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• NFF boss, Pinnick refuses to rule out CAF presidency bid

  23-09-2020 19:31
  
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  President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick seems to be considering a bid to stand in next year’s Confederation of African Football (Caf) presidential elections.
  Applications to stand in March’s elections are already open and close on 12 November but Pinnick says there are a lot of factors for him to consider before committing to being on the ballot paper. The 49-year-old Nigerian admitted he had wanted Ahmad to stay on for at least a second term but he now s
  
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• UCL: Bayern Dealt Double Injury Blow Ahead Arsenal Clash

  16-04-2024 19:18 via completesports.com
  Bayern Munich head coach Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that the former Bundesliga champions will be without Serge Gnabry and Kingsley Coman for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final with Arsenal on Wednesday night.
  With only the Champions League left to fight for between now and the end of the season, Bayern seek a repeat of their last two home fixtures with Arsenal in 2015 and 2017, which ended 5-1 on both occasions.
  The Bavarians were on course for a 2-1 first-leg success at th
  
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• UCL: Atletico Madrid Will Come Out Stronger Against Borussia Dortmund –Simeone

  16-04-2024 15:31 via completesports.com
  
  Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has disclosed that the team has a stronger game plan to overcome Borussia Dortmund in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League today.
  Recall that Atletico will be taking a slim advantage to Germany after winning the first leg 2-1 last week.
  In a press conference, Simeone stated that Atletico Madrid will face a tough game against Borussia Dortmund.
  "After the 2-1 in the first leg we face a very strong team, which will start with a very high press, but the te
  
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• 7 Players Who Merit Super Eagles Call-up For Next 2026 W/Cup Qualifiers

  16-04-2024 15:30 via completesports.com
  
  The Super Eagles will take on South Africa and Benin Republic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in June.
  After two games in Group C, the Eagles have two points and are in third place behind leaders Rwanda and second-placed South Africa.
  The Eagles could be without the likes of William Troost-Ekong, Moses Simon, Tyronne Ebuehi, and Zaidu Sanusi.
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• Eze: My Mum And I Cried When Arsenal Released Me

  16-04-2024 14:55 via completesports.com
  Crystal Palace star, Ebere Eze has revealed that himself and his mother cried when Arsenal allowed him to leave the club.
  Eze, who netted the only goal in Palace's victory over Liverpool at the weekend, stated that he had spent five years with the club when he was told to leave the Emirates.
   
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  Recall that before joining QPR, Eze says Arsenal, Fulham, Reading and Millwall released him as a
  
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• I Wasn’t Expecting Arsenal, Liverpool To Drop Points –Man City Midfielder, Silva

  16-04-2024 14:29 via completesports.com
  Manchester City forward Bernardo Silva says he never expected Premier League title rivals Arsenal and Liverpool to drop points at the weekend.
  City (now on 73 points) went into the weekend fixtures two points behind the Gunners and the Reds.
  While last season's Treble winners thrashed Luton Town 5-1, Liverpool fell 1-0 to Crystal Palace at Anfield.
  For Arsenal, two late strikes from Leon Bailey and Olie Watkins secured a 2-0 win at the Emirates stadium.
  "I wasn't expecting both teams to drop po
  
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• Football Tips: How To Get Better At Predicting Games

  16-04-2024 14:17 via completesports.com
  Football, or soccer as it's known in some parts of the world, isn't just a game of skill on the pitch; it's also a test of analytical prowess off it. Whether you're a casual fan looking to best your friends in a prediction game, a fantasy football enthusiast aiming for the top of your league, or a bettor trying to make informed choices, understanding the art of football prediction is key. Here are some comprehensive tips on how to improve your game predictions.
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• Back-To-Back Olympic Ticket Good For Zambia Women Football –Mwape

  16-04-2024 11:15 via completesports.com
  Zambia's Copper Queens coach, Bruce Mwape has revealed that the team's back-to-back qualification for Olympic Games is a good omen for football in the country.
  Recall that Zambia qualified for the showpiece after defeating Morocco 3-2 on aggregate. Zambia lost the first leg 2-1 at home before overcoming Morocco 2-0 in the second leg at the Prince Moulay EL Hassan stadium.
  With their qualification, Mwape told Cafonline that the team's courage and determination got them through this stage.
   
