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Lookman Targets Copa del Rey Success As StarTimes Hosts Watch Party
Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, will target his first major trophy with Atlético Madrid who will face Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday, April 18, 2026, with StarTimes hosting a free watch party. Football lovers and followers in Lagos and its environs will have the opportunity to be part of the [...] The post Lookman Targets Copa del Rey Success As StarTimes Hosts Watch Party appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Rotimi: Missing 2002 World Cup Remains My Greatest Career Pain
Sunday Rotimi, Rivers United goalkeepers’ coach, has exclusively lamented to Completesports.com his pain of missing the opportunity to make the Super Eagles squad to the 2002 FIFA World Cup finals in Korea/Japan, describing it as the greatest setback of his career. Rotimi: Injury Cost Me 2002 World Cup Dream Rotimi told Completesports.com on Wednesday that [...] The post Rotimi: Missing 2002 World Cup Remains My Greatest Career Pain appeared first on Complete Sports.
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SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 86: Manchester City vs Arsenal Preview
All eyes will be at Etihad Stadium on Sunday when Manchester City entertain Arsenal in a season-defining fixture. The title race took another turn last weekend, with Arsenal losing 2-1 to Bournemouth and Man City beating Chelsea 3-0. Ahead of Sunday’s potentially decisive match at the Etihad, Man City are only six points adrift of [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 86: Manchester City vs Arsenal Preview appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Top 5: Exciting NPFL stars Eric Chelle can’t ignore for Super Eagles vs India, Jamaica
Players of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) are buzzing after word got out that head coach Eric Chelle will include some in the next couple of Super Eagles engagements. Nigeria will face two of Zimbabwe, India and Jamaica at the Unity Cup in London where the Super Eagles will look to defend the title […]
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Gençlerbirliği Drop Onyekuru For Crucial Galatasaray Clash
Gençlerbirliği head coach Volkan Demirel has dropped Henry Onyekuru for his side’s crucial league clash with leaders Galatasaray. Demirel declared that he is unhappy with Onyekuru’s form. “We are not satisfied with his performance,” he told Fotomac. “Onyekuru is our player, he has one more year on his contract. Read Also:Alebiosu Fit For Blackburn Rovers [...] The post Gençlerbirliği Drop Onyekuru For Crucial Galatasaray Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Match Preview Title Race Showdown; Man City Vs Arsenal
It’s a blockbuster clash as Manchester City take on Arsenal in what could be a title-defining encounter in the Premier League. Two of England’s best sides go head-to-head in a match that could have huge implications on the title race. Related: 10 Nigerian Track And Field Stars Ready To Dominate 2026 In this video, we [...] The post Match Preview Title Race Showdown; Man City Vs Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports.
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How Roof Installation Quality Determines Long Term Durability And Home Protection
A roof is more than just a finishing layer on a home; it is a complete system designed to provide protection, insulation, and structural support. While materials are important, the way they are installed plays an even greater role in determining how well the roof performs over time. Poor installation can lead to issues that [...] The post How Roof Installation Quality Determines Long Term Durability And Home Protection appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Performance Of Power Play: Choosing Footwear For All Types Of Football
Players need to select football shoes specifically for a particular occasion and game since there are different shoe designs for different playing conditions so that the football shoes would always give the requisite traction and stability, enabling athletes to stay in control of their movements while playing and to some extent preventing dire physical or [...] The post Performance Of Power Play: Choosing Footwear For All Types Of Football appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Frank Onyeka’s key attribute lauded as Coventry eye title lift against Blackburn Rovers
Super Eagles and Coventry City midfielder Frank Onyeka is set for a Premier League return just five months after joining the Sky Blue Stars from Brentford, Soccernet.ng reports. Nicknamed ‘Frank the Tank', Onyeka has featured in 11 league games for Frank Lampard's side, and eight of those have ended in victories, prompting praise from his […]
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Play Where You Belong — The Game Starts Before Kick-off | MSport x Chelsea FC
MSport, one of the biggest and best betting platforms in Africa, has launched its latest TVC campaign, Play Where You Belong, in partnership with Chelsea Football Club. The campaign captures a simple but powerful idea: football starts before kick-off — in preparation, in decision-making, and in the moments where fans choose to take part in [...] The post Play Where You Belong — The Game Starts Before Kick-off | MSport x Chelsea FC appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles get massive advantage as Ademola Lookman reveals key Simeone detail
Super Eagles and Atletico Madrid attacker Ademola Lookman has highlighted a vital attribute Diego Simeone has instilled in him that'll be of advantage to the Nigerian National team, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old joined Los Colchoneros for €35m during the winter transfer window after a brilliant AFCON 2025 outing with the Super Eagles in Morocco. Since […]
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Alebiosu Fit For Blackburn Rovers Vs Coventry City
Blackburn Rovers Michael O’Neill believes Ryan Alebiosu will be fine to feature against Coventry City at the Ewood Park on Friday (today). Alebiosu was forced off at half-time in Rovers’ midweek defeat at Southampton after falling awkwardly in a battle with Ryan Manning. O’Neil says the Nigeria international is available for selection against the Sky [...] The post Alebiosu Fit For Blackburn Rovers Vs Coventry City appeared first on Complete Sports.
