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• Raya: Saka’s Return Great For Arsenal

  05-04-2025 10:58 via completesports.com
  Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has expressed joy with the return of Bukayo Saka from injury. The Spanish goalkeeper made this known ahead of today’s clash against Everton in the Premier League. Spoeaking with the club’s website, Raya stated that return from a three month-long lay-off is a huge boost. “We know injuries are part of [...]
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• Raphinha Will Rival Salah For Ballon d’Or Award –Cafu

  06-05-2025 08:26 via completesports.com
  AC Milan great Cafu has disclosed that ​the Ballon d’Or race is a two-way battle between Barcelona’s Raphinha and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah. Recall that the Brazilian star has netted 31 goals and bagged 25 assists in all competitions, helping Barca to win the Copa del Rey. The team are also on the verge of winning [...]
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• Europa League Winners Should Not Qualify For Champions League –Wenger

  06-05-2025 08:14 via completesports.com
  
  Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says it is “not right” that the Europa League winners qualify for the Champions League. Manchester United and Tottenham are vying for a position in the Europa League final in Bilbao on 21 May, with both sides holding aggregate advantages heading into the semi-final second legs. Both teams are guaranteed [...]
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• Qatari Club Ready €30m Offer For Sadiq

  06-05-2025 08:12 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria forward Umar Sadiq is set for a permanent exit from Spanish club Real Sociedad this summer. According to Spanish news outlet, Que, a Qatari club is ready to offer €30m for the lanky striker. Sadiq joined Valencia on loan from Real Sociedad in January, and has impressed since his arrival at the club. The [...]
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• Yobo: Joining Everton Will Be Ideal Transfer For Simon

  06-05-2025 08:10 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigerian international Joseph Yobo has advised Super Eagles winger Moses Simon to leave Nantes and join Everton this summer. The Nigerian international has been a transfer target for Everton after his impressive season for the Ligue 1 club. In a chat with Africa Foot, the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner, said that Simon [...]
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• Eze Reflects On Palace Draw With Nottingham Forest

  06-05-2025 07:18 via completesports.com
  Crystal Palace winger Eberechi Eze has reflected on the side’s 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest. Eze scored the South London’s club only goal of the encounter. The England international converted a penalty on the hour mark, his 10th goal of the season across all competitions. Nottingham Forest equalised four minutes later with Murillo deflecting Neco [...]
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• Chukwueze Benched Again As Milan Defeat Genoa Away

  05-05-2025 23:37 via completesports.com
  
  Samuel Chukwueze was once again overlooked for selection as AC Milan pipped Genoa 2-1 in a Serie A fixture on Monday night. Chukwueze has now been benched in Milan’s last three matches. The last time he featured for the Rossoneri was on April 20, when he came on as a substitute in his side’s defeat [...]
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• Aina Features As Forest Suffer Setback Again In Top Five Race After Palace Draw

  05-05-2025 23:25 via completesports.com
  
  Ola Aina was in action while Taiwo Awoniyi was benched in Nottingham Forest’s 1-1 draw away to Crystal Palace in Monday night’s Premier League match. Forest have now gone three consecutive league games without a win, recording two defeats and one draw. The draw leaves them in sixth place on 61 points, just two points [...]
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• Rooney: Only Europa League Title Will Save Man United’s Disappointing Season

  05-05-2025 22:51 via completesports.com
  Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has disclosed that the Red Devils must win the Europa League title to save their disappointing campaign in the Premier League. He made this known after Sunday’s 4-3 loss to Brentford, which placed the team 15th on the league table. With the Europa League semi-final second leg against Athletic [...]
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• 2025 U-20 AFCON: Get The Job Done Against Kenya –Ikpeba Tells Flying Eagles

  05-05-2025 22:31 via completesports.com
  Former Nigerian international Victor Ikpeba has urged the Flying Eagles to overcome Kenya in the final Group B game of the ongoing 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations. With four points from two games, Nigeria technically remains unbeaten and are level on points with Morocco. Morocco’s superior goal difference keeps them on top, while Tunisia, [...]
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• Unity Cup: Kano Pillars Confirm Musa’s Super Eagles Invitation

