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• Kinsky To Start For Spurs Against Arsenal –Postecoglou

  15-01-2025 14:28 via completesports.com
  Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has disclosed that Antonin Kinsky will be in goal against Arsenal in tonight’s Premier League clash. Kinsky has quickly established himself at Spurs, having only arrived last week from Slavia Prague. The youngster is yet to be beaten in Cup victories against Liverpool and Tamworth.   Read Also: CHAN 2024 Draw: [...]
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• Copa del Rey: Barca Ready For Betis Clash –Flick

  15-01-2025 18:52 via completesports.com
  
  Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has discclosed that the team ready to face Real Betis in tonight’s Copa del Rey clash. After winning the Supercopa final on Sunday, Barca meet Betis in the Copa del Rey round of 16. In an interview with TribalFootball, Flick stated that the team must exhibut the same attitude against Real [...]
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• Forget About Rashford; I’m Focused On Southampton –Amorim

  15-01-2025 18:39 via completesports.com
  Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says he’s focusing on how to get the maximum points against Southampton and not thinking of Marcus Rashford. In a chat with club’s webiste, Amorim stated that the players are battle ready for the game. “I just want to win tomorrow. My focus is to win tomorrow and I will [...]
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• Fulham Must Move On From Derby Loss To West Ham — Iwobi

  15-01-2025 17:20 via completesports.com
  
  Alex Iwobi has said Fulham can’t dwell too much on the London derby defeat to West Ham United. The Whites fell to a disappointing 3-2 defeat against Graham Potter’s side at the London Stadium on Tuesday night. Iwobi bagged a brace for Marco Silva’s side in the encounter. The Nigeria international urged his teammates to [...]
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• Eric Chelle Can’t Afford Not To Qualify Eagles for 2026 World Cup — Okpala

  15-01-2025 15:07 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigerian international Sylvanus Okpala has told Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle that he must do everything possible to qualify the senior national team for the 2026 World Cup. Okpala made this known in a chat with Brila FM, where he said that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has the right to appoint any [...]
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• Sevilla Star Detained, Released After Alleged Involvement In Illegal Betting Scheme

  15-01-2025 14:47 via completesports.com
  Spanish police briefly detained and later released Sevilla defender Kike Salas on suspicion of alleged illegal betting practices. Recall that the Police have been investigating Salas after a series of yellow cards that have aroused suspicion. According to Spanish outlet El Confidencial who first reported the arrest, the 22-year-old Spaniard is under investigation for deliberately [...]
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• CHAN 2024 Draw: Home Eagles Land In Pot C

  15-01-2025 14:20 via completesports.com
  
  The home-based Super Eagles are in Pot C for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), reports Completesports.com. The draw ceremony is slated for the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi on Wednesday (today). 19 countries will battle for the ultimate prize at the competition. The Home Eagles are in Pot C alongside Democratic Republic of [...]
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• West Brom Confirm Maja’s Injury Blow

  15-01-2025 13:22 via completesports.com
  Josh Maja will spend several weeks on the sidelines after sustaining a lower leg injury, reports Completesports.com. The Nigerian is however expected to return to action for West Brom Albion before the end of the season. “Josh Maja is set to be out for several weeks after sustaining a lower leg injury,” reads a statement [...]
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• Chelsea Recall Chalobah From Crystal Palace Loan

  15-01-2025 12:56 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea have activated their option to recall defender Trevoh Chalobah from his loan at Crystal Palace, according to Daily Mail. The 25-year-old had joined the Eagles on a season long loan and has made 14 appearances for the club so far this campaign. Chalobah will not be available for Crystal Palace’s Premier League clash against [...]
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• CHAN 2024: CAF Unveils New Logo, Trophy

  15-01-2025 10:56 via completesports.com
  The Confederation of African Football,CAF, has unveiled a new logo and trophy for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The new look for the tournament brings a fresh identity and emphasises its deep-rooted connections to African football and culture. It comes with a new CHAN 2024 trophy that features a sleek, contemporary design, combining gold [...]
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• 2025 NSF: NSC Presents Official Hosting Rights Letter to Enugu

