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What Media Group Splashes ₦40bn On Historic NWFL, NNL Development Deal
What Media Group (WMG) has committed a staggering ₦40 billion to the development of Nigeria’s domestic football leagues — the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) and the Nigeria National League (NNL), Completesports.com reports. The landmark investment represents one of the largest private-sector interventions in the history of Nigerian football and is expected to significantly reshape the [...] The post What Media Group Splashes ₦40bn On Historic NWFL, NNL Development Deal appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Tanzania Arrive In Fes Ahead Super Eagles’ Opener
The Taifa Stars of Tanzania have arrived in Fes, Morocco for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, reports Completesports.com. The players and their officials landed in the city after spending around one week in Cairo, Egypt for their final preparation. Tanzania will be making their fourth AFCON appearance in Morocco. The East Africans will begin [...] The post AFCON 2025: Tanzania Arrive In Fes Ahead Super Eagles’ Opener appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Chrisantus Uche’s Stunning Goal Earns Oliver Glasner’s Approval
Christantus Uche was on the scoresheet as Crystal Palace were held to a draw by Finnish side KuPS in their UEFA Europa Conference League encounter. The Nigerian midfielder opened the scoring in the 6th minute after receiving a pass from Justin Devenny at the centre of the box. Uche showed composure as he fired a [...] The post Chrisantus Uche’s Stunning Goal Earns Oliver Glasner’s Approval appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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5 New Faces In Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 Squad: What They Bring To Title Chase
Every footballer dreams of representing their country on the biggest stage, and for five players, that dream will come true at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. With the tournament just 48 hours away from kick-off, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has handed maiden AFCON call-ups to Ryan Alebiosu, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Salim [...] The post 5 New Faces In Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 Squad: What They Bring To Title Chase appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Estevao Deserves To Be Playing Regularly At Chelsea –Sandro
Former Brazil and Tottenham midfielder Sandro believes Chelsea star Estevao Willian deserves to be playing regularly for the club. The Brazilian teenager has been a revelation in West London, with his highlights so far being a 95th-minute winner against Liverpool and a spectacular goal against Barcelona. In a chat with BOYLE Sports, Sandro stated that [...] The post Estevao Deserves To Be Playing Regularly At Chelsea –Sandro appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Ndidi Named New Super Eagles Captain
Wilfred Ndidi will captain the Super Eagles at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after he was officially appointed William Troost-Ekong’s successor on Friday, Completesports.com reports. Troost-Ekong announced his retirement from international football earlier this month. Ndidi was handed the armband for the Super Eagles’ 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs in Rabat last month. The [...] The post Ndidi Named New Super Eagles Captain appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Ready To Soar — Gusau
President, Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau has backed the Super Eagles to claim the title at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, reports Completesports.com. The Super Eagles will be gunning for a fourth title at the competition. The West Africans lost 2-1 to hosts Cote d’Ivoire in the final of the last edition of [...] The post AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Ready To Soar — Gusau appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Olopade Salutes Musa On Super Eagles’ Retirement
Director General of the National Sports Commission, NSC, Bukola Olopade has lauded Ahmed Musa for his exceptional service, dedication, and contributions to Nigerian football. Musa officially called time on his illustrious international career this week after 15 remarkable years. Olopade praised the winger for his exemplary service to the country. “ Musa represents everything that [...] The post Olopade Salutes Musa On Super Eagles’ Retirement appeared first on Complete Sports.
