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• I Was Almost Shot For Calling Osimhen A Big Star — South Africa Coach

  11-05-2024 12:29 via completesports.com
  Bafana Bafana of South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has revealed he was almost shot by football fans in the country after he said Victor Osimhen and not Percy Tau is a big star.
  Broos rated Osimhen and Senegal talisman Sadio Mane ahead of Tau, who is Bafana Bafana's biggest star.
  His submission didn't go down well with South African fans, who roundly criticised him.
  "They almost shot me for it, because I said that Percy Tau is not a big player,” Broos began his story in Sjotcast.
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• Omeruo Nominates Lookman For 2024 CAF Player Of The Year Award

  23-05-2024 08:34 via completesports.com
  
  Kenneth Omeruo has nominated Super Eagles teammate Ademola Lookman for the 2024 CAf Player of the Year award.
  Lookman was the hero for Atalanta as he bagged a hat-trick in Atalanta's 3-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final on Wednesday.
  He becomes the first-ever player to score a hat-trick in the Europa League final.
  His goals helped Atalanta land a first major trophy since 1963 and also a first European title.
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• ‘It Gives Me Motivation’ — Lookman Delighted To Represent Nigeria

  23-05-2024 08:19 via completesports.com
  
  Ademola Lookman claims he get extra motivation from playing for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, reports Completesports.com.
  Lookman previously represented England at youth level and won the FIFA U-20 World Cup with the Young Three Lions in 2017 in South Korea.
  The wingerlater switched international allegiance to Nigeria in January 2020.
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• Europa League: Leverkusen Struggled To Cope With Atalanta’s Pace  –Alonso

  23-05-2024 07:40 via completesports.com
  Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has revealed that his team failed to cope with Atalanta's pace and duels in the final of the Europa League.
  Recall that Atalanta defeated Leverkusen 3-0 on Wednesday, to end their unbeaten record this season.
  However, in an interview with TNT Sports, Alonso stated that Atalanta deserves to win the Europa League title.
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• ‘Best Night Of My Life’ — Lookman On Europa League Final Hat-Trick

  23-05-2024 07:30 via completesports.com
  
  Ademola Lookman admitted a hat-trick to win the Europa League for Atalanta againstBayer Leverkusen was one of the best nights of hislife.
  Lookman followed uphis impressive semi-final performance against Olympic Marseille with a breathtaking display in Dublin on Thursday night.
  The Nigeria international scored twice in the first half and added another after the break.
  Read Also:Lookman Nominated For Europa League Player Of The Week Award
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• Lookman Nominated For Europa League Player Of The Week Award

  23-05-2024 07:00 via completesports.com
  
  Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the Europa League Player of the Week award.
  UEFA announced Lookman, two of his Atalanta teammates and a Bayer Leverkusen player for the award.
  Lookman's nomination was not a surprise following his hat-trick heroics in Atalanta's 3-0 win against Leverkusen in the Europa League final on Wednesday.
  He made history as the first-ever player to score a hat-trick in the Europa League final.
  Also, he has now taken his tally in all competitions to 15 this season.
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• Hollywoodbets Register Login Spina Zonke: Claim your 50 Free Spins

  23-05-2024 05:52 via completesports.com
  
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• Europa: England Legend Reacts To Lookman’s Hat-trick Heroics Vs Leverkusen

  23-05-2024 00:51 via completesports.com
  Legendary England striker Alan Shearer has showered encomium on Ademola Lookman for his hat-trick heroics in the Europa League final on Wednesday.
  Lookman netted all three goals as Atalanta thrashed Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the final played in Dublin.
  The Super Eagles forward bagged a brace in the first half before completing his hat-trick in the second half.
  Also Read: Europa: Lookman Equals 55-Year-Old Hat-trick Record
  Commenting after the game Shearer wrote on his X handle:"Atalanta brilliant
  
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• Europa: Lookman Equals 55-Year-Old Hat-trick Record

  23-05-2024 00:08 via completesports.com
  Ademola Lookman was the hero as his hat-trick secured a 3-0 win for Atalanta in the Europa League final in Dublin on Wednesday.
  It is Atalanta's first-ever European title and their first major trophy since 1963.
  Lookman is only the second player to score a hat-trick in the final of a major European competition for an Italian side.
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• Kroos A Legend Of Real Madrid –Carvajal

  22-05-2024 23:11 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid fullback Dani Carvajal has described Toni Kroos as a club legend.
  Recall that on the Germany international will retire after the Euros this summer.
  In a chat with AS, Carvajal stated that the entire team will never forget him.
   
