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• Mikel Returns To Action For Chelsea Vs Liverpool

  14-03-2025 06:50 via completesports.com
  
  John Mikel Obi will feature for Chelsea Legends against Liverpool Legends at the Anfield on Saturday, March 22. The game is put together to raise funds for the Chelsea Foundation and the Chelsea Players’ Trust. Mikel will be joined by former stars, Gianfranco Zola, Carlo Cudicini, Ramires and Gary Cahill. Read Also:Klinsmann: Inter Milan Will [...]
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• NPFL: Eguma Fumes As Enyimba’s Penalty Appeals Are Ignored In Bayelsa United Draw

  24-03-2025 08:16 via completesports.com
  
  Enyimba Head Coach, Stanley Eguma, cut a forlorn figure—like a child whose bean cake had been snatched by a vicious-looking dog—following The People’s Elephant’s 1-1 draw against Bayelsa United in Sunday’s NPFL matchday 30 fixture in Aba, Completesports.com reports. Eguma was left frustrated after the nine-time NPFL champions saw two penalty appeals waved away by [...]
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• Owen: Liverpool Must Change Their Contract Policy To Keep Salah

  24-03-2025 07:50 via completesports.com
  Liverpool legend Michael Owen has advised the Reds to change their contract policy if they are to keep star man Mohamed Salah at Anfield. The Egyptian has been in stunning form for the Reds this season, but his current contract expires on June 30. Speaking with talkSPORT, Owen urged Liverpool to bend their contract rules [...]
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• No Regret Leaving Man United –Elanga

  24-03-2025 07:30 via completesports.com
  
  Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga has disclosed that he made the perfect decision to leave Manchester United. The Sweden star who is currently attracting interest from bigger clubs in Euroope, told Fotbollskanalen that he has no regret leaving the club.. “United are one of the best teams in the world. I still love the club. [...]
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• 2026 WCQ: Osimhen Has To Experience Playing At The World Cup –Omeruo

  24-03-2025 07:25 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria international Kenneth Omeruo has said a player like Victor Osimhen must experience playing at the World Cup. Osimhen helped the Super Eagles get their campaign back on track after netting a brace in the 2-0 win against Rwanda. It was the team’s first win in the qualifiers which took them to fourth on six [...]
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• NPFL: Niger Tornadoes Coach Mohammed Concedes Defeat To Shooting Stars

  24-03-2025 06:51 via completesports.com
  
  Niger Tornadoes technical adviser Majin Mohammed admitted that Shooting Stars deserved to beat his side in Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 30 encounter. The Ikon Allah Boys fell 3-1 to their hosts at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan. Centre-back Ayodeji Bamidele , left-back Samuel Okon, who made his debut appearance for the [...]
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• Sterling Linked With Shock Move To Serie A Giants

  24-03-2025 01:21 via completesports.com
  Chelsea are reportedly open to letting Raheem Sterling leave the club, with Juventus emerging as a potential destination. According to Caught Offside, the Italian giants are said to view the former Liverpool winger as a valuable addition who could bring much-needed experience to their squad, especially for European competitions. Although their interest in Sterling is [...]
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• Romero Furious With Spurs’ Medical Team Over Handling Of Latest Injury

  24-03-2025 00:13 via completesports.com
  
  Cristian Romero is reportedly furious with Tottenham’s medical team over their handling of his latest injury, with the Argentina international instead opting to thank his national team’s physios for his recovery. Since picking up a quadricep injury against London rivals Chelsea in early December, Romero was sidelined for almost three months before recently returning to [...]
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• 2026 WCQ: Rinomhota Confident As Zimbabwe Target Uyo Upset After 1-1 Draw In Rwanda

  23-03-2025 23:19 via completesports.com
  Zimbabwe midfielder, Andy Rinomhota, has expressed optimism about the Warriors’ readiness to face the Super Eagles in a crucial matchday-six encounter of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers at the Goodwill Akpabio International Stadium Uyo, on Tuesday with both teams looking to strengthen their qualification chances, Completesports.com reports. The reverse fixture, played on 19 [...]
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• Juventus Sack Motta, Name Tudor As New Manager

