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• Wrexham Boss Keen To Keep Nigerian-Born Goalkeeper

  10-05-2024 14:14 via completesports.com
  
  Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has reiterated the club's desire to keep goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo.
  The Arsenal shot stopper spent last season on loan at Wrexham.
  The 22-year-old played a crucial role in the club's promotion to League One.
  Okonkwo featured in 40 games across all competitions.
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  The goalie's contract with Arsenal will expire at the end of next month.
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• New Winners To Emerge At 10th Okpekpe 10km Road Race Saturday

  24-05-2024 17:51 via completesports.com
  
  New Winners are expected to emerge in the international elite race when the 10th edition of the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race holds on Saturday in Okpekpe, Edo state, South- South Nigeria following the absence of defending champions, Daniel Simiu Ebenyo of Kenya and Kazakhstan's Caoline Chepkoech Kipkiriu.
  Ebenyo set a new 28:28 course record in his debut in the race last year but will not be available this time around because of the Kenyan's trials for the 10,000m event same day in far
  
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• Leeds United Interested In Jordan Torunarigha

  24-05-2024 17:25 via completesports.com
  Leeds United have Nigeria centre-back Jordan Torunarigha on their radar ahead of the summer transfer window.
  The 26-year-old has caught the eye with his impressive displays for Belgian Pro League club KAA Gent this season.
  Torunarigha, has one-year left on his contract with the Buffalos.
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  According to German broadcaster,Sky Deutschland, Genk are likely to sell the defender if they receive a suitable offer.
  Torunarigha is expecte
  
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• I Almost Signed Lookman For Leicester City — Rodgers

  24-05-2024 15:45 via completesports.com
  
  Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has revealed that he almost signed Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman for Leicester City.
  Recall that the Nigerian international netted a hat-trick in Atalanta's 3-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League Final on Wednesday.
  In a chat with talkSPORT, Celtic boss Rodgers said that Lookman's extra training has propelled him to the top.
  “What a professional he is, how he looks after himself, the extra work he does in training.
   
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• Barca Sack Xavi After Trophyless Season

  24-05-2024 15:10 via completesports.com
  With just one game left until the end of the La Liga season, Barca have sacked Hernandez Xavi as manager.
  The decision ended months of arguments between Barca and Xavi, who made 767 appearances as a midfielder for the Spanish giants and helped them win 25 major trophies.
  Recall that after discussions in April at Joan Laportas home, Xavi reversed his decision to leave Camp Nou and agreed to stay on with a series of unspecified conditions set by the club.
   
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• AC Milan Part Ways With Pioli

  24-05-2024 14:41 via completesports.com
  AC Milan have parted ways with Stefano Pioli despite their impressive campaign in the Serie A.
  AC Milan in a statement on Thursday, stated that Pioli “will be departing after the end of the current season, after having been in charge of the First Team since October 2019”.
   
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  They will finish second this season but way behind city rivals Inter, who to rub salt into the wounds clinched the titl
  
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• AC Milan Part Ways With Piioli

  24-05-2024 14:41 via completesports.com
  AC Milan have parted ways with Stefano Pioli despite their impressive campaign in the Serie A.
  AC Milan in a statement on Thursday, stated that Pioli “will be departing after the end of the current season, after having been in charge of the First Team since October 2019”.
   
  Read Also: WAFU U-17: New Kick-off Time For Golden Eaglets Vs Cote d’Ivoire
   
  They will finish second this season but way behind city rivals Inter, who to rub salt into the wounds clinched the titl
  
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• WAFU U-17: New Kick-off Time For Golden Eaglets Vs Cote d’Ivoire

  24-05-2024 13:50 via completesports.com
  The WAFU B U-17 Championship semi-final tie between Golden Eaglets of Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire will now kick-off at 9pm Nigeria time.
  The encounter was initially scheduled to start at 7pm Nigeria time.
  The game is slated for the University of Ghana, Accra on Saturday.
  The first semi-final between hosts Ghana and Burkina Faso will now start at 6pm Nigeria time.
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  The Golden Eaglets booked their place in the s
  
