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Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor have announced the signing of Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel, reports Completesports.com Mikel penned a two-year contract with Trabzonspor with the option to extend for a further year. “A 2 + 1 year agreement was signed with the free captain of the Nigerian National Team, Professional Footballer John Mikel Obi, […] The post Mikel Joins Turkish Club Trabzonspor On Two-Year Contract appeared first on Complete Sports .

Nigeria’s Blessing Okagbare scorched to a new 22.05 seconds personal season’s best to earn her first victory at the Pre-Fontaine IAAF Diamond League win on her 10th attempt, Completesports.com reports. The elegant and beautifully built Nigerian was not considered favourites for the win in a lineup featuring Jamaica’s world leader at 22.00 seconds, Elaine Thompson […] The post Incredible Okagbare Blazes To 1st Pre-Fontaine DL Win In 22.05 Secs; Now 2nd On IAAF 2019 List appeared first on Complete Sports .

YBNL Boss, Olamide releases the official version for his song ‘ Totori ‘ featuring Veteran producer, ID Cabasa & Starboy, Wizkid. Nevertheless, Olamide has opened 2019 with ‘Woske‘ and a freestyle ‘Buga Small Small‘, on the other-hand, Wizkid dropped “Jah Bless Me” few day ago. DOWNLOAD MP3 The post Olamide – Totori Ft. Wizkid & Id Cabasa appeared first on NaijaExclusive .

Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo says Sunday’s shocking defeat to Madagascar is a wake-up call to the side as they continue their chase for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title in Egypt, Completesports.com reports. The West Africans who are already through to the Round of 16 after winning their opening two games against Burundi […] The post Ighalo: Defeat To Madagascar Is Wake-up Call For Super Eagles appeared first on Complete Sports .

Former Super Eagles defender Joseph Yobo says the team didn’t play with much hunger in their 2-0 loss to Madagascar in Sunday’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Group B encounter at the Alexandria Stadium, Completesports.com reports. The Barea put up a fine performance to stun the three-time African champions who were poor all through. Lalaina […] The post Yobo: Super Eagles Didn’t Show Enough Hunger For Victory Against Madagascar appeared first on Complete Sports .

Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr believes his side can still win a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title despite their shocking 2-0 loss to the Barea of Madagascar in their last Group B match at the Alexandria Stadium on Sunday, reports Completesports.com. The West Africans who are already through to the Round of 16 […] The post Rohr: Losing To Madagascar Not Shameful; Eagles Can Still Win AFCON 2019 appeared first on Complete Sports .

Completesports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU assesses the performance of the Super Eagles, player-by-player, in their AFCON 2019 Group B 2-0 defeat to the Barea of Madagascar at the Alexandria Stadium on Sunday, June 30 2019. IKECHUKWU EZENWA 5/10 Picked the ball out of his net twice, although he was not at fault for the two goals conceded […] The post AWFUL!: Super Eagles’ Rating In 2-0 Defeat To Madagascar appeared first on Complete Sports .

Madagascar created one of the shocking results in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations by beating three-time champions Nigeria 2-0 in their Group B encounter at the Alexandria Stadium on Sunday, reports Completesports.com Lalaina Nomenjanahary and Carolus Andriamatsinoro got the goals for Barea who recorded their first win against the Super Eagles. The […] The post Fearless Madagascar Stun Poor Eagles To Win AFCON 2019 Group B; Guinea Pip Burundi appeared first on Complete Sports .

Welcome to the Completesports.com’s live blogging of Nigeria’s Super Eagles vs Madagascar – a Group B game at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt Stay tuned here for the live updates of the proceedings as they unfold inside the Alexandria Stadium The post Live Blogging: Madagascar Vs Nigeria (AFCON 2019) appeared first on Complete Sports .

Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly not prepared to sell Neymar in this summer’s transfer window. The 27-year-old is said to have told PSG that he wants to leave ahead of the 2019-20 campaign with Barcelona strongly linked with a swoop for the Brazil international. However, according to Telefoot, the French champions are not prepared to allow […] The post PSG Not Willing To Sell Neymar This Summer appeared first on Complete Sports .

Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has recalled the team’s captain John Mikel Obi and centre-back William Troost-Ekong for today’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Group B clash against the Barea of Madagascar, reports Completesports.com. Both players started Nigeria’s opening game in the competition against Burundi but were left on the bench in Wednesday’s 1-0 […] The post Rohr Recalls Mikel, Troost-Ekong For Super Eagles, Madagascar Clash appeared first on Complete Sports .

