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Iran Threatens To Withdraw From 2026 World Cup After US Airstrikes
Iran has reportedly threatened to pull out of this summer’s World Cup after US and Israeli airstrikes killed the country’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The dramatic escalation follows a joint military operation on Saturday which targeted major Iranian cities, including the capital Tehran, following weeks of growing tension. The attack came shortly after Iran [...] The post Iran Threatens To Withdraw From 2026 World Cup After US Airstrikes appeared first on Complete Sports.
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He’s Innocent –Ex-Plateau United Coach Reacts To Obasogie’s Match-Fixing Allegations
Former Plateau United coach Gopar Cornelius says Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie is innocent of any allegations leveled against him. Obasogie, who was part of Nigeria’s squad that finished third at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, has been handed a three-month suspension pending investigation by his Tanzanian club, Singida Black Stars, over alleged match-fixing. [...] The post He’s Innocent –Ex-Plateau United Coach Reacts To Obasogie’s Match-Fixing Allegations appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Wirtz To Miss Wolves Clash –Slot
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has disclosed that Florian Wirtz will not be available to face Wolves in Tuesday’s Premier League. Recall that the Germany international missed Saturday’s 5-2 victory over West Ham due to the issue. Wirtz has enjoyed a strong second half of the season, scoring four goals and providing two assists in six [...] The post Wirtz To Miss Wolves Clash –Slot appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Onuachu Credits Trabzonspor Teammates For Record Scoring Streak
Paul Onuachu has credited his teammates for his impressive scoring run with Trabzonspor, reports Completesports.com. Onuachu was on target in Trabzonspor’s 3-1 home win against Fatih Karamguruk on Friday night. The Nigeria international has now found the net in six straight matches for the Black Sea Storm. Onuachu Thanks Teammates The 31-year-old emphasised the role [...] The post Onuachu Credits Trabzonspor Teammates For Record Scoring Streak appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Osimhen Vows Galatasaray Will Maintain Title Pursuit
Victor Osimhen has said Galatasaray will keep fighting hard to win a fourth consecutive Turkish Super Lig title, reports Completesports.com. Okan Buruk’s side bounced back from last week’s 2-0 defeat at Konyaspor, with a 3-1 thumping of Alanyaspor at the RAMs Park on Saturday. Osimhen registered one goal, and an assist in the game. The [...] The post Osimhen Vows Galatasaray Will Maintain Title Pursuit appeared first on Complete Sports.
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It Was A Huge Victory For Us –Guardiola Reacts To City’s Hard-fought Win Against Leeds
Pep Guardiola has described Manchester City’s Win at Leeds, in Saturday’s Premier League encounter United as a huge one. Antoine Semenyo scored the only goal of the game as City closed the gap to Arsenal at the top to two points ahead of their rivals’ clash with Chelsea on Sunday. City had to achieve the [...] The post It Was A Huge Victory For Us –Guardiola Reacts To City’s Hard-fought Win Against Leeds appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Was Oshoala’s Absence Felt? Late Cameroon Winner Exposes Super Falcons
Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a painful 1–0 defeat to the Indomitable Lionesses in a pre-WAFCON 2026 international friendly decided deep into stoppage time on Saturday night in Yaoundé. The encounter, played at the Stade Militaire de Yaoundé, looked destined to end goalless until Yvana Mbomezomo struck at the death, firing home a dramatic 90th-minute winner [...] The post Was Oshoala’s Absence Felt? Late Cameroon Winner Exposes Super Falcons appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Nwaneri Is Technically Gifted –Pires
Arsenal legend Robert Pires has described Marseille star Ethan Nwaneri as a technically gifted player. Nwaneri joined Marseille on loan until the end of the season on January 23 after finding first-team opportunities limited at Premier League leaders Arsenal. The teenager enjoyed a breakthrough 2024/25 campaign with the Gunners, scoring nine goals and earning a [...] The post Nwaneri Is Technically Gifted –Pires appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Turkey: Osimhen Delivers Goal, Assist In Galatasaray’s Win Over Alanyaspor
Victor Osimhen registered a goal, and an assist in Galatasaray’s 3-1 victory over Alanyaspor at the RAMs Park on Saturday. Sacha Boey gave the hosts the lead late in the first half. Benin Republic international Steve Mounie restored parity for Alanyaspor four minutes after the break. Read Also:Olawoyin Provides Assist In Rizespor’s 3-0 Win At [...] The post Turkey: Osimhen Delivers Goal, Assist In Galatasaray’s Win Over Alanyaspor appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EPL: Semenyo’s Solitary Goal Earns Man City Vital Victory Vs Leeds, Close Gap On Arsenal