  05-05-2025 19:16 via completesports.com
  Ahmed Musa has been included in Super Eagles’ squad for the Unity Cup invitational tournament slated for London. The forward’s club, Kano Pillars confirmed his invitation on Monday. “Captain Ahmed Musa is set to lead the Super Eagles at the Unity Cup 4-Nation Tourney from May 26–31, 2025, at Brentford Stadium, London,” the four-time Nigeria [...]
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• Don’t Hesitate To Sign Watkins –Fowler Advises Liverpool

  05-05-2025 17:05 via completesports.com
  
  Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler has urged the Reds to sign Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins this summer. In a chat with I Paper, Fowler stated that Watkins’s asking price will be affordable compared to Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak. “The problem is clubs know that they are potentially on the lookout for a No.9, [...]
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• ‘A Dream Come True’ — Nnadozie Relishes Paris FC Coupe De France Win

  05-05-2025 16:39 via completesports.com
  
  Chiamaka Nnadozie is in buoyant mood following Paris FC’s Coupe de France Feminine victory over Paris Saint-Germain, reports Completesports.com. Paris FC won the title for the second time following a 5-4 penalty shootout victory over PSG at the Stade de l’Epoppe in Calais on Saturday. Both teams battled to a 0-0 draw in regulation time. [...]
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• Raphinha: Jorginho Almost Convinced Me To Represent Italy

  05-05-2025 15:58 via completesports.com
  
  Barcelona star Raphinha has admitted that Arsenal star Jorginho almost convinced him to represent Italy. In a chat with Pagliari’s YouTube channel, Raphinha stated that he had the faith of playing for the Brazilian national team despite their array of talents. “I should have been part of the team that won the 2020 European Championship. [...]
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• 2025 U-20 AFCON: Kenya Won’t Pose A Threat To Flying Eagles –Dosu

  05-05-2025 15:49 via completesports.com
  Former Nigerian international Dosu Joseph believes Kenya won’t stand as a big threat to the Flying Eagles in the final Group B game of the ongoing 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria currently sit joint top with Morocco on four points each after the two teams played out a goalless draw on Sunday. With [...]
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• UCL: Former Super Eagles Defender Predicts Inter Milan Vs Barcelona Semi-Final Second Leg

  05-05-2025 14:58 via completesports.com
  Former Super Eagles defender Taye Taiwo believes Inter Milan have the quality to beat Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg tie. Taiwo also urged Inter Milan to look for an early goal in the game. The encounter is slated for Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, San Siro on Tuesday. The first leg ended in [...]
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• Inter Miami Crashes Out Of CONCACAF Champions Cup

  05-05-2025 13:08 via completesports.com
  
  Inter Miami crashed out of the CONCACAF Champions League after suffering a 5-1 aggregate defeat at the hands of Vancouver Whitecaps. Inter Miami were beaten over the two legs despite being the most valuable team in the MLS. Vancouver Whitecaps beat Inter Miami both home and away, and it wasn’t a good sight for fans [...]
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• The Road To Glory: A Look Ahead At The 2025 Preakness Stakes

  05-05-2025 12:58 via completesports.com
  As spring turns to summer, all eyes in horse racing shift to one of the sport’s biggest events, the 2025 Preakness Stakes. Held each May at Baltimore’s historic Pimlico Race Course, it’s more than just the second leg of the Triple Crown. It’s a true test where top three-year-old horses race for glory just two [...]
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• Alexander-Arnold Receives Abuse From Liverpool Fans After Announcing Departure

  05-05-2025 12:43 via completesports.com
  
  Trent Alexander-Arnold has left some Liverpool fans furious by confirming he will leave the club this summer. Alexander-Arnold has long been linked with a free transfer to Real Madrid and confirmation of the news Reds fans had been dreading came on Monday morning. The right-back has decided to take a different approach to Mohamed Salah [...]
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• Liverpool Announce Alexander-Arnold’s Decision To Leave Club

  05-05-2025 12:33 via completesports.com
  Liverpool have confirmed that Trent Alexander-Arnold will leave the club upon the expiration of his contract. The right-back’s future has been a subject of debate since the beginning of the 2024-25 season and now he has informed the Reds of his decision to depart his boyhood club at the end of the campaign. The club [...]
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• Tough UK Academies Shaped My Football — Solomon-Otabor