  23-03-2025 21:57 via completesports.com
  Thiago Motta was sacked as Juventus coach on Sunday after less than one season in charge with former player Igor Tudor replacing him, the Italian giants announced. The decision was made after Motta’s poor performance, including consecutive defeats in Serie A against Atalanta and Fiorentina. Motta was appointed as Juventus manager on a three-year contract [...]
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• 2026 WCQ: What We Must Do To Beat Nigeria –Zimbabwe Coach

  23-03-2025 21:50 via completesports.com
  
  Warriors of Zimbabwe head coach Michael Nees has said his side must perform to their maximum to stand a chance of getting something from the game. Zimbabwe would be looking for their first win in the qualifiers when they face the Super Eagles in Uyo on Tuesday, for the Group C, matchday 6 fixture. When [...]
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• NPFL: Abia Warriors, Akwa United Win Away; Rivers United Close In On Remo Stars

  23-03-2025 19:18 via completesports.com
  
  Rivers United reduced Remo Stars’ lead at the top of the table, while Abia Warriors and Akwa United recorded away wins in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, on Sunday. In Port Harcourt, Stephen Manyo scored the decisive goal deep into stoppage time to hand Rivers United a 1-0 victory over Ikorodu City. Finidi George’s [...]
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• 2026 WCQ: Maximum Points Against Zimbabwe Will Be Great Result For Eagles –Amoo

  23-03-2025 17:39 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigerian international Fatai Amoo says he’s confident the Super Eagles will overcome Zimbabwe in Tuesday’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. Nigeria heads into the fixture on the back of a strong 2-0 away victory against Rwanda, with Victor Osimhen delivering a stellar performance, netting both goals. However, Amoo [...]
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• ‘We Can’t Fear Nigeria’ — Zimbabwe Star Chirewa Declares Ahead Super Eagles Clash

  23-03-2025 17:17 via completesports.com
  
  Zimbabwe winger Tawanda Chirewa has declared that the Warriors have no reason to fear Nigeria. Michael Nees’ side will be up against the Super Eagles in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday six encounter on Tuesday. The Group C encounter will hold at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Chirewa, who put up an [...]
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• Capello: Slot Is An Incredible Manager

  23-03-2025 15:48 via completesports.com
  Italian coaching great Fabio Capello has described Liverpool manager Arne Slot as an incredible manager. He made this known on the backdrop of what he has achieved with the Reds since taking over from Jurgen Klopp last summer. Speaking with Daily Mail, Capello stated that Slot, who is on the verge of winning a Premier [...]
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• 2026 WCQ: Nees Upbeat Zimbabwe Can Upset Super Eagles In Uyo

  23-03-2025 15:45 via completesports.com
  
  Warriors of Zimbabwe head coach Michael Nees claimed his side can beat Nigeria in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture, reports Completesports.com. The Super Eagles will host Zimbabwe in a matchday six encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Tuesday. The Warriors are still searching for their first win in the qualifiers [...]
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• 2026 WCQ: Zimbabwe Will Find It Difficult To Cope With Super Eagles –Dosu

  23-03-2025 15:38 via completesports.com
  Former Nigerian international Dosu Joseph has disclosed that Zimbabwe will find it difficult to cope with the way the Super Eagles will approach Tuesday’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Uyo. The three-time AFCON champions revived their qualification campaign after defeating Rwanda 2-0 in Kigali on Friday, to pick up their first three points in the [...]
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• Dessers Has More To Offer Rangers –Artfield

  23-03-2025 15:26 via completesports.com
  Former Canada midfielder, Scott Nathaniel Artfield believes Super Eagles striker Cyril Dessers still has more to offer Rangers despite initial struggle. The Nigerian international was heavily linked with a move to clubs in Europe during the January transfer window before Rangers made a U-turn. Dessers has been banging the goals for Rangers in the Europa [...]
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• NPFL: Yaro Yaro Upbeat Pillars Can Secure Continental Ticket Despite Loss To Plateau United

  23-03-2025 13:13 via completesports.com
  
  Kano Pillars head coach Ahmed Garba Yaro Yaro remains optimistic the club can secure a continental ticket at the end of the season. The former champions fell to a 2-1 defeat against Plateau United at the New Jos Stadium on Saturday. The Sai Masu Gida dropped to eighth position on the log following the defeat. [...]
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• ‘We Are Ready’ — Osimhen Declares Zimbabwe Will Fall To Super Eagles

