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• CHAN 2024 Qualifiers: Home Eagles To Know Foes October 9

  02-10-2024 19:24 via completesports.com
  The home-based Super Eagles will discover their opponent in the qualifiers for the 2024 African Nations Championship on Wednesday, October 9. The draw will be conducted at the CAF’s headquarters in Cairo Egypt. Ahead of the finals, two rounds of qualifiers will take place on a home and away basis. The first round of the […]
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• U-17 WWC: We’re Super Ready For Flamingos — New Zealand captain Eglinton

  15-10-2024 22:46 via completesports.com
  New Zealand captain Alyssha Eglinton has declared the team’s readiness to face Nigeria’s Flamingos. The Young Football Ferns will open their campaign at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup against the West Africans on Wednesday. The encounter will hold at the Estadio Cibao Santiago de los Caballeros CFC Stadium. Read Also:AFCON 2025Q: Super Eagles […]
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• AFCON 2025Q: Super Eagles Maintain Top Spot As Rwanda Beat Benin Republic

  15-10-2024 22:35 via completesports.com
  
  Rwanda recorded their first win in Group D of the AFCON 2025 qualifiers after coming from behind to defeat Benin Republic 2-1 on Tuesday. The defeat leaves Rwanda on five points in third place and Benin Republic remain second on six points. Nigeria’s Super Eagles maintain Top spot on seven points, despite not playing their […]
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• Tuchel Agrees To Become Next England Manager

  15-10-2024 21:49 via completesports.com
  
  Former Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel has reached an agreement with Football Association to become next England manager after the departure of Gareth Southgate this summer. The FA are set to hold a news conference at Wembley on Wednesday with Tuchel likely to be confirmed as Gareth Southgate’s successor.   Read Also: Lookman Keen To Leave […]
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• Lookman Keen To Leave Atalanta For Fresh Challenge

  15-10-2024 21:06 via completesports.com
  
  Ademola Lookman is still eager for a new challenge despite failing to secure a move away from Atalanta this summer. The Nigeria international tried to force an exit over the summer following firm interest from Ligue 1 giants, Paris Saint-Germain. Atalanta however refused to sell Lookman and later welcome him back to the team. Read […]
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• A new era as Nigeria’s Oshodi heads African Table Tennis Federation

  15-10-2024 21:04 via thesun.ng
  
  By Bolaji Okunola
  A new era in the history of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF) begins this Tuesday as Nigeria’s Wahid Enitan Oshodi is unanimously elected as the President of the 54-member continental sports body.
  That is the high point of the Annual General Meeting of the continental body held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He thus becomes the only Nigerian heading a continental sports organisation.
  His tenure is for four years he steps in to replace Khaled El-Salhy who served three
  
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• Palmer Is An Exceptional Player –Gascoigne

  15-10-2024 20:56 via completesports.com
  England’s Great, Paul Gascoigne has described Chelsea star Cole Palmer as an exceptional player. He made this known in an interview with Football365, where he lauded the player’s hunger and determination for goals. “Yeah. God, I didn’t realize how good he was! It’s only the last couple of games I’ve watched him on Match of […]
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• Ex Libya Star Accuses European Media Of Taking Side Amid Super Eagles Maltreatment Saga

  15-10-2024 20:19 via completesports.com
  
  Former Libya international Moatasem Al-Musrati has accused the European media of painting a wrong picture of the Super Eagles maltreatment saga at the Al Abraq airport on Monday. In a post on his official facebook page, the Besitas star noted that European media failed to balance their report by including the way Nigeria also maltreated […]
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• AFCON 2025Q: Black Stars Qualification Hopes Suffer Huge Blow After Defeat To Sudan

  15-10-2024 19:08 via completesports.com
  
  Ghana’s Black Stars suffered a 2-0 loss against Sudan in Group F of the AFCON 2025 qualifiers on Tuesday. It is now a second defeat in four games (two draws) for the four-time AFCON winners. In the first leg played last week, Sudan forced the Black Stars to a 0-0 draw. The Sudanese team is […]
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• AFCON 2025Q: CAF Calls Off Libya Vs Super Eagles Second Leg Qualifier

