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• Mbappe on way to making Real Madrid history like Ronaldo – Alonso

  06-12-2025 15:06 via vanguardngr.com
  French superstar Kylian Mbappe is close to making history at Real Madrid like his idol Cristiano Ronaldo, said his coach Xabi Alonso on Saturday.After finishing last season in top form and starting the current campaign superbly, Mbappe has netted 55 goals with Real Madrid in 2025 and is just four away from matching the record set in 2013 by Ronaldo of 59, as the club’s top scorer in a calendar year.Mbappe has been increasingly compared to all-time top Madrid goalscorer Ronaldo by the Span
  
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• Babangida: Super Eagles Must Win AFCON Title After World Cup Disappointment

  09-12-2025 16:44 via completesports.com
  Tjani Babangida says winning the title at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will make up for the disappointment of the Super Eagles failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles failed to earn a berth at the mundial after losing 4-3 on penalities to the Democratic Republic of Congo in [...]
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• Nations To Watch At AFCON 2025: Which Underdogs Could Shock The Continent?

  09-12-2025 16:27 via completesports.com
  Comoros head to Morocco for their second AFCON appearance The Africa Cup of Nations kicks off this December, and Morocco gets to host what already feels like an unmissable tournament. From the moment the dates dropped, fans across Africa started buzzing. Will the usual big names run the show again, or are we in for [...]
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• Garnacho: No Regret Leaving Man United

  09-12-2025 16:27 via completesports.com
  Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho has disclosed that he has no regret leaving Manchester United this summer. The Argentine star made this known ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash against Atalanta. In a chat with the club’s website, Garnacho was asked if he was disappointed with how his time with United ended,he replied; “No.” “I came [...]
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• Saudi Arabia says’ll do ‘whatever it can’ to sign Salah in winter transfer window

  09-12-2025 15:55 via vanguardngr.com
  Saudi Arabia says it will do “whatever it can” to recruit unsettled Liverpool star Mohamed Salah during the winter transfer window, a source at the kingdom’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) told AFP on Tuesday.“We follow Salah’s position thoroughly and believe there can be  a move either by loan or buying his contract,” said the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, referring to the standoff between the Egyptian and Liverpool.“There is sti
  
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• Guinness Epic Match Day Delivers High Energy Football, Free Guinness, And Bold Experiences Across Owerri And Abuja

  09-12-2025 15:13 via completesports.com
  Guinness delivered yet another electrifying Epic Match Day Football Viewing on November 30th, drawing massive crowds to both Landmark Event Centre in Owerri and Papiee’s Meatro, Jahi Express in Abuja. The event served premium Premier League action, ice-cold Guinness, and vibrant social energy – once again proving why the brand remains a powerhouse in football [...]
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• Salah turns up for training with Liverpool future in balance

  09-12-2025 15:04 via vanguardngr.com
  Mohamed Salah reported for Liverpool training on Tuesday as doubts continued to grow about the star striker’s future at the Premier League champions.The Egypt forward was left out of Liverpool’s squad for their Champions League tie at Inter Milan on Tuesday following his extraordinary public criticism of Reds manager Arne Slot after he was left on the bench for the third consecutive game.Salah drove himself to Liverpool’s training base in Kirkby on Tuesday and posted an Instag
  
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• AFCON Group D: Senegal lead charge as DR Congo, Benin, Botswana vie for survival

  09-12-2025 15:02 via vanguardngr.com
  Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) promises some of the tournament’s most intriguing storylines, as four contrasting teams, Senegal, DR Congo, Benin and Botswana, prepare for a fierce battle in Morocco. With Senegal entering as one of the favourites for the title and DR Congo boasting their strongest squad in years, the race for the top spots is set to be intense.Benin arrive with the spirit of potential spoilers, capable of unsettling bigger teams, while Botswana embrace t
  
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• UCL: Arsenal Trio Miss Training Ahead Of Club Brugge Clash

  09-12-2025 14:55 via completesports.com
  Declan Rice, William Saliba and Leandro Trossard all missed Arsenal training ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League clash with club Brugge, according to The Standard. Rice and Trossard were thought to be training indoors and a decision is expected to be made on Wednesday afternoon over whether they travel with the squad to Belgium. Rice completed [...]
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• NPFL: Nasarawa United Deserved Victory Over Shooting Stars — Abubakar

