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• De Bruyne Is A Joy To Watch –Mikel

  09-04-2025 08:29 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigerian international Mikel Obi says Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is always a joy to watch in the Premier League. The Belgian international who is expected to leave the Etihad Stadium this summer after announcing his departure, has been an integral part of Man City’s title success. In a chat with the Obi [...]
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• Unity Cup 2025: 13 Interesting Facts About Super Eagles’ Co-Competitors – Ghana, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago

  10-05-2025 00:51 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Super Eagles, alongside Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago, will compete in the four-nation Unity Cup 2025. This year’s tournament will take place from Tuesday, 27 May to Saturday, 31 May, at the Gtech Community Stadium, home ground of Premier League club Brentford. In this piece, Completesports.com’s James Agberebi reveals 13 interesting facts about [...]
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• Chukwueze Bags First League Assist In Milan’s Win Against Bologna

  10-05-2025 00:37 via completesports.com
  Samuel Chukwueze provided an assist as AC Milan defeated Bologna 3-1 in the Serie A on Friday night. It is now fourth straight wins for the Rossoneri who ended Bologna’s four-gake unbeaten run. It was Chukwueze’s first assist in 25 appearances in the Italian topflight this season. He was introduced in the 65th minute, replacing [...]
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• Akhulia: Kenya Will Learn From 2025 U-20 AFCON Mistakes

  09-05-2025 23:14 via completesports.com
  
  Kenya U-20 assistant coach Anthony Akhulia has disclosed that the team will learn from their mistakes after their exit from the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.  The Rising Stars drew their final Group B game against the Flying Eagles to finish bottom on one point after losing their opening two games to Morocco and [...]
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• Ogun State Set To Host National Sports Festival, Invites Nation To The Gateway Games Experience

  09-05-2025 21:16 via completesports.com
  
  Ogun State, the Gateway State, is poised to welcome the nation as it proudly hosts the much-anticipated National Sports Festival 2025, aptly themed the Gateway Games. This prestigious event, long regarded as Nigeria’s own Olympics, will bring together athletes, coaches, officials, fans, and dignitaries from across the federation for a grand celebration of sportsmanship, culture, [...]
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• FIFA Announces Expansion Of Teams In Women’s World Cup From 2031 Edition

  09-05-2025 21:06 via completesports.com
  
  The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) Council has unanimously decided to expand the number of participating teams in the senior Women’s World Cup from 32 to 48 as of the 2031 edition. The decision to expand the participating teams was taken after consultation with the confederations and other stakeholders, and given the remarkable recent [...]
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• MSport’s MShola Meets Serhou Guirassy: From Digital Dreams To Passion In Action

  09-05-2025 20:59 via completesports.com
  MSport’s newest TVC captures the universal journey of hope and tenacity that defines every fan’s love for football. It traces the “WhoIsMShola” story arc—where an ordinary supporter blossoms into a symbol of resilience—and scales up to a blockbuster partnership with Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea FC. With high-impact visuals and emotionally driven narration, the advert doesn’t [...]
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• EPL: Iwobi, Bassey Aim To Maintain Fulham’s Unbeaten Record Against Everton

  09-05-2025 18:56 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles duo of Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey will be aiming to maintain Fulham’s seven-match unbeaten run in all competitions against Everton in Saturday’s Premier League clash at Craven Cottage. Both Nigerian internationals have been impressive for Fulham this season, scoring important goals and contributing defensively to the progress of the team. Read Also:2025 [...]
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• NPFL: Ilechukwu Signs New Contract At Rangers

  09-05-2025 18:41 via completesports.com
  Rangers technical adviser Fidelis Ilechukwu will remain in charge of the club next season after penning a new contract. Ilechukwu, 46, put pen to paper on a new one-year contract on Friday. The decision was made following a meeting between the gaffer and club’s supremo Amobi Ezeaku. The young tactician took charge of the Flying [...]
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• 2025 U-20 AFCON: Chelle Hails Flying Eagles, Wants Better Performance Vs Senegal

  09-05-2025 18:13 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has expressed satisfaction with the Flying Eagles performance in Wednesday’s clash with Kenya. Aliyu Zubairu’s side held the Rising Stars to a 2-2 draw in the Group B encounter. Kparobo Arierhi and captain Daniel Bameyi were on target for the seven-time champions. Read Also:NLO Tragedy: Ikukuoma FC Captain Dies As [...]
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• Juventus Ready To Outbid Osimhen’s Foreign Rivals

