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• AFCON 2025: Morocco Unveil Star-Studded Squad

  11-12-2025 18:09 via completesports.com
  Morocco head coach coach Walid Regragui on Friday unveiled a powerful 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, reports Completesports.com. The squad features the country’s biggest stars, led by Achraf Hakimi, Yassine Bounou, Sofyan Amrabat, and striker Youssef En-Nesyri. Regragui kept faith with majority of the players that reached the 2022 World Cup [...]
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• NPFL: Enyimba Target Nine Points In Next Three Matches –Ukaegbu

  15-12-2025 22:27 via completesports.com
  Enyimba interim head coach Lawrence Ukaegbu has expressed the club’s determination to pick nine points in the next three matches of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Recall that the People’s Elephant thrashed Kwara United FC of Ilorin 3-1 on Sunday in Aba, to occupy 8th place on the league table with 23 points. The [...]
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• NNL: Lobi Stars Suspend Technical Adviser Bala

  15-12-2025 21:56 via completesports.com
  Lobi Stars have announced the suspension of their technical adviser Abubakar Bala. The Makurdi club cited poor performance as the reason for their action. Bala has been directed to hand over to chief coach John Onuh with immediate effect. Read Also:NPFL: Rivers United Secure Top Spot, Extend Unbeaten Run ‎”The Interim Management Committee of Lobi [...]
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• NPFL: Rivers United Secure Top Spot, Extend Unbeaten Run

  15-12-2025 19:34 via completesports.com
  Rivers United secured top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, following a 1-0 win over Wikki Tourists at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on Monday. Taofeek Otaniyi scored the winning goal in the 19th minute. Rivers United extended their unbeaten run to nine games. The Port Harcourt club top the standings with [...]
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• I once quit football to become barber — Super Eagles’ new invitee, Akinsanmiro

  15-12-2025 19:29 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabSuper Eagles invitee Ebenezer Akinsanmiro has revealed he once stepped away from football for several years to learn the trade of barbing, unsure if a career in the sport would ever materialise.The 21-year-old midfielder shared his story in an interview with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) media team on Monday, reflecting on his journey from humble beginnings to his first senior national team call-up.Akinsanmiro is one of five new players named in Nigeria’s squad
  
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• AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Number In Cairo Camp Rise To 15 After Bassey, Iwobi, Onyeka Arrival

  15-12-2025 18:39 via completesports.com
  The number of Super Eagles players in camp in preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has risen to 15, following the arrival of Fulham duo Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey and Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka. The arrival of the trip was confirmed by media officer of the Super Eagles Promise Efoghe. Zaidu Sanusi of [...]
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• Maresca: Palmer Deserves To Be Protected

  15-12-2025 17:50 via completesports.com
  Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has disclosed that he will do everything to protect Cole Palmer. He made this known on the backdrop of his impressive display against Everton in Saturday’s Premier League, where he scored a goal. Recall that the England international has started just four Premier League games this season due to groin and [...]
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• Record-breaking World Cup To come – What’s In Store?

  15-12-2025 17:41 via completesports.com
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be unlike any tournament we have seen before. For the first time, three countries – the United States, Canada and Mexico – will share hosting duties, with matches staged across 16 cities including New York/New Jersey, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Toronto and Vancouver. The competition runs from June 11 [...]
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• Turn Your Phone Into A “Mining Rig”? BTC/ETH/XRP Holders Can Use DL Mining To Earn $1-10K Daily Passive Income

  15-12-2025 17:32 via completesports.com
  In the digital economy era, smartphones have transcended their role as communication devices to become all-in-one terminals for payments, social networking, entertainment, and work. Now, these ever-present devices are unlocking new possibilities—transforming into 24/7 “digital currency mining rigs.” Cloud Mining Revolution: A Goldmine in Your Phone Traditional Bitcoin mining requires expensive mining rigs (costing tens [...]
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• Maresca raises support concerns as Chelsea consider Southgate, Zidane as replacement options

  15-12-2025 17:29 via vanguardngr.com
  Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has drawn attention to possible internal tensions at Stamford Bridge after questioning the level of backing he receives from within the club.Although the Blues recorded a comfortable Premier League win over Everton at the weekend, Maresca struck a reflective tone afterwards, revealing that the previous 48 hours had been the most difficult period of his tenure so far. The Italian stopped short of identifying specific individuals but hinted that he has felt a lack
  
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• ‘It’s Up To Him’ –Joshua Breaks Silence On Fury Fight Agreement

