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• Rohr: Ndidi Won’t Have Injury Worries At World Cup

  23-05-2018 19:09 via completesportsnigeria.com
  By David Meshioye Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr is confident Wilfred Ndidi will not suffer any setbacks at the World Cup after the Leicester City midfielder recovered in time to rejoin the national team on Monday, Completsportnigeria.com reports. Ndidi stepped up his rehabilitation programme to return to shape for Nigeria’s World Cup campaign after copping […]
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• EPL: Liverpool Will Do Everything To Overcome Everton –Van Dijk

  23-04-2024 07:05 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool defender, Virgil van Dijk has called on his teammates to focus on Wednesday's Premier League game against Everton.
  Recall that the Reds defeated Fulham at the weekend to move joint top with Arsenal, who are top of the league on goals difference.Read Also: 3 Top Candidates, 3 Unfavoured For Super Eagles Top Job
  However, in a chat with TribalFootball, the Dutch international stated that the players will do their very best to pick the maximum points against Everton.
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• Bellingham Will Be Real Madrid Legend –Raul

  22-04-2024 18:40 via completesports.com
  Real Madrid legend Raul says he's optimistic Jude Bellingham will certainly be a legend in the club.
  He made this known on the backdrop of his impressive display in the team's 3-2 win over Barcelona in Sunday's El Clasico.
  Recall that the England international netted the match winner in the encounter.
   
  Read Also: Premier League Inducts Terry, Cole Into Hall Of Fame
  Speaking on his performance, Raul said,"For me Jude Bellingham has been the player who has most impressed me for his youth. I
  
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• Premier League Inducts Terry, Cole Into Hall Of Fame

  22-04-2024 17:07 via completesports.com
  Five-time Premier League winners, John Terry and Andrew Cole have been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.
  According to the League's official website, following the combination of the Premier League Awards Panel's and fans' votes from across the globe, the pair were chosen from a shortlist of 15 former players.
  They become the 23rd and 24th inductees into the Premier League Hall of Fame, joining Ashley Cole, who was also awarded the highest honor by the League this year.
  On Tuesday i
  
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• NFF To Organize Monthly Football Awards

  22-04-2024 16:02 via completesports.com
  
  The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday announced the imminence of a Football Awards that will recognize, celebrate and reward the best players and coaches in the Nigeria game on a monthly basis.
  These Awards, meant to further generate, enable and inspire positive conversations around the Nigeria game at home and abroad, will feature seven categories in its initial format, highlighting the contributions of players and coaching staff across the ‘beautiful game.’
  The NFF Award
  
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• Chelsea Star Doubtful For Clash At Arsenal

  22-04-2024 15:25 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea could be without Cole Palmer for Tuesday's clash away at Premier League leaders Arsenal.
  Pochettino told journalists on Monday that Palmer is struggling to recover from illness.
  "Today, no (he cannot play). We will see tomorrow morning. Today, I don't believe he can be involved."Even if he is good tomorrow, maybe he is not in a condition to play. We hope he can recover from this situation and be involved with the team."
  Palmer, who played in Saturday's 1-0 FA Cup semi-final defeat by Ma
  
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• Eze: Crystal Palace Made Life Miserable For West Ham

  22-04-2024 14:25 via completesports.com
  
  Crystal Palace star, Ebere Eze has revealed that his teammates made life miserable for West Ham in their 5-1 win at the weekend in the Premier League.
  Eze, who netted a goal in the victory, told BBC Sports that the team was at its best as they rattled West Ham.
  He also urged the players to maintain the same tempo when they visit Newcastle United on Wednesday.
   
