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• WAFU Cup: Manu Garba Upbeat Golden Eaglets Will Win Title Again

  14-05-2024 21:08 via completesports.com
  
  The Confederation of African Football on Tuesday declared that all 20 players presented by Nigeria for the WAFU B U17 Championship starting in Accra, Ghana on Wednesday have passed the examination in flying colours.
  The declaration of eligibility of all the 20 players is testimony that the tests conducted on the players by the Nigeria Football Federation before the team’s departure were perfect, and sets the tone for the country to have a full squad to defend the title she won last year,
  
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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.
   Read Also:Lower Your Asking Price For Osimhen –Arsenal Tell Napoli
  "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.
   
  Read Also: Euro 2024: Ronaldo Will Play Pivotal Role For Portugal –Mourinho
  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.
  Despite Arse
  
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• Euro 2024: Ronaldo Will Play Pivotal Role For Portugal –Mourinho

  09-06-2024 15:47 via completesports.com
  Fenerbahce manager, Jose Mourinho, has predicted that Portugal star, Cristiano Ronaldo will play a pivotal role for hos team at the fast approaching Euro 2024.
  The Portuguese tactician in a chat with RTP, stated that Ronaldo will score goals at the tournament.
   
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  “Cristiano is the one who knows how he feels, what his goals are, how the coach wants to use him, whether to play every minute of every gam
  
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• Arsenal Interested In £65m-rated Solanke

  09-06-2024 14:28 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal have been linked with a move for Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke for £65million this summer.
  Mikel Arteta is expected to welcome some fresh faces to his dressing room this summer to help bridge the gap on last season’s Premier League winners Manchester City.The Spaniard is hoping to bring in another versatile defender, whilst also signing a forward who can provide cover for Bukayo Saka on the right wing.
  Acquiring the services of a top-quality striker is also a priority
  
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• Oriental Derby: Enyimba Ready To Put Up A Show Against Rangers — Yemi

  09-06-2024 13:21 via completesports.com
  
  Enyimba head coach, Olanrewaju Yemi says his side have what it takes to beat Rangers in Sunday's oriental derby with Rangers.
  The Nigeria Premier Football League champions will be away to Rangers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu on Sunday (today).
  It’s a league decider and we’re going to Enugu to have fun, enjoy our game, stick to the game plan, and the focus would be on us,” Yema told the club's official website.
  “We’ve worked tirelessly to perfect our strateg
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Must Win Their Remainder Games –Akuneto

  09-06-2024 10:40 via completesports.com
  Nigeria-born English National League side Oldham Athletic's U19s Coach, Chuks Akuneto, has posited that Super Eagles must win their remainder matches in the Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers to stand a chance of earning a spot in the USA/Canada/Mexico showpiece, Completesports.com reports.
  One-all draw with Bafana Bafana of South Africa Friday in Uyo appears to have boxed the three time African Champions into a tight corner, and Akuneto, a 46-year-old UEFA A licensed coach,
  
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• Police Brief England Players Amid Fears Homes Maybe Targeted By Gangs During Euros 2024

  09-06-2024 10:04 via completesports.com
  
  England’s Euro 2024 players have received special briefings from police and security chiefs amid fears of copycat burglaries akin to the World Cup raid on Raheem Sterling’s home in 2022.
  According to the Telegraph, the Football Association arranged a presentation in which officers gave concerned players a specific checklist on how to protect themselves and their loved ones as they fly out to Germany.
  Personal security had been identified as a major priority for the players after Ste
  
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• Onyedika On Crystal Palace Radar

  09-06-2024 09:17 via completesports.com
  English Premier League side, Crystal Palace, are keen to add Super Eagles midfielder, Raphael Onyedika to their ranks, Completesports.com understands.
  Onyedika has spent the last two seasons in the Belgian top league with Club Brugge but it has emerged that English Premier League bell has began to ring quick and loud for the Ozalla Football Academy product who equally had a spell in the Danish league with FC Midtjylland.
  "Onyedika could be on his way to the English Premier League. There has bee
  
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• Van Dijk Knows How To Scare Strikers –Saliba

  09-06-2024 07:34 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal defender William Saliba has revealed that Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has a way of scaring strikers.
  The France international in a chat with TribalFootball, stated that the the Dutchman sets the standard for centre-halves.
   
