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• I’m Ready For Barca Challenge –Szczesny

  02-10-2024 19:04 via completesports.com
  Barca new signing Wojciech Szczesny says he’s prepared for the new challenge at Camp Nou. Recall that the Polish goalkeeper came out of retirement to sign with Barcelona till the end of the season.  Szczesny arrives to replace knee injury victim Marc-Andre ter Stegen. In his first interview, Szczesny insisted that Robert Lewandowski played an […]
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• Okoye, Iwobi, Onyeka, Dele-Bashiru Reveal Favourite NPFL Clubs

  10-10-2024 16:34 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles quartet, Maduka Okoye, Alex Iwobi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Frank Onyeka, have revealed the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clubs they would like to play for if the opportunity comes. Recently, Ahmed Musa and Shehu Abdullahi (former Super Eagles defender) joined NPFL heavyweight Kano Pillars. It was a perfect return for Musa who bagged […]
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• 2025 AFCONQ: Libya Won’t Escape Defeat In Uyo  –Boniface

  10-10-2024 15:42 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has assured Nigerians that Libya won’t escape defeat ahead of Friday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Super Eagles top Group D with four points and are the only team yet to concede a goal in the group, and a double header victory over Libya will see them move […]
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• 2025 AFCONQ: Libya Game Won’t Be Easy For Eagles — Simon

  10-10-2024 15:38 via completesports.com
  
  Ahead of Friday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has warned that Libya will not come easy for Nigeria. The three-time AFCON champions will host Libya at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, as their team hopes to pick up the maximum points.   Read Also: AFCON 2025Q: What We […]
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• AFCON 2025Q: What We Plan To Do Against Libya —Ejuke

  10-10-2024 15:32 via completesports.com
  Chidera Ejuke has said the Super Eagles players will do everything in their powers to get the three points against Libya on Friday. The Eagles will host Libya in Group D, matchday 3 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations inside the Godswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo. On matchday 4, the Eagles will travel to […]
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• AFCON 2025Q: Full House As Osayi-Samuel Hit Super Eagles Camp

  10-10-2024 15:15 via completesports.com
  
  Bright Osayi-Samuel has arrived Super Eagles camp in Uyo ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie against Libya. The Fenerbahce defender breezed into the team’s Four Points by Sheraton Hotel base, Ikot Ekpene on Thursday night. Caretaker head coach Augustine Eguavoen now has the full compliment of all the 23 players at […]
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• Rafael Nadal retires from Tennis

  10-10-2024 15:11
  
  RAFAEL NADAL has confirmed his retirement from tennis after an incredible career.
  The Spaniard, 38, won 22 Grand Slams including a staggering 14 at his beloved French Open.
  But he has called time after struggling with injuries in recent years.
  Nadal will make his final appearance as a professional at next month’s Davis Cup finals in Malaga in front of an adoring home crowd.
  The tennis superstar – who bows out as one of the all-time greats – shared an emotional five-minute video
  
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• Exclusive: I’m Learning From Nwabali, Okoye; Libya Won’t Stop Eagles’ AFCON 2025 Party –Obasogie

  10-10-2024 14:35 via completesports.com
  Nigeria and Fasil Kenema SC of Ethiopia goalkeeper, Amas Obasogie, has exclusively told Completesports.com that he is benefiting from the wealth of experience of Super Eagles’ first and second-choice goalkeepers, Stanley Nwabali and Maduka Okoye. Obasogie, a former Bendel Insurance of Benin shot-stopper in the NPFL, spoke to Completesports.com in Ikot Ekpene, where the Super […]
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• AFCON 2025Q: NFF Dismisses Libya Captain’s Poor Treatment Claims

  10-10-2024 14:32 via completesports.com
  
  The Nigeria Football Federation has rejected claims of poor treatment on arrival in Nigeria by the captain of the Libya senior men national team, Faisal Al-Badri. NFF insists the Libyan Football Federation created chaos for its own team, the Mediterranean Knights. NFF’s Assistant Director (Protocol), Mr. Emmanuel Ayanbunmi said the Libya Federation only informed the […]
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• Dele-Bashiru Happy With Lazio Form

  10-10-2024 13:12 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is delighted with his form for Serie A club, Lazio. Dele-Bashiru linked up with the Biancolesti on loan from Turkish Super Lig, Hatayaspor this summer. The loan deal include an obligation to buy. Read Also:Aruna, Omotayo Lead Nigeria’s Quest For 2024 ITTF African Tourney In Addis Ababa The 22-year-old has scored […]
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• Chioma’s 89th strike earns Edo Queens quarterfinal ticket

