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Coronavirus: Premier League Players To Be Banned From Tackling In Training

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Premier League players will be banned from tackling in training as part of ‘Project Restart’ amid the coronavirus outbreak. Training pitches will also be disinfected and groups will be restricted to five players to help combat the spread of the virus. League chiefs want top-flight stars back in action in June and have released a […] The post Coronavirus: Premier League Players To Be Banned From Tackling In Training appeared first on Complete Sports .

Premier League To Hold Conference Calls With Captains, Managers Ahead Restart

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The Premier League will hold conference calls with club captains, managers and medical experts on Wednesday. All 20 top-flight managers will attend the first-of-its kind meeting with Premier League officials to discuss the details of Project Restart. The meetings will include representatives from the Professional Footballers’ Association [PFA] and League Managers Association [LMA] and focus […] The post Premier League To Hold Conference Calls With Captains, Managers Ahead Restart appeared first on Complete Sports .

Joshua, Pulev Get Deadline To Find Venue For World Title Fight

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Anthony Joshua and Kubrat Pulev have been handed three weeks to choose a location for their world title fight, with Britain and Croatia on the current shortlist, according to the Bulgarian’s manager, Ivaylo Gotsev. The British unified heavyweight champion, Joshua, was supposed to meet Pulev at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on June 20, live on […] The post Joshua, Pulev Get Deadline To Find Venue For World Title Fight appeared first on Complete Sports .

Redknapp: Cantona Not In The Same Class As Henry

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Former Liverpool star Jamie Redknapp claims Manchester United legend Eric Cantona was ‘not in the same league’ as his French compatriot and Arsenal great Thierry Henry as a player. Cantona is regarded as one of the club’s all-time greats, and won four Premier League titles before retiring prematurely at the age of 31. Cantona had already quit the game by the time […] The post Redknapp: Cantona Not In The Same Class As Henry appeared first on Complete Sports .

Amuneke: I’m Not Interested In Super Eagles Job

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Former Super Eagles winger Emmanuel Amuneke says he has no interest in coaching the team at the moment. Amuneke, who is currently the sporting director of Egyptian club, El Makkasa has recently been linked with the Super Eagles job with current handler Gernot Rohr yet to reach an agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation. The […] The post Amuneke: I’m Not Interested In Super Eagles Job appeared first on Complete Sports .

Ex-Barcelona President Laporta Plans Guardiola Return If Elected 

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Joan Laporta says he plans to bring Pep Guardiola back to Barcelona if his bid to return as president of the Catalan club in 2021 is successful. Laporta, who was Barcelona president from 2003 to 2010 and was at the helm when Guardiola was promoted from the youth team to manager of the senior team […] The post Ex-Barcelona President Laporta Plans Guardiola Return If Elected  appeared first on Complete Sports .

Neville Advises Solskjaer Against £20m Ighalo Transfer

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Manchester United legend Gary Neville has advised Ole Gunnar Solskjaer against the purchase of Odion Ighalo this summer as he doubts the Nigerian is worth £20million. The 30-year-old signed for United on deadline day in January in a shock loan move from Shanghai Shenhua and the move drew criticism, particularly as Solskjaer had been keen […] The post Neville Advises Solskjaer Against £20m Ighalo Transfer appeared first on Complete Sports .

Musa: No Offer Yet From Galatasaray

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Nigeria winger Ahmed Musa says there have been no offers from Turkish Super Lig champions, Galatasaray despite several reports linking him to the club, reports Completesports.com. Musa has been linked with a move to the Turkish giants, despite an underwhelming campaign in the Saudi Arabia Professional Football League with Al Nassr. The versatile winger has […] The post Musa: No Offer Yet From Galatasaray appeared first on Complete Sports .