  Read Also: 3 Top Candidates, 3 Unfavoured For Super Eagles Top Job
  “That's a big one for us. We're confident right now and it
  
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• 3 Top Candidates, 3 Unfavoured For Super Eagles Top Job

  22-04-2024 14:22 via completesports.com
  
  With just two months until the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin, many Nigerians are still worried about the absence of a substantive coach who will manage the team.
  Completesports.com's AUSTINE AKHILOMEN highlights three top candidates: Emmanuel Amuneke, Domènec Torrent, and Toni Conceicao, who seem to be the top three picks of the Nigerian authorities from which one will emerge to become the substantive replacement for Jose Peseiro - as the new Head Coach
  
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• ‘Cyriel Is Scoring His Goals’ — Rangers Boss Claims Dessers Now A Better Striker

  22-04-2024 14:15 via completesports.com
  Rangers manager Philippe Clement claimed Cyriel Dessers is now a better striker and backed the Nigerian to keep flourishing at the club.
  Dessers, who arrived Rangers from Italian club Cremonese last summer has scored 19 goals across all competitions for the Light Blues this season.
  The striker is however yet to win over majority of the Rangers fans, who expected him to do more for the club.
  Read Also:NBA Playoff Odds: Who Should You Back Now To Win The Championship?
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• NFF President Visits Injured Simon In France

  22-04-2024 12:46 via completesports.com
  
  President of theNigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau paid a visit to Nantes star Moses Simon in France last weekend.
  Simon is currently recuperating from injury after undergoing surgery last month.
  The 28-year-old sustained the injury during Nigeria's international friendly against the Eagles of Mali.
  Read Also:NBA Playoff Odds: Who Should You Back Now To Win The Championship?
  The winger fractured his fibula after colliding with the Malian goalkeeper in the 33rd minute of the encoun
  
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• NBA Playoff Odds: Who Should You Back Now To Win The Championship?

  22-04-2024 11:49 via completesports.com
  At the beginning of the 2023-24 NBA Season, the list of championship contenders included (in no specific order) the Denver Nuggets, Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, Milwaukee Bucks, both the LA Lakers and Clippers, Golden State Warriors, and the Miami Heat.
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  Thanks to crafty trades, free-agent pickups, and the simple fact of actually meshing together as a healthy cohesive unit, the parity in the NBA standings has made this season one of the closest in recent memory, minus the Boston Celtic
  
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• Rangers Boss Talks Up Balogun’s Performance In Win Over Heart

  22-04-2024 10:27 via completesports.com
  
  Rangers manager Philippe Clement has singled out Leon Balogun for commendation following the side's Scottish Cup semi-final victory over Heart on Sunday.
  Balogun, whomade his first start for the Gers since February played a key role in the 2-0 win at the Hampden Park.
  His compatriot Cyriel Dessers scored the two goals for the Light Blues in the encounter.
  The centre-back was a rock at the back for Rangers in the game.
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• AFN Prepares Nigeria-Based Athletes For Paris 2024 Olympics

  22-04-2024 10:24 via completesports.com
  
  The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), has assured that serious preparations are ongoing ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics amidst swirling rumours of inactivity, emphasising its commitment to ensuring Nigeria's representation at the global sporting event.
  A Press Release signed by the Secretary-General of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Rita Mosindi, and made available to Completesports.com, addressed federation's ongoing preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
  She highlighted t
  
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• FA Cup: Coventry Made Man United Look Like Championship Team –Keane

  22-04-2024 09:26 via completesports.com
  Manchester United legend Roy Keane says his former side looked like a Championship side against Coventry despite progressing into the FA Cup final on Sunday.United led the semi-final 3-0 but Coventry fought back to level the score and forced the game to extra-time.
  Coventry went close to completing an epic comeback in extra-time when they hit the crossbar before having a goal disallowed by an ultra-tight VAR call in the 121st minute.
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• Barca Should Appoint Mourinho As Manager –Rivaldo

  22-04-2024 09:09 via completesports.com
  Barcelona great Rivaldo has urged the club not to hesitate to appoint Jose Mourinho as manager to replace Xavi.
  Recall that the Portuguese international is available after his dismissal by Roma earlier this season.
  Xavi will leave Barca at the end of the season.
  However, in a chat with Mundo Deportivo, Rivaldo stated that Mourinho will do a perfect job for Barca.
   