  10-10-2024 12:41
  
  Chioma Moses’ 89th, minute strike was all Edo Queens FC needed in yesterday’s encounter against Remo Stars Ladies of Ikenne that earn them first three points and quarterfinal ticket in match day 3 at the ongoing Betsy Obaseki Women Football pre- session Tournament (BOWFT).
  Goodness Osigwe open scoring for the  Benin-City based side in four minutes of play. The Ladies from Ogun State fought back gallantly to get an equaliser in the first quarter of the game but Edo Queens goalkee
  
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• Boniface: No pressure stepping into Osimhen shoes

  10-10-2024 12:38
  
  Victor Boniface has insisted that he does not feel additional pressure stepping into the shoes of Victor Osimhen ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Libya.
  The reigning African Footballer of the Year has lost his fitness battle to lead the Super Eagles attack and was not summoned for the internationals in October.
  Nigeria’s interim boss, Augustine Eguavoen has selected three center forwards in his squad for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches, includ
  
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• NBBF salutes Zenith Bank’s prowess in B’ball growth

  10-10-2024 12:22
  
  The President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Musa Kida, has showered praises on the sponsors of the national women’s Basketball League, Zenith Bank PLC, for the company’s support to the game.
  Kida stressed that over the years, Zenith Bank has been a big boost to the game and the results have been evident in the entire basketball scope.
  The 2024 edition of the national women’s league enter the final stage from Thursday (today) in Lagos with eight teams competing for honou
  
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• Super Eagles host Libya live on DStv, GOtv

  10-10-2024 12:07
  
  The Super Eagles of Nigeria will aim to consolidate their lead in Group D of the  2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, when they host the Mediterranean Knights of Libya, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Friday.
  In September,  the Eagles defeated Benin Republic 3-0 in Uyo, followed by a goalless draw away to Rwanda. With four points from their first two matches, the Eagles sit top of the group, while the Knights are fourth with one point.  A win against the Libyans will put the Eagles
  
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• Eguavoen eyes maximum points against Libya in crucial AFCON qualifiers

  10-10-2024 11:53
  
  By JOE APUHead Coach Augustine Eguavoen has set a firm goal for the Super Eagles to secure the maximum six points in this month’s doubleheader against Libya’s Mediterranean Knights, as the race to qualify for the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations intensifies.
  The first clash will take place on Friday evening at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, with the return leg scheduled for Tuesday night at the Martyrs of Benina Stadium in Benina, Libya, 19 kilometers from Benghazi.
  “Our best a
  
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• Gov Alia sets up forensic audit panel for Lobi Stars

  10-10-2024 11:45
  
  From Scholastica Hir, MakurdiBenue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has set up a forensic audit panel to investigate Lobi Stars Football Club’s finances. This followed persistent complaints of non-payment of salaries by players and officials despite Government financial obligation to the club.
  Governor Alia disclosed this when he received the newly appointed Technical Adviser of the club, Daniel Amokachi, at Government House, Makurdi.
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• 2023 Okpekpe race winner, Ebenyo set to emulate Rutto

  10-10-2024 11:45
  
  Daniel Simiu Ebenyo, the 2023 Okpekpe international 10km road race winner and record holder has been listed to make his marathon debut at the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon set to hold this weekend in Chicago, United States of America.
  The Kenyan who ran 28:28 to set a new Okpekpe 10km road race course record in 2023 is among the elite field confirmed by the organizers of the marathon.
  Ebenyo will be keen to emulate his country man, Evans Rutto who ran the fastest-ever marathon debut by w
  
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• Top 8 Nhà Cái Uy Tín Nhất Tại Việt Nam, Ưu Đãi Tặng Tiền Và Tỷ Lệ Cược

  10-10-2024 11:06 via completesports.com
  Trong bối cảnh các thiết bị điện tử và thời đại Internet trở nên phổ biến như hiện tại, việc các trò chơi giải trí như cá cược bóng đá, game nổ hũ, xổ số được đông đảo người chơi ưa thích cũng là một
  
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• Man United Lining Up £58m For PSG Forward

  10-10-2024 10:47 via completesports.com
  Manchester United are reportedly lining up a £58.6 million offer for Paris Saint-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani. The 25-year-old was heavily linked with a switch to United in the summer of 2023 following an impressive season for Eintracht Frankfurt. But the Premier League giants instead focused their attentions on Rasmus Hojlund. PSG ultimately signed Kolo […]
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• Top 10 Betting Sites In Nigeria You Can Trust In 2024

