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• Chukwuebuka: Nigeria’s Homegrown Hero Elevates To Global Bodybuilding Judge

  02-05-2024 13:22 via completesports.com
  
  In a striking demonstration of skill and authority, Timothy Ikechukwu Chukwuebuka, a towering figure both in stature and in the Nigerian bodybuilding community, recently made history as a judge at the prestigious 2024 IFBB West African Championships.
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  This remarkable achievement not only elevates Chukwuebuka's status within the sport but also casts a spotlight on Nigeria's rising prominence in global bodybuilding.
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• WAFU B U-17: Golden Eaglets’ SS 1 Student Captain Cletus Wins MOTM Award Again

  20-05-2024 06:25 via completesports.com
  Simon Cletus was named Man of the Match, in the Golden Eaglets' 1-0 win against Niger Republic in Group B, at the WAFU B U-17 tournament in Ghana.
  Cletus, captain of the Golden Eaglets, has now won back-to-back Man of the Match award at the ongoing tournament.
  He first picked up the award in the coach Manu Garba-led side's 0-0 draw against Burkina Faso.
  In Sunday's Second Group B game against Niger Republic, Rapha Adams' first half strike was enough to secure the three points.
  The Eaglets had a
  
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• Best Betting Sites in South Africa- Top Bookmakers

  20-05-2024 06:01 via completesports.com
  Our Picks for the top betting sites in SA In recent years there have been loads of new betting sites joining the local online betting market. It has become very difficult for punters to keep up therefore our team of betting experts at CompleteSports have taken the time to research the South African online betting […]
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• Arsenal Can Win Premier League Title Next Season –Arteta

  19-05-2024 23:32 via completesports.com
  Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, believes the Gunners can win the Premier League next season.
  He made this known after the team narrowly lost the title to Man City this season despite overcoming Everton 2-1 at the Emirates.
   
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  It is the second successive year Arteta’s men are losing the title to City.
  Arteta told fans: “All this is happening because you started believing, you started to be patient and started to understand what
  
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• Ligue 1: Moffi Subbed On As Nice Hold Lille

  19-05-2024 23:26 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles striker, Terem Moffi was in action as Nice hold Lille to a 2-2 draw in Sunday's Ligue 1.
  The Nigerian international, who has made 29 appearances, has netted 11 goals and bagged two assists for Nice this season.
  Moffi came on as a substitute for Evann Guessand in the 64th minute.
   
  Read Also: NPFL: Rivers United Beat Niger Tonardoes In Five-Goal Thriller
  The visitor took the lead in the 10th minute through Laborde's fine finish to silence the home supporters.
  However, Lille leve
  
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• Ligue 1: Akor In Action in Lens, Montpellier’s Four-Goal Thriller

  19-05-2024 23:22 via completesports.com
  
  Akor Adams was in action as Lens played out an entertaining four-goal thriller against Montpellier in Sunday's Ligue 1 game.
  The Nigerian international, who was making his 32 appearances, has netted eight goals and bagged one assist this season for Montpellier.
   
  Read Also: WAFU B U-17: 10-Man Golden Eaglets Beat Niger Republic 1-0
  He was substituted in the 79th minute for Sylla after an impressive display. 
  The host netted the opening goal in the 4th minute through Wahi before extendi
  
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• WAFU B U-17: 10-Man Golden Eaglets Beat Niger Republic 1-0

  19-05-2024 22:39 via completesports.com
  Nigeria's Golden Eaglets picked up their first win at the 2024 WAFU B U-17 tournament after edging Nigeria Republic 1-0 on Sunday.
  The coach Manu Garba-led side had to secure victory the hard way following a red card to Okorie Chibuike in the second half.
  Niger Republic went into the game onntbe back of a 3-2 win against Togo while the Eaglets drew 0-0 with Burkina Faso.
  A Rapha Adams goal in the 31st minute was enough to secure the Eaglets' first win.
  The Eaglets had to play most part of the s
  
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• NPFL: Rivers United Beat Niger Tonardoes In Five-Goal Thriller

