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• Five Barcelona Players Tested Positive For Coronavirus

  02-06-2020 16:05 via completesports.com
  
  Five Barcelona players reportedly tested positive for coronavirus but the news was not made public. Catalan radio station RAC1 made this known this week as Barcelona prepare to return to action on June 13. The five players were not named but it is understood they tested positive for the disease back when the coronavirus crisis first started. Neither of […]
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• Chelsea Must Not Sack Pochettino –Cucurella

  29-04-2024 10:49 via completesports.com
  Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella has appealed to the club's management not to sack manager, Mauricio Pochettino.
  Recall that Pochettino has been under pressure after the Blues' 5-0 loss to Arsenal in the Premier League.
  However, a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa did ease the slide.
   
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  In a chat with Tribalfootball, Cucurella stated that Pochettino deserved more time and should nit be sacked.
  “Yes, for sure. He spoke very
  
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• NPFL: Babaganaru Upbeat Akwa United Will Escape Relegation

  29-04-2024 10:29 via completesports.com
  
  Akwa United head coach, Mohammed Babaganaru believes the win against Kano Pillars will help the club's quest to beat the drop.
  The Promise Keepers defeated the visitors 3-0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.
  Babaganaru praised his players for approaching the game with a positive mindset.
  Read Also:AC Milan BossReveals Reason Behind Decision To Bench Chukwueze Against Juventus
  “It’s a good thing that we have secured the victory we needed. After our away defeat to Kwa
  
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• Aina Gets Very Good Rating Despite Forest’s Defeat To Man City

  29-04-2024 09:51 via completesports.com
  Ola Aina got very good rating despite Nottingham Forest’s 2-0 home loss to Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday.
  The defeat was a blow to Forest’s relegation fight as they are just one point above the relegation spot.
  A goal in each half from Josko Gvardiol and Erling Haaland saw City cut Arsenal’s lead to just one point with a game in hand.
  Despite the loss, Aina was one of the few Forest players who impressed.
  Following his impressive display, Daily Mail rated Ain
  
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• AC Milan Boss Reveals Reason Behind Decision To Bench Chukwueze Against Juventus

  29-04-2024 09:20 via completesports.com
  
  AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli has explained why Samuel Chukwueze started the club's Serie A clash with Juventus from the bench.
  Chukwueze, who has impressed in recent outings for the Rossoneri was a surprise omission from the starting line-up against Maximiliano Allegri's side.
  The Nigeria international was named among the substitutes and onlyreplaced Christian Pulisic seven minutes from time.
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• Olise, Eze Are Bound To Leave Crystal Palace –Jordan

  29-04-2024 08:30 via completesports.com
  
  Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan has tipped the duo of Michael Olise and Ebere Eze to leave the club this summer.
  Recall that both players have been impressive for Crystal Palace in the Premier League this ongoing season.
  However, in a chat with TribalFootball, Jordan stated that Olise and Eze can both depart for £60m each.
   
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• ‘I Want More’ — Dessers Targets More Goals For Rangers After Scoring Winner Vs St. Mirren

  29-04-2024 07:49 via completesports.com
  
  Cyriel Dessers is determined to score more goals for Rangers after scoring the winning the goal in the club's 2-1 win at St. Mirren on Sunday.
  Dessers fired home the decisive goal 14 minutes from time.
  It was the Nigeria international's 20th across all competitions for the Light Blues this season.
  Desserstold RangersTV: "20 goals is a beautiful number, but I don't want to stop there - I want to keep going and I want more.
  "Not a lot of Rangers strikers got there in the last years so I think it
  
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• Onuachu Scores Hat-trick To Help Trabzonspor Claim Dramatic Comeback Win

  28-04-2024 21:29 via completesports.com
  
  Paul Onuachu netted a hat-trick and also provided an assist in Trabzonspor 4-2 home win against Gaziantep in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday.
  Onuachu has scored 12 goals, made four assists in 18 league appearances in his loan spell at Trabzonspor.
  Prior to Sunday's game, the last time he scored was 11 January, 2024, in a 2-1 home win against Samsunspor in a league fixture.
  The win against Gaziantep strengthens Trabzonspor Europa League qualification hopes as they are in third place on 58 points
  