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FIFA verdict on Iran leaves Nigerian fans heartbroken
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup, effectively silencing doubts regarding their involvement and dashing Nigeria's hopes of sneaking in, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Over the past few weeks, uncertainty had mounted over Team Melli’s participation in the tournament, which is set to be hosted across the United States, […]
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Why Ronaldo Unfollowed Me On Instagram –Lineker
Former England forward Gary Lineker has disclosed that Al Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo has unfollowed him on Instagram after he rated Inter Miami star Lionel Messi as the greatest player of all time. In the same discussion, he named four football legends: Pelé, Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, and Ronaldo Nazário, leaving Cristiano Ronaldo out of [...] The post Why Ronaldo Unfollowed Me On Instagram –Lineker appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Aina Gets Very Good Rating In Forest’s Europa League Second Leg Win Against Porto
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina got a very good rating after helping Nottingham Forest overcome FC Porto in the UEFA Europa League quarter-final second leg on Thursday. Aina played for 90 minutes as Forest beat 10-man Porto to advance to the semi-finals of a European competition for the first time since 1984, where they will [...] The post Aina Gets Very Good Rating In Forest’s Europa League Second Leg Win Against Porto appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Awoniyi missing, Ola Aina rated high as Nottingham Forest seal UEL semi-final spot.
Ola Aina played a key role as Nottingham Forest booked their place in the UEFA Europa League semi-finals with a hard-fought win over FC Porto on Thursday, while Taiwo Awoniyi remained unavailable for European action, Soccernet.ng reports. Morgan Gibbs-White scored the only goal of a tense affair as the Premier League side recorded a 1-0 victory to advance 2-1 […]
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Obuh: Undue Interference From Agents, Administrators Behind Nigeria’s Slump At U-17 Level
Former Golden Eaglets head coach John Obuh has blamed Nigeria’s recent slump in the under-17 level on undue interference from agents and administrators in the selection of players. Obuh, who led the Golden Eaglets to a silver medal at the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup, stated this in an interview with Brila FM. He noted [...] The post Obuh: Undue Interference From Agents, Administrators Behind Nigeria’s Slump At U-17 Level appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Klopp, Pochettino In Race For Real Madrid Coaching Job
Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino are contenders to become Real Madrid’s next boss should the Spanish giants dismiss Alvaro Arbeloa. Madrid were knocked out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich on Wednesday and are nine points adrift of Barcelona in La Liga. One major trophy is off the cards and the odds are against [...] The post Klopp, Pochettino In Race For Real Madrid Coaching Job appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Busari Reflects On Privilege Of Leading Flamingos
Head Coach Akeem Busari has described leading Nigeria’s U-17 girls, the Flamingos as a great honour. Busari was recently appointed by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF , to lead the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup bronze-medallists. His reflection comes as his side gears up for their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, second round [...] The post Busari Reflects On Privilege Of Leading Flamingos appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Galatasaray Energized By Osimhen’s Return — Buruk
Okan Buruk says Victor Osimhen’s return to training has provided a significant boost for Galatasaray ahead of their Turkish Süper Lig clash with Gençlerbirliği. Osimhen returned to training on Tuesday after recovering from the arm injury he sustained in last month’s UEFA Champions League clash with Liverpool. The injury has forced the Nigeria international to [...] The post Galatasaray Energized By Osimhen’s Return — Buruk appeared first on Complete Sports.