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  Speaking from the France camp, he said: "Van Dijk has aura.
  "He's the boss. He commands everything. You can feel he's scaring strikers away. And I'm starting to fe
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Dele-Bashiru Thrilled With Bafana Goal , Shifts Attention To Benin Clash

  09-06-2024 06:03 via completesports.com
  
  Fisayo Dele -Bashiru can't hide his excitement after scoring on his competitive debut for Nigeria against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa, reports Completesports.com.
  The Hatayspor of Turkey midfielder was a surprise inclusion in the starting line-up against Hugo Broos' men and he marked his first start in a competitive game for the Super Eagles with a superb goal.
  Thembo Zwane gave Bafana Bafana the lead on 29 minutes.
  Dele-Bashiru then levelled scores for the Super Eagles immediately after
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Iwobi Focuses On Benin Republic Vs Super Eagles After South Africa Draw

  09-06-2024 00:44 via completesports.com
  
  Alex Iwobi has put behind the disappointing 1-1 draw against South Africa and his focused on Monday's game with Benin Republic in Côte d'Ivoire.
  For the third consecutive game the Eagles recorded a 1-1 draw in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
  In Friday's game against Bafana Bafana, the team had Fisayo Dele-Bashiru to thank as his early second half goal cancelled out Thembo Zwane's first half opener.
  Iwobi had a hand in the equaliser as his through pass found the Hatayspor st
  
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• Euro 2024: Italy Lacks The Talents To Retain European Title –Mourinho

  09-06-2024 00:21 via completesports.com
  Jose Mourinho has said Italy do not possess the squad talented enough to retain the European Championship.
  Italy would head to the Euros with the hopes of becoming the first team to defend the European title since Spain in 2012.
  But the former Roma boss has dismissed Luciano Spalletti's men's chances of retaining it.“I don’t believe it, no," Mourinho told RTP."They don’t have a very talented squad and I don’t believe they will win again.”
  When asked who are his fav
  
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• Arsenal Send Message To Napoli Over Osimhen Transfer

  09-06-2024 00:01 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal have made it clear to Napoli that they will not meet Victor Osimhen’s €130 million release clause.
  Mikel Arteta is looking to add a new striker to his squad after narrowly missing out on the Premier League title this season.
  It’s understood that RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, who scored 14 goals in the Bundesliga this season, is one of the top candidates on Arsenal’s shortlist and is available due to a €65mrelease clause.
  However, Sky Sports Italy report
  
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• Give Ten Hag More Time At Old Trafford –Van Gaal Tells Man United

  08-06-2024 23:24 via completesports.com
  Former Man United manager, Louis van Gaal has called on the Red Devils owner to give Erik Ten Hag more time to deliver more laurels at the club.
  Recall that the Dutch tactician helped Man United to win the FA Cup title recently after overcoming Man City 2-1 in the final.
  In a chat with Sky Sports, Van Gaal urged Man United not to sack Ten Hag.
   
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  “Yes of course (he should stay) but I also needed more time. I also won the
  
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• 2026 WCQ: NFF Commends Akwa Ibom Governor For Support

  08-06-2024 22:29 via completesports.com
  The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed deep appreciation to the Government and good people of Akwa Ibom State for their support, hospitality and magnanimity before, during and after Friday’s FIFA World Cup qualifying match between the Super Eagles and South Africa’s Bafana Bafana.
  President of the NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau stated that the football-governing body and the Nigeria Football fraternity remain grateful to Governor (Pastor) Umo Eno and other eminent personaliti
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Not Afraid Of Rohr’s Benin Republic — Finidi

  08-06-2024 21:09 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles head coach Finidi George claimed his side have no fear for the Squirrels of Benin Republic.
  The Squirrels are currently managed by former Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr.
  The two teams will clash in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday four encounter at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan on Monday.
  Read Also: Swiatek Defeats Paolini, Wins Third Consecutive French Open Title
  Rohr was in charge of the Super Eagles for six years before he was sacked by the Nigeria Fo
  
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• Swiatek Defeats Paolini, Wins Third Consecutive French Open Title

  08-06-2024 20:49 via completesports.com
  Poland's Iga Swiatek has won her third straight French Open title after defeating Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-1 in the final on Saturday.
  The world No 1, who is now a four-time Roland Garros champion, has five Grand Slam titles to her name.
  Swiatek is the third player after Justine Henin (2005-07) and Monica Seles (1990-92) to lift the Suzanne Lenglen Cup three years in a row since tennis turned professional in 1968.
   
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  The 12th-seede
  
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• NTF Affirms Commitment In Promoting Gender Equality

  08-06-2024 19:21 via completesports.com
  
  President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Ifedayo Akindoju, has assured that the federation will continue to promote gender equality in regards to the participation and officiating of tennis events in the country.
  He made this known while declaring the maiden International Tennis Federation’s Advantage All workshop open in Abuja.
   
  Read Also: Mbappe Will Meet Expectations At Real Madrid –Zidane
  Akindoju, who extolled the unprecedented milestones being recorded by the Off
  
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• Mbappe Will Meet Expectations At Real Madrid –Zidane

  08-06-2024 19:05 via completesports.com
  Real Madrid great Zinedine Zidane believes new signing Kylian Mbappe will surpass all expectations at Los Blancos.
  Recall that the France international joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint Germain (PSG) recently.
  However, in an interview with AS, Zizou stated that he's confident Mbappe will make history with the club.
   
