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It Was Not Difficult Playing Against Fernandez –Jablonec striker
Jablonec striker Lamin Jawo has disclosed that playing against Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez was not that difficult, noting their physical duel was a 50/50 battle. The remarks followed Jablonec’s narrow 1-0 defeat to Rangers in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League playoff on Thursday. Read Also:He’s An Excellent Shot Stopper —Charlton Athletic [...] The post It Was Not Difficult Playing Against Fernandez –Jablonec striker appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Maresca: Man City Ready For Aggressive Bournemouth Clash
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has disclosed that he is fully prepared for an aggressive Bournemouth side ahead of his first Premier League match in charge at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Maresca noted that Bournemouth maintain a very clear identity and high-intensity approach under new head coach Marco Rose, carrying over the aggressive traits [...] The post Maresca: Man City Ready For Aggressive Bournemouth Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.
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OFFICIAL: Konsa Joins Arsenal On Four-Year Deal
Arsenal have announced the signing of England international Ezri Konsa from Europa League champions Aston Villa. Konsa joined the Premier League champions on a four-year contract worth £55 million with the option to extend for a further year. After weeks of negotiation, the clubs reached an agreement on Wednesday which could earn Villa up to [...] The post OFFICIAL: Konsa Joins Arsenal On Four-Year Deal appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Feyenoord contact exciting Nigerian winger wanted by West Ham, Lecce
Feyenoord have made contact with Nigerian winger Daniel Job as the 20-year-old looks set to leave Norway this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Feyenoord head scout Micha Jansen was seen speaking with Job after a Kongsvinger training session in Norway on Friday, according to local newspaper Glåmdalen, per Voetbalprimeur. The meeting is the clearest sign yet that […]
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Championship: Millwall Boss Confirms Azeez Will Miss Norwich Clash
Millwall manager Alex Neil has confirmed that Femi Azeez will miss Saturday’s home clash against Norwich City due to injury. Azeez started the Lions’ 2-0 victory over Bristol City last weekend but was forced off before half-time after picking up a knock. Neil revealed after the game that the Nigeria international had experienced discomfort in [...] The post Championship: Millwall Boss Confirms Azeez Will Miss Norwich Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Falkirk Sign DC United Forward Jacob Murrell On Two-Year Deal With Option For Third
Falkirk have completed the permanent signing of American forward Jacob Murrell from MLS side DC United, bringing fresh attacking options to the Scottish Premiership club. Manager John McGlynn says the new arrival will bring “something different” to the Bairns’ current squad, suggesting the club are targeting a distinctive profile with this addition. Murrell arrives on […] The post Falkirk Sign DC United Forward Jacob Murrell On Two-Year Deal With Option For Third appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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FIFA Hit Argentina Star Paredes With 10-Game Ban Over World Cup Final Brawl
Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been given a 10-match ban for the role he played in on-field clashes after his side were beaten 1-0 by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, BBC Sport reports. FIFA’s disciplinary committee has also handed his team-mate Nahuel Molina a seven-match suspension. Argentina have also been ordered to play [...] The post FIFA Hit Argentina Star Paredes With 10-Game Ban Over World Cup Final Brawl appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Chelsea Break British Record To Sign Enzo Fernandez In Landmark £106.8 Million Deal
Chelsea have completed the signing of Enzo Fernandez from Benfica in a deal worth £106.8 million, setting a new British transfer record in the process. The Argentina international joins the west London club after a prolonged deadline day pursuit that tested the patience of everyone involved at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea initially failed in their efforts […] The post Chelsea Break British Record To Sign Enzo Fernandez In Landmark £106.8 Million Deal appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Bafana Bafana Legend Raises Concern Over Condition Of Football Pitches In Ghana
