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Slot Has One Week To Save His Job –Liverpool Legend
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes Arne Slot has ‘a week to save his job’, in a brutal takedown questioning the Dutchman’s behaviour, which he claims allowed the side to operate like a ‘small club’. The scathing assessment of the Dutch manager’s position at his former club comes amid a woeful run of form that has [...] The post Slot Has One Week To Save His Job –Liverpool Legend appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Scoring Goals Always A Pleasure For Me –Mbappe
Real Madrid striker Mbappe has disclosed that scoring goals is always a pleasure for him. He made this known after scoring four goals in Los Blancos’ 4-3 win over Olympiacos in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. Speaking with the club’s website, the France international stated that the team’s ambition is to finish within the [...] The post Scoring Goals Always A Pleasure For Me –Mbappe appeared first on Complete Sports.
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UEL: Sanusi Benched, Moffi Subbed Off As Porto Thrash Nice 3-0
Super Eagles left-back Zaidu Sanusi was an unused substitute while Terem Moffi was in action as FC Porto thrashed OGC Nice 3-0 on matchday 5 of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday. Moffi, who was in the starting line-up was later taken off in the 68th minute. Gabri Veiga gave Porto the perfect start when [...] The post UEL: Sanusi Benched, Moffi Subbed Off As Porto Thrash Nice 3-0 appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Portugal Beat Austria 1-0 To Lift First-Ever FIFA U-17 World Cup Title
Portugal lifted their first FIFA U-17 World Cup with a 1-0 victory against Austria in the final of the 2025 edition at Doha’s Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar, Al Jazeera reports. Anisio Cabral netted the only goal of the game in the 32nd minute on Thursday, handing the Portuguese the win in a match that [...] The post Portugal Beat Austria 1-0 To Lift First-Ever FIFA U-17 World Cup Title appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Osimhen Absence Cost Galatasaray in Champions League Defeat – Deeney
Former Watford captain, Troy Deeney has attributed Galatasaray’s 1–0 UEFA Champions League defeat to Union Saint-Gilloise to the absence of star striker Victor Osimhen, insisting the Nigerian’s value to the Turkish champions cannot be overstated. Galatasaray suffered their second loss of the campaign on Tuesday night, falling to a disciplined USG side. Their first defea, [...] The post Osimhen Absence Cost Galatasaray in Champions League Defeat – Deeney appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Cole: My Marriage Stopped Me From Joining Real Madrid
Chelsea legend Ashley Cole has disclosed that his marriage prevented him from joining Real Madrid. The former England international moved to Stamford Bridge in September 2006 in a £5million swap deal with William Gallas, who went north to join Arsenal. Speaking with Stick to Football this week, Cole stated that his transfer situation changed entirely [...] The post Cole: My Marriage Stopped Me From Joining Real Madrid appeared first on Complete Sports.
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CAF Champions League: Finidi Upbeat Rivers United Will Beat RS Berkane
Rivers United head coach Finidi George is optimistic his side can beat Moroccan side RS Berkane, Completesports.com reports. The Port Harcourt club will entertain Moïn Chaâbani’s side in a CAF Champions League matchday two encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Friday. The former Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions will be desparate [...] The post CAF Champions League: Finidi Upbeat Rivers United Will Beat RS Berkane appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Yakubu Thumbs Up Arsenal’s Set Piece Strategy
Former Everton forward Yakubu Aiyegbeni has backed Arsenal’s set pieces dominance despite criticism from their rivals. The Gunners have scored half of their 24 goals from set pieces this season. Yakubu Okays Arsenal’s Tactics Aiyegbeni declared that Mikel Arteta’s side reliance on set pieces is fine as long as they keep winning games. “It doesn’t [...] The post Yakubu Thumbs Up Arsenal’s Set Piece Strategy appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Iheanacho Returns to Full Training After Six-Match Injury Absence
Kelechi Iheanacho has handed Celtic a major boost after returning to full training ahead of Thursday’s (today) UEFA Europa League clash against Feyenoord in Rotterdam. The Nigerian forward, who has been sidelined since October 23rd with a hamstring injury, was seen training with the rest of the squad on Wednesday, his first full session since [...] The post Iheanacho Returns to Full Training After Six-Match Injury Absence appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Government Announces Major Changes to Motability Scheme as BMW, Mercedes and Alfa Romeo Dropped
The UK’s Motability Scheme, which supports around 860,000 disabled motorists, is undergoing significant changes after an overhaul announced by Labour and Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The scheme allows eligible recipients to lease cars or mobility vehicles using their enhanced mobility allowance. From December, a range of premium brands — including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Lexus and Alfa […] The post Government Announces Major Changes to Motability Scheme as BMW, Mercedes and Alfa Romeo Dropped appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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AFCON 2025: Ex-Senegal Coach Lists Super Eagles Among Favourites To Win Title
Libya head coach Aliou Cisse has listed the Super Eagles among his favourites for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, reports Completesports.com. The Super Eagles are among the 24 teams that will compete for the title in Morocco next month. Nigeria made it to the final at the last edition of the competition, but fell [...] The post AFCON 2025: Ex-Senegal Coach Lists Super Eagles Among Favourites To Win Title appeared first on Complete Sports.