  15-12-2025 17:27 via completesports.com
  Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has disclosed that it’s up to Tyson Fury to challenge him for a potential fight in 2026. Joshua and Fury are being lined up for a long-anticipated fight as part of Riyadh Season in 2026, with a September date in London penciled in. No deal has been finalized, but there [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 39 EPL Title Race

  15-12-2025 17:14 via completesports.com
  Manchester City yesterday thrashed Crystal Palace 3-0 and closed the gap on Arsenal to two points. City’s win, their fourth consecutive league victory, keeps them second on 34 points from 16 games, two behind Arsenal. Related: SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 38 Mohammed Salah And Liverpool Conundrum Don’t forget to LIKE 👍, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE 🔔 for [...]
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• AFCON 2025: DR Congo Better Prepared After Facing Eagles, Cameroon in WC playoffs — Desabre

  15-12-2025 17:12 via completesports.com
  DR Congo coach Sébastien Desabre has disclosed that the team’s involvement in the 2026 World Cup playoffs have prepared the Leopards for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that DR Congo defeated the Super Eagles and Indomitable Lions of Cameroon to win the Africa playoffs slot and advance to the Intercontinental playoffs in March. [...]
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• BTC Price Surge Expectations Rise Significantly, Anchor Mining Continues To Earn $4,188 Daily! Its Stable Production Speed Far Exceeds Market Pace

  15-12-2025 16:58 via completesports.com
  Recent crypto market trends indicate a rebound in trading volume, capital inflows, and bullish technical indicators, suggesting a strong upward trend in BTC prices. However, unlike most, while others are still in the “predicting the rise” phase, Anchor Mining is already reaping the market benefits with a daily profit of $4,188. This stable profitability reflects [...]
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• Ex International: AFCON 2025 Title Is Within Eagles’ Grasp

  15-12-2025 16:57 via completesports.com
  Former Nigerian international Dimeji Lawal has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles can lift the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Nigeria will head into the 2025 AFCON looking to build on their runners-up finish at the last tournament, where they lost 2–1 to hosts Ivory Coast in the final. The three-time AFCON champions, [...]
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• Akinsanmiro: Super Eagles’ Invitation A Big Surprise

  15-12-2025 16:04 via completesports.com
  Ebenezer Akinsanmiro has reflected on his maiden invitation to the Super Eagles for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Completesports.com reports. Akinsanmiro was named in Super Eagles’ 28-man squad for the competition by head coach Eric Chelle last week. The 21-year-old has caught the eye with his impressive performances for Serie A club Pisa this [...]
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• Maresca says committed to Chelsea despite outburst

  15-12-2025 15:49 via vanguardngr.com
  Enzo Maresca insisted Monday that he “absolutely” remains committed to his job as Chelsea manager after saying at the weekend he had suffered his “worst 48 hours” since joining the club.The Italian made the surprising comments after his side’s 2-0 win at home to Everton on Saturday, hitting out at unnamed parties for failing to support him and his players, though he stressed that he was not referring to fans.He refused to clarify his comments at a press conference
  
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• NPFL: Nasarawa United Boss Satisfied With Draw Against Plateau United

  15-12-2025 12:41 via completesports.com
  Nasarawa United technical adviser Mbwas Mangut has reacted to his team’s stalemate against Plateau United, reports Completesports.com. The Solid Miners held their hosts to a 0-0 draw at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday. Nasarawa United maintained top spot on the table with 31 points from 17 matches following the result. Mangut said his team [...]
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• Man who ploughed car into Liverpool football parade to be sentenced

  15-12-2025 11:53 via vanguardngr.com
  The sentencing hearing for a British man who ploughed his car through crowds of fans celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League victory, injuring over 100 people, is set to begin on Monday.Paul Doyle broke down in the dock and dramatically changed his plea during his trial in November, admitting to deliberately driving his car through the crowds in Liverpool city centre in May.Doyle, who has been in custody since his arrest at the scene, is due to be sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court over tw
  
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• African players in Europe: Salah off to AFCON amid uncertainty

  15-12-2025 11:47 via vanguardngr.com
  Mohamed Salah heads for Morocco this week to captain Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) amid uncertainty over his future at Liverpool.Salah came off the bench midway through the first half and set up the second goal in a 2-0 Premier League win over Brighton at the weekend.After the match, manager Arne Slot said there was “no issue to resolve” with his star forward, but speculation continues to rumble over the Egyptian’s future after his outburst last weekend.AFP Sport h
  
