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Manchester United Confirm Carrick’s Stay As Head Coach
Manchester United have confirmed that Michael Carrick has signed a new contract keeping him at the club as head coach until 2028. Carrick returned to Manchester United as head coach in January, succeeding Ruben Amorim. The former England international was awarded the Premier League Manager of the Month award in January after victories against Manchester [...] The post Manchester United Confirm Carrick’s Stay As Head Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EXCLUSIVE: Chinwendu Ihezuo or Another Option? Super Falcons’ Search For New No. 9 Intensifies
The Number 9 situation in Nigeria’s Super Falcons is already indicating that a new era is here, and Chinwendu Ihezuo is the name being bandied about. The current question is whose era will emerge, considering the limited options available for the Super Falcons in the number 9 position and the challenges in filling Desire Oparanozie’s [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: Chinwendu Ihezuo or Another Option? Super Falcons’ Search For New No. 9 Intensifies appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON’27 Qualifiers: Can Super Eagles Dominate And Secure Early Ticket To Kenya, Uganda And Tanzania?
Nigeria’s road to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations is officially set. The Super Eagles have been drawn in Group L alongside Madagascar, Tanzania, and Guinea-Bissau for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. Can Nigeria dominate the group and secure an early ticket to the tournament, or could there be surprise challenges ahead? Related: Can The Appointment [...] The post AFCON’27 Qualifiers: Can Super Eagles Dominate And Secure Early Ticket To Kenya, Uganda And Tanzania? appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Why Laser247 Is Becoming One Of India’s Most Popular Gaming Platforms In 2026
With the increase of the online gaming industry, people look for platforms that will work smoothly, give ease of access, and make the entire gaming experience joyful. There are plenty of popular platform names in India but one of the most frequently discussed platforms this year is laser247. Such rising popularity has occurred due to [...] The post Why Laser247 Is Becoming One Of India’s Most Popular Gaming Platforms In 2026 appeared first on Complete Sports.
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‘Never seen anything like that’ – Osimhen blocked from making Chelsea, Barcelona move
Galatasaray president Dursun Özbek has declared that the Turkish champions have no plans to sell Victor Osimhen this summer despite growing interest from clubs including Chelsea and Barcelona, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian striker restored some of his bruised credibility after an outstanding 2024/25 campaign with Galatasaray, where he helped the Istanbul side win both the […]
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Olympic Champion Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang Visits Nigeria For The First Time — And Reads To Children In Their Own Languages
He had never set foot in Nigeria before. He chose to spend his first visit reading to children. Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang, the Paris 2024 Olympic Rugby Sevens gold medalist, made his debut trip to Nigeria on April 28 — not for a ceremony, not for a commercial, but for a series of school and community reading [...] The post Olympic Champion Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang Visits Nigeria For The First Time — And Reads To Children In Their Own Languages appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Chelsea Legend Announces Retirement From Football
Former Chelsea defender César Azpilicueta has announced he will retire from football at the end of the season, bringing the curtain down on a glittering career spanning nearly two decades. The Spaniard delivered an emotional message to supporters on Friday morning, revealing that he has decided to bring his illustrious playing career to a close. [...] The post Chelsea Legend Announces Retirement From Football appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Turkish Cup: Onuachu, Nwaiwu Chase First Trabzonspor Trophy, Nwakaeme Seeks Perfect Farewell
Paul Onuachu and Chibuike Nwaiwu will be hoping to lift their first trophy with Trabzonspor when the Black Sea Storm face Konyaspor in Friday’s Turkish Cup final. Onuachu, who joined Trabzonspor from Sky Bet Championship club, Southampton last summer has scored twice in the Turkish Cup this season. Nwaiwu, who has become an influential figure [...] The post Turkish Cup: Onuachu, Nwaiwu Chase First Trabzonspor Trophy, Nwakaeme Seeks Perfect Farewell appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Morientes: Liverpool Completely Right To Free Salah, Robertson