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• WAFU U-17: Manu Garba Lauds Golden Eaglets For Impressive Display Against Togo

  24-05-2024 13:17 via completesports.com
  Golden Eaglets head coach, Manu Garba has showered encomium on his players following the team's impressive victory against Togo at the WAFU B U-17 Championship in Ghana.
  The holders thrashed the Togolese3-0 in their final group game at the University Stadium on Thursday.
  The Eaglets finished top of Group B with seven points from three games and will face Cote d'Ivoire in the semi-final on Saturday.
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• Boniface Puts Europa Loss vs Atalanta Behind, Sets Sights On German Cup Final

  24-05-2024 12:11 via completesports.com
  Victor Boniface has put behind him the disappointment of losing the Europa League final and sets his sights on this weekend's German Cup final.
  A hat-trick from Ademola Lookman secured Atalanta a 3-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen in Dublin on Wednesday.
  It was Atalanta's first-ever European title and also their first major trophy since 1963.
  Boniface and his Nigerian teammate Nathan Tella came on in the second half but could not do anything to salvage the game for the new Bundesliga champions.
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• Lookman’s Youth Coach Reveals Emotional Message Before Europa League Final Heroics

  24-05-2024 11:43 via completesports.com
  Ademola Lookman's youth coach, Felix Emanus has revealed he sent an emotional message to the winger before his Europa League final heroics.
  Lookman scored a hat-trick as Atalanta defeated Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 to win the competition in Dublin on Wednesday night.
  The Nigeria international has been in fine form since linking up with Atalanta from Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig two years ago.
  The 26-year-old has now scored 30 goals in 76 matches for La Dea.
  "I sent him a text this morning, I sent mos
  
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• Betting Sites Not On Gamstop: Top Bookies, SportsBooks And Bookmakers Not On Gamstop

  24-05-2024 10:57 via completesports.com
  
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• Finidi Not Willing To Pick New Super Eagles Captain

  24-05-2024 10:17 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles head coach Finidi George claimed he won't be involved in the process of picking a new captain for the team.
  Current captain of the team Ahmed Musa is presently inactive and is expected to be omitted for the squad to face South Africa and Benin Republic in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
  PAOK Salonica of Greece defender William Troost-Ekong has been the Super Eagles stand-in captain in Musa's absence.
  Finidi said it is the responsibility of his players to choose, who wi
  
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• Ighalo Bags 16th Goal Of The Season In Al Wehda’s Away Draw

  24-05-2024 08:33 via completesports.com
  
  Odion Ighalo was on target for Al Wehda in their 1-1 draw away to Al Akhdoud in their penultimate game in the Saudi Arabia league on Thursday night.
  It was Ighalo's 15th goal in the league and 16th in all competitions for Al Wehda this season.
  Ighalo opened the scoring for his side in the 12th minute before Alex Collado equalised for the home team on 30 minutes.
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  The former Super Eagles striker has scored three goals in his last three games.
  
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• Rodgers Delighted For Atalanta Hero Lookman

  24-05-2024 08:15 via completesports.com
  
  Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is happy to see Ademola Lookman shine for Atalanta in the final of the Europa League.
  The Nigeria international netted a stunning hat-trick against Bayer Leverkusen in Dublin on Wednesday night.
  Lookman and Rodgers worked together during theirstint at Leicester City.
  The winger spent the 2021/22 season on loan at Leicester Cityscoring eight goals in 42 appearances.
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• Man United Set To Intensify Efforts To Sign Adarabioyo

  24-05-2024 08:11 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United have intensify move to sign Fulham defender, Tosin Adarabioyo this summer.
  Recall that Adarabioyo has become a toast of many clubs in the Premier League such as Newcastle and Chelsea after his impressive season with Fulham.
   
