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• Monaco Line Up Bid For Arokodare

  07-01-2025 15:21 via completesports.com
  
  AS Monaco have emerged the front runner for the signature for KRC Genk striker Tolu Arokodare. According to French news outlet, Footmercato, Monaco have already established contact with Arokodare’s representatives. The Ligue 1 club are however yet to approach Genk for the Nigerian. Read Also:Aubameyang: I Was Not In Good Terms With Arteta Before Joining [...]
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• NPFL: Ideye Fires Enyimba To Victory Over Nasarawa United

  08-01-2025 19:19 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles forward Brown Ideye scored the winning goal as Enyimba defeated Nasarawa United 2-1 in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) encounter on Wednesday. The People’s Elephant put an end to their run of seven league games without a win. Joseph Atule gave Enyimba the lead in first half added time. The visitors [...]
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• I Want To Be An Important Player For Valencia — Sadiq

  08-01-2025 16:39 via completesports.com
  Umar Sadiq has expressed his desire to make his stay at LaLiga club, Valencia a success, reports Completesports.com. The Nigeria international is spending the remainder of the season with Carlos Corberán’s side. Sadiq made his debut for Los Ches in the Copa del Rey victory over Eldense on Tuesday night. “I needed a game like [...]
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• Simon Welcomes New Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle

  08-01-2025 16:35 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has extended a warm welcome to the newly appointed coach of the senior national team, Eric Chelle. Chelle replaces Augustine Eguavoen, who had served as caretaker coach, steering Nigeria to qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a game to spare. Simon, via his official X handle, [...]
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• Redknapp: West Ham Will Regret Sacking Lopetegui

  08-01-2025 16:14 via completesports.com
  
  Former West Ham boss Harry Redknapp has faulted the club’sdecision to sack Julen Lopetegui as manager. Recall that Redknapp played and managed the Irons, but has been left unimpressed by the treatment of Lopetegui by the board. In a chat with BBC Radio, Redknapp stated that it will be difficult to get amanager like the [...]
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• Carabao Cup: Liverpool Ready For Tottenham Challenge –Tsimikas

  08-01-2025 15:56 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool defender Kostas Tsimikas has disclosed that the team is battle ready to face Tottenham in tonight’s Carabao Cup first leg. In a chat with the club’s website, Tsimikas stated that the Reds is determined to compete and win every trophy. “Before it (Wembley) comes we have to win against a big opponent,” Tsimikas said. [...]
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• Osaka Splits From Boyfriend, Cordae

  08-01-2025 15:43 via completesports.com
  Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has confirmed that she has separated from US rapper Cordae. Recall that Osaka and Cordae have been in a relationship since 2019 and share a young daughter, Shai. The four-time Grand Slam champion confirmed their split via her official Instagram page.   Read Also: Super Eagles Must Back Eric Chelle [...]
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• NPFL: Ilechukwu Extends Rangers Players’ Holiday, Resumption Date Shifted To January 10

  08-01-2025 15:37 via completesports.com
  
  Rangers International players have been granted an extended Christmas and New Year holiday following a decision by Technical Adviser Fidelis Ilechukwu to shift their resumption date, Completesports.com reports. The players were initially scheduled to return to camp on Friday, 3 January 2025, to begin preparations for the second stanza of the league. However, ‘The Working [...]
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• Isak, Gordon Most Underrated Players In Premier League –Oliseh

  08-01-2025 15:30 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has described the duo of Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon as the most underrated players in the Premier League. He made this assertion on the backdrop of their impressive display against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday. Recall that both players netted the two goals as Newcastle takes [...]
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• AC Milan Submit Bid To Man United For Rashford

  08-01-2025 14:49 via completesports.com
  AC Milan have reportedly made an official bid to Manchester United for Marcus Rashford, while the player’s representatives have also travelled to hold talks with the Italian club’s officials. United fans were left surprised when Rashford revealed to journalist Henry Winter that he wanted to leave for a “new challenge”. Despite being on the verge [...]
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• Super Eagles Must Back Eric Chelle — Adepoju

