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• NNL Adjusts Super Eight Eight Playoff Date

  13-05-2024 09:44 via completesports.com
  The board of Nigeria National League ( NNL) has announced a shift in date of the Super 8 earlier scheduled for May 23-30.
  The competition will now holdfrom June 7-14, 2024 in Enugu.Chairman of the League, Mr. George Aluo said that the shift in date became necessary because of the President Federation Cup round of 32 matches which will be determined that week.
  “We decided to move the Super 8 forward because the date clashed with the Federation Cup Round of 32 matches and the best thing for
  
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• The Baptism Of Finidi George! –Odegbami

  08-06-2024 06:00 via completesports.com
  
  By the time you are reading this on Saturday morning, Nigeria would have played the match that would mark Finidi George’s real baptism into the world of Nigerian football.
  The long awaited confrontation between between Bafana Bafana of South Africa and the Super Eagles of Nigeria after AFCON 2023 would have been settled on the Uyo Township Stadium ground last night. I hope that the Super eagles won because no explanations would be acceptable for not winning. That is the lot of coaches &nd
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Broos Hails Bafana Bafana’s Mentality In 1-1 Draw Vs Super Eagles

  08-06-2024 01:51 via completesports.com
  
  South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has hailed the mentality of his players following their 1-1 draw against Nigeria's Super Eagles.
  South Africa maintained their impressive record of not losing a game inside the Godswill Akpabio Stadium following the draw in Group C matchday 3 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Friday.
  Themba Zwane gave South Africa the lead in the first half before Fisayo Dele-Bashiru equalised.
  Following the draw, the Eagles are yet to record any win and occupy fifth pl
  
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• I Made A Mistake Leaving Chelsea —Sarri

  08-06-2024 01:33 via completesports.com
  Maurizio Sarri has said leaving Chelsea after just one season was a big mistake on his part.
  Sarri replaced compatriot Antonio Conte in 2018 and featured in Carabao Cup and Europa League finals in his first season.
  After losing the Carabao Cup final to Manchester City on penalties, Sarri led Chelsea to a 4-1 win against Arsenal in the Europa League final.
  Despite ending the season on a high, Sarri returned to Italy to take over at Juventus.
  Looking back at his decision the 65-year-old believes
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Draw Against South Africa Better Than Losing —Finidi

  08-06-2024 01:13 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles head coach Finidi George has said that his side’s 1-1 draw against Bafana Bafana of South Africa was better than losing.
  For the third game running, the Eagles had to come from behind to draw 1-1 after recording the same result against Lesotho and Zimbabwe.
  A second half goal from Fisayo Dele-Bashiru saw the Eagles share the points with South Africa who took the lead through Themba Zwane.
  The result means the Eagles are in fifth place on just three points after three games.
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• Online Sports Gambling in Malaysia: Best Betting Sites 2024

  08-06-2024 01:00 via completesports.com
  
  Online Sports gambling in Malaysia has become increasingly popular in 2024. With the rapid advancement of technology and the growing interest in various sports, more Malaysians are turning to online platforms for their betting needs. In this review, we focus on the top online gambling sites in Malaysia, examining their features, reliability, and overall user experience. Our comprehensive guide will help you navigate the best options available for online gambling in Malaysia. From bonuses and pr
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles’ Rating Player-By-Player In Draw Vs Bafana Bafana

  08-06-2024 00:52 via completesports.com
  
  Following the Super Eagles 1-1 draw with the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in Friday's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, Complete sports.com's ADEBOYE AMOSU appraises the performance of the players...
  STANLEY NWABALI 7/10
  The Chippa United goalkeeper made a number of crucial saves in the game. He was one of the standout performers for the Super Eagles on the night.
  BRIGHT OSAYI-SAMUEL 5/10
  He didn't affect the game much. The Fenerbahce didn'tcontribute much to the team's attack.
  SEMI AJAYI5/10
  Had
  
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• Fergie Better Than Guardiola –Rooney

  08-06-2024 00:04 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has picked Alex Ferguson as one of the incredible coaches ahead of Pep Guardiola.
  In an interview with ESPN Brasil, Rooney stated that Fergie has done great job at Aberden before joining Man United.
   