  Read Also: FA Cup Final: Man United Will Be At Their Best Against Man City –Ten Hag
  Adarabioyo is understood to be one of the many players Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS are looking at to bolster United’s defensive department, a need that ins
  
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• FA Cup Final: Man United Will Be At Their Best Against Man City –Ten Hag

  24-05-2024 07:44 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has assured fans that the Red Devils will be at their best against Man City in the final of the FA Cup on Saturday.
  In a chat with the club's official website, the Dutch tactician stated that winning the trophy won't salvage their season.
  "No, but it's FA Cup final is a big event and we are there, even in the season is not in our way we are there. We have an opportunity and it's never been easy but we have to go for it and we will go for it.
   
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• 2026 WCQ: With Our Players Giving 100% Beating South Africa Wouldn’t Be A Problem –Finidi

  24-05-2024 00:43 via completesports.com
  
  Finidi George has said if players of the Super Eagles can give 100 per cent they wouldn't have a problem beating South Africa.
  Finidi's first official game for the Eagles will be against South Africa's Bafana Bafana in Uyo.
  The Eagles hope to get their campaign back on track following disappointing draws against Lesotho and Zimbabwe.
  Speaking on Thursday during his media parley in Lagos, Finidi stated that with the form Eagles players are in, victory is certain.
  "We know it’s a difficult
  
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• Onuachu’s Superb Solo Goal Not Enough As Trabzonspor Lose To Besiktas In Turkish Cup Final

  23-05-2024 23:03 via completesports.com
  Paul Onuachu scored a brilliant solo goal, but it was not enough as Trabzonspor fell to a 3-2 defeat to Besiktas in the Turkish Cup final.
  It was Onuachu's second goal in four appearances in the Cup competition.
  Also, the goal took his tally to 17 goals in 25 games in all competitions for Trabzonspor this season.
  Onuachu opened the scoring in the 13th minute as he received a pass close to the touch line on the left, he dummied his marker by allowing the ball roll under him.
  He then went on a so
  
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• Premier League Star Charged By FA For Alleged Breaching Of Betting Rules

  23-05-2024 22:33 via completesports.com
  
  West Ham Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been charged by the English Football Association with spot-fixing offences in four Premier League matches.
  Paqueta denied any wrongdoing but the FA has charged him in relation to his conduct in matches against Leicester in November 2022, Aston Villa in March 2023, Leeds in May 2023 and Bournemouth last August.Lucas Paqueta"It's alleged that he directly sought to influence the progress, conduct, or any other aspect of, or occurrence in these matche
  
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• Lookman Credits Atalanta Boss Gasperini For Impressive Form

  23-05-2024 22:17 via completesports.com
  
  Ademola Lookman has praised Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini for his role in his development.
  Lookman hasseen a remarkable improvement in his game since linking up with La Dea two years ago.
  The Nigeria international was the club's top scorer last season.
  The 26-year-old has further underlined his importance to the club in this season.
  Lookman has so farscored 15 goals and provided eight assists in 43 matches across all competitions for La Dea this season.
  The winger caught the eye with a
  
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• WAFU B U-17: Most Ghanaians Happy To Avoid Golden Eaglets In Semi-finals –Media Officer

  23-05-2024 21:48 via completesports.com
  Golden Eaglets media officer Francis Achi has said most Ghanaians are happy that their country's U-17 team Black Starlets will not face Nigerian team in the semi-finals of the WAFU B tournament.
  The Eaglets booked their place in the semi-finals after a convincing 3-0 win against Togo in their final Group B encounter.
  The match, which should have been played on Wednesday evening, was postponed to Thursday morning after the venue became water-logged following a heavy downpour.
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• Guler Gradually Becoming A Great Player At Real Madrid –Turan

  23-05-2024 21:00 via completesports.com
  Former Atletico Madrid winger Arda Turan has revealed that he's delighted with the eye-catching performance of Arda Guler in his first season with Real Madrid.
  Recall that Guler is ending his first season with Madrid with a flourish, which already has football-mad Turkey celebrating their young star.
   