  15-10-2024 18:28 via completesports.com
  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially called off the AFCON 2025 second leg qualifier between Libya and Nigeria’s Super Eagles. CAF disclosed this in a statement on their media X handle. The game was billed to take place today (Tuesday, October 15, 2024) Benghazi. “The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 […]
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• WAFU B U-20 Tourney: Zubair Unveils Squad As Soname Promises Naira Rain

  15-10-2024 16:55 via completesports.com
  Head Coach Aliyu Zubair has selected talented midfielder Nasiru Salihu and forward Charles Agada among a list of 20 players to fly Nigeria’s flag at the WAFU B U20 Championship kicking off in Lome, Togo on Thursday. The championship is a qualifying tournament for next year’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations. The contingent of 20 […]
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• WAFU B U-20 Tourney: Zubair Lists Agada, Salihu, 18 Others, Soname Promises Naira Rain

  15-10-2024 16:55 via completesports.com
  Head Coach Aliyu Zubair has selected talented midfielder Nasiru Salihu and forward Charles Agada among a list of 20 players to fly Nigeria’s flag at the WAFU B U20 Championship kicking off in Lome, Togo on Thursday. The championship is a qualifying tournament for next year’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations. The contingent of 20 […]
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• Modric On Verge Of Breaking 58-Year-Old Real Madrid Record

  15-10-2024 16:41 via completesports.com
  Real Madrid star, Luka Modric is reportedly set to become the club’s oldest player, a record presently held by Ferenc Puskas. Even though Modric turned 39 this month, he has taken part in every Madrid game this season across all competitions, starting five of nine La Liga games. Modric has already become the oldest player […]
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• Chukwueze May Leave AC Milan On Loan In January

  15-10-2024 15:31 via completesports.com
  Nigeria winger Samuel Chukwueze could leave Serie A giants AC Milan on loan in January. Chukwueze has struggled for regular playing time this season under new manager Paulo Fonseca. According to TMW, the talented winger could be sent away on loan when the transfer window reopens in January. Read Also:Gusau Praises President Tinubu, Commends ValueJet […]
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• Match Preview: Atletico Madrid Vs Leganes

  15-10-2024 14:51 via completesports.com
  Atletico Madrid hosts Leganes at the Wanda Metropolitano in a match from the 10th round of La Liga. Stay with us and our best soccer tips today. It’s going to be interesting! Atletico Madrid are currently third in La Liga with 17 points won and this puts them 7 points behind the leader Barcelona. It […]
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• Gusau Praises President Tinubu, Commends ValueJet Crew For Diligence

  15-10-2024 14:36 via completesports.com
  The President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau on Tuesday expressed the deep appreciation of the NFF and the Nigeria Football family for the warm words of encouragement from the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR following the Super Eagles’ return from a better-forgotten Africa Cup of […]
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• AFCONQ: Pilot gives eye-witness account of Super Eagles ordeal in Libya

  15-10-2024 14:34 via thesun.ng
  
  By Bolaji Okunola
   
  Tunisian pilot who transported the Super Eagles to Libya for their upcoming AFCON qualifiers match has shared details of a mid-flight incident, revealing that they were allegedly ordered by top Libyan authorities to change the flight’s destination.
  In a video circulating on X (formerly Twitter), the pilot described how, despite planning to land at the designated airport, they were instructed by officials to divert to a different one just as they neared their origin
  
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• U-17WWC: New Zealand Confront Nigeria As OFC Champions; Coach Gunn Confident

  15-10-2024 13:52 via completesports.com
  New Zealand Head Coach, Alana Gunn has expressed confidence about her team’s chances at this year’s FIFA U-17 women’s World Cup in Dominican Republic. New Zealand will begin their campaign at this year’s tournament against Nigeria’s Flamingos, on Thursday, October 17. Gunn will be parading the bulk of the players who were part of New […]
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• Libyan Authorities Diverted Eagles Plane From Benghazi To Al-Abraq Airport –Pilot

  15-10-2024 13:33 via completesports.com
  
  The pilot of the chartered aircraft in which the Super Eagles flew to Libya has thrown more light on how the Libyan authorities diverted the plane that was supposed to land in Benghazi to another airport at Al-Abraq. The Tunisian pilot made this known in a video interview posted on X by Sports Journalist Pooja […]
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• U-17 WWC: Flamingos Ready For Battle — Star Forward Chidi

