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• Iheanacho Eager To Prove Quality Replacement For Injured Aguero 

  07-12-2016 08:09 via completesportsnigeria.com
  
    Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho is confident he will lead Manchester City's attack well in the absence of suspended Sergio Aguero reports Completesportsnigeria.com. Iheanacho made his sixth appearance for City and scored the leveller as his side forced Celtic to a 1-1 draw at the Ethiad Stadium Tuesday night. The 20-year-old is expected to lead the line for Manchester City in matches against Leicester City, Watford, Arsenal and Hull City in the English
  
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• Serie A: Osimhen In Action As Bologna Edge Napoli

  11-05-2024 21:49 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen was in action as Napoli lost 2-0 to Bologna in Saturday's Serie A game.
  The Nigerian international who was making his 24th appearance for Napoli, has netted 15 goals and bagged three assists this ongoing season.
  Bologna broke the deadlock after a chaotic move, as Joshua Zirkzee’s shot was deflected, so was the Jens Odgaard follow-up cross, turning into an accidental assist for Dan Ndoye to nod in from point-blank range.
   
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• Jeptha, Ogunbote Win NPFL Awards For April

  11-05-2024 21:27 via completesports.com
  Niger Tonardoes forward Clinton Jeptha has been named Nigeria Premier Football League Player of the Month for April.
  Jeptha scored five goals in five games for the Ikon Allah Boys in the month.
  He beat Sikiru Alimi of Remo Stars, Deputy Echeta of Rivers United, Micheal Ibe of Katsina United, Junior Lokosa of Sporting Lagos, and Ubong Friday of Akwa United to the award.
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• EPL: Aina Plays 90 Minutes, Awoniyi Returns From Injury In Chelsea, Nottingham Forest’s Five-Goal Thriller

  11-05-2024 21:18 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles duo of Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi were in action as Chelsea defeated Nottingham Forest 3-2 in Saturday's Premier League game.
  Awoniyi, who has been injured since the early part of January 2024, came on as a second half substitute for Moussa Niakhaté in the 87th minute.
   
  Read Also: U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos Hold Burkina Faso To 1-1 Draw Away
  He has made 19 appearances, scoring six goals and and bagging three assists this ongoing season.
  On the other hand, Aina who was making
  
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• U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos Hold Burkina Faso To 1-1 Draw Away

  11-05-2024 20:30 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Flamingos played 1-1 draw against Burkina Faso in Bamako, Mali, in the first leg, third round of the 2024 FIFA U-17 women’s World Cup qualifiers on Saturday.
  The Flamengos looked to be heading for victory but Burkina Faso equalized with less than 10 minutes left in the second half.
  After dominating most part of the game, the Flamingos eventually broke the deadlock thanks to Chidi Harmony in the 55th minute.
  But in the 84th minute Burkina Faso equalised thanks to Rainata Ou
  
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• Olise Bags 10th EPL Goal, Eze Scores In Palace’s 3-1 Win At Wolves

  11-05-2024 19:52 via completesports.com
  
  Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze scored as Crystal Palace defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-1 away in Saturday’s Premier League game. Also, Olise provided the assist for Eze as Palace recorded their fourth win in last five games (one draw). Olise has now scored 10 goals, provided five assists in 18 league games this season. For Eze, […]
  The post Olise Bags 10th EPL Goal, Eze Scores In Palace’s 3-1 Win At Wolves appeared first on Complete Sports.
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Open Camp For Bafana Bafana Clash June 1

  11-05-2024 18:00 via completesports.com
  
  The Super Eagles will open camp for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Saturday, June 1.
  All the invited players will hit camp on the opening day with preparations expected to commence fully.
  Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George has already sent out provisional invitations to his players.
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• Liverpool Officially Out Of Title Race After Man City’s 4-0 Win At Fulham