Super Eagles players have been paid their outstanding bonuses and allowances ahead of today’s Group B clash against the Barea of Madagascar, reports Completesports.com. The buildup to Wednesday’s clash with Guinea had suffered a setback as a bonus row hogged the headlines, with players boycotting the pre-match conference and arrived late for training. However, they […] The post AFCON 2019: Super Eagles Get Outstanding Allowances, Bonuses Ahead Madagascar Game appeared first on Complete Sports .

Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi says head coach Unai Emery will be expecting significant improvement next season. Having lost to Chelsea in the Europa League final in May, Arsenal will be back in the same competition next season after a fifth-place finish in Emery’s first season in charge. Iwobi does not think the Spanish manager will […] The post Iwobi Targets Champions League Qualification With Arsenal Next Season appeared first on Complete Sports .

Gernot Rohr will lead out the Super Eagles against the Barea of Madagascar on Sunday – their last Group B match of AFCON 2019, knowing he has an obligation to ‘fight’ his ‘in-laws’ and possibly seal Nigeria’s top position in the group, then stand in good stead to also go past a Round of 16 […] The post Rohr Targets 19th Win As Eagles Coach Against ‘In-Laws’ Madagascar appeared first on Complete Sports .

Former Super Eagles defender, Elderson Echiejile, and Finnish club HJK Helsinki have parted ways three months after the player’s arrival at the club, reports Completesports.com. Echiejile only linked up with the Veikkausliiga champions in March this year penning a one-year contract with the club. “HJK and Elderson Echiejile have canceled their contract, and Elderson is […] The post Echiejile Terminates Contract With Finnish Club HJK Helsinki appeared first on Complete Sports .

Tanzania’s Taifa Stars will conclude their 2019 AFCON Group C campaign on Monday with a decisive match against leaders, Algeria. Their Nigerian coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, believes it’s not over until it’s over regarding their outside chance of reaching the Round of 16, Completesportsnigeria.com reports Although the East Africans lost their first two games to Senegal […] The post Amuneke: Tanzania Have Everything To Play For Against Algeria appeared first on Complete Sports .

Super Eagles defenders, Jamilu Collins and Shehu Abdullahi are unavailable for Nigeria’s final AFCON Group B match against the Barea of Madagascar on Sunday, due to injuries, reports Completesports.com. Collins who trained separately from the rest of the squad on Friday has been sidelined since picking up an injury in training on the eve of […] The post Collins, Abdullahi Still Unfit; To Miss Super Eagles – Madagascar Clash appeared first on Complete Sports .

Madagascar head coach Nicolas Dupuis is confident his side can beat one of the AFCON 2019 title favourites, Nigeria, in Sunday’s Group B encounter at the Alexandria Stadium, reports Completesports.com. The Barea who are appearing in their first Africa Cup of Nations finals are on the brink of securing a place in the knockout out […] The post Madagascar Coach, Dupuis : We Can Beat Super Eagles appeared first on Complete Sports .

Super Eagles vice-captain Ahmed Musa says the team is not distracted by the wrangling over the non payment of their bonuses by the Nigeria Football Federation as they continue their spirited chase for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title in Egypt, Completesports.com reports. The Super Eagles players shunned a pre-match press conference and threatened […] The post Musa: Eagles Focused on Madagascar Match, Not Distracted By Bonus Row appeared first on Complete Sports .

Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr anticipates a tough battle against debutants Madagascar in Sunday’s Group B clash at the Alexandria Stadium, reports Completesports.com. The three-time winners are already through to the Round of 16 after winning their opening two games against the Swallows of Burundi and Syli Nationale of Guinea. Madagascar who are second […] The post Rohr: Madagascar Will Be Tough; Expect Changes For Eagles’ Victory appeared first on Complete Sports .

Chelsea are unwilling to bulge over the transfer fee for Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo amid strong interest from Spanish club Leganes, Completesports.com reports. Omeruo, 25, linked up with Chelsea from Belgian side, Standard Liege in January 2012, but is yet to feature in an official game for the Blues. He spent last season on loan […] The post Chelsea, Leganes Yet To Reach Agreement On €7m Omeruo For Permanent Transfer appeared first on Complete Sports .

