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• Cisse Steps Down As Senegal Head Coach

  02-10-2024 19:53 via completesports.com
  Aliou Cisse has stepped down from his position as Senegal head coach after nine and a half years in charge of the Teranga Lions. Cisse, 48, led Senegal to their first continental title, winning the delayed 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in February 2022. Although his previous contract ended in August, he remained in charge […]
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• Ahmed Musa Has Brought Lots Of Positives To Kano Pillars — Abdallah

  14-10-2024 16:00 via completesports.com
  
  Kano Pillars technical adviser Usman Abdallah has showered encomium on Ahmed Musa and claimed that the Super Eagles captain has brought a lot of positives to the team. Musa recently rejoined the Sai Masu Gida for a third stint. The 32-year-old scored a brace in Kano Pillars’ 2-0 victory over Sunshine Stars last week. Abdallah, […]
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• Super Eagles: We experienced similar difficulties in Nigeria but didn’t make accusations, says Libyan authorities

  14-10-2024 15:22 via thesun.ng
  
  By Seyi Babalola
  The Libya Football Federation (LFF) has broken its silence on the issues that Nigeria’s Super Eagles are currently experiencing in its country.
  Daily Sun reported that the Super Eagles were stranded in the North African country for more than 14 hours.
  Following Nigeria’s defeat of Libya in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Friday, the return leg of the ongoing AFCON 2025 Qualifier was scheduled for Benghazi, Libya, on Tuesday.
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• AFCON 2025Q: Super Eagles Plane Permitted To Fly Out Of Libya

  14-10-2024 15:20 via completesports.com
  The Super Eagles chartered aircraft has been granted permission to fly out of Libya, reports Completesports.com. The players resolved not to honour Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday four  encounter against the Mediterranean Knights after the ordeal they have undergone since Sunday afternoon at the hands of Libyan authorities. The Libyans earlier refused […]
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• AFCON 2025Q: We Have No Hands In Super Eagles’ ‘Inhumane Treatment’ — Libya FA

  14-10-2024 14:52 via completesports.com
  The Libyan Football Federation has absolved themselves from any involvement in the poor treatment meted out to Super Eagles players. The players and their officials were stranded for several hours at the airport following their arrival in the country on Sunday night. The plane conveying the team was not allowed to land in Benghazi their […]
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• AFCON 2025Q: We Have Ho Hand In Super Eagles’ ‘Inhumane Treatment’ — Libya FA

  14-10-2024 14:52 via completesports.com
  The Libyan Football Federation has absolved themselves from any involvement in the poor treatment meted out to Super Eagles players. The players and their officials were stranded for several hours at the airport following their arrival in the country on Sunday night. The plane conveying the team was not allowed to land in Benghazi their […]
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• AFCON 2025Q: We Are Ready To Forfeit Three Points To Libya, We Just Want To Go Home -Boniface

  14-10-2024 14:31 via completesports.com
  Victor Boniface has said the Super Eagles are ready to forfeit the three points to Libya. Boniface wrote on X that the players are only interested in going home. “This is getting scary now. You guys can have the point, We just want to return to our country.” The Eagles were detained at the airport […]
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• Ex-Nigerian Goalkeeper Fregene Dies At 77

  14-10-2024 14:08 via completesports.com
  
  Former Green Eagles goalkeeper Peter Fregene is dead, reports Completesports.com. Segun Odegbami, who was one of Fregene’s teammates during their active days in the Super Eagles announced his death. The 77-year-old died at a hospital in Sapele, Delta State after a long illness. Read Also:2025 AFCONQ: No Food, No Place To Sleep –Boniface Laments Libya’s […]
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• 2025 AFCONQ: No Food, No Place To Sleep –Boniface Laments Libya’s Ill-Treatment

  14-10-2024 14:04 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has condemned the ill-treatment meted on the players by the Libyan authorities since they landed at the Al Abaq Airport on Sunday ahead of Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya. Recall that the players and officials were left stranded at the Airport without any of the Libyan […]
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• Ahmed Musa ‘Mobbed’ By Fans In Uyo Despite Kano Pillars’ Defeat To Akwa United

  14-10-2024 13:49 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, grabbed all the headlines at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo after making his second appearance for Kano Pillars in the the 2024/2025 NPFL following his long spell in foreign leagues, Completesports.com reports. Although Musa’s dazzling runs and incisive play could not prevent Akwa United from securing their first […]
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• AFCON 2025Q: Osimhen Condemns ‘Unfair Treatment’ By Libyan Authorities

