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Bundesliga: Orban Benched In Hoffenheim’s Win At Holstein Keil
Gift Orban was benched as Hoffenheim defeated Holstein Keil 3-1 in their Bundesliga clash on Saturday. Orban recently linked up with Hoffenheim on a permanent transfer from Olympic Lyon. The 22-year-old has made two appearances for the Village club. His compatriot, Kevin Akpoguma was however paraded by the visitors. Akpoguma was in action for the [...] The post Bundesliga: Orban Benched In Hoffenheim’s Win At Holstein Keil appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Odegaard:  Arsenal Ready To Win Every Premier League Game
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard says the Gunners is hoping to win every Premier League game, starting with Aston Villa tonight. In a chat with the club’s website, Odegaard urged the team to build momentum after the midweek win against Tottenham.   Read Also: Iwobi, Bassey Feature As Fulham Overcome Struggling Leicester “It’s always a great [...] The post Odegaard:  Arsenal Ready To Win Every Premier League Game appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Iwobi, Bassey Feature As Fulham Overcome Struggling Leicester
Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey featured for Fulham who defeated struggling Leicester City at the King Power stadium in Saturday’s Premier League tie. Second Half strikes from Emile Smith Rowe and Adama Traore secured the win for Fulham. It is a return to winning ways for Fulham while Leicester have now lost their last seven [...] The post Iwobi, Bassey Feature As Fulham Overcome Struggling Leicester appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Kvara Was Determined To Join PSG — Al-Khelaifi
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has disclosed that new signing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was determined to join the Paris club. The Georgia star signed for PSG from Napoli on Friday for a fee of €75m. Speaking with the club’s website, Al-Khelaifi stated they are delighted to sign him.   Read Also: Premier League Clubs Target Dele-Bashiru “We [...] The post Kvara Was Determined To Join PSG — Al-Khelaifi appeared first on Complete Sports.
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U-19 Cricket W/Cup: Nigeria, Samoa Share Points As Rain Disrupt Group Opener
Nigeria and Samoa were both awarded one point each after their opening Group C game at the ICC U-19 women’s T20 World Cup was abandoned due to rain. No toss was made before the game which was billed for Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak, Malaysia, was called off. Nigeria will now take on New Zealand in [...] The post U-19 Cricket W/Cup: Nigeria, Samoa Share Points As Rain Disrupt Group Opener appeared first on Complete Sports.
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“Respect the Badge” – Onazi Says Missing Another World Cup Is Unacceptable
Former Nigeria international Ogenyi Onazi has called on the Super Eagles to give their all when the FIFA World Cup qualifiers resume in March, warning that it would be a… The post “Respect the Badge” – Onazi Says Missing Another World Cup Is Unacceptable appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Premier League Clubs Target Dele-Bashiru
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is reportedly a transfer target for a number of Premier League clubs, reports Completesports.com. According to Lazio News 24, Dele-Bashiru is among a handful of Lazio players being monitored by unnamed Premier League clubs. The 23-year-old moved to Lazio from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor on loan last summer. Read Also:Nkunku Agrees Personal [...] The post Premier League Clubs Target Dele-Bashiru appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Serie A giants Juventus join race for Super Eagles star with two goals for Nigeria
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, the Super Eagles midfielder dazzling in Serie A with Lazio, has become a hot commodity, attracting interest from several Italian heavyweights including Juventus, Soccernet.ng reports. Juventus, in particular, have reportedly conducted preliminary inquiries about the 23-year-old, according to La Repubblica via Goal. Dele-Bashiru’s impact since joining Lazio in the summer has been profound. […]
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Nkunku Agrees Personal Terms To Join Bayern Munich
Christopher Nkunku has agreed personal terms to join Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich. Get Nkunku wants to return to Germany after failing to cement a starting place at Stamford Bridge. Despite an agreement being reached between the player and the club, negotiations are still ongoing between Bayern Munich and Chelsea for the 27-year-old. The Premier League [...] The post Nkunku Agrees Personal Terms To Join Bayern Munich appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Samuel Chukwueze: Super Eagles star set to return to training at AC Milan after hamstring injury
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze is set to return to training at AC Milan next week following a hamstring injury he sustained last December, Soccernet.ng reports. Chukwueze has had an average season with AC Milan, registering three goals and one assist in 22 appearances. But most of his appearances have been off the bench, as […]
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AFCON 2025: Nigeria’s Osimhen, Gabon’s Aubameyang make bold predictions for MVP award
Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen and Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have shared their predictions for the likely winner of the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Soccernet.ng reports. Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong defied expectations when he clinched the MVP award at the 2023 AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire. Despite […]
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West Brom Coach Bemoans Maja’s Injury
