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Valencia Renew Interest In Sadiq
Valencia will move to sign Real Sociedad striker Umar Sadiq when the transfer window reopens in January, reports Completesports.com. Sadiq enjoyed a fruitful loan spell with Los Ches during the second half of last season. The Nigeria international netted five times in 16 league appearances for Carlos Corberan’s side. Read Also:Spanish Club Interested In Free [...] The post Valencia Renew Interest In Sadiq appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: My Loyalty Remains With Nigeria –Oliseh Reacts To Claims He Never Supported Eagles Vs Tanzania
Former Nigerian international Sunday Oliseh has debunked reports circulating in the media that he didn’t support the Super Eagles in their win over Tanzania in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Oliseh, who was a pundit during Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Tanzania on Tuesday, had incurred the wrath of some Super Eagles fans who accused [...] The post AFCON 2025: My Loyalty Remains With Nigeria –Oliseh Reacts To Claims He Never Supported Eagles Vs Tanzania appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025 Diary Day 7: Inside Super Eagles’ Moroccan Kitchen, Jollof Rice & ‘Third World War’ Joke
Day 7 (Wednesday, 24 December, 2025) Super Eagles’ Favourite Nigerian Meals Revealed “As a Mr. Chef ‘envoy’, most of my questions were focused on the players bud tastes. Moses Simon told me that his favourite dish is pounded yam with ‘egusi’ soup; Victor Osimhen chose ‘amala’ (yam flour) and ‘gbegiri and ewedu’ soup (beans soup [...] The post AFCON 2025 Diary Day 7: Inside Super Eagles’ Moroccan Kitchen, Jollof Rice & ‘Third World War’ Joke appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Jackson, Mahrez Take Early Lead In Golden Boot Race
Nicolas Jackson and Riyad Mahrez are leading the golden boot race at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, reports Completesports.com. The duo have scored two goals each in the competition. Jackson bagged a brace in Senegal’s 3-0 victory over Botswana on Tuesday. Read Also:AFCON 2025: My Goal Is To Be The Best In The World [...] The post AFCON 2025: Jackson, Mahrez Take Early Lead In Golden Boot Race appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles To Train Behind Closed Soor Ahead Tunisia Game
The Super Eagles training session for today (Thursday, December 25) will be behind closed doors. This was revealed by the team’s media officer Promise Efoghe. According to Efoghe, head coach Eric Eric Chelle wants to keep the training session closed to help him prepare for Saturday’s clash with Tunisia. He dislcosed that the official pre-match [...] The post AFCON 2025: Super Eagles To Train Behind Closed Soor Ahead Tunisia Game appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: My Goal Is To Be The Best In The World –Cameroonian Midfielder
Cameroonian midfielder Carlos Baleba has disclosed that his ambition is to be the best in the world. The Brighton star, who was in action as the Indomitable Lions defeated Gabon 1-0 in Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations, stated this in a chat with Sky Sports. “Kevin De Bruyne, Paul Pogba, Thiago Alcantara, and Sergio Busquets. [...] The post AFCON 2025: My Goal Is To Be The Best In The World –Cameroonian Midfielder appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: I Want To Give It My Best When Representing Morocco –Diaz
Real Madrid star Brahim Diaz has expressed his determination to always give his best to Morocco in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that Diaz netted the opening goal against Comoros and was also named the Man of the Match on Sunday. Speaking with Cafonline, Diaz stated that he’ll do everything to help [...] The post AFCON 2025: I Want To Give It My Best When Representing Morocco –Diaz appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Win Against Uganda Gives Us Momentum Going Into Game Against Nigeria –Tunisia Star, Hannibal
Tunisia star midfielder Mejbri Hannibal has said the Carthage Eagles’ win against Uganda will give them the momentum they need ahead of their clash with Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Tunisia opened their quest for a second continental title with a 3-1 win against Uganda in Group C in Rabat on Tuesday. One of the outstanding player [...] The post AFCON 2025: Win Against Uganda Gives Us Momentum Going Into Game Against Nigeria –Tunisia Star, Hannibal appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Spanish Club Interested In Free Agent Dennis
Spanish club Valencia are linning up a move for free agent Emmanuel Dennis, Completesports.com reports. Dennis, who was released by Nottingham Forest in the summer has been linked with several clubs in Europe and Asia. The Nigeria international is on the radar of Valencia, according to Spanish news outlet, Fichajes. Read Also:Awoniyi Set For Mainz [...] The post Spanish Club Interested In Free Agent Dennis appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles Off To A Flyer As Millions Of Fans Tune In To Watch AFCON 2025
Seasonal festivities got off to a great start as millions of fans tuned in to watch the Super Eagles begin their quest to be crowned Champions of Africa with a 2:1 victory over Tanzania in their opening game of the AFCON 2025. The game reached 27 million homes, of which 21 million were via Free-to-Air [...] The post Super Eagles Off To A Flyer As Millions Of Fans Tune In To Watch AFCON 2025 appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Season’s Greetings — Complete Sports Celebrates You This Christmas
