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• Woman dies while giving testimony in Lagos church

  12-09-2024 03:01
  
  By Chidinma IgweTragedy struck last Sunday in Accountant of Ministry Church, Ejigbo, Lagos, when a woman who was giving testimony slumped and died.
  The woman, Ifeoma, 55, was giving testimony ,and as the congregation  was listening attentively, she slumped and the church workers including the pastor of the church tried all they could to revive her, but she gave up the ghost. A witness, Joy, said,” Really, I am still trying to imagine what transpired. Madam Ifeoma is well known in the
  
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• UCL: Madrid Beat Atletico On Penalties, Set Up Quarter-final Clash With Arsenal

  13-03-2025 00:24 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid continued their dominance over city rivals Atletico Madrid in the Champions League as the holders eliminated them via penalty shootout in Wednesday’s round of 16 tie. Atletico won the second leg 1-0 at the Wanda Metropolitano which ended the fixture 2-2 on aggregate and forced it to penalty shootout which Madrid won 4-2. [...]
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• UCL: Onyedika’s Club Brugge Dumped Out By Aston Villa

  12-03-2025 23:40 via completesports.com
  
  Raphael Onyedika was in action but ended on the losing side as Club Brugge lost 3-0 away to Aston Villa, in the Champions League second leg round of 16 clash on Wednesday. Onyedika played for 90 minutes as Villa went through to the quarter-finals 6-1 on aggregate. Club Brugge were reduced to 10 men on [...]
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• AfroBasket 2025 Draw Set For April 19 In Angola

  12-03-2025 23:23 via completesports.com
  
  The FIBA Regional Office for Africa has announced that the official draw for the  FIBA AfroBasket 2025 will take place on Saturday, April 19, in Luanda, Angola. The much-anticipated event comes five months before the tournament, setting the stage for Africa’s premier basketball championship. Also Read: D’Tigers Defeat Cape Verde, Secure 2025 AfroBasket Qualification Ticket [...]
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• Pinnick Reflects On FIFA Council Defeat: ‘No Bitterness, Just Gratitude’

  12-03-2025 22:26 via completesports.com
  Amaju Melvin Pinnick OFR, ROI rose from his seat inside the Marriott Mena House in downtown Cairo on Wednesday afternoon without any negative emotion. He had just lost his seat on the FIFA Council (that hallowed panel of only 37 persons who rule world football), even if so narrowly. But his character and charisma remained [...]
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• Kuffour Tips Bayern Munich For Champions League Glory

  12-03-2025 21:58 via completesports.com
  Legendary Ghanaian defender Sammy Kuffour says he’s optimistic Bayer Munich will win the Champions League title. Recall that the Bavarians defeated Bayer Leverkusen 5-0 on aggregate to zoom into the quarter-finals of the competition Kuffour, who spent over a decade at Bayern and achieved remarkable success with the club, told Flashscore in an interview that [...]
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• Morocco 2025: Bantwana Arrive Lagos For Flamingos Clash

  12-03-2025 20:10 via completesports.com
  
  The delegation of South Africa’s U17 girls, Bantwana, is scheduled to arrive in Lagos on Wednesday evening, ahead of Saturday’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup second round, second leg qualifying match against Nigeria’s Flamingos. A brace by Harmony Chidi, which followed Shakirat Moshood’s goal, steered Nigeria to a 3-1 win over their hosts in Pretoria [...]
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• Chukwu: Super Eagles Must Defeat Rwanda, Zimbabwe To Revive 2026 World Cup Hopes

  12-03-2025 19:50 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigeria captain, Christian ‘Chairman’ Chukwu, has exclusively outlined to Completesports.com the key factors that will boost the Super Eagles’ qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Chukwu, 74, emphasised that determination, self-belief, and crucial victories against Rwanda in Kigali on 21 March and Zimbabwe on 25 March will put the three-time African champions firmly [...]
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• Ronaldo Withdraws From Brazilian Football Federation Presidency Election

  12-03-2025 18:27 via completesports.com
  
  Former Brazil striker Ronaldo has withdrawn his candidacy to be the next president of his country’s football federation (CBF). Ronaldo — who scored 62 goals for his nation as they reached three successive World Cup finals between 1994 and 2002, winning twice — had been due to stand against incumbent Ednaldo Rodrigues in 2026. Less [...]
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• 2026 WCQ: Bankole ‘Honoured’ To Make Super Eagles 23-Man Squad