  Read Also: Dessers Relishes Rangers’ Scottish Cup Win Over Hearts
  "There are many fans who would not approve of coaches o
  
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• AI8: Guaranteed 133-Fold Increase In Deposits To A New Blockchain Calculated By Artificial Intelligence

  22-04-2024 09:00 via completesports.com
  The world's largest crypto businessmen claim that investing is also a kind of sport: you need to study and train a lot, study the “playing field”, have endurance and willpower to stop in time. And also to calculate a lot and still hope for luck.
  Until recently this was indeed the case. Ordinary people without traditional experience and mindset either could not, or were afraid to enter the world of cryptocurrency investments, or lost money by investing in the wrong coin, or closed th
  
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• Dessers Relishes Rangers’ Scottish Cup Win Over Hearts

  22-04-2024 08:16 via completesports.com
  
  Cyriel Dessers was delighted to be the hero for Rangers in their Scottish Cup semi-final victory over Hearts.
  Dessers grabbed a brace as the Light Blues claimed a 2-0 win over Hearts at the Hampden Park.
  The Nigeria international also praised playmaker Todd Cantwell for setting him up for the two goals.
  “When you reach a final with Rangers you are always happy. It wasn’t easy but we got the job done," Dessers told Rangers TV.
  “We started well and we got the goal, which gives y
  
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• Plumptre Undergoes Successful Surgery

  22-04-2024 07:31 via completesports.com
  Super Falcons and Ittihad defender Ashleigh Plumptre has undergone a successful surgery.
  Plumptre revealed this in a post on her X handle.
  The former Leicester player missed the Falcons' Paris 2024 Olympic final qualifier against South Africa due to injury.
  Her last outing for the Falcons was the Olympic qualifiers against Cameroon inside the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja.
  "Thank you to everyone at @ittiladiesclub and to Dr Pieter D’Hooge at @Aspetar for supporting me through my first surge
  
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• Lookman Bags Two Assists In Atalanta’s Win At Monza

  22-04-2024 01:17 via completesports.com
  
  Ademola Lookman provided the two assists for Atalanta's two goals in their 2-1 win away to Monza, in the Serie A on Sunday.
  Prior to the win against Monza, Atalanta had failed to win their last two games (one draw, one loss).
  Atalanta took the lead in the 44th minute after Lookman set up Charles De Ketelaere.
  Also Read: Boniface, Tella Feature As Leverkusen Snatch Late Goal Vs Dortmund To Extend Unbeaten Run
  In the 72nd minute Lookman provided his second assist as he laid the ball for El Bilal
  
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• NPFL: Rangers Fall To Rivers United, Enyimba Draw Away

  21-04-2024 21:51 via completesports.com
  
  Leaders Rangers fell to a 2-0 defeat against Rivers United in Port Harcourt on Sunday.
  Fidelis Ilechukwu's side however maintained top spot on the table despite the defeat.
  Alex Oyowah and Deputy Echeta were the goal scorers for Rivers United in the game.
  Holders Enyimba stayed in second position after they held their hosts Sunshine Stars to a 1-1 draw in Akure.
  Promise Awosanmi gave Sunshine Stars the lead a minute after the break, while Chidiebere Nnachi equalised for the visitors 19 minutes
  
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• Boniface, Tella Feature As Leverkusen Snatch Late Goal Vs Dortmund To Extend Unbeaten Run

  21-04-2024 20:37 via completesports.com
  Leverkusen extended their unbeaten streak, as Josip Stanisic's stoppage time goal secured a dramatic 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga on Sunday.
  The newly crowned Bundesliga championshave now stretched their unbeaten run to 45 games in all competitions this season.
  Super Eagles forwards Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella were in action for Leverkusen.
  Boniface came on in the 84th minute while Tella was taken off with 20 minutes left.
  Dortmund thought they had done enough to en
  
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• EPL: Iwobi Subbed Off In Fulham Loss To Liverpool

  21-04-2024 20:20 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi was in action as Fulham lost 3-1 to Liverpool in Sunday's Premier League game.
  The Nigerian international, who was making his 26th appearance, has netted five goals and bagged two assists this ongoing season for Fulham.
  He was substituted in the 85th for Adama Traore.
   
