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Unity Cup Will Be Used To Assess New Players, First Team Will Play Poland, Portugal Friendlies —Chelle
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has said he will use the Unity Cup to try out new players. The Super Eagles will defend their Unity Cup title billed for Charlton Athletic’s The Valley stadium from May 26 to 30. Other teams who will feature alongside the Super Eagles are India, Zimbabwe and Jamaica. The [...] The post Unity Cup Will Be Used To Assess New Players, First Team Will Play Poland, Portugal Friendlies —Chelle appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Okoye Named In Serie A Team Of The Week
Maduka Okoye has earned a spot in the Serie A Team of the Week after delivering a standout performance in Udinese’s 3-0 win over AC Milan at the San Siro. The Nigerian goalkeeper made several crucial saves to secure a memorable victory for the Zebras, denying efforts from Luka Modric, Alexis Saelemaekers, and Youssouf Fofana. [...] The post Okoye Named In Serie A Team Of The Week appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Man City Now Have Momentum In EPL Title Race —Scholes
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has delivered a stark assessment of the Premier League title race, declaring that “Arsenal are gone” and asserting that “all the momentum” lies with Manchester City. The Gunners’ lead at the top was cut to six points at the weekend after they suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at home [...] The post Man City Now Have Momentum In EPL Title Race —Scholes appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles prospect? Ayaosi’s breakout season sparks Viktoria Plzen, Slavia Prague interest
Emmanuel Ayaosi produced one of his best displays of the season at the weekend, providing two assists as MFK Karvina came from behind to beat Slovan Liberec 3-1 in the Czech top flight, Soccernet.ng reports. The 21-year-old Nigerian winger played the full match and was at the heart of everything positive for his side, especially […]
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Dutch-born Nigerian defender attracts interest from Belgian and Dutch clubs ahead of summer move
Dutch-born Nigerian defender Endurance Alade is in advanced talks over a summer transfer, with a second-division club in the Netherlands and a Belgian side both in negotiations to sign the 20-year-old centre-back, Soccernet.ng can exclusively reveal. The move would represent a significant step up for Alade, who currently plays for Vitesse's under-21 side, and could […]
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Palmer Looks Lost Without Jackson At Chelsea –Mikel
Former Nigerian international Mikel Obi believes Chelsea star Cole Palmer looks completely lost without Nicholas Jackson in the team. Following a season-long loan to Bayern Munich,  Jackson has maintained a respectable output in the Bundesliga, recording eight goals and four assists despite often being a rotational option. Read Also:Super Eagles Midfielder Named In MLS Team [...] The post Palmer Looks Lost Without Jackson At Chelsea –Mikel appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Robben: Don’t Compare Me With Olise
Bayern Munich legend Arjen Robben has disclosed that he should not be compared with Michael Olise after a fine run of form. Olise, who has been linked with Liverpool, has been compared to Robben due to his influence in attack, and now the Dutchman has responded to such links as he brushes aside such suggestions, [...] The post Robben: Don’t Compare Me With Olise appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Maduka Okoye: Super Eagles goalie earns Serie A honour after brilliant showing against AC Milan
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been named in the Italian Serie A Team of the Week for gameweek 32, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Okoye has been brilliant for Udinese this season, and he produced yet another great performance for his side when they traveled to Stadio Giuseppe Meazza to take on league giants AC Milan. ​The […]
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‘We’ll Never Forget’ — Okoye Reflects On Udinese’s Big San Siro Win
Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has reflected on the club’s stunning victory over AC Milan at the San Siro, Completesports.com reports. The Zebras thrashed Milan 3-0 in their Serie A clash on Saturday. Davide Bartesaghi (own goal), Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, and Arthur Atta were on target for Udinese in the game. Okoye On Special Weekend Okoye said [...] The post ‘We’ll Never Forget’ — Okoye Reflects On Udinese’s Big San Siro Win appeared first on Complete Sports.
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“He looks lost” – Super Eagles legend Mikel Obi makes shocking Nicolas Jackson admission
Former Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi has admitted that Chelsea are feeling the absence of Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The Blues have endured a significant slump in recent weeks, with the club’s top performers struggling to maintain consistency. Defensively, the team has been shipping goals, while the attack has failed to find […]
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How Could Netflix Expand Its AFCON Documentary To Boost African Football Further?
African football is set to get much more global attention, as Netflix is preparing to release a documentary about the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The streaming service’s cameras went behind the scenes at the tournament and filmed a diverse range of content. There’s no doubt that this is great news for the game in [...] The post How Could Netflix Expand Its AFCON Documentary To Boost African Football Further? appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Collymore: It Won’t Be Difficult To Replace Salah
Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore says he’s confident the Reds can replace Mohamed Salah if he leaves Anfield at the end of the season. The 33-year-old forward will depart Anfield as a free agent after a nine-year tenure. His tally of 256 goals in 437 appearances to date has the Egyptian sitting third on the [...] The post Collymore: It Won’t Be Difficult To Replace Salah appeared first on Complete Sports.