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UCL: Ademola Lookman Ends Goal Drought as Atalanta Thrash Frankfurt
Ademola Lookman ended his seven-match goal drought in emphatic fashion on Wednesday night, inspiring Atalanta to a dominant 3–0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Champions League at Deutsche Bank Park. Eintracht Frankfurt began brightly, pushing Atalanta back in the opening exchanges, but Raffaele Palladino’s side soon settled and took control of proceedings. The [...] The post UCL: Ademola Lookman Ends Goal Drought as Atalanta Thrash Frankfurt appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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CAF Appoints Match Officials For AFCON 2025
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has announced the list of match officials for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. A total of 73 highly experienced officials comprising 28 referees, 31 assistant referees, and 14 VAR officials have been appointed for this edition of Africa’s biggest football competition. The carefully selected officials represent all regions [...] The post CAF Appoints Match Officials For AFCON 2025 appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Crystal Palace Boss Demands More From Uche
Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner has challenged Christantus Uche to work harder if he wanted to get more game time, reports Completesports.com. Uche joined the Eagles on a season-long loan from LaLiga club, Getafe this summer. The 22-year-old has made five appearances across all competitions for London club. The Nigeria international has yet to [...] The post Crystal Palace Boss Demands More From Uche appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Madueke: Arsenal Must Maintain Winning Momentum
Arsenal star Noni Madueke has disclosed that the Gunners must maintain their winning momentum both in the Premier League and UEFA Champions League. He made this known after scoring a goal in the team’s 3-1 win over Bayern Munich in Wednesday’s Champions League game at the Emirates Stadium. In a chat with the club’s website, [...] The post Madueke: Arsenal Must Maintain Winning Momentum appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Lookman: I’m Ready To Fight For Atalanta
Ademola Lookman has explained getting back to work at Atalanta after his summer transfer saga with the club. Lookman scored once and also registered an assist in La Dea’s 3-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday night. The 28-year-old has recreated bond with his Atalanta teammates and fans after a summer where he fought so [...] The post Lookman: I’m Ready To Fight For Atalanta appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Ajayi Will Get More Game Time Before AFCON 2025 –Hull City Boss
Hull City manager Sergej Jakirović believes Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi is expected to get more playing time before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco. The Nigerian international was in action as the Tigers lost 2-0 to Ipswich Town in Tuesday’s Championship game. Speaking after the game, Jakirović, in a chat [...] The post Ajayi Will Get More Game Time Before AFCON 2025 –Hull City Boss appeared first on Complete Sports.