  14-10-2024 13:40 via completesports.com
  
  Victor Osimhen has blasted Libyan authorities for the poor treatment meted out on Super Eagles’ players and officials. The Super Eagles arrived Libya on Sunday night for Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday four encounter against the Mediterranean Knights. The players and their officials are however still stranded at the Al Abaq Airport […]
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• AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Osimhen slams Libyan government for holding Super Eagles hostage

  14-10-2024 13:37 via thesun.ng
  
  By Seyi Babalola
  Victor Osimhen has decried the treatment of Super Eagles players and staff by Libyan authorities.
  The Super Eagles are in Libya to face the Mediterranean Knights on matchday four of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign.
  Several hours after arriving in Libya, the players and their staff are still locked up at the Al Abaq Airport.
  On Sunday night, Libyan officials rerouted their flight to Al Abaq.
  The group was also refused hotel accommodations by their hosts.
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• Master Your Bankroll: The Secret To Long-Term Success In Sports Betting At Ramenbet

  14-10-2024 12:54 via completesports.com
  
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• NPFL: Lobi Stars Will Get Better With More Games — Amokachi

  14-10-2024 12:40 via completesports.com
  Lobi Stars technical adviser, Daniel Amokachi insists his side will improve with more games in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this season. Amokachi’s first game in charge of the Makurdi club against Niger Tornadoes ended in a 1-1 draw. It was the first time Lobi Stars will be picking a point on the road […]
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• NFF treatment: Kalu berates Libya Football Federation, urges CAF to sanction

  14-10-2024 12:33 via thesun.ng
  
  Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has condemned in strong terms the ill-treatment meted out to the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Libya.
  The Nigerian Super Eagles, coach, and technical crew were left stranded without food, WiFi, hotel accommodations, and other logistics for over 11 hours as they arrived at Libya Airport for the second leg of the qualification of CAF AFCON 2025.
  This strategy was to further frustrate the Super Eagles and dissipate their energy and enthusiasm ahead of the match.
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• ‘This Is Our Turning Point’  –Akwa United Assistant Coach, Umar, After 2-0 Win Over Pillars

  14-10-2024 12:32 via completesports.com
  Akwa United Assistant Coach Abdullahi Umar was elated Sunday evening as his team snapped their winless streak in the 2024/2025 NPFL season with a 2-0 victory over Kano Pillars in a tense Matchday Six encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Completesports.com reports. Speaking after the game in the absence of Head Coach Mohammed […]
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• FG reacts to Libya’s harsh airport reception for Super Eagles

  14-10-2024 12:24 via thesun.ng
  
  The Nigerian government has reacted to the Super Eagles’ ordeal after the players were stranded for 12 hours at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya.
  The Nigerian team, in the country for a crucial AFCON 2025 qualifier, faced unexpected delays after landing on Sunday.
  The Super Eagles landed in Libya for their qualifier against the host nation, but their chartered ValueJet flight was diverted at the last minute from Benghazi Airport to the smaller Al Abraq International Airport, which i
  
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• Sports Minister Condemns Libyan Authorities For Holding Super Eagles Hostage

  14-10-2024 12:10 via completesports.com
  
  The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has condemned the recent actions of Libyan authorities, who held Nigeria’s Super Eagles and their officials hostage at Al Abaq Airport. The incident occurred after the Nigerian aircraft, originally boarding to Benghazi – the venue for the return fixture, was diverted to another city (a three-hour drive […]
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• Plumptre Thrilled To Return To Action After Lengthy Injury Layoff

  14-10-2024 11:27 via completesports.com
  Ashleigh Plumptre has expressed her happiness after making a return to action following a lengthy injury layoff. The Super Falcons defender went under the knife in April after sustaining an injury on his right foot. The injury also forced her to miss out of Nigeria’s squad to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Read Also:AFCON […]
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• AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: We’re making plans to fly Super Eagles back home – NFF

  14-10-2024 10:57 via thesun.ng
  
  By Seyi Babalola
  The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has withdrawn the Super Eagles from Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya, citing a grueling 12-hour trip at Al Abraq International Airport.
  On their way to Benghazi for the important match, the Nigerian team met unanticipated complications when their leased aircraft was redirected mid-flight to Al Abraq, a minor airfield mostly utilized for hajj operations.
  Upon arrival, the squad was left stranded witho
  
