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• Iwobi, Ikeme, Onazi, Bazee Hit Super Eagles London Camp

  20-03-2017 15:52 via completesportsnigeria.com
  
  By James Agberebi:
  Alex Iwobi, Isaac Success, Ogenyi Onazi, Chidozie Awaziem, Carl Ikeme and new boy Noah Sarenren Bazee are the early arrivals at the Super Eagles Crowne Plaza camp ahead of their two friendly games against Senegal and Burkina Faso.
  This was confirmed on Super Eagles official Twitter handle on Monday afternoon.
  “Already in camp are Chidozie Awaziem, Isaac Success, Ogenyi Onazi, Carl Ikeme, Bazee Noah and Alex Iwobi,” the handle was quoted.
  The handle also informed th
  
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• AFCON 2025 Set To Hold In December

  14-05-2024 08:31 via completesports.com
  
  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is set to move the next Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco to DecemberAccording to reports from Egyptian journalist H. Amir, on his +90 Sports Show, via Sports World Ghana, CAF has discarded the initial plans of hosting the tournament in July 2025 for December 2025.
  It was gathered that the football body, initially, chose to host the 2025 tournament in the summerBut the tournament was going to clash with the newly expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
  
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• Super Falcons’ Nnadozie Wins Another Award In France

  14-05-2024 08:09 via completesports.com
  
  Chiamaka Nnadozie has the National Union of Professional Footballers (UNFP) award for the best goalkeeper in the French Women's League.
  The 23-year-old is the first African nay Nigerian to win the award.
  The Super Falcons shot stopper was recognised for her mesmerizing performance for Paris FC this season.
  Nnadozie beat Olympic Lyon'sChristiane Endler, Katarzyna Kiedrzynek of Paris SG, FC Fleury’s Chloe N’Gazi and Kinga Szemik of Stade de Reims to the individual accolade.
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• Palmer Is A Replica Of Messi –Lineker

  14-05-2024 08:06 via completesports.com
  Former Barcelona striker Gary Lineker has described Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer as a brilliant player who possesses the same passing quality as Inter Miami star Lionel Messi.
  Lineker stated this on the backdrop of Palmer's sublime pass to Mykhailo Mudryk that produced the Blues opening goal against Nottingham Forest.
   
  Read Also: Osimhen Remains Chelsea’s Top Priority —Romano
  Recall that Chelsea won the game 3-2 on Saturday to brighten their chances of qualifying for Europe.
  
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• Osimhen Remains Chelsea’s Top Priority —Romano

  14-05-2024 07:41 via completesports.com
  
  Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has disclosed that Chelsea have made Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen their top priority in the summer transfer window.
  Recall that the Nigerian international was on the wish list of the London club at the start of the January transfer window, but his commitment to Napoli slowed down the move.
   
  Read Also: Olofinjana Faults NFF One-Year Contract For Finidi
  However, with Chelsea seeking to add to their striking position, Romano has confirmed that the Blues
  
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• Olofinjana Faults NFF One-Year Contract For Finidi

  13-05-2024 20:25 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigerian international Seyi Olofinjana has faulted the decision of the Nigeria Football Federation (MFF) to offer Super Eagles coach George Finidi a one-year contract.
  Recall that Finidi was officially unveiled on Monday and will take over from Jose Peseiro, who left the job after taking the Super Eagles to the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
   
  Read Also: Boniface Nominated For Bundesliga Rookie Of The Season Award
  Speaking on Monday Night Football on Supersports, Olofinjana
  
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• Boniface Nominated For Bundesliga Rookie Of The Season Award

  13-05-2024 20:21 via completesports.com
  Victor Boniface is in contention for Bundesliga Rookie of the Season award, reports Completesports.com.
  The Nigeria international enjoyed a successful debut campaign for Bayer Leverkusen.
  Boniface won the Rookie award for four consecutive months earlier in the campaign.
  The 24-year-old also won the Bundesliga Player of the Month once.
  Read Also:Chess Heights Oyo, Lagos Monthly Tournaments Crown Champions, Unveil New Talents
  The forward hss already been named in the Bundesliga Team of the Season
  
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• Chess Heights Oyo, Lagos Monthly Tournaments Crown Champions, Unveil New Talents

  13-05-2024 19:34 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria's Chess Heights Monthly tournament series continues to captivate audiences nationwide, with the recent Chess Heights Oyo Monthly Tournament marking its 5th consecutive month of success.Held on Saturday, May 4th, in Ibadan, Oyo State, the event showcased both seasoned players and fresh talent, including a groundbreaking debut from 9-year-old Adaora Nduji, the youngest and first female player to feature in this month's competition.
  In addition to Adaora, the tournament welcomed newcomers
  
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• Boxer Dies After Collapsing Inside Ring During Professional Debut