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How To Create Your Dafabet Jackpot Account Step By Step Guide
For many sports fans, a matchday routine is not only about kick off times and live scores. It is also about how you spend the gaps between games, halftime, or a quiet evening after the final whistle. If you want a smooth start on a jackpot platform, the key is setting up your account correctly, [...] The post How To Create Your Dafabet Jackpot Account Step By Step Guide appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘Super Eagles’ Current Poor Form Due To Lack Of Competition’ – AFCON 2013 Winner, Uzoenyi
Former Nigeria winger Ejike Uzoenyi has exclusively told Completesports.com that the Super Eagles’ apparent decline in performance in recent times may be linked to a lack of competition for places within the senior national team. The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner spoke to Completesports.com at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, on Thursday. “If [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: ‘Super Eagles’ Current Poor Form Due To Lack Of Competition’ – AFCON 2013 Winner, Uzoenyi appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Okolie: More British Boxer Will Be Willing To Fight In Nigeria
Nigerian-born British heavyweight contender Lawrence Okolie has disclosed that his fight in Nigeria will attract more British boxers to fight in Nigeria. He is scheduled to face Ghanaian boxer Ebenezer Tetteh on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at the Detty December Festival Grounds. Okolie, 33, was born in London to Nigerian parents and has previously held [...] The post Okolie: More British Boxer Will Be Willing To Fight In Nigeria appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Werder Bremen Coach Gives Update On Boniface’s Injury
Werder Bremen manager Horst Steffen has delivered a new injury update on Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface ahead of Saturday’s Bundesliga clash against Augsburg. The 24-year-old forward, currently on loan from Bayer Leverkusen, suffered a knee contusion during a heavy collision. Read Also:EXCLUSIVE: ‘How Super Eagles Can Win AFCON 2025’ – Ameobi Warns, Reflects On [...] The post Werder Bremen Coach Gives Update On Boniface’s Injury appeared first on Complete Sports.
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SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 41: Segun Odegbami On Power Of Sports And Society
Born on the 27th of August 1952 in Lagos, Patrick Olusegun Odegbami remains one of the most iconic figures in Nigerian and African football. The ex-captain of the Nigerian Green Eagles and sports journalist, who played as a forward, won 46 caps and scored 23 goals for the Nigeria national team which he guided to [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 41: Segun Odegbami On Power Of Sports And Society appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Crypto Casino CoinPoker Revamps Real Money Poker App On iPhone And Android With Freeroll Giveaways
Decentralized crypto casino and poker site CoinPoker has launched a long awaited upgrade to its mobile platform. Previously only available as an Android app, the revamped poker app is now also compatible with iPhone devices in-browser with no download required. To access the site on iOS, players simply need to visit play.coinpoker.com on any mobile [...] The post Crypto Casino CoinPoker Revamps Real Money Poker App On iPhone And Android With Freeroll Giveaways appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘How Super Eagles Can Win AFCON 2025’ – Ameobi Warns, Reflects On Late Nigeria Career
Former Newcastle United and Nigeria striker Shola Ameobi has warned the Super Eagles against arrogance and poor preparation at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, insisting that mentality, discipline and unity will determine how far the three-time champions go in the tournament, Completesports.com reports. Ameobi, 44, who was born in Zaria, Kaduna State, [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: ‘How Super Eagles Can Win AFCON 2025’ – Ameobi Warns, Reflects On Late Nigeria Career appeared first on Complete Sports.
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UECL: Uche Reflects On Crystal Palace Draw Against KuPS
Christantus Uche has reacted to Crystal Palace’s home draw against KuPS, reports Completesports.com. Oliver Glasner’s side were held to a 2-2 draw by the Finnish outfit in their UEFA Europa Conference League encounter at the Selhurst Park on Thursday night. Uche opened scoring for Crystal Palace in the fifth minute with a stunning strike. The [...] The post UECL: Uche Reflects On Crystal Palace Draw Against KuPS appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Match Preview: AFCON 2025; Nigeria vs Tanzania
Welcome to Complete Sports Update, where we bring you the trending stories in the world of sports. Today, we’re doing a match preview of the Super Eagles AFCON 2025 opener versus Tanzania. We’ll also cover technical insights into the Super Eagles coach; Eric Chelle’s tactics. Topics Discussed in Video; * The Super Eagles Of Nigeria’s [...] The post Match Preview: AFCON 2025; Nigeria vs Tanzania appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Davido To Perform At Official Kick-Off Concert
Nigeria’s music superstar Davido will perform at the official kick-off concert of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, reports Completesports.com. Davido will be one of headline performers at the highly anticipated concert. The afrobeats star will be joined by French Montana, Douaa Lahyaoui, Says’z, and Lartiste. The concert is slated for the Olm Souissi Fan [...] The post AFCON 2025: Davido To Perform At Official Kick-Off Concert appeared first on Complete Sports.