  09-12-2025 14:40 via completesports.com
  Nasarawa United head coach Abubakar Arikya believed his team deserved maximum points from Monday’s 1-0 victory over Shooting Stars,reports Completesports.com. Substitute Moyi Hassan netted the decisive goal for the Solid Miners on 34 minutes. Mbwas Mangut’s side reclaimed top spot on the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, table following the win. Abubakar declared that the [...]
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• I Won’t Go Easy On Jake Paul –Joshua Warns

  09-12-2025 14:30 via completesports.com
  Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has vowed that he won’t go easy on YouTuber Jake Paul. Joshua will take on YouTuber Paul in Miami next Friday in a controversial heavyweight showdown. Recall that Joshua has not fought since he was badly knocked out by Daniel Dubois at Wembley 15 months ago and views his meeting [...]
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• Latest Betting Trends In Sports: Review Of Sites Like Bizbet

  09-12-2025 14:24 via completesports.com
  The sports betting market has been developing for the past few years. It combines mobile technology with traditional elements. Furthermore, there’s a strong interest in football betting. Bookmakers like Bizbet take all of these factors into account. The Middle Eastern gambling market is already expected to grow to over $2 billion by the end of [...]
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• How To Bet On Sports On Android Phones With Apps Like Bizbet

  09-12-2025 14:19 via completesports.com
  While many Asian bookmakers only allow users to play through mobile browsers, other companies give users the option to install the platform’s app for greater convenience when placing bets. This is the case with platforms like Bizbet, which have apps for Android and iOS, making it easier for customers to place bets. This article will [...]
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• 5 underdog teams poised to surprise at AFCON 2025

  09-12-2025 13:40 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabAs the clock to AFCON 2025 draws closer, a number of underdog sides might be subtly preparing to upend the status quo on the continental stage.In the past editions, a couple of seemingly weak teams have reached the knockout stages of the competition, frustrating and upsetting stronger teams on the field of play.This article compiles a list of underdogs who could make history at the 2025 AFCON.Zambia
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• Under-fire Alonso says Real Madrid situation can ‘change quickly’

  09-12-2025 13:23 via vanguardngr.com
  Under-pressure Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso insisted the situation he is in can swiftly change ahead of a potentially pivotal Champions League clash against Manchester City on Wednesday.Los Blancos have won just two of their last seven games across all competitions, losing 2-0 against Celta Vigo on Sunday in La Liga, with Spanish media reporting Alonso faces the sack with a defeat against Pep Guardiola’s side.“This is a team, a club, we are united, and when you’re Real Madrid
  
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• Mbappe misses training ahead of Man City clash

  09-12-2025 12:19 via vanguardngr.com
  Real Madrid’s French superstar Kylian Mbappe did not come out to train with his team-mates on Tuesday on the eve of his team’s key Champions League clash against Manchester City.The forward broke a finger during the defeat by Celta Vigo in La Liga on Sunday, and when asked by AFP, Madrid said his absence from training was because of that injury but also other discomfort he suffered in that match.If Mbappe is unable to play against City on Wednesday, it would be a big blow for coach
  
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• AFCON 2025: Pisa Coach Confirms Akinsanmiro In Super Eagles’ Final Squad

  09-12-2025 11:37 via completesports.com
  Pisa SC manager Alberto Gilardino has confirmed Ebenezer Akinsanmiro has been named in Nigeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Akinsanmiro has caught the eye with his impressive performances for Pisa this season. The midfielder is on loan at Pisa from Inter Milan. The 21-year-old was expected to be named in Super Eagles’ [...]
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• 왜 Complete Sports는 나이지리아 대표 축구 뉴스 사이트인가

  09-12-2025 11:06 via completesports.com
  나이지리아 축구 소식 볼 때마다 꼭 나오는 이름이 있죠. 바로 Complete Sports예요. 1995년에 시작된 스포츠 신문인데 지금은 나이지리아에서 제일 유명한 사이트가 
  
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• He Brings Intensity, Creativity To Fulham –Sidwell Hails Chukwueze

  09-12-2025 11:03 via completesports.com
  Former Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell has praised Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze’s impressive display for Fulham against Crystal Palace at the weekend. Recall that the Nigerian international was subbed off in the second half as Fulham lost 2-1 to Palace in Sunday’s Premier League game at the Craven Cottage. Speaking with Sky Sport, Sidwell stated [...]
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• Nigerian Striker Leaves Danish Club Randers

  09-12-2025 10:31 via completesports.com
  Stephen Odey will leave Danish club Randers when his contract expires at the end of this month, Completesports.com reports. The forward is bringing an end to his four -and-a-half-year spell with the Horses. Odey joined Randers on loan from Belgian Pro League outfit, KRC Genk for the 2021-22 season with an option to buy. After [...]
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• Champions League New Format Explained 2025/26 | Rules, Schedule & What To Expect

