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• Premier League: Manchester City , Everton Share Spoils At Etihad

  26-12-2024 16:36 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City continued their struggles as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton at the Etihad Stadium on Boxing Day. Pep Guardiola’s men made a good start to the game with Bernardo Silva slotting home in the 14th minute. Silva’s shot was fortuitously deflected into the far corner off Jarrad Branthwaite’s outstretched leg. [...]
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• MFM Backs Wandoo To Shine On Global Basketball Stage

  27-12-2024 13:01 via completesports.com
  
  The Mountain of Fire and Miracles (MFM) Basketball Club have expressed belief in one of their players, Hembam Wandoo to go ahead and conquer the sport at the world stage. According to Godwin Enakhena, Wandoo is one of Nigeria’s best female basketball players with the MFM director also saying that she has the world at [...]
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• Galatasaray Coach Buruk Opens Up On Osimhen January Transfer

  27-12-2024 12:10 via completesports.com
  Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has expressed his desire to keep Victor Osimhen at the club beyond the upcoming transfer window. Osimhen could leave the RAMS Park as early as January despite only joining the Turkish Super Lig champions on loan in September. There is however a break- up clause in his contract that allow him [...]
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• CHAN 2024Q: Super Eagles B Practise Penalty Kicks Ahead 2nd Leg Clash Vs Ghana

  27-12-2024 10:27 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles B players took turns practising penalty kicks to conclude their exhaustive training session on Thursday evening at the magnificent Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Completesports.com reports. Thursday evening’s training session covered all aspects of the game, including goalkeeping, defending, and, most importantly, attacking and goal scoring, under the supervision of Daniel Ogunmodede and [...]
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• Arokodare Named Genk’s MOTM In 2-2 Draw At Antwerp

  27-12-2024 09:33 via completesports.com
  Tolu Arokodare was named Genk’s Man of the Match in their 2-2 draw at Royal Antwerp, in the Belgian Jupiler on Thursday. Genk announced Arokodare as the winner on their X handle on Thursday. The Nigerian striker finished ahead of German-born Nigerian winger Noah Adedeji-Sternberg and Ibrahima Sory Bangoura. Arokodare marked his impressive performance with [...]
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• Exclusive – CHAN 2024Q: Ali Eyes Third CHAN Finals, Targets Ultimate Gold With Super Eagles B

  27-12-2024 09:32 via completesports.com
  
  Rabiu Ali has exclusively told Completesports.com of his delight at returning to the Super Eagles B team, expressing hope that Augustine Eguavoen’s squad qualifies for the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) finals, slated for Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda in February 2025. The inspirational Kano Pillars midfielder was part of the late Stephen Keshi’s Super Eagles [...]
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• CHAN 2024Q: Olopade Warns Home Eagles Against Complacency Ahead Crucial Ghana Clash

  27-12-2024 08:31 via completesports.com
  The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has urged Nigeria’s Super Eagles B, to avoid complacency as they prepare to face Ghana in a decisive qualifying match on Saturday, December 28, in Uyo. Olopade emphasized the importance of capitalizing on home advantage and urged the players to remain disciplined, determined, [...]
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• Fulham Played Better Than Chelsea –Silva

  27-12-2024 07:36 via completesports.com
  
  Fulham manager Marco Silva has expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance against Chelsea. Recall that Fulham defeated Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge in Thursday’s Premier League game. Speaking after the game, Silva stated that Fulham played better than Chelsea and deserved the win. “I really believe that we deserved the three points against a tough [...]
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• Arteta Backs Martinelli To Fill Saka’s Void

  27-12-2024 07:18 via completesports.com
  
  Mikel Arteta is backing Gabriel Martinelli to help to fill the void created by Bukayo Saka’s hamstring injury. Arteta confirmed on Monday that Saka was expected to be out for “many weeks” after tearing a hamstring during the first half of Arsenal’s win at Crystal Palace. That would rule him out of Premier League fixtures [...]
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• CHAN 2024Q: Black Galaxies Arrive Uyo Today For Home Eagles Showdown

