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2026 FIBA WWC: D’Tigress Suffer Humiliating 111-56 Loss To France In Final Group Game
Nigeria’s D’Tigress ended their disappointing campaign at the 2026 FIBA women’s basketball World Cup with a humiliating 111-56 defeat to France in Group B on Monday. It was D’Tigresses third consecutive group stage defeat following loses to South Korea and Hungary. It was a one-sided affair as D’Tigress scored just 13 points in each of [...] The post 2026 FIBA WWC: D’Tigress Suffer Humiliating 111-56 Loss To France In Final Group Game appeared first on Complete Sports.
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I Only Focus On Doing My Best –Mbappe Speaks On Winning Ballon d’Or
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has openly backed his own credentials for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, stating that it is natural for him to be in the conversation following his historic performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking during a press conference on Monday, ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League match against Inter Milan, [...] The post I Only Focus On Doing My Best –Mbappe Speaks On Winning Ballon d’Or appeared first on Complete Sports.
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CCL: Rangers Can Get Positive Result Against AS Sobemap In Second Leg –Amoo
Former Shooting Stars coach Fatai Amoo says he’s optimistic Rangers International can get a positive result against AS Sobemap in the second leg of their CAF Champions League first-round tie. Recall that the Nigerian champions Rangers International were held to a 1-1 draw by Benin Republic side AS Sobemap FC in the first leg of [...] The post CCL: Rangers Can Get Positive Result Against AS Sobemap In Second Leg –Amoo appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Cole Palmer Exchanges Words With Arsenal Star As Xabi Alonso Faces Chelsea Transfer Regret
Chelsea’s Cole Palmer continues to make headlines both on and off the pitch, cementing himself as one of the most compelling figures in English football this season. Palmer has been central to Chelsea’s attacking play throughout the campaign, consistently drawing attention from opponents, teammates, and rival club staff alike. The England international was involved in […] The post Cole Palmer Exchanges Words With Arsenal Star As Xabi Alonso Faces Chelsea Transfer Regret appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Spain Vs Nigeria Live Blogging: U-20 WWC Group F Matchday 1
Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup (U-20 WWC) Group F matchday–1 clash between La Rojita of Spain and the Falconets of Nigeria at the Arena Sosnowiec, Sosnowiec, Pland. The post Spain Vs Nigeria Live Blogging: U-20 WWC Group F Matchday 1 appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Euromatch NPFL: My Team Is Still Work In Progress —Plateau United Coach Ogunbote
Plateau United head coach Gbenga Ogunbote has said his team is still work in progress, despite their win against Kwara United. Ogunbote side bounced back from their opening-day 2-0 loss to Rivers United by securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Kwara United in their Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 2 fixture at the [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: My Team Is Still Work In Progress —Plateau United Coach Ogunbote appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Alejandro Garnacho Showing Signs Of Disinterest As Former Manchester United Star Sounds Warning
Alejandro Garnacho has been the subject of growing concern, with reports suggesting the Argentine winger is already appearing disinterested at Manchester United. The 21-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford, with speculation around his future intensifying throughout the early months of 2026. Garnacho emerged as one of United’s brightest talents […] The post Alejandro Garnacho Showing Signs Of Disinterest As Former Manchester United Star Sounds Warning appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 136: Arsenal vs Chelsea Review
Martin Ødegaard scored the winner as Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 to maintain their perfect start to the 2026-27 Premier League season and end that of their London rivals. Xabi Alonso’s visitors made a flying start as Morgan Rogers put them in front after 77 seconds, though ex-Blues forward Kai Havertz got the Gunners level in [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 136: Arsenal vs Chelsea Review appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2027Q: Charlton Confirm Okonkwo’s Super Eagles Call-Up for Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau
Sky Bet Championship club Charlton Athletic have confirmed goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo’s call-up to the Nigeria squad for the Super Eagles’ upcoming 2026 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, Completesports.com reports. Okonkwo, who joined Charlton on loan from Wrexham this summer, will be hoping to make his competitive debut for the Super [...] The post AFCON 2027Q: Charlton Confirm Okonkwo’s Super Eagles Call-Up for Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Gabriel Lucky Not To Be Sent Off Against Chelsea —Rooney
