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Nkunku: I’ve No Plans To Leave AC Milan
AC Milan forward Christopher Nkunku has debunked reports circulating in the media that he’s planning to leave the club at the January window. Recall that the France international signed permanently with Milan last summer from Chelsea, but was being linked with a move to Turkey during last month’s winter market. Reacting on the development, Nkunku [...] The post Nkunku: I’ve No Plans To Leave AC Milan appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Lookman Made Right Decision To Sign For Atletico Madrid –Ex International
Former Nigerian international Godwin Okpara has backed Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman’s decision to join Atletico Madrid. Lookman joined Atletico Madrid from Atalanta in the January transfer window and made his La Liga debut on Sunday against Real Betis. Speaking with Footy Africa, Okpara stated that the Nigerian international made the perfect decision to join [...] The post Lookman Made Right Decision To Sign For Atletico Madrid –Ex International appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Basketball Without Borders: Elite Global Prospects Set For BWB All-Star Camp At NBA All-Star 2026
Basketball Without Borders Announces Global Prospects For BWB All-Star 2026 The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) have announced 40 of the top high-school-age prospects from 29 countries and territories who will travel to Los Angeles for the 19th annual Basketball Without Borders (BWB) All-Star camp, which will be held Friday, [...] The post Basketball Without Borders: Elite Global Prospects Set For BWB All-Star Camp At NBA All-Star 2026 appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Eric Chelle Explains Lookman–Osimhen Altercation at AFCON
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle has shed light on the reported altercation between Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen during the AFCON, describing it as a normal moment of competitive tension. Speaking to RMC Sport, Chelle praised both players for their winning mentality and relentless desires to excel. “In front of goal, those two guys [...] The post Eric Chelle Explains Lookman–Osimhen Altercation at AFCON appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Done Deal: Nigerian Forward Seals Loan Move To Latvian Club Daugavpils
Nigerian forward Joel Yakubu has joined Latvian club BFC Daugavpils on loan, reports Completesports.com. Yakubu moved to Daugavpils from Czech First Division club, Slovan Liberec. The 20-year-old, according to the club will link up with his new teammates during pre-season ahead of the start of the new season. Read Also:Done Deal: Abdullahi Joins Danish Club [...] The post Done Deal: Nigerian Forward Seals Loan Move To Latvian Club Daugavpils appeared first on Complete Sports.
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OSHOALA Nets Brace as Al Hilal and Al Ahli Serve Up 3-3 Saudi Thriller
Asisat Oshoala scored twice as Al Hilal fought back to earn a pulsating 3–3 draw against fierce rivals Al Ahli in an action-packed Saudi Women’s Premier League clash. The Nigerian forward was central to everything Al Hilal did well in attack, finding the net from open play and the penalty spot, while Moroccan playmaker, Ghizlane [...] The post OSHOALA Nets Brace as Al Hilal and Al Ahli Serve Up 3-3 Saudi Thriller appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Mourinho Set To Become Coach Of Super Eagles Forward
Jose Mourinho could emerge as a shock candidate for the managerial position at Kelechi Iheanacho’s Celtic, which is scheduled to become vacant again this summer, according to SportsBoom. Although Ange Postecoglou, who led the Glaswegians to five major trophies during his previous spell at Parkhead is widely tipped to make a return, our sources have [...] The post Mourinho Set To Become Coach Of Super Eagles Forward appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Akpan Questions Timing of Nwabali’s Chippa United Exit
Former Nigerian goalkeeper, Bassey Akpan has raised concerns over the timing of Stanley Nwabali’s contract termination with Chippa United, warning that the move could negatively impact the Super Eagles goalkeeper’s career. Akpan questioned why the decision came after the close of the transfer window, describing it as a risky situation for a goalkeeper of Nwabali’s [...] The post Akpan Questions Timing of Nwabali’s Chippa United Exit appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Done Deal: Abdullahi Joins Danish Club Aarhus Fremad From Sporting Lagos
Sporting Lagos have announced the transfer of their striker Yusuf Abdullahi to Danish outfit Aarhus Fremad, reports Completesports.com. Yusuf,18, moved to Denmark after three years with the Nigeria National League, NNL, club. The youngster progressed from Sporting Lagos’ youth team to the main squad. Read Also:Nigerian-Born Defender Wins Rangers’ POTM Award The forward scored on [...] The post Done Deal: Abdullahi Joins Danish Club Aarhus Fremad From Sporting Lagos appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NPFL: Bendel Insurance Teen Striker Ubiomo Promises More Goals After First League Strike
