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• Iheanacho Gets New Head Coach At Celtic

  03-12-2025 20:23 via completesports.com
  Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho will play under a new head coach at Celtic, following the appointment of Wilfried Nancy, BBC Sport reports. The 48-year-old Frenchman, who signed a a two-and-a-half year contract, has been head coach of Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew since 2022 and will take charge at Celtic Park on Thursday. Celtic [...]
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• Troost-Ekong: Why I Am Retiring Before AFCON 2025

  04-12-2025 21:38 via completesports.com
  William Troost-Ekong has revealed the reason behind his decision to quit the Super Eagles before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, reports Completesports.com. The 32-year-old announced his retirement from international football on Thursday. Troost-Ekong was named in Nigeria’s provisional squad for AFCON 2025 by head coach, Éric Chelle on Tuesday. The defender has now opted [...]
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• Liverpool Doing Everything To Win Games –Wirtz

  04-12-2025 21:29 via completesports.com
  Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz has disclosed that the Reds are working hard to win games in the Premier League. Liverpool have been struggling for results in the league this season and at the weekend played out a 1-1 draw against Sunderland on Sunday at Anfield. Speaking with the club’s website, Wirtz stated that Liverpool are [...]
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• Past is history says Mueller ahead of MLS Messi clash

  04-12-2025 20:55 via vanguardngr.com
  Thomas Mueller says his past results against Lionel Messi will count for little when he lines up for the Vancouver Whitecaps against Inter Miami in the MLS Cup final on Saturday.German great Mueller, who joined Vancouver in August from Bayern Munich, has a winning record against Messi over the years both for club and country.But the charismatic 36-year-old says past results — Mueller has finished on the winning side in seven of 10 meetings with Messi — will be irrelevant in Saturday
  
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• I Don’t See A Man, I See A Snake –Yaya Toure Reignites Feud With Guardiola

  04-12-2025 20:47 via completesports.com
  Yaya Toure has reignited his bitter feud with Pep Guardiola, with the Manchester City favourite branding his former manager “a snake” in an explosive interview. Toure, 42, has previously been outspoken about his frosty relationship with Guardiola, who coached him at both Barcelona and Manchester City. The midfielder left the Nou Camp in order to [...]
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• 3 Super Eagles players likely to replace Ekong as captain

  04-12-2025 19:27 via vanguardngr.com
  With William Troost Ekong officially announcing his retirement from international football, the Super Eagles are set for a leadership transition.
  Ekong, who captained Nigeria with distinction and guided the team through several major tournaments, leaves behind big shoes to fill.
  As the Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle prepares to name a new team leader, three players stand out as the most likely candidates based on seniority, experience, and influence in the squad.1. Wilfred Ndidi
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• Oliseh: Why Real Madrid May Allow Vinicius To Leave Club

  04-12-2025 18:58 via completesports.com
  Former Nigerian international Sunday Oliseh believes Real Madrid may allow Vinicius Jr. to leave the club amid his crisis with manager Xabi Alonso. Recall that a significant crisis has developed between Alonso and Vinícius during the 2025-2026 season, primarily over the player’s tactical role, playing time, and contract situation. There are also reports that Vinícius [...]
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• William Troost-Ekong announces retirement from international football

  04-12-2025 18:00 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabSuper Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an emotional close to a decade-long career with Nigeria’s senior national team.The defender made the announcement on Thursday via a heartfelt statement posted on his X page, reflecting on his journey, achievements, and the honour of representing the country.Troost-Ekong, who earned 83 caps and featured in five major tournaments for Nigeria, described the decisio
  
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• Troost-Ekong Announces Retirement From International Football

  04-12-2025 17:34 via completesports.com
  William Troost-Ekong has announced his retirement from international football. Troost-Ekong made the announcement in a post on his X handle on Thursday. “HONOURED. GRATEFUL. FOREVER A SUPER EAGLE,” Troost-Ekong wrote. “Playing for Nigeria has been the greatest privilege of my life. The journey may end here, but my support never will. “Here’s to the next [...]
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• AFCON 2025: Group B – Angola, Egypt, South Africa, and Zimbabwe prepare for tough battle

  04-12-2025 17:33 via vanguardngr.com
  The draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has placed Egypt, South Africa, Angola and Zimbabwe together in group B which blends pedigree and ambition.Egypt, the competition’s most successful team with seven titles, enter as favourites to top the group, with Mohamed Salah leading a squad determined to reclaim continental dominance.South Africa arrive with renewed confidence after securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, their first since 2010, while Angola and Zimbabwe
  
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• Abraham Better Than Osimhen — Cameroon Striker Aboubakar