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• 10 players hit Super Eagles camp

  15-12-2025 10:31 via vanguardngr.com
  No fewer than 10 players have reported to the camp of the Super Eagles as preparations begin for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The Super Eagles’ camp officially opened on Sunday at the Renaissance Hotels, Cairo, with all coaches and backroom staff already in attendance ahead of the tournament.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that goalkeeper Francis Uzoho was the first player to arrive, touching down shortly after 2 a.m. local time, signalling the start of full squad mobil
  
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• AFCON: Uzoho dismisses talks of rivalry with Nwabali

  15-12-2025 10:14 via vanguardngr.com
  Super Eagles Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has declared his readiness for international duty following his recall for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Uzoho was named among three goalkeepers in Head Coach, Eric Chelle’s 28-man squad, ending over a year’s absence from the national team.The goalkeeper last featured for Nigeria in a March 2024 international friendly against Ghana, before missing subsequent competitive fixtures.Speaking on his retu
  
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• AFCON 2025: Sanusi Lands In Egypt, 11 Players Now In Super Eagles Camp

  15-12-2025 09:54 via completesports.com
  FC Porto left-back Zaidu Sanusi is the latest player to arrive the Super Eagles Cairo, Egypt ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Sanusi ‘s arrival now brings the number of players in camp to 11. Media officer of the Super Eagles dislcosed that 12 more players are expected today (Monday, 15 [...]
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• ‘He Was Exceptional’ – Hellas Verona Defender Hails Orban After Win Over Fiorentina

  15-12-2025 09:14 via completesports.com
  Hellas Verona defender Armel Bella-Kotchap has labelled Gift Orban “exceptional” after the forward bagged a brace in the club’s 2-1 victory over Fiorentina on Sunday, reports Completes ports.com. Man of the Match Orban was the difference between the bottom two teams in the Serie A encounter. Orban, who replaced Giovane in the 35th minute opened [...]
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• Man City Still A Work In Progress –Guardiola

  15-12-2025 08:25 via completesports.com
  Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has disclosed that the team are still a work in progress following his expensive overhaul of the squad since last season. The Spanish tactician made this known after the Citizens thrashed Crystal Palace 3-0 in Sunday’s Premier League game. In a chat with the club’s website, Guardiola stated that the [...]
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• Hamann: Wirtz Made Wrong Choice Joining Liverpool

  15-12-2025 07:02 via completesports.com
  Liverpool hero Didi Hamann believes Florian Wirtz made the wrong decision joining the Reds this summer. Wirtz, a £100m summer signing from Bayer Leverkusen, has struggled to adapt to the Premier League and is yet to register a single goal after 16 games in the competition. Speaking with Sky Deutschland, Hamann stated that the Germany [...]
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• Akor Delighted To End Goal Drought

  15-12-2025 06:50 via completesports.com
  Sevilla striker Akor Adams is full of excitement after ending his nine-game goal drought, reports Completesports.com. The Nigeria international starred in Sevilla’s 4-0 drubbing of Real Oviedo at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on Sunday afternoon, scoring once and also providing two assists. Akor opened scoring for the Rojiblancos after four minutes. The forward then set [...]
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• AFCON 2025: It’s A Relief To Be Back In Super Eagles –Uzoho

  15-12-2025 06:48 via completesports.com
  Francis Uzoho has said it is a relief for him to be back in the Super Eagles after making the final 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Uzoho has been out of the Super Eagles for long since Stanley Nwabali became the undisputed first choice. But it was a surprise [...]
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• AFCON 2025: It’s A Relief To Be Back In Super Eagles

  15-12-2025 06:48 via completesports.com
  Francis Uzoho has said it is a relief for him to be back in the Super Eagles after making the final 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Uzoho has been out of the Super Eagles for long since Stanley Nwabali became the undisputed first choice. But it was a surprise [...]
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• AFCON 2025: Lookman, Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel Arrive Super Eagles’ Cairo Camp

  15-12-2025 06:24 via completesports.com
  Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman, defenders Semi Ajayi and Bright Osayi-Samuel have arrived the Super Eagles Renaissance Hotels base in Cairo ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, reports Completesports.com. Among the new arrivals in camp are; goalkeeper Amas Obasogie, Tochukwu Nnadi, and Igoh Ogbu. They joined Francis Uzoho, Stanley Nwabali, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, and Fisayo [...]
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