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‘He’s Not On Grass Yet’ — Dyche Gives Injury Update On Aina
Nottingham Forest head coach Sean Dyche has said Ola Aina still needs more time to recover from his injury, reports Completesports.com. Aina sustained a hamstring injury on international duty with Nigeria in September. The 29-year-old has missed Forest’s last 14 games across all competitions. Read Also:UCL: Lookman Scores, Provides Assist As Atalanta Thrash Frankfurt 3-0 [...] The post ‘He’s Not On Grass Yet’ — Dyche Gives Injury Update On Aina appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Kane Hopes To Face Arsenal Again In The Champions League
Harry Kane has said he is looking forward to Bayern Munich facing Arsenal again in the latter stages of this season’s UEFA Champions League following Wednesday’s 3-1 defeat. Arsenal and Bayern, arguably two of the best teams in Europe, went head to head in a high-profile league-phase clash at the Emirates Stadium. After a tight [...] The post Kane Hopes To Face Arsenal Again In The Champions League appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Pogba Can Make France’s 2026 World Cup Squad –Monaco Star
Monaco fullback Jordan Teze says he’s confident Paul Pogba will be included in the France squad for the 2026 World Cup. Recall that Pogba made his much-anticipated debut for Monaco in Saturday’s defeat at Rennes, marking a first competitive appearance in over two years due to injury and a doping ban. Speaking with L’Equipe, Teze [...] The post Pogba Can Make France’s 2026 World Cup Squad –Monaco Star appeared first on Complete Sports.
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UCL: It’s A Good Victory –Lookman Reacts After Atalanta Win Vs Frankfurt
Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has expressed satisfaction with Atalanta’s victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Champions League. The Nigerian international scored a goal as the Serie A club thrashed Frankfurt 3-0 at the Deutsche Bank Park. Lookman set the tone early, constantly stretching the defence and threatening with his movement before eventually breaking [...] The post UCL: It’s A Good Victory –Lookman Reacts After Atalanta Win Vs Frankfurt appeared first on Complete Sports.
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UCL: It’s Unacceptable –Gerrard Speaks On Liverpool’s Heavy Loss To PSV
Steven Gerrard has described Liverpool’s 4-1 defeat to PSV at Anfield in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League matchday fixture as unacceptable. Liverpool contined their poor streak as they fell to a shocking 4-1 loss to PSV. Arne Slot’s side went into the contest after losing 3-0 to Nottingham Forest also at their home ground last weekend. [...] The post UCL: It’s Unacceptable –Gerrard Speaks On Liverpool’s Heavy Loss To PSV appeared first on Complete Sports.
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UCL: Lookman Scores, Provides Assist As Atalanta Thrash Frankfurt 3-0
Nigeria international Ademola Lookman scored and also bagged an assist as Atalanta thrashed Eintrach Frankfurt 2-0 on matchday 5 of the UEFA Champions League. After a goalless affair in the first half Lookman broke the deadlock in the 60th minute. Lookman then turned from scorer to provider as he set up teammate Ederson to double [...] The post UCL: Lookman Scores, Provides Assist As Atalanta Thrash Frankfurt 3-0 appeared first on Complete Sports.
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I Want To Finish On A High Note At Man City –Bernardo
Manchester City star Bernardo Silva has disclosed that he would like to finish on a high note at the Etihad Stadium. The Portugal international made this known after the team’s 2-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Tuesday. In a chat with the club’s website, Bernardo stated that he’s focused on his [...] The post I Want To Finish On A High Note At Man City –Bernardo appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Celtic Boss Provides Injury Update On Iheanacho
Celtic head coach Martin O’Neill has said he will monitor Kelechi Iheanacho’s condition ahead of Thursday’s UEFA Europa League clash with Feyenoord. Iheanacho travelled with the Celtic squad on Wednesday for the game. The Nigeria international trained with his teammates on the eve of their departure for the Netherlands. Asked for a squad update and [...] The post Celtic Boss Provides Injury Update On Iheanacho appeared first on Complete Sports.
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CAF Champions League: Senegal’s Issa Sy To Officiate Rivers United Vs RS Berkane
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Senegalese official Issa Sy as centre referee for the Champions League matchday two encounter with RS Berkane of Morocco. Sy will be assisted by Djibril Camara (assistant referee one), and Nouha Bangoura (assistant referees two), and El Hadji Amadou Sy, who will serve as fourth official. Gambia’s [...] The post CAF Champions League: Senegal’s Issa Sy To Officiate Rivers United Vs RS Berkane appeared first on Complete Sports.