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  "Mbappé is already at Real Madrid," said Zizou "he is going to make history.
  "I think he i
  
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• Join Man City Instead Of Man United –Bernardo Tells Neves

  08-06-2024 18:47 via completesports.com
  Manchester City ace Bernardo Silva has advised Portugal teammate Joao Neves to join the Citizens ahead of Man United.
  Recall that the Benfica whiz is the subject of an offer from Manchester United.
  However, Bernado has told him to join Man City.
   
  Read Also: 2026 WCQ: ‘We Still Have A Chance’ — Ndidi Upbeat Super Eagles Not Out
  "I told him to move to Manchester City.
  "It is not easy. He is a player who, due to his success last season, has many clubs after him.
  "As a Portug
  
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• Join Man City Ahead Of Man United –Bernardo Tells Neves

  08-06-2024 18:47 via completesports.com
  Manchester City ace Bernardo Silva has advised Portugal teammate Joao Neves to join the Citizens ahead of Man United.
  Recall that the Benfica whiz is the subject of an offer from Manchester United.
  However, Bernado has told him to join Man City.
   
  Read Also: 2026 WCQ: ‘We Still Have A Chance’ — Ndidi Upbeat Super Eagles Not Out
  "I told him to move to Manchester City.
  "It is not easy. He is a player who, due to his success last season, has many clubs after him.
  "As a Portug
  
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• OFFICIAL: Former Super Eagles Defender Joins English Club Bury FC

  08-06-2024 17:53 via completesports.com
  
  English Premier Division club, Bury FC have announced the signing of former Super Eagles defender, Ambrose Efe.
  Ambrose joinedthe Shakersafter leaving Scottish club Queen of the South this summer.
  Manager Dave McNabb expressed his delight following theexperienced centre-back's arrival at the club.
  “A ball playing centre half with an unbelievable pedigree and huge experience with over 50 international caps and over 400 professional appearances," McNabb told the club's official website.
  Rea
  
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• Okoye To Work Under New Coach At Udinese After Cannavaro Confirms Exit

  08-06-2024 17:50 via completesports.com
  Maduka Okoye will work under a new coach at Udinese after Fabio Cannavaro confirmed his departure despite securing the club’s safety in Serie A this season.
  Cannavaro took over in late April, overseeing two wins and three draws across his six games in charge, enough to see the club avoid slipping down to Serie B on the final day of the season.
  Despite finding success in China with Guangzhou Evergrande, Cannavaro has not managed to find his footing in the dugout in the world of Italian foo
  
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• I’m In Top Three Best Defenders In The Premier League –Arsenal Star

  08-06-2024 17:35 via completesports.com
  Arsenal defender William Saliba has said he is one of the top three best defenders in the Premier League.
  Despite the Gunners failing to land the league title, Saliba was one of the most outstanding players for Mikel Arteta's side.
  If Arsenal are to beat Manchester City to the title next campaign, Saliba will have to show the same level of consistency that he has shown over the course of the last two campaigns.
  This in his opinion has made him one of the top defenders in the league.“I thi
  
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• 2026 WCQ: ‘We Still Have A Chance’ — Ndidi Upbeat Super Eagles Not Out

  08-06-2024 17:01 via completesports.com
  Wilfred Ndidi says the Super Eagles still have a good chance of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite their stuttering start.
  The three-time African champions continued their poor start to the qualifiers after playing out a 1-1 draw with the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in Uyo on Friday.
  The West Africans remain winless in Group C after three draws from three games.
  Ndidi maintained the group is till wide open despite their position on the log.Read Also:2026 WCQ: Finidi Talks Up Dele-
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Draw With South Africa Won’t Derail Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup Dream –Ndidi

  08-06-2024 17:01 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles stand-in Captain, Wilfred Ndidi, has been pacifying Nigeria fans who are dismayed by the national team's 1-1 draw with Bafana Bafana of South Africa in Uyo, reiterating that the result, though painful, will not derail Nigeria's dream of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, Completesports.com reports.
  The Leicester City midfielder says the 1-1 draw which has potentially put Super Eagles chances of qualifying from Group C of the elimination series in jeopardy, has reawakene
  
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  08-06-2024 15:18 via completesports.com
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• Tottenham, West Ham Interested In Abraham

  08-06-2024 15:09 via completesports.com
  
  Tottenham and West Ham are seriously interested in signing Tammy Abraham this summer after Roma put the striker on the transfer list.
  Abraham impressed in his debut season with Roma after arriving from Chelsea back in the 2021-22 campaign, scoring 17 goals across 37 Serie A matches, but things have been far more difficult over the last two years.
  Abraham struggled to replicate that form in his second season with Roma and a cruciate ligament rupture suffered in June of last year kept him sidelin
  
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