Bendel Insurance youngster, Efe Ubiomo, has assured fans and supporters of the Benin Arsenals that more goals will come from his boots as the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season enters a crucial stage, Completesports.com reports. The highly-rated 16-year-old forward scored his first NPFL goal of the season in Saturday’s 2-0 victory over Enyimba [...] The post NPFL: Bendel Insurance Teen Striker Ubiomo Promises More Goals After First League Strike appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFRICA GAMING EXPO (AGE) SETS THE AGENDA FOR THE FUTURE OF GAMING AND FINTECH IN AFRICA
Africa’s leading Gaming and Fintech conference and exhibition, has announced key details for Africa Gaming Expo (AGE), #AGE2O26, reinforcing its position as the continent’s definitive platform for industry dialogue, policy engagement, and investment advancement. Now in its third edition, AGE2O26 will convene regulators, gaming operators, fintech innovators, policymakers, technology providers, and investors from Africa and [...] The post AFRICA GAMING EXPO (AGE) SETS THE AGENDA FOR THE FUTURE OF GAMING AND FINTECH IN AFRICA appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Nigerian-Born Defender Wins Rangers’ POTM Award
Emmanuel Fernandez has been named winner of Rangers’ Player of the Month award for January, reports Completesports.com. Rangers conceded just once in four league outings during the month under review. Fernandez’s impressive displays at the heart of defence was a contributing factor. The Nigerian-born defender arrived Ibrox from English club Peterborough United last summer. Read [...] The post Nigerian-Born Defender Wins Rangers’ POTM Award appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Eric Chelle Opens Up on AFCON 2023 Water-Pouring Meme
Nigeria national team head coach, Eric Chelle has opened up on the viral AFCON 2024 water-pouring meme, revealing that the incident was the result of a serious and frightening health challenge. Chelle disclosed that he survived a near-death experience linked to a heart condition that left him on the brink of collapse. “I was in [...] The post Eric Chelle Opens Up on AFCON 2023 Water-Pouring Meme appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Eric Chelle Makes Real Madrid Admission… But He Won’t be Los Blancos’ First African Coach
If Eric Chelle had an offer to join Real Madrid’s coaching staff, while in the middle of a contract extension with the NFF, he’d be on the next available flight to Madrid. The Super Eagles head coach recently revealed his biggest dream is to coach Los Blancos and even more so to become only the [...] The post Eric Chelle Makes Real Madrid Admission… But He Won’t be Los Blancos’ First African Coach appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Sundowns Suspend Performance Analyst For ‘Leaking’ Tactical Information To Former Coach
The Mamelodi Sundowns technical team has been thrown into turmoil as allegations of leaking tactics and information has surfaced ahead of their crucial CAF Champions League Group C decider against MC Alger, Idiski Time reports. Sundowns, who return to OR Tambo today, secured a point after a 1-1 draw with St Eloi Lupopo on Sunday, [...] The post Sundowns Suspend Performance Analyst For ‘Leaking’ Tactical Information To Former Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Premier League Title Race Not Over Yet –Haaland Warns Arsenal
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has warned Arsenal that the race for the Premier League title is not yet over. Haaland, who scored the winning goal in Man City’s 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield, made this known in an interview with the club’s website. His words serve as an early reminder that City’s challenge [...] The post Premier League Title Race Not Over Yet –Haaland Warns Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Chelsea Prepare Summer Exit For Benoit Badiashile As Interest Builds
Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile is now considered very likely to be excluded from the club’s long-term project, with potential transfer interest emerging ahead of the summer window. Sources close to the situation indicate Chelsea are open to offers and would prefer a permanent sale rather than a loan, valuing the defender at around €35 million. […] The post Chelsea Prepare Summer Exit For Benoit Badiashile As Interest Builds appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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NPFL: Wikki Tourists Technical Adviser Maikaba Resigns
Abdullahi Maikaba has left his role as technical adviser of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, outfit, Wikki Tourists, reports Completesports.com. Maikaba, in a letter addressed to Wikki Tourists’ chairman said the decision followed deep reflection, and consultations with his family. The experienced tactician further explained that persistent disagreements among stakeholders had made it difficult for [...] The post NPFL: Wikki Tourists Technical Adviser Maikaba Resigns appeared first on Complete Sports.
