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• ‘He Has Had A Terrific Season’ — Linekar Lavishes Praise On Iwobi

  05-01-2025 05:53 via completesports.com
  Former England international Gary Linekar has showered encomium on Alex Iwobi for his exemplary displays for Fulham this season. Iwobi has been one of the top performers for Marco Silva’s side in the current campaign. The Nigeria international has racked up five goals and three assists in 19 league appearances for the Whites. Read Also:‘He [...]
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• AC Milan Reject Real Betis Offer For Chukwueze

  21-01-2025 18:47 via completesports.com
  AC Milan have turned down Real Betis offer for Nigeria winger, Samuel Chukwueze, reports Completesports.com. According to Italian news outlet, Gazetta.it, Real Betis want to sign Chukwueze on loan, but are yet to meet Milan’s valuation. The Rooseneri are willing to allow the player leave this month, but on their terms. Read Also:Alexander Isak’s Impressive [...]
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• Cassano: Napoli Should Sign Lookman Ahead Garnacho

  21-01-2025 18:36 via completesports.com
  
  Former Real Madrid striker Antonio Cassano has urged Napoli to move for Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman ahead of Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho in the January transfer window. He made this known amid Lookman’s impressive form for Atalanta, where he he has scored 10 goals in 18 appearances this ongoing season. In a chat [...]
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• Alexander Isak’s Impressive Scoring Run: A Look At Premier League History

  21-01-2025 18:28 via completesports.com
  
  Alexander Isak’s recent form has captured the attention of Premier League fans, with his remarkable scoring streak helping propel Newcastle United up the league table. The Swedish striker has been in sensational form, contributing significantly to his team’s success. His ability to consistently find the back of the net has placed him among some of [...]
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• ‘Lookman Is The Strongest African Footballer’ –Ex Torino Striker

  21-01-2025 18:25 via completesports.com
  Ex-Torino striker Osarimen Giulio Ebagua has described Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman as the strongest African footballer at the moment. Lookman, who was named the African Footballer of the Year, has been enjoying one of his best moments with Atalanta this ongoing season. Speaking with Europa Calcio., Ebagua stated that the Nigerian international has a [...]
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• Man City Sign Brazilian Defender Vitor Reis From Palmeiras

  21-01-2025 15:33 via completesports.com
  Premier League champions Manchester City have announced the signing of 19-year-old Brazilian Defender Vitor Reis from Palmeiras. City said Reis moved to the Etihad Stadium on a four-and-a-half-year deal, keeping him at City until the summer of 2029. “A classy centre-back and regular captain on his journey through Palmeiras’ youth ranks, Reis made his senior [...]
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• Maresca: Don’t Blame Sanchez For Wolves First Goal Against Chelsea

  21-01-2025 14:20 via completesports.com
  Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has disclosed that goalkeeper Robert Sanchez should not be blamed for the goal conceded by the team against Wolves. Recall that the Spain goalkeeper was at fault for Wolves’ goal in Chelsea’s 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge. However, Maresca in a chat with the club’s website, said that mistakes are meant [...]
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• Egypt Will Bank On Salah For 2025 AFCON Success –Zidan

  21-01-2025 14:07 via completesports.com
  Borussia Dortmund legend Mohamed Zidan says Egypt will be relying on Liverpool star Mohamed Salah to lead the country to glory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that the North Africans are the most successful team in the competition’s history, having won the tournament a record seven times since its inception in 1957. [...]
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• NSC Appoints Yusuf Ali CEO Elite Athletes Development Board

  21-01-2025 12:02 via completesports.com
  
  The National Sports Commission, NSC, has announced the composition of its Elite Athletes Development and Podium Board with former Nigerian international Yusuf Ali as the board’s Chief Executive Office , CEO. The 13 member committee will also have Prof. Ken Anugweje as Adviser and Member. Other members of the committee include Dr Emmanuel Igbinosa, Salihu [...]
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• UCL: Olatunji Gears Up For Crucial Clashes Against Inter, Leverkusen

  21-01-2025 11:58 via completesports.com
  
  The UEFA Champions League resumes this week with high-stakes encounters as teams look to solidify their positions in Europe’s premier club competition. Among those eager to shine is Nigerian striker Victor Olatunji, who plies his trade with Czech giants Sparta Prague. Olatunji is preparing for two pivotal fixtures: a showdown against Italian powerhouse Inter Milan [...]
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• Brentford Closing In On Deal For Nigerian Defender