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  "He is a legend of Real Madrid. Yesterday we already knew a little that he would not continue, but we did not know that the statement was to be
  
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• Lookman’s Historic Hat-trick Vs Leverkusen Lands Atalanta’s First- Ever European Title

  22-05-2024 22:58 via completesports.com
  
  Ademola Lookman netted a historic hat-trick to help Atalanta defeat Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the Europa League final in Dublin on Wednesday.
  Lookman is now the first player to score a hat-trick in a Europa League final.
  Atalanta have won a first-ever European title and it is their first major trophy since 1963.
  Also, Atalanta's Win ended Bayer Leverkusen's, recently crowned Bundesliga champions, 51-game unbeaten run.
  Victor Boniface was introduced in the 46th minute while Nathan Tella came on in
  
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• President Federation Cup: Enyimba, Shooting Stars Zoom Into Round Of 16

  22-05-2024 21:40 via completesports.com
  Enyimba zoomed into the Round of 16 of the President Federation Cup after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over FC One Rocket at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa.
  Chijioke Mbaoma scored the winning goal with a sublime header six minutes before the break following a superb cross from Murphy Ndukwu.
  The Aba giants were reduced to 10-men 25 minutes when goalkeeper Ani Ozoemena was sent off for for handling the ball outside the box.
  At the Awka City Stadium, Shooting Stars recorded a 2-0 victory over Lo
  
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• 2026 WCQ: FIFA Replaces Officials For Benin Republic Vs Super Eagles

  22-05-2024 19:27 via completesports.com
  World-governing body, FIFA has made changes to the officiating team of the 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Benin Republic and Nigeria which is scheduled for the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in the Ivorian capital on Monday, 10th June 2024.
  The changes have sent packing Ethiopian official Bamlak Tessema Weyesa, who was originally designated as referee for the encounter scheduled to kick off at 4pm.In his place, Gabonese official Pierre Ghislain Atcho will now be the referee.
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• Amorim Won’t Join Chelsea For Any Amount  –Sporting Lisbon President

  22-05-2024 19:25 via completesports.com
  Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas has told Chelsea that he won't allow manager Ruben Amorim to leave the club for any amount.
  This comes following the departure of Mauricio Pochettino as manager of the Blues on Tuesday night.
  Amorim, who led Sporting Lisbon to win the Portuguese Primeira Liga, has also qualified the team for the final of the Taca de Portugal against Porto on Sunday.
  However, Varandas in a chat with TribalFootball, has warned Chelsea owners that Amorim has no intention of
  
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• Gavi Greatly Missed By Barca –Lewandowski

  22-05-2024 18:58 via completesports.com
  Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has disclosed that the team missed the creativity of Gavi this season in La Liga.
  Recall that the Spanish star is recovering from a serious knee injury suffered at the beginning of the season.
  In a chat with Marca, Lewandowski stated that Gavi would have made a big difference for Barca if he had not been injured.
   
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• WAFU U-17: Golden Eaglets Vs Togo Shifted To Thursday

  22-05-2024 18:37 via completesports.com
  Nigeria's Golden Eaglets final Group B game against Togo at the WAFU B U-17 Championship has been postponed to Thursday morning, reports Complete sports.com.
  The postponement was as a result of the unplayable state of the University Stadium pitch caused by a heavy rain.
  According to the team's media officer, Francis Achi, the game will still be played at the same ground. It will kick-off at 9am Nigeria time.
  The encounter was originally fixed for Wednesday (today) at 5pm.
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• Over N100m Prize Money On Offer At 10th Okpekpe 10km Road Race

  22-05-2024 18:27 via completesports.com
  Over a N100m will be on offer as prize money at the 10th Okpekpe International 10km Road Race which holds on Saturday in Okpekpe town in Edo State, Nigeria.
  The top five finishers in each gender category for the international elite field as well as for the Nigerian elite runners will battle for the prize money.
  Winners in each gender category will go home with $15,000 while second and third place finishers will be rewarded with $8,000 and $5,000 respectively, with fourth and fifth going home wi
  
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• Gomez: Atalanta Will End Leverkusen’s Unbeaten Record In Europa League Final

  22-05-2024 17:10 via completesports.com
  Former Atalanta star Papu Gomez has expressed confidence in the ability of Atalanta to end Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten record in tonight's Europa League final.
  Recall that Atalanta will be playing in their first ever European final, and it is their second shot at silverware, having already lost to Juventus in the Coppa Italia final some days ago.
  However, Leverkusen have not lost even once this season, and that proves to be a bigger challenge for La Dea.
   