  Read Also: 2026 WCQ: Eagles’ First Half Performance Against South Africa Was Poor –Rufai
   
  I think of course there are going to be arguments as to who is better, but I think people tend to just look at what Sir Alex did at Manchest
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Eagles’ First Half Performance Against South Africa Was Poor –Rufai

  07-06-2024 23:45 via completesports.com
  Former Nigerian international Peter Rufai has blamed the Super Eagles inability to pick the maximum points against South Africa in Friday's 2026 World Cup qualifiers due to the players poor performance in the first half.
  Recall that Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Bafana Bafana at the Godwill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, their third straight draw in the qualifiers.
  Zwane netted the opening goal for South Africa in the 29th minute before Fisayo Dele-Bashiru leveled parity at the start of the second
  
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• Leicester City Confirm Iheanacho’s Departure

  07-06-2024 23:40 via completesports.com
  
  Leicester City have announced the departure of Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho, reports Complete sports.com.
  Iheanacho is leaving the King Power Stadium after seven years.
  The 27-year-old's contract with Leicester City will expire at the end of this month.
  Read Also: Wilder’s Wife Accuses Boxer Of Alleged Domestic Violence
  The Nigerian joined Leicester City from Manchester City in 2017.
  Iheanacho scored 61 goals in Leicester colours, including the winner against his former club in
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Drop Points Again After 1-1 Draw With South Africa

  07-06-2024 23:16 via completesports.com
  
  It was yet another drop points for the Super Eagles after they had to come back from a goal down to draw 1-1 with South Africa’s Bafana Bafana on matchday 3 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
  The Eagles have now failed to win three consecutive games in the qualifiers and are in fifth place on three points while South Africa occupy fourth place on four points.
  Also, they have now failed to beat South Africa in three consecutive home games.
  Themba Zwane gave the South Africans the lead
  
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• Nigeria Vs South Africa Live Blogging – 2026 WCQ: Group C Matchday 3

  07-06-2024 20:30 via completesports.com
  
  Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of the2026 WCQ - FIFA World Cup qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Bafana of South Africa at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.The post Nigeria Vs South Africa Live Blogging – 2026 WCQ: Group C Matchday 3 appeared first on Complete Sports.
  
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• Vinicius Deserves Ballon d’Or Award –Benzema

  07-06-2024 20:08 via completesports.com
  Karim Benzema has tipped Real Madrid star, Vinicius Junior to win this year's Ballon d'Or.
  Despite Jude Bellingham being considered a frontrunner for the Ballon d'Or after a stellar debut season at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Karim Benzema has a different opinion.
   
  Read Also: 2026 WCQ: Onuachu Leads Attack; Dele-Bashiru, Iheanacho, Lookman Start
  The Frenchman expressed his thoughts on Instagram, sharing a photo of Vinicius Junior scoring in the Champions League final with the caption. '
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Onuachu Leads Attack; Dele-Bashiru, Iheanacho, Lookman Start

  07-06-2024 19:36 via completesports.com
  Paul Onuachu will lead Super Eagles' attack in tonight's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Bafana Bafana of South Africa.
  Head coach Finidi George picked Onuachu ahead of Victor Boniface and Terem Moffi.
  Chippa United shot stopper Stanley Nwabali will be in goal.
  Bright Osayi-Samuel will operate from the right-back position, whileCalvin Bassey will occupy the left-back position.
  Read Also:2026 WCQ: Lesotho Beat Zimbabwe To Go Top In Group C
  West Bromwich Albion's Semi Ajayi will pair Benjam
  
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• Wilder’s Wife Accuses Boxer Of Alleged Domestic Violence

