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How Underdogs Bodø/Glimt Defied the Odds to Reach Champions League Last 16
Bodø/Glimt are no ordinary underdogs as they keep rewriting European football history. On a dramatic Tuesday night at the San Siro, the Norwegian champions, based just 70 miles inside the Arctic Circle, completed one of the most astonishing upsets the UEFA Champions League has ever witnessed, knocking out three-time winners Inter Milan on their own [...] The post How Underdogs Bodø/Glimt Defied the Odds to Reach Champions League Last 16 appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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US Embassy to provide passport services at West Bank settlements
A statement posted on Tuesday to the US Embassy's X account said consular officers "will be providing routine passport services" to US citizens in the settlement of Efrat on Friday.
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More African women have a seat at global tables
“These women are not only breaking barriers; they are redefining power, leadership, and influence across Africa and the world,” said Avance Media Managing Director Prince Akpah in a statement.
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Osimhen Confesses Admiration For Juventus
Victor Osimhen has expressed his admiration for Juventus, and stated that playing for the Biaconeri in future cannot be ruled out, reports Completesports.com. Juventus showed interest in Osimhen before he eventually joined Turkish Super Lig champions, Galatasaray. “Juventus is one of the most important clubs, rich in history and a ton of legends have played [...] The post Osimhen Confesses Admiration For Juventus appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Kenya, South Africa to reset cost of living
Nairobi is cutting taxes and opening capital markets to small investors while Pretoria is lifting wages above inflation rates in a new shift toward income-led economic stabilisation.
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I Regret Not Learning English –Messi
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has expressed his regret at not having learned English while growing up. Speaking on the podcast Miro de Atrás, the 2022 World Cup winner admitted that his inability to speak English left him feeling out of place in certain situations during his illustrious career, especially when interacting with global figures. [...] The post I Regret Not Learning English –Messi appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Joshua’s Family: We’ll Fully Support Him If He Chooses To Return To The Ring
Anthony Joshua’s family have declared that they will back him if he chooses to return to the ring. Recall that the former heavyweight champion’s future is in doubt following the fatal car accident that claimed the lives of his strength coach, Sina Ghami, and personal trainer, Latif “Latz” Ayodele, in Nigeria. He was initially hospitalized [...] The post Joshua’s Family: We’ll Fully Support Him If He Chooses To Return To The Ring appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Manufacturers seek role in new infrastructure fund
The Association proposed that the Investment Policy require at least 40 per cent of construction materials for fund-supported projects be sourced from local manufacturers.
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Buy Zimbabwe applauds government for the ban on export of raw minerals
Vusumuzi Dube BUY Zimbabwe, a leading local industry advocacy group dedicated to the promotion of local production and consumption, has applauded the Government for the decision to ban the export… The post Buy Zimbabwe applauds government for the ban on export of raw minerals appeared first on herald.
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Black Rhinos Athletes off for Kazungula Marathon
Tawanda Munthali Zimpapers Sports Hub A 25-member squad from the Zimbabwe National Army has left the country for Botswana where they will compete in the Kazungula Bridge Marathon set for… The post Black Rhinos Athletes off for Kazungula Marathon appeared first on herald.
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Boost for Raza ahead of India showdown
CHEVRONS captain Sikandar Raza is back to the top of the ICC T20 all-rounder rankings ahead of the showdown with India at Ma Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai, on Thursday.Raza has… The post Boost for Raza ahead of India showdown appeared first on herald.
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Mega Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Project Enters Operational Phase with Launch of Governing Board
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Development Bank Group held a two-day orientation and information session in Abidjan to induct the 10- member Board of Directors of the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Management Authority (ALCoMA). The session, held on 19 and 20 February 2026, forms part of the operational rollout of the […]
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BREAKING: Wanted Plumtree fugitive re-arrested
Peter Matika, peter.matika@chronicle.co.zw A 38-year-old Plumtree fugitive who allegedly unleashed a reign of terror in the border town before fleeing the country has been re-arrested after being deported from Malawi, bringing… The post BREAKING: Wanted Plumtree fugitive re-arrested appeared first on herald.
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25-year-old man stabs 73-year-old Mabuthweni man, robs him of cellphone
Dalyn Chigwizura dchigwizura8@gmail.com A 25-year-old Bulawayo man who allegedly stabbed a 73-year-old Mabuthweni man with a knife on the stomach before robbing him of his cellphone has appeared in court.… The post 25-year-old man stabs 73-year-old Mabuthweni man, robs him of cellphone appeared first on herald.
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Kindiki warns rivals on inciting youth in Meru
We do not want leaders here who come to make citizens fight while pretending to be friends of the Meru people. They come here with many things, pretending to be friends of the Meru people," Kindiki told a public gathering.