  05-05-2025 12:30 via completesports.com
  Widely-travelled English football of Nigerian descent, Viv Solomon-Otabor has attributed his mental toughness and adaptability in the different countries he has played in to the competitive environment of UK academies which honed his skills and character. Solomon-Otabor’s journey from London’s grassroots pitches to professional football has been a testament to resilience, adaptability, and the invaluable [...]
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• 2025 U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles Must Fight To Beat ‘Good Side’ Kenya — Zubairu

  05-05-2025 11:20 via completesports.com
  
  Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has said his team will fight hard to beat Kenya in their final group game at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. Zubairu’s side played out a 0-0 draw in their second Group B game against Morocco at the June 30 Air Defence Stadium, Cairo on Sunday night. [...]
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• ‘It Was A Good One’ — Bameyi Reacts To Flying Eagles Draw Against Morocco

  05-05-2025 10:46 via completesports.com
  Flying Eagles captain Daniel Bameyi has reflected on the team’s stalemate against Morocco, reports Completesports.com. Aliyu Zubairu’s side put up a resolute display in the Group B encounter played at the June 30 Air Defence Stadium, Cairo. Bameyi, who was named Man of the Match reckoned the Moroccans made things difficult for his side. The [...]
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• Palmer: I Feel Relieved To End My 18-Game Goal Drought 

  05-05-2025 09:32 via completesports.com
  Chelsea star Cole Palmer has expressed delight to have ended his three-month goal drought in the Blues’ 3-1 win over Liverpool on Sunday. The England international netted a 95th minute penalty to secure a crucial three points for Chelsea as they took a major step towards qualification for next season’s Champions League. Speaking with the [...]
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• Dessers Happy To Score For Rangers In Old Firm Draw Vs Celtic

  05-05-2025 09:28 via completesports.com
  Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers has said it was an ‘unbelievable’ feeling to score his first Old Firm goal at Ibrox. Dessers netted in the first half of Rangers’ 1-1 draw against Celtic on Sunday. It was the Nigeria international’s 25th goal of the season for Barry Ferguson’s side. “To score an Old Firm goal at [...]
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• Amorim Makes Worrying Admission After Brentford Defeat

  05-05-2025 09:06 via completesports.com
  
  Ruben Amorim has warned that his team are not ready to be competitive in the Premier League and take on Champions League responsibilities. Manchester United fell to their 16th league defeat against Brentford on Sunday despite nearing qualification for Europe’s top competition. The Red Devils lost 4-3 to the Bees in west London after taking [...]
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• Saliba Won’t Leave Arsenal This Summer –Arteta

  05-05-2025 07:55 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he’s confident of convincing William Saliba not to leave the Gunners this summer. Recall that Real Madrid have reportedly made the 24-year-old a priority target as they seek to overhaul their aging and injury-prone defence. The Frenchman is under contract at the club until the summer of 2027, and Arsenal [...]
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• Morocco vs Nigeria: Flying Eagles Captain Bameyi Named Man Of The Match

  05-05-2025 07:47 via completesports.com
  
  Daniel Bameyi was named Man of the Match following Flying Eagles’ goalless draw against Morocco on Sunday night. The captain was outstanding for the seven-time champions in the encounter played at the June 30 Air Defence Stadium, Cairo. Bameyi, who was a rock at the centre of defence for the Flying Eagles made a number [...]
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• Onyedika Helps Club Brugge Win First Belgian Cup Title In 10 Years

  05-05-2025 07:08 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria international Raphael Onyedika was in action as Club Brugge ended their long wait to become Belgian Cup champions thanks to a 2-1 win against Anderlecht in Sunday’s final. Onyedika was in the starting line-up before he was repelaced in the 74th minute. It was Club Brugge’s first Belgian Cup title since the 2014/2015 season. [...]
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• 2025 U-20 AFCON: How Flying Eagles Rated In Disappointing Draw Against Morocco

  05-05-2025 00:06 via completesports.com
  
  The Flying Eagles of Nigeria were held to a 0-0 draw by Morocco in their second Group B game at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations on Sunday night . Completesports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU appraises the performance of the players in the game. Ebenezer Harcourt 7/10 Good display from the Sporting Lagos goalkeeper. Made some [...]
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