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• EXCLUSIVE: Super Eagles Still Work In Progress, Gradually Evolving — Akuneto

  07-01-2026 14:17 via completesports.com
  Nigeria-born Oldham Athletic U19s Head Coach, Chuks Akuneto, has exclusively told Completesports.com that the Super Eagles remain a work in progress but are gradually evolving towards the dream of Nigerians. Akuneto spoke against the backdrop of the three-time AFCON winners’ emphatic 4–0 victory over Mozambique in their Round of 16 clash at the 2025 Africa [...]
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• ‘Been putting on fake smile for a year’: Boniface to undergo knee surgery

  10-01-2026 12:43 via vanguardngr.com
  Werder Bremen and Super Eagles forward, Victor Boniface, is set to undergo knee surgery which could keep him out until the end of the season.The 25-year-old on loan from Bayer Leverkusen has failed to find the back of the net in 11 games he’s played so far this season.In a statement posted on the club’s website on Saturday, the surgery follows recommendations of team doctors from both Werder Bremen and Leverkusen.“Forward Victor Boniface will be unavailable to Werder Bremen fo
  
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• Super Eagles Forward Trains With Danish Club Brondby

  10-01-2026 11:35 via completesports.com
  Emmanuel Dennis has started training with Danish club Brondby with a view of signing a contract. Dennis was present on Friday when the Brondby squad arrived training after the winter break. The 28-year-old is looking for a new club after he was sacked by Premier League club Nottingham Forest last year. Read Also:Nottingham Forest Interested [...]
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• Victor Osimhen: The other side of the goal freak

  10-01-2026 10:47 via vanguardngr.com
  By Prisca Sam-DuruFunny how the on-pitch outburst of Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen at teammate Ademola Lookman during an African Cup of Nations, AFCON match, overshadowed Nigeria’s 4-0 win over Mozambique. Osimhen and Lookman have since dominated headlines after that Round of 16 match for that heated exchange. While some fans are busy calling for sanctions against Osimhen, Lookman, who should feel spited, described what happened as “Just Football”. Even the Captain of the t
  
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• AFCON 2025 Diary Day 23: Super Eagles’ Battle Cry, Press Room Confidence & Marrakech On Edge Ahead Of Algeria Clash

  10-01-2026 10:04 via completesports.com
  Day 23 (Friday, 9 January, 2026) Super Eagles, Give Us This Day A Midnight Prayer Before The Algeria Showdown THIS will be one of my shortest diary entries since I arrived in Morocco for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations 23 days ago. I am writing at 3 O’Clock in the morning of Saturday, 10 [...]
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• AFCON 2025: It Will Be A Game Of Fine Margins –Diallo Speaks Ahead Ivory Coast Vs Egypt

  10-01-2026 09:00 via completesports.com
  Ivory Coast winger Amad Diallo says the Elephants must stay focused from start to finish if they are to overcome Egypt in tonight’s quarter-final clash in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. In a chat with Cafonline, the Manchester United star stated that the team must be tactically disciplined and avoid any margin for [...]
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• CAF picks new referee for Nigeria, Algeria match

  10-01-2026 08:54 via vanguardngr.com
  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named Senegalese official Issa Sy as the referee for Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash between Nigeria and Algeria in Marrakech.CAF had earlier appointed Omar Artan for the match but later reversed the decision following rising concerns over refereeing controversies at the tournament.Sy is already familiar with the 2025 AFCON, having worked as the Video Assistant Referee during the group-stage encounter between Morocco and
  
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• Super Eagles: When Nigeria battles quiet success, by Stephanie Shaakaa

  10-01-2026 08:51 via vanguardngr.com
  Nigeria did not just qualify from the AFCON group stage. The Super Eagles won all their games and topped the group. Calmly, efficiently and without drama on the pitch. Yet away from the stadium Nigeria was anything but calm. The country argued with itself loudly and endlessly. After every match social media oscillated between triumphalism and panic. The coach was praised then condemned. Players were heroes one night and liabilities the next. It was as if victory itself made Nigerians
  
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• AFCON 2025: Why We’ll Be Happy To Face Algeria In Semi-final –Morocco Coach, Regragui

  10-01-2026 08:39 via completesports.com
  Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has said they will be happy to face their fellow North Africans Algeria, in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Atlas Lions booked their place in the last four after defeating Cameroon in the quarter-finals on Friday. The victory means Morocco will now face the winner [...]
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• AFCON 2025: Senegal Should Have Scored More Goals Vs Mali –Thiaw

