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Iheanacho Has Been Supportive For Celtic –O’Neill
Celtic head coach Martin O’Neill has disclosed that Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has been supportive to the club during his injury worries. Recall that the Nigerian international ended a 182-day goal drought with an 82nd-minute strike that secured a 2-1 win over Dundee FC at the weekend, keeping Celtic firmly in the title race. [...] The post Iheanacho Has Been Supportive For Celtic –O’Neill appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Ligue 1: Simon Bags Third Assist, Koleosho Scores As Paris FC Thrash Monaco 4-1
Super Eagles star Moses Simon provided an assist as Paris FC thrashed AS Monaco 4-1 in the Ligue 1 on Friday. Also on target for Paris FC was US-born-Nigerian winger Luca Koleosho. While it was Simon’s third assist in 25 appearances in Ligue 1 this season, Koleosho bagged his second goal in 11 French topflight [...] The post Ligue 1: Simon Bags Third Assist, Koleosho Scores As Paris FC Thrash Monaco 4-1 appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NPFL: Nasarawa United Ready To Battle For Title — Mangut
Nasarawa United technical adviser Mbwas Mangut has said his team is ready for the final matches of the season. The Solid Miners currently occupy fifth position on the table with 50 points, five behind leaders Rangers. ‎In a meeting with the club’s management following a shock 0-1 defeat last weekend to bottom-placed Kun Khalifat FC, [...] The post NPFL: Nasarawa United Ready To Battle For Title — Mangut appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Djokovic: Tennis Has Been My Life For So Long
Tennis star Novak Djokovic has disclosed that he has been addicted to the game and desires to test his physical and mental limits. The Serbian joined an elite list of athletes who have won all four slams and the Olympic gold medal when he clinched the yellow metal in Paris in 2024, beating Alcaraz in [...] The post Djokovic: Tennis Has Been My Life For So Long appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Which Arsenal Footballers Will Shine Brightest At The 2026 World Cup?
We’re less than 100 days away from the World Cup. Of course, it’ll be hosted by three countries for the first time in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. It’s hard not to have your eye on the international tournament despite Arsenal being in the thick of the English Premier League and Champions League title […] The post Which Arsenal Footballers Will Shine Brightest At The 2026 World Cup? appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Onuachu To Miss Trabzonspor Vs Alanyaspor With Injury
Paul Onuachu will miss Saturday’s Turkish Super Lig clash between Trabzonspor and Alanyaspor due to a muscle injury, reports Completesports.com. The 31-year-old, according to a statement on the club’s official website sustained the injury during training on Friday. “Following an initial assessment of our player Paul Onuachu, who experienced pain and stiffness in the upper [...] The post Onuachu To Miss Trabzonspor Vs Alanyaspor With Injury appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Alessandro Marcandalli: Meet young Italian defender who’s on NFF’s radar
Foreign-born talents have always been a core part of the Nigerian Football team, and Italian defender Alessandro Marcandalli could be the latest to join that list, Soccernet.ng reports. The 23-year-old centre-back has been turning heads in Serie A with Genoa this season, earning recognition with two assists in 25 games for Genoa, 22 of which […]
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Super Eagles star breaks silence on Werder Bremen future amidst ongoing relegation battle
Super Eagles and Werder Bremen left-back Felix Agu has spoken about his future at Weser Stadion as his contract at the club edges closer to its end, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old has played just 10 games for Daniel Thioune's side this season, starting eight. This has largely been influenced by injury problems, as he's missed […]
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NFF Names Jegede-Idakwo, Omodiaghe As Flamingos Assistant Coaches
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed former internationals Joy Jegede-Idakwo and Aighewi Omodiaghe as assistant coaches of the country’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos. Another former Nigeria international, Kola Ige, has also been appointed as the team’s goalkeepers’ trainer. Read Also:U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos Coach Busari Invites 36 Players For Second Round Fixture Jegede -Idakwo [...] The post NFF Names Jegede-Idakwo, Omodiaghe As Flamingos Assistant Coaches appeared first on Complete Sports.
