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• Time running out for Bremen’s Bundesliga survival bid

  08-06-2020 12:49
  
  (Aderonke Ojo, Reuters/NAN)
  Werder Bremen have spent only one season outside the Bundesliga since it was launched in 1963 and while their run of 13 home matches without a win had left them deep in relegation, troubled club officials are not throwing in the towel.
  Werder, which played more Bundesliga games (1,896) than any other team, were second from bottom with 25 points from 30 games, three points behind Fortuna Duesseldorf in the promotion-relegation playoff berth.
  They were also six points a
  
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• Real Madrid Won’t Participate In FIFA Club World Cup  –Ancelotti

  10-06-2024 14:13 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that the club will reject the chance to play in the expanded FIFA Club World Cup.
  Recall that the expanded 32-team Club World Cup is proposed to take place next summer, adding to an already congested calendar for players.
   
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  However, Ancelotti, in a chat with Italian newspaper Il Giornale, stated that they are ready to refuse the invitation due to the money involved in it.
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• Best Sites Like BetOnline USA (Top 6 Casino Alternatives In 2024)

  10-06-2024 13:23 via completesports.com
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• 2026 WCQ: Dele -Bashiru,Ajayi Fit To Face Benin Republic

  10-06-2024 12:47 via completesports.com
  
  Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Semi Ajayi are available for Nigeria's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic.
  The duo took part in theSuper Eagles final training session before the game on Sunday night.
  Dele-Bashiru scored Nigeria's only goal in the 1-1 draw with Bafana Bafana of South Africa last Friday.
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  The Hatayspor of Turkey midfielder was however replaced by Alhassan Yusuf in the 61st mi
  
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• The Ultimate Guide to Online Casino Games PHP in 2024

  10-06-2024 12:34 via completesports.com
  
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• Euro 2024: Four contenders For Young Player Of The Tournament

  10-06-2024 12:32 via completesports.com
  Euro 2024 is not only a showcase of elite footballing talent but also a platform for emerging stars to announce their arrival on the international stage.
  As the tournament draws near, kicking off with Germany vs Scotland in Munich on June 14, excitement builds around which young prodigies will seize the opportunity to dazzle spectators and make their mark.
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• Why Should You Choose ATAS Casino? A Step By Step Guide To Getting Started!

  10-06-2024 12:07 via completesports.com
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• 6 Best Nigerian Footballers Ever Played In The Persian Pro League

  10-06-2024 11:54 via completesports.com
  Nigerian footballers are synonymous with power and strength. Some of the country's brightest footballers made their mark in the Iranian Pro League instead of the European leagues. Today's article will discuss the 6 best Nigerian footballers who have played in the Persian Pro League and made significant contributions to this football league. So, without further ado, let's discuss these amazing footballers.
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• Most Popular Sports For Betting

  10-06-2024 11:47 via completesports.com
  Sports betting is prevalent worldwide, with millions of bettors and enthusiasts placing bets on a wide range of sports. The fame of sports betting is increasing every day because it drives excitement and allows bettors to make substantial amounts of money. Today’s article will list the most popular sports for betting. I will also provide insights into why these sports are famous and attract so many bettors.
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• Everton Line Up Move For Ndidi

  10-06-2024 09:58 via completesports.com
  
  Everton are desperate to sign Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi on a free transfer this summer.
  Ndidi's contract with Leicester City will expire at the end of the month.
  Frenchman Amadou Onana could leave Everton this summer and Everton are plotting to bring in the former Genk man as a replacement, according to TEAMtalk.
  Sevilla and Real Sociedad are also reportedly interested in the player.
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• Chelsea Champions League Winner Graduates From Havard University

  10-06-2024 09:09 via completesports.com
  Former Chelsea and Spain star Juan Mata has graduated from the prestigious Havard University.
  Mata, who made the announcement on his Instagram account, studied business in entertainment, media, and sports.
  His former teammate with Spain and Barcelona legend Gerard Piqué previously completed the same course at Harvard and later created his own media-football league, the Kings League.
  Commenting on his graduation, Mata wrote on his Instagram account:"!!!!HAVARD graduate !!!!""Incredibly pr
  
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• Arteta Must Be Determine To Win Premier League Title Next Season –Lehmann

  10-06-2024 08:18 via completesports.com
  Former Arsenal goalkeeper, Jens Lehmann has urged the Gunners manager, Mikel Arteta to prioritised winning the Premier League title next season.
  Lehmann made this known in an interview with The Telegragh, where he called on Arteta to show that he's really willing to wrestle the title from Manchester City after getting so close twice.
  "Arteta has done really well bringing Arsenal up, but if he is the right man for Arsenal now… I am not sure," Lehmann told the Telegraph.
   
