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• Ligue 1: Osimhen Grabs Assist In Lille’s 1-0 Away Win Against Lyon.

  03-12-2019 23:38 via Complete Sports
  
  Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen bagged an assist as Lille recorded their first away win in the French Ligue 1 this season following a hard fought 1-0 victory against Olympic Lyon at the Groupama Stadium on Tuesday night, reports Completesports.com. Osimhen set up Jonathan Ikone for the only goal of the game in the 68th […]
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• Sacked Rangers Coach Ugwu Feels Disrespected, Sabotaged

  13-12-2019 15:21 via Complete Sports
  
  Former Enugu Rangers coach, Ben Ugwu (aka Surugede) has revealed exclusively to Completesports.com reasons and circumstances that led to his sudden exit from the Coal City Flying Antelopes. Ugwu, a onetime strong defender of the side, says he has heard people saying that his assistants sabotaged him while his reign lasted. “I don’t know what […]
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• Britain will be ‘competitor at our door’ after Brexit: Merkel

  13-12-2019 15:09 via Sports – Vanguard News
  
  German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned Friday that Britain would be an economic “competitor at our door” after it leaves the European Union.
  Merkel was speaking after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson won a resounding election victory promising to get Brexit done without further delay.
  READ ALSO: Liverpool star Mane scoops Premier League award
  The EU is worried about the tight timetable to strike a trade deal and officials have stressed they will insist that Britain respect E
  
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• Iheanacho Vows To Keep Working Hard At Leicester City

  13-12-2019 14:58 via Complete Sports
  
  Nigeria forward Kelechi Iheanacho is determined to keep working hard at Leicester City after earning rave reviews for recent performance for the club. Iheanacho has bagged four goals in four matches in all competitions this campaign, and scored one and set up another during last weekend’s 4-1 win at Aston Villa. Delighted to be involved […]
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• Liverpool star Mane scoops Premier League award

  13-12-2019 14:30 via Sports – Vanguard News
  
  Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has been named as the winner of the Premier League Player of the Month award for November.
  The 27-year-old was in a terrific form for the Reds, scoring three goals and providing an assist to help Jurgen Klopp’s men win all their league games last month.
  ALSO READ: Rangnick reveals why Liverpool have signed many of his former players
  The Senegal international’s scintillating performances helped the Anfield outfit further extend their lead on the Premi
  
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• Mane, Klopp Win November Player, Manager of The Month Award

  13-12-2019 14:18 via Complete Sports
  
  Liverpool forward Sadio Mane and manager Jurgen Klopp have been named Premier League Player and Manager of the Month for November. The announcement was made on the Premier League’s official website on Friday. Mane’s three goals and one assist helped Liverpool win all four matches during November to go eight points clear of Leicester City […]
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• Rio explains why he fancies Liverpool to retain the Champions League

  13-12-2019 14:15 via Sports – Vanguard News
  
  Former Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand is backing Liverpool to retain the Champions League this season, as they are “the most complete team”.
  Liverpool won their first European title since 2005 last season, beating Premier League rivals Tottenham 2-0 in the final in Madrid.
  Manchester City are favourites to win Europe’s showpiece competition this season, but former Manchester United defender Ferdinand thinks Jurgen Klopp’s Reds can pip Pep Guardiola’s City to
  
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• Jurgen Klopp Named Premier League Manager of the Month for November

  13-12-2019 14:11 via Sports – Vanguard News
  
  To the surprise of absolutely no one, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been named the Premier League’s Manager of the Month for November.
  The Reds boss was facing a make-or-break month for his side, who looked ahead at a title-defining clash with ​Manchester City and an awkward tie at Crystal Palace among a four-week period of fixtures that could have seen their title credentials take a serious dent.
  They kicked off the month with a hard-fought victory away at ​Aston Villa on
  
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• Messi is the greatest, but Van Dijk should have won Ballon d’Or ― Barnes

  13-12-2019 14:00 via Sports – Vanguard News
  
  John Barnes believes that Virgil van Dijk should have won this year’s Ballon d’Or ahead of the “greatest player in the world” Lionel Messi.
  The Barcelona superstar picked up the accolade for a record-breaking sixth time on December 2 , moving one ahead of Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo’s tally.
  Messi scored 54 times for club and country last season, helping the Blaugrana retain their Liga title in the process, but he suffered more disappointment in the Champions
  
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• RIGAN Games 2019 Starts Today in Ota; Research, Development Institutes Compete

  13-12-2019 13:39 via Complete Sports
  
  Twenty-five Research and Development Institutes are in Ota, Ogun State for the 2019 RIGAN Games which holds from today – Friday December 13 to 22nd 2019. The Research Institutes Games Association of Nigeria (RIGAN) comprise of a family of thirty-five (35) Research and Development Institutes under the aegis of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Science […]
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• Marouane Fellaini still contacts Jose Mourinho regularly but is happy in China

