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German Cup: Musiala Must Step Up –Kompany Speaks Ahead Bayern Munich Vs Bayer Leverkusen
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has advised Jamal Musiala to step up his game ahead of tonight’s German Cup semi-final clash against Bayer Leverkusen. Recall that Musiala has made a successful return to action for the Bavarian after 196 days out with a fractured leg and ankle, marking his comeback with an assist in a [...] The post German Cup: Musiala Must Step Up –Kompany Speaks Ahead Bayern Munich Vs Bayer Leverkusen appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NPFL: ‘Don’t Panic, Bayelsa United Will Secure Nine Points To Stay Up’ — Okara
Meremu Okara, Bayelsa United Head Coach, has spoken passionately about the ‘Restoration Boys’ overcoming their present relegation challenges, urging their fans and supporters not to panic, while assuring that they will survive the drop, Completesports.com reports. Okara Urges Calm Amid Bayelsa United Relegation Fight Bayelsa United are 19th in the standings with 40 points, even [...] The post NPFL: ‘Don’t Panic, Bayelsa United Will Secure Nine Points To Stay Up’ — Okara appeared first on Complete Sports.
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BREAKING: Why Chelsea Axed Liam Rosenior After Just 106 Days in Charge
Chelsea FC inevitably sacked head coach Liam Rosenior after less than four months in charge, following a disastrous run that saw the Blues lose five consecutive Premier League matches without scoring; something not witnessed since 1912. Rosenior’s dismissal marks yet another managerial change and the second this season under Chelsea’s current ownership. This has raised [...] The post BREAKING: Why Chelsea Axed Liam Rosenior After Just 106 Days in Charge appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Gnabry Out Of 2026 World Cup With Thigh Injury
Bayern Munich and Germany forward Serge Gnabry confirmed Wednesday he will miss this summer’s World Cup with a thigh injury. On Saturday, Bayern announced Gnabry was set to miss “an extended period” due to an adductor injury, with German media speculating it would rule him out of the 2026 tournament. The 30-year-old said he would [...] The post Gnabry Out Of 2026 World Cup With Thigh Injury appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Chelsea Sack Head Coach Liam Rosenior
Chelsea have announced the sacking of their head coach Liam Rosenior, Completesports.com. The Blues took the decision following a poor run of results, including five consecutive Premier League defeats without scoring. Rosenior’s tenure lasted around 23 games, making it one of the shortest in Chelsea’s history for a permanent manager. The 41-year-old spent just over [...] The post Chelsea Sack Head Coach Liam Rosenior appeared first on Complete Sports.
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 D’Tigress Draw France, Hungary & South Korea In World Cup GROUP OF FIRE
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, the D’Tigress, have been handed a challenging but intriguing path at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026, following Tuesday’s official draw in Berlin. The ladies have been drawn alongside heavyweights and familiar foes in what many are already calling a “group of death.” The reigning African champions were placed [...] The post  D’Tigress Draw France, Hungary & South Korea In World Cup GROUP OF FIRE appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Okpekpe 10km Race Names Oshiomhole, Ahmed Ambassadors As 30-Day Countdown Begins
With 30 days to go before the World Athletics Gold Label Okpekpe International 10km Road Race, organizers have appointed Comrade Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole and Yasser Ahmed as ambassadors for the event, underscoring its growing global stature. Pamodzi Sports Marketing, promoter and organizer of the race, said the appointments reflect the men’s contributions to the credibility [...] The post Okpekpe 10km Race Names Oshiomhole, Ahmed Ambassadors As 30-Day Countdown Begins appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NPFL: Warri Wolves Eye Survival As Abdallah Banks On Crucial Home Fixtures
Warri Wolves Head Coach, Hassan Abdallah, is confident the Seasiders will avoid relegation at the end of the current season, despite the club sitting just three points above the drop zone, Completesports.com reports. Warri Wolves Target Maximum Points From Home Games Abdallah believes that with two home matches in their remaining three fixtures, Warri Wolves [...] The post NPFL: Warri Wolves Eye Survival As Abdallah Banks On Crucial Home Fixtures appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Club Brugge provides important Raphael Onyedika update after injury at Royale Union SG
Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has handed Club Brugge a major boost after recovering from an injury scare sustained during Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to league rivals Royale Union SG on Sunday, April 19, Soccernet.ng reports ​Onyedika had put in a solid shift until the 63rd minute when he hit the turf and was forced off […]
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Leboeuf: Caicedo, Enzo Are Not Leaders At Chelsea
Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf believes the duo of Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez are not leaders at the club. Enzo and Caicedo both joined Chelsea for over £100m, but the two midfielders were completely dominated in the 3-0 loss to Brighton on Tuesday night. In a chat with ESPN FC, Leboeuf stated that the [...] The post Leboeuf: Caicedo, Enzo Are Not Leaders At Chelsea appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Favour Ofili Future in Limbo After World Athletics Block – AFN
The ongoing saga surrounding Favour Ofili has taken another turn, with an official of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) declaring that the athlete’s international career is now at a “stalemate.” AFN board member, Olalekan Soetan made the revelation while addressing the fallout from World Athletics’ decision to block Ofili’s proposed switch of allegiance to [...] The post Favour Ofili Future in Limbo After World Athletics Block – AFN appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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I May Compete In French Open –Venus
US tennis veteran Venus Williams has disclosed that she may compete in the French Open for the first time since 2021. The 4-time Olympic gold medalist made this known after losing to Kaitlin Quevedo 6-2, 6-4 in the first round at the Madrid Open. Despite a 10th consecutive loss, she expressed enjoyment playing on clay [...] The post I May Compete In French Open –Venus appeared first on Complete Sports.
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“I feel sorry” – One-time Serie A winner on Gift Orban’s clash with Verona fans
Nigeria and Hellas Verona striker Gift Emmanuel Orban made the headlines after getting into a physical altercation with a fan, Soccernet.ng reports. According to several sources, the incident happened shortly after Verona's loss to AC Milan. A fan tried to get his child to take pictures with the former Lyon striker, but he wasn't budging. […]
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Real Madrid Ready To Battle Barcelona For Super Eagles Star
Real Madrid and Barcelona are set to battle for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen in a potential summer 2026 transfer war. Recall that both La Liga giants have expressed interest in signing the Nigerian striker, who has been in impressive form for Galatasaray. His performances this season, 19 goals and 7 assists across 29 matches [...] The post Real Madrid Ready To Battle Barcelona For Super Eagles Star appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Napoli Right To Reject PSG Bid For Osimhen — Meloso
Former Napoli sporting director Mauro Meloso has said owner Aurelio De Laurentiis was right not to sell Victor Osimhen to Paris Saint-Germain. Paris Saint-Germain were eager to secure the signing of Victor Osimhen during the summer of 2023. The Nigeria international played a pivotal role in Napoli’s Scudetto success in the 2022/23 season. PSG also [...] The post Napoli Right To Reject PSG Bid For Osimhen — Meloso appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Brighton Tear Chelsea Apart as The Blues and Rosenoir Collapse Again
Brighton & Hove Albion dismantled Chelsea 3-0 to climb into sixth place and boost their European ambitions. Goals from Ferdi Kadioglu, Jack Hinshelwood and Danny Welbeck sealed a dominant victory for one of the league’s most in-form sides. For the visitors, the night marked a new low, five straight Premier League defeats without scoring, a [...] The post Brighton Tear Chelsea Apart as The Blues and Rosenoir Collapse Again appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Way back for Terem Moffi? OGC Nice chief confirms stand after fan attack fallout
OGC Nice have made public their position that there is no way back at the club for Terem Moffi after his difficult and emotional exit earlier this year, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles striker, alongside teammate Jérémie Boga, left the French club in January following a serious breakdown in relations with supporters and the club […]
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Hellas Verona Turn Down Permanent Deal For Orban
Gift Orban is set to return to Hoffenheim at the end of the season following the conclusion of his loan spell with Serie A side Hellas Verona. The Nigeria international joined Hellas Verona on loan last summer. The contract included a purchase option agreed upon by both parties. Orban has scored seven goals, and registered [...] The post Hellas Verona Turn Down Permanent Deal For Orban appeared first on Complete Sports.