Sports Minister Dare Locates Mother Of Late Bada; Donates Cash, Foodstuffs

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The ancestral home of late Nigerian quarter-miler, Sunday Bada, in Odomogun quarters, Ilaere Ogidi in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State came alive on Sunday as his mother Mrs Funmilayo Bada got a soul-lifting gifts of N50,000 and food items such as rice, semovita and beverages from Youth and Sports Development Minister Mr Sunday […] The post Sports Minister Dare Locates Mother Of Late Bada; Donates Cash, Foodstuffs appeared first on Complete Sports .

Aubameyang Promised Late Grandad He Would Play For Real Madrid

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Arsenal skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang said he promised his late grandad he would one day play for Real Madrid. Aubameyang has been linked with a move away from Arsenal and has been attracting interest from some of Europe’s top club’s. Speaking in 2016, Aubameyang – then with Borussia Dortmund – revealed the vow he made and […] The post Aubameyang Promised Late Grandad He Would Play For Real Madrid appeared first on Complete Sports .

Bundesliga Players Face New Dos And Don’ts For Closed-Door Games

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Bundesliga players have been alerted that they will be more responsible and observe certain dos and don’ts when the 2019/2020 season resumes next Saturday, May 16 in order to help in flattening the curve of covid-19 spread. Bundesliga is set to become the first top flight European to defy the coronavirus pandemic and resume action, […] The post Bundesliga Players Face New Dos And Don’ts For Closed-Door Games appeared first on Complete Sports .

Stoichkov: Rijkaard Made The Barcelona Squad Guardiola Inherited 

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Barcelona and Bulgaria legend Hristo Stoichkov claims former teammate Pep Guardiola just got lucky as he inherited an already made team from Frank Rijkaard at the Catalan club. Stoichkov who won the 1994 a Ballon d’Or winner, played side by side Guardiola when Johan Cruyff led Barcelona to their first Champions League triumph in 1992. […] The post Stoichkov: Rijkaard Made The Barcelona Squad Guardiola Inherited  appeared first on Complete Sports .

Manchester United Face Difficult Battle To Keep Ighalo

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Shanghai Shenhua expect Odion Ighalo to return from his loan spell at Manchester United in time for the start of the new Chinese Super League season, which is scheduled to begin in July. Manchester United are keen to extend Ighalo’s loan to cover the end of the Premier League season, the date of which remains […] The post Manchester United Face Difficult Battle To Keep Ighalo appeared first on Complete Sports .

Sports Minister Doles Out Gifts, Cash To Okwaraji’s Mother

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After long years of neglects and abandonment as a result of the demise of her son Samuel Okwaraji who died while playing for Nigeria, respite finally came the way of Okwaraji’s mother, Mrs. Janet Okwaraji from the Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare. The Minister who was represented by Bamidele Ajayi at […] The post Sports Minister Doles Out Gifts, Cash To Okwaraji’s Mother appeared first on Complete Sports .

Emenike Clocks 33 Gets Birthday Wishes From CAF, NFF

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The Confederation of African Football  (CAF) and the Nigeria Football Federation  (NFF) have congratulated former Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Emenike on his 33rd birthday on Sunday, Completesports.com reports. Both football governing bodies sent their birthday wishes through their verified Twitter handles. Also Read: Coronavirus: Abdullahi Happy To Be Back In Training With Bursaspor CAF wrote […] The post Emenike Clocks 33 Gets Birthday Wishes From CAF, NFF appeared first on Complete Sports .

Coronavirus: Abdullahi Happy To Be Back In Training With Bursaspor

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Super Eagles right-back Shehu Abdullahi has expressed his delight after returning to training with his Turkish club Bursaspor, Completesports.com reports. The four-tiers of football was suspended in March by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) due to the coronavirus outbreak. But a few days ago president of the TFF, Nihat Ozdemir, announced that the Turkish Super Lig […] The post Coronavirus: Abdullahi Happy To Be Back In Training With Bursaspor appeared first on Complete Sports .