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  Turan in a chat with AS, stated that Guler is becoming a great player before their eyes.
  "He is becoming a great player b
  
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• Mikel Tips Borussia Dortmund To Win Champions League Final

  23-05-2024 20:33 via completesports.com
  Former Super Eagles midfielder, Mikel Obi believes Borussia Dortmund will overcome Real Madrid in the final of the UEFA Champions League.
  Recall that both teams will clash on Saturday June 1 at the Wembley for the prestigious trophy.
   
  Read Also: Nigerian Stars, Sadjo And Mwavwang Ready To Defend Okpekpe Race Titles
  However, the former Chelsea star, who is also a Champions League winner, told TribalFootball, that Borussia Dortmund deserve to win the trophy more than Real Madrid.
  He also too
  
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• Nigerian Stars, Sadjo And Mwavwang Ready To Defend Okpekpe Race Titles

  23-05-2024 20:07 via completesports.com
  The duo of Ismael Sadjo and Patience Mwavwang will be seeking to successfully defend the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race titles they won last year.
  Sadjo ran 31:53 to win the event last year but will need to be at his very best and prepare to break 31 minutes for the first time in his career to ward off the challenge that will be posed by Francis James who ran 30:47 to win the 10km race at the Lagos Access Bank Marathon in Lagos in February.
  Gang James Boyi (30:51) who also ran inside 31 m
  
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• Is Stake.com Legal In India?

  23-05-2024 20:03 via completesports.com
  
  Stake is an online sports betting site which also offers casino gaming. To understand the legality of this betting site in India you would need to understand the central and state-level gambling laws. In the article below, we have provided detailed information on Indian gambling laws which will help you understand if this site is legal or not. 
  Here, you will also find a detailed review of Stake India and a signup guide. We have included a rich FAQ section that will answer all your questio
  
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• WAFU B U-17: Another Golden Eaglets Player Ochigbo Wins MOTM Award

  23-05-2024 19:56 via completesports.com
  Golden Eaglets' Edward Ochigbo was named Man of the Match in the 3-0 win against Togo in their final Group B game at the ongoing WAFU B U-17 tournament in Ghana on Thursday.
  Despite not being among the scorers, Ochigbo was impressive as he helped the Eaglets' record their second win of the tournament.
  The team's captain Simon Cletus won the Man of the Match awards against Burkina Faso and Niger Republic.
  In Thursday's game, the Eaglets took the lead in the 11th minute through Abdulmuiz Adeleke.
  
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• Barcelona Chief Deco Impressed With Lookman’s Performance Against Bayer Leverkusen

  23-05-2024 18:49 via completesports.com
  Barcelona directors Deco and Bojan Krkic were impressed with Ademola Lookman's performance in the Europa League final.
  The duo were in attendance at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin on Wednesday night.
  According to Spanish online news hub, Sport, the Spanish giants could move for the Atalanta star this summer.
  Lookmanscored all three goals as LaDea claimed an emphatic victory against Bayer Leverkusen.
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  The 26-year-old has now netted
  
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• 10 Nigerian Footballers Who Could Join New Clubs This Summer

  23-05-2024 18:33 via completesports.com
  
  With the 2023/24 football season gradually winding down across the global football leagues, Completesports.com's ADEBOYE AMOSU highlights ten Nigerian footballers who could be on the move to new clubs in the 2024 summer transfer window...
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  VICTOR OSIMHEN (NAPOLI)
  The powerful forward is expected to leave Napoli this summer. The 25-year-old has a release clause of €130m in the contract he signed last December. Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, and Paris Saint-Germain are a
  
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• Nadal Faces Tough Hurdle In French Open First Round

  23-05-2024 17:45 via completesports.com
  Rafael Nadal will kickoff his French Open campaign against a tough opposition in Alexander Zverev in the first round match.
  Spain's Nadal, who has won the men's title on a record 14 occasions, plans to retire later this year.
   
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  Nadal, 37, missed last year’s French Open with a left hip flexor injury and underwent surgery last June. In announcing his withdrawal before last year’s French Open, Nadal said that he will l
  
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