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Victor Osimhen Pushing to Be Ready for Fenerbahçe Clash
Victor Osimhen is working against time to be fully fit for the highly anticipated Istanbul derby in the Turkish Süper Lig on Sunday. According to Turkish sports journalist Kaya Temel, Osimhen is expected to undergo intensified training sessions in the coming days, with his availability for the starting lineup still uncertain. “Osimhen will do extra [...] The post Victor Osimhen Pushing to Be Ready for Fenerbahçe Clash appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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“HARDEST GAME EVER!” – England Stars Relive Tug-of-War Clash Against Super Falcons at 2023 World Cup
England internationals, Rachel Daly and Millie Bright have opened up on their unforgettable clash with the Nigeria women’s national football team, Super Falcons at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The encounter, which saw England pushed to the limit before advancing via penalties, has now been labelled by the players as the “hardest game” and [...] The post “HARDEST GAME EVER!” – England Stars Relive Tug-of-War Clash Against Super Falcons at 2023 World Cup appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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I’m Confident Any Investigation Will Clear My Name –Okolie Speaks On Alleged Failed Drugs Test
British boxer Lawrence Okolie has expressed confidence that his name will be cleared after it was alleged that he failed an anti-doping test ahead of his scheduled fight against Tony Yoka this weekend. Tuesday’s press conference scheduled to take place in Paris to promote the bout was cancelled at the last minute following the result [...] The post I’m Confident Any Investigation Will Clear My Name –Okolie Speaks On Alleged Failed Drugs Test appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NPFL Fines Kano Pillars N15m For Misconduct
Kano Pillars have been fined N15m by the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, for misconduct, Completesports.com. The Sai Masu Gida were charged by the NPFL for falling to provide adequate, and effective security in their matchday 35 encounter against Rivers United. Kano Pillars further breached league rules following the encroachment of their supporters into the [...] The post NPFL Fines Kano Pillars N15m For Misconduct appeared first on Complete Sports.
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“COME BACK HOME!” – NSC Olopade Begs Favour Ofili After Turkey Switch Fail
The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has openly shared his relief following the decision by World Athletics to reject proposed switch of allegiance to Turkey from Nigeria star sprinter, Favour Ofili Speaking after the ruling, Olopade described the development as a positive outcome for Nigerian athletics, reiterating that the country remains [...] The post “COME BACK HOME!” – NSC Olopade Begs Favour Ofili After Turkey Switch Fail appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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NPFL: Bayelsa United Won’t Be Relegated — Chairman Nwankwe Insists
Bayelsa United will not be relegated to the second-tier league, the Nigeria National League (NNL), Tarilaye Nwankwe, Chairman of the club’s Management Committee, has exclusively told Completesports.com. Bayelsa United Chairman Backs Survival Chances The ‘Restoration Boys’ are 19th in the standings with 40 points, with only three rounds of matches remaining in the 2025/2026 NPFL [...] The post NPFL: Bayelsa United Won’t Be Relegated — Chairman Nwankwe Insists appeared first on Complete Sports.
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New FIFA world ranking: How Nigeria’s Super Falcons fare against Ghana, Morocco
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have climbed one place to 36th in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking, confirming their status as Africa’s top women’s football team, Soccernet.ng reports. The new ranking, released by FIFA on Tuesday, shows a slight but important improvement from the 37th position the team held in December 2025. While the move may […]
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Osimhen Back For Galatasaray Turkish Cup Tie Vs Gençlerbirliği
Victor Osimhen is expected to make his highly anticipated return to action for Galatasaray in a Turkish Cup quarter-final tie against Gençlerbirliği at the RAMS Park on Wednesday. Osimhen has missed Galatasaray’s last four games due an arm injury. The Nigeria international was named in the matchday squad for last Saturday’s league clash against Gençlerbirliği [...] The post Osimhen Back For Galatasaray Turkish Cup Tie Vs Gençlerbirliği appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Porto vs Mourinho’s unbeaten Benfica: What Moffi, Sanusi need to win Liga Portugal
Nigeria’s Terem Moffi and Zaidu Sanusi are closing in on a major moment in their careers as FC Porto push towards the Primeira Liga title, Soccernet.ng reports. If results go their way, Porto could be crowned champions as early as May 2. That would mean a first major club trophy for Moffi and a second […]
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AFCON Winner Backs Iheanacho For Super Eagles Return
Former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has back Celtic striker Kelechi Iheanacho for a potential return to the Super Eagles following his recent performances. Iheanacho has struggled with injuries throughout the season, particularly ongoing hamstring issues that have restricted his game time since joining in the summer. Despite limited opportunities, the 29-year-old has recorded six goals [...] The post AFCON Winner Backs Iheanacho For Super Eagles Return appeared first on Complete Sports.