  
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• Benitez: Man City In Better Position To Win EPL Title

  16-04-2024 10:51 via completesports.com
  Former Real Madrid manager, Rafa Benitez, believes Manchester City have a greater advantage to win the Premier League title over Liverpool and Arsenal this season.
  He made this known on the backdrop of both Liverpool and Arsenal dropping points at the weekend to Crystal Palace and Aston Villa respectively.
  However, in a chat with Sky Sports, Benitez said that there will be more dropped points, but Pep Guardiola’s men will finish top.
   
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• Tella: It’s Something Special To Win Bundesliga Title With Leverkusen

  16-04-2024 10:41 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles winger, Nathan Tella has expressed delight to have won the Bundesliga title with Bayer Leverkusen this season.
  Recall that the Nigerian international was in action as Leverkusen thrashed Weder Breme 5-0 to claim their first ever title.
  However, in a chat with ESPN, Tella stated that it's a big achievement for him to have won a trophy after leaving Sky Bet Championship club, Southampton for a reported €23.3m.
   
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• What Boniface, Tella Bring To Our Team –Leverkusen Midfielder, Xhaka

  16-04-2024 09:59 via completesports.com
  
  Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhakahas praised his Nigerians teammates Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella for what they bring to the club.
  At the weekend Leverkusen were crowned Bundesliga champions for the first time in their history after thrashing Werder Bremen 5-0.
  Boniface opened the scoring and also set up Xhaka for the second goal.
  Tella was also in action against Bremen as he was introduced in the second half.
  The goal against Bremen took Boniface's league tally to 11, with eight ass
  
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• I’ve No Regret Leaving Inter Milan –Onana

  16-04-2024 09:30 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United goalkeeper, Andre Onana has revealed that he has no regret leaving Inter Milan.
  Recall that the Cameroonian was playing for a Champions League finalist in Inter Milan before he chose to leave Italy.
   
  Read Also: Palmer Equals Hazard, Lampard, Costa’s Records In Chelsea’s 6-0 Win Vs Everton
  With Inter set to win their league, Onana was asked if he feels he made a mistake in moving to mid-table United.
  He stated, “I am happy where I am. But I am really happ
  
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• GT vs DC IPL Betting Preview April 17 2024: Odds, Offers, Prediction, Tips and Line Ups

  16-04-2024 08:24 via completesports.com
  The Gujarat Titans welcome the Delhi Capitals to Ahmedabad for this IPL encounter. Both teams are coming off victories in their previous matches but suffered losses in the games before this. The home team will be looking to Captain Shubman Gill to continue the form he showed in the last match when he scored 72 off 44 balls. The Capitals will also be looking at their skipper Rishabh Pant to continue his recent form which has seen him score two consecutive fifties. 
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• KKR vs RR IPL Betting Preview April 16 2024: Odds, Offers, Prediction, Tips and Line Ups

  16-04-2024 08:01 via completesports.com
  It's a top of the table clash as KKR welcome RR to the iconic Eden Gardens. The home side have won three of their four matches to be second on six points while the visitors have won five of their six matches to be in top spot with 10 points. KKR have made their best start to a tournament in many years and it's been their explosive batting that has been the most impressive. RR also have their batting to thank for their excellent start to the season. Claim Parimatch’s 150% matched deposit b
  
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• Palmer Equals Hazard, Lampard, Costa’s Records In Chelsea’s 6-0 Win Vs Everton

  16-04-2024 07:44 via completesports.com
  Cole Palmer continued his brilliant debut season for Chelsea as he scored four goals in the Blues' 6-0 win against Everton at Stamford Bridge on Monday night.
  Palmer opened the flood gates of goals when he opened the scoring on 13 minutes.
  He made it 2-0 in the 18th minute before completing his hat-trick on 29 minutes to make it 3-0.
  In the 64th minute, he got his fourth and Chelsea's fifth after converting a penalty kick.
  Other scorers for Chelsea on the night were Nicolas Jackson and Alfie Gi
  
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• Drogba, Eto’o, Adebayor, Others Set To Hit Abuja For Attom Charity Match

