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• FG Forecloses Involvement In Bash Ali’s Novelty Bout

  24-05-2020 21:31 via completesports.com
  
  The Federal Government has foreclosed any involvement in the novelty boxing match, Guinness World Boxing Project, being promoted by former World Cruiserweight Champion, Bash Ali with assertion that the proposed bout falls under the purview of the Nigerian Boxing Board of Control (NBB of C), being a professional category that is purely a business concern. […]
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• Man City Close In On Historic EPL Title After 2-0 Win At Spurs

  14-05-2024 23:28 via completesports.com
  Manchester City are on the verge of an historic Premier League title win after Erling Haaland's brace secured a 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday night.
  The win saw City move two points ahead of Arsenal at the top of the table with one game left to play.
  Arsenal needed their city rivals to avoid defeat against Spurs to stand a chance of landing a first league title since 2004.
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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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• Hojlund Will Improve At Man United  –Ten Hag

  14-05-2024 23:11 via completesports.com
  Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says he's confident Rasmus Hojlund will develop at Old Trafford.
  Recall that there's been claims of teammates losing confidence in the centre-forward.
   
  Read Also: WAFU Cup: Manu Garba Upbeat Golden Eaglets Will Win Title Again
  Speaking ahead of tomorrow's game against Newcastle, Ten Hag stated that Hojlund struggled for his first Premier League goal, but he showed strong character.
   "It was a purchase for the present and the future when we decided t
  
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• WAFU Cup: Manu Garba Upbeat Golden Eaglets Will Win Title Again

  14-05-2024 21:08 via completesports.com
  
  The Confederation of African Football on Tuesday declared that all 20 players presented by Nigeria for the WAFU B U17 Championship starting in Accra, Ghana on Wednesday have passed the examination in flying colours.
  The declaration of eligibility of all the 20 players is testimony that the tests conducted on the players by the Nigeria Football Federation before the team’s departure were perfect, and sets the tone for the country to have a full squad to defend the title she won last year,
  
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• Ighalo Reveals Biggest Career Highlight

  14-05-2024 20:36 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria forward Odion Ighalo has revealed that playing for Manchester United remains the biggest highpoint of his career.
  Ighalo joined United on loan from Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua in January 2020.
  The loan was laterextended until January 2021.
  The 34-year-old wasthe first Nigerian player, and the seventh African, to join the Premier League giants.
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• LASU Ready To Host Best Africa University Games — Olatunji-Bello

  14-05-2024 20:19 via completesports.com
  
  The vice-chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU) Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello has promised that the school will host the besttournament in the history of the Africa University Games.
  LASU will co-host the 11th edition of the FASU Games with University of Lagos (UNILAG).
  It is the second time Nigeria will be hosting Games since its inception in 1974.
  Over 100 universities from different African countries will participate in the games.
  3,500 athletes will compete for honours in 15
  
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• Barcelona Star Set To Receive 2020 Ballon d’Or Award

  14-05-2024 20:17 via completesports.com
  Barcelona Polish striker Robert Lewandowski could be handed the 2020 Ballon d’Or award.
  Lewandowski was the favourite to win the 2020 edition, however, the award was later scrapped due to the COVID pandemic.Robert Lewandowski with the Champions League trophy after helping Bayern beat PSG in the final in 2020.
  The two-time FIFA The Best Men's Player of the Year winner, fired Bayern Munich to the Treble, including the Champions League final victory over Paris Saint-Germain.
  He scored 55 goa
  
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• Mbappe Destined To Be In Real Madrid –La Liga President

  14-05-2024 19:52 via completesports.com
  
  LaLiga president Javier Tebas has revealed that PSG star Kylian Mbappe has been destined to join Real Madrid.
  While confirming he will leave PSG this summer, Mbappe has so far refused to announce his destination.
  But Tebas told Olé that Mbappe's potential arrival does not guarantee trophies.
   
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  “Mbappé? He belongs to Madrid next year.
  “He is one of the best players in the world, but als
  
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• Nnadozie Celebrates French Women’s League Best Goalkeeper Award

  14-05-2024 19:34 via completesports.com
  
  Chiamaka Nnadozie is full of excitement after winningthe National Union of Professional Footballers (UNFP) best women's Goalkeeperof the Season award.
  Nnadozie was announced winner of the award on Monday night.
  The Paris FC shot stopper beat Olympic Lyon'sChristiane Endler, Katarzyna Kiedrzynek of Paris SG, FC Fleury’s Chloe N’Gazi and Kinga Szemik of Stade de Reims to the individual accolade.Read Also:2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Must Be Ready For ToughBattle Against Bafana — Ikpeb
  