Bafana Bafana of South Africa legend and Asante Kotoko coach Eric Tinkler has raised concerns over the condition of football pitches in Ghana, admitting that the playing surfaces could make it difficult for his team to produce the style of football he wants. Tinkler joined the Ghanaian giants in mid-July after being without a club [...] The post Bafana Bafana Legend Raises Concern Over Condition Of Football Pitches In Ghana appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Prince Nawaf to meet Galatasaray over Victor Osimhen after €150m Al Hilal bid
Al Hilal president Prince Nawaf bin Saad is preparing to travel to Istanbul for direct talks with Galatasaray over a possible deal for Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. The Saudi Pro League club has already increased its offer for the Nigeria striker to €150 million after Galatasaray rejected an earlier proposal worth €130 million. The latest […]
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Chelsea’s Best Fantasy Premier League Buys, Watchlist Players And Differentials For 2026/27
Chelsea are shaping up to be one of the most interesting clubs to target in Fantasy Premier League ahead of the 2026/27 season. The Blues have shown genuine quality across multiple positions in recent campaigns, giving FPL managers plenty of options to consider at various price points. Identifying the best buy from Chelsea means looking […] The post Chelsea’s Best Fantasy Premier League Buys, Watchlist Players And Differentials For 2026/27 appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Emmanuel Fernandez: Super Eagles defender hit with fresh criticism in Rangers win over Jablonec
Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez has been hit with fresh criticism following Rangers’ narrow 1-0 victory over Jablonec in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League play-off tie, Soccernet.ng reports. Fernandez started at the heart of the Rangers defence at Ibrox on Thursday as Ryan Naderi’s second-half goal handed Derek McInnes’ side a slender […]
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MLS: Yusuf Named Player Of The Week
Super Eagles midfielder Alhassan Yusuf has been named Major League Soccer , MLS, Player of the Week following his impressive display for New England Revolution. Yusuf grabbed a hat-trick as New England Revolution cruised to a 3-0 victory over D.C. United on Wednesday. The emphatic win ended the Revs’ three-game winless run and boosted their [...] The post MLS: Yusuf Named Player Of The Week appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles: Why Nigeria return is not a priority for Stanley Nwabali
Stanley Nwabali has made it clear that returning to the Super Eagles is not currently a priority, with the Nigerian goalkeeper instead focused on rebuilding his club career after returning to Chippa United, Soccernet.ng reports. Nwabali has reclaimed his place with the South African side after spending six months away from competitive football, and he […]
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Millwall boss provides injury update on Azeez ahead of Norwich City
Millwall head coach Alex Neil has provided an update on the availability of Super Eagles forward Femi Azeez ahead of their Championship clash against Norwich City on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Lions will welcome Norwich to The Den for their first home league game of the season as they look to build on their impressive 2-0 win […]
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Chelsea Name Predicted Starting XI To Face Fulham With Bold Enzo Fernandez Call
Chelsea prepare to take on London rivals Fulham in what promises to be a fiercely contested Premier League derby at Stamford Bridge. The Blues have been building momentum in recent weeks, with manager Enzo Maresca looking to maintain Chelsea’s push for a strong finish to the season. Fulham arrive as one of the more consistent […] The post Chelsea Name Predicted Starting XI To Face Fulham With Bold Enzo Fernandez Call appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Ajax Boss Delighted With Arokodare’s Impact In Sion Victory
Ajax manager Míchel Sánchez has praised Tolu Arokodare following the striker’s impressive performance in the club’s 4-2 victory over Sion. Arokodare made a significant impact after coming off the bench, registering a goal and an assist for the Eredivisie giants in the UEFA Europa Conference League playoff tie. The Nigeria international replaced Marcos Leonardo in [...] The post Ajax Boss Delighted With Arokodare’s Impact In Sion Victory appeared first on Complete Sports.
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La Liga: Three Points Or Nothing –Mourinho Speaks Ahead Espanyol Vs Real Marid
Ahead of his first official La Liga match back in charge of Real Madrid, José Mourinho expressed complete conviction that his squad would travel to face Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium with the absolute intent to return with all three points. Mourinho noted that Espanyol started their campaign strongly with a comfortable 3-0 win, giving [...] The post La Liga: Three Points Or Nothing –Mourinho Speaks Ahead Espanyol Vs Real Marid appeared first on Complete Sports.