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‘No One Would Watch Saudi League Without Ronaldo’ –Kroos
Former Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has backed Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision to embark on a two-game strike despite earning €500,000 per year at Al Nassr. According to A Bola, the absence of major signings during the last winter transfer window particularly irritated the Real Madrid legend. As a sign of protest, he did not participate [...] The post ‘No One Would Watch Saudi League Without Ronaldo’ –Kroos appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Chelle Opens Up On Osimhen, Lookman’s AFCON 2025 Incident
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has opened up for the first time on the spat between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, reports Completesports.com. The on-the-pitch incident between Osimhen and Lookman during Nigeria’s Round of 16 clash against Mozambique was one of the major talking points during the [...] The post Chelle Opens Up On Osimhen, Lookman’s AFCON 2025 Incident appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NSC Salutes Team Nigeria On Qualifying For Davis Cup World Group II
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated Team Nigeria on securing qualification to the Davis Cup World Group II after a commanding 3–1 victory over Uzbekistan at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club. The NSC sent the congratulatory message in a statement posted on its X handle. “This historic achievement was delivered through the collective effort [...] The post NSC Salutes Team Nigeria On Qualifying For Davis Cup World Group II appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Pochettino: Spurs Should Be Challenging For Champions League, Premier League Titles
Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino believes Spurs have the qualities to be challenging for the Champions League and Premier League titles. Pochettino spent five years at Spurs, overseeing a runners-up finish in the league, as well as taking the north London club to their first Champions League final, where they suffered defeat to Liverpool in [...] The post Pochettino: Spurs Should Be Challenging For Champions League, Premier League Titles appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Premier League Title Race Back On –Ex-Man City Star Warns Arsenal
Micah Richards has warned Arsenal the title race is ‘back on’ and ‘something is happening’ after Manchester City came from behind to defeat Liverpool on Sunday. The Gunners had looked on course to finish the weekend with an imperious nine-point advantage after Dominik Szoboszlai struck home an unstoppable 30-yard free-kick to open the scoring at [...] The post Premier League Title Race Back On –Ex-Man City Star Warns Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Djokovic Not Motivated To Win 25th Grand Slam Title –Mouratoglou
Leading coach Patrick Mouratoglou has disclosed that Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic is not motivated enough to win his 25th Grand Slam title. Recall that the 38-year-old Serbian has reached two Grand Slam finals since his last major triumph, losing to Alcaraz at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships and the 2026 Australian Open. In a video [...] The post Djokovic Not Motivated To Win 25th Grand Slam Title –Mouratoglou appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Former Super Eagles Reacts to Calvin Bassey’s Bench Role After AFCON
Former Nigeria international Juwon Oshaniwa has expressed sympathy for Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey following the defender’s difficult return to Fulham after the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Bassey, who was a key figure for Nigeria during their AFCON campaign, has struggled for minutes since rejoining Fulham. The centre-back is yet to start a match [...] The post Former Super Eagles Reacts to Calvin Bassey’s Bench Role After AFCON appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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NNL: Akwa United Bolster Squad With Five New Signings
Akwa United have announced the signing of five new players ahead of the start of the second stanza. The new signings are; Dada Oladimeji, Nsikak Raphael, Kingsley Uduak, Aniebiet Sunday, and Melvin Ebitimi. The players have already started training with their new teammates. Read Also:NPFL: Amapakabo Explains Abia Warriors’ Failure To Break Down 10-Man Rangers [...] The post NNL: Akwa United Bolster Squad With Five New Signings appeared first on Complete Sports.