  11-05-2024 16:28 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool are officially out of the Premier League title race after Manchester City thrashed Fulham 4-0 at Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon.
  The Reds were mathematically still in the race going into this weekend's fixtures.
  But City ended the dream thanks to a dominant win against the Cottagers.
  Liverpool, on 78 points, cannot catch up again with City who are now on 85 points and move to the top.
  Jurgen Klopp's side are third in the league table while Arsenal are second on 83 points.
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• Owen Faults Kane’s Decision To Join Bayern Munich

  11-05-2024 16:24 via completesports.com
  
  Former England striker Michael Owen has revealed that Harry Kane made the wrong decision to join Bayern Munich last summer.
  Recall that the England international joined the Bavarians in search of trophies but will end up the season without one.
  Speaking with Daily Mirror, Owen stated that Kane should have exercised patient with Tottenham before making his move to the former Bundesliga champions.
   
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• Premier League: Manchester City Thrash Fulham To Move Top Again

  11-05-2024 16:23 via completesports.com
  Manchester City reclaimed top spot on the Premier League table following a comfortable 4-0 win against Fulham on Saturday.
  The Citizens are now on course to win a fourth consecutive Premier League title.
  Defender Josko Gvardiol skipped past Issa Diop to slot home the game's opening goal on 13 minutes.
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  The visitors doubled their lead in the second half as Phil Foden scuffed home a loose ball from 20 y
  
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• Dessers Scores 15th League Goal As Celtic Beat Rangers To Edge Closer To League Title

  11-05-2024 16:11 via completesports.com
  Cyriel Dessers was in target for Rangers but it was not enough as they fell to a 2-1 defeat to rivals Celtic at Celtic Park in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday.
  It was Dessers’ 15th goal in 33 appearances in the Scottish topflight in his debut campaign.
  Celtic have one hand on the SPL title after coming out on top in a feisty old firm derby.
  Matt O'Riley Celtic in the lead ten minutes before the break, before John Lundstram put the ball into his own net on 38 minutes to make it 2-0.
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• Badminton: Nigeria’s Opeyori Qualifies For Paris 2024 Olympics

  11-05-2024 15:31 via completesports.com
  
  Multiple African Men's Singles Badminton Champion, Anuoluwapo Opeyori has qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, according to the Badminton World Federation (BWF).
  Opeyori who is a two time African Games champion made history by becoming the first Nigerian badminton player to make it to the Olympics back to back (2020 and 2024).
  Opeyori dominated Africa in the men's singles from 2019 till date winning four African Championship titles and two African Games titles.
  An elated Francis Orbih, P
  
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• I Was Almost Shot For Calling Osimhen A Big Star — South Africa Coach

  11-05-2024 12:29 via completesports.com
  Bafana Bafana of South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has revealed he was almost shot by football fans in the country after he said Victor Osimhen and not Percy Tau is a big star.
  Broos rated Osimhen and Senegal talisman Sadio Mane ahead of Tau, who is Bafana Bafana's biggest star.
  His submission didn't go down well with South African fans, who roundly criticised him.
  "They almost shot me for it, because I said that Percy Tau is not a big player,” Broos began his story in Sjotcast.
  “W
  
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• Man United Forward Linked With Shock Chelsea Move

  11-05-2024 11:25 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea have made a shock ‘enquiry’ for Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood who is currently on loan at Getafe.
  Greenwood is coming towards the end of a successful season-long loan spell at Getafe, having registered 10 goals and six assists in 32 matches so far.
  His fine form has led to speculation that he could even join Barcelona or Real Madrid, though it is more likely he would sign for Atletico Madrid or re-join Getafe in La Liga.
  As Greenwood’s United contract expir
  
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• In One Week We’ll Know If I’ll Remain As Chelsea Manager –Pochettino

  11-05-2024 09:30 via completesports.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino has said his future at Chelsea would be made known in one week time.
  Pochettino has endured a torrid debut season at Chelsea.
  The Blues have had one of their most difficult campaigns which has led to calls for the Argentine to be sacked.
  The London club are in seventh place on the log and are two points off a European qualification spot.
  Speaking on his future at the club, the former Tottenham Hotspur boss explained that things would be clearer in a few days time.
  “In
  