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Moraes: Moffi Needs More Time To Adapt To Porto’s Style Of Play
Former Brazil international Bruno Moraes has disclosed that Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi needs more time to adapt to Porto’s style of play. Recall that Moffi joined the Portuguese club in the January transfer window from Nice and has yet to register a goal. Speaking with Desporto ao Minuto, Moraes stated that it’s a matter [...] The post Moraes: Moffi Needs More Time To Adapt To Porto’s Style Of Play appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EXCLUSIVE: Monday Eguavoen Opens Up On Career-Ending Knee Injur, Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup Anxiety And More
Monday Eguavoen, former Nigeria defender and elder brother of Augustine Eguavoen, has exclusively narrated to Completesports.com how an improperly managed knee injury cut short his promising career and denied him a place at the 1984 Africa Cup of Nations. The ex-international also spoke candidly about Nigeria’s uncertain path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, blaming [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: Monday Eguavoen Opens Up On Career-Ending Knee Injur, Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup Anxiety And More appeared first on Complete Sports.
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‘That’s A Lack Of Confidence’ –Adebayor Faults Arokodare’s Penalty Miss Vs Crystal Palace
Former Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has blamed Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare’s lack of confidence for his penalty miss against Crystal Palace at the weekend. Arokodare joined Wolves in the summer in a highly celebrated transfer move, but a return of two goals, with the club sitting last in the EPL table, has put [...] The post ‘That’s A Lack Of Confidence’ –Adebayor Faults Arokodare’s Penalty Miss Vs Crystal Palace appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Ajibade, Demehin, Nine Others Arrive Super Falcons’ Yaoundé Camp For Cameroon Friendlies
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Oluwatosin Demehin, Christy Ucheibe, Monday Gift, and Ngozi Okobi -Okeoghene have all arrived the team’s camp in Yaoundé ahead of the friendlies against Cameroon, reports Completesports.com. Other early arrivals in camp are; Ogbonna Glory, Christopher Precious, Omewa Joy, Onyenezide Esther, Oloko Fatima, and Nkwocha Favour. 14 more players are still [...] The post Ajibade, Demehin, Nine Others Arrive Super Falcons’ Yaoundé Camp For Cameroon Friendlies appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Champions League Nightmare Looms as Serie A Faces Last-16 Wipeout
Italian football is staring into the abyss of a Champions League catastrophe, with the once-dominant Serie A facing the real possibility of having no clubs in the last 16 of Europe’s elite competition for the first time in nearly four decades. Since the reintroduction of the Champions League last-16 knockout round in 2003–04, Italy has [...] The post Champions League Nightmare Looms as Serie A Faces Last-16 Wipeout appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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NNL: Solution FC Aiming At Promotion To NPFL — Udube
Solution FC Head Coach, Willy Udube, has exclusively told Completesports.com that the club still firmly have their eyes set on promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) at the close of the 2025/2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) campaign. Solution FC Target NPFL Promotion Despite Fifth-Place The Awka-based club owned and sponsored by the Anambra [...] The post NNL: Solution FC Aiming At Promotion To NPFL — Udube appeared first on Complete Sports.
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SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 70: Peter Rufai Career Trajectory 2
On 3rd July 2025, the entire sporting world was struck with the sad news of former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai. Born on August 24, 1963, in Lagos, Rufai’s decision to pursue the game of football has had an indelible impact on Nigerian football history. From a young age, he demonstrated a natural talent for [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 70: Peter Rufai Career Trajectory 2 appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Footballers In Europe’s Top Five Leagues — Data Reveals The Most Dangerous Attackers
Europe’s major leagues are entering the decisive stretch of the 2025/26 campaign, and Nigerian footballers are once again central to the narrative across England, Spain, Germany, Italy and France. But beyond headlines and highlight reels, which Nigerian footballers have truly been the most offensive threats this season? Who shoots more, who creates more, and who [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Footballers In Europe’s Top Five Leagues — Data Reveals The Most Dangerous Attackers appeared first on Complete Sports.
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2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Biggest European Giants To Miss The Last Three Tournaments
The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is heating up and once again, some of Europe’s biggest football nations are fighting to avoid another shocking exit. In this video, we look at the European giants who missed out on the last three World Cups, including Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and Denmark. From Italy’s heartbreaking [...] The post 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Biggest European Giants To Miss The Last Three Tournaments appeared first on Complete Sports.
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‘He’s Valuable To Us’ — Galatasaray Boss Salutes Osimhen Ahead Juventus Rematch
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has once again restated the importance of Victor Osimhen to his team, reports Completesports.com. The Yellow and Reds will take on Juventus in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League playoff tie in Turin on Wednesday (today). Osimhen provided two assists in the first leg which Galatasaray won 5-2. [...] The post ‘He’s Valuable To Us’ — Galatasaray Boss Salutes Osimhen Ahead Juventus Rematch appeared first on Complete Sports.