Turkish Super League champions Galatasaray have announced the signing of Nigeria defender Valentine Ozornwafor on a four-year contract, reports Completesports.com. The Turkish champions snapped up the centre-back after his fine defensive displays at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland. Ozornwafor joined the Turkish champions from Nigeria Professional Football League outfit, Enyimba. Galatasaray paid […] The post Ozornwafor Joins Galatasaray From Enyimba For €300K appeared first on Complete Sports .

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has backed Lionel Messi to continue being La Albiceleste talisman as they look to edge out host nation and archrival Brazil in the semi-final of the 2019 Copa America on Wednesday. Messi has come under criticism in his home country about his form for the national team which has fail to […] The post Brazil vs Argetina: Scaloni Talks Up Messi Factor Ahead Semi-Final Clash appeared first on Complete Sports .

Lionel Messi led Argentina to edge out Venezuela 2-0 in their Friday’s quarter-final match of Copa America 2019 at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, and they will face fellow South American football superpowers Brazil in the semi-final on Wednesday. A goal in each half by Lautaro Martinez, in the 10th minute and super […] The post Argentina Face Brazil In Copa America Semis After Q-Final Win Vs Venezuela appeared first on Complete Sports .

Rivers United on Friday edged out Lobi Stars 5-3 on penalty kicks in their thrilling Aiteo Federation Cup quarter-final clash that ended goalless inside regulation time at the Ijebu Ode Stadium, Completesports.com reports. In another Aiteo Federation quarter-final match played on Friday, Kano Pillars decimated Aklosendi 4-0 in Kaduna to book a semi-final ticket, while […] The post Aiteo Federation Cup Semis: Rivers United, Tornadoes Clash; Kano Pillars Face Calabar Rovers appeared first on Complete Sports .

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina is set to feature in the 2019/2020 UEFA Europa League qualifying campaign with his club, Torino – an opportunity created by the ousting of AC Milan who will forfeit their spot as punishment for breaching Financial Fair Play rules, Completesports.com reports. Milan have been banned from participating in any of […] The post Aina’s Torino Get Europa League Qualifying Spot After AC Millan Ban appeared first on Complete Sports .

Let’s face it. You haven’t truly made it in pro boxing unless you’ve fought in Las Vegas. Whether it’s at Caesars Palace, Mandalay Bay, the MGM Grand, T-Mobile Arena or a more modest venue, all the star pugilists of modern times have stepped between the ropes in Sin City. Mike Tyson, Wladimir Klitschko, Tyson Fury and Deontay […] The post Why Oleksandr Usyk Hopes For A Heavyweight Debut In Vegas appeared first on Complete Sports .

Things are not very well with funding sports in Nigeria. The country was reminded again this past week, in Egypt and in France. It has become extremely rare for any national team of Nigerian athletes to attend an international event and come back without a scandal of some sort around the management of funds, particularly […] The post Odegbami: The NFF and the Sports Ministry – the Endless Crisis! appeared first on Complete Sports .

Madagascar head coach Nicolas Dupuis is firmly focused on his side’s AFCON 2019 Group B fixture against the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Sunday at the Alexandria Stadium, reports Completesports.com. The island nation defeated Burundi 1-0, courtesy of a fantastic 76th-minute free-kick converted by Marco Ilaimaharita in their second Group B game on Wednesday. After […] The post Madagascar Coach, Dupuis: ‘Job Not Done Yet; We’ve Nigeria To Think About’ appeared first on Complete Sports .

Super Eagles midfielder, Oghenekaro Etebo, has described Nigeria captain, John Obi Mikel, as a ‘good leader’ performs his role on and off the pitch, Completesports.com reports. The former Warri Wolves ace spoke after Mikel played his captaincy even as an unused substitute in Super Eagles’ 1-0 over the Syli Nationale of Guinea on Wednesday to […] The post Etebo: Mikel Is Good Leader: Motivates Us On And Off The Pitch appeared first on Complete Sports .

Trending On Complete Sports showcases the trending stories making the rounds this week on Complete Sports, they are the Editors “Pick of the week” You can click on the link to read the full story. Enjoy! Zidane Backs Algeria To Win AFCON 2019 Title Rangers Embark On Two-Week Break After NPFL Championship Play-offs Omeruo’s Sublime Header Against Guinea, […] The post Trending On Complete Sports 28.06.19 appeared first on Complete Sports .

