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• President Federation Cup: Olowookere Upbeat Naija Ratels Will Beat Rivers Angels In Final

  26-06-2024 22:36 via completesports.com
  World Cup bronze medal-winning strategist, Bankole Olowookere is entertaining no fear ahead of Saturday’s women’s final of the President Federation Cup against eight-time champions Rivers Angels in Lagos.
  “We thank God for taking us this far in the competition. During the league’s regular season, we did not quite meet up with our own expectations. However, our target at the beginning of the season also included doing well in the Cup, and now we are in the final.
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• Fury Should Fight Me When He’s Ready –Joshua

  29-06-2024 18:13 via completesports.com
  
  Anthony Joshua has sent a stern warning to Tyson Fury ahead of his fight against Daniel Dubois on September 11.
  The super-fight, potentially the biggest and most lucrative bout in the division, has been mooted for several years but has stalled during negotiations.
  Joshua is on a four-fight winning streak and will become a three-time champion if he defeats Londoner Dubois.
   
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• President Federation Cup: Rivers Angels Pip Naija Ratels 1-0 To Win Ninth Title

  29-06-2024 16:21 via completesports.com
  
  Rivers Angels emerged champions of the 2024 Nigeria President Federation Cup following a 1-0 victory over Naija Ratels.
  Whyte Ogbonda's side claimed the President Federation Cup title for a recordninth time.
  Both teams put up a spirited display in the final of the competition played at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos.
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  Rivers Angels were awarded a penalty late in the first half after Adebayo Jumai handled the bal
  
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• Pochettino Gave Me Freedom At Chelsea –Palmer

  29-06-2024 15:36 via completesports.com
  England midfielder Cole Palmer has credited his success with the club to his 
  former Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino's decision to give him freedom at Stamford Bridge.
  In an interview with the club's website, Palmer noted that without Pochettino's trust in him, he wouldn't have been where he is at the moment.
  "Yeah, I was because he put his trust in me and we built a good relationship. Not just with him but with all his staff who were there. When he left I was gutted.
  "He just gave me the op
  
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• OFFICIAL: Chelsea Sign 18-Year-Old Midfielder From Aston Villa

  29-06-2024 15:34 via completesports.com
  Chelsea have announced the signing of attacking midfielder Omari Kellyman from Aston Villa.
  In a statement on their website, Chelsea revealed that Kellyman has signed a six-year contract which includes the option of a further year.
  The 18-year-old will join his new team-mates for pre-season next month.
  Speaking after joining Chelsea Kellyman said: "It is fantastic to be standing here as a Chelsea player. It’s a massive club with an amazing history, so it is great to join. It is a dream co
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Not Out Yet — Sports Minister

  29-06-2024 15:34 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria's sports minister John Enoh is optimistic the Super Eagles can still secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  The Super Eagles have endured a poor start to theirqualifying campaign failing to record a win in four games.
  The former African champions currently occupy fifth position on the Group C standings.
  Despite the team's precarious position on the table , Enoh is still rooting for the Super Eagles to qualify for the global soccer fiesta.
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• Sports Minister Demands World Class Foreign Coach For Super Eagles

  29-06-2024 15:02 via completesports.com
  Sports minister John Enoh has challenged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to appoint a world clash expatriate for the Super Eagles.
  The NFF are in the hunt for a new technical adviser for the Super Eagles to revive the team's chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  The three-time African champions failed to record a win in their last two games in the qualifiers.
  The West Africans heldBafana Bafana of South Africa to a 1-1 draw at home andlost 2-1 away to the Squirrels of Benin R
  
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• ‘It’s All God’ — Amusan Reacts To CAS Ruling On Doping Offence

  29-06-2024 12:32 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria's Tobi Amusan has thanked God following her favourable ruling at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
  Amusan wascleared of violating World Athletics rules by missing three drug tests within a 12-month period in 2023.
  The case was brought to CAS by World Athletics (WA) and World Anti Doping Agency (WADA).
  The 27-year-old was suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) last year.
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• Euro 2024: Georgian Billionaire Rewards National Team $10m For Reaching Round Of 16

  29-06-2024 10:26 via completesports.com
  The former prime minister of Georgia and billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili awarded the members of his country’s football team $10 million after their shock 2-0 victory over Portugal at the European Championship in Germany.
  According to AP, Sarajevo Times, the Georgian team can double the money if it defeats Spain in the round of 16 on Sunday, June 30.
  Ivanishvili, who founded the ruling Georgian Dream party and is now its honorary president, initially offered to pay $10.7 million on the con
  
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• President Federation Cup: NNL Boss Drums Up Support For El-Kanemi Warriors

  29-06-2024 10:09 via completesports.com
  Chairman of Nigeria National League (NNL),George Aluo has charged NNL side, El Kanemi Warriorsof Maiduguri to go all out and win this year's President Federation Cup.
  The finals of the most glamorous and oldest football competition in the country has beentagged the 'Battle of the Warriors'and will take place on Saturday, June, 29, 2024 between El Kanemi Warriors and Nigeria Premier League (NPFL) side Abia Warriors at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena ( Onikan ), Lagos.
  El Kanemi who have won the compe
  
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• I Was Harsh On Maguire –Keane

  29-06-2024 08:14 via completesports.com
  Manchester United legend Roy Keane has admitted that he was harsh on Harry Maguire when criticizing his performance for the Red Devils.
  He made this known in a chat on the Overlap, where he said he has tendered his apology to the Manchester United defender.
   