  09-05-2025 17:33 via completesports.com
  Juventus management have expressed their readiness to trump foreign rivals by tabling an offer of €85m for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen this summer. The Nigerian international has become one of the hottest transfer targets from top European clubs and Saudi clubs. On loan from Napoli, Osimhen can leave the club this summer for a [...]
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• NLO Tragedy: Ikukuoma FC Captain Dies As Ekomzy Classics Face Sanctions

  09-05-2025 17:27 via completesports.com
  
  The 2025 Nationwide League One (NLO) playoffs at the Awka Centre have been struck by tragedy following the reported death of Ikukuoma FC captain, Chima Ukaegbu, Completesports.com reports. In a related development, the NLO Secretariat has issued an indefinite suspension to Ekomzy Classics FC Head Coach, Ebere Ogbonna, along with three players—Uche Ibe, Chikere Vagazie, [...]
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• 2025 U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles, Senegal’s Quarter-Final Clash Will Be Explosive  –Esin

  09-05-2025 17:22 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigerian international Etim Esin has disclosed that he expects an explosive encounter between the Flying Eagles and Senegal in the quarter-final of the ongoing 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations. Senegal, who won the U20 AFCON in style two years ago also in Egypt, beat DR Congo 2-0 to advance to the quarterfinal. The [...]
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• Arsenal Seek First EPL Win Against Liverpool At Anfield Since 2012

  09-05-2025 16:56 via completesports.com
  
  Recently crowned Premier League champions Liverpool will welcome Arsenal to Anfield in Sunday’s Premier League match which has little riding on it for the Reds. In contrast, Mikel Arteta’s men could still suffer a catastrophic collapse and miss out on Champions League qualification next season, having recently suffered European heartbreak in Paris yet again. What [...]
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• Real Madrid Agree Deal With Leverkusen Manager, Alonso

  09-05-2025 14:58 via completesports.com
  Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has been confirmed to take over from Carlo Ancelotti as Real Madrid manager come next season after both parties agreed on a deal. Alonso is due to leave at the end of the season and is ready to sign a three-year contract immediately following the FIFA Club World Cup, according [...]
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• NPFL Orders Same Kick-Off Time For Remaining Fixtures

  09-05-2025 13:45 via completesports.com
  
  The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has directed a simultaneous kick-off time of 3pm for all matchday 37 fixtures. Chief Operating Officer of the NPFL, Davidson Owumi said the directive is consistent with the policy of ensuring sporting fairness to all participating clubs. “We earlier directed that for the trophy presentation ceremony in Ikenne, the [...]
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• Maja Wins West Brom’s Top Scorer Award

  09-05-2025 13:22 via completesports.com
  Josh Maja has been named West Bromwich Albion’s top scorer for the 2024/25 season, reports Completesports.com. The Nigerian registered 12 goals in 26 appearances across all competitions for Tony Mowbray’s side this season Maja bagged a hat-trick on the opening day of the campaign as the Baggies claimed a 3-1 success at Queens Park Rangers. [...]
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• Salah Named Football Writers’ Association Men’s Player Of the Season

  09-05-2025 12:43 via completesports.com
  Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has won the Football Writers’ Association (FWA) men’s player of the season. Salah has scored 28 goals and provided 18 assists to help Liverpool win the Premier League title, breaking the record for the most goal involvements in a single 38-game Premier League campaign. The Egyptian also scored three goals and [...]
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• How The NBA’s Global Expansion Is Redefining The Sports Betting Industry In 2025

  09-05-2025 11:23 via completesports.com
  The NBA has long been a cornerstone of American sports culture, but in 2025, it’s clear that its ambitions and influence extend far beyond U.S. borders. With strategic moves into international markets, the league is not only growing its fan base but also reshaping the global sports betting landscape. This article examines how the NBA’s [...]
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• Who Will Claim Europe’s Golden Tickets? EPL Breakthrough

  09-05-2025 11:12 via completesports.com
  As the Premier League enters its final stretch in May, the race for Champions League qualification is intensifying across stadiums in England. What was once a straightforward top-four chase has transformed into a high-stakes competition shaped by late-season form, shifting UEFA regulations, and unpredictable match outcomes. Multiple clubs remain in contention, and with changes to [...]
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• 2025 U-20 AFCON: Amokachi Named In CAF Technical Study Group