Italian Serie side AC Milan have been banned from next season’s Europa League over breaches of Financial Fair Play (FFP) Rules. There was an agreement between European football ruling body UEFA and Milan over the violation its Financial Fair Plar (FFP), which the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) has upheld, hence the use of […] The post AC Milan Banned From 2019/20 Europa League Over Breaching Of Financial Fair Play appeared first on Complete Sports .

The African Cup of Nations is in full swing and we’ve taken a look at five Premier League-based stars representing their respective countries in Egypt. Mohamed Salah (Egypt) Probably the most obvious choice, Liverpool and Egypt star Mohamed Salah will be looking to back-up his Champions League success with the Reds by taking the AFCON […] The post Premier League Stars On AFCON Duty appeared first on Complete Sports .

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will hold an open training session today (Friday) ahead of Sunday’s AFCON 2019 Group B clash against the Barea of Madagascar, reports Completesports.com. The training session at the Arab Academy of Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, Alexandria, will start at 5.30pm local time. However, the last training session which will take place […] The post Eagles To Hold Open, Closed-Door Training Sessions Ahead Madagascar Clash appeared first on Complete Sports .

Rafa Benitez has hardly enjoyed a smooth ride as Newcastle manager, with speculation over his future having been rife ever since he took over the reins in March 2016. However, after masterminding the Magpies return to the Premier League and re-establishing them as a top-flight club, the time has now come for the 59-year-old to […] The post Benitez Exit Leaves Newcastle Back To Square One appeared first on Complete Sports .

Tanzania head coach Emmanuel Amuneke has blamed inexperience and lack of exposure for his side’s poor performance at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, reports Completesports.com. The Taifa Stars’ chances of qualifying for rhe Round of 16 are now very remote following a 3-2 loss to East African rivals, Kenya on Thursday. They […] The post Amuneke Attributes Tanzania’s AFCON 2019 Poor Run To Inexperience appeared first on Complete Sports .

DM Records Boss, Timaya is out with a brand new song titled ‘ 2 Stoopid ‘ Produced by Masterkraft. This comes on the heels of the massive success from his previously released project, ‘Chulo Vibes‘ EP which houses 9-tracks. DOWNLOAD MP3 The post Timaya – 2 Stoopid appeared first on NaijaExclusive .

Former Nigeria defender, Ben Iroha says fate would have been cruel to Super Eagles if the three-time African champions had failed to edge Guinea in Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations Group B tie decided in Alexandria, Completesports.com reports. Iroha spoke from his Texas, USA, base when Completesports.com called him up late Wednesday night after the […] The post Iroha: Eagles Won Convincingly Vs Guinea, Burundi; Will Score More Goals appeared first on Complete Sports .

Naira Marley returns with a brand new single titled ‘ Soapy ‘ (Inside Life), produced by Rexxie. Naira Marley has been so relevant in the music scene after his release from the EFCC custody, he keeps his fan base growing with a new banger released under MOVES Recordings. DOWNLOAD MP3 The post Naira Marley – Soapy appeared first on NaijaExclusive .

Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates know that they have big hurdle in Venezuela to scale if they must advance further at the ongoing Copa America in Brazil, and the nemesis’ team’s striker Salomon Rondon boasts they set to poop la Albiceleste’s party in the Friday’s quarter-final clash at Maracana Stadium. Argentina beat Venezuela in […] The post Copa America Q-Finals: Rondon Boasts Venezuela Will Knockout Messi’s Argentina appeared first on Complete Sports .

Victor Osimhen is doubtful for Nigeria’s last AFCON 2019 Group B game against the Barea of Madagascar on Sunday after picking up what looked like a groin injury in the team’s training session at the Arab Academy of Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, Alexandria on Thursday morning, reports Completesports.com. Osimhen, Completesports.com learnt, was able to […] The post Osimhen Injured In Eagles’ Training, May Miss Madagascar Clash appeared first on Complete Sports .

Madagascar’s Marco Ilaimaharitra scored a spectacular second half free-kick to secure a 1-0 win over Burundi in their second AFCON 2019 Group B match in Alexandria on Thursday, Completesports.com reports. Madagascar dominated possession in the first half with Fanava Imá Andriatsima at the center of attack for the Barea. Burundi sat back and relied upon […] The post Madagascar Pip Burundi 1-0, Now 2nd In AFCON 2019 Group B Behind Nigeria appeared first on Complete Sports .