  13-05-2024 19:09 via completesports.com
  
  A London-based boxer Sherif Lawal has died after he collapsed in the ring during his professional debut on Sunday.
  According to BBC Sport, Lawal was knocked down by Portuguese opponent Malam Varela in the fourth round of a middleweight bout at Harrow Leisure Centre.
  The 29-year-old received treatment from paramedics at the scene and was taken to hospital but later pronounced dead.
  The British Boxing Board of Control said in a statement: "Condolences to the family of Sherif Lawal following his t
  
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• Gov Abiodun Hails Amusan’s Outstanding Performance In Jamaica Invitational

  13-05-2024 19:02 via completesports.com
  Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has hailed World record holder, Tobi Amusan, for emerging as the fastest woman in the women’s 100m hurdles this year after running a blistering 12.40s to win the first Jamaica Athletics Invitational in Kingston.
  In a statement issued on Monday, the Governor emphasized that her achievement has brought pride and honor not only to Ogun State but to Nigeria as a whole.
   
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• Guler, Ceballos Deserve More Playing Time –Ancelotti

  13-05-2024 17:49 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has disclosed that the duo of Arda Güler and Dani Ceballos deserve more playing time with the team.
  Recall that Guler and Ceballos have had limited minutes on the field of play for Real Madrid this season due to injuries.
  However, the Italian tactician, in a chat with AS, stated that in subsequent games they will be given time to impress.
   
  Read Also: Portuguese Club To Sanction Super Eagles Star For Using Phone On Subs’ Bench
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• Portuguese Club To Sanction Super Eagles Star For Using Phone On Subs’ Bench

  13-05-2024 17:36 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria midfielder, Kelechi Nwakali faces serious sanctions by Portuguese SuperLiga side, Chaves after he was caught using his phone while on the substitutes' bench.
  Nwakali started Chaves' league clash withFamalicao last weekend but was replaced at half time by Guima.
  Chaves lost the keenly contested encounter 1-0 with Gustavo Sa scoring the decisive goal for the visitors in first half stoppage time.
  Read Also:Sports Minister Applauds NFF On Finidi’s Appointment, Gusau Promises Total Sup
  
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• Kanu: Arsenal Fighting Hard To Win EPL Title

  13-05-2024 17:31 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigerian international Nwankwo Kanu says Arsenal fighting hard to claim the Premier League title.
  He made this known on the backdrop of the Gunners' impressive 1-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford to return to the summit of the league table.
  Recall that if Manchester City loses to Tottenham on Tuesday, Arsenal will be one game away from winning the title.
   
  Read Also: Sports Minister Applauds NFF On Finidi’s Appointment, Gusau Promises Total Support
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• Sports Minister Applauds NFF On Finidi’s Appointment, Gusau Promises Total Support

  13-05-2024 17:19 via completesports.com
  The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh on Monday praised the leadership of Nigeria Football Federation for settling for an indigenous Head Coach for the Super Eagles, despite the plethora of foreign tacticians who applied for the job.
  Enoh, who spoke at the unveiling ceremony of the Eagles’ new substantive Head Coach, Finidi George at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, charged the NFF to give the former winger all the support to succeed, while also soli
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Finidi Must Ensure Continuity In Super Eagles –Agu

  13-05-2024 17:14 via completesports.com
  Former Nigeria international Alloy Agu has advised the Super Eagles head coach, George Finidi, to ensure he maintains continuity with the team.
  Recall that on Monday, Finidi was officially unveiled by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
   
  Read Also: I Will Not Let Nigerians Down –Finidi
  Speaking shortly after the unveiling, Agu told Completesports.com that Finidi must stick with some of the players against South Africa in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
  "Finidi has been part of the
  
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• I Will Not Let Nigerians Down –Finidi

  13-05-2024 16:53 via completesports.com
  New Super Eagles coach Finidi George has promised Nigerians that he will not let them down.
  Finidi was officially unveiled as the Eagles new coach in Abuja on Monday.
  According to reports, Finidi was handed a one-year contract and will be assisted by his former Eagles teammate Daniel Amokachi.
  Speaking after his unveiling, Finidi said in a video posted on the NFF YouTube channel:"This is a great opportunity given to me to manage the Super Eagles. It is not an easy job for anybody but I'm so hap
  
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  13-05-2024 16:45 via completesports.com
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• Big Boost Casino Review

  13-05-2024 16:01 via completesports.com
  
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• Aina, Awoniyi Up For Nottingham Forest’s Player Of The Season Award

  13-05-2024 15:47 via completesports.com
  Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina are up for the Nottingham Forest Player of the Season award.
  Forest made the announcement on their website on Monday, 13 May, 2024.
  Every Forest player is up for the best player award which will be decided by fans votes.
  The voting will close at midnight on Wednesday 15th May.
  Also Read: Super Eagles: Finidi’sForeign Assistants Unveiled
  The winner will be announced next weekend ahead of Forest's final game of the season against Burnley.
  Awoniyi has featured in 1
  