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FIFA World Cup: DR Congo Issues Strong Statement as FIFA Reviews Nigeria’s Petition
The DR Congo has issued a strong response to Nigeria following a formal complaint submitted by the Nigerian Football Federation to FIFA over alleged player eligibility violations. Nigeria’s petition accuses DR Congo of fielding ineligible players during World Cup qualifiers, claiming that FIFA was misled through incomplete or inaccurate documentation. The complaint has now sparked [...] The post FIFA World Cup: DR Congo Issues Strong Statement as FIFA Reviews Nigeria’s Petition appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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APC Validates Plateau Governor’s Jump from PDP
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially announced the defection of Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling party. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, during the party’s 14th National Caucus meeting at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. […] The post APC Validates Plateau Governor’s Jump from PDP appeared first on Media Room Hub.
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UECL: Crystal Palace Boss Thumbs Up Uche’s ‘Fantastic’ Goal Vs KuPS
Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner has hailed Christantus Uche for his impressive performance in the club’s UEFA Europa Conference League clash with Finnish club KuPS. Uche scored a stunning a goal in the keenly contested encounter. The Nigeria international gave his side the lead in the fifth minute with a superb effort from outside [...] The post UECL: Crystal Palace Boss Thumbs Up Uche’s ‘Fantastic’ Goal Vs KuPS appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Uganda Will Be Difficult To Beat –Lorenzen Warns Eagles, Others
Uganda striker Melvyn Lorenzen has warned that the team will pose a big threat to their Group C opponents in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Recall that Uganda have been drawn alongside Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Tunisia, and Tanzania for the tournament. Uganda will open their AFCON campaign against Tunisia on December 23, [...] The post AFCON 2025: Uganda Will Be Difficult To Beat –Lorenzen Warns Eagles, Others appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Ajayi’s Absence Big Headache For Hull City –Jakirović
Hull City manager Sergej Jakirović has disclosed that the departure of Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco remains a big headache for the club. The Nigerian international has been a constant figure in the Tigers’ lineup in the English Championship this season. Ajayi is expected to play [...] The post AFCON 2025: Ajayi’s Absence Big Headache For Hull City –Jakirović appeared first on Complete Sports.
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MPs to Question Vodafone Over Alleged Unjust Treatment of Franchise Owners
Vodafone executives are set to face parliamentary scrutiny next month over claims of mistreatment of franchise owners operating its stores. The decision follows reports of suicide and attempted suicide among individuals who entered agreements to run outlets for the £18bn telecoms firm. The case has prompted discussion of potential government intervention to address perceived power […] The post MPs to Question Vodafone Over Alleged Unjust Treatment of Franchise Owners appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles To Hold Two Training Sessions On Friday
The Super Eagles will hold their first training sessions in Fes, on Friday, as they prepare for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. According to the Super Eagles media officer Promise Efoghe, the team will have two sessions at 10am and also at 6pm. Efoghe revealed that the Super Eagles first session was [...] The post AFCON 2025: Super Eagles To Hold Two Training Sessions On Friday appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Morocco Buzzing, Ready To Host Rest Of The Continent
The people of Morocco are ready to host the rest of Africa as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations gets closer. Right from the Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca, it is evident the country is ready to stage the continent’s biggest football tournament. Walking through the airport there are banners mounted at different locations [...] The post AFCON 2025: Morocco Buzzing, Ready To Host Rest Of The Continent appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Tinubu convenes APC caucus in Aso Villa ahead of NEC, 2027 calculations
President Bola Tinubu is hosting a meeting of the National Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, as the ruling party intensifies internal consultations ahead of key political timelines. The caucus and National Executive Committee The post Tinubu convenes APC caucus in Aso Villa ahead of NEC, 2027 calculations appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Nottingham Forest Boss Provides Positive Injury Update On Aina
Nottingham Forest head coach Sean Dyche has provided a positive injury update on Ola Aina, reports Completesports.com. Aina sustained a hamstring injury while on international duty with Nigeria in September. The 29-year-old is gradually working his way back to full fitness. Read Also:RB Leipzig Interested In Nigerian Midfielder The former Chelsea star recently featured for [...] The post Nottingham Forest Boss Provides Positive Injury Update On Aina appeared first on Complete Sports.