  19-05-2024 21:39 via completesports.com
  
  Rivers United eased their relegation fears after defeating Niger Tonardoes 3-2 in a thrilling contest at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on Sunday.
  The victory ended a run of four games without a win for the former Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions.
  Captain Nyima Nwagua gave the home team the lead in the 15th minute.
  Ekerette Udom doubled the advantage five minutes later.
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• Osayi-Samuel Helps Fenerbahce Beat Galatasaray Away To Keep Title Hopes Alive

  19-05-2024 21:09 via completesports.com
  Bright Osayi-Samuel was in action as Fenerbahce edged title rivals Galatasaray 1-0 away in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday.
  Osayi-Samuel played for 90 minutes in what was his 22nd appearance in the league this season.
  Heading into the game, Fenerbahce needed an outright win to stay in the race for the league title.
  Unfortunately, they were reduced to 10 men in the 21st minute after Black Stars of Ghana player Alexander Djiku was sent off.
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• Forget About Saudi League, I’m Here To Stay At Man United –Casemiro

  19-05-2024 20:17 via completesports.com
  
  Man United midfielder Casemiro has declared that he wants to remain at Old Trafford despite reports linking him with a move to the Saudi League.
  In a chat with the club's website, the Brazilian international stated that the Red Devils gave him what he wanted as a player.
   
  Read Also: WAFU U-17: Burkina Faso Put Pressure On Golden Eaglets After Win Over Togo
  He also rejected reports that he's unhappy at Man United and could move to Saudi Arabia.
  But the Brazilian said: "I'm well, I'm happy,
  
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• WAFU U-17: Burkina Faso Put Pressure On Golden Eaglets After Win Over Togo

  19-05-2024 20:11 via completesports.com
  
  Burkina Faso moved to the summit in Group B at the WAFU B U-17 Championship following a 2-0 victory over Togo at the University Stadium on Sunday.
  The win put pressure on holders Golden Eaglets of Nigeria, who will square up with Niger Republic in group's other fixture also on Sunday.
  The Burkinabes scored twice in the second half of the encounter.Read Also:BREAKING: Man City Beat West Ham To Claim Record 4th Consecutive EPL Title
  Burkina Faso top the standings with four points from two games.
  
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• Man City Beat West Ham To Claim Record 4th Consecutive EPL Title

  19-05-2024 19:03 via completesports.com
  Manchester City have been crowned the 2023/24 Premier League champions after defeating West Ham 3-1 in their final fixture of the season.
  City have now become the first-ever team to win the English topflight a record four straight times.
  Going into the final fixture, City needed an outright win against the Hammers to be crowned champions and they got off to the perfect start as Phil Foden opened the scoring.
  Foden grabbed his second goal in the 18th minute to make it 2-0 but West Ham pulled a g
  
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• BREAKING: Man City Beat West Ham To Claim Record 4th Consecutive EPL Title

  19-05-2024 19:03 via completesports.com
  Manchester City have been crowned the 2023/24 Premier League champions after defeating West Ham 3-1 in their final fixture of the season.
  Details later....
  The post BREAKING: Man City Beat West Ham To Claim Record 4th Consecutive EPL Title appeared first on Complete Sports.
  
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• Serie A: Okoye In Action, Success Injured As Udinese Hold Empoli

  19-05-2024 18:13 via completesports.com
  
  Maduka Okoye was in action as Udinese held Empoli to a 1-1 draw at the Bluenergy Stadium on Sunday.
  Okoye, who was in action for the entire duration of the game put up an impressive performance.
  It was the 24-year-old's 20th league appearance of the season.
  His compatriot Isaac Success was also named in the starting line-up.
  Read Also:Guardiola Delivers Update On Manchester City Future
  Success, was replaced by Brenner Souza da Silva on seven minutes after sustaining an injury.
  The 28-year-old h
  
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• Guardiola Delivers Update On Manchester City Future

  19-05-2024 16:51 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola insisted that he will be in charge of the Citizens for the 2024/25 season.
  Guardiola has one-year left on his contract with the Citizens.
  "Ihave a contract, I want to be here next season, yes," Guardiola said ahead of Sunday's final-day clash with West Ham United.
  Read Also:Okpekpe Race Organisers Unveil Special Commemorative Medals For Historic 10th Edition
  The Man City manager has also dismissed the notion that no other team can win the Premier League wh
  