  23-03-2025 11:15 via completesports.com
  
  Victor Osimhen has declared that the Super Eagles are ready for battle against the Warriors of Zimbabwe, reports Completesports.com. Osimhen scored a brace in Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over the Amavubi of Rwanda on Friday. The comfortable victory revived the Super Eagles chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Read Also: 2026 WCQ: Uyo [...]
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• 2026 WCQ: Uyo Residents Sure Super Eagles Will Beat Zimbabwe

  23-03-2025 10:17 via completesports.com
  
  Residents of Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom, have expressed confidence that Nigeria’s Super Eagles will defeat the Warriors of Zimbabwe in Tuesday’s Group C 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The matchday 6, World Cup qualifying tie will take place inside the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. This will be the Super Eagles third game in the venue [...]
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• Barcelona Line Up Move For Lookman

  23-03-2025 10:03 via completesports.com
  LaLiga giants Barcelona are reportedly interested in Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman. Lookman, according to Spanish news hub, Mundo Deportivo is a possible option for Hansi Flick’s side in the summer transfer window. The Nigeria international will be entering the final year of his Atalanta contract in the summer. The 27-year-old was close to linking up [...]
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• 5 Major Talking Points From Super Eagles Win Over Rwanda

  23-03-2025 09:16 via completesports.com
  
  Three-time African champions, the Super Eagles of Nigeria, revived their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a comfortable 2-0 win over the Amavubi of Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium, Kigali, on Friday night. The victory over Adel Amrouche’s men was the Super Eagles’ first in the qualifiers in five matches. Nigeria [...]
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• 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles To Train Behind Closed Doors For Zimbabwe Clash

  23-03-2025 07:54 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Super Eagles will train behind closed doors on Sunday ahead of their matchday 6, Group C 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier with the Warriors of Zimbabwe, Completesports.com reports. Monday’s training session will, however, be opened for the mandatory 15 minutes which will be shortly after the official press conference. Completesports.com also learnt that head [...]
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• 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles To Train Behind Closed Doors

  23-03-2025 07:54 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Super Eagles will train behind closed doors on Sunday ahead of their matchday 6, Group C 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier with the Warriors of Zimbabwe, Completesports.com reports. Monday’s training session will, however, be opened for the mandatory 15 minutes which will be shortly after the official press conference. Completesports.com also learnt that head [...]
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• U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles To Play Group Stage Matches In Korhogo

  23-03-2025 07:48 via completesports.com
  Seven-time African champions, Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will commence their participation in the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations finals with a game against the Young Pharaohs of Egypt on Wednesday, 30th April, at the 20,000-capacity Amadou Gon Coulibaly stadium in Korhogo. The encounter is billed to kick off at 5pm CIV time (6pm Nigeria time). [...]
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• Ribery: I Almost Lost My Leg Due To Flesh-Eating Infection

  23-03-2025 07:20 via completesports.com
  France legend Frank Ribery has disclosed that he almost lost his leg to a flesh-eating infection at the tail end of his illustrious career. Recall that the ex-winger retired in 2022, ending his trophy-laden career in the Serie A with Salernitana. In a chat with L’Équipe, the 41-year-old revealed that a routine operation on his [...]
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• 2026 WCQ: Bellingham Always Hungry To Win For England –Tuchel

  23-03-2025 07:12 via completesports.com
  
  England manager Thomas Tuchel has expressed delight with star midfielder Jude Bellingham’s attitude to always wanting to win matches for the Three Lions. The German tactician stated this ahead of the team’s game against Latvia on Tuesday. Speaking with Dailymail, Tuchel said that Bellingham needs to “channel his emotions” if he is to continue being [...]
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• Super Falcons Forward Set To Join MLS Club Washington Spirit

  23-03-2025 07:02 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons forward Gift Monday is close to joining Major League Soccer, MLS, club Washington Spirit. According to Spanish news outlet, MARCA, Washington Spirit are ready to pay the striker’s €200,000 release clause. Tenerife are however reportedly demanding more money to sell the player. Monday was not included in Tenerife’s squad that played out a [...]
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• 2026 WCQ: How Nigeria Will Help South Africa Qualify For World Cup –Broos

  23-03-2025 07:02 via completesports.com
  
  South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has said their Group C opponent Nigeria’s Super Eagles will help his Bafana Bafana side qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Broos’ side moved up to the top of the group on Saturday after their 2-0 win over neighbours Lesotho, while the Super Eagles got their first win [...]
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