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• Osimhen Wins Sportsman Of The Year Award In Turkey

  11-12-2025 08:00 via completesports.com
  Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been named Sportsman of the Year in Turkey, Completesports.com reports. Osimhen went home with the individual accolade at the 2025 GQ Türkiye Men of the Year Awards. The Nigeria international was instrumental to Galatasaray’s domestic success last season. Read Also:Done Deal: Super Falcons Forward Joins NWSL Club North Carolina Courage [...]
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• Glasner Hails Uche, Palace Teammates For Europa Conference League Away Win

  12-12-2025 02:26 via completesports.com
  Oliver Glasner has praised Chrisantus Uche and his Crystal Palace teammates, following a comfortable win at Shelbourne in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. Palace boosted their hopes of automatic progress to the Conference League knockout phase with a straightforward 3-0 win away to Shelbourne in Dublin. Uche, Eddie Nketiah and Yeremy Pino all scored [...]
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• ECL: Uche Scores, Bags Assist As Crystal Palace Thrash Shelbourne

  11-12-2025 23:12 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche was at his best mettle as he scored a goal and bagged an assist in Crystal Palace’s 3-0 win over Shelbourne in Thursday’s Europa Conference League. The Nigerian international, who was making his second appearance in the competition, netted the opening goal in the 11th minute. Read Also:AFCON 2025: Chelle [...]
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• Mijatovic: Vinicius Needs To Temper His On-Field Behaviour At Real Madrid

  11-12-2025 22:01 via completesports.com
  Former Real Madrid GM Pedja Mijatovic has advised Vinicius Junior to control his on-field emotion at the club. Speaking with Marca, Mijatovic, who described the Brazilian international as a brilliant player, however, urged him to change his behavior if he wants to remain at Real Madrid. “Many people think I have something against Vinicius, quite [...]
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• FIFA rankings: Super Falcons drop to 37th, remain top in Africa

  11-12-2025 21:43 via vanguardngr.com
  Nigeria’s Super Falcons dropped one spot in the latest women’s ranking released by the Federation of International Football Associations, FIFA, on Thursday.Previously ranked 36th, the Super Falcons dropped to 37th but remain the top team of the continent.The Super Falcons were inactive during the last FIFA women’s international break which contributed to their current position in the monthly ranking.South Africa, Ghana, Zambia and Morocco complete the top five highest-ranked c
  
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• Arsenal Won’t Win The League With Merino As Striker –Gunners Legend Warns Arteta

  11-12-2025 21:36 via completesports.com
  Arsenal legend Paul Merson has warned Mikel Arteta that playing Mikel Merino As striker would hinder the Gunners from winning the Premier League title. Merino has played up front regularly in the absence of Gyokeres and Kai Havertz. Since the start of November, the Spanish international has registered four goals and three assists in seven [...]
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• Okoye, Arokodare dropped as Chelle names final Super Eagles AFCON squad [Full List]

  11-12-2025 21:14 via vanguardngr.com
  Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has recalled goalkeeper Francis Uzoho an Trabzonspor striker Paul Onuachu for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON.Chelle unveiled his squad on Wednesday, confirming three goalkeepers, eight defenders, eight midfielders and nine forwards for the continental tournament scheduled for December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, in Morocco.The list features several fresh faces across all departments, but see notable names like Maduka Okoye, Victor Boniface and Tolu Aroko
  
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• AFCON 2025: Chelle Unveils Super Eagles’ Final List

  11-12-2025 21:01 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has opted for goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi and Zaidu Sanusi, midfielders Wilfred Ndidi and Frank Onyeka, and forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman in his 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Franco-Malian also picked defenders Chidozie Awaziem and Bright Osayi-Samuel, midfielders [...]
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• Salah Remains Liverpool’s Talisman –Ex Burnley Striker

  11-12-2025 18:41 via completesports.com
  Former Burnley striker Charlie Austin believes Mohamed Salah still remains the club’s talisman despite his controversial outburst. The Egypt international was omitted from the squad that travelled to Italy for Tuesday’s 1-0 Champions League win at Inter Milan following a blistering attack on manager Arne Slot and the club hierarchy after being left on the [...]
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• AFCON 2025: Morocco Unveil Star-Studded Squad

  11-12-2025 18:09 via completesports.com
  Morocco head coach coach Walid Regragui on Friday unveiled a powerful 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, reports Completesports.com. The squad features the country’s biggest stars, led by Achraf Hakimi, Yassine Bounou, Sofyan Amrabat, and striker Youssef En-Nesyri. Regragui kept faith with majority of the players that reached the 2022 World Cup [...]
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• Which Players Should Make The Final List For Nigeria 2025 AFCON?