  12-03-2025 18:01 via completesports.com
  Remo Stars goalkeeper Kayode Bankole is thrilled with his maiden invitation to the Super Eagles, reports Completesports.com Bankole was named in Nigeria’s 23-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe on Tuesday. The shot stopper took to the social media to celebrate his invitation. “I’m more than excited and [...]
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• Rooney: Amad Has Been Fantastic For Man United

  12-03-2025 17:55 via completesports.com
  Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has heaped praise on Red Devils star, Amad Diallo’s impressive performance for the team. Amad is hopeful of playing again this season after undergoing ankle surgery at the beginning of the year. In a chat with the club’s website, the former England international stated that Amad has been a fantastic [...]
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• Supercomputer Predicts Date Liverpool Will Secure Premier League Title

  12-03-2025 17:45 via completesports.com
  
  A supercomputer has predicted when exactly Liverpool will secure this season’s Premier League title, as Arne Slot’s side chase down their own record. The Reds are currently 15 points clear of their nearest challengers, Arsenal, who do still have one game in hand. But with the Gunners’ form dropping off and Liverpool still relentless, the [...]
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• 2026 WCQ: Zimbabwe Coach Unveils Squad For Super Eagles Clash

  12-03-2025 15:40 via completesports.com
  
  Zimbabwe head coach Michael Nees has named a 23-man squad for his side’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Benin Republic and Nigeria. The Warriors will be without captain Marvelous Nakamba, who is sidelined by injury. Nees’ side will host the Cheetahs of Benin Republic at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban on Thursday, March 20. [...]
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• Arsenal Can Compete With Any Team For UCL Title –Arteta

  12-03-2025 15:09 via completesports.com
  Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has expressed confidence in the team’s chances of winning the UEFA Champions League this season. Arteta made this known ahead of tonight’s clash against PSV at the Emirates Stadium. Speaking with the club’s website, Arteta urged his players to believe in their chances. Read Also: Leverkusen Ready To Offload Boniface This [...]
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• Leverkusen Ready To Offload Boniface This Summer

  12-03-2025 14:44 via completesports.com
  The love romance between Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface and Bayer Leverkusen is gradually coming to an end after the reigning Bundesliga champions declared their intention to offload him this summer. The Nigerian international, whose goals significantly contributed to the team’s 2024 title-winning season, doesn’t seem to be in manager Xabi Alonso’s favour. Recall that [...]
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• Pinnick Loses FIFA Council Seat

  12-03-2025 14:33 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s candidate, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, very narrowly failed to retain his FIFA Council seat, losing by a single vote at the poll that took place as part of the 14th CAF Extraordinary Congress in Cairo, Egypt on Wednesday. The former NFF President scored 28 votes, only one short of both Ahmed Yahya of Mauritania and [...]
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• Osimhen: Super Eagles Desperate To Qualify For 2026 World Cup

  12-03-2025 14:26 via completesports.com
  
  Victor Osimhen says the Super Eagles are desperate to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles are still searching for their first win in the qualifying series. Eric Chelle’s side have recorded three draws and one defeat from their opening four games. The three-time African champions will be up against Rwanda and [...]
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• Sodje: Nottingham Forest Shouldn’t Stop Aina From Joining Man City

  12-03-2025 14:15 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigerian international Efe Sodje has advised Nottingham Forest not to stand in the way of Super Eagles defender Ola Aina if Manchester City show interest in signing him. Recall that Aina has been enjoying the best of his football at Nottingham Forest, with the team sitting in third place in the Premier League standings [...]
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• Aina Among Toughest Defenders I’ve Faced – Ghana International

  12-03-2025 13:33 via completesports.com
  Black Stars of Ghana and Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo has named Ola Aina as one of the three toughest defenders he has faced in the English Premier League this season. In a chat with Bleacher Report Semenyo named Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk and Tottenham Hotspur left-back Destiny Udogie as the other two defenders who are [...]
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• Europa League: Dessers Banks On Home Support To Beat Fenerbahce

  12-03-2025 13:09 via completesports.com
  
  Cyriel Dessers believed Rangers will need their fans to do something special against Fenerbahce. Barry Ferguson’s side will host the Turkish Super Lig side in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League Round of 16 encounter at the Ibrox on Thursday. The Light Blues won the first leg 3-1 courtesy of Vaclav Cerny’s brace [...]
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• Betjara TV Games: A New Dimension Of Entertainment And Winning Opportunities