  21-01-2025 11:04 via completesports.com
  
  Brentford are closing in on a deal with Fiorentina for their Italy-born Nigerian defender Michael Kayode. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, negotiations are at the final stages. “Brentford are closing in on Michael Kayode deal with Fiorentina,” Romano wrote on X. “Negotiations at final stages after player’s green light, key details being clarified in [...]
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• Main Events From WTT 2025

  21-01-2025 10:07 via completesports.com
  The world’s table tennis community and fans are impatiently watching the preparations for WTT 2025. The intense competition and unexpected twists are heating up the attention of the whole world and causing frantic activity on betting sites. Promising WTT Contender Muscat 2025 The final players of WTT Contender Muscat 2025 have finally been confirmed. Along [...]
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• Morocco Beats South Africa, Algeria To House African Clubs Association HQ

  21-01-2025 10:02 via completesports.com
  Morocco has been named by CAF as headquarters for the African Clubs Association, ACA, project, edging the pair of fellow North African nation Algeria and South Africa, Completesports.com reports. Morocco and Algeria extended invitations to the ACA Board to come and inspect their facilities, a move that further added weight to their bid and choice. [...]
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• Adarabioyo Delighted To Score In Chelsea Win Over Wolves

  21-01-2025 09:20 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo can’t hide his excitement after scoring his first Premier League goal for the Blues. The centre-back opened scoring for Enzo Maresca’s side in the 3-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Stamford Bridge on Monday night. Marc Cucurella and Noni Madueke were also on target for Chelsea in the thrilling encounter. [...]
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• UCL: Boniface Listed By Bayer Leverkusen For Atletico Madrid Clash

  21-01-2025 07:42 via completesports.com
  
  Victor Boniface has been included in Bayer Leverkusen’s squad for the UEFA Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid. Boniface has been sidelined since sustaining a thigh injury on international duty last November. The 24-year-old is now set to make a return for the Bundesliga champions after recovering from the injury. Read Also:UCL: Aston Villa Can [...]
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• UCL: Aston Villa Can Get Positive Result Against Monaco –Emery

  21-01-2025 07:35 via completesports.com
  
  Aston Villa boss Unai Emery believes his team has what it takes to get a positive result against Monaco in tonight’s Champions League clash. Emery, whose team are enjoying a solid season and pushing for a top six finish in the Premier League, hopes to build on an impressive draw against Arsenal at the weekend. [...]
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• Maresca Gives Worrying Injury Update On Lavia

  21-01-2025 07:23 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has revealed that midfielder Romeo Lavia’s injury is more severe than that of his teammate Enzo Fernandez. The extent of their absence remains uncertain, but Maresca expressed hope for a swift recovery for both players. “Romeo is a more important [injury] than the Enzo one, We don’t know how long they [...]
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• I’m Still Available To Play For Super Eagles — Balogun

  21-01-2025 06:53 via completesports.com
  
  Rangers defender Leon Balogun says he is still available to play for Nigeria, reports Completesports.com. Balogun has been overlooked since coming on as a substitute in Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Sao Tome and Principe in June 2022. The 36-year-old, who has impressed at Scottish giants Rangers this season, declared he [...]
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• Adarabioyo Scores As Chelsea Beat Wolves, End Winless Run In EPL

  20-01-2025 23:47 via completesports.com
  
  Tosin Adarabioyo scored his first goal in the Premier League for Chelsea as the Blues defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on Monday night. Chelsea went into the game on the back of five consecutive Premier League games without a win. Noni Madueke was also on target while Marc Cucurella marked his 100th league [...]
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• Turkish Super Lig: Nwakaeme Bags Second Assist In Trabzonspor 4-0 Win

  20-01-2025 22:29 via completesports.com
  
  Anthony Nwakaeme had an assist as Trabzonspor thrashed Sivasspor 4-0 in the Turkish Super Lig on Monday night. Nwakaeme now has two assists in the Turkish top flight this campaign. The Nigeria striker set up teammate John Lundstram for Trabzonspor’s fourth goal with four minutes left to play. Arsenii Batahov had opened the scoring for [...]
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• Man City Announce Signing Of Uzbekistan Defender Khusanov From Lens