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He Has Done Well For Nigeria –Akwuegbu Reacts To Musa’s Retirement From Eagles
Former Nigeria international Benedict Akwuegbu has disclosed that Ahmed Musa has done well for Nigeria after announcing his retirement from the Super Eagles. Recall that the Nigeria’s most capped footballer announced his retirement from international duty on Wednesday, closing a chapter that spanned nearly 15 years with the Super Eagles. The forward, who earned 111 [...] The post He Has Done Well For Nigeria –Akwuegbu Reacts To Musa’s Retirement From Eagles appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles Arrive In Fès For AFCON 2025
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have touched down in Fès, Morocco for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, reports Completesports.com. The players and their officials arrived the Moroccan city on Thursday night. Éric Chelle’s men spent five days in Cairo Egypt for their short preparation ahead of the biennial competition. Nigeria lost 2-1 to seven-time champions Egypt [...] The post Super Eagles Arrive In Fès For AFCON 2025 appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: South Africa Ready To Compete For Title — Broos
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says his side are well equipped for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The competition will get underway in Morocco this weekend. South Africa finished third at the last edition of the competition hosted by Cote d’Ivoire. Broos declared that his charges are well on schedule regarding their [...] The post AFCON 2025: South Africa Ready To Compete For Title — Broos appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles Depart for Fez Ahead of 2025 AFCON Campaign
Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles, have departed for Fez, Morocco, ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The team left on a chartered flight from Cairo, Egypt, with the journey expected to last between 5.5 and 6 hours. Upon arrival in Morocco, the Super Eagles are scheduled to hold their official team [...] The post Super Eagles Depart for Fez Ahead of 2025 AFCON Campaign appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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AFCON 2025: Egypt Have Quality To Win Title — Marmoush
Egypt forward Omar Marmoush insists the Pharaohs can win the title at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, reports Completesports.com. The North Africans will be gunning for a record-extending eighth title in Morocco. The Pharaohs were eliminated in the group stage at the last edition of the competition hosted by Cote d’Ivoire. Marmoush said they [...] The post AFCON 2025: Egypt Have Quality To Win Title — Marmoush appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Reps probe discrepancies in gazetted tax laws, set up seven-member committee
On Wednesday, a lawmaker, Abdulsamad Dasuki, said that the gazetted tax laws did not reflect what the National Assembly debated and approved, claiming that his legislative rights had been compromised. The post Reps probe discrepancies in gazetted tax laws, set up seven-member committee appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Carragher: Liverpool Will Sell Salah If The Right Price Comes
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has disclosed that the Reds will be willing to sell Mohamed Salah if the right price comes. The two-time Premier League title winner, who only signed a two-year contract extension in April, is tipped to leave the side in January after the recent drama in which the Egyptian said the [...] The post Carragher: Liverpool Will Sell Salah If The Right Price Comes appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Football Gave me a career! Ahmed Musa’s ‘Deep’ Farewell from Super Eagles
Ahmed Musa has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to a fifteen-year career. Musa made the announcement through his official social media handles, where he shared an emotional message addressed to Nigerians and the Super Eagles. Musa’s Farewell “Dear Nigerians, dear Super Eagles family, after a lot of thought, I have decided [...] The post Football Gave me a career! Ahmed Musa’s ‘Deep’ Farewell from Super Eagles appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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