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• Teams Who Play Us Now Think They Can Get Result –Slot Makes Admission After Sunderland Draw

  04-12-2025 07:31 via completesports.com
  Arne Slot has admitted he was frustrated to see Liverpool drop points at home to Sunderland and concedes opposing sides are now coming to Anfield confident of getting a result. The Reds required a late Nordi Mukiele own goal to earn a 1-1 draw against the Black Cats. The result left Liverpool eighth in the [...]
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• Guardiola says broadcasters owe him wine after nine-goal thriller

  05-12-2025 15:53 via vanguardngr.com
  Pep Guardiola joked Friday that he and Fulham manager Marco Silva deserved a bottle of wine for serving up a nine-goal thriller, but admitted Manchester City must tighten up defensively.City, second in the Premier League, led 5-1 at Craven Cottage on Tuesday but were left hanging on as the home team pushed for an equaliser.City manager Guardiola described the match, which finished 5-4, as “one of the games of the season”.“If I would be at home and watching that game, I don&rsq
  
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• NFF hails Ekong on international retirement

  05-12-2025 15:45 via vanguardngr.com
  The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has paid glowing tribute to Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, describing him as a “committed and humble leader” following his retirement from international football.Troost-Ekong announced his retirement on his official X (Twitter) handle on Thursday, thanking fans, teammates and coaches for their support through his 10-year journey with the Super Eagles.The former Olympiakos and Watford defender wrote that representing Nigeria at the F
  
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• Mainoo ‘being ruined’ at Man Utd, says Scholes

  05-12-2025 15:44 via vanguardngr.com
  Manchester United great Paul Scholes says Kobbie Mainoo is “being ruined” by his lack of chances under Ruben Amorim, suggesting his best option is to leave Old Trafford.The 20-year-old had a breakthrough season in 2023/24, which ended with the academy graduate scoring in the FA Cup final and breaking into the England squad.But the midfielder has gone from starting the Euro 2024 final to struggling for game time at United.He requested a loan move in August but was turned down.Mainoo,
  
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• iLOTBET Brings Health, Sports And Community Spirit To Ifako-Ijaye With CSR Outreach

  05-12-2025 15:41 via completesports.com
  Residents of Ifako-Ijaye, Lagos, were treated to a lively and socially impactful weekend as iLOTBET hosted a community engagement programme that combined free health services with grassroots football and entertainment. The event, organised at the African Church Play Field in Idiagbon, drew a large turnout and underscored the company’s growing presence in community-based initiatives. From [...]
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• EPL: Leeds’ Style Of Football Will Cause Liverpool Defence Problems –Slot

  05-12-2025 14:33 via completesports.com
  Liverpool boss Arne Slot has disclosed that the Reds will face a difficult challenge with Leeds’ style of football ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash. The Dutch tactician made this known on the backdrop of Leeds’ impressive victory over Chelsea on Wednesday. In a chat with the club’s website, Slot stated that Leeds United will [...]
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• Wenger: ‘France Super Favourites To Win 2026 World Cup’

  05-12-2025 14:07 via completesports.com
  Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has tipped France as favourites to win the 2026 World Cup. The FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, spanning 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The draw will begin on Friday, 5th December, as many teams wait to [...]
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• AFCON 2025: Ndidi To Captain Super Eagles After Troost-Ekong’s Retirement

  05-12-2025 13:58 via completesports.com
  Wilfred Ndidi will captain the Super Eagles at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, reports Completesports.com. Ndidi will take up the role following William Troost-Ekong’s retirement. Troost-Ekong announced his retirement from international football on Thursday. Ndidi led the Super Eagles at last month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoffs in Morocco. Read Also:NFF [...]
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• Player rotation unavoidable, Chelsea’s Maresca says

  05-12-2025 13:47 via vanguardngr.com
  Enzo Maresca said he had no choice but to rotate his Chelsea squad when questioned Friday over his team’s damaging 3-1 defeat at Leeds in midweek.The loss at Elland Road on Wednesday left the Blues in fourth place, nine points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal.“We did many things bad,” Chelsea boss Maresca said. “Probably we also paid the bill for playing one hour with 10 players against Arsenal.”The Italian, who has previously been criticised over his rotation
  
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• EPL: Chukwueze, Iwobi, Bassey, Uche Clash As Fulham Target Win Vs Cyrstal Palace

  05-12-2025 13:45 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles quartet of Samuel Chukwueze, Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Christantus Uche will face each other as Fulham battle Crystal Palace at the Craven Cottage in Sunday’s Premier League clash. Chukwueze Keen To Add To Goal Tally Chukwueze, who scored two goals in the team’s 5-4 loss at home on Tuesday against Man City, [...]
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• NFF Celebrates Troost-Ekong on Super Eagles’ Retirement