  11-12-2025 17:06 via completesports.com
  Are you seeking the latest Complete Sports updates from? Do you follow the Super Eagles”on their journey to AFCON 2025? Stay informed with all the top stories and analysis! 🤔⚽ Topics Discussed in Video; * Super Eagles Of Nigeria Set For Pre-AFCON Friendly Match Against The Pharaohs Of Egypt * Will the friendly game against [...]
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• PSG team bus stoned outside Bilbao hotel

  11-12-2025 16:46 via vanguardngr.com
  The Paris Saint-Germain team bus was pelted with stones outside the team hotel in Bilbao during the night after their Champions League game with Athletic, a source close to the club told AFP on Thursday.The bus was parked and had no passengers, the source said.Media reports said two cracks were visible on the coach and two people were arrested.The PSG players and staff were able to travel to the city’s airport for their Thursday morning flight back to Paris.The club is considering filing
  
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• Africa As The Global Leader In Demand For Free Football Predictions Online

  11-12-2025 15:23 via completesports.com
  Football isn’t just a sport in Africa-it’s a way of life that binds communities, inspires dreams, and fuels endless discussions. From bustling markets in Lagos to remote villages in Kenya, the game’s pulse beats strong. And with that passion comes an unmatched thirst for insights into upcoming matches. Africa leads the world in searches for [...]
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• Le Roy: Senegal, Not Nigeria Are Second Big Favourite To Win AFCON 2025

  11-12-2025 15:13 via completesports.com
  Former Ghana head coach Claude Le Roy has rated Senegal as second favourite ahead of the Super Eagles, to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that in early 2025, he listed Nigeria, Morocco, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Egypt, and Algeria as the main contenders. However, speaking with Canal+, Le Roy stated that Senegal are [...]
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• How Online Casinos Are Becoming Power Players In Nigerian Football

  11-12-2025 15:04 via completesports.com
  From jersey deals to digital fan engagement, online casino brands have quietly woven themselves into the fabric of Nigerian football. Here’s how the industry is shaping the local game in ways many fans don’t even notice. If you’ve followed Nigerian football in the past few years, you’ve probably noticed something interesting popping up on jerseys, [...]
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• AFCON 2025: FIFA’s Decision To Allow European Clubs Release African Players On December 15 Unfair –Broos

  11-12-2025 14:30 via completesports.com
  South African coach Hugo Broos has criticized FIFA’s decision to give clubs in Europe until December 15 to release African players for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The AFCON kicks off on Dec. 21 and ends with the final on Jan. 18, with 52 matches across nine stadiums. Speaking with reporters, Broos [...]
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• NWFL: Ekiti Queens Banished To Abeokuta, Fined N2.5m

  11-12-2025 14:16 via completesports.com
  The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) has imposed sanctions on Ekiti Queens following assault on match officials during their home fixture against Edo Queens on Wednesday. Ekiti Queens lost the matchday three encounter 1-0. NWFL Chief Operating Officer Modupe Shabi condemned the attack and reiterated the league’s firm stance on safety and professionalism. “The assault [...]
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• Super Falcons Drop One Spot In Latest FIFA Ranking

  11-12-2025 13:09 via completesports.com
  The Super Falcons of Nigeria have dropped to 37th position in the latest FIFA Women’s World ranking, reports Completesports.com. The new ranking was released on the world’s soccer govering body official website on Thursday. The Super Falcons were not in action during the last FIFA international break. Read Also:AFCON 2025: Bassey Can Fill Troost-Ekong’s Void [...]
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• Celtic Coach Reveals Iheanacho Comeback Plan

  11-12-2025 12:40 via completesports.com
  Celtic head coach Wilfried Nancy has provided an injury update on Kelechi Iheanacho ahead of his side’s UEFA Europa League clash with AS Roma. The Nigeria international has been sidelined since sustaining a hamstring injury in Celtic’s Europa League clash with Austrian club, Sturm Graz in October. Iheanacho is in line to feature for the [...]
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• Ogbu Backs Slavia Prague To Qualify For UCL Round Of 16 Despite Spurs Defeat

  11-12-2025 11:16 via completesports.com
  Nigeria international Igoh Ogbu has expressed confidence that Slavia Prague can still make it to the UEFA Champions League round of 16 despite losing 3-0 to Tottenham Hotspur on matchday 6. The defeat to Spurs means Slavia Prague remain without a win in their last 17 Champions League games. The club have now gone 14 [...]
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• NPFL: Suspended ‘Yaro Yaro’ Awaits Clarity On Future As Kano Pillars Maintain Silence