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“I’m not proud” – Moroccan star reflects on towel blow-out with Stanley Nwabali
Nigeria's AFCON 2025 semi-final clash against Morocco saw Stanley Nwabali‘s towel taken from him multiple times by pitch-side staff, before the Atlas Lions repeated the feat in the final against Senegal, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Chippa United goalkeeper denied Hamza Igamane from twelve yards, but it wasn't enough for the Super Eagles to secure a […]
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Hang Up The Gloves At The End Of The Season –Kahn Advises Neuer
Germany great Oliver Kahn has advised Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to consider retiring at the end of the season. While praising his performance level, Kahn, in a chat with Sky Deutschland, stated that managing injuries and knowing when to stop is crucial, urging him not to risk a decline in performance or severe injuries. [...] The post Hang Up The Gloves At The End Of The Season –Kahn Advises Neuer appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Tolu Arokodare: Super Lig giants plan to reunite Super Eagles striker with old crime partner from Genk
Super Eagles star Tolu Arokodare could be set for a reunion with former Genk strike partner Oh Hyeon-gyu in the Turkish Süper Lig this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Arokodare departed Belgium for Wolves last summer in a deal worth €26 million. Unfortunately, his debut season in England has been a grueling one. The 25-year-old Nigerian forward […]
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Premier League Title Race Will Be Over This Weekend —Former Arsenal Star Predicts
Former Arsenal star Paul Merton has predicted that Mikel Arteta’s side will be crowned Premier League champions after this weekend’s fixtures. Arsenal will be back in league action when they welcome Bournemouth to the Emirate Stadium on Saturday. A win for the Gunners will put them 12 points clear of Manchester City, who will travel [...] The post Premier League Title Race Will Be Over This Weekend —Former Arsenal Star Predicts appeared first on Complete Sports.
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U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos Coach Busari Invites 36 Players For Second Round Fixture
Newly-appointed Flamingos head coach Akeem Ishola Busari has invited a total of 36 players to the Flamingos camp ahead of next month’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup second round qualifying fixture against the winner of the Niger Republic/Guinea clash. Niger Republic are scheduled to host the first leg of that first round fixture this weekend, [...] The post U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos Coach Busari Invites 36 Players For Second Round Fixture appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Full list: Nigeria Flamingos prepare for Morocco 2025 as Busari calls up 36 youngsters
Newly-appointed Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has invited 36 players to the camp of the Nigeria under-17 women's national team camp, Soccernet.ng reports. This is as the Flamingos begin preparations for next month’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup second round qualifying fixture. The Flamingos will face the winner of the first round clash between Niger […]
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Bundesliga Matchday 29: Bayern Chase Historic Goal Record As Title Race, Top-Four Battle Intensify
Bayern Close In On Historic Bundesliga Goals Record League leaders FC Bayern Munich are on the brink of breaking the all-time Bundesliga goalscoring record as the German top flight head into Matchday 29. Bayern’s 100th goal of the season so far was netted in sensational style last Satur- day as 18-year-old starlet Lennart Karl scored [...] The post Bundesliga Matchday 29: Bayern Chase Historic Goal Record As Title Race, Top-Four Battle Intensify appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Ndidi May Miss Rest Of Season Through Injury
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi is set for a spell on the sidelines after sustaining a hamstring injury that could rule him out for the rest of the season. The midfielder picked up the injury during Beşiktaş’ Istanbul derby loss to Fenerbahçe last weekend. Medical examinations have since confirmed it as a Grade 2 hamstring [...] The post Ndidi May Miss Rest Of Season Through Injury appeared first on Complete Sports.