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• Okpekpe Race Organisers Unveil Special Commemorative Medals For Historic 10th Edition

  19-05-2024 16:19 via completesports.com
  
  The medals of the 10th edition of the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race have been unveiled, with just five days to go until the competition holds in Okpekpe town in Edo State.
  Pamodzi Sports Marketing, the event's organisers, say the design of the medals was driven by a focus on uniqueness and originality to go with the race's status as the first road running event in Nigeria to have its course measured by a World Athletics certified course measurer and the first in West Africa to be granted
  
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• Bologna To Stage Open-Top Bus Parade To Celebrate Champions League Qualification

  19-05-2024 14:37 via completesports.com
  Bologna are planning to stage an open-top bus parade to celebrate their UEFA Champions League qualification.
  Bologna will be back in Europe's elite club competition for the first time since their appearance in the preliminary round in 1964.
  Thousands of supporters are expected to be waiting in order to congratulate the team.
  The parade will also take the team past several iconic spots in the city of Bologna, including the Piazza Malpighi and through Via Indipendenza.
  In a statement, the club ur
  
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• Raya: I’m Focused On Everton Game, Not Contract Extension

  19-05-2024 14:07 via completesports.com
  Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has revealed that he's more focused on today's game against Everton than the extension of his contract.
  Recall that Raya is expected to bought outright by the Gunners after today's final Premier League round.
   
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  But he says: "No, no. I am just focused on the present. I don't want to think too much about the future. It's not up to me now.
  "I have to think about the game on Sunday. Then we br
  
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• 커뮤니티에서 난리난 출장마사지 BEST6 소개, 대한민국 서울 출장마사지 추천

  19-05-2024 13:36 via completesports.com
  커뮤니티에서 화제인 출장마사지 BEST6을 소개합니다. 대한민국 서울에서 추천하는 출장마사지 서비스로, 최고의 힐링 경험을 제공하는 인기 마사지 업4
  
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• 2026 WCQ: CAF Announces Venue, Date For Super Eagles Vs Benin

  19-05-2024 12:48 via completesports.com
  
  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced Monday, June 10 as date for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday three encounter between Squirrels of Benin Republic and Super Eagles of Nigeria.
  CAF has alsoofficially confirmed that the encounter will take place at theFelix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan.
  The encounter will kick-off at 5pm Nigeria time.
  Benin will host all their home games in the qualifiers in Cote d'Ivoire after their home grounds were not approved to host i
  
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• Rangers Boss Provides Injury Update On Balogun Ahead Scottish Cup Final

  19-05-2024 11:42 via completesports.com
  
  Rangers manager Philippe Clement is not sure Leon Balogun will be available for the club's Scottish Cup final clash with Celtic.
  The encounter will hold at the Hampden Park next week Saturday.
  Balogun has been sidelined since sustaining a muscle injury in the Gers 4-1 home win against Kilmarnock.
  Read Also:Brume Seals Paris 2024 Olympic Qualification
  The 35-year-old has missed the Light Blues last three league games due to the setback.
  "We will see if Leon Balogun can be fit again, I hope so. W
  
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• Brume Seals Paris 2024 Olympic Qualification

  19-05-2024 10:30 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria's long jump star Ese Brume has booked her place at this year's Paris Olympic games.
  Brume sealed automatic qualification for the games after finishing third with a jump of 6.87m, (a season best) at the Adidas Atlanta City Games.
  The winner of the event, Tara Davis-Woodhall of the United States jumped a World Lead of 7.17m.
  Quanesha Burks, also of the United States finished second with 6.89m.
  Still at the Adidas Atlanta City Games, Tobi Amusan clocked a time of 12.73s to finish second in
  
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• Foden Named Premier League Player Of The Season

  19-05-2024 08:43 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City forward Phil Foden has been voted the 2023/24 Premier League Player of the Season.The Premier League announced Foden as the Player of the Season on Saturday.
  Foden wins the award for the first time of his career after topping an eight-man shortlist that also included Erling Haaland, Alexander Isak, Martin Odegaard, Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, Virgil van Dijk and Ollie Watkins.
  The 23-year-old emerged winner after Votes from the public were combined with those of a panel of footbal
  
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• Singer Drake Loses Big Money After Staking On Fury To Beat Usyk

  19-05-2024 07:38 via completesports.com
  
  US rapper Drake is counting his losses this morning after staking huge money on Tyson Fury to beat Oleksandr Usyk in the undisputed heavyweight clash in Riyadh.
  Drake placed a bet of $565,000 on Fury, who lost to Usyk in a split decision to become the first undisputed champion since Lennox Lewis defeated Evander Holyfield in 1999.
   