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• Celebrity Global Fight Concert 2024 Billed To Hold In Lagos

  11-05-2024 09:15 via completesports.com
  
  The Celebrity Global Fight Concert 2024 is scheduled to hold in Victoria Island, Island.
  This was revealed by the convener of the event, Loveth Patra Ekufu, during an interview with journalists.
  Ekufu, a DSP in the Nigerian Police and also a kick boxing and Mix Martial Art (MMA) champion, said the three-day event will take place at Queens Park event centre.
  She disclosed that the three-day event, which is yet to have a date, would involve combat sports like pro wrestling, kick boxing and celebr
  
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• Chippa United Boss Offers Update On Nwabali’s Future

  11-05-2024 09:07 via completesports.com
  Chippa United co-head coach Thabo September has revealed Stanley Nwabali could move elsewhere this summer.
  Nwabali caught the eye with his impressive displays for Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d'Ivoire.
  The 27-year-old was linked with Saudi club El-Ettifaq and Sky Bet Championship outfit Queens Park Rangers during the tournament.
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• EPL: Tough Battle –Postecoglou Speaks Ahead Tottenham Vs Burnley

  11-05-2024 08:48 via completesports.com
  Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has admitted that his team face a tough battle against Burnley in today's Premier League clash.
  While the two clubs are in very different league positions, they both have a lot at stake this weekend.
  Spurs need to chase down Aston Villa for fourth spot, while Burnley must win to avoid relegation.
   
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  In a chat with the club's official website, Postecoglou stated that Tottenham must flex their muscle
  
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• Casemiro Made A Mistake Leaving Real Madrid For Man United –Rivaldo

  11-05-2024 08:36 via completesports.com
  
  Brazilian icon Rivaldo has revealed that Casemiro's decision to leave Real Madrid for Man United was due to financial aspect.
  Rivaldo made this known in a chat with Betting.Betfair website, where he said that the Brazilian should not be blamed for Man United current struggle in the Premier League.
  Read Also: Why Arsenal May Not Beat Struggling Man United At Old Trafford –Neville"Casimiro is a great person, a friend of mine and someone I played with when I was at Sao Paulo.
  “He had an
  
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• Why Arsenal May Not Beat Struggling Man United At Old Trafford –Neville

  11-05-2024 08:22 via completesports.com
  Legendary Manchester United defender Gary Neville has said despite his former side's poor form, they could still avoid defeat against Premier League title hopefuls Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday.
  Arsenal will continue their quest of landing a first league title since 2004 when they travel to Old Trafford to face United.
  Mikel Arteta's men currently top the league table on 83 points, just a point above Manchester City who still have a game in hand.
  City will take on Fulham in Saturday's early
  
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  11-05-2024 08:20 via completesports.com
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• Oyawin Launches Sports-Betting Platform In Nigeria

  11-05-2024 08:18 via completesports.com
  Oyawin, a sports betting web platform has recently been launched in Nigeria. As a new player in the Nigerian sports betting scene, Oyawin aims to revolutionize the way Nigerians engage with sports betting and online gaming.
  Designed with the Nigerian audience in mind, Oyawin offers a comprehensive gaming experience that goes beyond traditional sports betting, providing users with a diverse range of options to suit every preference. Oyawin gives users a one-stop location to check scores, team st
  
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• Mikel Returns To Chelsea In June

  11-05-2024 07:54 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi will return to Stamford Bridge in June for a charity match between World 1X and England.
  The line-up for the Soccer Aid game was confirmed on Friday.
  The former Super Eagles captain has been confirmed as part of the World 1X for the game.
  Read Also:Solving Nigeria’s Unending Sports Development Challenge!  –Odegbami
  Mikel's former Chelsea teammate Frank Lampard will be part of the England squad.
  The 37-year-old played for the Blues from 2006 ti
  
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• Solving Nigeria’s Unending Sports Development Challenge!  –Odegbami