  20-01-2025 20:21 via completesports.com
  
  Premier League champions Manchester City have announced the signing of Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov from Ligue 1 club RC Lens. According to City, Khusanov completed the move after signing a four-and-a-half-year deal. “The Uzbekistan international defender will join up with Pep Guardiola’s squad for the second part of the 2024/25 season, with his contract keeping [...]
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• Don’t Leave Bayern Munich –Kane Tells Dier

  20-01-2025 20:15 via completesports.com
  
  England captain Harry Kane has urged Eric Dier not to leave the club. Recall that Dier joined Bayern this time last year, with Kane having arrived six months prior. On Dier extending his deal, which expires in the summer, Kane stated: “Eric’s been great, he’s been waiting patiently.   Read Also: Pamodzi Calls For Focus, [...]
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• Jose Mourinho Launches New Wine ‘The Special One’

  20-01-2025 18:35 via completesports.com
  Jose Mourinho today (Monday) launched his brand new red wine called ‘The Special One’ on Instagram this morning in classic Jose fashion. The 61-year-old said in a promotion video (via The Sun): “Finals, I’ve won them. Leagues, I’ve conquered them. I’ve never been one of the bottle. I make the bottle. “I prefer not to [...]
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• President Federation Cup: State Competitions Get Underway

  20-01-2025 18:01 via completesports.com
  
  The State preliminaries of this year’s President Federation Cup competition got underway on Monday, with the final matches in the States to be played either 22nd February or 23rd February, according to the NFF Competitions Department. “All final matches in the States are to be played on either Saturday, 22nd February or Sunday, 23rd February [...]
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• Pamodzi Calls For Focus, Support For Chelle Ahead 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

  20-01-2025 17:51 via completesports.com
  Pamodzi Sports Marketing, a leader in sports marketing, sponsorship, hospitality and rights acquisition business with operations in Nigeria, has called on Nigerians to support the Super Eagles and the technical crew led by new Head Coach, Eric Chelle, ahead of the resumption of the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in March. Chelle was [...]
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• Man United Worst Under Amorim –Shearer

  20-01-2025 16:09 via completesports.com
  Premier League legend Alan Shearer has described Manchester United as the worst team under manager Ruben Amorim. Since Amorim’s appointment, United have risen just one place after Ten Hag was sacked in October.  On Sunday, the Red Devils lost 3-1 to Brighton at Old Trafford.   Read Also: Simon Makes Ligue 1 Team Of The [...]
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• Juventus, AC Milan Out Of Scudetto Race –Sacchi

  20-01-2025 15:53 via completesports.com
  Former Italy coach Arrigo Sacchi believes Juventus and AC Milan are completely out of the Serie A title race. He made this known despite Juventus overcoming AC Milan 2-0 on Sunday. Speaking with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Sacchi stated that it will be difficult for Juve and AC Milan to catch up with Napoli and [...]
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• Simon Makes Ligue 1 Team Of The Week

  20-01-2025 15:45 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has been named in Ligue 1 Team of the Week, reports Completesports.com. Simon was outstanding in Nantes’ 1-1 draw with Saint-Etienne on Sunday. The 29-year-old gave Antoine Kamboure’s side the lead 14th minute. The pacy winger has now racked up five goals and five assists in 16 league appearances for [...]
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• I’m Always Willing To Give Everything For Ajax  –Akpom

  20-01-2025 15:39 via completesports.com
  Ajax striker Chuba Akpom has disclosed that he’s always willing to give his very best to the club each time he has the chance to play. Akpom has been playing third fiddle behind the duo of Brian Brobbey and Weghorst in the Ajax striker role.   Read Also: ‘We Should Give Him A Chance’ — [...]
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• I Want To Emulate Mikel  –Ugochukwu

  20-01-2025 15:14 via completesports.com
  Southampton midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu has expressed his desire to follow in the footsteps of former Super Eagles midfielder Mikel Obi.   Ugochukwu netted a goal in Southampton’s 3-2 loss to Nottingham Forest in Sunday’s Premier League game.   Read Also: ICC U-19 W/Cup: Olopade Hails Nigeria Women’s Cricket Team’s Historic Win Over New Zealand   [...]
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