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ASAC 2026: Ashe Zooms Into Men’s 100m Semifinals
Favour Ashe has qualified for the men’s 100 metres semifinals at the African Athletics Championships, running a solo race after his protest for being disqualified was successful. Ashe clocked a time of 10.55s, which put him in the 24 overall, thereby qualifying for Wednesday’s men’s 100m semifinals. The Nigerian sprint star was initially disqualified for [...] The post ASAC 2026: Ashe Zooms Into Men’s 100m Semifinals appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Accra 2026: Amusan Cruises Into Women’s 100m Hurdles Final
World record holder Tobi Amusan zoomed into final of the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championship on Tuesday, Completesports.com reports. Amusan, who is gunning for her third African title won her heat in a season’s best time of 12.82s. The 29-year-old qualified as the fastest overall in the two heats. Read [...] The post Accra 2026: Amusan Cruises Into Women’s 100m Hurdles Final appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Genoa Revive Interest In Super Eagles Defender
Serie A club Genoa have revived their interest in Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Alebiosu,Completesports.com reports. The Rossoblù pushed to sign the exciting right-back during the winter transfer window, but had their offer rejected by Blackburn Rovers. Genoa still have Alebiosu on their radar, and will made another attempt to sign him this summer, according to [...] The post Genoa Revive Interest In Super Eagles Defender appeared first on Complete Sports.
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African Athletics: Golden Girl Tobi Amusan Leads Charge as Nigeria Storms Ghana
All eyes will be on Tobi Amusan as the world record holder begins her quest for a third African 100m hurdles title at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana. The six-day competition, holding at the University of Ghana, the spotlight shines on Nigeria’s sprint hurdles queen, whose dominance continues to redefine African [...] The post African Athletics: Golden Girl Tobi Amusan Leads Charge as Nigeria Storms Ghana appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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ASAC 2026: Nigeria Wins Protest Over Disqualification Of Ashe
Nigeria won its protest for the disqualification of Favour Ashe in the men’s 100m at the African Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, Making of Champions reports. On Tuesday, Ashe was disqualified in his first race of the championships for false start. But Nigeria protested that Ashe’s disqualification was unjust, following the repeated malfunctioning of the [...] The post ASAC 2026: Nigeria Wins Protest Over Disqualification Of Ashe appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Wallin: Joshua Won’t Escape Defeat Against Fury
Swedish heavyweight Otto Wallin has disclosed that Tyson Fury remains the favourite to beat Anthony Joshua, despite having previously stated that Joshua was a tougher opponent when they faced each other. In a chat with World Boxing News, Wallin noted that Fury’s superior boxing skills, size, and ability to move make him the likely winner. [...] The post Wallin: Joshua Won’t Escape Defeat Against Fury appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Agbonlahor: Richarlison Is The Slowest Player In Premier League
Former Aston Villa forward Gabby Agbonlahor has labelled Tottenham striker Richarlison as the slowest player in the Premier League following Spurs’ 1-1 draw with Leeds United on Monday. The comment followed a frustrating performance where Spurs looked toothless in attack. Reacting after the game, Agbonlahor in a chat with talkSPORT, stated that the Brazilian international [...] The post Agbonlahor: Richarlison Is The Slowest Player In Premier League appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Do You Know Bruno Fernandes is ONE EPL ASSIST AWAY FROM IMMORTALITY? – Find Out How
Bruno Fernandes is on the brink of rewriting Premier League history and with just two games left, the Manchester United captain could etch his name alongside the greatest creators the league has ever seen… or even surpass them. The magic number? 20 assists in a single season. A record currently shared by two icons: Thierry [...] The post Do You Know Bruno Fernandes is ONE EPL ASSIST AWAY FROM IMMORTALITY? – Find Out How appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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ASAC 2026: Nigeria’s Ashe Disqualified For False Start In Men’s 100m
Nigeria’s medal hopeful Favour Ashe has been disqualified for a false start in the men’s 100m at the African Athletics Championships in Ghana. Competing in heat 2, Ashe had completed the race before he was eventually disqualified. Ashe and a Cameroonian athlete in the race, didn’t hear the call-back from the umpires, and were both [...] The post ASAC 2026: Nigeria’s Ashe Disqualified For False Start In Men’s 100m appeared first on Complete Sports.
