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• AFCON 2025: Angola Coach Beaumelle Blasts FIFA For ‘Unfair’ Player Release Decision

  04-12-2025 14:30 via completesports.com
  Angola head coach Patrice Beaumelle has criticised Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, over its decision to shift the mandatory player-release date for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. FIFA recently moved the release date from December 8 to December 15, a change widely attributed to pressure from European clubs. The decision contradicts FIFA’s own [...]
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• The Numbers Game: Will Liverpool bring Leeds back down to earth at Elland Road?

  05-12-2025 11:02 via soccernews.com
  Liverpool have struggled on all fronts in recent weeks, with Sunderland the latest team to take points away from the Reds at home. Following their 1-1 draw with the Black Cats on Wednesday, Liverpool have failed to win three successive games at Anfield in all competitions for the first time since a run of eight […]
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• Allegri not too concerned by Milan´s Coppa Italia exit

  05-12-2025 10:53 via soccernews.com
  Massimiliano Allegri insisted that AC Milan’s early exit from the Coppa Italia was not a step backwards for his team given their promising position in Serie A. Milan, who were beaten finalists in the competition in 2024-25, were dumped out in the last 16 by Lazio, with Mattia Zaccagni’s 80th-minute header sealing a 1-0 triumph […]
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• December 5th: Friday’s European Double – 3/1 Special, Betting Tips & Predictions

  05-12-2025 10:00 via soccernews.com
  While a pulsating midweek Premier League fixture list might have drawn to a close, the action doesn’t stop there as we roll onto a Friday night that includes plenty of eye-catching affairs from across the continent. Alongside a heavyweight showdown from Lisbon as Benfica meet arch-rivals Sporting Lisbon, we also have some noteworthy battles from […]
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• ´It was hard´ – Dyche lifts the lid on Everton stint ahead of reunion

  05-12-2025 09:41 via soccernews.com
  Sean Dyche revealed the troubles he experienced during the end of his Everton tenure ahead of a return to Merseyside with Nottingham Forest this weekend. Dyche replaced Frank Lampard in January 2023 and steered the club to Premier League survival that season, before going on to work further miracles the following season. Everton finished 15th […]
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• Bitesize Prediction: Le Mans vs Amiens – 05/12/25

  05-12-2025 09:04 via soccernews.com
  Competition: Ligue 2 Market: Le Mans win Odds: 3/5 @ Pribet Looking to find a route into the play-off places on Friday night, Le Mans will welcome relegation scrappers Amiens to the Stade Marie-Marvingt. Starting with the hosts, while Le Mans might have only made their Ligue 2 return this season, Les Mucistes have embarked […]
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• Bitesize Prediction: Benfica vs Sporting Lisbon – 05/12/25

  05-12-2025 09:02 via soccernews.com
  Competition: Primeira Liga Market: Goal to be scored in both halves Odds: 19/20 @ BetUS In what is a heavyweight Primeira Liga showdown on Friday night, Benfica will welcome arch-rivals Sporting Lisbon to the Estadio da Luz. Starting with the hosts, while Benfica might be enduring a public Champions League nightmare, Jose Mourinho’s men are […]
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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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• 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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• ´It could have been three points!´ – Nuno thrilled with West Ham comeback

  05-12-2025 00:30 via soccernews.com
  Nuno Espirito Santo believes West Ham were unlucky not to leave Old Trafford with a win after coming from behind to draw 1-1 with Manchester United. Soungoutou Magassa’s 83rd-minute equaliser salvaged West Ham a point after Diogo Dalot had put the hosts in front shortly before the hour. Since Nuno’s first league game in charge […]
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• Amorim rues Man Utd´s loss of control in West Ham draw

  04-12-2025 23:58 via soccernews.com
  Ruben Amorim lamented Manchester United’s loss of control as they were held to a 1-1 draw by West Ham on Thursday. United had looked set to get back to winning ways at home after Diogo Dalot’s opener just before the hour, but Soungoutou Magassa struck the equaliser in the 83rd minute. Since the start of […]
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• Lazio 1-0 AC Milan: Zaccagni´s late header settles Coppa Italia tie

  04-12-2025 23:25 via soccernews.com
  Mattia Zaccagni proved to be the man of the moment as his late goal helped Lazio progress to the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia with a 1-0 win over AC Milan. Just five days after Milan beat Lazio by the same scoreline in Serie A, Lazio’s captain fantastic exacted revenge for Maurizio Sarri’s side in […]
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• Manchester United 1-1 West Ham: Magassa salvages late point for Nuno´s men