  05-12-2025 13:05 via completesports.com
  The Nigeria Football Federation , NFF, has eulogised William Troost-Ekong following his announcement of immediate retirement from international football. Troost-Ekong announced his retirement from international football on Thursday. The NFF described the centre-back as a selfless and humble leader. “Captain Troost-Ekong was a dedicated, selfless and humble leader of the Super Eagles for so many [...]
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• Arsenal’s Merino has earned striking role – Arteta

  05-12-2025 13:03 via vanguardngr.com
  Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said Friday that midfielder Mikel Merino has earned the right to be considered for a striking role even when all his other forwards are fit.The Spain international, who joined the Gunners from Real Sociedad in August 2024, had never been deployed as a number nine before he arrived in London.But he scored nine goals in his first campaign at the Emirates, filling in for the injured Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.The 29-year-old is already on 11 goals for club and count
  
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• Aston Villa vs Arsenal: The Gunners Target Another Step Toward First Premier League Title In 22 Years

  05-12-2025 12:51 via completesports.com
  Villa Park is set for a much anticipated Aston Villa vs Arsenal in a mouthwatering Premier League clash on Saturday, 6 December 2025. The Gunners are looking to establish an eight-point lead at the top of the league standings as they hunt for their first league title in 22 years. They last won it in [...]
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• Turkey orders arrest of 29 footballers in betting scandal

  05-12-2025 11:35 via vanguardngr.com
  Istanbul prosecutors on Friday ordered the arrest of 46 people, among them 29 football players, as part of a sprawling investigation into illegal betting on Turkish matches.Among the arrested players, 27 are suspected of having bet on matches involving their own teams, the public prosecutor’s office said in a statement.One was Metehan Baltaci, who plays for reigning Turkish champions Galatasaray, it said. Earlier this month, he had been suspended for nine months over the betting scandal.T
  
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• Ex-Manchester Utd star Lingard announces South Korea exit

  05-12-2025 11:02 via vanguardngr.com
  Former Manchester United and England star Jesse Lingard said Friday that he will leave FC Seoul next week after two seasons in South Korean football.The 32-year-old made the shock switch to the K League in February last year and made over 60 appearances for FC Seoul, but failed to win any silverware.His last game for the club will be at home to Melbourne City in the AFC Champions League on December 10.He gave no indication of where he might play next but FC Seoul said he “conveyed his des
  
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• Eyes of football world fixed on 2026 World Cup draw with Trump presiding

  05-12-2025 09:16 via vanguardngr.com
  The draw for the 2026 World Cup takes place in Washington on Friday, with Donald Trump set to play a prominent part in a star-studded ceremony that will mark out the path to glory for contenders at the first-ever 48-team finals.The most logistically complex World Cup in history will be held across North America from June 11 to July 19, with 16 more teams added to the global showpiece, up from the 32 nations involved in Qatar in 2022.Friday’s ceremony, which takes place at the Kennedy Cent
  
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• UFC Welterweight: Usman, Not Garry Should Challenge Makhachev –Abdelaziz

  05-12-2025 08:57 via completesports.com
  Egyptian mixed martial arts manager, Ali Ibrahim Abdelaziz has disclosed that Kamaru Usman deserves to challenge Islam Makhachev in the UFC welterweight title. Makhachev competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he is the current UFC Welterweight Champion and former UFC Lightweight Champion. Read Also:Nottingham Forest Boss Provides Fitness Update On [...]
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• Amorim frustrated by wasteful Man Utd

  05-12-2025 08:16 via vanguardngr.com
  Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim criticised his side’s lack of killer instinct after blowing the lead against struggling West Ham in a 1-1 draw on Thursday.United sit eighth in the Premier League, just two points outside the top four, but could have been in a far stronger position had they not also failed to capitalise on leads against Tottenham and Nottingham Forest in recent weeks.Amorim’s men also lost 1-0 at home to Everton despite playing against 10 men for almost the entire
  
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• Nottingham Forest Boss Provides Fitness Update On Taiwo, Aina

  05-12-2025 07:30 via completesports.com
  Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche has provided an injury update on Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina ahead of his side’s clash with Everton on Saturday. Awoniyi has missed Forest’s last three games due to a muscle injury. The forward’s international teammate, Aina is working his way back to full fitness after recovering from the hamstring [...]
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• IOC Appoints Table Tennis Legend Oshonaike Into Athletes’ Commission