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FPL Nigeria: How to play Fantasy Premier League from Nigeria 
The 2026/27 Premier League season will commence later today, and fans can look forward to another exciting season of Fantasy Premier League (FPL), Soccernet.ng reports. The Fantasy Premier League (FPL) has become one of the most popular ways for football fans to follow the Premier League, allowing managers to build their own teams and compete with friends and millions of other […]
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Liverpool See £50m Bid For Yankuba Minteh Rejected By Brighton
Liverpool have had a £50 million offer for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh turned down, as the Seagulls stand firm over their valuation of the exciting attacker. Brighton have made clear they are not willing to let Minteh leave on the cheap, rejecting Liverpool’s opening bid in what could become a prolonged transfer battle. Minteh has […] The post Liverpool See £50m Bid For Yankuba Minteh Rejected By Brighton appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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The 2026/27 Football League Season Preview
A NEW SEASON, NEW DREAMS, NEW RIVALRIES — THE BATTLE BEGINS AGAIN! Football is back, and another thrilling season is upon us! All eyes will be on the Premier League and La Liga, where some of the biggest clubs, best players and brightest new signings are ready to fight for glory. From the title race [...] The post The 2026/27 Football League Season Preview appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Rangers And Celtic Target Girona Players As Scottish Transfer Window Heats Up
The Scottish Premiership’s two biggest clubs are reportedly monitoring players from La Liga side Girona as the transfer window continues to generate significant activity. Both Rangers and Celtic have been linked with targets from the Catalan club, who have established themselves as one of Spanish football’s more exciting recent success stories. Girona built their reputation […] The post Rangers And Celtic Target Girona Players As Scottish Transfer Window Heats Up appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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5 Nigerian transfers you missed this week: Daga, Osuji, Agba seal deals in Norway, Hungary & more
The summer transfer window is still open, and there have been many Nigerian transfers this week, Soccernet.ng reports. ​With most leagues' windows closing within the next two weeks, more clubs are completing moves quickly, and everything is a bit more frantic. As a result, some moves have gone under the radar, causing you to miss […]
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Arsenal Vs Coventry City: Awoniyi, Onyeka Face Gunners Test In EPL Opener
Super Eagles duo Taiwo Awoniyi and Frank Onyeka will look to help Coventry City make a positive start to life back in the Premier League when they face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Friday night. The encounter will mark Coventry City’s first top-flight appearance since the 2000/01 season following their promotion from the Sky [...] The post Arsenal Vs Coventry City: Awoniyi, Onyeka Face Gunners Test In EPL Opener appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Tolu Arokodare: Ajax legend backs Nigerian striker after Sion cameo – “He should start”
Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has given Ajax manager Míchel Sánchez plenty to think about after a decisive cameo in Thursday’s UEFA Conference League play-off first leg against FC Sion, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian striker came off the bench in the 72nd minute and needed little time to make his presence felt, scoring and assisting […]
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Tottenham Secure Agreement In Principle To Sign Savinho From Manchester City For £85m
Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement in principle with Manchester City to sign winger Savinho in a deal worth around £85 million including add-ons. The transfer represents one of the most significant pieces of business in the Premier League this window, with Spurs moving decisively to strengthen their attacking options. Savinho himself has had a […] The post Tottenham Secure Agreement In Principle To Sign Savinho From Manchester City For £85m appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Ajax boss Míchel Sánchez delivers big Tolu Arokodare verdict after FC Sion win
Tolu Arokodare is quickly giving Ajax a new attacking option after making a strong impact from the bench since arriving from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a season-long loan, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles striker has not started a match for Ajax, but he has already produced one goal and two assists in about 48 minutes of […]
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Super Eagles star makes MLS history, beats ex-Barca man Lewandowski to TotM spot