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“Let’s win” – Paul Onuachu fires Galatasaray warning as Trabzonspor close gap in title race
Paul Onuachu has become the face of Trabzonspor’s title push, but the Nigerian striker is keeping his focus firmly on winning matches rather than making bold predictions, Soccernet.ng reports. The 31-year-old forward met fans at an autograph event in Akyazı, where large numbers turned up to see the club’s leading scorer. It was a moment […]
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Nigeria: Porto’s Sanusi joins elite one-club class dominated by Ndidi, Iheanacho for Leicester City
Nigeria's Zaidu Sanusi reached an important moment in his career on Thursday night after the left-back made his 150th appearance for FC Porto during a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest, Soccernet.ng reports. That landmark places him among a small group of Nigerian players who have stayed long enough at one European club to build a […]
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Chelle Must Focus On AFCON 2027, Introduce Fresh Players To Eagles –Lawal
Former Nigerian international Garba Lawal has advised the Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle to focus on introducing fresh players to the senior national team ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that Nigeria will participate in the Unity Cup that also includes Zimbabwe, India, and Jamaica in London In May. The three-time [...] The post Chelle Must Focus On AFCON 2027, Introduce Fresh Players To Eagles –Lawal appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Falcons star cries out over NFF incompetence regarding friendlies
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have experienced another disappointment just weeks after the Confederation of African Football postponed the WAFCON tournament from March to the middle of the year, Soccernet.ng reports. This time, it's the team captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, who picked a bone with the Nigerian Football Federation after Cape Verde pulled out of the […]
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FIFA Approves Arthur Okonkwo’s Nationality Switch To Nigeria
FIFA has officially approved Arthur Okonkwo’s nationality switch to Nigeria with the Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle looking to expand Nigeria’s talent pool by inviting more foreign-based players to represent the national team. But is this the right direction for Nigerian football, or could it come at the expense of homegrown talent? Nigeria has [...] The post FIFA Approves Arthur Okonkwo’s Nationality Switch To Nigeria appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Ghana Took 25-Year-Olds To 2007 U-17 World Cup – Ex-Man United Star Claims
Former Manchester United star Fabio Da Silva has claimed Ghana paraded 25-year-olds at the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup in South Korea. Fabio made the claim in a podcast that had his twin brother Rafael and their former Manchester United teammates Patrice Evra and Ji-Sung Park. The 2007 U-17 World Cup was won by Nigeria’s [...] The post Ghana Took 25-Year-Olds To 2007 U-17 World Cup – Ex-Man United Star Claims appeared first on Complete Sports.
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West Ham vs Wolves Is About More Than Three Points Amid Relegation Battle
The gap between these two clubs at the moment of kick-off on Friday evening tells a story that goes beyond a single fixture. West Ham are 18th with 28 points, one behind Tottenham in 17th. Wolves are 20th with 16 points and mathematically doomed, yet they arrive at the London Stadium as the game’s most […] The post West Ham vs Wolves Is About More Than Three Points Amid Relegation Battle appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Morocco Could Soon Host Our League Matches —La Liga President
The possibility of Morocco hosting La Liga matches is becoming increasingly realistic after league president Javier Tebas openly said, Morocco World News reports. Speaking about La Liga’s international expansion plans in an interview with MAP, Tebas suggested that Morocco stands out as one of the most viable destinations for official Spanish league fixtures outside Spain. [...] The post Morocco Could Soon Host Our League Matches —La Liga President appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Fulham Close In On Chukwueze Deal After Loan Spell
Fulham have intensified their efforts to secure the permanent signing of Samuel Chukwueze from AC Milan, reports Completesports.com. Chukwueze has made a big impression since arriving Craven Cottage on loan from the Serie A giants last summer. The Nigeria international has registered three goals, and four assists in 17 league appearances for Maro Silva’s side. [...] The post Fulham Close In On Chukwueze Deal After Loan Spell appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EPL: Difficult Game –Farke Speaks Ahead Man United Vs Leeds
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has disclosed that the team face a difficult test against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday. United haven’t lost against Leeds in any of the pair’s last 10 league meetings, going all the way back to 2002 and will hope to maintain that record on Monday. Read Also:International Cup: [...] The post EPL: Difficult Game –Farke Speaks Ahead Man United Vs Leeds appeared first on Complete Sports.