  11-12-2025 11:05 via completesports.com
  Ahmed Garba — Yaro Yaro, a former Nigeria international — has told Completesports.com that he is still waiting for clarity from the Kano Pillars hierarchy regarding his future, following his suspension as Head Coach two months ago. The 45-year-old, popularly was suspended on 19 October 2025 alongside the club’s Technical Adviser, Evans Ogenyi, after Kano [...]
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• 100 Free Bonus No Deposit Casinos in Philippines 2025: Expert Guide

  11-12-2025 10:36 via completesports.com
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• AFCON: Complete list of 34 title-winning coaches

  11-12-2025 10:32 via vanguardngr.com
  Africa Cup of Nations title-winning coaches:1957: Egypt        Mourad Fahmy1959: Egypt        Pal Titkos/HUN1962: Ethiopia     Slavko Milosevic/YUG1963: Ghana        Charles Gyamfi1965: Ghana        Charles Gyamfi1968: Zaire        Ferenc Csanad/HUN1970: Sudan        Jiri Starost/CZE1972: Congo &nb
  
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• Osimhen and Nigeria eye AFCON glory after another World Cup flop

  11-12-2025 09:34 via vanguardngr.com
  Victor Osimhen-inspired Nigeria are hurting after another unsuccessful World Cup qualifying campaign, and the quickest route to recovery would be winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.Since 1990, the Super Eagles have never until this year failed twice in a row to secure a place at the global showpiece.After finishing runners-up to table toppers and automatic qualifiers South Africa in Group C, Nigeria were given a second chance as one of the best four second-placed nations.But afte
  
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• Eberl: Karl, Not Salah Is Bayern Munich Priority

  11-12-2025 07:48 via completesports.com
  Bayern Munich sports chief Max Eberl has disclosed that the team has no plan to sign Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah but will focus on developing their youngster Lennart Karl. Mohamed Salah has recently made headlines after taking a swipe at his club, Liverpool, and head coach Arne Slot, following his third consecutive game out of the [...]
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• UCL: Well Deserved Victory –Mourinho Hails Benfica Win Vs Napoli

  11-12-2025 07:08 via completesports.com
  Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has praised his team’s brilliant display against Napoli in Wednesday’s Champions League game. Recall that Benfica defeated Napoli 2-0 to still keep a slim hope of qualifying for the playoffs. Reacting after the game, Mourinho stated that the Benfica players worked hard for the victory against Napoli. Read Also; Done Deal: [...]
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• Done Deal: Super Falcons Forward Joins NWSL Club North Carolina Courage

  11-12-2025 06:51 via completesports.com
  National Women’s Soccer League, NWSL, club, The North Carolina Courage have announced the signing of Super Falcons forward, Chioma Okafor. Okafor penned a three-year contract with the option of another year. The 22-year-old signed her first professional contract with the Courage after finishing her collegiate career at the University of Connecticut. The striker scored 30 [...]
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• Martinelli Sets New UEFA Champions League Record

  11-12-2025 06:45 via completesports.com
  Gabriel Martinelli Sets a new UEFA Champions League scoring record at Arsenal, after helping the Gunners defeat Club Brugge 3-0 on Wednesday. Martinelli continued his impressive scoring run in this season’s campaign by getting among the goals against the Belgian giants. Noni Madueke opened the scoring with an unstoppable strike after 27 minutes before he [...]
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• UCL: Onyedika Subbed Off As Club Brugge Suffer 3-0 Home Defeat To Arsenal

  10-12-2025 23:32 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika wa sin action for Club Brugge in their 3-0 home loss to Arsenal, on matchday 6 of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. Onyedika, who was in the starting eleven for the Belgian giants, was replaced in the 74th minute. A brace from Noni Madueke and a Gabriel Martinelli strike [...]
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• Man City edge Real Madrid 2-1 to leave Alonso on brink

  10-12-2025 23:29 via vanguardngr.com
  Manchester City came from behind to beat Real Madrid 2-1 on Wednesday in the Champions League and leave Xabi Alonso’s position as coach of the Spanish giants in grave danger.Without injured superstar Kylian Mbappe, Madrid took the lead through Rodrygo but Nico O’Reilly and an Erling Haaland penalty secured Pep Guardiola’s City the three points.Spanish media reported in the lead-up to the game that a defeat would seal Alonso’s fate as Madrid coach, although his team&rsquo
  
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