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• Ahmed Musa Bestowed With Chieftaincy Title In Yobe

  10-06-2024 08:18 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles forward Ahmed Musa has been bestowed with a chieftaincy title in Yobe State.
  Musa disclosed this in a video on his X handle with a caption:"Feeling incredibly grateful for the massive turnout, warm welcome, and love from the people of Yobe North! ❤️ Special thanks to the Emir of Nguru for bestowing upon me the title of Shetiman Kwallon Kafna Nguru ."I am truly honored and my heart is full of gratitude. Special thanks to all the youthsand the people of Nguru for your s
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Facing Rohr Big Motivation For Super Eagles — Ndidi

  10-06-2024 07:55 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has said coming up against their former coach Gernot Rohr willbe a big motivating factor for the team in Monday's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match.
  Rohr was in charge of the Super Eagles for five years before he was sacked in December 2021.
  The Frenchman will lead the Squirrels against the Super Eagles at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan on Monday (today).
  Ndidi stated that he is looking forward to the game which is important to the Super Ea
  
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• Adeshina Sets High Jump Record, Qualifies For Paris Olympics

  09-06-2024 23:58 via completesports.com
  Temitope Adeshina became the Nigerian woman in history to scale a height of 1.97m in high jump, after her superb performance in the final at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Championships in US on Sunday.
  Adeshina's feat meet the Paris 2024 Olympic qualifying standard and also she will be the first athlete to represent Nigeria in the high jump event at the Olympics, since Doreen Amata at the games in Rio.
  The 25-year-old now holds the high jump indoor and outdoor national rec
  
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• 2026 WCQ: We’ll Play For A Win Against Super Eagles –Rohr

  09-06-2024 23:41 via completesports.com
  
  Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr says his side will go into Monday's clash with the Super Eagles as underdogsbut they will target a win.
  Benin Republic will host the Eagles in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, on matchday 4 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
  Rohr's side will go into the fixture on the back of a 1-0 win against Rwanda which place them in third place on four points.
  For the Eagles, they are yet to record a win after drawing all their three games and are in fifth place.
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• NPFL: Fans Trouble Halt Rangers Vs Enyimba, Remo Stars Lose To Lobi Stars

  09-06-2024 22:39 via completesports.com
  The oriental derby clash between Rangers and Enyimba was halted after fans invaded the pitch and disrupted the game.
  The incident occurred deepinto stoppage time after the centre referee awarded a penalty to Rangers.
  Enyimba players protested the decision and walked out of the pitch.
  Elsewhere,Remo Stars stumbled in their title bid after going down to a 3-2 defeat at Lobi Stars.
  Christian Izuchukwu gave the home team the leadin the sixth minute, while Chinedu Chukwu added the second seven minut
  
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• 2026 WCQ: How We Can Overcome Benin Republic –Finidi

  09-06-2024 22:39 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles head coach Finidi George has explained how his team can secure the three points against Benin Republic in Monday's Group C 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
  The Eagles recorded their third straight draw in the qualifiers after a 1-1 scoreline with South Africa in Uyo on Friday.
  They had recorded the same scoreline against Lesotho and Zimbabwe on matchday 1 and 2 in November, 2023.
  After the South Africans took the lead through Themba Zwane before Fisayo Dele-Bashiru equalised early in
  
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  09-06-2024 21:47 via completesports.com
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• U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos Thrash Liberia In Monrovia

  09-06-2024 20:41 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria's Flamingos thrashed hostsLiberia 4-1 in the first leg of their 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifier in Monrovia on Sunday.
  Shakirat Moshood opened scoring for Nigeria in the 19th minute.
  The visitors doubled their advantage through Peace Effiong 10 minutes later.
  Prolific striker Harmony Chidi netted Flamingos third goal of the game nine minutes before the break.
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• Nottingham Forest Ready To Sell Awoniyi

  09-06-2024 20:18 via completesports.com
  Nottingham Forest would listen to offers for Super Eagles forward, Taiwo Awoniyi this summer.
  Awoniyi has established himself as one of leading marksman in the English Premier League.
  The 26-year-old was Nottingham Forest's top scorer in his first maiden campaign at the club.
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  The striker also started last season on an impressive note before he was hampered by a groin injury.
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• Rashford Will Bounce Back From Euro 2024 Snub –Jones