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We’re Running Out Of Time –Rosenior Speaks Ahead Chelsea Vs Man United
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has charged the Blues to seal a spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League. The London club can still make the Champions League spot, but they face a challenging race, currently sitting four points behind the top five with six games remaining. Despite England’s potential to secure five spots based on [...] The post We’re Running Out Of Time –Rosenior Speaks Ahead Chelsea Vs Man United appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Harry Maguire Banned for Chelsea Trip After FA Upholds Improper Conduct Charge
Harry Maguire will miss Manchester United’s trip to Stamford Bridge on Saturday after the Football Association upheld an improper conduct charge relating to his behaviour upon being sent off against Bournemouth on March 20. The defender is understood to have directed abusive language at the fourth official as he left the pitch following his red […] The post Harry Maguire Banned for Chelsea Trip After FA Upholds Improper Conduct Charge appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Arsenal F.C. Vs Chelsea F.C. Lineups: Timber Header Seals London Derby Victory
Arsenal reinforced their Premier League title credentials with a disciplined and ultimately decisive 2-1 victory over 10-man Chelsea in a compelling north London derby on 1 March 2026, when the Arsenal F.C. Vs Chelsea F.C. lineups were confirmed at the Emirates Stadium for Matchweek 28. The fixture carried substantial weight in the title race, with […] The post Arsenal F.C. Vs Chelsea F.C. Lineups: Timber Header Seals London Derby Victory appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Tottenham Vs Man City Lineups and H2H Stats: Solanke Brace Rescues Dramatic Draw
A breathtaking turnaround at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium provided one of the most compelling Premier League narratives of the 2025-26 season on 1 February 2026, as the Tottenham Vs Man City lineups were confirmed for Matchweek 24 in north London. Manchester City arrived at the ground in second place on 46 points, four behind league […] The post Tottenham Vs Man City Lineups and H2H Stats: Solanke Brace Rescues Dramatic Draw appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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“It’s the mentality” – 25-cap Super Eagles star explains Arsenal’s slip up in Premier League title race
Arsenal have lost consecutive domestic games, putting their chances of winning the English Premier League title in jeopardy, and a former Super Eagles midfielder has weighed in on the winless run of Mikel Arteta's men, Soccernet.ng reports. John Ogu played 25 games for the three-time AFCON Champions between 2013 and 2019, claiming a bronze medal […]
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FC Barcelona Vs Villarreal CF Lineups (28 February 2026): Yamal Hat-Trick Marks Flick’s 100th Game
FC Barcelona marked a significant milestone with one of the most dominant home performances of their remarkable 2025-26 La Liga campaign on 28 February 2026, when the FC Barcelona Vs Villarreal CF lineups were confirmed at Spotify Camp Nou for Matchday 26. The fixture came with Barcelona sitting four points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid […] The post FC Barcelona Vs Villarreal CF Lineups (28 February 2026): Yamal Hat-Trick Marks Flick’s 100th Game appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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2026 FIBA WWC: D’Tigress Likely To Face USA, Germany, Australia In Group Stage
Nigeria’s D’Tigress could face the United States of America, hosts Germany, France or Australia in the group stage of the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup. This was made known after D’Tigress was placed in Seed 2, ahead of the World Cup draw billed for April 21 in Berlin. USA, Germany, France and Austria are in [...] The post 2026 FIBA WWC: D’Tigress Likely To Face USA, Germany, Australia In Group Stage appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Keown Names Team Arsenal Must Avoid To Win Champions League
Martin Keown has backed Arsenal to reach the Champions League final and says he wants his former club to avoid holders PSG. Mikel Arteta’s Premier League leaders face La Liga giants Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals after beating Portuguese champions Sporting in the quarters. Kai Havertz’s injury-time goal separated the two sides after the first [...] The post Keown Names Team Arsenal Must Avoid To Win Champions League appeared first on Complete Sports.