  07-06-2024 17:44 via completesports.com
  Deontay Wilder Wife, Telli Swift, has accused the boxer of an alleged domestic violence.
  According to TMZ, Telli Swift has accused the star boxer of physically and mentally abusing her over the last six years.
  Earlier this year, Wilder allegedly took Swift’s computer and shared disturbing messages to multiple individuals in her contacts without her consent.In other acts of emotional abuse, Swift claims he talked down on her, threatened to destroy her things and looked for her to engage in
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Lesotho Beat Zimbabwe To Go Top In Group C

  07-06-2024 17:30 via completesports.com
  Lesotho recorded a shock 2-0 win away to Zimbabwe on Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Friday.
  The win temporarily took Lesotho, on five points, to first position in the table after three games.
  Zimbabwe, who have two points after three games played drop to bottom in the six-team table.
  Rethabile Rasehunts opened the scoring for Lesotho in the 21st minute before Jane Thabantso made it 2-0 on 31 minutes.
  Later on Friday, Nigeria's Super Eagles will entertain Bafana Bafana of South
  
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• 2026 WCQ – Iheanacho: ‘We’ve Enough Motivation To Go All The Way In The Race’

  07-06-2024 17:15 via completesports.com
  As the hours and minutes draw near for the crucial World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and South Africa here at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Leicester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, has assured Nigerians that the Super Eagles have enough gas and energy to stop Bafana Bafana and other teams for a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals taking place in USA, Canada and Mexico, Completesports.com reports.
  "We're not just prepared but as well motivated to win, not just thi
  
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• Godwin Akpo Targets Euro Move After Impressive Debut Season In Afghanistan

  07-06-2024 16:53 via completesports.com
  
  It was a season to remember for Benin Republic striker, Godwin Efeneja Akpo, after helping Attack Energy SC, to a flawless campaign, winning all their games without conceding any goal.
  Playing seven games for the club out of total 11 games, the first African player to play in the Afghanistan Champions League, Akpo, scored seven goals with three assists, to help his club to the title.
  According to him, he never planned to move to Afghanistan but the ambition of the club made him change his mind
  
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• Palmer, Sterling Convinced Me To Join Chelsea –Adarabioyo

  07-06-2024 15:23 via completesports.com
  Chelsea’s new signing, Tosin Adarabioyo, has disclosed that the duo of Cole Palmer and Raheem Sterling played a big part in his decision to sign for the Blues.
  Recall that on Friday, Adarabioyo completed his move to Chelsea after signing a four-year contract till 2028.
   
  Read Also: 2026 WCQ: Akwa Ibom Governor Eno Declares Stadium’s Popular Stands ‘Free Of Charge’ For Fans To Cheer Eagles Vs Bafana
  Reacting to his move, the former Fulham defender told the club's offi
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Akwa Ibom Governor Eno Declares Stadium’s Popular Stands ‘Free Of Charge’ For Fans To Cheer Eagles Vs Bafana

  07-06-2024 15:12 via completesports.com
  
  In a strong and patriotic move to bolster support for the Super Eagles Against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in tonight's2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, has declared a 'partial' open gate to allow a large number of fans access into the Stadium to support thenational team, Completesports.com reports.
  Previously, organisers of the match had pegged tickets at N3000 for VIP State Box and N1000 for
  
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  07-06-2024 15:07 via completesports.com
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• 2026 WCQ: ‘Boniface Will Shine’ — Etafia Tips Leverkusen Star To Help Super Eagles Beat Bafana

  07-06-2024 14:55 via completesports.com
  
  Former international Greg Etafia has tipped Bayer Leverkusen star, Victor Boniface to make the difference for the Super Eagles against Bafana Bafana.
  Boniface is expected to lead the line for the Super Eagles against Bafana Bafana in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier following Victor Osimhen's absence due to injury.
  Etafia, who is also rooting for the Super Eagles to beat South Africa believed Boniface will deliver the goods for the three-time African champions in the game.
  The former goalkee
  
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• Adarabioyo Joins Chelsea On Four-Year Deal