  27-12-2024 06:48 via completesports.com
  The Black Galaxies of Ghana will arrive Uyo on Friday (today) for the second leg of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier against Nigeria. 26 players together with the technical crew will make the trip. Didi Dramani’s side will fly into Port Harcourt aboard a chartered aircraft on Friday morning. Read Also:Southampton Boss Backs [...]
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• Southampton Boss Backs Onuachu To End Goal Drought

  27-12-2024 06:20 via completesports.com
  
  New Southampton manager Ivan Juric has backed Paul Onuachu to end his goal drought after the striker impressive performance against West Ham United. The Nigeria international was handed his second start of the campaign in the 1-0 loss to the Hammers on Boxing Day. Onuachu impressed in the game despite missing several scoring chances. Juric [...]
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• Exclusive – CHAN 2024Q: Yusuf Vows ‘Christmas Gift’ Victory Over Ghana For Nigeria

  26-12-2024 23:55 via completesports.com
  
  Anas Yusuf, the Super Eagles B forward, has emphasised the significance of Saturday’s Championship of African Nations (CHAN) 2024 qualification return leg match against West African arch-rivals, Ghana, Completesports.com reports. Following an intensive two-and-a-half-hour training session at the magnificent Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Thursday, Anas exclusively told Completesports.com that after [...]
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• Liverpool Inflict Another Defeat On Leicester, Extend Lead In League Table

  26-12-2024 23:11 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool recovered from an early setback to defeat Leicester City 3-1 in Thursday’s Premier League game at Anfield. The win means Liverpool, who are on 42 points, go seven points clear of second-placed Chelsea on the log. For Leicester, they have now lost their last three games and drop into the relegation spot in 18th [...]
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• Fernandes Sent Off As Wolves End Man United Dominance

  26-12-2024 21:45 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United suffered a 2-0 defeat at Wolves in the Premier League Boxing Day fixture on Thursday. It was United’s third consecutive defeats after going down to Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth. Heading into the game United had won their last four meetings with Wolves. The last time United lost to Wolves was in 2022. Matheus [...]
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• Man City Must Focus On Leicester City –Akanji

  26-12-2024 20:16 via completesports.com
  Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji has called on his teammates to forget about Everton result and focus on beating Leicester City in their next Premier League game. He made this known after City were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton on Thursday at the Etihad Stadium. Akanji stated that the team must shift attention [...]
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• NPFL: Enyimba Hold Plateau United, Extend Winless Streak

  26-12-2024 20:06 via completesports.com
  Enyimba held Plateau United to a 0-0 draw in their rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 18 encounter in Jos. Both teams created chances to win the game but were let down by their poor finishing. Enyimba are now winless in their last eight matches in all competitions. Read Also:FirstBank Sponsors ‘Our Duke Has [...]
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• Palmer Laments Chelsea’s Defeat To Fulham

  26-12-2024 19:46 via completesports.com
  Cole Palmer has expressed his disappointment following Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat to Fulham at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League Boxing Day fixture. Palmer marked his 50th top-flight start with another wonder goal, but all that came to nothing as Fulham fought back to win their first match at Stamford Bridge since 1979. Late strikes from [...]
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• FirstBank Sponsors ‘Our Duke Has Gone Mad Again Stage Play’

  26-12-2024 19:03 via completesports.com
  FirstBank of Nigeria Limited proudly sponsored a remarkable stage play titled ‘Our Duke Has Gone Mad Again: A Biting Satire.’ This captivating performance was masterfully directed by the acclaimed Joseph Edgar, widely recognised as The Duke of Shomolu. The play received high praise for its creative ingenuity and sharp satirical brilliance, effectively delivering a meaningful [...]
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• EPL: Aina Plays 90 Minutes, Awoniyi Subbed On As Nottingham Edge Tottenham

  26-12-2024 18:54 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles defender Ola Aina played all 90 minutes as Nottingham edged Tottenham 1-0 in Thursday’s Premier League. The Nigerian international, who was making his 18th appearance, has scored two goals and bagged two yeallow cards this ongong season for Nottingham Forest. His follow teammate, Taiwo Awoniyi came on as a substitute for Chris Wood [...]
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• EPL: Iwobi, Bassey Shine As Fulham Beat Chelsea