  13-12-2019 13:36 via Sports – Vanguard News
  
  Marouane Fellaini revealed he is still in contact with Jose Mourinho but insisted he remains happy in China.
  Fellaini joined United from Everton in 2013 when he became the first major signing since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure and played a key role during Jose Mourinho’s Old Trafford tenure.
  ALSO READ: Solskjaer: Man United need ‘two or three’ new signings
  Reports had circulated that new Tottenham boss Mourinho would swoop for the 31-year-old once more in January,
  
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• Klopp Signs New Five-year Contract At Liverpool 

  13-12-2019 13:36 via Complete Sports
  
  Jürgen Klopp has signed a new five-year deal at reigning Champions League holders Liverpool that will keep him at the club till 2024. Klopp’s contract extension was announced by Liverpool on their official website on Friday. “Liverpool Football Club are delighted to announce Jürgen Klopp has agreed a contract extension with the club. “The manager […]
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• Godwin Set to Mark 100th Game With Roeselare

  13-12-2019 13:34 via Complete Sports
  
  Nigeria forward Saviour Godwin will make his 100th appearance for KSV Roeselare when they host Leuven in a league clash on Friday (today),reports Completesports.com Godwin has scored 18 goals and made nine assists in his 99 appearances for Roeselare to date, making him the most capped African player at the club. The 23-year-old who has […]
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• Steven Gerrard extends Rangers contract until 2024

  13-12-2019 13:15 via Sports – Vanguard News
  
  Steven Gerrard has signed a two-year contract extension that sees him extend his stay at Rangers until 2024.
  The former Liverpool and England captain has enjoyed a productive spell in Scotland since arriving at Ibrox in the summer of 2018.
  Last season, he led them to their highest points total since returning to the Premiership in 2016 and on Thursday, Rangers reached the last 32 of the Europa League for the first time since the 2010-11 campaign.
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• Oduduru Set to Become First Nigerian to Win The Bowerman Award

  13-12-2019 12:29 via Complete Sports
  
  Nigeria’s Divine Oduduru looks set to become the first Nigerian athlete to win the Bowerman Award, the USA collegiate track & field’s highest honour when the winner is announced next week. The Bowerman, which debuted in 2009 and is named after former University of Oregon coach Bill Bowerman, is presented annually by the United States […]
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• Super Falcons Drop Three Places To 39th In FIFA Ranking 

  13-12-2019 12:23 via Complete Sports
  
  Super Falcons of Nigeria dropped three places from 36th to 39th position in the latest FIFA women’s world ranking released on Friday. The ranking was published on FIFA’s official website. Despite dropping three places, the Super Falcons are still the number one team in Africa. Another African team that dropped three like the Super Falcons […]
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• Don’t Miss Russell Westbrook Facing Magic At Amway Center

  13-12-2019 12:11 via Complete Sports
  
  Don’t Miss Russell Westbrook Facing Magic At Amway Center. Get all Orlando Magic tickets with no fees at TickPick. Tix to Orlando Magic vs. Houston Rockets at Amway Center starting at $32. Can Evan Fournier replicate his monstrous 18-point performance in last night’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers? Houston Rockets are coming off a […]
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• Solskjaer: Man United need ‘two or three’ new signings

  13-12-2019 12:00 via Sports – Vanguard News
  
  Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he is targeting “two or three” new signings when the January transfer window opens next month.
  The Red Devils have been linked with a number of forwards after the summer departures of Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez left the club light in attacking numbers.
  Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland is one player reportedly attracting interest after scoring 28 goals in just 22 appearances for Red Bull Salzburg this season.
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• Rangnick reveals why Liverpool have signed many of his former players

  13-12-2019 11:42 via Sports – Vanguard News
  
  Ralf Rangnick has explained why Jurgen Klopp has signed so many of his former players while in charge at Liverpool, insisting they share the “same mentality”.
  As reported by Goal, Liverpool are set to sign Red Bull Salzburg winger Takumi Minamino for a bargain fee in January, with his release clause set at just £7.25 million ($9.6m).
  The 24-year-old shone for the Austrian side during their 2019-20 Champions League campaign, which came to an end on Tuesday as they suffered a 2-
  
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• Ruiz Promises Return To Top Of Heavyweight Division After Losing Titles To Joshua

  13-12-2019 11:36 via Complete Sports
  
  Andy Ruiz Jr has vowed he will be a champion again after losing his world heavyweight titles to Anthony Joshua last week in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia The Mexican- American was beaten by the British fighter on a unanimous points decision after a cagey rematch between the pair. With other challenges ahead for Joshua, it remains […]
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• Don’t Miss Marcus Morris Sr. Facing Kings At Golden 1 Center

