Zealand. De Zerbi confirmed Maddison has not been training for around five days, placing him in a similar situation to Destiny Udogie, though the manager was quick to downplay any […] The post Roberto De Zerbi Hints At James Maddison Return And Luca Williams-Barnett Impresses In Tottenham Pre-Season Win appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Super Eagles transfer: Al-Ittihad turn to another Nigerian midfielder after failed Onyedika pursuit
Saudi Pro League giants Al-Ittihad have shifted their attention to Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi after failing to make progress in their pursuit of Raphael Onyedika, Soccernet.ng reports. The Saudi champions have been searching for a replacement for Brazilian midfielder Fabinho, who left the club at the expiration of his contract at the end of […]
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Morgan Rogers And Cole Palmer Poised To Form Exciting Chelsea Attacking Partnership
Chelsea’s pursuit of Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers has set the football world talking about the tactical possibilities at Stamford Bridge this season. Rogers has been one of the most impressive players in the Premier League over the past year, showcasing creativity, directness, and an ability to unlock defences in tight spaces. Cole Palmer, meanwhile, […] The post Morgan Rogers And Cole Palmer Poised To Form Exciting Chelsea Attacking Partnership appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Amorim: AC Milan Players Are Adapting To My New Tactics
AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim has disclosed that his players are still learning his 3-4-2-1 system after a 2-2 pre-season draw with Celtic on Saturday. Camilo Duran opened the scoring before setting up James Forrest to double Celtic’s lead. Read Also:Pre-Season: Chukwueze Provides Assist In Milan’s 2-2 Draw With Celtic However, Milan reduced the deficit [...] The post Amorim: AC Milan Players Are Adapting To My New Tactics appeared first on Complete Sports.
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‘It’s Been Tough’ –Joshua Reacts After Defeating Prenga
Anthony Joshua has paid tribute to close friends Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, who were killed in a car crash in Nigeria, after knocking down Kristian Prenga in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday night. Recall that Joshua was floored within the first 30 seconds after being caught flush with a right uppercut and would [...] The post ‘It’s Been Tough’ –Joshua Reacts After Defeating Prenga appeared first on Complete Sports.
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