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UCL: Simeone Talks Up Lookman’s Performance In Atletico’s Win Over Club Brugge
Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has praised Ademola for his impact in the club’s 4-1 victory over Club Brugge, Completesports.com reports. Lookman was named among the substitutes by Simeone. The Nigeria international however replaced Alex Baena in the 70th minute. The 28-year-old teed up Alexander Sørloth for Atletico Madrid’s third goal six minutes later. [...] The post UCL: Simeone Talks Up Lookman’s Performance In Atletico’s Win Over Club Brugge appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Man United Must Go For The Best Class Of Manager –Neville
Despite Michael Carrick’s unbeaten run as Manchester United interim manager in the Premier League, former England star Gary Neville believes that the Red Devils must continue their search for an elite, world-class manager. He took over on the touchline after Ruben Amorim was dismissed in January. Since then, United have won five of six league [...] The post Man United Must Go For The Best Class Of Manager –Neville appeared first on Complete Sports.
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FIFA President ‘Very Reassured’ About World Cup In Mexico Despite Violence
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino told AFP (via France 24) on Tuesday he was “very reassured” about Mexico’s hosting of games in the football World Cup, in his first comments on the violence triggered by the killing of a drug cartel leader. “Very reassured, everything’s good. It’s going to be spectacular,” Infantino said in the Colombian [...] The post FIFA President ‘Very Reassured’ About World Cup In Mexico Despite Violence appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Edema Fuludu Backs Nigerian Coach as Eric Chelle’s Replacement
Former Super Eagles defender, Edema Fuludu has weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding the reported financial demands of the national team coach, questioning whether a bronze medal finish is enough to warrant such significant expenditure. Fuludu, who earned eight caps for Nigeria between 1991 and 1995, said while the team’s achievement is commendable, it [...] The post Edema Fuludu Backs Nigerian Coach as Eric Chelle’s Replacement appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Why NFF Must Move… Mutiu Adepoju Gives Verdict on Eric Chelle Stalled Contract Talks
Former Nigeria international, Mutiu Adepoju has joined the growing list of Nigerians calling on the NFF to retain the services of Super Eagles head coach, Éric Sékou Chelle. Speaking with Brila.net, Adepoju said the coach has performed admirably despite Nigeria’s failure to secure qualification for the FIFA World Cup. According to the former midfielder, Chelle [...] The post Why NFF Must Move… Mutiu Adepoju Gives Verdict on Eric Chelle Stalled Contract Talks appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Paul Onuachu Extends Goalscoring Streak to Six Match
Paul Onuachu scored the decisive goal as Trabzonspor defeated Gaziantep FK 2-1. Mohamed Bayo gave Gaziantep a surprise lead in the 22nd minute, but Felipe Augusto equalized just two minutes later. The game turned in Trabzonspor’s favor in the 27th minute when Onuachu fired a right-footed shot from the center of the box past Zafer [...] The post Paul Onuachu Extends Goalscoring Streak to Six Match appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Tottenham Hotspur Target Lens Goalkeeper Robin Risser In Planned Summer Overhaul
Tottenham Hotspur are preparing for a potential summer reshuffle between the posts, with interest intensifying in Robin Risser as uncertainty grows over their current first-choice goalkeeper. The 21-year-old Lens shot-stopper has attracted attention in north London following a series of composed performances in Ligue 1, positioning himself as one of the emerging young goalkeepers in […] The post Tottenham Hotspur Target Lens Goalkeeper Robin Risser In Planned Summer Overhaul appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Stop Behaving Like A Baby –Allardyce Tells Salah
Sam Allardyce, the former England boss, has accused Liverpool star Mohamed Salah of behaving like a child. Recall that the Egyptian forward has endured a difficult campaign having netted just four Premier League goals, his last strike coming back in early November. Speaking on the No Tippy Tappy Football podcast, Allardyce has suggested that Salah [...] The post Stop Behaving Like A Baby –Allardyce Tells Salah appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Mikel Blasts Chelsea For Sacking Maresca
Former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi has criticised the club’s decision to sack Enzo Maresca. Maresca left Chelsea in January after less than two years at the Stamford Bridge. The Italian was replaced by former Strasbourg head coach Liam Rosenior. Read Also:UCL Play-off: Lookman Provides Assist As Atletico Outclass Club Brugge 4-1 To Reach Round [...] The post Mikel Blasts Chelsea For Sacking Maresca appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Osimhen: I’m Fully Fit for Juventus Showdown
Victor Osimhen has declared that he is fit and ready for Galatasaray’s clash against Juventus, reports Completesports.com. Osimhen missed Galatasaray’s 2-0 defeat to Konyaspor last weekend due to a minor knee injury. Battle Ready For Juventus The Nigeria international declared that he is looking forward to facing the Biaconeri after recovering from the injury. “My [...] The post Osimhen: I’m Fully Fit for Juventus Showdown appeared first on Complete Sports.
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The Curse That Wouldn’t Die: How Béla Guttmann’s Words Still Haunt Benfica
In 1962, Béla Guttmann stood on top of Europe. His team, S.L. Benfica, had just beaten Real Madrid 5–3 in Amsterdam to win their second straight European Cup. They were fearless, attacking, modern. A young Eusébio announced himself to the world. Lisbon felt like the center of football. It was Benfica’s golden age. And then [...] The post The Curse That Wouldn’t Die: How Béla Guttmann’s Words Still Haunt Benfica appeared first on Complete Sports.
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