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He’s The Best Footballer In History –Yamal Lauds Messi
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has described Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi as the greatest footballer in history. The Spanish international made this known following his 2026 Laureus World Young Sportsperson of the Year award win. Yamal, who expressed his hope to follow in his footsteps, told TribalFootball that Messi is a true icon, having been part [...] The post He’s The Best Footballer In History –Yamal Lauds Messi appeared first on Complete Sports.
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19-Year-Old Player Undergoes Surgery For Life-Threatening Injuries After Stabbing
Danish football club Midtjylland have revealed that their 19-year-old star Alamara Djabi has undergone surgery for life-threatening injuries after being stabbed over the weekend. The incident took place at around 3:30am on Sunday in the Danish city of Herning, and Midtjylland have now given an update on Djabi’s condition. A club statement read: “Alamara Djabi [...] The post 19-Year-Old Player Undergoes Surgery For Life-Threatening Injuries After Stabbing appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Farioli sweating over Super Eagles star’s fitness ahead of crunch Porto vs Sporting CP clash
Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi is a major doubt for Porto ahead of their Portuguese Cup clash against Sporting CP this Wednesday, April 22, according to Soccernet.ng. ​Sanusi has been a pivotal figure for the Dragons this season. After struggling to secure a consistent spot in the starting eleven last year, he has evolved into […]
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I Believe Arsenal Will Still Win EPL Title This Season —Wenger Insists
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger still believes the Gunners will win this season’s Premier League title, despite losing to Manchester City at the Etihad. Arsenal’s hopes of winning a first league title suffered another setback following their 2-1 defeat to City on Sunday. Rayan cherki gave City the perfect start with a brilliant solo goal [...] The post I Believe Arsenal Will Still Win EPL Title This Season —Wenger Insists appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Falcons Climb To 36th Spot In Latest FIFA Ranking
Nigeria’s Super Falcons moved to 36th position in the lastest women’s ranking released by the Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, on Tuesday. Justine Madugu’s side were previously ranked 37th, and climbed just one spot in the latest ranking. The current African champions were last in action in an international friendly against the Indomitable Lionesses [...] The post Super Falcons Climb To 36th Spot In Latest FIFA Ranking appeared first on Complete Sports.