The entire Complete Sports family extends warm Christmas greetings to our esteemed readers, advertisers and business partners across Nigeria and beyond. As the Christendom celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, we wish you peace, good health and prosperity. May the coming year bring fresh opportunities, shared successes and greater achievements for us all. Thank you [...] The post Season’s Greetings — Complete Sports Celebrates You This Christmas appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Wissa: Right Call To Leave Me Out Of DR Congo’s AFCON 2025 Squad
Newcastle striker Yoane Wissa has disclosed that the Democratic Republic of Congo made the right decision to drop him from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations squad. Despite missing a significant portion of this season due to injury, his country did not select Wissa to participate in the tournament in Morocco. The 29-year-old joined Newcastle [...] The post Wissa: Right Call To Leave Me Out Of DR Congo’s AFCON 2025 Squad appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Awoniyi Set For Mainz Reunion
Bundesliga club, Mainz O5 are considering a January swoop for Taiwo Awoniyi as they seek to maintain their top-flight status, Completesports.com reports. Urs Fischer’s side currently occupy bottom spot on the Bundesliga table. Awoniyi spent the 2019/2020 season on loan at Mainz from Liverpool, scoring just once in 12 appearances. Mainz appointed Urs Fischer, the [...] The post Awoniyi Set For Mainz Reunion appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Must Remain Focused Vs Tunisia –Lawal
Former Nigerian international Garba Lawal has advised the Super Eagles to remain focused ahead of Saturday’s Group C clash against Tunisia in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that Nigeria defeated Tanzania 2-1 on Tuesday, while Tunisia edged Uganda 3-1 in their respective opening games. In a chat with Footy Africa, Lawal stated that [...] The post AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Must Remain Focused Vs Tunisia –Lawal appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Eyong On Target As Cameroon Pip Gabon
The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon commenced their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign on positive note as Etta Eyong’s goal was enough to beat Gabon on Wednesday. Eyong squeezed his shot under Gabon goalkeeper Loyce Mbaba in the sixth minute after being set up by Bryan Mbeumo, but the goal was later confirmed after a [...] The post AFCON 2025: Eyong On Target As Cameroon Pip Gabon appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Adams Backs Chelle To Come Up With Right Tactics To Overcome Tunisia
Akor Adams had said he and his Super Eagles teammates trust head coach Eric Chelle to come up with the best tactics to beat Tunisia. The Super Eagles will face Tunisia in their second Group C match on Saturday. While the Super Eagles pipped Tanzania 2-1 in their opening fixture, Tunisia defeated Uganda 3-1. Adams, [...] The post AFCON 2025: Adams Backs Chelle To Come Up With Right Tactics To Overcome Tunisia appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Diallo’s Solitary Goal Earns Ivory Coast Victory Vs Mozambique
Amad Diallo netted the only goal of the game as reigning champions, Ivory Coast pipped Mozambique 1-0 in Wednesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The defending champions’ first big chance came in the 26th minute, as Guela Doue delivered a cross into the area, but Yan Diomande blazed over. the Ivorians battled to break down [...] The post AFCON 2025: Diallo’s Solitary Goal Earns Ivory Coast Victory Vs Mozambique appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Nigeria’s Greatest Goal Scorers;– Top Super Eagles Legends
The Super Eagles have witnessed diverse attacking talents over decades. Earlier periods relied heavily on individual artistry and audacious long-range efforts. Modern iterations favour imposing statures, commanding aerial contests, and blistering transitional surges. These shifts underscore tactical refinements in forward selection. Limited strikers have eclipsed the 20-goal mark internationally. Fans tracking such records often explore [...] The post Nigeria’s Greatest Goal Scorers;– Top Super Eagles Legends appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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St. Saviour’s School Ikoyi Endowment Fund Hosts 7th Lagos Kids Mini Marathon at Orange Island
St. Saviour’s School Ikoyi Endowment Fund Hosts 7th Lagos Kids Mini Marathon at Orange Island The St. Saviour’s School Ikoyi Endowment Fund successfully hosted the 7th edition of the Lagos Kids Mini Marathon on Saturday, December 6, at Orange Island, celebrating children’s athleticism, healthy competition, and community spirit. The event attracted pupils, parents, partner schools, [...] The post St. Saviour’s School Ikoyi Endowment Fund Hosts 7th Lagos Kids Mini Marathon at Orange Island appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Mahrez Inspires Algeria’s Comfortable Win Over Sudan
Riyad Mahrez was the star of the show as Algeria defeated Sudan 3-0 in their opening fixture at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Mahrez bagged a brace in the game, with substitute Ibrahim Maza also on target for the Desert Foxes. The former Manchester City star opened scoring after just two minutes following a [...] The post AFCON 2025: Mahrez Inspires Algeria’s Comfortable Win Over Sudan appeared first on Complete Sports.
