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• Bassey: We’re Looking Forward To Fulham’s Future Under Silva

  05-05-2024 08:41 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey says the players are looking forward to the future under manager Marco Silva.
  The Nigerian international made this known on the backdrop of Fulham's goalless draw with Brentford on Saturday, where he stated that the players are backing Silva to remain with the club for long.
   
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  He also lamented that injuries disrupted the team's progress in the Premier League this ongo
  
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• Bafana Bafana Stars Williams, Mokoena, Kekana Up For PSL Awards

  25-05-2024 09:52 via completesports.com
  Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns stars Ronwen Williams, Grant Kekana and Teboho Mokoena have been nominated for the South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) awards.
  AFCON 2023 best goalkeeper Williams, was nominated in three categories while Kekana and Mokoena were each shortlisted in one category.
  Williams was shortlisted in Goalkeeper of the Season, Players' Player of the Season and Player of the Season categories.
  Kekana was shortlisted for Defender of the Season while Mokoena will slug
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Remo Stars Celebrate Ismail’s Maiden Super Eagles Invitation

  25-05-2024 09:33 via completesports.com
  
  Remo Stars have celebrated their defender Sodiq Ismail's maiden invitation to the Super Eagles.
  Ismail was among the 23 players listed by Super Eagles head coach Finidi George for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic.
  The right-back has enjoyed a stellar campaign for Remo Stars with 10 assists to his name.
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  The player alsorecorded seven assists in the Nigeria Premier F
  
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• Osimhen May Join Arsenal –De Maggio

  25-05-2024 08:46 via completesports.com
  Renowned Italian Valter De Maggio, has disclosed that Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen is keen to join Premier League side, Arsenal this summer.
  Recall that the Nigerian international has become the toast of many top clubs in Europe such as Chelsea, PSG and Man United.
   
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  However, in a chat with Le10Sport, De Maggio stated that Osimhen may also join Saudi League if the right offer fails to come from England.
  “Osimhen wants
  
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• Eguavoen, Lawal, Storm Enugu For NNL Super Eight

  25-05-2024 08:05 via completesports.com
  Technical Director of the NFF, Augustine Eguavoen has revealed that the Technical Department of the Football body will be fully represented at the NNL Super 8 playoff holding in Enugu early next month.
  Eguavoen who declared his readiness to be in the Coal City Enugu to watch the games described the NNL as a very important domestic league in Nigeria due to the abundance of young players who ply their trade in it.Eguavoen said “NNL is very important , it is a Nigeria Football Federation cri
  
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• A Manager, Not A Coach, For The Super Eagles! –Odegbami

  25-05-2024 06:00 via completesports.com
  What the Super Eagles need is a manager and not a coach.
  In the national team, there is  less coaching and more player management; less technical training and more tactical planning – a very thin but delicate difference.
  Coaching is about teaching players the rudiments of how and what to play through repeated practise. Management is telling them what strategies to play at short notice, and hoping they do so!
  Coaching requires a lot of time and rehearsals to master a winning strategy.
  
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• Lookman Beats Boniface, Kudus To Europa League Goal Of The Season Award

  24-05-2024 23:36 via completesports.com
  Ademola Lookman has won the 2023/24 Europa League Goal of the Season award.
  Lookman beat off competition from the likes of Victor Boniface, Mohammed Kudus, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Rafael Leao to land the award.
  UEFA's Technical Observer Panel picked Lookman's second goal against Bayer Leverkusen in Atalanta's 3-0 win against Leverkusen in Wednesday's final.After receiving a pass from a teammate, Lookman nutmegged Granite Xhaka before curling the ball into the far left corner.
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• Lookman Makes Europa League Team Of The Season

  24-05-2024 22:56 via completesports.com
  Atalanta's Nigerian star forward Ademola Lookman has been included in the 2023/24 Europa League Team of the Season.
  UEFA announced the Team of the Season on their Europa League website on Friday.
  The Europa League best 11 was selected by UEFA's Technical Observer panel.
  Lookman bagged a historic hat-trick to help Atalanta defeat Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final on Wednesday.
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• Haaland Is A Goal Machine –Grealish

  24-05-2024 22:34 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish has described teammate Erling Haaland as a goal machine for the Citizens.
  He made this known on the backdrop of his impressive 27 goals scored in the just concluded Premier League season.
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  "He is simply incredible, a 'killer'. This season he has scored 27 goals in the Premier League and there was a bit of a l
  
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• Nigerian Striker Close To Joining Chelsea

  24-05-2024 22:20 via completesports.com
  
  Young Nigerian striker Ibrahim Umar is on the verge of joining Chelsea after very positive trial with the Academy.
  This was revealed by Italian journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on his X handle on Friday.
  According to Romano, Chelsea are closing in on deal with Ojodu City Academy in Nigeria to decide whether they want to loan Umar to Strasbourg or sign him for Chelsea.
  The Blues brought in the 18-year-old striker for a two-week trial period.
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• Allegri To Battle Juventus In Court Over Unfair Dismissal

  24-05-2024 21:46 via completesports.com
  
  Max Allegri is reportedly starting the process to fight his former employer Juventus in court over unfair dismissal, as he tried to keep the remaining €9m of his salary.
  Allegri was sacked two days after winning the Coppa Italia, officially because his behaviour during and following that match was “incompatible with the values” of the club.
  Considering Juve had been ready to part company with Allegri regardless this summer, it was seen as them pouncing on the opportunity to fir
  
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• Betway Deposit Guide – How to Deposit and Withdraw in 2024

  24-05-2024 21:44 via completesports.com
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Finidi Unveils Super Eagles Squad For South Africa, Benin Games

  24-05-2024 20:14 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Head Coach, Finidi George, has picked rave-of-the-moment Ademola Lookman, African Player of the Year Victor Osimhen and safe hands Stanley Nwabali among a crop of 23 players who will do battle with South Africa’s Bafana Bafana and the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.
  George also selected goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, England-based defenders Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi, midfielders Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi and Alhassan Yusuf, and f
  
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• Fernandes: I’ll Only Remain At Old Trafford If My Expectations Match Man United

  24-05-2024 19:23 via completesports.com
  Man United midfielder, Bruno Fernandes has disclosed that he will only remain with the Red Devils if his expectations matches with the club.
  Recall that there are rumours that the Portuguese international is planning yo leave the club after a trophyless season.
  However, the club captain in a chat with Tribune, admitted that he hopes they can match his own "ambitions".
   
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• Osho To Sign New Contract At Luton Town

  24-05-2024 19:18 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria defender Gabriel Osho is in talks with Luton Town over a new contract.
  The Hatters announced the list of their retained and released players on Friday.
  They revealed they are in talks with the versatile centre-back over a new contract which will see him extend his stay at the club.
  Osho has been a key figure at the Kenilworth Road since his arrival from Reading in 2020.
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  The former Yeovil Town has scored fou
  
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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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• Barcelona Set To Appoint Ex-Bayern Coach Hansi Flick

  24-05-2024 17:07 via completesports.com
  Just hours after announcing the departure of Xavi Hernández at the end of the season, Barcelona have already taken the decisive steps to secure a deal with former Bayern Munich and Germany manager Hansi Flick.
  Flick will become the Barcelona's next first team head coach, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
  The Italian journalist reports that Flick will sign a full two-year deal instead of the one-year agreement with an option for a second season that was initially reported.
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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”.
   
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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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• 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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• 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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  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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