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ECL: Crystal Palace Fall To Fiorentina, Book Semi-Final Berth
Crystal Palace have qualified for the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League despite losing 2-1 to Fiorentina on Thursday. Having won the first leg 3-0, the visitor took the game straight to their host as Ismaila Sarr scored his seventh goal of the Eagles’ European campaign and 17th of the season to open the scoring [...] The post ECL: Crystal Palace Fall To Fiorentina, Book Semi-Final Berth appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Man City Vs Leicester City Lineups and H2H (2-0): Grealish And Marmoush Seal Win
Manchester City ended a difficult run of league form on 2 April 2025, when the Man City Vs Leicester City Lineups were confirmed at the Etihad Stadium for a Premier League midweek fixture carrying significant stakes in the race for UEFA Champions League qualification. The fixture saw Pep Guardiola watch proceedings from the stands, serving […] The post Man City Vs Leicester City Lineups and H2H (2-0): Grealish And Marmoush Seal Win appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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UEL: Aina, Moffi, Sanusi Feature As Forest Edge Out Porto To Reach Semifinals
Nottingham Forest progressed from their Europa League quarter-final with a 2-1 aggregate win over Porto to book a last-four meeting with Aston Villa. Super Eagles trio Ola Aina, Terem Moffi and Zaidu Sanusi were in action in the encounter. While Aina played for 90 minutes for Forest, Moffi and Sanusi were replaced for Porto in [...] The post UEL: Aina, Moffi, Sanusi Feature As Forest Edge Out Porto To Reach Semifinals appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Man United Vs Man City Lineups and Stats (2-0): Carrick’s Red Devils Stun Title Challengers
Manchester United delivered one of the most emphatic Manchester derby performances of recent seasons on 17 January 2026, as the Man United Vs Man City lineups were confirmed at Old Trafford for Matchweek 22 of the Premier League. The fixture arrived at a pivotal moment in the title race, with Manchester City sitting second in […] The post Man United Vs Man City Lineups and Stats (2-0): Carrick’s Red Devils Stun Title Challengers appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Coal City Games Set For November 27 Kick-Off; NSC Confirms 15 Compulsory Sports For 2026 Festival
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced that the 2026 National Sports Festival, tagged Coal City Games, will hold from 27 November to 11 December this year in Enugu. Director-General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, revealed this on Thursday during the first Main Organising Committee (MOC) meeting for the Games held in Abuja. NSC [...] The post Coal City Games Set For November 27 Kick-Off; NSC Confirms 15 Compulsory Sports For 2026 Festival appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Maduka Okoye on the brink of breaking new record at Udinese after AC Milan heroics
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is on the brink of breaking his personal Udinese record for the longest time without conceding a goal when they face Parma this weekend, Soccernet.ng reports. Okoye has been brilliant for Udinese this season. He has cemented his spot as the undisputed number one and has maintained remarkable consistency for […]
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Bremen Boss Provides Injury Update On Boniface Ahead Hamburg Clash
Werder Bremen head coach Daniel Thioune has not ruled out Victor Boniface’s involvement in the North German derby against Hamburg. Boniface is yet to feature for the Greens after suffering a knee injury during training last December. The Nigeria international has started training with his teammates, and is expected to make an appearance for the [...] The post Bremen Boss Provides Injury Update On Boniface Ahead Hamburg Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EXCLUSIVE: Super Falcons Coaching Eras — Triumphs, Turmoil And Legacy Of Africa’s Queens
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have long stood as the gold standard of women’s football in Africa, a team defined by dominance, resilience, and an unyielding winning mentality. Across decades, the Super Falcons have not only collected silverware but also shaped the narrative of African women’s football on the global stage. Yet, behind the trophies and iconic [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: Super Falcons Coaching Eras — Triumphs, Turmoil And Legacy Of Africa’s Queens appeared first on Complete Sports.
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