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2026 Unity Cup: Don’t Exclude NPFL Players From Eagles –Ekpo Tells Chelle
Former Nigerian international Friday Ekpo has advised Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle not to exclude players from the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) from the list of players that will be invited for the 2026 Unity Cup. Nigeria will compete in the 2026 Unity Cup in London from May 26–30, 2026, at The Valley, [...] The post 2026 Unity Cup: Don’t Exclude NPFL Players From Eagles –Ekpo Tells Chelle appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Emmanuel Fernandez: Rangers coach breaks silence on dressing room clash involving Super Eagles’ new boy
Rangers head coach Danny Rohl has cleared the air regarding an altercation involving Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez and teammate Tochi Chukwuani, Soccernet.ng reports. The Gers sealed a 6-3 win over Falkirk on Sunday, but it wasn't a smooth sail against John McGlynn’s side. Goals from Ben Broggio and Finn Yeats put Falkirk two goals […]
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NPFL: Ogunbote Offers Reasons For Plateau United’s Loss To Rivers United
Plateau United head coach, Gbenga Ogunbote, has attributed his team’s defeat to Rivers United to the poor condition of the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium pitch, while also admitting his players were undone by lapses in concentration. The Jos-based side suffered a narrow 1-0 loss in Port Harcourt on Sunday, a result that saw Rivers United return [...] The post NPFL: Ogunbote Offers Reasons For Plateau United’s Loss To Rivers United appeared first on Complete Sports.
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‘Look Mommy’ – Swiss star with Nigerian roots taunts Manchester United after Old Trafford brace
Leeds United sealed a 2-1 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford last night, but it was Noah Okafor's name that shone under the lights at the Theatre of Dreams, Soccernet.ng reports. Michael Carrick's side hadn't played a Premier League game in 25 games heading into the clash against Leeds, but they were shell-shocked five […]
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Super Eagles Midfielder Named In MLS Team Of The Week
Alhassan Yusuf has been named in Major League Soccer, MLS, Team of the Week, reports Completesports.com. The Nigeria international scored the winning goal in New England Revolution’s 1-0 victory over D.C. United at the Gillette Stadium last weekend. Yusuf has so far registered two goals in six league appearances for the Revs this season. The [...] The post Super Eagles Midfielder Named In MLS Team Of The Week appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EPL Matchweek 33 Preview: Title Race, Derby Drama and Key Insights
As the Premier League heads into Matchweek 33, the margin for error continues to shrink across all levels of the table. From the intensifying title race to the fight for European qualification and survival, this weekend’s fixtures could prove decisive. With several high-profile clashes lined up, fans can expect a weekend filled with tension, quality, [...] The post EPL Matchweek 33 Preview: Title Race, Derby Drama and Key Insights appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EXCLUSIVE – AFCON 2025 RECAP: Super Eagles By Numbers Record-Breaking Group Stage Performance
Nigeria’s Super Eagles delivered one of their strongest group-stage campaigns in AFCON history, going unbeaten and topping Group C with maximum points. This performance was not based on luck—underlying data shows a team built on structure, consistency, and tactical balance. From chance creation, shot quality, and set-piece efficiency to possession control and defensive metrics, this [...] The post EXCLUSIVE – AFCON 2025 RECAP: Super Eagles By Numbers Record-Breaking Group Stage Performance appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Okafor Proud After Double Fires Leeds Past Man United
Noah Okaor was delighted to help Leeds United beat Manchester United at the Old Trafford on Monday night. Okafor hit a first half brace for the visitors in the keenly contested encounter. Manchester United were poor in the first half, and then saw Lisandro Martinez sent off 11 minutes after the break. Casemiro pulled a [...] The post Okafor Proud After Double Fires Leeds Past Man United appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Virgil Van Dijk Warns Liverpool Will Need Something Special Ahead of PSG Second Leg
Virgil van Dijk has prepared Liverpool supporters for the scale of the task ahead tonight, saying his team needs to produce “something very special” to overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield. The Champions League quarter-final second leg kicks off at 8pm UK time, with PSG holding aggregate advantage after a dominant […] The post Virgil Van Dijk Warns Liverpool Will Need Something Special Ahead of PSG Second Leg appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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CAF Yet to Conclude Investigation Into AFCON Final Refereeing Allegations
Acting General Secretary of CAF, Samson Adamu, has confirmed that the body is still conducting internal investigations into allegations involving the President of the CAF Referees Committee, Oliver Safari. Safari is alleged to have instructed the referee of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final to “preserve the match” by refraining from issuing yellow cards [...] The post CAF Yet to Conclude Investigation Into AFCON Final Refereeing Allegations appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Shocking Decision –Carrick Faults Referee’s Red Card On Martinez Vs Leeds
Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick has described the red card shown to Lisandro Martinez in the Red Devils’s 2-1 loss to Leeds United as one of the worst decisions he has ever seen. Recall that Martinez was dismissed after a VAR review highlighted a momentary hair pull on Leeds forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Reacting after [...] The post Shocking Decision –Carrick Faults Referee’s Red Card On Martinez Vs Leeds appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Osimhen Returns to Training as Galatasaray Eye Boost Ahead of Crucial Fixtures
