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Man City Still A Work In Progress –Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has disclosed that the team are still a work in progress following his expensive overhaul of the squad since last season. The Spanish tactician made this known after the Citizens thrashed Crystal Palace 3-0 in Sunday’s Premier League game. In a chat with the club’s website, Guardiola stated that the [...] The post Man City Still A Work In Progress –Guardiola appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Players Arrive Super Eagles Camp, Face Egypt Test in Preparatory Match
The Super Eagles have officially opened their training camp in Cairo, Egypt, as preparations ramp up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Head coach Eric Chelle, along with his backroom staff, including Fidelis Ilechukwu and Daniel Ogunmodede, have arrived in Egypt, ensuring the coaching team is fully in place. Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho [...] The post AFCON 2025: Players Arrive Super Eagles Camp, Face Egypt Test in Preparatory Match appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Hamann: Wirtz Made Wrong Choice Joining Liverpool
Liverpool hero Didi Hamann believes Florian Wirtz made the wrong decision joining the Reds this summer. Wirtz, a £100m summer signing from Bayer Leverkusen, has struggled to adapt to the Premier League and is yet to register a single goal after 16 games in the competition. Speaking with Sky Deutschland, Hamann stated that the Germany [...] The post Hamann: Wirtz Made Wrong Choice Joining Liverpool appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Akor Delighted To End Goal Drought
Sevilla striker Akor Adams is full of excitement after ending his nine-game goal drought, reports Completesports.com. The Nigeria international starred in Sevilla’s 4-0 drubbing of Real Oviedo at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on Sunday afternoon, scoring once and also providing two assists. Akor opened scoring for the Rojiblancos after four minutes. The forward then set [...] The post Akor Delighted To End Goal Drought appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: It’s A Relief To Be Back In Super Eagles
Francis Uzoho has said it is a relief for him to be back in the Super Eagles after making the final 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Uzoho has been out of the Super Eagles for long since Stanley Nwabali became the undisputed first choice. But it was a surprise [...] The post AFCON 2025: It’s A Relief To Be Back In Super Eagles appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Lookman, Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel Arrive Super Eagles’ Cairo Camp
Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman, defenders Semi Ajayi and Bright Osayi-Samuel have arrived the Super Eagles Renaissance Hotels base in Cairo ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, reports Completesports.com. Among the new arrivals in camp are; goalkeeper Amas Obasogie, Tochukwu Nnadi, and Igoh Ogbu. They joined Francis Uzoho, Stanley Nwabali, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, and Fisayo [...] The post AFCON 2025: Lookman, Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel Arrive Super Eagles’ Cairo Camp appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Marketers blame idle refineries for massive petrol imports
Nigeria’s reliance on petrol imports continues as its three state-owned refineries remain dormant, despite the Dangote refinery’s production. Read More: https://punchng.com/marketers-blame-idle-refineries-for-massive-petrol-imports/
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Africa faces 50 million housing deficit – Dangiwa
Africa confronts a staggering 50 million housing deficit and a $1.4 trillion finance gap, a critical development challenge highlighted by Nigeria’s ministe Read More: https://punchng.com/africa-faces-50-million-housing-deficit-dangiwa/
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Purposeful growth will unlock insurance potential –NCRIB president
NCRIB President calls for purposeful growth to unlock the Nigerian insurance sector’s potential, focusing on collaboration, innovation, and trust. Read More: https://punchng.com/purposeful-growth-will-unlock-insurance-potential-ncrib-president/
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Interswitch shares expertise to advance payment systems
Interswitch hosts EthSwitch to share insights on advancing payment systems in Africa. Learn how this collaboration aims to modernize Ethiopia’s landscape. Read More: https://punchng.com/interswitch-shares-expertise-to-advance-payment-systems/
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AFCON 2025 Will Be Difficult –Toure
Manchester City assistant manager Kolo Toure has disclosed that it will be very difficult to predict the country that will win the fast-approaching 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place in Morocco from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. Ivory Coast, who are [...] The post AFCON 2025 Will Be Difficult –Toure appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Dele-Bashiru, Akinsanmiro Hit Super Eagles Camp In Egypt
Italy-based Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Akinsanmiro Ebenezer have arrived the Super Eagles camp in Cairo, Egypt, ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Their arrival was announced by media officer of the Super Eagles Promise Efoghe. Their arrival means four players are now in the team’s camp after Francis Uzoho and Stanley Nwabali had landed earlier. [...] The post AFCON 2025: Dele-Bashiru, Akinsanmiro Hit Super Eagles Camp In Egypt appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NPFL: Shooting Stars, Abia Warriors Win Away; Remo Stars Fall To Bayelsa United
Shooting Stars defeated Barau FC 1-0 at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano on Sunday, reports Completesports.com. Sodiq Ibrahim scored the decisive goal in the ninth minute. It was Shooting Stars’ second away win of the season. Abia Warriors recorded the second away win of the day, edging past Kun Khalifat 1-0 in the oriental derby. [...] The post NPFL: Shooting Stars, Abia Warriors Win Away; Remo Stars Fall To Bayelsa United appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Orban Bags Brace To Help Hellas Verona Overcome Fiorentina
Gift Orban bagged a brace to help Hellas Verona defeat Fiorentina 2-1 away in the Serie A on Sunday. Orban has now taken his tally in the Italian topflight to four goals, one assist in 11 appearances. The Nigeria international opened the scoring in the 42nd minute before Fiorentina equalised following an own goal by [...] The post Orban Bags Brace To Help Hellas Verona Overcome Fiorentina appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Mohamed Salah in Egypt Squad for Nigeria Match, Pharaohs Set for AFCON 2025
Egypt officially named their squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with head coach Hossam Hassan opting for a group heavily built around home-based talent. As expected, the majority of the players come from Egypt’s top three clubs Al Ahly, Zamalek, and Pyramids forming a squad rich in familiarity and domestic chemistry. [...] The post Mohamed Salah in Egypt Squad for Nigeria Match, Pharaohs Set for AFCON 2025 appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Haye Backs Jake Paul To Upset Joshua
Former heavyweight champion David Haye has backed Jake Paul to create an element of surprise against Anthony Joshua. Recall that the two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua is set to face the former YouTube star in an eight-round sanctioned professional contest in Miami on Friday, December 19. The fight is billed as a big professional bout [...] The post Haye Backs Jake Paul To Upset Joshua appeared first on Complete Sports.