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• Aina Features As Man City Beat Relegation Threatened Forest, Pile Pressure On Arsenal

  28-04-2024 20:30 via completesports.com
  Ola Aina was in action for Nottingham Forest in their 2-0 home loss to Manchester City in Sunday's Premier League game.
  The defeat puts more pressure on Forest who are in 17th place on 26 points and are just one point above the relegation spot.
  It was a much needed win for City who are now in second place on 79 points, one point behind leaders Arsenal on the log.
  Pep Guardiola's men have a game in hand on their title rivals.
  The Gunners had beaten North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 earli
  
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• Serie A: Osimhen Bags Goal No. 13 As Napoli Hold Roma

  28-04-2024 20:17 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen was at his best mettle as he netted a goal in Napoli's 2-2 draw against Roma in Sunday's Serie A game.
  The Nigerian international, who was making his 22 appearances for Napoli, has scored 13 goals and bagged three assists this ongoing season.
   
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  Paolo Dybala scored the opening goal in the 59th minute to silence the home supporters before Olivera leveled parity for Napoli in the 64th minute.
  
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• Serie A: Lookman On Target As Atalanta Overcome Empoli

  28-04-2024 20:08 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles star, Ademola Lookman was on target as Atalanta defeated Empoli 2-0 in Sunday's Serie A game.
  The Nigerian international who was making his 27 appearances, has netted eight goals and bagged six assists this ongoing season for Atalanta.
  The host opened the scoring in the 42nd minute through Pasalic's fine goal to the delight of the home supporters.
   
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  Lookman extended Atalanta's lead in the 51st minute, to increase his
  
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• NPFL: Rangers, Enyimba Continue Title Fight; Lobi Stars Falter Again

  28-04-2024 19:59 via completesports.com
  Rangers maintained top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League courtesy of a 2-0 victory over Plateau United.
  Chiedozie Okorie set the tone for the victoryin the 26th minute.
  Former Nigeria Premier Football League top scorer Godwin Obaje added the second deep into stoppage time.
  Holders Enyimba keptpressure on their oriental rivals following a 1-0 win in Aba.
  Chijioke Mbaoma scored the decisive goal on the hour mark.
  Former champions Akwa United boosted their survival hopes with a comprehen
  
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• Alonso Has Made Me A Better Player –Boniface

  28-04-2024 19:11 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles forward, Victor Boniface has heaped praises on Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso for making him a better player.
  Recall that the Nigerian international played an integral role as Leverkusen won their first-ever Bundesliga title with few matches to spare.
  However, in an interview with AFP, Boniface stated that he's been so impressed with Alonso's technical and tactical prowess.
   
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• Premier League: Arsenal Survive Tottenham Fightback To Cement Place At Top

  28-04-2024 18:28 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal fought off asecond half fight back to record a nervy 3-2 win against Tottenham Hotspur in their North London derby.
  Spur's Pierre-Emlle Hojberg scored an own goal to hand Arsenal the lead.
  Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz scored the other goals for the Gunnersin the first half.
  The hosts were handed a lifeline on 64 minutes after Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya's dreadfully executed chipped pass landed to Cristian Romeo, who found the bottom left corner.
  The visitors endured a tough fight to t
  
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• Dessers Bags 20th Goal Of Season In Rangers’ Win At St. Mirren

  28-04-2024 15:59 via completesports.com
  Cyriel Dessers scored the winner as Rangers defeated St. Mirren 2-1 away in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday.
  Dessers has taken his tally for the season to 20 goals in all competitions.
  Also in action for Ranger was Leon Balogun who like Dessers played for 90 minutes.
  The Super Eagles striker netted Rangers' second goal which put them 2-1 ahead on 74 minutes.
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• Iwobi Surpasses Mikel’s Premier League Appearance Record