Victor Osimhen has resumed training with Galatasaray for the first time since undergoing surgery to repair a fractured right forearm. Galatasaray confirmed that Osimhen trained with the squad on April 11 before continuing with an individual recovery program alongside physiotherapists. The tailored sessions are part of a structured rehabilitation plan aimed at ensuring a safe [...] The post Osimhen Returns to Training as Galatasaray Eye Boost Ahead of Crucial Fixtures appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Champions League Runners-up Interested In 18-Year-Old Nigerian Winger
Belgian giants Club Brugge is one of the many clubs keeping an eye on Nigerian youngster Zadok Yohanna’s performances, according to voetbalnieuws. The 18-year-old right-wing attacker plays for Swedish club AIK and has already impressed there with 4 goals and 2 assists in 12 matches. He is one of the many African talents in Sweden, [...] The post Champions League Runners-up Interested In 18-Year-Old Nigerian Winger appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe Enter Race For Arokodare
Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe have entered the race to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Tolu Arokodare, Completesports.com reports. The Istanbul giants are considering a loan deal for Arokodare, according to transfer expert, Ekrem Konur. “Fenerbahçe monitoring Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare. Galatasaray also interested. Loan deal seen as more realistic for Turkish clubs,” Konur wrote on X. Another [...] The post Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe Enter Race For Arokodare appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Former Real Madrid Manager Appointed Head Coach of Ghana’s Black Stars
The Ghana Football Association has officially announced the appointment of Carlos Queiroz as the new head coach of the senior men’s national team, the Black Stars. In a statement released by the federation read: “Carlos Queiroz appointed Head Coach of the Black Stars 🇬🇭🌟 The experienced Portuguese tactician will lead Ghana at the 2026 FIFA [...] The post Former Real Madrid Manager Appointed Head Coach of Ghana’s Black Stars appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Nwabali: Why Leagues In West Africa Are Below Standard
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has disclosed that the West African football leagues are considered below standard compared to leagues in South Africa and Morocco due to structural issues. The former Chippa United goalkeeper made this known in an interview with Brila FM, where he stated that player compensation in West African leagues is not [...] The post Nwabali: Why Leagues In West Africa Are Below Standard appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Tiredness Not An Excuse For Our Recent Defeats —Arteta
Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal that fatigue is no excuse for their damaging stumble as he urged his side to hit back by finishing off Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League quarter-final second leg. Chasing a second successive appearance in the semi-finals of Europe’s elite club competition, Arsenal host Sporting on Wednesday with a 1-0 [...] The post Tiredness Not An Excuse For Our Recent Defeats —Arteta appeared first on Complete Sports.
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UCL: Real Madrid Capable Of Fighting Back Against Bayern Munich –Valdano
Former Real Madrid GM Jorge Valdano says he’s optimistic that Los Blancos will overcome Bayern Munich and qualify for the semi-finals of the Champions League. Real is going to Germany this week needing to overturn a 2-1 deficit for the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal. Speaking ahead of the Champions League clash in [...] The post UCL: Real Madrid Capable Of Fighting Back Against Bayern Munich –Valdano appeared first on Complete Sports.
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UCL: Liverpool Must Be Exceptional To Overcome PSG –Slot
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has disclosed that the Reds must be exceptional if they are to overcome Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg quarter-final of the Champions League at Anfield. Recall that Liverpool lost the first leg 2-0 in Paris last week. In a chat with the club’s website, Slot expressed the need for a [...] The post UCL: Liverpool Must Be Exceptional To Overcome PSG –Slot appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona: Why Ademola Lookman might not start in crunch Champions League tie
Ademola Lookman may find himself on the bench when Atletico Madrid face Barcelona in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Los Rojiblancos are bracing for a high-stakes showdown as they lock horns with their La Liga rivals. Atletico secured a stunning 2-0 victory in the first leg—thanks to […]
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Mikel Reveals What Arsenal Must Do To Secure Premier League Title
John Mikel Obi has offered Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tips on how his team can beat Manchester City to the Premier League title. Arsenal suffered a setback in their bid to win the title, following a 2-1 loss to Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. The Gunners have recorded just one win from their [...] The post Mikel Reveals What Arsenal Must Do To Secure Premier League Title appeared first on Complete Sports.
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OFFICIAL: Ex-Real Madrid Coach Queiroz To Lead Ghana To 2026 World Cup
Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the appointment of former Real Madrid head coach Carlos Queiroz as the new handler of the country’s senior men’s national team the Black Stars. The GFA confirmed Queiroz as the new head coach in a statement on Monday. The Portuguese tactician replace Otto Addo, who was fired after the [...] The post OFFICIAL: Ex-Real Madrid Coach Queiroz To Lead Ghana To 2026 World Cup appeared first on Complete Sports.
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I Want To Win Roland-Garros, Wimbledon Titles –Sinner
After winning the Monte Carlo Masters final at the weekend, tennis star Jannik Sinner has set sights on winning the Roland-Garros and Wimbledon titles. Recall that Sinner downed Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (7/5) and 6-3 to capture his third ATP 1000 title of the year after completing the “Sunshine Double” last month with victories in Indian [...] The post I Want To Win Roland-Garros, Wimbledon Titles –Sinner appeared first on Complete Sports.
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