  05-12-2025 07:24 via completesports.com
  Table tennis legend Funke Oshonaike has made history as the first Nigerian appointed to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes’ Commission, following her nomination by IOC President Kirsty Coventry. Seven-time Olympian Oshonaike is among five new members appointed to ensure the Commission reaches full composition ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. In [...]
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• Fredrick Has The Attributes To Be Top Defender –Sodje

  05-12-2025 07:05 via completesports.com
  Former Nigerian international Sam Sodje believes Super Eagles defender Benjamin Fredrick has the quality to be a top defender. Fredrick, ruled out for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, has become a revelation for the team, especially during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. In a chat with Footy Africa, Sodje stated that [...]
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• ‘They Never Called Me’ — Tomori Reveals Reason For Not Playing For Super Eagles

  05-12-2025 06:41 via completesports.com
  AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori has revealed the reason behind his decision not to represent Nigeria, reports Completesports.com. Tomori was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, to Nigerian parents. The 27-year-old was raised in England, which makes eligible to play for the three countries. After representing Canada at the U-20 level, Tomori later switched to England. [...]
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• Keane Berates Man United Players After West Ham Draw

  05-12-2025 06:26 via completesports.com
  Roy Keane has slammed Manchester United players for their performance, after their disappointing 1-1 draw with West Ham in Thursday”s Premier League clash at Old Trafford. After a dismal 1-0 defeat to Everton last Monday, United turned in another insipid display in front of their own fans on Thursday night, missing the chance to move [...]
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• Troost-Ekong: Why I Am Retiring Before AFCON 2025

  04-12-2025 21:38 via completesports.com
  William Troost-Ekong has revealed the reason behind his decision to quit the Super Eagles before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, reports Completesports.com. The 32-year-old announced his retirement from international football on Thursday. Troost-Ekong was named in Nigeria’s provisional squad for AFCON 2025 by head coach, Éric Chelle on Tuesday. The defender has now opted [...]
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• Liverpool Doing Everything To Win Games –Wirtz

  04-12-2025 21:29 via completesports.com
  Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz has disclosed that the Reds are working hard to win games in the Premier League. Liverpool have been struggling for results in the league this season and at the weekend played out a 1-1 draw against Sunderland on Sunday at Anfield. Speaking with the club’s website, Wirtz stated that Liverpool are [...]
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• Past is history says Mueller ahead of MLS Messi clash

  04-12-2025 20:55 via vanguardngr.com
  Thomas Mueller says his past results against Lionel Messi will count for little when he lines up for the Vancouver Whitecaps against Inter Miami in the MLS Cup final on Saturday.German great Mueller, who joined Vancouver in August from Bayern Munich, has a winning record against Messi over the years both for club and country.But the charismatic 36-year-old says past results — Mueller has finished on the winning side in seven of 10 meetings with Messi — will be irrelevant in Saturday
  
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• I Don’t See A Man, I See A Snake –Yaya Toure Reignites Feud With Guardiola

  04-12-2025 20:47 via completesports.com
  Yaya Toure has reignited his bitter feud with Pep Guardiola, with the Manchester City favourite branding his former manager “a snake” in an explosive interview. Toure, 42, has previously been outspoken about his frosty relationship with Guardiola, who coached him at both Barcelona and Manchester City. The midfielder left the Nou Camp in order to [...]
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• 3 Super Eagles players likely to replace Ekong as captain

  04-12-2025 19:27 via vanguardngr.com
  With William Troost Ekong officially announcing his retirement from international football, the Super Eagles are set for a leadership transition.
  Ekong, who captained Nigeria with distinction and guided the team through several major tournaments, leaves behind big shoes to fill.
  As the Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle prepares to name a new team leader, three players stand out as the most likely candidates based on seniority, experience, and influence in the squad.1. Wilfred Ndidi
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• Oliseh: Why Real Madrid May Allow Vinicius To Leave Club

  04-12-2025 18:58 via completesports.com
  Former Nigerian international Sunday Oliseh believes Real Madrid may allow Vinicius Jr. to leave the club amid his crisis with manager Xabi Alonso. Recall that a significant crisis has developed between Alonso and Vinícius during the 2025-2026 season, primarily over the player’s tactical role, playing time, and contract situation. There are also reports that Vinícius [...]
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• William Troost-Ekong announces retirement from international football

  04-12-2025 18:00 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabSuper Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an emotional close to a decade-long career with Nigeria’s senior national team.The defender made the announcement on Thursday via a heartfelt statement posted on his X page, reflecting on his journey, achievements, and the honour of representing the country.Troost-Ekong, who earned 83 caps and featured in five major tournaments for Nigeria, described the decisio
  
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