  28-04-2024 11:22 via completesports.com
  
  Alex Iwobi has moved ahead of John Mikel Obi on the list of highest capped Nigerian players in the Premier League.
  Iwobi was in action for 90 minutes in Fulham's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at the Craven Cottage on Saturday.
  It was his 250th Premier League appearance.
  Read Also:Ex-Chelsea Boss Elected FC Porto’s New President
  The 27-year-old was previously tied on 249 appearances with former Chelsea midfielder, Mikel.
  Iwobi will now set his sight on usurping Yakubu Aiyegbeni in third pos
  
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• Ex-Chelsea Boss Elected FC Porto’s New President

  28-04-2024 09:44 via completesports.com
  
  Former Chelsea manager André Villas-Boas was elected the new president of Portuguese giant FC Porto on Saturday night.
  Porto announced Villas-Boas as the new president on their X handle, ending Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa’s 42-year reign.
  Under Pinto da Costa’s presidency, Porto won 68 trophies which include two Champions League and two Europa League titles.Villas-Boas, after he was elected new FC Porto presidentA record turnout of 26,741 voters – smashing the previous re
  
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• Inter Milan vs Torino 28/04/24: Free Online Live Stream

  28-04-2024 08:58 via completesports.com
  
  Inter Milan, having secured the Serie A title with five matches remaining, will extend their championship festivities as they host Torino at San Siro on Sunday 28/4/2024. Within this preview, learn how to stream the match for free! Plus check out our match predictions, team news and expected lineups. Scroll down for more information.  How […]
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• Napoli vs Roma 28/04/24: Free Online Live Stream

  28-04-2024 08:48 via completesports.com
  SSC Napoli faces AS Roma on Sunday, April 28, fans can expect an exciting matchup between two of Serie A’s top-10 scorers. Within this preview, learn how to stream the match for free! Plus check out our match predictions, team news and expected lineups.
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• IPL 2023 CSK vs SRH IPL Betting Preview April 28 2024: Odds, Offers, Prediction, Tips and Line Ups

  28-04-2024 08:24 via completesports.com
  Chennai will be looking to end their mini-slump when they play host to the Sunrisers. The home team have lost their last two matches but will be particularly disappointed about the defeat to LSG. They had the match in their grasp but allowed Marcus Stoinis to single handedly win the match for his team. Their death bowling will need to be addressed urgently as they come up against the most dangerous batting lineup in the competition. SRH suffered their first home loss of the season against RCB w
  
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• Nigerian para badminton player wins historic gold medal in Spain

  28-04-2024 08:22 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria Para Badminton player, Mariam Bolaji, has won a gold medal to make history at the Spanish Para Badminton International 2024 Level 1 tournament in Toledo, Spain.Bolaji beat World number five Mandeep Kaur from India 2-0 (21-17, 21-17) to clinch the gold medal and remain unbeaten in two Spanish Internationals in one week.
  In a stunning display of skill and determination, Bolaji faced off against some of the world's top-ranked players and emerged victorious in every match she played.In the
  
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• IPL 2023 GT vs RCB IPL Betting Preview April 28 2024: Odds, Offers, Prediction, Tips and Line Ups

  28-04-2024 08:04 via completesports.com
  Gujarat will be looking to get back to winning ways when they welcome RCB in this IPL encounter. The home team were desperately unlucky to lose their last match when they needed four runs off the last ball and unfortunately Rashid Khan could not find the boundary. RCB on the other hand will be on cloud nine after they claimed a shock win over SRH in their own backyard. It was the first home loss of the season for the Sunrisers. The pressure is on GT as another loss will make it very difficult t
  
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• NPFL: Fans Return Will Motivate Enyimba To Beat Katsina United — Olorunleke

  28-04-2024 07:47 via completesports.com
  
  Ojo Olorunlekehas described the return of fans to the stands ahead of Enyimba'smatch day 32 encounter against Katsina United as a good motivation.
  The Enyimba captain who spoke to the club’s media ahead of the game also said the vibe in the team is positive having had a good training session all through the week.
  Olorunleke noted that everybody is ready as they intend not to look down on their opponents given that they are also a good side but he expects the Aba Giants to have a good game
  
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• VAR Wrong To Have Disallowed Disasi’s Last-Minute Goal Against Aston Villa –Madueke

  28-04-2024 07:32 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea winger Noni Madueke has criticised the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for disallowing Axel Disasi's goal in the team's 2-2 draw against Aston Villa in Saturday's Premier League game.
  Recall that Disasi had a late winner denied by VAR, which left the visitors fuming.
  Reacting after the game, Madueke insisted that there was nothing wrong with the goal and should have been allowed to stand.
   