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More Clubs Join Super Eagles Defender Chase
Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez has continued to be a subject of interest from clubs across Europe ahead of the summer transfer window. Fernandez has caught the eye with his impressive performances for the Light Blues this season. The centre-back arrived the Ibrox from English League One club, Peterborough United last summer. The 24-year-old was named [...] The post More Clubs Join Super Eagles Defender Chase appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Zadok Yohanna: Nigerian talent on the radar of three German clubs
Super Eagles prospect Zadok Yohanna is a subject of serious transfer interest ahead of the summer window, with three top German clubs monitoring his situation, Soccernet.ng reports. The 18-year-old has enjoyed a rapid rise since joining Swedish side AIK from Ikon Allah Football Academy in 2025. He has already become an important player for the club and his performances have started to […]
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NFF, Players Responsible For Eagles’ Failure To Qualify For 2026 World Cup –Ogu
Former Nigerian international John Ogu has blamed both the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the players for the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Recall that the three-time AFCON champions failed to qualify for the tournament after losing to DR Congo on penalties (4-3) following a 1-1 draw in the African [...] The post NFF, Players Responsible For Eagles’ Failure To Qualify For 2026 World Cup –Ogu appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Championship: Blackburn Must Fight For Survival Points Against Sheffield United — Alebiosu
Ryan Alebiosu has said it is important for Blackburn Rovers to put up a good fight in their remaining games in the Championship this season to avoid the drop. Rovers will be away to Sheffield United on Wednesday night. Michael O’Neill’s side sit in 21st position on the table with 49 points from 44 matches. [...] The post Championship: Blackburn Must Fight For Survival Points Against Sheffield United — Alebiosu appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Top 7 Super Eagles Number 9s In Modern AFCON History | Osimhen, Ighalo, Aghahowa & More
The Super Eagles’ famous #Number9 role has produced some of the most exciting strikers in #AFCON history. From the explosive pace of Obafemi Martins to the clinical finishing of Odion Ighalo and the modern dominance of Victor Osimhen, Nigeria’s attack has evolved across generations. In this video, we rank the Top 7 Super Eagles Number [...] The post Top 7 Super Eagles Number 9s In Modern AFCON History | Osimhen, Ighalo, Aghahowa & More appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Tolu Arokodare: What next for Super Eagles striker after Wolves’ EPL relegation?
Tolu Arokodare's Wolverhampton Wanderers have been officially relegated from the Premier League after a difficult 2025-26 season that never truly took off, Soccernet.ng reports. Their fate was confirmed on Monday when results elsewhere left them unable to catch the teams above them, ending an eight-year stay in the top flight. It has been a campaign […]
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Trabzonspor coach laments poor officiating over dubious fouls on Super Eagles star
Trabzonspor head coach Fatih Tekke has called out the poor officiating on display in his side's 1-1 draw against Basaksehir, with a Super Eagles star constantly on the receiving end, Soccernet.ng reports. The Claret Blues were two points off league leaders Galatasaray a few weeks ago, but they've fallen off the cliff since then, dropping […]
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Understanding Soccer Odds: What Every Football Fan Should Know
For many football fans, it is easy to understand the fundamentals of the sport and its leagues. However, soccer betting odds can be very confusing, especially if you are new to betting. To be fair, looking at numbers like 1.65, 3/1, or +250 is not the clearest way to represent them. In this guide, we [...] The post Understanding Soccer Odds: What Every Football Fan Should Know appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Real Madrid to battle Barcelona for Victor Osimhen after discovering striker’s true worth
Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid are preparing to battle close rivals Barcelona and Atletico Madrid for Victor Osimhen's services, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Since the turn of the year, Osimhen has been heavily linked with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. This is because both teams are planning significant shake-ups in their striker departments. ​Barcelona are looking to […]
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Bundesliga: Hamburg take crucial step in addressing Philip Otele’s red card against Bremen
Six-time Bundesliga Champions Hamburger SV have taken a bold step to address the red card incurred by Super Eagles winger Philip Otele in their weekend loss to Werder Bremen, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old was given his marching orders in the 79th minute by Referee Florian Exner without any prior warning, 13 minutes after he'd only […]
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“He looks lost” – Mikel Obi takes aim at Rosenior over Chelsea star on Man United’s radar
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has revealed Liam Rosenior’s role in Cole Palmer’s recent dip in form at Chelsea, Soccernet.ng reports. Rosenior replaced Enzo Maresca as head coach in January, and while he enjoyed a promising start at the club, they have endured a difficult run of results in recent weeks, with performances on the pitch also raising questions […]
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Nigeria: Guinea smash 8 goals past Niger to set up titanic clash with Flamingos
Nigeria’s Flamingos will take on Guinea in the next stage of the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after the West Africans produced an impressive performance to book their place, Soccernet.ng reports. Guinea secured the meeting after beating Niger Republic 8-2 on aggregate across two matches. They started strongly with a 5-2 […]
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NPFL: Ilechukwu Thumbs Up Rangers’ Derby Victory Over Enyimba
Fidelis Ilechukwu has reflected on Rangers’ hard-earned home victory over Enyimba, Completesports.com. The Flying Antelopes reclaimed top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, following a hard-earned 2-1 win over Emmanuel Deutsch’s side at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu on Sunday. Enyimba took the lead through Wonah Williams four minutes after the break. Chidozie [...] The post NPFL: Ilechukwu Thumbs Up Rangers’ Derby Victory Over Enyimba appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Messi Could Have Been Sold For €400m –Ex-Barca President
Former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has disclosed that an unnamed club was prepared to pay Lionel Messi’s €400 million release clause following Neymar’s departure in 2017. Bartomeu claimed the club acted immediately to renew Messi’s contract, raising his clause to €700 million to ensure he stayed. “But once Neymar left in August 2017 (for [...] The post Messi Could Have Been Sold For €400m –Ex-Barca President appeared first on Complete Sports.