  12-03-2025 12:38 via completesports.com
  In the world of online betting, innovation and entertainment go hand in hand. One platform that is consistently pushing the envelope is Betjara, with a wide array of options for users to explore. One of its standout features is Betjara TV Games, an immersive experience that combines gaming and live streaming for an exciting new [...]
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• UCL: Oliseh Hails PSG Victory Over Liverpool

  12-03-2025 10:36 via completesports.com
  Former Super Eagles head coach Sunday Oliseh has showered encomium on Paris Saint-Germain following their remarkable display against Liverpool. Luis Enrique’s side rallied from their 1-0 first leg defeat to book a place in the quarter-finals after winning 4-1 on penalities. Former Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele cancelled out Liverpool’s lead after 12 minutes. Read Also:‘I’m [...]
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• ‘I’m Certainly Not There’ — Arokodare Identifies Key Area For Improvement

  12-03-2025 07:36 via completesports.com
  
  KRC Genk forward Tolu Arokodare has said it is important for him to work on his professionalism, reports Completesports.com. Arokodare has been in fantastic form for the Smurfs this season. The 24-year-old has scored 18 goals in the Belgian Pro League this term. The forward was named in Nigeria’s 23-man squad for the upcoming 2026 [...]
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• UCL: Atletico Madrid Will Silence Real Madrid –Simeone

  12-03-2025 07:17 via completesports.com
  
  Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has expressed confidence that his team will silence Real Madrid in tonight’s second leg Champions League round of 16 clash. Recall that the Mattress Makers were defeated 2-1 by Los Blancos in the first leg, but the Argentine tactician remains optimistic that they can overcome their bitter rivals at home. [...]
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• Liverpool Record Unwanted UCL Feat After PSG Defeat

  12-03-2025 07:10 via completesports.com
  Liverpool recorded an unwanted UEFA Champions League feat after they were knocked out by Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night at Anfield. PSG secured their place in the quarter-finals, edging out the Reds 4-1 on penalties after the second leg ended 1-0 and 1-1 on aggregate. Arne Slot’s men went into the encounter 1-0 ahead from [...]
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• Denmark Won’t Lose Chido Obi To England Or Nigeria –Riener

  12-03-2025 07:08 via completesports.com
  
  Denmark manager Brian Riemer has disclosed that the team is watching the progress of Manchester United forward, Chido Obi and will do everything not to lose him to England or the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Recall that Obi has been having a decent season for the Red Devils after his impressive display for the youth [...]
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• 2026 WCQ: Eguavoen Denies Imposing Players On Chelle

  12-03-2025 06:43 via completesports.com
  
  Technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Augustine Eguavoen has denied imposing players on Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle. Chelle unveiled his 23-man squad for the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Amavubi of Rwanda and Warriors of Zimbabwe on Tuesday. Eguavoen managed the Super Eagles on interim capacity before Chelle’s appointment. Read [...]
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• UCL: Loss To PSG ‘Best Game’ I’ve Been Part Of –Liverpool Boss, Slot

  12-03-2025 06:16 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool head coach Arne Slot described the second leg of his team’s Champions League tie with Paris Saint-Germain as the “best game of football” he has been involved in, despite crashing out of the competition on penalties. Liverpool won the first leg of the tie 1-0 thanks to a late goal from Harvey Elliott in [...]
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• UCL: PSG Knock Liverpool Out On Penalties, Bayern Munich Pip Leverkusen

  12-03-2025 00:09 via completesports.com
  PSG eliminated Liverpool 4-1 on penalties in a keenly contested Round of 16 encounter at Anfield on Tuesday night. Ousmane Dembele gave PSG the lead after 12 minutes. The tie was levelled 1-1 on aggregate after 120 minutes. Gianluigi Donnaruma was the hero for the Ligue 1 champions as he saved from Darwin Nunez and [...]
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• Man United Set Major Squad Overhaul Next Summer

  11-03-2025 23:20 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United are set for a major squad overhaul next summer, with eight first-team players reportedly set to leave. Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe recently admitted that several players are “not good enough” and “overpaid”, with United looking to cut their losses on a number of big-money signings that have failed to live up to expectations. [...]
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