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• Bundesliga: Boniface, Tella In Action As Leverkusen Extend Unbeaten Run After Dramatic Draw Against Stuttgart

  27-04-2024 20:47 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles duo of Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella came on from the bench to help Bayer Leverkusen maintain their unbeaten run in the Bundesliga.
  Recall that Leverkusen came from two goals down to level parity against Stuttgart on Saturday.
  Boniface, who was making his 20th appearance, has netted 11 goals and bagged eight assists for Leverkusen this ongoing season.
   
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  On the other hand, Tella has made 21 appeara
  
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• Bundeslia: Boniface, Tella In Action As Leverkusen Extend Unbeaten Run After Dramatic Draw Against Stuttgart

  27-04-2024 20:47 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles duo of Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella came on from the bench to help Bayer Leverkusen maintain their unbeaten run in the Bundesliga.
  Recall that Leverkusen came from two goals down to level parity against Stuttgart on Saturday.
  Boniface, who was making his 20th appearance, has netted 11 goals and bagged eight assists for Leverkusen this ongoing season.
   
  Read Also: Serie A: Chukwueze Subbed On As Juventus, AC Milan End In Stalemate
  On the other hand, Tella has made 21 appeara
  
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• Serie A: Chukwueze Subbed On As Juventus, AC Milan End In Stalemate

  27-04-2024 20:21 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze was in action as AC Milan hold Juventus to a goalless draw in Saturday's Serie A game.
  The Nigerian international, who was making his 22 appearances, has scored one goal and bagged two assists this ongoing season.
   
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  He came on as a substitute for Christian Pulisic in the 83rd minute.
  There was a decent opportunity for Milan just before the half-hour mark w
  
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• Iwobi, Bassey Feature As Fulham’s Winless Home Run Continues After Draw Vs Palace

  27-04-2024 19:03 via completesports.com
  Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey were in action for Fulham in their 1-1 home draw against Crystal Palace in Saturday's Premier League game.
  Both Super Eagles stars played for 90 minutes in the encounter at Craven Cottage.
  Fulham are now winless in their last three home games - recording one draw and two defeats.
  Rodrigo Muniz put Fulham 1-0 ahead before Jeffery Schlupp equalised for Palace with three minutes left.
  Fulham remain in 13th place on 43 points in the league table.
  Newcastle United contin
  
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• Premier League: Liverpool Title Hopes Hit Again In West Ham Draw

  27-04-2024 16:25 via completesports.com
  Liverpool drew 2-2 with West Ham United at the London Stadium to leave their title hopes in tatters.
  Jurgen Klopp's side needed a win to keep uppace with title rivals Arsenal and Manchester City but faltered once again after the 2-0 defeat against Everton in midweek.
  Winger Jarrod Bowen gave West Ham the lead before the break.
  Liverpool fought back after the break with Andy Robertson netting the equaliser.
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• Nigerian Forward Scores Seven Goals In Arsenal’s U-18s 9-0 Win At Norwich

  27-04-2024 14:40 via completesports.com
  Danish-born Nigerian young forward Chidozie Martin-Obi scored seven goals for Arsenal's U-18s in their 9-0 win against Norwich on Saturday.
  The 16-year-old netted a hat-trick in 17 minutes before adding two more goals, to end the first half of the U-18 Premier League game with five goals.
  He then got on the score sheet two times in the second half.
  Martin-Obi got his side to the perfect start when he scored under 60 seconds and doubled their lead in the 15th minute.
  Just two minutes after getti
  
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