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I’m Not Surprised Lookman Settled Quickly At Atletico Madrid –Udeze
Former Nigerian international Ifeanyi Udeze has disclosed that he’s not surprised with the way Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman adapted so quickly to life at Atletico Madrid. Recall that Lookman has made an immediate, high-impact start at Atlético Madrid following his transfer from Atalanta in the January transfer window. Speaking on his performance, Udeze, in [...] The post I’m Not Surprised Lookman Settled Quickly At Atletico Madrid –Udeze appeared first on Complete Sports.
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John Ogu Blames NFF and Players for Nigeria’s World Cup Qualification Failure
Former Super Eagles midfielder, John Ogu has stated that both the NFF and the players must take responsibility for Nigeria’s failure to qualify for consecutive FIFA World Cup competitions. Ogu expressed concerns about the quality of football administration in the country. He noted that while the federation has a role to play, in building proper [...] The post John Ogu Blames NFF and Players for Nigeria’s World Cup Qualification Failure appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Dortmund Interested In 18-Year-Old Nigerian Exciting Winger
Borussia Dortmund are seriously considering signing exciting Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna who plays for AIK in Sweden. This is according to Sky Germany’s sources (via business.com). However, it’s believed that Dortmund will face stiff competition from other Bundesliga clubs in the race to sign the 18-year-old star. The pay-TV channel highlights both Bayer Leverkusen and [...] The post Dortmund Interested In 18-Year-Old Nigerian Exciting Winger appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Garnacho’s Attitude At Man United A ‘Disgrace’ —Treble Winner Blasts
Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt has branded Alejandro Garnacho’s attitude during his time at Manchester United a “disgrace” and said moving him out of the club was the best thing the club could have done. The 21-year-old fell out of favour at Old Trafford under former head coach Ruben Amorim and was sold last [...] The post Garnacho’s Attitude At Man United A ‘Disgrace’ —Treble Winner Blasts appeared first on Complete Sports.
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50 Injured As Violence Erupts In Paraguay Football Match
Around 50 people were injured as a top division football match in Paraguay was suspended after clashes between fans and police erupted at a packed stadium in the capital on Sunday. Recall that the match between Club Olimpia and Cerro Porteno was stopped after 29 minutes following violence in the stands. The BBC reported that [...] The post 50 Injured As Violence Erupts In Paraguay Football Match appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Orban Issues Apology After Violent Altercation With Fan
Hellas Verona striker Gift Orban has issued an apology for his behaviour after he was caught on camera in physical altercation with a fan. The unfortunate incident occured outside the Stadio Bentegodi following Verona’s 1-0 home loss to AC Milan. Orban was visibly frustrated after the final whistle and initially declined to stop for a [...] The post Orban Issues Apology After Violent Altercation With Fan appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Arsenal Step Up Julian Alvarez Pursuit With Havertz Sale Planned to Fund £100m Deal
Arsenal have made a concrete opening move in their pursuit of Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, with the club holding talks with the Argentine’s representatives over personal terms ahead of a potential summer approach. The 26-year-old World Cup winner has become Mikel Arteta’s primary attacking target for the upcoming window, with Arsenal sporting director Andrea […] The post Arsenal Step Up Julian Alvarez Pursuit With Havertz Sale Planned to Fund £100m Deal appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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