  13-12-2019 11:32 via Complete Sports
  
  Don’t Miss Marcus Morris Sr. Facing Kings at Golden 1 Center. Get all Sacramento Kings tickets with no fees at TickPick. Tix to Sacramento Kings vs. New York Knicks at Golden 1 Center starting from $31. Will Buddy Hield be able to replicate his monstrous 23-point performance in last night’s win over the Oklahoma City […]
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• Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori signs new five-year contract

  13-12-2019 11:17 via Sports – Vanguard News
  
  Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori has signed a new five-year contract, tying him to the Stamford Bridge club until the summer of 2024.
  The 22-year-old has enjoyed a breakthrough season in west London, making 16 appearances in all competitions as well as earning his first England cap in last month’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Kosovo.
  ALSO READ: Onazi returns after a year for Trabzonspor in defeat against Basel
  “It’s a dream come true to sign a new five-year contract,”
  
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• Onazi returns after a year for Trabzonspor in defeat against Basel

  13-12-2019 11:01 via Sports – Vanguard News
  
  Ogenyi Onazi made his much-awaited return for Trabzonspor in their 2-0 Europa League loss against Basel on Thursday.
  The Nigeria international ruptured his Achilles tendon against Rizespor in a Turkish Super Lig game on December 23, 2018, which has since sidelined him from action.
  ALSO READ: Uchenna Kanu wins Player of the Year award in the US​A
  With no chance of progressing into the knock-out stage of the European tournament after securing only one point from five games, manager Una
  
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• Sports Minister Dare Threatens to Sue Radio Presenter, Seek N10bn for Defamation

  13-12-2019 10:59 via Complete Sports
  
  The Founder and main presenter of the Human Rights Radio, Mr. Ahmed Isah, has been asked to retract his unfounded accusations against the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, and apologise within seven days or face a civil suit of N10,000,000,000.00 in damages. This was contained in a letter dated Thursday, December […]
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• Jimmy Butler’s Heat To Host Lakers At American Airlines Arena

  13-12-2019 10:56 via Complete Sports
  
  Jimmy Butler’s Heat to host Lakers at American Airlines Arena. Buy all Miami Heat tickets with no fees at TickPick. Get tix to Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Arena starting from $143. Will Duncan Robinson be able to replicate his monstrous 34-point performance in last night’s win over the Atlanta Hawks? […]
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• Uchenna Kanu wins Player of the Year award in the US​A

  13-12-2019 10:46 via Sports – Vanguard News
  
  National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has named Uchenna Kanu as the NAIA Women’s Player of the Year for 2019 following a record-breaking year in the United States.​
  The Southeastern striker bagged the coveted prize following one of the most decorated collegiate outings in NAIA history, having emerged the all-time career leader with 157 goals and 366 points. ​
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• Trae Young’s Hawks To Host Pacers At State Farm Arena

  13-12-2019 10:40 via Complete Sports
  
  Trae Young’s Hawks to host Pacers at State Farm Arena. Get all Atlanta Hawks tickets at TickPick, where smart fans buy tickets. Tix to Atlanta Hawks vs. Indiana Pacers at State Farm Arena starting at $19. Can Trae Young replicate his impressive 15 points/13 assists performance in last night’s loss to the Chicago Bulls? Hawks […]
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• Sixers And Joel Embiid Will Host Pels At Wells Fargo Center

  13-12-2019 10:25 via Complete Sports
  
  Sixers and Joel Embiid will host Pels At Wells Fargo Center. Buy all the Philadelphia 76ers tickets with no fees at TickPick. Starting from 15 dollars to Philadelphia 76ers vs. New Orleans Pelicans at Wells Fargo Center. Will Joel Embiid replicate his monstrous 38 pts, 13 rebs performance in last games win over the Boston […]
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• Bucks Come to Town To Meet Jaren Jackson Jr. and Grizzlies, At FedEx Forum

  13-12-2019 10:04 via Complete Sports
  
  Bucks Come to Town To Meet Jaren Jackson Jr. and Grizzlies, At FedEx Forum. Get all the Memphis Grizzlies tickets at TickPick, where smart fans buy tickets. Tickets start at 16 dollars to Memphis Grizzlies vs. Milwaukee Bucks at FedExForum. Will Ja Morant replicate his impressive performance from the last game? The Grizzlies are coming […]
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• Karl-Anthony Towns And the T-Wolves To Host Clippers At The Target Center

  13-12-2019 09:52 via Complete Sports
  
  Karl-Anthony Towns And the T-Wolves To Host Clippers At The Target Center. Purchase all Minnesota Timberwolves tix at TickPick, where smart fans buy tickets. Tickets to Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Clippers at Target Center starting out at $25. Can Jeff Teague replicate his monstrous 32-point performance in last night’s loss to the Utah Jazz? […]
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