  09-05-2025 10:18 via completesports.com
  Daniel Amokachi has been included in the CAF technical study group for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, Completesports.com reports. Amokachi, who is a former Nigeria international will work alongside the quartet of Walter Steenbok, Mohamed Magassouba, Romain Albaric and Bennard Yao Kumordzi. Steenbok is a former technical director of the South African Football [...]
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• Onana’s £350,000 Lamborghini Impounded By Police

  09-05-2025 09:50 via completesports.com
  Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana had his £350,000 Lamborghini Urus impounded for having no insurance. The 29-year-old, who has made a string of gaffes this season, must now act quickly to get cover or the luxury motor could be crushed. Police pulled over the vehicle at on Wednesday morning while one of his pals was [...]
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• Maresca: Winning ECL Title Will Be Great For Chelsea

  09-05-2025 09:46 via completesports.com
  Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has disclosed that the priority of the team is to win the Europa Conference League title. The Blues reached the final after a 1-0 win against Djurgarden in the second-leg of their semifinal on Thursday night, winning on aggregate 5-1. Reacting after the game, the Italian tactician stated that the Blues’ [...]
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• Nwabali Lacks The Basics As A Goalkeeper –Ex-Bafana Bafana Winger

  09-05-2025 09:10 via completesports.com
  Erstwhile Bafana Bafana of South Africa winger Junior Khanye has said Nigeria international Stanley Nwabali lacks the basics as a goalkeeper and has urged his former club Kaizer Chiefs not to sign the Chippa United first choice. Nwabali has been linked with Chiefs since 2023 as a possible replacement for Itumeleng Khune. The move, however, [...]
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• ‘He Would Be An Excellent Signing’ — Malouda Urges Chelsea To Break Bank For Osimhen

  09-05-2025 08:31 via completesports.com
  Former Chelsea winger Florent Malouda has urged his former club to sign Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen. The Premier League giants have been linked with a number of strikers including Osimhen. The 26-year-old is currently on loan at Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray. The former Lille star has scored 33 across all competitions for the Yellow [...]
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• Arteta Will Win Champions League Soon —Round

  09-05-2025 08:06 via completesports.com
  Former Arsenal assistant coach Steve Round says he’s optimistic the Gunners manager Mikel Arteta will lead the team to Champions League glory very soon. Recall that the Gunners were eliminated from the competition after losing 3-1 on aggregate to Paris Saint Germain in the semi-final. Speaking with BBC, Round noted that Arsenal will win the [...]
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• Mount Equals Beckham’s European Scoring Feat In Man United’s Win Vs Bilbao

  09-05-2025 08:00 via completesports.com
  Mason Mount equaled David Beckham’s European scoring feat after bagging a brace in Manchester United’s 4-1 win against Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League semi-final second leg at Old Trafford on Thursday. United progressed to the final on a 7-1 aggregate after winning the first leg 3-0 at the San Mames. Mount was brought on [...]
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• Postecoglou ´couldn´t be prouder´ of Europa League finalists Tottenham

  09-05-2025 01:47 via soccernews.com
  Ange Postecoglou said he “couldn’t be prouder” of his Tottenham side for “overcoming adversity” to reach the Europa League final. Dominic Solanke and Pedro Porro were on target as Spurs won 2-0 at Bodo/Glimt to complete a 5-1 aggregate victory over the Norwegian outfit and book a date with Manchester United at San Mames on […]
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• Chelsea now ´expect´ to win Conference League final, says James

  09-05-2025 01:30 via soccernews.com
  Chelsea captain Reece James believes the Blues now expect to win the Conference League after booking their place in this month’s final on Thursday. Enzo Maresca’s team will face Real Betis in Wroclaw on May 28 after Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s goal earned a 1-0 second-leg victory over Djurgarden, winning 5-1 on aggregate. Indeed, it is Chelsea’s […]
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• Fiorentina 2-2 Real Betis (3-4 agg, aet): Ezzalzouli the hero as Chelsea final confirmed

  09-05-2025 01:02 via soccernews.com
  Abde Ezzalzouli proved the super-sub as his goal in extra time earned Real Betis a 2-2 draw against Fiorentina to secure a 4-3 aggregate victory and a place in the Conference League final. Antony’s exquisite free-kick had Betis, 2-1 victors in the first leg, ahead in the game, but Robin Gosens’ double saw Fiorentina fight […]
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