  11-05-2024 06:00 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s sports development suffered a major derailment between 2004 and 2006.
  That situation sustains till now, unfortunately.
  Until, the ‘train’ is put back on the track, no proper development may be able to take place.
  This sad state of affairs was created inadvertently by government (the Ministry of Sports) in the process of trying to stop a ‘rebel’ group in Nigerian football that wanted to perpetuate itself in office, and halt government’s seeming contr
  
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• Saudi: Ighalo Bags Brace In Al Wehda’s Away Win, Ends Three Months Goal Drought

  11-05-2024 00:27 via completesports.com
  Odion Ighalo scored two goals to help Al Wehda beat Al Khaleej 2-1 away, in the Saudi Arabia top division on Friday.
  The last time Ighalo scored was also a brace on 29 February 2024 in a 3-3 home draw.
  Prior to Friday's game, the former Super Eagles striker went nine straight games without scoring.
  His brace against Al Khaleej means he has now scored 14 goals in 29 appearances in the Saudi topflight.
  Also Read: My Time At PSG Has Come To An End–Mbappe
  Ighalo opened the scoring in the 27th
  
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• Moffi Features As Nice Beat Le Havre To Boost UCL Qualification Hopes

  10-05-2024 23:49 via completesports.com
  Terem Moffi was in action for OGC Nice who edged Le Havre 1-0 in the French Ligue 1 on Friday night.
  Moffi was in the starting line-up before he was replaced in the 60th minute.
  Jeremie Boga's 12th minute strike was enough to secure the three points for Nice.
  Nice are currently in fifth place on 54 points after 32 games in the league table.
  They are just four points adrift of third place which is automatic Champions League qualification spot
  Meanwhile, Moffi has scored 11 goals, made two assist
  
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• Aina Will Achieve Bigger Things In Football –Oliseh

  10-05-2024 23:35 via completesports.com
  Former Nigerian international, Sunday Oliseh believes Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina has the potentials to achieve bigger things in football.
  Oliseh made this known despite Nottingham Forest battle to escape relegation in the Premier League.
   
  Read Also: Finidi To Leave Role As Enyimba Head Coach
  However, Oliseh via his official X handle on Friday, stated that Aina and Nottingham Forest can escape relegation.
  “Somehow, I just believe so much in Ola Aina’s potential to achieve b
  
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• My Time At PSG Has Come To An End –Mbappe

  10-05-2024 23:30 via completesports.com
  Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé has announced that he will be playing his last game for the Paris club against Toulouse at Parc des Princes.
  Mbappe's contract with PSG expires in June and BBC Sport reported in February that he has agreed a deal to join Real Madrid in the summer.
  The World Cup winner is PSG's record goalscorer with 255 goals.
   
  Read Also: Finidi To Leave Role As Enyimba Head Coach
  Mbappe made his decision known on Friday in a video on his social media, where
  
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• Finidi To Leave Role As Enyimba Head Coach

  10-05-2024 23:26 via completesports.com
  
  Finidi George will bid Nigeria Premier Football League champions Enyimba farewell this weekend.
  The 53-year-old is leaving the club following his appointment as head coach of the Super Eagles.
  His assistant Olanrewaju Yemi will take charge of the People's Elephant for the rest of the season.
  Read Also:Ajibade Lands Third Consecutive Player Of The Month Award
  Enyimba are expected to release an official statement on his departure soon.
  The former Ajax winger spent three seasons at Enyimba guiding
  
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• Ajibade Lands Third Consecutive Player Of The Month Award

  10-05-2024 23:17 via completesports.com
  Rasheedat Ajibade has been named Atletico Madrid women's Player of the Month for April.
  The club made the announcement on their X handle with a photo of Ajibade.
  It is Ajibade's third consecutive Player of the Month award after winning it in February and March.
  The Super Falcons star beat off competition from four other nominees to land the award.
  She was impressive for Atletico as she helped them to record two wins (one defeat) out of the three league games played in April.
  The 24-year-old sco
  
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