Manchester United and England legend, Wayne Rooney, believes that Arsenal star Gabriel was ‘extremely lucky’ to avoid being shown a red card after kicking Emi Martinez in the face. The incident occurred in the first half as Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates on Sunday. While on the ground, the [...] The post Gabriel Lucky Not To Be Sent Off Against Chelsea —Rooney appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Wolves Women Manager Praises Players After Battling Performance
Wolverhampton Wanderers Women’s manager McNamara expressed pride in his squad following their latest outing in the Women’s First Team. The manager was keen to highlight the collective effort his players put in throughout the match, reflecting the growing team spirit at the club. Wolves Women have been building momentum throughout the season, with the squad […] The post Wolves Women Manager Praises Players After Battling Performance appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Trabzonspor coach reveals possible return date for Paul Onuachu
Trabzonspor interim head coach Huseyin Cimsir has provided an update on the injury situation of Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu, giving a positive indication over when the Nigerian could return to action, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian striker suffered an injury during the Black Sea Storm's emphatic 5-0 victory over Genclerbirligi on Sunday, as they returned to winning ways following […]
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Euromatch NPFL: Bendel Insurance Unlucky in Defeat to Nasarawa United — Ali
Bendel Insurance head coach Jolomi Ali believes his side were unlucky to suffer a 1-0 defeat to Nasarawa United in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday Two encounter. The Benin Arsenals were beaten by the hosts at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday, with Sam Pam’s 55th-minute strike proving decisive. Despite creating several scoring [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Bendel Insurance Unlucky in Defeat to Nasarawa United — Ali appeared first on Complete Sports.
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How To Keep Your Team Consistent From Start To Finish In Ahmedabad’s Box Cricket Matches
Teams playing box cricket in Ahmedabad often start strong, then fade badly somewhere around the sixth over. It’s a familiar pattern, and honestly, it’s rarely about raw talent going missing. Good sides hold their intensity steady rather than peaking early and coasting through the back half. This guide looks at practical, no-nonsense ways to keep [...] The post How To Keep Your Team Consistent From Start To Finish In Ahmedabad’s Box Cricket Matches appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Brighton & Hove Albion Women Host Arsenal In Crucial Women’s Super League Clash
Brighton and Hove Albion Women face Arsenal in what promises to be a fiercely contested Women’s Super League fixture at the top level of English women’s football. Both clubs have established themselves as serious forces in the WSL over recent seasons, consistently challenging for the highest honours available in the domestic game. Arsenal have historically […] The post Brighton & Hove Albion Women Host Arsenal In Crucial Women’s Super League Clash appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Confirmed: Super Eagles coach Chelle invites ex-Arsenal lad for AFCON 2027 qualifiers
Arthur Okonkwo’s return to the Super Eagles squad is now confirmed, giving Eric Chelle another goalkeeper option ahead of Nigeria’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Soccernet.ng reports. Charlton Athletic announced on Monday that the former Arsenal academy goalkeeper has been called up for the September games against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The 24-year-old has […]
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Reece James Sends Defiant Message To Chelsea After Arsenal Defeat At The Emirates
Chelsea captain Reece James has urged his side to remain focused on their own progress following Sunday’s 2-1 Premier League defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. The result ended Chelsea’s perfect start to the new season and raised early questions about how close Xabi Alonso’s side are to genuinely competing with the defending champions. […] The post Reece James Sends Defiant Message To Chelsea After Arsenal Defeat At The Emirates appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Sports Prediction Markets Give Fans A New Number To Watch
Fans are used to watching scores, form and team news. Prediction markets add another number to the mix: a live price built by traders reacting to the same game. Once you understand what drives that price, the market becomes easier to read without turning sport into a finance lesson. Sports betting usually starts with a [...] The post Sports Prediction Markets Give Fans A New Number To Watch appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles coach makes bold Rangers prediction after 1-1 CAF CL draw against Sobemap