Former Real Madrid striker Fernando Morientes has backed Liverpool’s decision to allow the experience duo of Mohamed Salah and Andrew Robertson to leave Anfield at the end of the season. Robertson’s departure after nine seasons and Salah’s departure after significant contributions mark the end of a highly successful era. In an interview with Tribal Football, [...] The post Morientes: Liverpool Completely Right To Free Salah, Robertson appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Chelsea and Arsenal Both Circle Eli Junior Kroupi as Bournemouth Insist Teen is Not for Sale
Eli Junior Kroupi has emerged as one of the most wanted teenagers in European football after a debut Premier League season that broke records and turned the Bournemouth forward into a figure of genuine continental interest, with Arsenal and Chelsea both understood to be monitoring the 19-year-old ahead of a summer in which the Cherries’ […] The post Chelsea and Arsenal Both Circle Eli Junior Kroupi as Bournemouth Insist Teen is Not for Sale appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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2026 W/Cup: Foden, Palmer Set To Miss Out On England World Cup Squad
Phil Foden and Cole Palmer are set to miss out when Thomas Tuchel names his 26-man England squad on Friday for this summer’s World Cup, BBC Sport reports. Foden and Palmer – both attacking midfielders who can also play as forwards – have had inconsistent seasons for their respective clubs. Foden has played 49 times [...] The post 2026 W/Cup: Foden, Palmer Set To Miss Out On England World Cup Squad appeared first on Complete Sports.
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I Offer More Danger Than Jake Paul –Prenga Warns Joshua
Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga has expressed high confidence ahead of his July 25, 2026, fight against Anthony Joshua in Riyadh. Prenga, boasting 20 KOs, believes he is being overlooked and plans to expose vulnerabilities in Joshua’s game.  He also labeled the former champion “chinny” and vowed to ruin plans for a future Joshua-Fury fight. Read [...] The post I Offer More Danger Than Jake Paul –Prenga Warns Joshua appeared first on Complete Sports.
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FIFA 2026 World Cup: Egypt Banks on Salah, Marmoush and Barcelona’s La Masia Protégé
Egypt head coach, Hossam Hassan, has officially announced his squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hassan picked 27 players and is expected to cut the team’s size by one after the May 28 tune up game against Russia. As expected, Liverpool star Mohamed Salah and Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush headline the squad as [...] The post FIFA 2026 World Cup: Egypt Banks on Salah, Marmoush and Barcelona’s La Masia Protégé appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Nottingham Forest Manager Provides Update On Aina’s Injury
Nottingham Forest head coach Vitor Pereira has disclosed that Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has resumed training with the team ahead of Sunday’s last game of the Premier League against Bournemouth. Recall that the Nigerian international last action was against Aston Villa in the Europa League semi-final on April 30, where he sustained a knock. [...] The post Nottingham Forest Manager Provides Update On Aina’s Injury appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Chelsea Join Arsenal In Race For Bournemouth Forward
Chelsea want to be kept informed on Eli Junior Kroupi’s situation this summer, though Bournemouth are currently insisting their 19-year-old sensation is not for sale. Arsenal have also been tracking the teenager, which would be some story if he joined them, after his goal against Manchester City on Tuesday helped confirm Mikel Arteta’s side as [...] The post Chelsea Join Arsenal In Race For Bournemouth Forward appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Hull City Receive Approval To Play Akintola In Championship Playoff Final
Hull City have received confirmation from the English Football League (EFL) that David Akintola’s registration has been approved, making the winger eligible to feature in the Sky Bet Championship playoff final against Middlesbrough. Hull City requested special dispensation to register Akintola for Saturday’s final at Wembley following Eliot Matazo’s injury. Matazo is currently recuperating from [...] The post Hull City Receive Approval To Play Akintola In Championship Playoff Final appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Ronaldo Claims First Saudi League Title With Al-Nassr
Al-Nassr claimed the Saudi Pro League title on Thursday, with victory over Dhamk handing Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo his first major trophy since moving to Asia, TNT Sports reports. Al-Nassr secured their first league title since 2019 on the final day of the season thanks to a 4-1 victory over Dhamk at King Saud University [...] The post Ronaldo Claims First Saudi League Title With Al-Nassr appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles star Raphael Onyedika lifts 6th career title as Club Brugge edge Union SG