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We’re Not Corrupt –CAF President Replies Senegal
The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe has dismissed corruption allegations from Senegal regarding the decision to strip them of the 2025 AFCON title and award it to Morocco. Motsepe made his remarks in Dakar on Wednesday while reacting to furious claims made by Senegal. Recall that CAF overturned Senegal’s 1-0 [...] The post We’re Not Corrupt –CAF President Replies Senegal appeared first on Complete Sports.
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FIFA Explains Why Top African Referees were Dropped from 2026 World Cup List
FIFA has officially announced the appointment of match officials for the historic FIFA World Cup 2026, confirming a record breaking pool of referees set to oversee the biggest edition of the tournament to date. A total of 52 referees, 88 assistant referees and 30 video match officials have been selected from across all six confederations [...] The post FIFA Explains Why Top African Referees were Dropped from 2026 World Cup List appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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International Cup: Super Sand Eagles To Battle Ghana, England, Germany In May
Nigeria’s Super Sand Eagles will battle with Ghana, England and Germany at the International Cup. This was announced by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in a post on their X handle. According to the federation, the four-nation tournament will run from 8-10 in May. More to follow… The post International Cup: Super Sand Eagles To Battle Ghana, England, Germany In May appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Bassey Fit For Fulham Vs Liverpool
Calvin Bassey is fit and available for selection as Fulham prepare for Saturday’s clash against Liverpool, Completesports.com reports. The centre-back was forced to pull out of International duty last month due to a back problem. Bassey has now been passed fit for the trip to Anfield after recovering from the injury. Read Also:Marseille Boss Applauds [...] The post Bassey Fit For Fulham Vs Liverpool appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Boniface Needs Time To Get Back To His Rhythm –Agu
Super Eagles defender Felix Agu believes his teammate Victor Boniface will require additional time to regain his peak performance at Werder Bremen. Recall that Boniface recently returned to Werder Bremen after a three-month rehabilitation for a knee injury, starting individual training to prepare for a potential late-season comeback. The 24-year-old Nigerian striker, on loan from [...] The post Boniface Needs Time To Get Back To His Rhythm –Agu appeared first on Complete Sports.
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India, Portugal Friendlies Can Serve Super Eagles Well – Lawal
Former Nigeria international Garba Lawal has called for the upcoming friendly matches to be used as a foundation for rebuilding the national team. Lawal also defended previous friendlies against Iran and Jordan, insisting that no opponent should be underestimated in modern football.   “The coach (Eric Chelle) decided to bring new faces in the team [...] The post India, Portugal Friendlies Can Serve Super Eagles Well – Lawal appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Uganda Approves Additional 905Bn for AFCON 2027 Preparations
The Government of Uganda has approved an additional $240.97 million (UGX 905 billion) to accelerate preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The funding decision follows a recent CAF inspection which revealed that none of the country’s existing stadiums currently meet the required Category 4 standards. The supplementary budget was announced by Dr. Dennis [...] The post Uganda Approves Additional 905Bn for AFCON 2027 Preparations appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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ECL: Uche Missing As Crystal Palace Thrash Fiorentina
Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche was missing in action as Crystal Palace thrashed Fiorentina 3-0 in the first leg quarter-final of the Europa Conference League on Thursday. The Nigerian international has made four appearances in the Conference League for Palace and scored two goals. Read Also:Lazio Set Price Tag For Dele-Bashiru The France striker, who [...] The post ECL: Uche Missing As Crystal Palace Thrash Fiorentina appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Marseille Boss Applauds Nnadi, Calls For Improvement
Olympique Marseille head coach Habib Beye has lavished praise on Tochukwu Nnadi, while also challenging the midfielder to elevate his performances further. The 22-year-old linked up with Les Phocéens on a permanent transfer from Belgian Pro League outfit Zulte Waregem in January. Nnadi has however struggled to make impact at the Ligue 1 club. The [...] The post Marseille Boss Applauds Nnadi, Calls For Improvement appeared first on Complete Sports.
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