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1xBet: Top 3 Responsible Betting Tips Every Bettor Should Know by 1xBalance
1xBet says responsible betting is not about reducing enjoyment, it is about staying in control, making informed decisions, and keeping betting a positive and balanced experience. As interest in sports and digital entertainment continues to grow globally, education around responsible betting has become more important than ever. This is where 1xBalance by 1xBet plays an essential [...] The post 1xBet: Top 3 Responsible Betting Tips Every Bettor Should Know by 1xBalance appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Everything to know as Super Eagles Begin AFCON 2025 With 2-1 Victory Against Tanzania
Nigeria’s Super Eagles opened their CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 campaign with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Tanzania’s Taifa Stars on Tuesday evening in Fès, as goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman sealed a crucial opening-day win. The Super Eagles, playing their 105th match in the history of Africa’s biggest football championship and [...] The post Everything to know as Super Eagles Begin AFCON 2025 With 2-1 Victory Against Tanzania appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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AFCON Festive Power Play: TECNO Merges Football Excitement With National Pride, Creativity, and Rewards
TECNO Brings AFCON Festive Fever to Christmas With Rewards That Celebrate Every Wow Moment through TECNO AFCON Power Play, where Tech Merges Christmas Fever With Football, National Pride, and Sizzling Rewards. The festive season is here, and this year comes with an added layer of excitement as Africa comes together for its premier football tournament. [...] The post AFCON Festive Power Play: TECNO Merges Football Excitement With National Pride, Creativity, and Rewards appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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AFCON2025: Nigeria’s Chidera Ejuke Proud to Wear Super Eagles Jersey
Super Eagles winger, Chidera Ejuke has expressed deep pride and excitement after being named in Nigeria’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations, describing the call-up as both an honour and a responsibility he does not take lightly. Speaking with determination, Ejuke unveiled that representing Nigeria remains one of the biggest motivations of his career. [...] The post AFCON2025: Nigeria’s Chidera Ejuke Proud to Wear Super Eagles Jersey appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Chukwueze: I Was Not Given Enough Time At AC Milan
Samuel Chukwueze has admitted that he was not given enough time to show what he can do on the pitch at AC Milan. The Nigeria international joined Premier League club, Fulham on a season-long loan from AC Milan in the summer. Chukwueze, who linked up with Milan from Spanish club, Villarreal three years ago failed [...] The post Chukwueze: I Was Not Given Enough Time At AC Milan appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Dave’s Hot Chicken Expands London Footprint With Croydon Opening, Targeting High Footfall
US fast-food brand Dave’s Hot Chicken continues its steady expansion across London, opening a new location in the heart of Croydon. The Nashville-style chicken chain has already made waves with outlets on Shaftesbury Avenue and at Westfield White City, and is now bringing its signature spice levels to Croydon High Street. The new store, which […] The post Dave’s Hot Chicken Expands London Footprint With Croydon Opening, Targeting High Footfall appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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NFF Hails Tinubu On Fulfillment Of Pledges To Eagles’ Players, Officials
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the fulfilment of pledges of houses, national honours and plots of lands made to players and officials of the Super Eagles for their runner-up achievement at the 2023 AFCON. The title documents for the houses, and certificates of national honours were [...] The post NFF Hails Tinubu On Fulfillment Of Pledges To Eagles’ Players, Officials appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Estevao, Delap Will Be Available For Aston Villa Clash –Maresca
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed that the duo of Estevao Willian and Liam Delap will be available to face Aston Villa in Saturday’s Premier League clash. Delap has recovered from a shoulder injury he sustained during the draw with Bournemouth on December 6 when it seemed the £30 million ($40.5 million) striker could be [...] The post Estevao, Delap Will Be Available For Aston Villa Clash –Maresca appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Burkina Faso Snatch Dramatic Stoppage-Time Win Over Equatorial Guinea