  09-06-2024 19:10 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester United defender Phil Jones says he's optimistic Marcus Rashford will bounce back from his Euros 2024 snub by Gareth Southgate.
  Jones in a chat with Ladbrokes admitted he was surprised England chose not to include the United striker in their squad.
  "Listen, the type of players that England have got to pick from these days... it's an absolutely incredible pool of talent, and so you're always going to be left with a couple of big players missing out. Obviously Marcus Rashford is t
  
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• Euro 2024: Italy Can Surprise Everyone –Sacchi

  09-06-2024 18:48 via completesports.com
  Legendary former Milan coach Arrigo Sacchi has suggested that Italy can surprise everyone heading into the EUROs.
  Italy will play their final preparation match before this summer’s tournament against Bosnia on Sunday evening.
  Italy will then play their first game of EURO 2024 against Albania on Saturday evening at Borussia Dortmund’s Signal Iduna Park.
  Sacchi believes that Italy could be dark horses for the tournament as long as the players buy into Spaletti’s philosophy.The 1
  
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• Arteta Must Sign Watkins –Walcott

  09-06-2024 18:46 via completesports.com
  
  Former Arsenal star, Theo Walcott has called on Mikel Arteta to sign Ollie Watkins this summer.
  Walcott also feels the player in question should have Premier League experience.
  He told The Sun that Watkins has established himself in the Premier League.
   
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  "Arsenal did great, they competed throughout the whole season and learnt a lot from previous mistakes.
  "I think what Mikel Arteta has done an
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Can’t Afford To Lose Against Benin Republic — Finidi

  09-06-2024 18:36 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George has said his side can't afford to lose against Benin Republic, reports Complete sports.com.
  The three-time African champions will face Gernot Rohr's side in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday three fixture at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan on Monday.
  The Super Eagles are still searching for their first win in the qualifiers after drawing their opening three games.
  The West Africans occupy fifth position on the Group C table with three p
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Land In Abidjan For Benin Clash

  09-06-2024 17:39 via completesports.com
  
  The Super Eagles have arrived Abidjan ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture against the Squirrels of Benin.
  The players and their officials, according to media officer, Promise Efoghe arrivedAbidjan on Sunday afternoon.
  They are howeverexpected to observe their final training session ahead of the game later this evening.
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• Paris 2024: National Trials Will Serve As Selection For Nigerian Athletes –AFN Technical Director 

  09-06-2024 17:13 via completesports.com
  
  The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has disclosed that the national trials will serve as selection for the nation's athletes ahead of the Paris Olympic Games.
  AFN Technical Director Samuel Onikeku stated this in a chat with AFN media during the just concluded Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Region 2 championship.
   
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  Onikeku stated that after the two competitions in Benin City, Edo State, and Douala in Cameroun, Team Nige
  
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• Terry Is My Role Model –Adarabioyo

  09-06-2024 16:25 via completesports.com
  Chelsea signing Tosin Adarabioyo has revealed that former Blues defender, John Terry is his role model.
  Recall that Adarabioyo signed a four-year contract with Chelsea after completing his medical with the west London club earlier this week.In a chat with chelseafc.com, he said that he has been learning from Terry’s leadership and aggressive style of play.
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  "I take aspects of their games into my own. Like John Te
  
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• Bayelsa Queens Confirm Death Of Head Coach Okara

  09-06-2024 16:24 via completesports.com
  Nigeria Women's Football League (NWFL) Bayelsa Queens have announced the death of their head coach Domo Okara.
  Bayelsa Queens confirmed Okara's death in a statement on their X handle on Saturday.
  The cause of Okara's death is not yet known.
  "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our cherished Technical Adviser, Coach Domo Okara. His impact on Bayelsa Queens is unforgettable.
  "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Thank you, Coach. You’ll be deeply missed."
  Okara led Ba
  
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• Lower Your Asking Price For Osimhen –Arsenal Tell Napoli

  09-06-2024 16:07 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal have urged Napoli president, Aurelio De Laurentiis to lower his asking price for Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen.
  Recall that the Nigerian international has been on the Gunners' radar since the January transfer window after his release clause was announced.
   
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  However, both parties are yet to come to an agreement, as the London club is requesting a lower price in a bid to sign Osimhen.
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