  Read Also: Fury Ponders Potential Rematch After Loss To Usyk
  Drake has a history of betting big. However, his results have shown that he does not get his predic
  
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• WAFU U-17: Golden Eaglets Target First Win Against Niger

  19-05-2024 07:28 via completesports.com
  The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria will be out to record their first win at the WAFU B U-17 Championship when they take on Niger Republic at the University Stadium on Sunday.
  Manu Garba's side started their campaign on a not too impressive note battling to a 0-0 draw against Burkina Faso on Thursday.
  Niger on the other hand defeated Benin 3-2 in their opening fixture.
  The Golden Eaglets observed Friday as rest day before beginning preparations for the game against Niger on Saturday.
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• Fury Ponders Potential Rematch After Loss To Usyk

  19-05-2024 07:22 via completesports.com
  
  Tyson Fury has disclosed that he would discuss the potential rematch, loosely scheduled for October, with his wife and children.
  He made this known after he lost to the Ukrainian maestro in a split decision in Saturday's undisputed heavyweight clash in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  Having lost his WBC belt to Usyk who already held the IBF, WBA and WBO titles, Fury stated that he would need to discuss it with his wife and children.
   
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• Usyk Ends Fury’s Unbeaten Record, Emerges First Undisputed Heavyweight Champion In 25 Years

  19-05-2024 01:44 via completesports.com
  Oleksandr Usyk ended Tyson Fury's Unbeaten record as he earned a split decision win to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999.
  Usyk won via split decision to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999.
  The judges scored the fight 115-112 to Usyk, 114-113 to Fury and 114-113to Usyk.
  Also Read: Amokachi, Adebayor Confirmed For CAF African Schools Football Championship Finals
  While Fury went into the fight on a run of 34 win, one draw and no de
  
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• Bassey: Fulham Want To End Season With Win Over Luton Town

  18-05-2024 23:21 via completesports.com
  Calvin Bassey says Fulham want to end their season on a high by beating Luton Town at the Kenilworth Road on Sunday.
  Fulham have nothing to fight forin the game having secured their Premier League safety.
  Luton Town need a big win from the game to maintain top-flight status.
  Read Also:Onuachu’s Goal Vs Istanbul Basaksehir Earns Trabzonspor Win, Europa League Qualification
  “Of course we are all focused. It’s the last game, everyone will go all out. We are just ready to go all o
  
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• EPL: ‘Dream Big’ –Arteta Speaks Ahead Arsenal Vs Everton

  18-05-2024 22:54 via completesports.com
  Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has urged the Gunners fans to dream big ahead of tomorrow's final day of the Premier League.
  Recall that Arsenal will host Everton at the Emirates Stadium and will be hoping to pick the maximum points while hoping that Man City fall short of victory against West Ham.
   
  Read Also: Onuachu’s Goal Vs Istanbul Basaksehir Earns Trabzonspor Win, Europa League Qualification
  In a chat with the club's official website, Arteta stated that the Gunners must get the job d
  
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• Onuachu’s Goal Vs Istanbul Basaksehir Earns Trabzonspor Win, Europa League Qualification

  18-05-2024 22:16 via completesports.com
  Paul Onuachu continued his brilliant scoring run as he netted the only goal as Trabzonspor pipped Istanbul Basaksehir 1-0 in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday.
  The win secured Trabzonspor a Europa League qualification ticket for next season with one game left to play in the top-flight.
  Also, the victory at Istanbul Basaksehir means Trabzonspor in third place, on 64 points, cannot be caught again by fourth place Istanbul Basaksehir who are on 58 points.
  Onuachu scored in the second minute of fir
  
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