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CAF Awards: Hakimi, Osimhen, Diaz set for POTY showdown in Nigeria
Nigeria will welcome several high-profile visitors later this year following the latest development from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Soccernet.ng reports. The West African nation is set to host the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly as well as the CAF Awards ceremony, both scheduled to take place later this year. The CAF Ordinary General Assembly, which holds annually and usually […]
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NPFL 2026 title: Two eternal games await as Rivers United battle Rangers for league crown
The 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season is heading towards one of the most dramatic finishes in recent history, Soccernet.ng reports. Only one point separates leaders Rangers International and second-placed Rivers United before the final round of matches this weekend. Rangers sit top of the table with 65 points after 37 matches, while Rivers […]
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“They Tried to Stop Them But Falconets REFUSE to Fall” – How Nigeria Sealed U20 World Cup Ticket
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team, the Falconets, once again proved why they are one of the most consistent sides in youth football, battling through adversity to qualify for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. Despite a tense 2–1 defeat to Malawi’s Young Scorchers in the second leg in Lilongwe, Nigeria advanced 3–2 on [...] The post “They Tried to Stop Them But Falconets REFUSE to Fall” – How Nigeria Sealed U20 World Cup Ticket appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Nigeria To Host 2026 CAF Awards, Ordinary Congress
Nigeria will host the 2026 Confederation of African Football ,CAF, Awards Ceremony and the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly, reports Completesports.com. The 2026 CAF General Assembly will hold in October. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved Nigeria’s proposed hosting of both events at the Africa Forward Summit currently ongoing in Nairobi, Kenya, following a meeting with [...] The post Nigeria To Host 2026 CAF Awards, Ordinary Congress appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Injury Blow For Arsenal As Star Defender Ruled Out For Rest Of Season
Arsenal defender Ben White will miss the rest of the season with a medial ligament injury, and is a major doubt for the World Cup, Sky Sports reports. White came off injured in the first half against West Ham on Sunday. He will miss the Premier League season run-in, with Arsenal facing Burnley and Crystal [...] The post Injury Blow For Arsenal As Star Defender Ruled Out For Rest Of Season appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Jamaica exit as Nigeria’s Super Falcons face fresh crisis ahead of WAFCON title defence
Nigeria Super Falcons' preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) have suffered another serious disruption, Soccernet.ng reports. This development comes after the planned training tour of the United Kingdom was officially cancelled less than three months before the tournament in Morocco, as per Savid News. The camp, initially scheduled to run from […]
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Combined Arsenal-PSG XI Ahead of 2026 Champions League Final
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain will meet in the 2026 UEFA Champions League final in Budapest in a repeat of last season’s semifinal, a clash that the Parisians would ultimately win en route to claiming European football’s biggest prize for the first time. Now, the Gunners will hunt for revenge as they too look for their […] The post Combined Arsenal-PSG XI Ahead of 2026 Champions League Final appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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NPFL: NFF Hands Referee Indefinite Suspension Over Controversial Rangers Penalty
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Refereeing Development Committee has handed referee Yakubu Adamu an indefinite suspension from all league and football-related activities over his officiating in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 37 encounter between Rangers and Bendel Insurance. The committee said the suspension takes immediate effect after Adamu awarded a penalty during the [...] The post NPFL: NFF Hands Referee Indefinite Suspension Over Controversial Rangers Penalty appeared first on Complete Sports.