  08-01-2025 13:34 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigerian international Mutiu Adepoju has urged the Super Eagles players to give their support to the newly appointed coach, Eric Chelle. Chelle is expected in Abuja on Sunday to finalize the details of his contract. The 47-year-old was named the new Super Eagles head coach by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, yesterday.   Read [...]
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• Valencia Coach Corberán Hails Sadiq After Winning Debut

  08-01-2025 12:23 via completesports.com
  Valencia manager Carlos Corberán has showered encomium on Umar Sadiq following the forward’s impressive debut for the club. Sadiq featured as a substitute in Los Ches’ 2- 0 Copa del Rey victory over Eldense at the Estadio Municipal Nuevo Pepico Amat, Elda on Tuesday night. The Nigeria international replaced Hugo Duro in the 58th minute [...]
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• Neymar Backs Ronaldo, Rates Saudi League Higher Than Ligue 1

  08-01-2025 10:19 via completesports.com
  Despite playing for Paris Saint-Germain Brazilian star Neymar has said that the Saudi League is superior to that of the French Ligue 1. Neymar’s comment comes just one month after Cristiano Ronaldo also claimed that the Ligue 1 is not superior to the Saudi league. “Saudi League is better than Ligue 1, of course. France [...]
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• New Super Eagles Coach Chelle To Hire Three Assistants

  08-01-2025 08:56 via completesports.com
  Newly-appointed Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle will come to Nigeria with three of his trusted assistants. Chelle is expected in Abuja on Sunday to finalise details of his contract. The 47-year-old was named new Super Eagles head coach by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday night. The Malian was previously in charge of [...]
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• Eric Chelle Is A Baby Coach — Gara Gombe

  08-01-2025 08:06 via completesports.com
  Former chairman of Gombe FA, Gara Gombe, has tagged the newly appointed Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, as a ‘baby’ coach. Chelle was named Super Eagles coach after the decision was endorsed by the NFF Executive Committee following a recommendation by its Technical and Development Sub-Committee. The 47-year-old is a former international player with five [...]
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• Green: Chelle Needs Right Environment To Succeed As Eagles Coach

  08-01-2025 07:56 via completesports.com
  
  Former sub-committee member of the Nigeria Football Federation, Barrister Christopher Green, has called on the NFF to provide a suitable environment for new Super Eagles coach Eric Sékou Chelle to succeed. Chelle’s appointment takes immediate effect, with his primary task being to secure Nigeria’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The next round of [...]
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• CHAN 2024: Eric Chelle To Take Charge Of Home Eagles

  08-01-2025 07:21 via completesports.com
  
  Newly appointed Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle will manage the team at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), Completesports.com reports. Chelle was named Super Eagles head coach on Tuesday. “We have come out with the policy that whoever we employ as the Super Eagles coach will also be the one to manage the affairs [...]
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• Isak Best Striker In Europe –Newcastle Forward, Gordon

  08-01-2025 06:24 via completesports.com
  
  Anthony Gordon believes Alexander Isak is the best striker in Europe after scoring in Newcastle United’s 2-0 Carabao Cup semi-final, first-leg victory over Arsenal. Isak has scored 14 goals in his last 15 Newcastle games across all competitions to move Eddie Howe’s side a huge step closer to reaching the final for a second time [...]
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• CHAN 2024: CAF Increases Prize Money By 75%

  08-01-2025 06:06 via completesports.com
  
  The prize money of the winner of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) has been increased by 75%. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced that the winner of the 2024 edition of the competition will go home with $3.5m. CAF also announced that the total prize money for the competition has been increased to [...]
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• Deschamps To Step Down As France Coach After 2026 FIFA World Cup

  08-01-2025 05:58 via completesports.com
  Didier Deschamps, will not seek to renew his contract which expires in 2026, the French Football Federation (FFF) told Reuters on Tuesday. Deschamps’ deal runs until after the next World Cup, for which Les Bleus have yet to qualify. The 56-year-old, France’s longest serving national team coach, took over from fellow 1998 World Cup winner [...]
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• How We Plan To Help Super Falcons Reclaim WAFCON Title -Gusau