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• AFCON 2025Q: Balogun Calls For CAF Action After Libya Detained Super Eagles At Airport For Several Hours

  14-10-2024 10:21 via completesports.com
  Leon Balogun wants the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to take action after the Super Eagles were poorly treated by Libyan authorities following their arrival in the country on Sunday for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday four encounter. The plane carrying the team was due to land in Benghazi before it was […]
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• AFCON 2025Q: Super Eagles Players Resolve Not To Play Second Leg Against Libya

  14-10-2024 09:57 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles players have resolved not to go ahead with Tuesday’s AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Libya. Team captain, William Troost-Ekong, dislcosed this in a statement on his X handle. The decision was taken after the team was detained at the airport in Libya for over 10 hours. “12+ hours in an abandoned airport in Lybia […]
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• AFCON 2025Q: Super Eagles Still Stranded At Airport 12 Hours After Landing In Libya

  14-10-2024 09:16 via completesports.com
  The delegation of Nigeria to Tuesday’s 2025 AFCON qualifier against Libya still remained at the Al Abraq Airport 12 hours after landing in Libya. The chartered ValueJet aircraft was, strangely and in a dangerous manner, diverted to the small airport away from Benghazi just as the pilot was completing his approach to the Benghazi Airport. […]
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• England Must Attempt To Hire Guardiola As Manager –Keane

  14-10-2024 08:12 via completesports.com
  
  Former Republic of Ireland star Roy Keane has advised England to make an attempt of hiring Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola as Three Lions manager. Keane was a pundit during the Three Lions’ win over Finland in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday. When asked about who should be appointed the next permanent England boss, […]
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• AFCON 2025Q: Tanimu Backs Super Eagles To Win Despite Poor Treatment By Libyan Authorities

  14-10-2024 07:53 via completesports.com
  Benjamin Tanimu has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles of Nigeria will secure the points despite poor treatment given to players and officials by Libyan authorities. In a report by the Super Eagles media team, Libyan authorities held Super Eagles, officials hostage at the Al Abaq airport in Al Abaq. It stated that about an […]
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• AFCON 2025Q: Injured Chukwueze Returns To Italy For Treatment

  14-10-2024 07:27 via completesports.com
  Samuel Chukwueze has returned to Italy for treatment after sustaining a hamstring injury in Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday three encounter against Libya. Chukwueze replaced Frank Onyeka in the 61st minute of the encounter. The pacy winger was denied an assist in the game after Ademola Lookman’s goal was controversially ruled out […]
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• Why I Don’t Want To Face Barcelona In Champions League —Guardiola

  14-10-2024 00:53 via completesports.com
  Pep Guardiola has said he hopes his Manchester City side does not face Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League. Guardiola had a memorable spell at Barcelona after replacing Frank Rijkaard in 2008. In his first season in the 2008/2009 campaign, Guardiola led Barcelona to the Treble (La Liga, Copa del Rey and Champions League). Hw […]
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• AFCON 2025Q: Libyan Authorities Hold Super Eagles Players, Officials Hostage At Airport

  13-10-2024 23:29 via completesports.com
  Libyan authorities held Super Eagles players and officials hostage at the Al Abaq airport in Al Abaq, ahead of Tuesday’s AFCON 2025 qualifiers in Benghazi. This was revealed by Super Eagles media team. In a video posted on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) TV, players and officials of the Super Eagles together with their luggages […]
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• Estevao: I Can’t Wait To Play Alongside Palmer At Chelsea

  13-10-2024 23:05 via completesports.com
  Palmeiras star Estevao has expressed his readiness to play alongside Cole Palmer at Chelsea. Recall that the Brazilian international, currently with Palmeiras, will move to Chelsea next summer when he turns 18. Speaking with Guardian, Estevao stated that he hope to do great things with the England international.   Read Also: Nigerian Bodybuilder Wins 2024 Mr […]
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• Nigerian Bodybuilder Wins 2024 Mr Olympia, Record $600.000 Cash Prize

  13-10-2024 22:34 via completesports.com
  Nigerian-born British bodybuilder Samson Dauda has won the 2024 Mr. Olympia competition, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Aside emerging winner of the 60th edition, Dauda got a record first prize of $600,000. Dauda came close to winning the competition in 2023 but finished third. He now joins the […]
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