  10-10-2024 10:28 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s online sports betting scene is booming, with many platforms offering competitive odds, great bonuses, and seamless user experiences. Here’s a list of the top 10 trusted betting sites in 2024, which offer a range of features for both new and experienced bettors. 1. iLOTBET iLOTBET stands out as one of Nigeria’s most innovative betting […]
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• Aruna, Omotayo Lead Nigeria’s Quest For 2024 ITTF African Tourney In Addis Ababa

  10-10-2024 07:28 via completesports.com
  The Nigeria Table Tennis Federation ( NTTF) has announced a 10-member squad, predominantly featuring junior players, for the 2024 ITTF African Championships in Addis Ababa from October 12 to 19. The final list, released by the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF), includes seasoned stars like Quadri Aruna, Olajide Omotayo, Ajoke Ojomu, and Fatimo Bello. Joining […]
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• NPFL: Temple Emekayi Named New Rivers United Captain

  10-10-2024 07:23 via completesports.com
  Rivers United have named Temple Emekayi their new captain for the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. Head coach, Finidi George confirmed that the dependable centre-back will take the armband, having led the team since Nyima Nwagua’s departure and captained the side during the opening five matches this season. The defender will be assisted […]
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• Cruff: Yamal Not On Same Level With Messi  

  10-10-2024 05:34 via completesports.com
  Former Barcelona sports chief Jordi Cruyff believes Lamine Yamal is not in the same level with Lionel Messi. In a chat with Radio Marca, Cruff stated that the Spanish international still has a long career ahead of him. “He’s a different player, with a different talent, with a lot of personality for his age.   […]
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• 2025 AFCONQ: Super Eagles Can’t Afford To Underestimate Libya  –Dele-Bashiru

  10-10-2024 05:27 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has warned the team not to underestimate Libya ahead of Friday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Nigeria will host Libya at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo as they team up to maintain their unbeaten record in the group. The Super Eagles top Group D with four points and […]
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• 2025 AFCONQ: ‘I Want To Win A Trophy With Eagles’  –Aina

  10-10-2024 05:17 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has expressed his desire to win a trophy with the senior national team. The Nottingham Forest star, who is part of the Nigerian squad that will face Libya in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, stated this in an interview with Dangolo TV.   Read Also: Saka Has All Attributes […]
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• Saka Has All Attributes To Captain England —Shearer

  10-10-2024 01:05 via completesports.com
  Alan Shearer has said he views Arsenal star Bukayo Saka as a future England captain’. Saka has developed into one of Arsenal and England’s most important players in recent years, racking up 236 appearances for the Gunners and earning 42 caps for the Three Lions. Saka captained Arsenal for the first time last year and […]
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• AFCON 2025Q: 10 Interesting Facts To Know About Libya’s Mediterranean Knights

  09-10-2024 23:44 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in a Group D double-header in the AFCON 2025 qualifiers. The first leg will be played on Friday, 11 October, in Uyo, while the second leg is scheduled for Benghazi on Tuesday, 15 October. After two rounds of games in the qualifiers, the Super […]
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• Haaland: I’ve No Regret With Gabriel Incident

  09-10-2024 23:15 via completesports.com
  Manchester City forward Erling Haaland says he won’t apologize to Arsenal defender Gabriel for his unsportsmanlike conduct Recall that the Norwegian international threw a football from close range at the head of Gabriel in the team’s 2-2 draw against Arsenal in the Premier League. In a chat with Dailymail, Haaland stated that he has no […]
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• Ovie Ejaria Set For Zamalek Transfer

  09-10-2024 23:06 via completesports.com
  Ovie Ejaria has arrived Cairo to undergo trial with Egyptian giants Zamalek. Ejaria, according to Kingfut was recommended by Zamalek head coach Jose Gomes, who coached the player during his stint Sky Bet Championship club, Reading During his trial, Ejaria will train in Mit Okba until the Egyptian Super Cup and if he performs well, […]
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• Havertz Will Score Lots Of Goals This Season. –Saka

  09-10-2024 22:59 via completesports.com
  Bukayo Saka believes teammate Kai Havertz will score more goals for Arsenal this season. After struggling in the early part of his Arsenal career, Havertz has become a fan favourites thanks to his scoring feat. This season Havertz has scored four goals, provided one assist in seven league games. In all competitions the former Chelsea […]
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