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I See Us As Champions League Favourites –Chelsea Star
Chelsea first choice Robert Sanchez has tipped the Blues as favourites for this season’s UEFA Champions League title. The Blues produced a stellar showing on Tuesday night, laying down their biggest marker of the season as they hammered Barcelona 3-0. It was a dominant performance from Chelsea from start to finish which Barcelona could not [...] The post I See Us As Champions League Favourites –Chelsea Star appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Gusau Visits Injured Ola Aina in London, Who Nears Full Return
Nigeria’s preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations received a major boost over the weekend after the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau, paid a visit to injured Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest full-back Ola Aina in London. The Federation confirmed the courtesy visit via X on Sunday, writing: “NFF [...] The post Gusau Visits Injured Ola Aina in London, Who Nears Full Return appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Guinness Match Day Regular Drives Football Action Across Five Key Cities
Over the weekend, Guinness, through its Match Day platform, delivered an elevated football-viewing experience across Lagos, Ibadan, Jos, Owerri, and Enugu. Supporters connected over match tension, friendly rivalry, and ice-cold Guinness. Each city recorded strong participation and lively match reactions. What Fans Enjoyed Guests received one free Guinness for every two bottles purchased. The Predict [...] The post Guinness Match Day Regular Drives Football Action Across Five Key Cities appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Europa League: Iheanacho Returns To Training Ahead Celtic Vs Feyenoord
Kelechi Iheanacho has returned to training ahead of Celtic’s UEFA Europa League clash with Feyenoord on Thursday, Completesports.com reports. Iheanacho spent more than one month on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury he sustained in the game against Sturm Graz. The Nigeria international has missed Celtic’s last six games across all competitions. Read Also:Akpom [...] The post Europa League: Iheanacho Returns To Training Ahead Celtic Vs Feyenoord appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Estevao Has Special Affection For Barcelona –Agent Reveals
The agent of Estevao Andre Cury has revealed that the exciting winger has a special affection for Barcelona despite signing for Chelsea. Barcelona wanted to sign Estevao before he moved to Chelsea, with the youngster having admitted Barca were his dream club, but couldn’t get a deal done due to the club’s financial situation. Cury [...] The post Estevao Has Special Affection For Barcelona –Agent Reveals appeared first on Complete Sports.
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HUGE BLOW: Benjamin Fredrick Ruled Out of AFCON After Serious Knee Injury
Nigerian international, Benjamin Fredrick has been ruled out of next month’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco after sustaining a knee injury during training last Friday. His Belgian club FC Dender, confirmed that the talented defender will be sidelined for approximately twelve weeks, a development that has shocked and disrupted Nigeria’s plans ahead of [...] The post HUGE BLOW: Benjamin Fredrick Ruled Out of AFCON After Serious Knee Injury appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Hamann: Liverpool’s Premier League Title Race Is Over
Former Liverpool star Didi Hamann says the Reds should focus on finishing in the top four and not the Premier League title race. Liverpool have suffered eight defeats in their last 11 matches in all competitions, and the loss to Forest equaled their worst Premier League loss at Anfield in history. The result also leaves [...] The post Hamann: Liverpool’s Premier League Title Race Is Over appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Maresca’s Philosophy Is Very Effective At Chelsea –Zola
Italy legend Gianfranco Zola believes Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca’s philosophy is having a positive effect on the team. He made this known on the backdrop of Chelsea’s 3-0 thrashing of Barcelona in Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League at Stamford Bridge. In a chat with Sky Sports, Zola stated that he was confident Maresca will not only [...] The post Maresca’s Philosophy Is Very Effective At Chelsea –Zola appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Facing Joshua Is A Dangerous Mistake From Jake Paul –Itauma
British boxer Moses Itauma has faulted YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul’s decision to fight two-time unified world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, describing it as a big mistake. Recall that Paul will face ‘AJ’ in a professional heavyweight boxing fight on December 19 in Miami, live on Netflix. Paul, previously scheduled to take on Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis’, is [...] The post Facing Joshua Is A Dangerous Mistake From Jake Paul –Itauma appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Nigeria Petitions ITTF After Visa Denial Forces Youth Team Out of World Championships
Nigeria’s participation at the 2025 ITTF World Youth Championships in Romania was thrown into disarray after the country’s youth table tennis team was denied entry visas, forcing their withdrawal from the global tournament scheduled for November 23–30. The Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) has now filed a formal petition to the International Table Tennis Federation [...] The post Nigeria Petitions ITTF After Visa Denial Forces Youth Team Out of World Championships appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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