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• Palmer Named Premier League PFA Fans’ Player Of The Season

  22-05-2024 17:07 via completesports.com
  Cole Palmer has been named PFA Fans’ Player of the Season for his memorable debut campaign at Chelsea.
  Celebrating the award, Palmer wrote on website:”The 22-year-old enjoyed a remarkable first season at Stamford Bridge following a deadline day move from Manchester City last summer.“Hitting 22 goals and 11 assists in the Premier League, Palmer played a vital role as a late season surge ensured the Blues finished in sixth place and qualified for Europe.“The forward also s
  
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• Europa League Final: Leverkusen Will Bank On Boniface For Goals Against Atalanta –Given

  22-05-2024 16:51 via completesports.com
  
  Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Shay Given has revealed that Bayer Leverkusen will bank on Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface for goals ahead of tonight's Europa League final against Atalanta.
  Recall that Leverkusen made Bundesliga history by romping to their first-ever title without losing, and they are yet to taste defeat in 51 games in all competitions this season.
   
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• ‘We Must Be At Top Of Our Game’ — Lookman Anticipates Tough Duel Against Leverkusen

  22-05-2024 15:22 via completesports.com
  Ademola Lookman reckoned Atalanta must be at their best to beat Bayer Leverkusen in the final of the UEFA Europa League.
  The Serie A club willlook to win their first European title when they take on the Bundesliga champions at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin on Wednesday night (today).
  Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen are unbeaten across all competitions this season.
  Die Werkself are also in the final of the DFB Pokal.
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  22-05-2024 15:14 via completesports.com
  
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  22-05-2024 15:11 via completesports.com
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• 2026 WCQ: ‘We Will Win Both Games’ — Finidi Boasts Super Eagles Will Beat South Africa, Benin

  22-05-2024 14:13 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George is optimistic the Super Eagles will get maximum points from their next two games against South Africa and Benin Republic.
  The three-time African champions are yet to record a win in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers having drawn their opening two games against Lesotho and Zimbabwe.
  Finidi's side will host the Bafana Bafana of South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Friday June 7.
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  22-05-2024 11:57 via completesports.com
  
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• Dessers Can Fire Rangers To Scottish Cup Glory — Numan

  22-05-2024 11:50 via completesports.com
  Rangers legend Arthur Numan has backed Cyriel Dessers to help the Light Blues win the Scottish Cup.
  Phillipe Clement's side will face their Glasgow rival in the final of the competition at the Hampden Park on Saturday.
  The two teams have met four times this season with Celtic winning thrice and the other game ending in a draw.
  Numan, who won four Scottish Cups during his five-years in Glasgow between 1998 and 2003, believes his former side have what it takes to lift the trophy.
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  22-05-2024 11:47 via completesports.com
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• Boniface, Tella Battle Lookman For Europa League Crown

  22-05-2024 09:41 via completesports.com
  
  Bayer Leverkusen and Atalanta will clash in the final of the UEFA Europa League at the AVIVA Stadium on Wednesday night (today).
  Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen have two Nigerians, Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella in their ranks, while Ademola Lookman is a key figure for Atalanta.
  Boniface, who was sidelined for around three months this season has scored five goals in the competition for Leverkusen this season.
  The powerful forward was joint -top scorer in the Europa League with Mancheste
  
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• WAFU B U-17: Golden Eaglets’ Defender Doubtful For Final Group Game Vs Togo

  22-05-2024 09:16 via completesports.com
  
  Golden Eaglets defender Boluwatife Ekishola is doubtful for Wednesday’s 2024 WAFU B U-17 final Group B clash against Togo due to injury.
  This was revealed by the Eaglets’ media officer Francis Achi, in a post on his X handle.
  According to Achi, Ekishola was injured in the game against Niger Republic on Sunday.
  The Eaglets won the game 1-0 thanks to a first half strike from Rapha Adams.
  It was the team’s first win of the tournament and needs at least a draw to progress into the
  
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• Probierz: Barca Has Not Done Enough To Help Lewandowski’s Form

  22-05-2024 08:12 via completesports.com
  
  Poland coach Michal Probierz has disclosed that Robert Lewandowski has retrogressed since joining Barcelona.
  In a chat with TVP Sport, Probierz feels Barca haven't played to Lewandowski's strengths this season.
   
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  He said “Robert is Barcelona's top scorer, and it has to be said that the team has not helped him. He is often in a good shooting position, but the ball never reaches him.
  "In the last game (vs Rayo Vallecan
  
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