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LaLiga: Akor, Ejuke On Target In Sevilla’s Big Win Over Real Oviedo
Adams Akor registered a goal and two assists as Sevilla defeated Real Oviedo 4-0 in their LaLiga encounter on Sunday. The forward’s international teammate, Chidera Ejuke was also on target for the hosts in the game. Akor previously went eight games without scoring for the Rojiblancos. The Nigerian opened scoring for the hosts in the [...] The post LaLiga: Akor, Ejuke On Target In Sevilla’s Big Win Over Real Oviedo appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Van Dijk: I Want Salah To Stay At Liverpool
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has disclosed that he wants Mohamed Salah to remain at Anfield despite his controversial outburst with manager Arne Slot. Having been benched for three straight games during Liverpool’s recent struggles, he hit out after not playing a minute of their 3-3 draw with Leeds. However, the Egyptian returned to the [...] The post Van Dijk: I Want Salah To Stay At Liverpool appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EXCLUSIVE: Super Eagles Are Good But Need Better Coaching To Win AFCON 2025 — Bonfrere
Dutch coach Jo Bonfrere has exclusively told Completesports.com that the Super Eagles, as a team, are not bad but urgently need better coaching to stand a realistic chance of success at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which kicks off in Morocco on 21 December 2025. Bonfrere spoke from his country home in the [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: Super Eagles Are Good But Need Better Coaching To Win AFCON 2025 — Bonfrere appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NPFL: Mangut Upbeat Nasarawa United Will End Barren Run Against Plateau United In Jos
Nasarawa United head coach Mbwas Mangut is optimistic his side can end their barren run against his former club Plateau United, reports Completesports.com. The league leaders will will be up against Plateau United in a matchday 17 encounter at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday (today). Nasarawa United have never won a league game against [...] The post NPFL: Mangut Upbeat Nasarawa United Will End Barren Run Against Plateau United In Jos appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Senegal Coach Names Injured Trio In Final Squad
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has named three injured players Ismaila Sarr, Habib Diarra and Assane Diao in his final 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Diao suffered a thigh injury for Como last weekend, Diarra has not played since undergoing groin surgery in September for Sunderland, while Sarr has missed Crystal [...] The post AFCON 2025: Senegal Coach Names Injured Trio In Final Squad appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Nwabali Arrives Super Eagles Camp In Egypt
Stanley Nwabali has arrived the Super Eagles’ Renaissance Hotels, Cairo, Egypt ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Nwabali’s arrived was confirmed by the Super Eagles media officer Promise Efoghe. The Chippa United first choice is the second player to arrive camp after Francis Uzoho touched down at past 2am local time [...] The post AFCON 2025: Nwabali Arrives Super Eagles Camp In Egypt appeared first on Complete Sports.