  10-01-2026 07:09 via completesports.com
  Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has disclosed that the team should have scored more goals against Mali in the quarter-finals of the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that Senegal managed a 1-0 win over 10-man Mali on Friday, to seal a place in the semi-finals of the tournament. Speaking after the game, Thiaw in [...]
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• AFCON 2025: We Have The Quality To Beat Super Eagles — Algeria Coach Petković

  10-01-2026 06:48 via completesports.com
  Algeria head coach Vladimir Petković insists the Desert Foxes have what it takes to overcome the Super Eagles, reports Completesports.com. The North Africans will take on Éric Chelle’s side in a quarter-final fixture at the Grande Stade de Marrakech on Saturday (today). The two teams have an hundred percent record in the competition so far, [...]
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• Nottingham Forest Interested In Dele-Bashiru

  10-01-2026 06:21 via completesports.com
  Nottingham Forest are interested in Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, reports Completesports.com. The Premier League club have made enquiry for the Nigeria international, according to TuttoMercatoWeb. Dele-Bashiru is valued at around €15 million plus bonuses by Lazio. That fund could allow the Biancloesti inject fresh legs in their squad. Read Also:‘Happy To Be Back’ — Sadiq [...]
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• Nigeria v Algeria: History vs form – Can Nigeria rewrite AFCON script in Marrakech?

  10-01-2026 01:04 via vanguardngr.com
  By Douglas Baye-OsagieAs the Super Eagles step under the Marrakech lights, they face one of their fiercest rivals in African football. History has often pitted both sides on the path to Nations Cup triumph. Every time they have cancelled each other out, one has gone on to emerge as champions.Nigeria’s first Nations Cup triumph came in 1980 as hosts, with a comprehensive 3–0 victory over Algeria in Lagos. Algeria won their first title in 1990, opening with a 5–1 win a
  
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• AFCON 2025: We’re Not Focusing Only On Osimhen And Lookman –Algeria Midfielder, Zerrouki

  10-01-2026 00:15 via completesports.com
  Desert Foxes of Algeria midfielder Ramiz Zerrouki has said they will not be focusing only on Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman alone because the Super Eagles have other quality players. Osimhen and Lookman have each scored three goals in this year’s tournament in Morocco. Apart from getting on the score sheet they have also provided [...]
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• AFCON 2025: Onyeka Reveals Secret To Super Eagles Impressive Performance In Morocco

  09-01-2026 23:33 via completesports.com
  Frank Onyeka has revealed that the Super Eagles have been impressive at this year’s AFCON thanks to their fire power upfront. The Super Eagles have scored 12 goals in four games in Morocco, making them one of the most feared side in the tournament. The duo of Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman both have three [...]
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• AFCON 2025: As A Defensive Group We’re Confident –Osayi-Samuel Speaks Ahead Algeria Tie

  09-01-2026 23:05 via completesports.com
  Bright Osayi-Samuel has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles defence has what it takes to contain the threats that will be posed by Algeria, in Saturday’s AFCON 2025 quarter-finals. There have been concerns about the Super Eagles defence, after they conceded in each of their three Group C games. However, in the round of 16, [...]
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• Only A Decent 2026 World Cup Can Help Kane Win Ballon d’Or –Owen

  09-01-2026 22:40 via completesports.com
  Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen has told Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane that only a decent 2026 World Cup can help him win the Ballon d’Or. The England captain is one of the leading players nominated for the 2025/26 Ballon d’Or award after an incredible season so far for Bayern which has seen him hit [...]
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• AFCON 2025: Morocco Edge Cameroon, Book Semi-Finals Ticket

  09-01-2026 22:34 via completesports.com
  Morocco have booked a place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after overcoming Cameroon 2-0 in the quarter-finals on Friday night. The first goal came in the 26th minute of the first half, when Brahim Diaz deflected the ball following a header from El Kaabi to give his team the lead. [...]
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• NPFL: Plateau United Appoint Ogunbote New Technical Adviser

  09-01-2026 22:20 via completesports.com
  Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, club Plateau United have appointed Gbenga Ogunbote as their acting technical adviser, reports Completesports.com. Ogunbote will be in charge of the team until the end of the season, according to the Jos club. Plateau United have struggled under young gaffer Shola Aiyegun this season. Read Also:NPFL: Kun Khalifat Part Ways [...]
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• Diaz scores again as hosts Morocco beat Cameroon to reach AFCON semis

  09-01-2026 22:13 via vanguardngr.com
  Brahim Diaz kept up his remarkable Africa Cup of Nations scoring record and Ismael Saibari was also on target as hosts Morocco beat Cameroon 2-0 in their quarter-final showdown on Friday to keep their title dreams alive.Real Madrid winger Diaz got the decisive touch to Ayoub El Kaabi’s 26th-minute header in front of more than 64,000 fans at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in capital Rabat.Diaz’s fifth goal in five matches at the tournament was followed by Saibari’s strike i
  