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• Super Eagles: Finidi’s Foreign Assistants Unveiled

  13-05-2024 15:45 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles head coach Finidi George has named his foreign assistants, reports Completesports.com.
  Finidi was presented to the media by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday.
  The 53-year-old has signed a year’s contract with an option for an additional year.
  Benjamin James, who will serve as his first assistant has has for over a decade being at German Bundesliga club Hoffenheim.
  James made a name for himself while playing for the defunct Police Machine team in Lagos before mov
  
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• Xavi: It Will Be A Disaster Not To Finish Second In La Liga

  13-05-2024 15:27 via completesports.com
  Barcelona coach Xavi has revealed that it would be a big disaster for the club if they failed to finish in the second spot of the Spanish League.
  Recall that Barca will face Real Sociedad later tonight, and a win with a better goal difference will see the team topple Girona in the second-place position.
  However, in a chat with TribalFootball, Xavi stated that Barca must do everything to win their remaining four games.
   
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• Anti-Doping Chief Professor Anugweje Commends Sports Minister Enoh For Growth Of Nigerian Sports

  13-05-2024 14:54 via completesports.com
  Professor Ken Anugweje, Nigeria's anti-doping chief, has applauded the transformative leadership of Senator John Owan Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development, for ushering in a new era of growth and progress in the sports sector.
  Professor Anugweje emphasized that Senator Enoh's leadership style, characterized by open access and transparency, has significantly enhanced trust and confidence in the Ministry of Sports.
  Under Senator Enoh's stewardship, the sports sector has experienced unpreceden
  
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• Stake Casino Review 2024

  13-05-2024 13:55 via completesports.com
  
   
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• Super Eagles: Amokachi, Two Expatriates To Assist Finidi

  13-05-2024 12:54 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George will be assisted by his former international teammate Daniel Amokachi and two expatriates.
  Olatunji Baruwa will keep his position as goalkeeping coach.
  Baruwa also occupied same position under previous head coach Jose Peseiro.
  Amokachi is returning to familiar terrain having worked as an assistant to late coaches, Shaibu Amodu and Stephen Keshi in the past.
  Read Also:Finidi Unveiled As Super Eagles Head Coach
  Finidi was officially unveiled by the Nigeria F
  
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• Finidi Unveiled As Super Eagles Head Coach

  13-05-2024 12:04 via completesports.com
  Former international Finidi George has been unveiled as Super Eagles head coach, reports Completesports.com.
  The unveiling ceremony took place at Nigeria's capital, Abuja on Monday morning.
  Finidi was unveiled by Nigeria's Sports Minister John Enoh and President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau.
  Also at the unveiling ceremony were the Secretary General of the NFF, Mohammed Sanusi as well as top officials of the soccer house and sports ministry.
  The unveiling is expected t
  
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• Nigeria’s Rivers Hoopers Advance To 2024 BAL Playoffs

  13-05-2024 11:51 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Rivers Hoopers beat Rwanda’s Armée Patriotique Rwandaise (APR) 78-71 in the first-ever Basketball Africa League, BAL, double-overtime game and became the first Sahara Conference team to clinch a spot in the BAL Playoffs which are set to tip off at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda on May 24.
  Five Hoopers players scored in double digits with Devine Eke (18 points, 18 rebounds) and Peter Olisemeka (17 points, 19 rebounds) dominating the boards as well. Will Perry added 11 po
  
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  13-05-2024 10:57 via completesports.com
  
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  13-05-2024 10:41 via completesports.com
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• Arsenal Set New Premier League Record After Win Against Man United

  13-05-2024 10:40 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal Set a new Premier League record after securing a hard-fought 1-0 win against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.
  Leandro Trossard's first half strike sealed the win for Premier League title contenders Arsenal.
  The win saw the Gunners leapfrog Manchester City to top spot.
  However, Pep Guardiola's men have a game in hand which is against Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday.Following the win against United, Arsenal have now earned 27 more Premier League wins.
  The current team has overtak
  
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• Super Eagles Midfielder’s Club Teammate Kills 85-Year-Old In Fatal Road Accident

  13-05-2024 10:15 via completesports.com
  The teammate of Super Eagles midfielder Alhassan Yusuf atRoyal Antwerp, Eliot Matazo, has been involved in a fatal road accident that left an 85-year-old cyclist dead.
  According to the Sun, Antwerp confirmed the police gave Matazo saliva and alcohol tests and both were returned negative.
  The elderly cyclist is believed to have passed through a red light with Matazo unable to avoid the accident.
  A statement from Antwerp read: "This morning Eliot Matazo was involved in a serious traffic accident
  
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