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World Cup 2026 And The Growth Of Sports Platforms
As anticipation for FIFA World Cup 2026 continues to build globally, Nigeria is experiencing a rapid transformation in the way football fans consume sports content online. Mobile technology, digital media, football communities, and real-time information platforms are becoming central parts of the modern football experience across the country. For millions of Nigerian fans, football is [...] The post World Cup 2026 And The Growth Of Sports Platforms appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Oliseh Defends Exodus of Nigerian Players Abroad
Former Super Eagles midfielder, Sunday Oliseh has defended Nigerian footballers who leave the country to play abroad. The former Captain and Coach of the Super Eagles argued that players will always seek better opportunities to support their families and secure their future. Oliseh stressed that football is a profession and urged stakeholders to improve the [...] The post Oliseh Defends Exodus of Nigerian Players Abroad appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Adams Ready For Sevilla’s Away Battle With Villarreal
Akor Adams is in confident mood ahead of Sevilla’s trip to Villarreal this weekend, Completesports.com reports. The Rojiblancos boosted their survival hopes with a hard-earned 2-1 victory over Espanyol last weekend. Adams came off the bench to score the winning goal for Sevilla in stoppage time. Luis Garcia Plaza’s side, who currently occupy 13th position [...] The post Adams Ready For Sevilla’s Away Battle With Villarreal appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Unstoppable! Sinner Cruises Into Italian Open Fourth Round
World No.1 Jannik Sinner delivered another commanding performance at the Italian Open, defeating Alexei Popyrin 6-2, 6-0 to advance to the fourth round in emphatic fashion. Sinner was in complete control throughout the contest, giving world No. 60 Popyrin little opportunity to settle into the match. The Italian star showcased his trademark power, precision, and [...] The post Unstoppable! Sinner Cruises Into Italian Open Fourth Round appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Ramos Becomes New Owner Of Sevilla
Former Real Madrid captain Ramos has become the new owner of LaLiga club Sevilla. This is according to European transfer expert and Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano (via Daily Sports) on his X handle on Tuesday. The final details of the deal will be disclosed later, but it is already known that Ramos’ brother, René, oversaw [...] The post Ramos Becomes New Owner Of Sevilla appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Dubois Defeats Wardley in Brutal Heavyweight War to Win WBO Title
Daniel Dubois produced a stunning comeback to defeat Fabio Wardley and win the WBO heavyweight title after a brutal and thrilling contest. Dubois stopped Wardley in the 11th round and the latter was left bleeding heavily from the bridge of his nose, with his right eye almost completely swollen shut, forcing referee Howard Foster to stop [...] The post Dubois Defeats Wardley in Brutal Heavyweight War to Win WBO Title appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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De Zerbi Slams Referee Gillett’s Composure in Tottenham-Leeds Draw
Roberto De Zerbi said referee Jarred Gillett was “not calm” in Tottenham’s 1-1 draw with Leeds United, after VAR decisions dominated the headlines following West Ham’s game. Leeds were awarded a penalty after VAR advised Gillett to review Mathys Tel’s high boot that caught Ethan Ampadu in the head. After a lengthy on-field check, Gillett [...] The post De Zerbi Slams Referee Gillett’s Composure in Tottenham-Leeds Draw appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Osimhen Is The Most Complete Striker –Lemina
Galatasaray midfielder Mario Lemina has described Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen as the most complete striker he has ever seen in his life. Lemina highlighted Osimhen’s relentless pressing, physicality, and incredible work rate, noting he contributes heavily beyond just scoring goals, often even helping in midfield. Having played with attackers like Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Gonzalo [...] The post Osimhen Is The Most Complete Striker –Lemina appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Świątek Dominates Osaka to Reach Italian Open Quarterfinals, Sets Up Exciting Clash With Gauff
Iga Świątek delivered one of her strongest performances of the season on Monday, overpowering Naomi Osaka 6-2, 6-1 to book her place in the quarterfinals of the Italian Open. The Polish star needed just one hour and 22 minutes to dismantle Osaka in a commanding display on clay. Świątek looked sharp from the opening set, [...] The post Świątek Dominates Osaka to Reach Italian Open Quarterfinals, Sets Up Exciting Clash With Gauff appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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2026 World Cup: Stadium To Host Mexico vs South Africa Sinking
Fears are growing that the Azteca World Cup stadium, venue for the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Mexico and South Africa is sinking – while fans worryingly spotted concrete chunks breaking off, The Sun reports. The Estadio Azteca in Mexico City first opened in 1966 and is one of the most [...] The post 2026 World Cup: Stadium To Host Mexico vs South Africa Sinking appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NPFL: Babaganaru Positive About Kano Pillars’ Survival Hopes
Kano Pillars technical adviser Mohammed Babaganaru is optimistic the club will maintain their top-flight status at the end of the season, Completesports.com reports. The four-time Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions boosted their survival hopes with a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Warri Wolves on Sunday. Veteran midfielder Rabiu Ali scored the decisive goal from the [...] The post NPFL: Babaganaru Positive About Kano Pillars’ Survival Hopes appeared first on Complete Sports.