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• I’ll Never Make Fun Of Spurs Again If They Don’t Lose To Man City –Ozil

  14-05-2024 18:31 via completesports.com
  
  Former Arsenal midfield star Mesut Ozil has promised never to make fun of Tottenham Hotspur again if they avoid defeat against Manchester City. Spurs will host title hopefuls City at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday night in both team’s game in hand. City, on 85 points, are currently second in the league table behind […]
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• 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Must Be Ready For Tough Battle Against Bafana — Ikpeba

  14-05-2024 17:58 via completesports.com
  
  Former international Victor Ikpeba has warned that the Super Eagles must be ready for a difficult test against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa.
  The three-time African champions will host Hugo Broos' side in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday three encounter on Friday, June 7.
  The encounter is slated for Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.
  The Super Eagles are yet to record a winthe qualifiers, with two draws against Lesotho and Zimbabwe.
  Ikpeba insisted that they must beat at
  
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• Varane Set To Depart Man United At The End Of Season

  14-05-2024 17:55 via completesports.com
  Raphael Varane has announced his decision to leave Manchester United at the end of the 2023/24 season upon the expiration of his contract.
  Varane, 31, joined United in 2021 but has found it difficult to maintain the level of the impressive form he displayed during his trophy-filled, ten-year spell at Real Madrid.
  Varane has made just 93 appearances in his three seasons at United with injuries, being a factor which restricted him.
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• Koulibaly Invests In Former French League, Cup Champions

  14-05-2024 17:37 via completesports.com
  
  Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has invested into French club side, Sedan Ardennes.
  Formed in 1919, Sedan currently feature in the French eight division.
  The club found themselves in the lower division due to financial issues which resulted in sanctions.
  It won the French Ligue 2 title in 1955 and are two times French Cup winners (1956 and 1961).
  Also, Sedan was crowned champions of the French Super Cup in 1956.
  Koulibaly has now joined other African stars who have bought stakes in football c
  
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• It Will Be Tough To Win Fourth Straight EPL Title  –Guardiola

  14-05-2024 17:13 via completesports.com
  Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has revealed that it will be tough for the Citizens to claim a fourth straight Premier League title.
  He stated this ahead of tonight's clash against Tottenham, a game that could decide Manchester City's title fate.
  In a news conference, Guardiola said that the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho, and Arsene Wenger failed to win the title four times in a row.
   
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• Chippa United Goalkeeper Coach Reveals Nwabali’s Dream Club

  14-05-2024 17:10 via completesports.com
  
  Chippa United goalkeeper coach, Sean Louw, has revealed that Super Eagles first choiceStanley Nwabali’s big goal before the 2023 African Cup of Nations was to join Kaizer Chiefs.
  Nwabali, who played a key role in helping the Eagles reach the final of the AFCON has been the subject of interest from overseas teams.But Louw reveals before the AFCON, all Nwabali spoke about was a move to Kaiser Chiefs.
  "Like I saidto you, between you and me his childhood dream was to always play for Kaizer Ch
  
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• U-17 WWCQ: Olowookere Optimistic Flamingos Will Beat Burkina Faso To Final Round Ticket

  14-05-2024 16:10 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, are back in the country following their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying match against Burkina Faso’s U17 girls in Bamako, Mali on Saturday that ended in a 1-1 draw.
  Head Coach Bankole Olowookere said on arrival in Abuja on Tuesday that the support of Nigerians based in Bamako helped put the Flamingos in the spirit during the first leg, and the tactician is calling on Nigerians based in Abuja and environs to storm the MKO Abiola National St
  
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• Online Sports Gambling in Malaysia: A Guide to the Best Sites 2024

  14-05-2024 16:06 via completesports.com
  
  Online Sports gambling in Malaysia has become increasingly popular in 2024. With the rapid advancement of technology and the growing interest in various sports, more Malaysians are turning to online platforms for their betting needs. In this review, we focus on the top online gambling sites in Malaysia, examining their features, reliability, and overall user experience. Our comprehensive guide will help you navigate the best options available for online gambling in Malaysia. From bonuses and pr
  
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• Online Football Betting in Malaysia: A Guide to the Best Sites 2024

  14-05-2024 16:06 via completesports.com
  
  Online gambling in Malaysia has become increasingly popular, especially when it comes to sports betting. With the rapid advancement of technology and the growing interest in various sports, more Malaysians are turning to online platforms for their betting needs. In this review, we focus on the top online gambling sites in Malaysia, examining their features, reliability, and overall user experience. Our comprehensive guide will help you navigate the best options available for online gambling in
  
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• Spurs Fans Would Rather Miss Out On UCL Qualification Than Help Arsenal Win EPL Title