  08-01-2025 00:31 via completesports.com
  Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Ibrahim Gusau, has explained steps the football house is taking to help the Super Falcons become African champions again. The Falcons have the chance to reclaim the title when the tournament kicks off in Morocco on 5-26 July. Drawn in Group B, the Falcons will face Tunisia, Algeria and Botswana. [...]
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• Copa del Rey: Sadiq Makes Winning Debut For Valencia

  08-01-2025 00:17 via completesports.com
  
  Umar Sadiq made his debut for Valencia as they defeated lower division club Eldense 2-0 in the Copa del Rey round of 32 on Tuesday night. Sadiq, who joined Valencia on loan from Real Sociedad, came on in the 58th minute. First half goals from Sergi Canos and Diego Lopez secured Valencia’s progress into the [...]
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• Newcastle Stun Arsenal In Carabao Cup Semi-final First Leg

  07-01-2025 23:33 via completesports.com
  
  Newcastle United defeated Arsenal 2-0 in the Carabao Cup Semi-final first leg at the Emirates on Tuesday. Goals in each half from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon handed Newcastle the first leg advantage. It is now two wins against Arsenal this season for Newcastle, who had edged out the Gunners earlier in the season in [...]
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• Ogunmodede Reflects On Home Eagles CHAN 2024 Qualification

  07-01-2025 22:59 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles assistant coach , Daniel Ogunmodede has reflected on the team’s qualification for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Nigeria defeated eternal rivals, Ghana 3-1 on aggregate to seal a place in the competition last month. The home Eagles will be making a return to the competition after a six-year absence. Read Also:Gusau: Officiating [...]
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• Cerny Convinced Me To Join Tottenham –Kinsky

  07-01-2025 22:34 via completesports.com
  Tottenham’s new arrival Antonin Kinsky has disclosed that he was convinced by former Spurs goalkeeper, Radek Cerny to join the club. Recall that Kinsky signed for the North London club this week and may even play on Wednesday in the Carabao Cup against Liverpool. Speaking with the club’s website, Kinsky said that he’s delighted to [...]
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• Wood An Incredible Goal Scorer For Nottingham Forest –Mikel

  07-01-2025 22:25 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles midfielder Mikel Obi has described Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood as an incredible goal scorer. Wood, who has been in a good scoring form, has seen him scored 12 goals in 20 appearances in the Premier League.   Read Also: ‘We’re Happy For Him’ — Nottingham Forest Boss Celebrates Awoniyi’s Goal Vs [...]
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• Gusau: Officiating In NPFL Improving , Nigerian Referees Will Get International Recognition Soon

  07-01-2025 22:20 via completesports.com
  President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau has praised the level of officiating in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this season. Gusau in a chat with the NFF media stated that the soccer house has done a great job in improving the welfare of the referees. “When we came on board, we [...]
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• BREAKING: NFF Appoints Eric Chelle New Super Eagles Head Coach

  07-01-2025 21:14 via completesports.com
  
  The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has endorsed the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the appointment of Mr. Éric Sékou Chelle as Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior men national football team, Super Eagles. At its meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, 2nd January 2025, the NFF Technical and Development Sub-Committee [...]
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• Mikel Reveals How Chelsea Can Win Premier League Title

  07-01-2025 19:55 via completesports.com
  
  Former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi has said it is important for his former club to sign a more experienced striker. Enzo Maresca’s side started the season on a good note but have stumbled in recent outings. The Blues have failed to record a win in their last four Premier League games. Read Also: World’s [...]
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• World’s Richest Man Musk Linked With Buying Top EPL Club

  07-01-2025 18:16 via completesports.com
  
  The world’s richest man, who owns companies including Tesla, SpaceX and the social media platform X, has been linked with buying a football team in the past. And now his interest is making headlines again – thanks to his own dad. Speaking to Kait Borsay on Times Radio (via talkSPORT), Errol Musk revealed his son [...]
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