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• All Nigerian Coaches Should Support Finidi To Succeed As Super Eagles Coach –Ikhana

  14-05-2024 23:12 via completesports.com
  Onetime Africa Coach of the Year, Kadiri Ikhana, has commended the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, for appointing an indigenous coach to handle Super Eagles and urges all Nigerian coaches to support Finidi George to succeed, Completesports.com reports.
  Speaking exclusively with Completesports.com, Ikhana reiterated that Finidi George deserved the appointment having assisted former Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro for about 20 months, positing that he is the best man for the job.
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• NPFL: Fans Trouble Halt Rangers Vs Enyimba, Remo Stars Lose To Lobi Stars

  09-06-2024 22:39 via completesports.com
  The oriental derby clash between Rangers and Enyimba was halted after fans invaded the pitch and disrupted the game.
  The incident occurred deepinto stoppage time after the centre referee awarded a penalty to Rangers.
  Enyimba players protested the decision and walked out of the pitch.
  Elsewhere,Remo Stars stumbled in their title bid after going down to a 3-2 defeat at Lobi Stars.
  Christian Izuchukwu gave the home team the leadin the sixth minute, while Chinedu Chukwu added the second seven minut
  
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• 2026 WCQ: How We Can Overcome Benin Republic –Finidi

  09-06-2024 22:39 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles head coach Finidi George has explained how his team can secure the three points against Benin Republic in Monday's Group C 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
  The Eagles recorded their third straight draw in the qualifiers after a 1-1 scoreline with South Africa in Uyo on Friday.
  They had recorded the same scoreline against Lesotho and Zimbabwe on matchday 1 and 2 in November, 2023.
  After the South Africans took the lead through Themba Zwane before Fisayo Dele-Bashiru equalised early in
  
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• 5 อันดับ ทางเข้าpg เว็บตรง ที่ดีที่สุด ใหม่ล่าสุด 2024

  09-06-2024 21:47 via completesports.com
   รวมเว็บไซต์ 5 อันดับ ทางเข้าPG ที่ดีที่สุด ในตอนนี้ อัพเดทใหม่ล่าสุด 2024 ทางเข้าpg หม
  
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• U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos Thrash Liberia In Monrovia

  09-06-2024 20:41 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria's Flamingos thrashed hostsLiberia 4-1 in the first leg of their 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifier in Monrovia on Sunday.
  Shakirat Moshood opened scoring for Nigeria in the 19th minute.
  The visitors doubled their advantage through Peace Effiong 10 minutes later.
  Prolific striker Harmony Chidi netted Flamingos third goal of the game nine minutes before the break.
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• Nottingham Forest Ready To Sell Awoniyi

  09-06-2024 20:18 via completesports.com
  Nottingham Forest would listen to offers for Super Eagles forward, Taiwo Awoniyi this summer.
  Awoniyi has established himself as one of leading marksman in the English Premier League.
  The 26-year-old was Nottingham Forest's top scorer in his first maiden campaign at the club.
  Read Also:2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Can’t Afford To Lose Against Benin Republic — Finidi
  The striker also started last season on an impressive note before he was hampered by a groin injury.
  Awoniyi retuned to acti
  
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• Rashford Will Bounce Back From Euro 2024 Snub –Jones

  09-06-2024 19:10 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester United defender Phil Jones says he's optimistic Marcus Rashford will bounce back from his Euros 2024 snub by Gareth Southgate.
  Jones in a chat with Ladbrokes admitted he was surprised England chose not to include the United striker in their squad.
  "Listen, the type of players that England have got to pick from these days... it's an absolutely incredible pool of talent, and so you're always going to be left with a couple of big players missing out. Obviously Marcus Rashford is t
  
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• Euro 2024: Italy Can Surprise Everyone –Sacchi

  09-06-2024 18:48 via completesports.com
  Legendary former Milan coach Arrigo Sacchi has suggested that Italy can surprise everyone heading into the EUROs.
  Italy will play their final preparation match before this summer’s tournament against Bosnia on Sunday evening.
  Italy will then play their first game of EURO 2024 against Albania on Saturday evening at Borussia Dortmund’s Signal Iduna Park.
  Sacchi believes that Italy could be dark horses for the tournament as long as the players buy into Spaletti’s philosophy.The 1
  
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• Arteta Must Sign Watkins –Walcott

  09-06-2024 18:46 via completesports.com
  
  Former Arsenal star, Theo Walcott has called on Mikel Arteta to sign Ollie Watkins this summer.
  Walcott also feels the player in question should have Premier League experience.
  He told The Sun that Watkins has established himself in the Premier League.
   