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  "I was harsh on Harry Maguire for footballing reasons and obviously we do a lot of (Manchester) United matches – obviously he's struggled at United, had a tough time
  
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• Copa America: Brazil Bounce Back With Comfortable 4-1 Win Vs Paraguay

  29-06-2024 08:14 via completesports.com
  Vinícius Junior scored bagged first-half brace to lead Brazil to a 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their second Group D game at the Copa America on Friday night.
  Also on target for Brazil are Savinho, who scored in the first-half and a Lucas Paqueta’s second half penalty.
  Omar Alderete scored Paraguay's goal in Las Vegas on Friday night.
  There were plenty of tense moments with five yellow cards and a red handed out. Andres Cubas was sent off for a red card in the 81st minute, forcing
  
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• Southampton Launch £6.5m Bid For Osayi-Samuel

  29-06-2024 07:51 via completesports.com
  Southampton have offered £6.5m to Fenerbahce for Bright Osayi-Samuel, according to reports.
  Osayi-Samuel has one-year remaining on his contract with Fenerbahce, who are desperate to tie him down toa new deal.
  Both parties are, however, yet to reach an agreement on the salary package.
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  The Istanbul giants may be forced to sell
  
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• The Return Of The Flying Antelopes…  –Odegbami

  29-06-2024 06:00 via completesports.com
  
  Antelopes do not fly.
  That’s why I often wondered why Rangers International Football Club of Enugu are nicknamed ‘the Flying Antelopes’. 
  I know the genesis of the name ‘Rangers’. It is a deadly and destructive cannon used by Biafran soldiers during the bloody Nigerian Civil War. 
  In ‘fighting’ their way back to the mainstream life in Nigeria, and in shedding the toga of a defeated people after the Civil War, some Igbo leaders  set up the
  
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• OFFICIAL: Ziyech Departs Chelsea For Galatasaray On Permanent Transfer

  28-06-2024 23:34 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea have announced Moroccan star Hakim Ziyech has signed for Galatasaray on a permanent transfer.
  Ziyech joined Galatasaray on loan from Chelsea for the 2023/24 season with a view to making the deal permanent.
  There was confusion over whether this clause was optional or obligatory - reports claimed the latter, while Galatasaray themselves intimated it was actually the former.
  Nevertheless, Ziyech's move to Turkey on a permanent basis has now been confirmed.
  Chelsea said in a statement: "Hak
  
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• President Federation Cup: El-Kanemi Solicit Fans Support Ahead Abia Warriors Clash

  28-06-2024 22:39 via completesports.com
  El-Kanemi Warriors have solicited for fans support ahead of their President Federation Cup final match with Abia Warriors.
  The Borno Army promised to strive hard to lift the trophy.
  El-Kanemi Warriors will be in action against Abia Warriors at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan on Saturday.
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  "Lets do it!!!Tomorrow will be El-Kanemi Warriors Day," the club wrote on their X account.
  "We kindly
  
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• Euro 2024: Foden Returns To England’s Training Camp After Attending Birth Of Third Child

  28-06-2024 21:47 via completesports.com
  Phil Foden returned to England's training camp on Thursday night after attending the birth of his third child.
  The English Football Association, via Daily Mail, confirmed on Wednesday that Foden had returned to the UK due to a 'pressing family matter'.
  Foden boarded a plane back to England straight after Tuesday's draw against Slovenia to be with his family as his partner Rebecca Cooke had a baby boy.
  It was revealed in April of this year that the 24-year-old and Cooke, 22, were expecting their
  
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• Amusan Cleared Of Doping Violation Offence By CAS

  28-06-2024 21:44 via completesports.com
  Tobi Amusan was on Friday cleared of doing violation offence by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
  The ruling by CAS means the women's 100m hurdles world record holder can now run at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
  It also marks the end of a legal process that began with theWorld Anti Doping Agency (WADT’s)initial decision on August 17, 2023.
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  Amusan was suspended last year by the Athletics Integrity
  
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• Paris Olympics: Super Falcons Group Opponent Japan Unveil Official Squad