  15-01-2025 10:35 via completesports.com
  
  The National Sports Commission (NSC) has taken a significant forward step in the preparations for the 2026 National Sports Festival, after the Commission officially presented the Letter of Award for the hosting of the Games to the Enugu State Government, on Tuesday. The leader of the NSC delegation to the event at the Enugu State [...]
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• Iwobi Makes History In Fulham’s Defeat To West Ham

  15-01-2025 08:41 via completesports.com
  
  Fulham star Alex Iwobi is now the second Nigerian with the highest number of appearance in the English Premier League. Iwobi achieved the feat in Marco Silva’s side 3-2 defeat to West Ham United at the London Stadium on Tuesday. It was the 28-year-old’s 274th appearance in the English top-flight. The versatile midfielder moved ahead [...]
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• Draw Against Bournemouth Unfair Result For Us –Chelsea Boss, Maresca

  15-01-2025 08:36 via completesports.com
  Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has described his side’s 2-2 draw against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge in Tuesday’s Premier League fixture as an unfair result. Cole Palmer opened the scoring for the Blues but goals from Justin Kluivert and Antoine Semenyo put Bournemouth 2-1 ahead. However, deep into stoppage time Reece James scored from a free-kick [...]
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• Chelsea Must Learn To Utilize Their Chances –James

  15-01-2025 07:29 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea captain Reece James has blamed the Blues” inability to utilize their goal-scoring chances for the team’s 2-2 draw against Bournemouth on Tuesday..James, who has been out for so long with hamstring injuries, came on as a second-half substitute to score the equalizing goal with a free kick in the 90th minute. Reacting after the [...]
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• Why Guardiola’s Marriage Collapsed –Close Friend Reveals

  15-01-2025 07:13 via completesports.com
  
  Pep Guardiola’s marriage ended because ‘he is a total workaholic’ and it ‘took a toll’ on his relationship, a close friend of the Manchester City boss has told MailOnline. Guardiola has split from his fashion designer wife Cristina Serra after being together for three decades, it was revealed on Monday night – with no reason [...]
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• Aina Gets Very Good Rating In Forest’s 1-1 Draw Vs Liverpool

  15-01-2025 06:44 via completesports.com
  
  Ola Aina got a very good rating after helping Nottingham Forest to a 1-1 draw with league leaders Liverpool in Tuesday’s clash at the City Ground. Following his impressive performance in the game, Aina was rated seven by Sky Sport. He was one of six Nottingham Forest players who got seven for their superb display. [...]
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• ‘It Will Give Him Confidence’ — Valencia Coach Talks Up Sadiq’s Display Vs Ourense

  15-01-2025 06:35 via completesports.com
  
  Valencia manager Carlos Corberán has heaped plaudits on Umar Sadiq after the striker opened his goal account for the club. The Nigeria international was on target in Los Ches’ 2-0 Copa del Rey victory over Ourense on Tuesday night. Valencia took the lead five minutes after the break with Fran Carmona slotting the ball into [...]
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• Liverpool Drop Points Again After 1-1 Draw Against Forest

  14-01-2025 23:51 via completesports.com
  Liverpool once again dropped points in the league after playing a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Tuesday night. Ola Aina was in action for 90 minutes while Taiwo Awoniyi came on in the 90th minute against his former club. The draw means Forest are second on 41 points, six points [...]
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• Copa Del Rey: Sadiq On Target In Valencia’s Win At Ourense

  14-01-2025 23:13 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles forward Umar Sadiq was on target as Valencia recorded a 2-0 victory over Ourense CF in their Copa del Rey clash at the Estadio O Couto on Tuesday. Valencia took the lead five minutes after the break with Fran Carmona slotting the ball into his own net. Sadiq netted the hosts’ second 12 [...]
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• Serie A: Lookman Features As Atalanta Hold Juventus

  14-01-2025 23:10 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman was in action as Atalanta played out a 1-1 draw against Juventus in Tuesday’s Serie A game. The Nigerian international who was making his 19th appearance has netted nine goals and bagged five assists for Atalanta this ongoing season. The visitor took the lead through Pierre Kalulu’s brilliant goal to [...]
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• Iwobi’s Brace Not Enough As West Ham End Fulham’s Unbeaten Run