Antoine Semenyo’s solitary goal was enough to give Manchester City a crucial 1-0 win over Leeds United in Saturday’s Premier League game as the Premier League title chasers closed the gap on leaders Arsenal to two points. Leeds started the game like a house on fire, preventing Man City from settling down in the early [...] The post EPL: Semenyo’s Solitary Goal Earns Man City Vital Victory Vs Leeds, Close Gap On Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NPFL: El-kanemi Warriors, Kwara United Record Home Wins
El-kanemi Warriors defeated Abia Warriors 2-0 in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 28 encounter in Maiduguri on Saturday. Daddy Abdulrahman gave El-kanemi the lead from the spot in the 22nd minute. The hosts scored their second through Bashir Musa four minutes from time. Read Also:NWFL Opens Premiership Mid-Season Transfer Window Kabiru Dogo’s side [...] The post NPFL: El-kanemi Warriors, Kwara United Record Home Wins appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Liverpool Equal Man United’s Premier League Feat After 5-2 Win Against West Ham
Hugo Ekitike, Virgil van Dijk and Alexis Mac Allister scored from first-half corners as Liverpool defeated West Ham 5-2 to boost their Champions League qualification hopes. Liverpool are now the second team in Premier League history to score three goals from corners in the first half of a match, after Man United against Leicester in [...] The post Liverpool Equal Man United’s Premier League Feat After 5-2 Win Against West Ham appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Friendly: Cameroon Overcome Super Falcons In Yaounde
Nigeria’s Super Falcons lost 1-0 to the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in their pre-2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations friendly at the Military Stadium, Yaoundé on Saturday, reports Completesports.com. The Super Falcons began the match brightly, putting the Cameroonian defence under sustained pressure, but they were unable to make their dominance count with a goal. [...] The post Friendly: Cameroon Overcome Super Falcons In Yaounde appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Olawoyin Provides Assist In Rizespor’s 3-0 Win At Kasimpasa
Ibrahim Olawoyin provided an assist as Rizespor thrashed Kasimpasa 3-0 in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday. It was Olawoyin’s first assist after 17 appearances in the topflight this season. Also on target for Rizespor was England-born Nigerian winger Adedire Mebude. Also Read: Man United Have No Genuine Excuse Not To Sign Osimhen –Onazi Olawoyin [...] The post Olawoyin Provides Assist In Rizespor’s 3-0 Win At Kasimpasa appeared first on Complete Sports.
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He’s A Powerful Fighter And Great Champion –Usyk Speaks On Facing Kickboxer Verhoeven
World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has described former kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven as a powerful athlete and a great champion ahead of their bout later this year in Egypt. The WBO and WBA titles held by Usyk will not be at stake when he takes to the ring, with Verhoeven not ranked with either governing [...] The post He’s A Powerful Fighter And Great Champion –Usyk Speaks On Facing Kickboxer Verhoeven appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Man United Have No Genuine Excuse Not To Sign Osimhen –Onazi
Former Nigerian international Ogenyi Onazi says Manchester United have no excuse not to have signed Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen when the opportunity was there. Recall that the Red Devils were heavily linked to signing the Nigerian international, only for the team to do a u-turn due to the fact that he will be participating [...] The post Man United Have No Genuine Excuse Not To Sign Osimhen –Onazi appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Owen: Alonso’s Short Spell At Real Madrid Won’t Work Against Him
Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen has disclosed that Xabi Alonso’s short spell with Real Madrid shouldn’t work against him in the future. Recall that the former Bayer Leverkusen manager was sacked by Real Madrid earlier this year in his first season in charge. Speaking with Tribalfootball.com, Owen stated that Alonso will certainly get another chance [...] The post Owen: Alonso’s Short Spell At Real Madrid Won’t Work Against Him appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Nwaiwu Savours First Trabzonspor Goals
Chibuike Nwaiwu has celebrated his first goals for Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor, reports Completesports.com. Nwaiwu grabbed a brace in Trabzonspor’s 3-1 victory over Fatih Karagumruk at the Papara Park on Friday night. The defender’s compatriot, Paul Onuachu also registered a goal in the game. Read Also:Turkey: Onuachu, Nwaiwu Inspire Trabzonspor’s Home Win Over Fatih [...] The post Nwaiwu Savours First Trabzonspor Goals appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Madugu: Cameroon Friendlies Ideal Preparation For WAFCON 2026
Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has described the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon as a strong test for his side as they continue preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The African champions will face the Indomitable Lionesses in the first friendly at the Military Stadium, Yaoundé on Saturday (today). The two teams [...] The post Madugu: Cameroon Friendlies Ideal Preparation For WAFCON 2026 appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Nnadozie: Super Falcons Not Under Pressure To Defend WAFCON Title