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  "Arsenal did great, they competed throughout the whole season and learnt a lot from previous mistakes.
  "I think what Mikel Arteta has done an
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Can’t Afford To Lose Against Benin Republic — Finidi

  09-06-2024 18:36 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George has said his side can't afford to lose against Benin Republic, reports Complete sports.com.
  The three-time African champions will face Gernot Rohr's side in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday three fixture at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan on Monday.
  The Super Eagles are still searching for their first win in the qualifiers after drawing their opening three games.
  The West Africans occupy fifth position on the Group C table with three p
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Land In Abidjan For Benin Clash

  09-06-2024 17:39 via completesports.com
  
  The Super Eagles have arrived Abidjan ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture against the Squirrels of Benin.
  The players and their officials, according to media officer, Promise Efoghe arrivedAbidjan on Sunday afternoon.
  They are howeverexpected to observe their final training session ahead of the game later this evening.
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  The session will hold at the venue of th
  
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• Paris 2024: National Trials Will Serve As Selection For Nigerian Athletes –AFN Technical Director 

  09-06-2024 17:13 via completesports.com
  
  The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has disclosed that the national trials will serve as selection for the nation's athletes ahead of the Paris Olympic Games.
  AFN Technical Director Samuel Onikeku stated this in a chat with AFN media during the just concluded Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Region 2 championship.
   
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  Onikeku stated that after the two competitions in Benin City, Edo State, and Douala in Cameroun, Team Nige
  
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• Terry Is My Role Model –Adarabioyo

  09-06-2024 16:25 via completesports.com
  Chelsea signing Tosin Adarabioyo has revealed that former Blues defender, John Terry is his role model.
  Recall that Adarabioyo signed a four-year contract with Chelsea after completing his medical with the west London club earlier this week.In a chat with chelseafc.com, he said that he has been learning from Terry’s leadership and aggressive style of play.
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  "I take aspects of their games into my own. Like John Te
  
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• Bayelsa Queens Confirm Death Of Head Coach Okara

  09-06-2024 16:24 via completesports.com
  Nigeria Women's Football League (NWFL) Bayelsa Queens have announced the death of their head coach Domo Okara.
  Bayelsa Queens confirmed Okara's death in a statement on their X handle on Saturday.
  The cause of Okara's death is not yet known.
  "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our cherished Technical Adviser, Coach Domo Okara. His impact on Bayelsa Queens is unforgettable.
  "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Thank you, Coach. You’ll be deeply missed."
  Okara led Ba
  
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• Lower Your Asking Price For Osimhen –Arsenal Tell Napoli

  09-06-2024 16:07 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal have urged Napoli president, Aurelio De Laurentiis to lower his asking price for Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen.
  Recall that the Nigerian international has been on the Gunners' radar since the January transfer window after his release clause was announced.
   
  Read Also: Euro 2024: Ronaldo Will Play Pivotal Role For Portugal –Mourinho
  However, both parties are yet to come to an agreement, as the London club is requesting a lower price in a bid to sign Osimhen.
  Despite Arse
  
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• Euro 2024: Ronaldo Will Play Pivotal Role For Portugal –Mourinho

  09-06-2024 15:47 via completesports.com
  Fenerbahce manager, Jose Mourinho, has predicted that Portugal star, Cristiano Ronaldo will play a pivotal role for hos team at the fast approaching Euro 2024.
  The Portuguese tactician in a chat with RTP, stated that Ronaldo will score goals at the tournament.
   
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  “Cristiano is the one who knows how he feels, what his goals are, how the coach wants to use him, whether to play every minute of every gam
  
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• Arsenal Interested In £65m-rated Solanke

  09-06-2024 14:28 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal have been linked with a move for Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke for £65million this summer.
  Mikel Arteta is expected to welcome some fresh faces to his dressing room this summer to help bridge the gap on last season’s Premier League winners Manchester City.The Spaniard is hoping to bring in another versatile defender, whilst also signing a forward who can provide cover for Bukayo Saka on the right wing.
  Acquiring the services of a top-quality striker is also a priority
  
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• Oriental Derby: Enyimba Ready To Put Up A Show Against Rangers — Yemi

  09-06-2024 13:21 via completesports.com
  
  Enyimba head coach, Olanrewaju Yemi says his side have what it takes to beat Rangers in Sunday's oriental derby with Rangers.
  The Nigeria Premier Football League champions will be away to Rangers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu on Sunday (today).
  It’s a league decider and we’re going to Enugu to have fun, enjoy our game, stick to the game plan, and the focus would be on us,” Yema told the club's official website.
  “We’ve worked tirelessly to perfect our strateg
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Must Win Their Remainder Games –Akuneto

  09-06-2024 10:40 via completesports.com
  Nigeria-born English National League side Oldham Athletic's U19s Coach, Chuks Akuneto, has posited that Super Eagles must win their remainder matches in the Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers to stand a chance of earning a spot in the USA/Canada/Mexico showpiece, Completesports.com reports.
  One-all draw with Bafana Bafana of South Africa Friday in Uyo appears to have boxed the three time African Champions into a tight corner, and Akuneto, a 46-year-old UEFA A licensed coach,
  
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• Police Brief England Players Amid Fears Homes Maybe Targeted By Gangs During Euros 2024

  09-06-2024 10:04 via completesports.com
  
  England’s Euro 2024 players have received special briefings from police and security chiefs amid fears of copycat burglaries akin to the World Cup raid on Raheem Sterling’s home in 2022.
  According to the Telegraph, the Football Association arranged a presentation in which officers gave concerned players a specific checklist on how to protect themselves and their loved ones as they fly out to Germany.
  Personal security had been identified as a major priority for the players after Ste
  