  15-04-2024 23:12 via completesports.com
  Former legendary footballer players like Didier Drogba, Emmanuel Adebayor, Samuel Eto'o and Emmanuel Eboue are set to storm the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja for a charity match.
  According to the organisers, Attom Foundation, some other retired players such as Austin "Jay-Jay" Okocha and Nwankwo Kanu will also feature in the Charity Champions’ Cup match scheduled for June 15, 2024.
  The organisers at a press conference in Lekki, Lagos said that the match will be used to raise fund
  
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• Arsenal Loanee Okonkwo Named Best Goalkeeper In League Two

  15-04-2024 21:21 via completesports.com
  Arsenal loanee, Arthur Okonkwo, has been named as the best goalkeeper in League Two (fourth division) by the English Football League (EFL) after helping Wrexham to promotion to League One.
  The north London club dislcosed this in a statement on their website on Monday.
  Okonkwo emerged the best goalkeeper after he was named in the League Two Team of the Season at the EFL Awards on Sunday.
  The 22-year-old played 90 minutes of Wrexham's 4-1 win at home to Crawley Town last Tuesday.
  On Saturday, he
  
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• Sports Ministry Teams Up Wth Yucateco Boxing Promotions For Inaugural Boxing Awards In Lagos

  15-04-2024 20:00 via completesports.com
  The Ministry of Sports, in collaboration with Yucateco Boxing Promotions, will hold the first-of-its-kind Boxing Award ceremony in Lagos.
  The event, aligned with the Sports Minister's agenda on athlete recognition and appreciation, is the brainchild of Yucateco Boxing Promotions, organisers of Nigeria's inaugural boxing league.
  According to the CEO of Yucateco Boxing Promotions, Omonlei Yakubu Imadu, the Award aims to celebrate and recognize Nigeria's boxing heroes, including boxers, referees,
  
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• Alonso Destined To Become Real Madrid Manager –Ze Roberto

  15-04-2024 19:50 via completesports.com
  Former Bayern Munich star, Ze Roberto says he's optimistic Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso will take charge of Real Madrid.
  Ze Roberto made this known in an interview with AS, where he congratulated the Spanish tactician for leading Leverkusen to their first ever Bundesliga title this season.
  "He is destined to do it (take over Real Madrid)," he told AS.
   
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  "His way of thinking about football and the way his team plays make him
  
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• จัดอันดับ 12 คาสิโนออนไลน์ที่ดีที่สุดในไทย – รีวิวและเปรียบเทียบ ปี 2024

  15-04-2024 19:07 via completesports.com
  ในการเลือกเว็บไซต์พนันออนไลน์, มีผู้ให้บริการจำนวนมากที่คุณสามารถเลือกได้
  
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• NFF, Ajax, Betis Celebrate Finidi George At 53

  15-04-2024 18:47 via completesports.com
  The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ajax and Real Betis have sent birthday greetings to Super Eagles legend Finidi George who clocked 53 years on Monday.
  The NFF and the European clubs sent their wishes via their X handles.
  "Happy birthday Coach George Finidi ," the NFF wrote.
  Ajax wrote:"Fiiiniiidiii! ."
  "Happy birthday, Finidi George!"
  While Betis stated:"Today we celebrate the birthday of the great Finidi! ."Enjoy your day! ."
  Finidi was assistant to Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro at the A
  
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• MTN Champs Ibadan Closes Out With Unforgettable Moments: Check Out Our Top Highlights

  15-04-2024 17:47 via completesports.com
  The curtains have closed on MTN Champs Ibadan Season 2, leaving behind a series of awe-inspiring moments and triumphs that will not be forgotten anytime soon. Over five days, the event served as a testament to athleticism, unwavering determination and the hard work it takes to make it to the Olympics. While every race was exciting, here are our top five highlights:Men’s 400m relay race:
  It was really the battle of the fastest. However, the spotlight fell on Sewekan Thovoetin, who etched h
  
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• Kaka’s Ex-Wife Debunks Divorcing Footballer For Being ‘Too Perfect’