  26-12-2024 18:37 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles duo of Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey were at their best as Fulham defeated Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge in Thursday’s Premier League game. Iwobi, who was substituted in the second half, was making his 18th appearance in the colouts of Fulham this ongoing season. On the other hand, Bassey was making his [...]
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• Onuachu’s Goal Drought Continues As Struggling Southampton Fall To West Ham

  26-12-2024 18:34 via completesports.com
  Paul Onuachu’s search for his first goal in the colours of Southampton continues as they fell to a 1-0 defeat to West Ham at St. Mary’s on Boxing Day. Jarrod Bowen’s 59th minute strike was enough to earn the Hammers all the three points. Onuachu saw action for 90 minutes while Joe Aribo was introduced [...]
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• Frankfurt Star Picks Germany Over Nigeria

  26-12-2024 18:21 via completesports.com
  Eintracht Frankfurt defender Nnamdi Collins has committed his international future to Germany over Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Collins, who has played for the U15 to U21 and U21, made this known in an interview with Sky Germany. He noted that his long-term ambition is to represent the Germany senior national team if invited by the manager. [...]
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• Arokodare’s Brace Helps Genk Secure Draw At Antwerp

  26-12-2024 16:23 via completesports.com
  Tolu Arokodare scored two goals as Genk held Royal Antwerp to a 2-2 draw in the Belgian Jupiler on Thursday. It is now 13 goals, four assists in 20 appearances in the league for Arokodare this season. Also, the 24-year-old has now scored in back-to-back games for his club. He has bettered his tally for [...]
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• CHAN 2024Q: Home-Based Eagles Must Target Early Goal Against Ghana  –Lawal

  26-12-2024 15:52 via completesports.com
  Former Nigerian international Dimeji Lawal has advised the Home-Based Eagles to target early goals against the Black Galaxies of Ghana ahead of Saturday’s CHAN 2024 qualifiers. Nigeria will be hoping for a win at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo after holding Ghana to a goalless draw in Accra. In a chat with Completesports.com, Lawal [...]
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• CHAN 2024Q: CAF Names Moroccan Officials for Home Eagles vs Ghana

  26-12-2024 15:17 via completesports.com
  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Moroccan official, Hamza El Fariq as centre referee for the second leg of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier between eternal rivals, Nigeria and Ghana. El Fariq will be assisted by his compatriots Abdessamad Abertoune (first assistant) Zakaria Bouchtaoui (second assistant)and Hicham Temsamani (fourth official). Prince [...]
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• Ligue 1 Clubs Interested In Akpom

  26-12-2024 13:05 via completesports.com
  England-born Nigerian striker Chuba Akpom is attracting interest from Ligue 1. Akpom, who currently plays for Eredivisie giants Ajax has previously played for the likes of Arsenal. However, this season, under Francesco Farioli, he is not playing in his usual position, as he currently operates out wide. Despite playing an unfamiliar role, he still has [...]
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• Home Eagles Will Qualify For CHAN 2024– Eguavoen

  26-12-2024 12:51 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen is upbeat the team will earn a berth at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The Eagles will face the Back Galaxies in the second leg of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier on Saturday. Both teams battled to a 0-0 draw in the first leg in Accra [...]
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• CHAN 2024Q: Victory Over Ghana Our Watchword — Ogunmodede

  26-12-2024 11:02 via completesports.com
  Stand-in Head Coach Daniel Ogunmodede said on Thursday that the big focus of the Super Eagles B players and officials ahead of Saturday’s African Nations Championship qualifying game against Ghana’s Black Galaxies is to attain victory that will spring Nigeria to the finals of the competition early next year. Both illustrious regional rivals battled to [...]
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• Maresca: Guardiola Not Finished Yet

  26-12-2024 10:41 via completesports.com
  Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has claimed that Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is not yet finished despite the team’s poor run of results in the Premier League. Maresca gained his coaching experience during two stints at City, serving as one of Guardiola’s assistants during the 2022/23 Premier League title success. That triumph was part of [...]
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• Eguavoen Demands Quick Action On Super Eagles Foreign Coach

  26-12-2024 08:34 via completesports.com
  Technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Augustine Eguavoen wants quick action to be taken on the appointment of a foreign coach for the Super Eagles. Eguavoen guided the Super Eagles to 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification in November. The NFF are still keen to appoint an expatriate to take charge of the [...]
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