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• Onyedika On Crystal Palace Radar

  09-06-2024 09:17 via completesports.com
  English Premier League side, Crystal Palace, are keen to add Super Eagles midfielder, Raphael Onyedika to their ranks, Completesports.com understands.
  Onyedika has spent the last two seasons in the Belgian top league with Club Brugge but it has emerged that English Premier League bell has began to ring quick and loud for the Ozalla Football Academy product who equally had a spell in the Danish league with FC Midtjylland.
  "Onyedika could be on his way to the English Premier League. There has bee
  
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• Van Dijk Knows How To Scare Strikers –Saliba

  09-06-2024 07:34 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal defender William Saliba has revealed that Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has a way of scaring strikers.
  The France international in a chat with TribalFootball, stated that the the Dutchman sets the standard for centre-halves.
   
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  Speaking from the France camp, he said: "Van Dijk has aura.
  "He's the boss. He commands everything. You can feel he's scaring strikers away. And I'm starting to fe
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Dele-Bashiru Thrilled With Bafana Goal , Shifts Attention To Benin Clash

  09-06-2024 06:03 via completesports.com
  
  Fisayo Dele -Bashiru can't hide his excitement after scoring on his competitive debut for Nigeria against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa, reports Completesports.com.
  The Hatayspor of Turkey midfielder was a surprise inclusion in the starting line-up against Hugo Broos' men and he marked his first start in a competitive game for the Super Eagles with a superb goal.
  Thembo Zwane gave Bafana Bafana the lead on 29 minutes.
  Dele-Bashiru then levelled scores for the Super Eagles immediately after
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Iwobi Focuses On Benin Republic Vs Super Eagles After South Africa Draw

  09-06-2024 00:44 via completesports.com
  
  Alex Iwobi has put behind the disappointing 1-1 draw against South Africa and his focused on Monday's game with Benin Republic in Côte d'Ivoire.
  For the third consecutive game the Eagles recorded a 1-1 draw in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
  In Friday's game against Bafana Bafana, the team had Fisayo Dele-Bashiru to thank as his early second half goal cancelled out Thembo Zwane's first half opener.
  Iwobi had a hand in the equaliser as his through pass found the Hatayspor st
  
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• Euro 2024: Italy Lacks The Talents To Retain European Title –Mourinho

  09-06-2024 00:21 via completesports.com
  Jose Mourinho has said Italy do not possess the squad talented enough to retain the European Championship.
  Italy would head to the Euros with the hopes of becoming the first team to defend the European title since Spain in 2012.
  But the former Roma boss has dismissed Luciano Spalletti's men's chances of retaining it.“I don’t believe it, no," Mourinho told RTP."They don’t have a very talented squad and I don’t believe they will win again.”
  When asked who are his fav
  
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• Arsenal Send Message To Napoli Over Osimhen Transfer

  09-06-2024 00:01 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal have made it clear to Napoli that they will not meet Victor Osimhen’s €130 million release clause.
  Mikel Arteta is looking to add a new striker to his squad after narrowly missing out on the Premier League title this season.
  It’s understood that RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, who scored 14 goals in the Bundesliga this season, is one of the top candidates on Arsenal’s shortlist and is available due to a €65mrelease clause.
  However, Sky Sports Italy report
  
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• Give Ten Hag More Time At Old Trafford –Van Gaal Tells Man United

  08-06-2024 23:24 via completesports.com
  Former Man United manager, Louis van Gaal has called on the Red Devils owner to give Erik Ten Hag more time to deliver more laurels at the club.
  Recall that the Dutch tactician helped Man United to win the FA Cup title recently after overcoming Man City 2-1 in the final.
  In a chat with Sky Sports, Van Gaal urged Man United not to sack Ten Hag.
   
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• 2026 WCQ: NFF Commends Akwa Ibom Governor For Support

  08-06-2024 22:29 via completesports.com
  The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed deep appreciation to the Government and good people of Akwa Ibom State for their support, hospitality and magnanimity before, during and after Friday’s FIFA World Cup qualifying match between the Super Eagles and South Africa’s Bafana Bafana.
  President of the NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau stated that the football-governing body and the Nigeria Football fraternity remain grateful to Governor (Pastor) Umo Eno and other eminent personaliti
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Not Afraid Of Rohr’s Benin Republic — Finidi

  08-06-2024 21:09 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles head coach Finidi George claimed his side have no fear for the Squirrels of Benin Republic.
  The Squirrels are currently managed by former Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr.
  The two teams will clash in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday four encounter at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan on Monday.
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• Swiatek Defeats Paolini, Wins Third Consecutive French Open Title

  08-06-2024 20:49 via completesports.com
  Poland's Iga Swiatek has won her third straight French Open title after defeating Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-1 in the final on Saturday.
  The world No 1, who is now a four-time Roland Garros champion, has five Grand Slam titles to her name.
  Swiatek is the third player after Justine Henin (2005-07) and Monica Seles (1990-92) to lift the Suzanne Lenglen Cup three years in a row since tennis turned professional in 1968.
   
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