  28-06-2024 21:02 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Super Falcons Paris 2024 Olympic games group opponent Japan has unveiled their official 18-woman squad.
  The squad which was announced on Friday, June 27, 2024 features Liverpool star Fuka Nagano.
  Japan are in Group C and begin their campaign versus Spain on Thursday July 25.The 2011 FIFA women’s World Cup champions will then face Brazil three days later, before concluding the group phase against the Super Falcons Nigeria on July 31.
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• Atalanta To Discuss Huge Saudi Bid With Lookman

  28-06-2024 20:16 via completesports.com
  
  Atalanta have confirmed they have received a formal bid from Saudi Arabian club, Al Ittihad for Ademola Lookman, reports Completesports.com.
  Lookman caught the attention of a number of clubs last season following his impressive displays for Atalanta.
  The Nigeria international was the hero of La Dea's UEFA Europa League success, netting a hat-trick in the 3-0 final victory over Bayer Leverkusen.
  The 26-year-old scored 17 goals and made 10 assists in all competitions for the Bergamo club in the 2
  
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• Leao Not On Same Level With Vinicius, Rodrygo –Chiellini

  28-06-2024 19:18 via completesports.com
  
  Italy World Cup winner Giorgio Chiellini has disclosed that AC Milan star, Rafael Leao is not on the same level with Real Madrid duo of Vinicius and Rodrygo.
  Chiellini made this known on the backdrop of his poor performance for Portugal in the ongoing Euro 2024 Championship.
   
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  “We all wish he was a bit further ahead (in his development), but he’s not: he lacks the numbers and his potential
  
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• I Almost Quit Football –Morata

  28-06-2024 19:01 via completesports.com
  Spain striker Alvaro Morata has revealed that he almost quit football after feeling frustrated with the game.
  In a chat with El Chiringuito, he cited the boos and barracking he faced across the country at LaLiga stadiums in recent years as some of the reasons why he almost quit football.
   
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• Euro 2024: We’ll ‘Torment’ England —Slovakia Captain

  28-06-2024 18:07 via completesports.com
  Slovakia's captain Milan Skriniar is relishing the chance to 'torment' England and has declared that his side are the superior team.In Friday press conference, Skriniar exposed England's vulnerabilities and emphasised Slovakia's self-belief ahead of their last-16 showdown on Sunday.England will face a Slovakia side who scraped through the Euro 2024 group stages as one of the better third-placed teams.An opening-game victory over Belgium proved their ability to claim a marquee scalp but they sub
  
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• Done Deal: Former Flying Eagles Defender Joins Hibernian On Three-Year Contract

  28-06-2024 16:52 via completesports.com
  Former Flying Eagles defenderMarvin Ekpiteta has joined Scottish Premiership club, Hibernian.
  Ekpiteta linked up with Hibernian on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with English League One side Blackpool.
  The 28-year-old signed a three-year contract with the Hibs.
  The centre-back rose through the English football pyramid, winning promotion with both Leyton Orient and Blackpool.
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• Ighalo Hints On Retirement From Football

  28-06-2024 15:38 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo has revealed he is already thinking about retirement from football.
  Ighalo started his career with local club Prime in 2005 and also played for the defunct Julius Berger before moving to Europe in 2007where he pitched tent with Norwegian club, Lyn Oslo.
  The 35-year-old also had stints in Italy, Spain, England, China and is currently plying his trade in Saudi Arabia.
  “Yeah, not long, because you get tired, the body is not the same way it used to be.
  
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• UFC 303: Kamaru Tips Prochazka To Upset Pereira

  28-06-2024 15:29 via completesports.com
  
  Former UFC champion Kamaru Usman has tipped 205lb king Jiri Prochazka to overcome light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira in UFC 303 on Sunday.
  Breaking down the UFC 303 main card via the Pound-4-Pound Podcast, former welterweight champion Kamaru revealed that he’s leaning towards Jiri Prochazka to earn the underdog win this weekend at UFC 303.
  “Listen, I had to go back and watch that fight again and Jiri Prochazka is the favorite here, he’s the favorite to me going into this f
  
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• Euro 2024: Switzerland Can’t Underestimate Italy  –Materazzi

  28-06-2024 15:03 via completesports.com
  Italy World Cup winner Marco Materazzi believes it will be to the disadvantage of Switzerland if they underestimate Italy in the Round of 16 of the ongoing Euro 2024.
  Recall that both teams will clash on Saturday at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin.
  In a chat with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Materazzi stated that he has been impressed with their performance at the tournament.
  “There are no longer favourites and it’s never easy to beat Switzerland.
   
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• Wimbledon Betting Sites 2024: Tips, Odds And 10 Top Sportsbooks

  28-06-2024 14:49 via completesports.com
  Wimbledon is back, bringing its classic excitement and high stakes! If you're keen to get into the spirit, our guide on the best Wimbledon betting sites begins with BetOnline leading the pack, praised for its top-tier odds. But the action doesn't stop there—we've lined up a selection of standout sites to elevate your viewing and betting experience. Dive in, explore our top picks, and grab those winning tips to make the most of the tournament.
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