Super Eagles star Alhassan Yusuf has taken his place among the standout players in Major League Soccer after his hat-trick against D.C. United earned him a spot in the MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 21, Soccernet.ng reports. The New England Revolution midfielder scored three times in a 3-0 away win at Audi Field […]
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Arsenal Eye Kenan Yildiz As Liverpool Target Yankuba Minteh And Tottenham Close In On Savinho For £75m
Arsenal are pushing to sign Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz as the summer transfer window continues to heat up across the Premier League. The Gunners have identified the Turkish international as a priority target, with Mikel Arteta’s side looking to add creative quality to their attacking options. Yildiz has been one of Serie A’s standout performers […] The post Arsenal Eye Kenan Yildiz As Liverpool Target Yankuba Minteh And Tottenham Close In On Savinho For £75m appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Smith: Osimhen Not Perfect Fit For Arsenal
Arsenal legend Alan Smith has raised doubts about a potential move for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, expressing reservations that the high-cost forward might not be the right tactical or financial fit for Mikel Arteta’s squad. Recall that the Nigerian international has been a major transfer target for the Gunners and other clubs in Europe [...] The post Smith: Osimhen Not Perfect Fit For Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Smith Expresses Reservations On Arsenal’s Move For Osimhen
Arsenal legend Alan Smith has raised doubts about a potential move for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, expressing reservations that the high-cost forward might not be the right tactical or financial fit for Mikel Arteta’s squad. Recall that the Nigerian international has been a major transfer target for the Gunners and other clubs in Europe [...] The post Smith Expresses Reservations On Arsenal’s Move For Osimhen appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Stop Using WAFCON As Qualifiers For World Cup —Bafana Legend Baloyi Urges CAF
Bafana Bafana of South Africa legend Brian Baloyi has called on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to end the arrangement of qualifying for the World Cup merely by reaching the Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semi-finals. After failing to find top gear, leading to their exit in the quarter-finals of WAFCON 2026, Banyana [...] The post Stop Using WAFCON As Qualifiers For World Cup —Bafana Legend Baloyi Urges CAF appeared first on Complete Sports.
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CAF Snubs Super Falcons Stars In WAFCON 2026 Best XI
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has unveiled the Best XI of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, with no Super Falcons player making the selection. Nigeria endured a disappointing campaign at the tournament, bowing out at the quarter-final stage following a 1-0 defeat to eventual champions Cameroon. It marked the first time the [...] The post CAF Snubs Super Falcons Stars In WAFCON 2026 Best XI appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Robert Lewandowski And Antoine Griezmann Join Lionel Messi As Highest-Rated MLS Players In EA FC 27
EA Sports FC 27 has revealed its MLS player ratings, and European pedigree is clearly a major factor in how the game-makers have assessed the league’s talent. Lionel Messi leads all MLS players with an overall rating of 89, continuing his status as the standout name in American soccer. However, two high-profile summer arrivals have […] The post Robert Lewandowski And Antoine Griezmann Join Lionel Messi As Highest-Rated MLS Players In EA FC 27 appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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He’s An Excellent Shot Stopper —Charlton Athletic Manager On New Signing Okonkwo
Charlton Athletic new manager Nathan Jones has described Nigeria international Arthur Okonkwo as an excellent shot stopper, completesports.com reports. Okonkwo completed a season-long loan move to Charlton from fellow Championship side Wrexham. He becomes the Addicks’ eighth signing of the summer following the arrivals of Ivan Mesík, Billy Koumetio, Karlan Grant, Danny McNamara, Millenic Alli, [...] The post He’s An Excellent Shot Stopper —Charlton Athletic Manager On New Signing Okonkwo appeared first on Complete Sports.
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‘I’m Focused On Getting Better’ –Arokodare Reacts After Scoring First Ajax Goal
Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has expressed delight at scoring his first goal for Ajax in their UEFA Conference League play-off win against FC Sion on Thursday. The Nigerian international made a massive impact off the bench for Ajax, scoring in the 74th minute and providing an assist in the 87th minute during their 4-2 [...] The post ‘I’m Focused On Getting Better’ –Arokodare Reacts After Scoring First Ajax Goal appeared first on Complete Sports.
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