  04-12-2025 23:24 via soccernews.com
  Soungoutou Magassa’s first goal for West Ham salvaged a point in a 1-1 draw with Manchester United in the Premier League. Ruben Amorim’s side looked set to get back to winning ways at home after Diogo Dalot’s first league goal at Old Trafford, but they could not hold out for the win. United sparked into […]
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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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• 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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• 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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• Troost-Ekong Announces Retirement From International Football

  04-12-2025 17:34 via completesports.com
  William Troost-Ekong has announced his retirement from international football. Troost-Ekong made the announcement in a post on his X handle on Thursday. “HONOURED. GRATEFUL. FOREVER A SUPER EAGLE,” Troost-Ekong wrote. “Playing for Nigeria has been the greatest privilege of my life. The journey may end here, but my support never will. “Here’s to the next [...]
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• Abraham Better Than Osimhen — Cameroon Striker Aboubakar

  04-12-2025 17:11 via completesports.com
  Cameroon international Vincent Aboubakar says Besiktas striker Tammy Abraham is better than Victor Osimhen, reports Completesports.com. Osimhen helped Galatasaray win the domestic double last season. The Nigeria international also won the top scorer award in the Turkish Super Lig. The 26-year-old has netted nine times in 13 appearances across all competitions for the Black Sea [...]
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• Salah Will Leave Liverpool In January –Redknapp

  04-12-2025 15:37 via completesports.com
  Former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp has reiterated that Reds star Mohamed Salah will leave Anfield in January. Redknapp stated this after he was dropped on the bench for the second time in the team’s 1-1 draw against Sunderland in Wednesday’s Premier League game. Speaking with Sky Sports, the former England international stated that the Egyptian [...]
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• Copa del Rey: Real Sociedad Manager Hails Sadiq’s Performance Vs Reus FC

  04-12-2025 15:22 via completesports.com
  Real Sociedad manager Sergio Francisco has lauded Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq’s incredible performance against Reus FC in Wednesday night’s Copa del Rey. Recall that the Nigerian international netted a goal via the penalty spot as Real Sociedad defeated Reus FC 2-0. Before his goal, Sadiq had provided a brilliant assist for Mikel Goti to [...]
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• Anambra State FA Announces Dates For ELections Into Board, Local Football Council

  04-12-2025 15:13 via completesports.com
  The Executive Committee of the Anambra State Football Association has approved 17th and 18th December, 2025 as the official dates for the elections to fill the existing vacancies in the State FA Board and the Local Football Councils. This was revealed in the meeting of the board of the Executive Committee of the Anambra State [...]
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• Assessment Of The Super Eagles’ 2025 AFCON Provisional Squad List

  04-12-2025 14:54 via completesports.com
  Hello everyone! you are watching Complete Sports update, where we dive into the trending stories impacting Nigeris’s sports scene. We’ll explore various topics, including the ongoing discussions around the Super Eagles preparations for the 2025 AFCON and the tactical decisions facing coach Eric Chelle. Stay tuned for lively commentary and insights! Topics Discussed in Video; [...]
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• PSG, Bayer Leverkusen, Leeds United Battle For Nigerian Defender

  04-12-2025 13:24 via completesports.com
  Paris Saint-Germain, Bayer Leverkusen and Leeds United are battling for the signature of Nigerian defender Chibuike Nwaiwu, reports Completesports.com. Nwaiwu has caught the eye with his impressive performances for Austrian club, Wolfsberger AC this season. According to French news outlet, Top Mercato, PSG and Olympic Marseille are the two clubs interested in him in France. [...]
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• NPFL: Finidi Laments Psychological Strain After Rivers United Edge Kano Pillars

  04-12-2025 10:52 via completesports.com
  Finidi Explains Rivers United’s Sloppy First-Half Display vs Kano Pillars   Rivers United Head Coach, Finidi George, says his side’s sloppy performance in Wednesday night’s 1–0 victory over Kano Pillars in a rescheduled 2025/2026 NPFL matchday 15 fixture in Port Harcourt was due to psychological fatigue following their 1–2 CAF Champions League defeat to RS [...]
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• AFCON 2025: FIFA Announces December 15 Release Date For Players

  04-12-2025 10:08 via completesports.com
  Clubs have until December 15 to release players for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, has confirmed. FIFA pushed the release date back by a week after fruitful consultation with key stakeholders. The world soccer ruling body urged national associations and clubs to hold “good faith bilateral discussions” [...]
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