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SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 88: Chelsea Football Club Struggle
Brighton yesterday produced a dominant 3-0 win to leapfrog Chelsea in the Premier League, boosting their European hopes while piling further misery on struggling visiting head coach Liam Rosenior. Goals from Ferdi Kadioglu, Jack Hinshelwood and Danny Welbeck lifted Brighton into sixth place, while Chelsea have now lost five consecutive league matches without scoring for [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 88: Chelsea Football Club Struggle appeared first on Complete Sports.
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How Frank Onyeka and Coventry City Storm Back to the Premier League 25 Years Exile
After 25 long years in the wilderness, Coventry City are finally back where they believe they belong;  the Premier League. An important 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park sealed promotion on Friday night, triggering emotional scenes among over 7,000 travelling fans who witnessed history unfold. The West Midlands side, founding members of the [...] The post How Frank Onyeka and Coventry City Storm Back to the Premier League 25 Years Exile appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Ex-Super Eagles LB reveals why Lookman is thriving at Atletico after Atalanta exit
Former Super Eagles left-back Ifeanyi Udeze has said he is not surprised by how quickly Ademola Lookman has settled into life at Atlético Madrid, Soccernet.ng reports. Udeze insists the Nigeria international winger’s strong start in the Spanish capital owes much to the support system around him. Lookman arrived in Spain during the January transfer window […]
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Mikel Obi: There is something I do not like about Chelsea boss
Former Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi has delivered a blunt assessment of Liam Rosenior after Chelsea’s defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. The West London club parted ways with Enzo Maresca on New Year’s Day and appointed Rosenior from sister club Strasbourg, handing him a long-term contract as part of their model. Despite a promising start […]
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NNL: Ranchers Bees, Jigawa Golden Stars Set For Final Showdown In NPFL Promotion Race
Ranchers Bees and Jigawa Golden Stars are set for a decisive showdown as they chase the final promotion slot in the Nigeria National League (NNL) on Wednesday (today). Three teams—Doma United, Inter Lagos, and Sporting Lagos have already secured their places in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) from the other conferences, leaving one ticket [...] The post NNL: Ranchers Bees, Jigawa Golden Stars Set For Final Showdown In NPFL Promotion Race appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Pepe Lifts Lid On Relationship With Arteta
Nicolas Pepe insists he has no regrets about leaving Arsenal, saying he has found a more suitable environment at Villarreal after a difficult spell in England. The Ivory Coast winger joined Arsenal for a then club-record £72.5m in 2019 but struggled for consistency in north London, scoring 27 goals in 112 appearances before being frozen [...] The post Pepe Lifts Lid On Relationship With Arteta appeared first on Complete Sports.
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“Sack him now” – Chelsea fans divided over Rosenior’s tactics following Brighton humiliation
Chelsea suffered their fifth straight Premier League loss at the American Express Stadium last night to Brighton and Hove Albion, Soccernet.ng reports. The Blues' last win in the English top-flight came in the first week of March against Aston Villa. Since then, they've failed to score in five Premier League games, a club-record high. Goals […]
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Championship run-in: Birmingham sweating over Bright Osayi-Samuel fitness update
Bright Osayi-Samuel is facing a late fitness test as Birmingham City prepare for a crucial week in the Championship, Soccernet.ng reports. The right-back, who has started the club’s last three league matches, picked up a knock during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Hull City. He was forced off after just 50 minutes, raising concerns about his […]
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Ex-Arsenal Star: I Don’t Want To See Tottenham Relegated
Former Arsenal star Lauren Etame Mayer has expressed his desire for Tottenham Hotspur to avoid relegation from the Premier League in the 2025/26 season, primarily so that Arsenal can continue to beat their North London rivals. He made these comments as Spurs faced a severe threat of relegation, sitting near the bottom of the table. [...] The post Ex-Arsenal Star: I Don’t Want To See Tottenham Relegated appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles news: Turkey-based Nigerian striker draws fresh Saudi attention amid red-hot form
Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu has continued to attract interest from several clubs ahead of the summer transfer window following his impressive performances this season, Soccernet.ng reports. After a disappointing spell in England with Southampton, the 31-year-old has rediscovered his goalscoring form and has been outstanding for Trabzonspor in the Turkish Super League this season, netting 24 goals in […]
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NPFL Targets May 24 Finish For 2025/26 Season
The 2025/26 season will end on May 24 as planned, according to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. Clubs in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) will be observing a break this weekend which is for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Cup window. ‎Davidson Owumi, the Chief Operating Officer said that the window created [...] The post NPFL Targets May 24 Finish For 2025/26 Season appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Cucurella’s Barber Leaks Chelsea Team News Hours Before Brighton Clash
Marc Cucurella’s barber, of all people, leaked Chelsea’s team news for their clash with Brighton, The Sun reports. The Spaniard’s barber posted the news to X earlier today, saying “Palmer & Joao Pedro both injured. There’s your exclusive” alongside a picture of Cucurella having his hair trimmed. Incredibly, the news was later confirmed with neither [...] The post Cucurella’s Barber Leaks Chelsea Team News Hours Before Brighton Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Ibrahima Konate Confirms Liverpool Stay is Close as Reds’ Defensive Rebuild Takes Shape
Ibrahima Konate’s long-running contract drama at Liverpool appears to be approaching its conclusion, with the French centre-back publicly confirming that an agreement with the club is close and that he fully expects to remain at Anfield next season. The 26-year-old’s existing deal expires this summer, a situation that had kept Real Madrid and several other […] The post Ibrahima Konate Confirms Liverpool Stay is Close as Reds’ Defensive Rebuild Takes Shape appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Chelsea Must Buy Experienced Players –Di Matteo
Chelsea great Roberto Di Matteo has advised the Blues management to change their transfer policy if the team must challenge for the Premier League title. Recall that the London club’s season hit a new low as they lost for the fifth league game in a row without scoring in a dismal 3-0 defeat at Brighton. [...] The post Chelsea Must Buy Experienced Players –Di Matteo appeared first on Complete Sports.
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2026 FIBA WWC: D’Tigress Land In Tough Group B With France, Hungary, Korea
Nigeria’s D’Tigress will face France, Hungary, and Korea in Group B at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, Completesports.com. The draw set up the D’Tigress for early battles with some of the world’s strongest sides. France, who are ranked number two in the world are clear favourites to top the group. D’Tigress are ranked eighth [...] The post 2026 FIBA WWC: D’Tigress Land In Tough Group B With France, Hungary, Korea appeared first on Complete Sports.
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“Never Backs Down”! Alex Iwobi Hails Super Eagles Teammate’s Mentality
Alex Iwobi has showered praise on teammate Victor Osimhen, describing the striker as a relentless competitor whose mentality sets him apart at the highest level. Speaking about Osimhen’s approach and intensity, Iwobi highlighted the forward’s fearless style of play and unwavering commitment on the pitch. “Osimhen is a true warrior; he’s an amazing guy. In [...] The post “Never Backs Down”! Alex Iwobi Hails Super Eagles Teammate’s Mentality appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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La Liga: Sadiq Ends Goal Drought As Valencia Hold Mallorca To Away Draw
Nigeria international Umar Sadiq ended his goal drought, as his strike helped Valencia hold Mallorca to a 1-1 draw in Tuesday’s La Liga tie. Prior to the trip to Mallorca, Sadiq had failed to score in his last seven matches for Valencia. The 29-year-old now has two goals, two assists in 14 games for Valencia [...] The post La Liga: Sadiq Ends Goal Drought As Valencia Hold Mallorca To Away Draw appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Chelsea’s UCL Qualification Hopes Suffer Another Setback After 3-0 Loss At Brighton
Chelsea fans turned on manager Liam Rosenior as the club’s slim hopes of Champions League qualification suffered another setback, following a 3-0 thrashing away to fellow European hopefuls Brighton, RTE reports. Albion piled pressure on Blues boss Rosenior by leapfrogging their opponents into sixth place in the Premier League table, thanks to goals from Ferdi [...] The post Chelsea’s UCL Qualification Hopes Suffer Another Setback After 3-0 Loss At Brighton appeared first on Complete Sports.
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