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2026 NOGIG: Sulaiman States Mission As Football Preliminaries Begin Jan 12 In Port Harcourt
The Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the 2026 Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games (NOGIG), Dr Sulaiman Sulaiman has explained his vision as he presides over preparations for the next edition of the games billed for February, next year. The preliminaries of the football event will hold in Port Harcourt between January 12 [...] The post 2026 NOGIG: Sulaiman States Mission As Football Preliminaries Begin Jan 12 In Port Harcourt appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Hewitt’s Ex Coach Questions Kyrgios, Sabalenka’s ‘Battle Of The Sexes’ Clash
Former Lleyton Hewitt coach Roger Rasheed has described the “battle of the sexes exhibition clash between Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka as quite insulting. The spectacle, due to take place on December 28 in Dubai, will feature modified rules and has drawn comparisons to the famous 1973 clash between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. [...] The post Hewitt’s Ex Coach Questions Kyrgios, Sabalenka’s ‘Battle Of The Sexes’ Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Wolves Boss Lauds Arokodare, Teammates Despite Defeat To Arsenal
Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Rob Edwards has praised Tolu Arokodare and his teammates despite the team’s loss to Arsenal. Wolves put up a resolute display in the encounter but fell 2-1 to Mikel Arteta’s side. Arsenal scored two own goals, with the second – on 94 minutes – coming after Arokodare had struck Wolves’ equaliser [...] The post Wolves Boss Lauds Arokodare, Teammates Despite Defeat To Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Ronaldo Will Feature In Next Fast & Furious Movie –Hollywood Actor
Hollywood actor Vin Diesel has disclosed that a role has been written specifically for Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo in the next Fast & Furious movie. Vin Diesel, who leads the film franchise as Dominic “Dom” Toretto, seemingly confirmed the soccer star’s cameo when he shared a snap of the two on his Instagram account. Read [...] The post Ronaldo Will Feature In Next Fast & Furious Movie –Hollywood Actor appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Chelle, Super Eagles Backroom Staff, Uzoho Arrive Egypt
The Super Eagles will begin preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday (today), reports Completesports.com. Head coach Eric Chelle, his assistants, and backroom staff arrived Cairo on Saturday. The Super Eagles are based at the Renaissance Hotels, Cairo. Read Also:AFCON Is An Important Competition — Kompany Meanwhile, Omonia Nicosia goalkeeper Francis Uzoho [...] The post AFCON 2025: Chelle, Super Eagles Backroom Staff, Uzoho Arrive Egypt appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Eagles Must Avoid Over-Reliance On Osimhen For Goals –Sodje
Former Nigerian international Sam Sodje has warned the Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, not to over-depend on Victor Osimhen for goals at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. In a chat with Footy Africa, the former Brentford star stated that the Super Eagles players must learn to share responsibilities and avoid over-reliance on the [...] The post AFCON 2025: Eagles Must Avoid Over-Reliance On Osimhen For Goals –Sodje appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Palmer: I’m Yet To Be At My Best
Chelsea superstar Cole Palmer has disclosed that he’s yet to be at his best after helping the Blues to a 2-0 win over Everton in Saturday’s Premier League. The England international scored his first goal since September for the club by opening the scoring at Stamford Bridge. Palmer missed more than two months with a [...] The post Palmer: I’m Yet To Be At My Best appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON Is An Important Competition — Kompany
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany says the importance of the Africa Cup of Nations must not be underestimated, reports Completesports.com. The scheduling of the tournament has constantly caused friction between European clubs and participating countries. The two parties are always at loggerheads over the release of players for the biennial competition. Read Also:Chelle’s Mandate [...] The post AFCON Is An Important Competition — Kompany appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Very Unlucky For Us –Arokodare Laments Wolves’ Defeat To Arsenal
Tolu Arokodare has expressed his disappointment following Wolverhampton Wanderers’ 2-1 defeat to Arsenal in Saturday’s Premier League match at the Emirates. Arokodare opened his Premier League goals account for Wolves against Arsenal in the 90th minute, which seemed like he had rescued a point for his struggling side. The Super Eagles striker connected with a [...] The post Very Unlucky For Us –Arokodare Laments Wolves’ Defeat To Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Couples on N70,000 minimum wage can’t afford fertility treatment — Specialists
Experts explain why fertility treatment in Nigeria remains out of reach for low-income couples, citing economic issues and a weak healthcare system. Read More: https://punchng.com/couples-on-n70000-minimum-wage-cant-afford-fertility-treatment-specialists/
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Kwara, Enyimba renew rivalry in high-stakes duel
Kwara United and Enyimba renew their rivalry in a high-stakes NPFL matchday 17 fixture. Get the latest team news and match preview for this epic clash. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-enyimba-renew-rivalry-in-high-stakes-duel/
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Arokodare Scores First EPL Goal As Wolves Fall To Arsenal
Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare was on target as Wolves lost 2-1 to Arsenal in Saturday’s Premier League game. The Nigerian international, who was making his 12th appearance, netted his first Premier League goal for Wolves this ongoing season. Read Also:Serie A: Lookman Plays 90 Minutes In Atalanta Win Vs Cagliari Arsenal dominated possession throughout [...] The post Arokodare Scores First EPL Goal As Wolves Fall To Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Salah Sets New Premier League Record In Liverpool’s Win Vs Brighton
Mohamed Salah set a new English Premier League record for goal involvements to take his combined tally of goals and assists for Liverpool to 277 on Saturday, according to aa.com.tr. The 33-year-old player assisted Hugo Ekitike’s second strike in the 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion to reach his 89 assists in the Premier [...] The post Salah Sets New Premier League Record In Liverpool’s Win Vs Brighton appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Serie A: Lookman Plays 90 Minutes In Atalanta Win Vs Cagliari
Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman played all 90 minutes as Atalanta defeated Cagliari 2-1 in Saturday’s Serie A game. The Nigerian international, who was making his 12th appearance, has scored two goals this ongoing season for Atalanta. Read Also:EPL: Bassey Scores, Chukwueze Bags Assist, Iwobi Subbed Off As Fulham Edge Burnley The host took the [...] The post Serie A: Lookman Plays 90 Minutes In Atalanta Win Vs Cagliari appeared first on Complete Sports.
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