  14-05-2024 15:54 via completesports.com
  Former France international William Gallas has said Tottenham Hotspur fans would rather see their team miss out on Champions League qualification next season than watch Arsenal win the Premier League title.
  Arsenal currently top the league table and are just one point ahead of Manchester City, who have a game in hand.
  City will play their game in hand against Spurs today (Tuesday) and defeat for them will put Arsenal in the driving seat, going into the final day of the season on Sunday.
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• Eguavoen Assures Finidi Will Work With Local Players

  14-05-2024 14:34 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) technical director Augustine Eguavoen has said home-based players will get more opportunities under the new Super Eagles technical crew.
  Finidi George was unveiled as the new head coach of the Super Eagles at an elaborate ceremony in Nigeria's capital Abuja on Monday.
  The 53-year-old was in charge of Nigeria Premier Football League champions Enyimba before his appointment
  The former Ajax and Real Betis winger also previously worked as an assistant to former hea
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Finidi Must Get The Best From Super Eagles Players  –Ikpeba

  14-05-2024 13:15 via completesports.com
  Former Nigerian international Victor Ikpeba has charged Finidi George to get the best out of the players ahead of the team's 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa next month.
  Recall that the former Enyimba coach was unveiled on Monday by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and he's expected to take over from Jose Peseiro, who left the job after taking Nigeria to the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
   
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• Bkash Betting Sites in Bangladesh | Our Top Picks

  14-05-2024 13:08 via completesports.com
  
  If you’re looking for the best betting sites in Bangladesh, then this is the guide for you! We’ve been working tirelessly to assess and review the best legal betting apps designed for Bangladeshi players. We compare a range of factors including the Welcome Bonus, Mobile and App experience, Customer Service, Odds and Promotions, but most importantly we will always favour betting sites that accept Bangaldeshi Taka through local payment methods like Bkash. 
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• Top 10 Sports Betting Malaysia 2024 – Best Sportsbooks Bonus In Malaysia

  14-05-2024 13:03 via completesports.com
  Online sports betting Malaysia has exploded in recent years with the ease of access to the Internet. At the same time, the offer for online betting in Malaysia has greatly expanded, allowing you to choose from many trusted online casino Malaysia. Soccer usually gets the most attention from bookmakers, but you can bet on lots of other sports as well, like tennis, basketball, and cricket.
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• Super Eagles Face Injury Crisis Ahead World Cup Qualifiers

  14-05-2024 12:58 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles head coach Finidi George face a major injury crisis ahead of his side's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin.
  A number of the team's regular stars are currently injured and could miss both games.
  Napoli forward Victor Osimhen is currently nursing a muscle injury.
  Osimhen underwent recovery work at the Partenopei's Konami Training Centre on Monday.
  The 23-year-old is doubtful for Francesco Calzona's trip to Fiorentina this weekend.
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• Best Betting Sites Not On BetStop – Top Non-BetStop Bookmakers

  14-05-2024 11:01 via completesports.com
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• I’ll Be Leaving AC Milan This Summer  –Giroud

  14-05-2024 10:59 via completesports.com
  
  AC Milan striker Olivier Giroud has confirmed that he will be leaving the club this summer.
  The 37-year-old striker lifted the Serie A title in 2021-22 and has scored 48 goals and made 20 assists in 130 appearances for the Italian club. 
  It is expected that he will join his international teammate Hugo Lloris at Los Angeles FC.
  However, in a chat with Milan TV, Giroud stated that he gave everything while playing for AC Milan.
   
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• MyStake Sister Sites – MyStake Sister Casinos And Alternatives

  14-05-2024 10:48 via completesports.com
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• Missing Qatar 2022 World Cup Ticket Still Fresh In Our Minds —Awoniyi

  14-05-2024 10:00 via completesports.com
  Taiwo Awoniyi has said that missing out on qualifying for the Qatar 2022 World Cup is still fresh in the minds of the Super Eagles players.
  The Eagles were edged out by rivals Black Stars of Ghana following a 1-1 draw in Abuja in the second leg. The first leg in Kumasi ended 0-0.
  In the ongoing 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the Eagles are third on two points, after drawing their opening two games with Lesotho and Zimbabwe.
  They will resume the qualifiers in June against South Africa in Uyo before
  
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• Finidi Denies Discord With Super Eagles Stars

  14-05-2024 09:46 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George claimed he has acordial relationship with Super Eagles players.
  Finidi reportedly had a disagreement with the duo of Ademola Lookman and Sadiq Umar over playing time during the last international break when he was in temporary charge of the Super Eagles.
  The 53-year-old insisted that he get along well with the country's top stars.
  "I have been with the team for 20 months, I have always had a cordial relationship with all the players as an assistant coach,&
  
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