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  Ryan Gravenberch thundered home his first top-flight goal for the Reds and Diogo Jota’s smart finish st
  
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• Man United Survive Coventry Scare, To Face Man City In FA Cup Final

  21-04-2024 20:09 via completesports.com
  Manchester United survived a late scare from Coventry to book a place in the final of the FA Cup on Sunday.
  The Red Devils were cruising to a record 22nd FA Cup final thanks to goals by Scott McTominay, Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes.
   
  Read Also: Dessers Double Against Hearts Sends Rangers Into Scottish Cup Final
  But Coventry, playing in their first FA Cup semi-final since 1987, fought back with goals by Ellis Simms and Callum O'Hare before Haji Wright stroked home a stoppage-time penal
  
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• Dessers Double Against Hearts Sends Rangers Into Scottish Cup Final

  21-04-2024 19:23 via completesports.com
  A Cyriel Dessers double saw Rangers into the final of the Scottish Cup with a 2-0 victory over Hearts at Hampden on Sunday.
  Dessers was on target in either half for to send the Scottish giants into the final.
  He has now taken his tally in all competitions to 19 this season.
  For his Nigerian teammate, Leon Balogun, it was a first start since February.
  It was a fantastic start for Rangers and they got their reward early as they took advantage with Dessers opening the scoring in the 5th minute.
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• Cyriel Dessers double takes Rangers past Hearts to set up Old Firm cup final

  21-04-2024 19:13 via soccernews.com
  A Cyriel Dessers double took Rangers past Hearts in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup semi-final to set up an Old Firm final. The enigmatic Gers striker slid in the opener after five minutes and then sealed the victory in the 78th minute for a 2-0 win, leaving the Tynecastle club still searching for their first […]
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• Champions League chasing Aston Villa bounce back to beat Bournemouth

  21-04-2024 19:10 via soccernews.com
  Aston Villa’s push to secure Champions League football continued as Unai Emery’s men came from behind to beat Bournemouth 3-1 at Villa Park. Having gone a goal down through Dominic Solanke’s 31st-minute penalty, Villa turned things around with Morgan Rogers equalising in first-half stoppage time, Moussa Diaby putting them ahead just before the hour mark […]
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• Danny Rohl likes what he sees as Wednesday climb out of drop zone with away win

  21-04-2024 19:02 via soccernews.com
  Danny Rohl saluted Sheffield Wednesday’s ‘courageous’ performance after they beat Blackburn 3-1 to move out of the Sky Bet Championship relegation zone. An exquisite Josh Windass lob in the sixth minute put Wednesday ahead but Sammie Szmodics equalised three minutes later with a clinical finish. Wednesday took control when Marvin Johnson got on the end […]
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• Nottingham Forest launch bitter attack on referees chiefs over penalty claims

  21-04-2024 18:38 via soccernews.com
  Nottingham Forest have launched a bitter attack on referees chiefs after they were denied three penalties during their costly 2-0 Premier League defeat at Everton. Forest were furious not to be awarded spot-kicks by Anthony Taylor for challenges on Giovanni Reyna and Callum Hudson-Odoi by Ashley Young, who in the meantime had looked fortunate to […]
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• Khadija Shaw brace helps Man City move three points clear at top of WSL table

  21-04-2024 18:35 via soccernews.com
  Khadija Shaw scored two goals to help Manchester City move three points clear at the top of the Women’s Super League with an emphatic 5-0 victory over West Ham. City made their breakthrough in the very first minute when Leila Ouahabi placed in Jess Park’s low cross and Shaw got herself on the scoresheet by […]
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• Everton ease worries with victory over relegation rivals Nottingham Forest

  21-04-2024 17:49 via soccernews.com
  Everton eased their relegation worries with 2-0 victory over fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest, who once again had reason to feel aggrieved about refereeing decisions going against them. A rare goal from Idrissa Gueye was followed by a similar long-range strike from Dwight McNeil on his 200th Premier League appearance to secure a second-successive home win […]
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