  04-12-2025 17:11 via completesports.com
  Cameroon international Vincent Aboubakar says Besiktas striker Tammy Abraham is better than Victor Osimhen, reports Completesports.com. Osimhen helped Galatasaray win the domestic double last season. The Nigeria international also won the top scorer award in the Turkish Super Lig. The 26-year-old has netted nine times in 13 appearances across all competitions for the Black Sea [...]
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• Alexander-Arnold out for two months with thigh injury

  04-12-2025 16:20 via vanguardngr.com
  England full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has suffered a thigh injury, his club Real Madrid said on Thursday, with Spanish media speculating that he faces two months out.The former Liverpool right-back set up Real’s opening goal in a 3-0 win at Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday — his first La Liga assist — but then left the field in the second half with an injury.Madrid said in a statement that following tests, Alexander-Arnold had been diagnosed with “a muscle injury to the f
  
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• Salah Will Leave Liverpool In January –Redknapp

  04-12-2025 15:37 via completesports.com
  Former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp has reiterated that Reds star Mohamed Salah will leave Anfield in January. Redknapp stated this after he was dropped on the bench for the second time in the team’s 1-1 draw against Sunderland in Wednesday’s Premier League game. Speaking with Sky Sports, the former England international stated that the Egyptian [...]
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• Top 10 goal scorers in AFCON history

  04-12-2025 15:24 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabThe Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is home to several lethal goal scorers whose goal tallies have risen to the top of the charts.From Ivory Coast to Nigeria to Egypt, the AFCON has not only produced several remarkable moments but also quite a couple of goal scorers who have reached legendary status because of the number of goals that they have scored for their countries.Below are the top ten (10) goal scorers in AFCON history:Samuel Eto’o (Cameroon) – 18 goalsA po
  
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• Copa del Rey: Real Sociedad Manager Hails Sadiq’s Performance Vs Reus FC

  04-12-2025 15:22 via completesports.com
  Real Sociedad manager Sergio Francisco has lauded Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq’s incredible performance against Reus FC in Wednesday night’s Copa del Rey. Recall that the Nigerian international netted a goal via the penalty spot as Real Sociedad defeated Reus FC 2-0. Before his goal, Sadiq had provided a brilliant assist for Mikel Goti to [...]
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• Anambra State FA Announces Dates For ELections Into Board, Local Football Council

  04-12-2025 15:13 via completesports.com
  The Executive Committee of the Anambra State Football Association has approved 17th and 18th December, 2025 as the official dates for the elections to fill the existing vacancies in the State FA Board and the Local Football Councils. This was revealed in the meeting of the board of the Executive Committee of the Anambra State [...]
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• Salah does not have ‘unlimited credit’ at Liverpool, says Van Dijk

  04-12-2025 15:00 via vanguardngr.com
  Virgil van Dijk says Mohamed Salah’s omission from Liverpool’s team for a second successive match shows no player at the club has “unlimited credit”.The Egypt international was an unused substitute for Sunday’s win at West Ham and was on the bench for the 1-1 draw at home to Sunderland on Wednesday.It was the first time in his Anfield career that he had not started in back-to-back league matches.The forward was brought on for the second half against Sunderland but
  
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• Assessment Of The Super Eagles’ 2025 AFCON Provisional Squad List

  04-12-2025 14:54 via completesports.com
  Hello everyone! you are watching Complete Sports update, where we dive into the trending stories impacting Nigeris’s sports scene. We’ll explore various topics, including the ongoing discussions around the Super Eagles preparations for the 2025 AFCON and the tactical decisions facing coach Eric Chelle. Stay tuned for lively commentary and insights! Topics Discussed in Video; [...]
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• AFCON 2025: Angola Coach Beaumelle Blasts FIFA For ‘Unfair’ Player Release Decision

  04-12-2025 14:30 via completesports.com
  Angola head coach Patrice Beaumelle has criticised Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, over its decision to shift the mandatory player-release date for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. FIFA recently moved the release date from December 8 to December 15, a change widely attributed to pressure from European clubs. The decision contradicts FIFA’s own [...]
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• PSG, Bayer Leverkusen, Leeds United Battle For Nigerian Defender

  04-12-2025 13:24 via completesports.com
  Paris Saint-Germain, Bayer Leverkusen and Leeds United are battling for the signature of Nigerian defender Chibuike Nwaiwu, reports Completesports.com. Nwaiwu has caught the eye with his impressive performances for Austrian club, Wolfsberger AC this season. According to French news outlet, Top Mercato, PSG and Olympic Marseille are the two clubs interested in him in France. [...]
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• AFCON 2025: 5 group stage fixtures to watch