Former Super Eagles captain, Kanu Nwankwo is in Egypt, enjoying the 32nd Africa Cup of Nations. Completesports.com presents his opinions on the proceedings in Egypt so far which he voiced out in a short video published on CAF’s social media platforms. Excerpts… On Rating Of AFCON 2019 So Far It’s a fantastic atmosphere. Egypt is […] The post Kanu: Eagles Have Shown Nigeria Can Win; AFCON 2019 Title Race Very Open appeared first on Complete Sports .

Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr says he is not worried over his side’s inability to score more than two goals in two games so far at the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, Completesports.com reports. The three-time African champions have scored twice in their opening two games in the competition despite the […] The post Rohr Not Worried Over Eagles’ Few Goals In Two AFCON 2019 Games appeared first on Complete Sports .

Barcelona vice-president Jordi Cardoner says it’s not a surprise thing to him that Neymar desires ending his Paris Saint-Germain career and return to Barcelona. According to a report by Sport.es, negotiation between French Ligue 1 side PSG and Barcelona for Neymar to return to the La Liga club is currently in the early stages. “It […] The post Cardoner: ‘That Neymar Wants Return To Barcelona Doesn’t Surprise Me’ appeared first on Complete Sports .

Additionally, the USA lead odds to claim their fourth title, followed by hosts France. Italy and Norway come in as the main underdogs The eighth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup is narrowing down and the top sides are battling it out to take the trophy home. The quarter-finals begin on Thursday, 27 June, […] The post FIFA Women’s World Cup Quarter-Final Stage Preview: England, USA, Germany And Netherlands To Make It To Semis appeared first on Complete Sports .

Southampton are weighing up a move for Spezia forward David Okereke as they grow increasingly frustrated in their attempts to land Che Adams. Southampton have seen two bids rejected for Adams, Birmingham’s 22-goal top scorer last season. The latest was £14m. Boss Ralph Hasenhuttl is keen to go ahead with his planned overhaul of his […] The post Southampton Step Up Pursuit Of U-23 Eagles Forward Okereke appeared first on Complete Sports .

Former Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo has sung the praise of Kenneth Omeruo who bagged the Super Eagles’ goal in a 1-0 victory against Guinea on Wednesday, Completesports.com reports. A lovely header from Omeruo in the 73rd minute was enough to help Nigeria secure a 1-0 win over their West African neighbours at the Alexandria Stadium. […] The post Yobo Hails ‘Imperious’ Omeruo, Eagles On Victory Against Guinea appeared first on Complete Sports .

Naby Keita is refusing to give up on the possibility of his country, Guinea making it to the last 16 of the 32nd Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt despite suffering a 1-0 loss to Nigeria on Wednesday, Completesports.com reports. Keita failed to spark Guinea’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign into life as central defender, […] The post Keita: ‘It Wasn’t Guinea’s Day Vs Nigeria, We’ll Fight Till The End’ appeared first on Complete Sports .

Kenneth Omeruo, Nigeria’s goal-scorer and man-of-the-match in Wednesday’s 1-0 triumph over the Syli Nationale of Guinea has insisted that victory will motivate him and his teammates as they aspire to win the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, Completesports.com reports. Omeruo scored the only goal of the game as Nigeria overcame Guinea to become the first […] The post Omeruo: ‘I’m Please To Score Against Guinea, Victory Will Motivate Eagles’ appeared first on Complete Sports .

Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr is satisfied with his players’ performance in their 1-0 win against Guinea at the Alexandria Stadium on Wednesday, Completesports.com reports. Kenneth Omeruo netted the winning goal for Nigeria in the 73rd minute of the keenly contested encounter. The Super Eagles maintained top spot in Group B with six points […] The post Rohr Satisfied With Eagles’ Performance In Win Against Guinea appeared first on Complete Sports .

Guinea coach Paul Put has blamed his team’s lack of concentration for their 1-0 loss to the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Wednesday’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Group B clash at the Alexandria Stadium, reports Completesports.com. Kenneth Omeruo netted the winning goal for Nigeria in the 73rd minute of the keenly contested encounter. The […] The post Put: Guinea Paid For Loss Of Concentration Against Super Eagles appeared first on Complete Sports .