Nigeria midfielder Raphael Onyedika added another major trophy to his growing career collection after helping Club Brugge win the 2025-26 Belgian Pro League title on Thursday night, Soccernet.ng reports. The Belgian giants secured the championship after a tense 2-2 draw away to KV Mechelen, finishing ahead of closest rivals Royale Union Saint-Gilloise with one game […]
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2026 French Open: Djokovic To Face Perricard In First Round
Serbian tennis veteran Novak Djokovic will face Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round of the 2026 French Open (Roland Garros). The match is scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 24, 2026, marking a rare Sunday start for Djokovic at a Grand Slam. Read Also:AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Tanzania, Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau Will Be Stubborn [...] The post 2026 French Open: Djokovic To Face Perricard In First Round appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Casemiro Won’t Be Available For Brighton Clash –Carrick
Man United manager Michael Carrick has disclosed that Casemiro won’t be part of the team that will face Brighton in the final game of the Premier League season. The 34-year-old swapped Real Madrid for Old Trafford in 2022 for a fee rising to £70 million, signing a four-year deal with an option for a further [...] The post Casemiro Won’t Be Available For Brighton Clash –Carrick appeared first on Complete Sports.
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2026 W/Cup: DR Congo Cancel Training Camp, Planned Farewell To Fans Over Ebola Outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DR Congo) football team has cancelled a three-day World Cup preparation training camp and a planned farewell to fans in the capital Kinshasa due to the Ebola outbreak in the east of the country, according to Global News. The World Health Organization declared the Ebola disease outbreak caused by a [...] The post 2026 W/Cup: DR Congo Cancel Training Camp, Planned Farewell To Fans Over Ebola Outbreak appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Nottingham Forest boss issues Ola Aina update ahead of Bournemouth clash
Nottingham Forest head coach Vitor Pereira has revealed the fitness status of Super Eagles full-back Ola Aina ahead of their final league game against Bournemouth, Soccernet.ng reports. The 29-year-old has been out of action since April 30, when The Reds secured a narrow 1-0 win against Aston Villa in the Europa League semi-final. Aina played […]
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Maguire Left Out of England’s 2026 World Cup Squad
Defender Harry Maguire confirmed through his social media accounts that he will not be part of the England national team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to beIN Sports, head coach Thomas Tuchel personally informed him that he would not be included among the 26 players traveling to North America, a decision that surprised [...] The post Maguire Left Out of England’s 2026 World Cup Squad appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Unity Cup: Chelle Adds Two More Players To Super Eagles Squad
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has added Yira Collins Sor and Tijani Al-Ameen to the squad for the Unity Cup, Completesports.com reports. KRC Genk star Sor was part of the Super Eagles squad for the international friendlies against Iran and Jordan In March. The winger made his debut for the three-time African champions in [...] The post Unity Cup: Chelle Adds Two More Players To Super Eagles Squad appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Unity Cup: Chelle Adds Two More Players To Super Eagles Squad
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has added Yira Collins Sor and Tijani Al-Ameen to the squad for the Unity Cup, Completesports.com reports. KRC Genk star Sor was part of the Super Eagles squad for the international friendlies against Iran and Jordan In March. The winger made his debut for the three-time African champions in [...] The post Unity Cup: Chelle Adds Two More Players To Super Eagles Squad appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Flamingos Discover Possible U-17 WWC Group Rivals Before Guinea Tie
Nigeria’s Flamingos have discovered their potential route at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, Completesports.com reports. The draw for the annual tournament was conducted at FIFA’s Zurich headquarters on Thursday. The Flamingos are presently preparing for their second round qualifying encounter against Guinea. Guinea will host the first leg in Abidjan on [...] The post Flamingos Discover Possible U-17 WWC Group Rivals Before Guinea Tie appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Malawi Government Deny Congratulating Arsenal, Threaten Offender With Imprisonment
The government of Malawi has been forced to issue a statement denying that its president congratulated Arsenal for their Premier League title success. The Gunners were crowned champions on Tuesday night after Manchester City failed to beat Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. City played out a 1-1 draw on the south coast, a result that [...] The post Malawi Government Deny Congratulating Arsenal, Threaten Offender With Imprisonment appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Mendieta: Rashford Must Remain At Barca