  15-04-2024 16:43 via completesports.com
  Caroline Celico, the ex-wife of Brazilian football icon Ricardo Kaka has denied reports circulating in the media that she divorced him for being too nice.
  The Brazilian model and entrepreneur, who was married to Kaka for several years before their split, took to her Instagram story to debunk the viral statement regarding her divorce from Kaka, labelling it as ‘false’ and ‘fake’.
  The expectant mother also shared insights about her future with her current husband, Eduardo S
  
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• Atiku: Arsenal Can Still Win Premier League Title

  15-04-2024 15:53 via completesports.com
  Former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar believes Arsenal still have a chance of winning the Premier League title despite their disappointing home defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday.
  The Gunners lost 2-0 to Unai Emery's side at the Emirates Stadium, a result which dented their title aspiration.
  Goals from Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins condemned the North London side to their first Premie League loss since New Year's Eve.
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• Iwobi Equals Kanu’s Premier League Record In Fulham’s Win At West Ham

  15-04-2024 15:44 via completesports.com
  
  Alex Iwobi bagged an assist in Fulham's2-0 win against West Ham which saw him equal Nwankwo Kanu's Premier League record.
  It was Iwobi's second assist in 25 appearances in the Premier League this season for the London club.
  He set up Andreas Pereira for Fulham's second goal in the 72nd minute.
  Fulham went on a devastating counter-attack with Pereira exchanging passes Iwobi, before side footing home past West Ham goalkeeper.
  Also Read: Atiku: Arsenal Can Still Win Premier League Title
  Iwobi has
  
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• Europa League: Start Chukwueze Against Roma –Galli Tells Pioli

  15-04-2024 14:08 via completesports.com
  
  AC Milan legend, Filippo Galli has called on manager, Stefano Pioli to start Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze in the second leg of the Europa League quarter-finals against Roma.
  Recall that AC Milan lost 1-0 to Roma in the the first leg of the competition at the San Siro Stadium last week Thursday.
   
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  However, in a chat with the Pianetamilan, Galli stated that starting the Nigerian international alongsid
  
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• 2026 World Cup Qualifier: Benin Republic To Host Super Eagles In Abidjan

  15-04-2024 13:21 via completesports.com
  The Squirrels of Benin Republic will host the Super Eagles of Nigeria in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday four tie at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan in June.
  Gernot Rohr's side will play the game at a neutral venue after theirstadia were ruled sub-standard.
  The Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium is a familiar ground for the Super Eagles as they played three games at the ground during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations this year.
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• Paris 2024: Super Falcons To Begin Gold Medal Quest Against Brazil

  15-04-2024 11:07 via completesports.com
  The Super Falcons of Nigeria will start their campaign at the 2024 Olympic Games against Brazil on Thursday, July 25.
  The Group C encounter will hold at theStade Matmut- Atlantique, Bordeaux. Kick-off is 6pm Nigeria time.
  The three-time African champions will come up against world champions Spain in their second group game at the Stade de la Beujoire, Nantes on Saturday, July 28.Read Also:NPFL: Shooting Stars Chief Boosts Players’ Morale Ahead Lobi Clash
  The encounter will also start at 6
  
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• We’re Still In Title Race –Arsenal Midfielder, Rice

  15-04-2024 11:01 via completesports.com
  
  Declan Rice has said Arsenal is still in the title race despite their defeat to Aston Villa at the Emirates on Sunday.
  Two late goals from Leon Bailey and Olie Watkins saw Champions League-chasing Villa secure a 2-0 win.
  A win for the Gunners would have moved them above Manchester City who had thrashed Luton 5-1 on Saturday.
  Also, Mikel Arteta's side failed to capitalize on Liverpool's 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace at Anfield.
  But Rice is upbeat the Gunners are still in it, as he believes their
  
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• NPFL: Shooting Stars Chief Boosts Players’ Morale Ahead Lobi Clash

  15-04-2024 09:21 via completesports.com
  
  In a bid to fire them upfor the remaining matches of the 2023/24 NPFL, the management of the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), has dangled improved match bonuses before the players of the Oluyole Warriors.
  The Executive Chairman of the club, Honourable Babatunde Olaniyan Akoro, charged the players to go for victories in the remaining fixtures, starting from Tuesday's Matchday 30 tie against Lobi Stars of Makurdi.
  While addressing the team after Sunday evening's training session, Honourable Akor
  
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