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“We had to tell him” – Cyriel Dessers opens up on his first impression of Rangers Emmanuel Fernandez
Super Eagles and Panathinaikos striker Cyriel Kolawole Dessers has admitted he was very impressed in his first training session with Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez, Soccernet.ng reports. The pair had a brief time at Ibrox. The 24-year-old had only just joined from Sky Bet League One side Peterborough United, while Dessers was already linked with a […]
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How A Demolition Contractor Improves Safety And Precision In Property Preparation Projects
Preparing a property for renovation or redevelopment involves more than simply removing unwanted structures. The initial phase sets the tone for everything that follows, making it essential to approach the process with care and planning. Without proper preparation, even well-designed projects can face unnecessary delays and complications. Many property owners underestimate how complex removal work [...] The post How A Demolition Contractor Improves Safety And Precision In Property Preparation Projects appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Accra 2026: Enekwechi Withdraws From Team Nigeria
Team Nigeria’s hope of winning a medal in the shot put appears to have received a serious setback after defending champion and Nigerian shot put record holder Chukwuebuka Enekwechi withdrew from the 2026 African Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana. Enekwechi was listed as part of the initial 45-athlete squad to represent Nigeria and was considered [...] The post Accra 2026: Enekwechi Withdraws From Team Nigeria appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Rangers’ Emmanuel Fernandez sends strong message to fans following Scottish Premiership failure
Super Eagles centre-back Emmanuel Fernandez has sent a strong message to Rangers fans after the club bowed out of the Scottish Premiership title race, Soccernet.ng reports. The Gers had a poor start to their SPFL campaign this season, before kicking things off during the winter period, going 20 games unbeaten to go head-to-head with Celtic […]
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West Ham’s £84m Fernandes Valuation Puts Man United’s Midfield Plans to the Test
West Ham United have placed an asking price of at least £84 million on midfielder Mateus Fernandes amid growing interest from Manchester United, a figure that doubles what the Hammers paid to sign the 21-year-old from Southampton last summer. The valuation, reported by Football Insider, reflects West Ham’s determination to extract full market value for […] The post West Ham’s £84m Fernandes Valuation Puts Man United’s Midfield Plans to the Test appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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‘We Feel Sorry’ — Fernandez Apologises To Rangers Fans Over Title Failure
Emmanuel Fernandez has apologised to Rangers supporters after the club failed to clinch the Scottish Premiership title this season. Rangers’ hopes of winning the title were effectively dashed following Sunday’s 3-1 defeat to Celtic, with only two games left to play. Fernandez Expresses Disappointment Fernandez acknowledged the squad lacked the fight required at crucial moments. [...] The post ‘We Feel Sorry’ — Fernandez Apologises To Rangers Fans Over Title Failure appeared first on Complete Sports.
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“I love that” – Ex-Wolves midfielder reveals what stands out about Osimhen
Galatasaray midfielder Mario Lemina has praised teammate Victor Osimhen and revealed the key qualities that set the striker apart from other forwards, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles forward has continued to strengthen his reputation as one of the most prolific strikers in world football and it is no surprise he has continued to attract interest from several top European clubs ahead […]
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NPFL: Abia Warriors Suspend Amapakabo, Orji As Shorunmu Takes Interim Charge
Abia Warriors have suspended head coach Imama Amapakabo and his assistant, Bethel Orji, Completesports.com reports. The suspension takes immediate effect, with the coaching crew ordered to steer clear of all club engagements. Abia Warriors React To Shock Home Defeat The sanction followed Abia Warriors’ 2-0 home defeat to Kun Khalifat FC on Sunday in a [...] The post NPFL: Abia Warriors Suspend Amapakabo, Orji As Shorunmu Takes Interim Charge appeared first on Complete Sports.
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