Chiamaka Nnadozie has declared the Super Falcons readiness to defend their title at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, reports Completesports.com. The West Africans won a record-extending 10th title at the last edition of the biennial competition hosted by Morocco. Nnadozie Dismisses Pressure Nnadozie said the Super Falcons are not under pressure to further [...] The post Nnadozie: Super Falcons Not Under Pressure To Defend WAFCON Title appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Obasogie Dismisses Match-Fixing Allegations
Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie has denied match-fixing allegations against him, reports Completesports.com. Tanzanian Premier League club Singida Black Stars suspended Obasogie for three months on Friday for allegedly manipulating the outcome of a CAF Confederation Cup match as well as a domestic game. The 26-year-old has however vowed to clear his name. “I state [...] The post Obasogie Dismisses Match-Fixing Allegations appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Housing Association Secures 555 New Social Homes Across North London Developments
Sovereign Network Group has agreed to purchase 555 new social homes from Berkeley Group across two North London developments, significantly increasing the availability of affordable housing in the capital. Of those properties, 269 apartments will form part of the Grand Union regeneration scheme in Alperton, Wembley, a wider 3,500-home project built on the former Northfields […] The post Housing Association Secures 555 New Social Homes Across North London Developments appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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UCL: We’ll Have To Be Perfect To Beat Newcastle —Barcelona Legend Warns
Barcelona sporting director Deco has issued a strong warning to the Spanish side ahead of their Champions League last 16 tie with Newcastle United. The Catalan giants will be favourites to progress to the quarter-finals, although Eddie Howe’s men will go into the two-legged match with confidence. The two sides have already met in the [...] The post UCL: We’ll Have To Be Perfect To Beat Newcastle —Barcelona Legend Warns appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Umtiti: Monaco Fans Must Be Patient With Pogba
Former Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti has appealed to Monaco fans to exercise patience with Paul Pogba. Recall that Pogba’s celebrated comeback has stalled due to injury, with his last appearance being in early December. Pogba hasn’t played competitive football for over two years due to injury and a doping ban. Reacting to the development, Umtiti, [...] The post Umtiti: Monaco Fans Must Be Patient With Pogba appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NWFL Opens Premiership Mid-Season Transfer Window
The Nigeria Women Football League NWFL has opened its mid-season transfer window, Completesports.com reports. The transfer window, according to the NWFL will end on Thursday, 4 March 2026. It is an opportunity for clubs to reinforce their squads ahead of the second round of the 2025/26 season. Read Also:NPFL: Barau FC Coach Tata Vows Survival [...] The post NWFL Opens Premiership Mid-Season Transfer Window appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Arsenal vs Chelsea: Gunners Aim To Extend Unbeaten Run, Tighten Grip On EPL Lead
Arsenal are set to face Chelsea in a crunch Premier League clash at the Emirates stadium on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The Gunners are looking to maintain their lead at the top of the league standings as they welcome the Blues for another London derby showdown. Teams’ Form And Recent Performances Arsenal Following a disappointing [...] The post Arsenal vs Chelsea: Gunners Aim To Extend Unbeaten Run, Tighten Grip On EPL Lead appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Slot Defends Salah’s Poor Goal Scoring Form
Liverpool boss Arne Slot will soon end his worst goal scoring drought in the Premier League. Remember, the Egyptian international has not scored in nine games for The Reds, a team that has struggled in attack. The last time Salah scored a Premier League  goal was on November 1, 2025 against Aston Villa. Read Also:Done [...] The post Slot Defends Salah’s Poor Goal Scoring Form appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Done Deal: Odey Joins Hungarian Club Debreceni VSC
Hungarian club Debreceni VSC have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Stephen Odey, reports Completesports.com. Odey joined the seven-time Hungarian champions on a free transfer. The 28-year-old left Danish Superliga club Randers last December following the expiration of his contract. Read Also:Turkey: Onuachu, Nwaiwu Inspire Trabzonspor’s Home Win Over Fatih Karagümrük The forward spent four-and-a-half-year [...] The post Done Deal: Odey Joins Hungarian Club Debreceni VSC appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Has Serie A become A Retirement League? The Slow Erosion Of Italy’s Once-Supreme Football Brand
When SSC Napoli unveiled Kevin De Bruyne and AC Milan moved for Luka Modrić, the reaction across Europe was immediate and divided. On one hand, these are generational midfielders. De Bruyne, one of the defining creators of the Premier League era, and Modrić, a Ballon d’Or winner and the cerebral heartbeat of Real Madrid’s most [...] The post Has Serie A become A Retirement League? The Slow Erosion Of Italy’s Once-Supreme Football Brand appeared first on Complete Sports.