West Bromwich Albion caretaker coach Chris Brunt has expressed disappointment with Josh Maja’s injury. Maja is expected to be sidelined for several weeks due to a lower leg injury. The striker’s return date is not known at the moment but he could still make an appearance for the Baggies this season. Brunt claimed Maja’s injury [...] The post West Brom Coach Bemoans Maja’s Injury appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Nigerian Striker Olanrewaju Kayode Joins Erokspor in Turkish First League Nigerian Striker Olanrewaju Kayode Joins Erokspor in Turkish First League
Nigeria international Olanrewaju Kayode has completed a move to Turkish TFF First League club Esenler Erokspor from Şanlıurfaspor. The 31-year-old forward spent just six months at Şanlıurfaspor after arriving on… The post Nigerian Striker Olanrewaju Kayode Joins Erokspor in Turkish First League Nigerian Striker Olanrewaju Kayode Joins Erokspor in Turkish First League appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Nottingham Forest head coach denies Awoniyi exit talks, backs Super Eagles striker to hit top form
Nottingham Forest head coach, Nuno Espirito Santo, has shunned exit talks concerning Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, backing him to score more goals, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old forward has struggled for minutes with Forest in the English Premier League season. With the Reds flying high in the league, it is without a doubt that the […]
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Ex-Arsenal star Kelechi Nwakali hits big achievement in England
Super Eagles midfielder Kelechi Nwakali has won the award for Barnsley’s Goal of The Month for December, Soccernet.ng reports. Nwakali has started to get more game time at Barnsley following his transfer last summer. When he first arrived at the club, his game time was limited. However, since the turn of the year, he has […]
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Green Promises To Upgrade Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Others
Plans are underway to give several Stadia and Sports facilities in Rivers State a facelift in line with the latest plans of the Rivers State Ministry of Sports to develop Sports in the State. Revealing this, Rivers State Sports Commissioner, Barr. Christopher Green identified the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Alfred Diette Spiff Sports [...] The post Green Promises To Upgrade Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Others appeared first on Complete Sports.
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“A massive blow” – West Bromwich Albion caretaker manager bemoans Maja’s injury
West Bromwich Albion caretaker manager, Chris Brunt, has lamented the absence of Super Eagles striker, Josh Maja, after the Nigerian picked up an injury, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old has been vital in the Albions’ quest for a place in the Championship play-offs spot this season, scoring twelve league goals, the second most in the English […]
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Nottingham Forest set clear terms for Taiwo Awoniyi sale
Two-time UEFA Champions League winners, Nottingham Forest, have set clear terms for a potential Taiwo Awoniyi exit this month, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old has fallen down the pecking order in Forest’s attack, losing his starting spot to in-form Kiwi striker, Chris Wood. Awoniyi has managed just one Premier League goal this term from sixteen outings, […]
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Ex-Ipswich Town boss becomes Josh Maja and Semi Ajayi’s new coach at West Brom
Super Eagles stars Josh Maja and Semi Ajayi have gotten a new coach at West Brom, as the club has confirmed the appointment of Tony Mowbray, Soccernet.ng reports. West Brom have had a topsy-turvy start to the Championship campaign, with nine wins, 13 draws, and four losses from their first 26 games. They started the […]
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Man United old boy Ole Gunnar Solskjær targets Super Eagles star as first signing for Besiktas
Ole Gunnar Solskjær, recently appointed as Beşiktaş manager, has reportedly identified Southampton’s Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu as his top transfer target, Soccernet.ng understands. The former Manchester United boss, eager to rebuild his new team, is keen on adding Onuachu’s towering presence to the Beşiktaş attack. Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp […]
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Maduka Okoye Under Investigation for Alleged Scandal in Italy
Super Eagles and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has found himself at the center of a betting scandal in Italy, with reports suggesting he is under investigation for allegedly betting on… The post Maduka Okoye Under Investigation for Alleged Scandal in Italy appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Everything Victor Osimhen said about Hatayspor draw, why he rejected Man United to stay at Galatasaray
Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen addressed several topics after helping Galatasaray secure a hard-fought 1-1 Super Lig draw at Atakaş Hatayspor on Friday night, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen converted a second-half penalty to cancel out Cemali Sertel’s 28th-minute opener for the hosts. Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! Speaking after the game, […]
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Osimhen Strikes from the Spot as Galatasaray Rescue a Point
Victor Osimhen scored a crucial second-half penalty to secure a 1-1 draw for Galatasaray in their away fixture against relegation-threatened Hatayspor in the Turkish Super Lig. Returning to league action… The post Osimhen Strikes from the Spot as Galatasaray Rescue a Point appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Nwakali Wins Barnsley December Goal Of The Month Award
Nigeria midfielder Kelechi Nwakali has won Barnsley’s Goal of the Month award for December. Barnsley announced Nwakali as the winner in a statement released on their website on Friday. “Reds fans have voted Kelechi Nwakali the December Goal of the Month winner,” the club stated. “The Nigerian midfielder struck home against Exeter City on December [...] The post Nwakali Wins Barnsley December Goal Of The Month Award appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Hargreaves: Man United Must Avoid Selling Mainoo, Rashford, Garnacho