Super Eagles assistant coach and Rangers International head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has backed his side to beat AS Sobemap in the second leg of their CAF Champions League first-round tie despite Sunday's disappointing 1-1 draw, Soccernet.ng reports. Rangers took the lead through Chidozie Iwundu in the first half at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in […]
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Nasarawa United Will Improve With More Games — Mangut
Nasarawa United technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut, is confident his side will continue to improve as the EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season progresses. The Solid Miners secured their first victory of the campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bendel Insurance in a Matchday Two encounter at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday. Sam [...] The post Nasarawa United Will Improve With More Games — Mangut appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Martin Odegaard And Ezri Konsa Hail Arsenal’s Character After Comeback Victory Against Chelsea
Arsenal secured a sixth consecutive home win over Chelsea with a 2-1 comeback victory at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Chelsea drew first blood inside just two minutes when Morgan Rogers gave the visitors a shock early lead. Despite the setback, Arsenal quickly regained their composure and began to impose themselves on the game […] The post Martin Odegaard And Ezri Konsa Hail Arsenal’s Character After Comeback Victory Against Chelsea appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Super Eagles weekend ratings: Osimhen 4th, Onuachu 2nd
The first weekend of September produced several strong performances from Super Eagles stars around the world, Soccernet.ng reports. From Turkey to Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, England and South Africa, Nigerian players had plenty to talk about as the international break approached. The weekend also brought some difficult moments for Nigeria. Victor Osimhen scored again for […]
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I Don’t Start My Training With Breakfast –Serena
Veteran US tennis star Serena Williams has disclosed that she skips traditional morning breakfast on training days, opting instead for her first meal around lunchtime. Serena offered the glimpse into her routine while discussing her new meal collection with Factor, which includes options she selected to fit her lifestyle. Read Also:‘It’s Special’ –Sharapova Lauds Serena’s [...] The post I Don’t Start My Training With Breakfast –Serena appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AC Milan Celebrate Chukwueze’s Second League Assist This Season
AC Milan have praised Samuel Chukwueze after he recorded his second assist in the Serie A this season in Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Juventus. Chukwueze, who came on in the second half, set up his teammate Alphadjo Cissé to put Milan ahead against Juventus. The Old Lady, however, grabbed a stoppage time equaliser through Federico [...] The post AC Milan Celebrate Chukwueze’s Second League Assist This Season appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Cavan Sullivan Pulls Off LeBron James Chalk Toss Celebration As Philadelphia Union Extend Unbeaten Run
Cavan Sullivan is fast becoming one of MLS’s most exciting young talents, and his latest performance gave fans yet another reason to believe in his extraordinary potential. The 16-year-old scored his third goal in as many games on Saturday night, cementing himself as the youngest player in MLS history to record a five-game goal contribution […] The post Cavan Sullivan Pulls Off LeBron James Chalk Toss Celebration As Philadelphia Union Extend Unbeaten Run appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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U-20 WWC: Aznar Targets Victory In Spain’s Opener Against Falconets
Spain head coach David Aznar is determined to guide his side to a winning start at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The 2018 champions will begin their campaign against Nigeria’s Falconets at Stadion Sosnowiec on Monday (today). La Rojita boast a talented squad featuring several players who represented Spain at the 2024 and [...] The post U-20 WWC: Aznar Targets Victory In Spain’s Opener Against Falconets appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Tolu Arokodare: Why Ajax coach was displeased despite striker’s goal vs PSV
Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare scored in Ajax's 1-3 loss to PSV over the weekend, but his performance looked to have gotten on the bad side of the club's coach Míchel Sánchez, Soccernet.ng reports. Arokodare started the Eredivisie clash at the Johan Cruyff ArenA on Saturday and scored Ajax’s equaliser in the 23rd minute after […]
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No Osimhen, no Galatasaray? Ex-Real Madrid star predicts UCL opener against Sporting CP