  14-01-2025 22:58 via completesports.com
  
  Alex Iwobi scored two goals which was not enough as Fulham lost 3-2 away to West Ham United in the Premier League on Tuesday. Iwobi also scored a brace the last time he was on the score sheet for Fulham which was 5 December in a 3-1 home win against Brighton. The Nigerian international has [...]
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• Nigerian House Of Reps Committee Praises Tinubu’s Increased Sports Budget

  14-01-2025 21:04 via completesports.com
  The Chairman House Committee on Sports of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Honourable Kabiru Amadu, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for increasing the 2025 budget for sports from ₦29 billion in 2024 to over ₦94 billion, Completesports.com reports. Speaking during the budget defence session of the National Sports Commission, Amadu lauded the President Tinubu’s [...]
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• Juventus Open To Vlahovic Sale Amid Interest From Arsenal

  14-01-2025 19:58 via completesports.com
  
  Juventus are reportedly ‘open’ to the possibility of selling centre-forward Dusan Vlahovic in the January transfer window amidst reported interest from Arsenal following the season-ending injury to Gabriel Jesus. Juventus have not received any offer, nor have they been formally approached by any club as things stand, but Giovanni Albanese of Gazzetta dello Sport and [...]
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• Extend Your Contract With Liverpool –Klopp Advises Salah

  14-01-2025 18:11 via completesports.com
  
  Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has advised Mohamed Salah to extend his contract with the club. Recall that Salah’s Liverpool contract expires at the end of the 2024–25 season. Speaking at a press conference for his unveiling as the Global Head of Soccer for Red Bull, the German coach is hopeful that Salah will stay [...]
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• Playing For The Super Eagles Gives Me Great Joy –Aina

  14-01-2025 17:56 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has expressed great joy in playing for the senior national team. The Nottingham Forest star, who is expected to be on the starting line up against Liverpool in tonight’s Premier League clash, stated this in an interview with NBC. He noted that he enjoyed playing in front of the Nigerian [...]
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• Djokovic: Nadal Deserves Befitting Ceremony For His Retirement

  14-01-2025 17:52 via completesports.com
  
  Tennis star Novak Djokovic has expressed his dissatisfaction with the way Rafael Nadal’s retirement ceremony was organized. Recall that in 2024, Nadal called time on his remarkable career after Spain’s surprise 2-1 quarter-final loss to the Netherlands in the first knockout round at the 2024 Davis Cup Finals in November. However, Djokovic in an interview [...]
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• CHAN 2024: Chelle, Eguavoen Land In Ikenne For Home Eagles

  14-01-2025 17:51 via completesports.com
  
  Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, Coach Augustine Eguavoen, has arrived at the Ikenne-Remo camp of the Super Eagles B alongside new Super Eagles’ Head Coach Éric Sékou Chelle and the latter’s agent, Sidibe Abraham Brehima. The trio flew aboard a ValueJet Airline CRJ 700 aircraft from Abuja to Lagos on Tuesday morning, and [...]
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• CAF Postpones CHAN 2024 To August

  14-01-2025 17:23 via completesports.com
  
  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Tuesday announced the postponement of the 2024 African Nations Championship to August 2025. Good progress has been made in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda with the construction and upgrading of stadiums, training fields, hotels, hospitals and other infrastructure and facilities for the hosting of a successful competition. However the [...]
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• Boniface Will Return To Action Soon — Alonso

  14-01-2025 16:25 via completesports.com
  
  Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface will return to action soon, according manager Xabi Alonso. Boniface has been sidelined since sustaining a thigh injury while on international duty last November. The 24-year-old was expected to return to action early this year but recently suffered a setback in his recovery process. Alonso has now revealed that the [...]
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• Arsenal Set To Seal £51m Zubimendi Summer Deal Amid Partey Exit Speculation

  14-01-2025 15:59 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal are reportedly closing in on the signing of Real Sociedad midfielder, Martin Zubimendi, with negotiations for a summer transfer to the Gunners said to be at an advanced stage, and the north London club prepared to trigger the player’s £51 million release clause. The 25-year-old Spaniard has been a long-term target for several elite [...]
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