  04-12-2025 13:07 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabAs excitement builds toward the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the group stage of AFCON 2025 appears to have potential exciting matchups.With the tournament drawing together some of the continent’s most talented squads and emerging stars, several fixtures stand out for their potential to define early momentum, set narratives, and deliver the kind of drama AFCON is known for.From defending champions seeking to assert dominance to traditional heavyweights loo
  
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• NPFL: Finidi Laments Psychological Strain After Rivers United Edge Kano Pillars

  04-12-2025 10:52 via completesports.com
  Finidi Explains Rivers United’s Sloppy First-Half Display vs Kano Pillars   Rivers United Head Coach, Finidi George, says his side’s sloppy performance in Wednesday night’s 1–0 victory over Kano Pillars in a rescheduled 2025/2026 NPFL matchday 15 fixture in Port Harcourt was due to psychological fatigue following their 1–2 CAF Champions League defeat to RS [...]
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• AFCON 2025: FIFA Announces December 15 Release Date For Players

  04-12-2025 10:08 via completesports.com
  Clubs have until December 15 to release players for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, has confirmed. FIFA pushed the release date back by a week after fruitful consultation with key stakeholders. The world soccer ruling body urged national associations and clubs to hold “good faith bilateral discussions” [...]
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• I Won’t Take This Opportunity For Granted –Obasogie Reacts To AFCON Invitation

  04-12-2025 10:01 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie has expressed his delight at having been listed among the provisional list of players for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Obasogie, who currently plays for Tanzanian NBC Premier League side Singida Black Stars, stated this in an interview with Brila FM. He’s expected to slug it out with five [...]
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• All you need to know about the draw for the 2026 World Cup

  04-12-2025 09:51 via vanguardngr.com
  The draw for the first 48-team World Cup takes place on Friday, ahead of the finals from June 11 to July 19 next year in North America. AFP Sport tells you all you need to know about how it works:– Top seeds kept apart –Teams are split into four pots of 12 based on the latest world ranking, with one team from each pot going into each of the 12 groups of four. For the first time, FIFA has decided that the draw will be done in such a way as to ensure the four highest-ranked nations are
  
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• Ex Super Eagles Star Faults Chelle’s 54-Man List For AFCON 2025

  04-12-2025 09:43 via completesports.com
  Former Nigerian international Sam Sodje has questioned Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle’s decision to invite 54 players for camping ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Sodje made this known after Chelle unveiled his provisional squad for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco. The three-time AFCON champions will face Tunisia, [...]
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• Liverpool fear factor gone, admits Slot

  04-12-2025 09:21 via vanguardngr.com
  Liverpool boss Arne Slot conceded his side have lost their fear factor during a miserable run as Sunderland emerged with a 1-1 draw at Anfield on Wednesday.The Premier League champions have now failed to win in three consecutive home games and needed a Nordi Mukiele own goal to rescue a point against the Black Cats.Sunderland were on course for their first win at Anfield since 1983 when Chemsdine Talbi’s deflected strike opened the scoring.Even after Mukiele deflected Florian Wirtz’
  
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• Maresca blasts ‘very poor’ Chelsea after damaging Leeds defeat

  04-12-2025 08:52 via vanguardngr.com
  Enzo Maresca slammed lacklustre Chelsea after their Premier League title challenge suffered a huge setback in a shock 3-1 defeat at lowly Leeds on Wednesday.Maresca’s side paid the price for a woeful first-half performance at Elland Road featuring Leeds goals from Jaka Bijol and Ao Tanaka.Pedro Neto reduced the deficit after the interval but Chelsea conceded a farcical third goal to Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the closing stages.Losing to a fourth-bottom Leeds side beaten in their previous f
  
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• I Won’t Stop Itauma From Challenging Usyk –Davison

  04-12-2025 08:50 via completesports.com
  Moses Itauma’s trainer, Ben Davison has disclosed that he won’t stand in the way of his boxer if he decides to challenge heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk. Itauma, 20, is unbeaten in 13 fights. He is on a run of nine stoppages in a row, six of them in the first round and his most [...]
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• Teams Who Play Us Now Think They Can Get Result –Slot Makes Admission After Sunderland Draw

  04-12-2025 07:31 via completesports.com
  Arne Slot has admitted he was frustrated to see Liverpool drop points at home to Sunderland and concedes opposing sides are now coming to Anfield confident of getting a result. The Reds required a late Nordi Mukiele own goal to earn a 1-1 draw against the Black Cats. The result left Liverpool eighth in the [...]
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