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1976: A Year Like No Other in Sports – Part 2 — Odegbami
Political Upheaval That Shaped Nigeria’s Sports Landscape So, in July of 1976, we went to China and returned, our narrow escape from the jaws of death, only a few minutes and some miles away from landing in the middle of the worst earthquake in the history of China, receding in our minds. On our return [...] The post 1976: A Year Like No Other in Sports – Part 2 — Odegbami appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Why Video Game Translation Is Critical For RPG Success In Global Markets
Taking an RPG into another market is never simple. They carry thousands of lines of dialogue. Skill trees packed with detailed explanations. Backstories hidden inside item descriptions. Moral choices are shaped by culture and tone. When an RPG enters a new market, it doesn’t arrive as a simple product. It arrives as a living world. [...] The post Why Video Game Translation Is Critical For RPG Success In Global Markets appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Hull City Manager Provides Update On Ajayi’s Fitness
Hull City manager Sergej Jakirović has disclosed that Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi is on the verge of returning to full fitness ahead of this weekend’s Championship clash against Portsmouth. The 32-year-old has been sidelined since sustaining a hamstring injury during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations last month, which has kept him out of [...] The post Hull City Manager Provides Update On Ajayi’s Fitness appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Chukwueze Set For Spurs Return After Minor Injury Setback
Samuel Chukwueze is in contention to face Tottenham Hotspur at the Craven Cottage on Sunday, reports Completesports.com. Chukwueze missed Fulham’s 3-1 victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light last weekend due to a minor calf injury. The Nigeria international trained with his teammates this week, according to head coach Marco Silva. “Saša (Lukić), (Samuel) [...] The post Chukwueze Set For Spurs Return After Minor Injury Setback appeared first on Complete Sports.
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How Arsenal Legend Ian Wright Became Involved With Horse Racing
Ian Wright is one of the most famous figures in world football, but his passion for sport branches out further than his love for the beautiful game. Arsenal’s former all-time leading scorer has a passion for horse racing, and that has seen him follow in the footsteps of stars such as Sir Alex Ferguson and […] The post How Arsenal Legend Ian Wright Became Involved With Horse Racing appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Turkey: Onuachu, Nwaiwu Inspire Trabzonspor’s Home Win Over Fatih Karagümrük
Paul Onuachu and Chibuike Nwaiwu were on target as Trabzonspor beat Fatih Karagümrük 3-1 in their Turkish Super Lig clash at the Papara Park on Friday night,reports Completesports.com. Onuachu scored the game’s curtain raiser after 20 minutes. The 31-year-old has now scored in seven consecutive league games for Trabzonspor. The striker has so far registered [...] The post Turkey: Onuachu, Nwaiwu Inspire Trabzonspor’s Home Win Over Fatih Karagümrük appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Arsenal Ahead Of Liverpool, Man United In Race For Premier League Star Winger
Arsenal are currently ahead of Liverpool and Manchester United in the race for Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon and believe he would be happy to head south and move to London, according to The Sun. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has been a long-time admirer of Gordon from his spell at Everton. He has two years [...] The post Arsenal Ahead Of Liverpool, Man United In Race For Premier League Star Winger appeared first on Complete Sports.
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