  09-12-2025 09:38 via completesports.com
  The UEFA Champions League has officially changed and this time, it’s a total overhaul! The traditional group stage is gone, replaced by one league phase that reshapes how Europe’s biggest competition unfolds. In this video, we explain everything you need to know about the new Champions League format from how the single-table system works to [...]
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• Woman Sentenced To Four Years In Prison For Blackmailing Son Heung-min

  09-12-2025 07:53 via completesports.com
  A South Korean court has sentenced a woman who blackmailed football star Son Heung-min to four years in prison. The woman in her 20s and her accomplice, a man in his 40s, were found guilty of blackmailing the former Tottenham captain by saying she was pregnant with his child. The woman had approached Son sometime [...]
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• ‘You Haven’t Really Won Anything With Egypt’ –Carragher Slams Salah’s Outburst

  09-12-2025 07:24 via completesports.com
  Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher launched a passionate response to Mohamed Salah, stating that he has not won anything for Egypt at the international level. Recall that Salah claimed on Saturday after the team’s 2-2 draw against Leeds United that he had been “thrown under a bus” by the Anfield club after he was dropped for [...]
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• Man City Ready To Overtake Arsenal In Premier League –Gvardiol

  09-12-2025 07:01 via completesports.com
  Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol has warned Arsenal that the Citizens are ready to take over the top spot in the Premier League if the Gunners slip. Arsenal have a two-point lead over City and are comfortably seen as favourites for the title, but cracks are appearing in Arteta’s side, whose loss to Aston Villa [...]
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• UCL: Chelsea Legend Backs Liverpool To Get Result At Inter Without Salah

  09-12-2025 06:57 via completesports.com
  The Egyptian winger’s comments in the aftermath of the 3-3 draw against Leeds have dominated the media landscape for the last few days, with many seeing his provocative words almost as a declaration of war on Slot and the club. Salah claimed he had been “thrown under the bus” by the Reds and insinuated his [...]
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• Aribo Set To Leave Southampton

  09-12-2025 06:57 via completesports.com
  Sky Bet Championship club Southampton are looking to sell Joe Aribo in January,reports Completesports.com. Aribo has six months left on his contract, and will be free to talk to foreign clubs next month. Southampton are however not willing to allow the midfielder leave on a free transfer. Read Also:Turkey: Dennis On Target In Göztepe’s Loss [...]
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• Real Madrid Interested In Salah

  09-12-2025 01:14 via completesports.com
  Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah could be offered the opportunity to leave Anfield in January by La Liga giants Real Madrid, according to reports. It has been a stressful season for everyone involved at Anfield with the Reds struggling to get anywhere near the form which saw them comfortably win the Premier League title last term. [...]
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• Petit writes off Super Eagles chances of winning AFCON title

  09-12-2025 01:13 via vanguardngr.com
  France World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit has written off the Super Eagles of Nigeria as title contenders heading into the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.Speaking on the tournament which begins on the 21 of December in Morocco, the midfielder who was a part of the 1998 World Cup winning squad of France picked his favourite, and dark horse for the tournament. Petit didn’t mention the Nigerian team as favorites, rather went for the host and gave his reasons citing the current Africa Player o
  
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• Man Utd back on track after Fernandes inspires Wolves rout

  08-12-2025 23:19 via vanguardngr.com
  Manchester United climbed back into the race to qualify for the Champions League as Bruno Fernandes inspired a 4-1 rout of woeful Wolves on Monday.Ruben Amorim’s side recovered from their disappointing draw with lowly West Ham last week thanks to Fernandes’ double and goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Mason Mount at Molineux.Jean-Ricner Bellegarde had cancelled out Fernandes’ opener with Wolves’ first goal in six games in all competitions and their first in the top-flight sinc
  
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• Palmer to miss Chelsea’s Champions League clash with Atalanta

  08-12-2025 22:49 via vanguardngr.com
  Cole Palmer will miss Chelsea’s Champions League clash with Atalanta on Tuesday as boss Enzo Maresca tries to keep the injury-plagued forward fresh.Maresca confirmed on Monday that Palmer had been left out of Chelsea’s squad in Bergamo as part of his recovery from a two-month spell on the sidelines.Palmer was initially troubled by a groin problem and then fractured his toe after stubbing it into a door at home.The 23-year-old made his first start for the Blues since September in Satu
  
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