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U-20 WWCQ: Falconets Will Overcome Senegal, Seal Final Qualifying Round Spot — Mmadu
Maureen Mmadu, a former Nigeria international and ex–Super Falcons assistant coach, has expressed strong confidence that Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, Falconets, will overcome Senegal to secure a place in the final qualifying round of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, Completesports.com reports. Speaking exclusively to Completesports.com, Mmadu said she has no fears ahead [...] The post U-20 WWCQ: Falconets Will Overcome Senegal, Seal Final Qualifying Round Spot — Mmadu appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Chelle Eyes Future Coaching Role At Real Madrid
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has expressed his desire to manage Real Madrid in future, reports Completesports.com. Chelle enhanced his reputation as one of the best home grown coaches on the continent after guiding Nigeria to third position at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The 48-year-old has been linked with a number of [...] The post Chelle Eyes Future Coaching Role At Real Madrid appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Semenyo: Why Man City Must Catch Up With Arsenal
Manchester City star Antoine Semenyo has disclosed that the Citizens must up the standard of their football if they are to catch up with Arsenal and win trophies this season. Semenyo made this known after the team came back from a goal down to overcome Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield in Sunday’s Premier League to keep [...] The post Semenyo: Why Man City Must Catch Up With Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports.
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CAF CL: Finidi George Concedes Rivers United Not Good Enough
Rivers United suffered a heavy 4–1 defeat to Pyramids at the weekend in their CAF Champions League Group Stage Matchday Five encounter, further compounding a difficult continental campaign for the Nigerian side. Reacting after the match, head coach Finidi George admitted his side struggled to cope with the intensity of the game, particularly in the [...] The post CAF CL: Finidi George Concedes Rivers United Not Good Enough appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Porto Boss Provides Fitness Update On Moffi Ahead Sporting Lisbon Clash
FC Porto head coach Francesco Fariolli has provided a fitness update on Terem Moffi ahead of his side’s Primeira Liga clash with Sporting Lisbon, reports Completesports.com. Moffi is lacking match fitness with his last competitive appearance for OGC Nice against Lorient last November. The Nigeria international started training with the Dragons last week Tuesday after [...] The post Porto Boss Provides Fitness Update On Moffi Ahead Sporting Lisbon Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EXCLUSIVE: Iwobi – Reassessing Midfielder’s Role For Club and Country This Season Through Data
Alex Iwobi’s impact for club and country has long divided opinion, often judged through a narrow lens of goals and assists rather than the broader demands of modern midfield play. As tactical roles evolve and data increasingly shapes football analysis, a deeper look at Iwobi’s numbers this season reveals a player whose influence lies in [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: Iwobi – Reassessing Midfielder’s Role For Club and Country This Season Through Data appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Okoye Is An Outstanding Goalkeeper –Davis
Udinese forward Keinan Davis has described Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye as one of the best goalkeepers in Europe. Davis made this known in an interview with Ratings, where he lauded the Nigerian international for always coming to the rescue of the team in some games in Serie A. Read Also:Moffi Set For FC Porto [...] The post Okoye Is An Outstanding Goalkeeper –Davis appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Turnkey iGaming in 2026: The Next Rising Force in iGaming
If the past couple of years have taught operators anything, it is that speed is necessary to survive in the iGaming industry. You snooze, you lose! In 2024, you saw the buzz around cryptocurrency integration. Last year, it was about who was the first to welcome AI into their space. Now, control and efficiency are [...] The post Turnkey iGaming in 2026: The Next Rising Force in iGaming appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Sadiq: Playing Against Real Madrid Is Always Difficult Game
Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq has reflected on Valencia’s loss to Real Madrid in Sunday’s La Liga game. The Nigerian international, who came on as a second-half substitute, told Sporty TV that facing Real Madrid was a special moment. “Football is about going up and waking up again. Read Also:Moffi Set For FC Porto Debut [...] The post Sadiq: Playing Against Real Madrid Is Always Difficult Game appeared first on Complete Sports.
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