Former Bayern Munich midfielder Owen Hargreaves has advised Manchester United not to sell the trio of Kobbie Mainoo, Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho. In a chat with Premier League Productions, Hargreaves feels United are taking the wrong approach. “Nobody’s leaving… Rashford’s not leaving, Mainoo’s not leaving, Garnacho… nobody is leaving, “They’re your best players, we’re [...] The post Hargreaves: Man United Must Avoid Selling Mainoo, Rashford, Garnacho appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NPFL Sanctions Sunshine Stars Welfare Officer For Unguarded Statements
Sunshine Stars welfare officer, Abdulrahman Abdulsalam, has been charged for breaching the NPFL Framework and Rules following inquest into the Matchday 19 fixture between the club and Ikorodu City. Abdulsalam’s conduct, including unguarded public statements, according to the NPFL breached it’s Framework and Rules which mandates all participants to uphold professionalism and exemplary behaviour. A [...] The post NPFL Sanctions Sunshine Stars Welfare Officer For Unguarded Statements appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Kelechi Iheanacho on Leeds United’s Radar in January Window
Sky Bet Championship leaders Leeds United are the latest club to show interest in Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho, who is available for a loan move after struggling for regular playing… The post Kelechi Iheanacho on Leeds United’s Radar in January Window appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Osimhen Reflects On Galatasaray’s Draw Vs Hatayspor
Victor Osimhen has reacted to Galatasaray’s away draw against Hatayspor, reports Completesports.com The Turkish Super Lig champions held Hatayspor to a 1-1 draw in a thrilling encounter on Friday night. Osimhen scored Galatasaray’s only goal of the game from the penalty spot in the 56th minute. The 26-year-old lamented the team’s performance in the first [...] The post Osimhen Reflects On Galatasaray’s Draw Vs Hatayspor appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Lookman’s Stunning Strike Against Real Madrid Earns Goal of the Month Award
Ademola Lookman has been crowned Atalanta’s Goal of the Month winner for December 2024, as voted by fans across the club’s social media platforms. The Super Eagles forward claimed the… The post Lookman’s Stunning Strike Against Real Madrid Earns Goal of the Month Award appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Between Jimmy Carter And Allen Onyema – Their Place In Sports History!  –Odegbami
It was the summer of 1980. The Olympics were about to take place in Moscow. The world was in crisis. The Games were threatened. The USA reacted, imposing sanctions on the USSR and boycotting the Games! It was a model established during the previous Games in 1976 by African countries that deployed the power of [...] The post Between Jimmy Carter And Allen Onyema – Their Place In Sports History!  –Odegbami appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Omeruo: Chelle’s Appointment Good For Super Eagles
Kenneth Omeruo has backed newly appointed Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle to make a positive impact with the team. Chelle was unveiled by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) this week. The 47-year-old has been tasked with the responsibility of guiding the Super Eagles to 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification. Read Also:Osimhen Takes League Tally [...] The post Omeruo: Chelle’s Appointment Good For Super Eagles appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EPL: Difficult Task –Frank Speaks Ahead Brentford Vs Liverpool
Brentford boss Thomas Frank has disclosed that the team face a difficult test against Liverpool in Saturday’s Premier League clash. The Bees host Liverpool having drawn 2-2 with Manchester City during the week. Speaking with the club’s website, Frank stated that the team must be brave to overcome Liverpool.   Read Also: Osimhen Takes League [...] The post EPL: Difficult Task –Frank Speaks Ahead Brentford Vs Liverpool appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Osimhen Takes League Tally To 11 Goals In Galatasaray’s 1-1 Draw At Hatayspor
Victor Osimhen scored for Galatasaray in their 1-1 draw at Hatayspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Friday. It was Osimhen’s 11th goal in 14 appearances for Galatasaray in the league this season. The 26-year-old has also scored four goals in his last four games for Galatasaray. Hatayspor took the lead in the 28th minute [...] The post Osimhen Takes League Tally To 11 Goals In Galatasaray’s 1-1 Draw At Hatayspor appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Erling Haaland Signs Record-Breaking 9½-Year Contract With Manchester City
Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland has signed an unprecedented 9½-year contract extension, keeping him at the Etihad Stadium until 2034. The deal, announced on Friday, is the longest in Premier… The post Erling Haaland Signs Record-Breaking 9½-Year Contract With Manchester City appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Junior Yellow Greens Ready for T20 World Cup – Coach Sarah Bhakita
The head coach of Nigeria’s under-19 women’s cricket team, Sarah Bhakita, says she’s satisfied with her squad’s preparation ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, following morale-boosting performances in… The post Junior Yellow Greens Ready for T20 World Cup – Coach Sarah Bhakita appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Victor Osimhen’s goal rescues draw for Galatasaray at Hatayspor
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen scored Galatasaray’s solitary goal in their hard-fought 1-1 draw against Hatayspor at the Mersin Stadyumu on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. Turkish kings Galatasaray returned to Super LIg action with a fixture against relegation fighters Hatayspor. Recall that Galatasaray’s last tie was against Istanbul Basaksehir, and Osimhen nicked an assist in their […]
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