  07-06-2024 13:03 via completesports.com
  Chelsea have announced that Tosin Adarabioyo will join them from fellow London club Fulham before the start of next season.
  The Blues made the announcement in a statement on Friday.
  "Chelsea is pleased to announce centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo will join the club ahead of the 2024/25 season," the club said.
  "The 26-year-old has signed a four-year contract – which begins on July 1 – and arrives from west London neighbours Fulham.
  After signing for the Blues, Adarabioyo said: "Chelsea i
  
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• Ndidi: ‘No Competition In Super Eagles’ Midfield; We Complement Each Other’

  07-06-2024 12:39 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria and Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, says there's no competition amongst the Super Eagles midfielders, stressing that, instead, they play a complementary roles aimed at ensuring that no loophole is created, Completesports.com reports.
  Ndidi missed the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast last January and was recalled into the Super Eagles squad by new Super Eagles Head Coach, Finidi George, ahead of the USA/Canada/Mexico 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa
  
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• Chippa United Coach: Why Nwabali Owes Me A Mercedes

  07-06-2024 12:26 via completesports.com
  Chippa United goalkeeper coach, Sean Louw says Stanley Nwabali owes him a Mercedes Benz after he predicted that the Nigerian will play at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
  Nwabali made just one appearance for Nigeria , a friendly against Mexico in 2021 prior to the 2023 AFCON finals in Cote d'Ivoire.
  The 27-year-old however starred at the competition where the Super Eagles finished as runners up.
  Lowu revealed he predicted Nwabali'srise even though the shot stopper didn't believe he could play fo
  
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• The Best Online Casinos in Vietnam: Our Recommendations

  07-06-2024 11:16 via completesports.com
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• 2026 WCQ: Bafana Captain Tau Can’t Guarantee Scoring Against Super Eagles

  07-06-2024 10:50 via completesports.com
  
  South African Captain, Percy Tau, says he's not giving any guarantee of scoring against the Super Eagles in tonight's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Uyo, Completesports.com reports.
  Tau was on the score sheet when the Bafana Bafana shockingly claimed a famous 2-0 win here at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium Uyo.
  During Thursday night's pre match Press Conference, the Al Ahly of Egypt forward said scoring in his last visit to the Nest of Champions is not a guarantee for him to score
  
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• Chelsea Must Be Patient With Maresca –Lampard

  07-06-2024 10:32 via completesports.com
  Chelsea legend Frank Lampard has urged the Blues to be patient with new manager Enzo Maresca if they must build a solid and winning team.
  In a chat with talkSPORTS, Lampard stated that Maresca should be allowed to run the game without any form of interference from the Chelsea owners.
   
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  It was good to see a positive end to the season.
  “I was there at the back-end of the previous season and I knew it was
  
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• Lazio Step Up Interest In Dele -Bashiru

  07-06-2024 10:30 via completesports.com
  Serie A club, Lazio are close to agreeing a deal with Hatayspor for midfielder Fisayo Dele -Bashiru.
  Dele -Bashiru caught the eye with his impressive performances for Hatayspor in the 2023/24 season following his arrival on a free transfer last summer.
  The 23-year-old registered eight goals and five assists across all competitions for his club during the campaign.Read Also:Babayaro Defends Amokachi For Rejecting Super Eagles Assistant Coach Job
  According to reports in Turkey, Lazio met with his
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Osimhen Or No Osimhen, It’s 11 Against 11 –Bafana Coach, Broos

  07-06-2024 10:18 via completesports.com
  
  Bafana Bafana of South Africa Head Coach, Hugo Broos,says he has no joy to derive nor pain to feel over Victor Osimhen's absence from Super Eagles' squad that will face his team in Friday night's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Uyo, Completesports.com reports.
  Osimhen fetched the penalty with which the Super Eagles edged the Bafana Bafana side in the Nation's Cup Semis in Ivory Coast last January.
  Asked if he is relieved the task of facing the Napoli rampant forward in tonight's clash followin
  
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