Valencia legend Gaizka Mendieta has advised Barcelona star Marcus Rashford to make his loan move to Barcelona permanent. Speaking via PlayUK, Mendieta stated that Rashford has the capacity to compete for the highest individual honours in football at Barca. “It’s a tricky one because he’s obviously enjoying the Barcelona lifestyle as well as the playing. [...] The post Mendieta: Rashford Must Remain At Barca appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Tanzania, Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau Will Be Stubborn Opponents For Eagles –Eguavoen
The technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Austine Eguavoen, believes the Super Eagles’ group L opponents in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers will be stubborn opponents. Recall that Nigeria was grouped alongside Tanzania, Madagascar, and Guinea-Bissau in group L of the qualification series for the tournament. No Easy Path For Eagles [...] The post AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Tanzania, Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau Will Be Stubborn Opponents For Eagles –Eguavoen appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Zadok Yohanna: AIK reveal stance on Super Eagles invitation
Swedish outfit AIK have revealed their stance on releasing Zadok Yohanna to represent Nigeria at the 2026 Unity Cup tournament in London, Soccernet.ng reports. The highly rated winger received his first call-up alongside 11 other new players for the tournament in London next week, when Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle announced the squad on Wednesday. His participation […]
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AIK Block Nigerian Youngster From Unity Cup
Zadok Yohanna won’t be released for the Unity Cup in London, according to Swedish club AIK, Completesports.com reports. Zadok was named in Nigeria’s 27-man squad for the invitational tournament by head coach Éric Chelle on Wednesday. AIK On Yohanna AIK said the decision was made for sporting reasons, and due to the player’s health status. [...] The post AIK Block Nigerian Youngster From Unity Cup appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Mané, Jackson Headline Senegal’s 2026 World Cup Squad
Sadio Mané, and Nicolas Jackson headline Terangha Lions of Senegal squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Head coach Pape Thiaw named a balanced squad packed with experience, youthful energy and attacking firepower. Thiaw also named several established stars, including goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, defensive stalwart Kalidou Koulibaly, midfield sensation Pape Matar Sarr, and tricky winger [...] The post Mané, Jackson Headline Senegal’s 2026 World Cup Squad appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Julian Nagelsmann leaves out three German-Nigerian talents from Die Mannschaft 2026 FIFA World Cup squad
Germany's head coach, Julian Nagelsmann, has made the headlines after deciding to drop three players of Nigerian descent from his 26-man 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, Soccernet.ng reports. Die Nationalmannschaft have been drawn into the FIFA World Cup Group C alongside Ecuador, Curacao, and Côte d'Ivoire as they look to wipe away their poor performances […]
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Arsenal Get Fitness Boost Ahead UCL Final With PSG
There was a huge boost for Arsenal when Mikel Merino stepped onto the grass, which could spell a potential return from his long-running foot injury that has kept him out since January, The Standard reports. There was a big reception for Merino, as the players formed a tunnel for him to run through and slap [...] The post Arsenal Get Fitness Boost Ahead UCL Final With PSG appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Chelle begins Super Eagles rebuild: The 4 defenders fighting to be Bassey’s new partner
The defensive era that defined Nigeria’s Super Eagles for almost a decade is finally coming to an end, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles depended on the experience and authority of Leon Balogun, William Troost-Ekong and Semi Ajayi for years. The trio brought leadership, aerial dominance and organisation to major tournaments, helping Nigeria qualify for the […]
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Chelle Leads Super Eagles To London For Unity Cup
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle will lead out local players, and backroom staff to London on Friday for the Unity Cup. The contingent Completesports.com learnt will depart the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, in the morning. They will, however, make a brief stopover in Morocco before continuing on to London. Chelle To Lead Eagles [...] The post Chelle Leads Super Eagles To London For Unity Cup appeared first on Complete Sports.
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