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• Fletcher insists focus on Man Utd FA Cup tie, not talks with owners over future

  09-01-2026 20:20 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeManchester United interim coach Darren Fletcher insists he is yet to have conversations about his future and his focus has solely been on the FA Cup third round match with Brighton on Sunday.Fletcher, who was appointed as Manchester United’s interim manager for two games following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim, said he has not held talks with Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe regarding his future at the club after taking charge on an interim basis.The former U
  
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• MSport 2026: New Features, Real Winners, And Why MSport Is Africa’s Biggest Sports Betting Platform

  09-01-2026 19:51 via completesports.com
  In every goal scored, every prediction placed, and every cheer that echoes across stadiums and streets across Africa, one name continues to stand out — MSport. As Africa’s sports betting market continues to expand, MSport enters 2026 with a clear focus on product innovation, real winners, and transparency, reinforcing its position as Africa’s biggest and [...]
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• AFCON 2025: Senegal Pip 10-Man Mali To Reach Semis

  09-01-2026 19:44 via completesports.com
  Senegal are through to the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-0 win over 10-man Mali at the Grand Stade de Tanger. Iliman Ndiaye scored the decisive goal in the 28th minute capitalising on Djigui Diarra’s error to slot the ball into the net. Mali were reduced to 10-men late in [...]
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• Recalled Ndiaye takes Senegal past 10-man Mali into AFCON semis

  09-01-2026 19:22 via vanguardngr.com
  Recalled striker Iliman Ndiaye scored in the first half to give Senegal a 1-0 victory over 10-man Mali in Tangiers on Friday in the first Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final.Mali hopes were dealt a severe blow in first-half added time when Yves Bissouma was sent off afer being shown a second yellow card.The only goal followed a blunder by Mali goalkeeper Djigui Diarra, who then made a string of superb saves to prevent Senegal increasing their lead.Senegal now face defending champions Ivory Coast
  
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• Saka agrees new long-term deal with Arsenal

  09-01-2026 19:11 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeBukayo Saka has agreed to a new long-term contract with Arsenal, a new deal that will see the 24-year-old become one of the club’s highest-paid players.This comes in the wake of Arsenal’s decision to tie several players down to new contracts in recent months, with William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly also committing their futures to the club.Saka, whose previous contract was due to expire in June 2027, is finalising a new and i
  
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• EXCLUSIVE: Super Eagles Can Overpower Algeria With Skill, Speed And Physicality — Iroha

  09-01-2026 18:49 via completesports.com
  Former Nigeria defender Ben Iroha has offered what he labelled useful tips to the Super Eagles ahead of their AFCON 2025 quarter-final showdown against the Fennecs of Algeria, billed for Saturday at the Stade de Marrakech, Ouahat Sidi Brahim, Morocco, Completesports.com reports. Iroha, who served as Coach Yemi Tella’s assistant when the Nigeria U-17 national [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 50: Mutiu Adepoju Football Career

  09-01-2026 18:20 via completesports.com
  Born December 22, 1970, in Ibadan Nigeria, Mutiu Adepoju spent most of his career in Spain, amassing La Liga totals of 175 games and 22 goals over the course of seven seasons and representing mainly Racing de Santander and Real Sociedad. The headmaster as he is fondly called represented the Nigeria national team at three [...]
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• NPFL: Kun Khalifat Part Ways With Osigwe, Recall Uzoho

  09-01-2026 17:10 via completesports.com
  Former Nigeria striker, Emmanuel Osigwe, has stepped down from his Head Coach position at newly promoted Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Kun Khalifat FC and the management has recalled Obinna Uzoho to lead the side again, Completesports.com reports. “I’m no longer with Kun Khalifat FC,” Osigwe told Completesports.com on Thursday night after the Owerri [...]
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• We’re More Focused On Joshua’s Wellbeing –Hearn

  09-01-2026 16:47 via completesports.com
  British boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has disclosed that Anthony Joshua still need time to recover from the fallout of his car crash, which claimed the lives of two of his friends. Joshua sustained minor injuries and spent two days in hospital after the SUV he was travelling in crashed into a stationary truck in Nigeria [...]
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• We Still Talk About Our Defeat To Algeria At AFCON 2019 –Simon

  09-01-2026 16:43 via completesports.com
  Moses Simon has admitted that Super Eagles’ defeat to Algeria at AFCON 2019 is something they still discuss among themselves. The Super Eagles will have the chance to avenge the last four defeat to Algeria when both teams face off on Saturday. With the game tied at 1-1 and destined for extra-time, Algeria was awarded [...]
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