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is currently suffering a serious groin injury and will not play a part in Galatasaray's UEFA Champions League opener against Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday, Soccernet.ng reports. However, former Real Madrid and Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju believes Galatasaray can overcome the absence of Victor Osimhen and secure a positive result […]
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Lionel Messi Delivers Two Assists For Inter Miami In First Appearance Since International Retirement
Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi wasted absolutely no time reminding fans what he is capable of following his retirement from international football. The Argentine legend registered two assists as Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Atlanta United on Saturday night at Nu Stadium in Miami. It was Messi’s first competitive club appearance since he announced his […] The post Lionel Messi Delivers Two Assists For Inter Miami In First Appearance Since International Retirement appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Ademola Lookman: Former Arsenal star criticises Super Eagles forward after Atletico Madrid defeat
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman didn't have the best game over the weekend as Atletico Madrid lost to Athletic Club and has come under criticism from ex-Arsenal midfielder Stewart Robson, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman started the La Liga encounter at San Mamés on Saturday but was unable to make a significant impact before he was substituted […]
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James: Chelsea Will Learn From Loss To Arsenal
Chelsea captain Reece James has disclosed that there were plenty of encouraging signs despite a 2-1 loss to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal won 2-1 after goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard canceled out an early opener. Morgan Rogers scored for Chelsea inside the opening minutes. Read Also:SERIE A: Chukwueze Provides Another Assist [...] The post James: Chelsea Will Learn From Loss To Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Chelsea Set New Premier League Record After Defeat To Arsenal
Chelsea set a new Premier League record after suffering a 2-1 defeat to defending Premier League champions Arsenal 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The Blues took the lead just two minute into the contest through summer signing Morgan Rogers. Arsenal, however, came back to clinch a third consecutive league win this season thanks [...] The post Chelsea Set New Premier League Record After Defeat To Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Mikel Arteta Fumes Over Myles Lewis-Skelly Red Card But Hails Arsenal Character In Hard-Fought Win
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta described himself as “absolutely fuming” after teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly was controversially sent off during their victory over Wolves. The 18-year-old was dismissed in the 43rd minute at Molineux after referee Michael Oliver deemed a foul on Matt Doherty to be violent conduct, despite the incident occurring 30 yards from goal. VAR […] The post Mikel Arteta Fumes Over Myles Lewis-Skelly Red Card But Hails Arsenal Character In Hard-Fought Win appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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U-20 WWC: Falconets Fired Up For Spain Showdown — Aduku
Falconets head coach Moses Aduku has declared that his players are fully prepared to give their all in Monday’s 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup clash against Spain, Completesports.com reports. The Group F encounter will take place at Stadion Sosnowiec, with kick-off scheduled for 5pm local time (4pm Nigeria time). Aduku Declares Falconets Ready For [...] The post U-20 WWC: Falconets Fired Up For Spain Showdown — Aduku appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Wesley Fofana Stands Firm As Cole Palmer Struggles In Chelsea’s Latest Outing
Chelsea’s Wesley Fofana produced a composed and assured display at the back, proving to be one of the few bright spots for the Blues on the day. The French defender has shown resilience throughout this campaign, and his performance here underlined why Chelsea have come to rely on him as a defensive cornerstone. Fofana’s reading […] The post Wesley Fofana Stands Firm As Cole Palmer Struggles In Chelsea’s Latest Outing appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Alejandro Garnacho Displays Worrying Lack Of Focus As Manchester United Concerns Grow
Alejandro Garnacho has reportedly appeared “completely disinterested” in recent performances, raising serious concerns among Manchester United supporters and staff alike. The young Argentine winger has been under scrutiny this season, with his body language and overall application on the pitch drawing widespread criticism from observers. United fans have grown increasingly frustrated watching a player who […] The post Alejandro Garnacho Displays Worrying Lack Of Focus As Manchester United Concerns Grow appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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