Burkina Faso rallied to beat Equatorial Guinea 2-1 in a thrilling Group E contest at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca on Wednesday. The Stallions scored two late goals against their 10-man opponents, who put up a resolute display in the contest. The two teams failed to create any real chance in the first half [...] The post AFCON 2025: Burkina Faso Snatch Dramatic Stoppage-Time Win Over Equatorial Guinea appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025 – EXCLUSIVE: Nigerians Should Expect Win Against Tunisia –Super Eagles Defender, Ogbu
Igoh Ogbu has assured Nigerians that the Super Eagles will target a win when they face Tunisia in their second AFCON 2025 Group C match on Saturday. Both the Super Eagles and Tunisia got their campaigns off to a perfect start on Tuesday. While Eric Chelle’s men overcame Tanzania 2-1 in Fes, Tunisia defeated Uganda [...] The post AFCON 2025 – EXCLUSIVE: Nigerians Should Expect Win Against Tunisia –Super Eagles Defender, Ogbu appeared first on Complete Sports.
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SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 43: Sunday Oliseh On Football Tactical Formations
The game of football has undergone a remarkable evolution in its tactical approaches over the years. From rigid formations to fluid, dynamic strategies, the sport has seen a transformation that reflects not just changes in the game itself, but also in the way it is thought about and played. The initial favored 4-4-2 formation, featuring [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 43: Sunday Oliseh On Football Tactical Formations appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EXCLUSIVE: Super Eagles World Cup Miss Haunted Their AFCON 2025 Showing Vs Tanzania — Akuneto
Chuks Akuneto, Nigeria-born Oldham Athletic Club U-19s Head Coach, has exclusively told Completesports.com that the Super Eagles’ performance in Tuesday’s 2025 AFCON Group C opening clash against Tanzania was far from the fluid and enthralling display Nigerians have come to expect. According to Akuneto, the three-time African champions were still weighed down by the psychological [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: Super Eagles World Cup Miss Haunted Their AFCON 2025 Showing Vs Tanzania — Akuneto appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Simon Upbeat Super Eagles Will Beat Tunisia
Moses Simon insists the team will go all out for a win against the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia, reports Completesports.com. The Super Eagles started their campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-1 win against the Taifa Stars of Tanzania. Eric Chelle’s men are now firmly focused on their second Group C [...] The post AFCON 2025: Simon Upbeat Super Eagles Will Beat Tunisia appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: No Pressure –Mbeumo Speaks Ahead Cameroon Vs Gabon
Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo has disclosed that he’s not under any form of pressure ahead of the Indomitable Lions’ opening game against Gabon in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. In a chat with Cafonline, the Manchester United star stated that he’s prepared to make a big difference and help the team achieve a [...] The post AFCON 2025: No Pressure –Mbeumo Speaks Ahead Cameroon Vs Gabon appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: I’m Impressed With Adams’ Performance Vs Tanzania –Oliseh
Former Nigerian international Sunday Oliseh has praised Super Eagles striker Akor Adams for his impressive display against Tanzania in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that Nigeria defeated Tanzania 2-1 to kick off their campaign on a winning note. Semi Ajayi headed Nigeria in front in the first half before Charles M’Mombwa equalized [...] The post AFCON 2025: I’m Impressed With Adams’ Performance Vs Tanzania –Oliseh appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025 Diary Day 6: Short Corner Genius, Chelle’s Reality Check, Super Eagles’ Fez Fight And More!
Day 6 (Tuesday, 23 December, 2025) A Short Corner Kick Call That Changed Everything “Eagles should play a short corner, Eagles should play a short corner, they should play a short corner…..” That was me shouting in the media tribune of the Complexe Sportif de Fez here in Morocco as the Super Eagles finally got [...] The post AFCON 2025 Diary Day 6: Short Corner Genius, Chelle’s Reality Check, Super Eagles’ Fez Fight And More! appeared first on Complete Sports.
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