  15-10-2024 13:15 via completesports.com
  Harmony Chidi has declared the Flamingos readiness for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, reports Completesports.com. The biennial competition will kick-off in Dominican Republic on Wednesday. The Flamingos will face New Zealand in their opening fixture at the Santiago De Los Caballeros, CFC Stadium on Wednesday night. Hosts Dominican Republic and Ecuador are the […]
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• Arteta Must Prioritize Winning Premier League Title –Petit

  15-10-2024 13:03 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal hero Emmanuel Petit has urged manager Mikel Arteta to prioritize winning the Premier League title over other titles this season. Recall that Arsenal have been in a position of winning the EPL title twice before being deny the title by Manchester City. Speaking with football london, Petit noted that Arteta must win a trophies […]
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• Man United Stop Multi-million Pound Yearly Payment To Ferguson

  15-10-2024 12:34 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United’s new part-owners, INEOS, have ended a multi-million-pound annual commitment to legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson. After his exit as manager in 2013, Ferguson has been retained as a global club ambassador and club director and remunerated with an annual salary. The only official description of Ferguson’s services as an ambassador to the club […]
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• Super Eagles: Libya threatens legal action over withdrawal from AFCON qualifier

  15-10-2024 11:48 via thesun.ng
  
  The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has threatened legal action following the Super Eagles’ withdrawal from the second-leg match against Libya in Benghazi.
  Speaking in a statement, the LFF alleged that the Super Eagles were uncooperative with the Libyan delegation during the first-leg match amid the inhumane treatment they received in Nigeria.
  According to the body, the treatment meted out to the Libyan team in Nigeria was worse than what the Super Eagles received in Libya.
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• ‘It Was A Horrible Experience’ — Eguavoen Recounts ‘Traumatic Ordeal’ At Libya Airport

  15-10-2024 10:42 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen says the team went through a traumatic experience in Libya. Eguavoen and his players were stranded at the Al Abaq Airport for several hours following their arrival in Libya for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday four encounter against the Mediterranean Knights on Sunday. The Super Eagles […]
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• U-17 WWC: We Want The Trophy — Flamingos Coach Olowookere

  15-10-2024 10:19 via completesports.com
  Flamingos head coach Bankole Olowookere has revealed the team’s ambition ahead of the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Flamingos will be aiming for the title this time around after finishing third at the last edition of the competition in India. Olowookere declared that they want to win the ultimate prize this time around. […]
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• Omorodion: Atletico Madrid Never Informed Me I Will Be Sold To Porto 

  15-10-2024 09:32 via completesports.com
  Porto striker Samu Omorodion has expressed his unhappiness with the way Atletico Madrid sold him without any form of explanation. Signed a year ago from Granada and immediately loaned to Alaves for the season, Omorodion never played a game for Atletico before being sold to Porto. In an interview with Marca, Omorodion stated that he […]
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• I Had To Borrowed Money During My Legal Troubles –Mendy

  15-10-2024 08:31 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has disclosed that he had to borrow money during his legal challenges. Recall that the France international was accused of rape and sexual assault when he was a City player. He was also suspended by City without any form of pay to fight his legal battles. In his witness […]
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• I Had To Borrow Money During My Legal Troubles –Mendy

  15-10-2024 08:31 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has disclosed that he had to borrow money during his legal challenges. Recall that the France international was accused of rape and sexual assault when he was a City player. He was also suspended by City without any form of pay to fight his legal battles. In his witness […]
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• I Was Warned Not To Join Chelsea —Palmer

  15-10-2024 08:00 via completesports.com
  Cole Palmer revealed he was advised against joining Chelsea last year, but making the move to west London “changed my life”. Palmer joined the Manchester City academy at under-eight level and progressed through the age groups, making his first-team debut under Pep Guardiola in 2020. However, the 22-year-old was unable to become an established figure […]
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• AFCON 2025Q: Libya FA Threatens Legal Action Over Nigeria’s Withdrawal

  15-10-2024 07:58 via completesports.com
  The Libya Football Federation has threatened to take legal action against Nigeria after the Super Eagles pull out of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday four encounter. The Super Eagles were stranded at the Al Abaq Airport for several hours after arriving Libya for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday four […]
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