Nantes Boss Gourcuff Hails ‘Quality Winger’ Simon

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Nantes manager Christian Gourcuff has heaped plaudits on Moses Simon following the Nigerian impressive showing for the club in the French Ligue 1 this season. Simon enjoyed a successful loan spell at Nantes from La Liga side UD Levante this past season and he could soon complete a permanent transfer to the French club. “We […] The post Nantes Boss Gourcuff Hails ‘Quality Winger’ Simon appeared first on Complete Sports .

Tyson Snubs Joshua From List Of Top Five Favourite Modern Day Boxers

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Mike Tyson has picked his five favourite modern day boxers but omitted WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua from the list. AJ’s heavyweight rivals Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder both got a mention after their dramatic pair of WBC title bouts, which saw the first fight end in a split draw […] The post Tyson Snubs Joshua From List Of Top Five Favourite Modern Day Boxers appeared first on Complete Sports .

Three Real Betis Players Contract Coronavirus As LaLiga Plans To Resume June 20

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Three first team players at La Liga club Real Betis have tested positive for coronavirus, according to Cadena Ser. This brings the total cases in the Spanish top flight to six as it plans for a return by June 20.  The names of the three Real Betis players is yet to be made public. All Laliga […] The post Three Real Betis Players Contract Coronavirus As LaLiga Plans To Resume June 20 appeared first on Complete Sports .

Mbappe Wants To Share Ligue 1 Golden Boot With Yedder

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Ligue 1 Golden Boot winner Kylian Mbappe has said the award should be shared between him and Monaco’s Wissam Ben Yedder as both finished on 18 goals this season. The Paris Saint Germain striker was deemed the sole top scorer on Thursday after the league was ended prematurely as he had more goals from open […] The post Mbappe Wants To Share Ligue 1 Golden Boot With Yedder appeared first on Complete Sports .

How Van Dijk Rejected Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City To Join Liverpool

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The Netherlands international and talismanic Liverpool defender, Virgil van Dijk, has revealed how he ignored offers from other Premier League sides like Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea before switching to Liverpool from Southampton in January 2018. Liverpool doled out £75m club record transfer to sign Van Dijk, and the centre-back has been an influential star […] The post How Van Dijk Rejected Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City To Join Liverpool appeared first on Complete Sports .

Ex-QPR Star Taraabt Backs Eze To Lead Club To Premier League

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Former Queens Park Rangers star Adel Taraabt says he hopes England-born Nigerian midfielder Eberechi Eze will lead the London club back to the Premier League, Completesports.com reports. Eze has been impressive for Queens Park Rangers this season which has seen him been linked with a host of Premier League sides. Also Read: Akwuegbu: Why I […] The post Ex-QPR Star Taraabt Backs Eze To Lead Club To Premier League appeared first on Complete Sports .

Drogba Voted Ligue 1’s Top Striker Of The Last 20 Years

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Chelsea and Cote d’Ivoire legend Didier Drogba has been voted by French fans as Ligue 1’s best striker of the last 20 years. Drogba’s choice as the league’s top marks man in the last two decades was announced on Ligue 1’s verified Twitter handle on Saturday. Also Read: Akwuegbu: Why I Now Regret Playing For […] The post Drogba Voted Ligue 1’s Top Striker Of The Last 20 Years appeared first on Complete Sports .

Akwuegbu: Why I Now Regret Playing For Nigeria Instead Of Austria

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Despite an illustrious international career that saw him feature in all categories of the Nigeria’s national teams, Benedict Akwuegbu has sensationally told Completesports.com that he now regrets representing his fatherland in international football instead of Austria that also offered him a great opportunity. Akwuegbu reiterates that after a rewarding 16-year career in the green-white-green colours […] The post Akwuegbu: Why I Now Regret Playing For Nigeria Instead Of Austria appeared first on Complete Sports .

Mayweather Jnr Confirms Retirement From Boxing

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Former American world boxing champion Floyd Mayweather says he is not returning to boxing and has also debunked claims he is broke. Talks that Mayweather  could take on Adrian Broner were dismissed by him as he says he does not want to end up dead like his uncle Roger Mayweather, who passed away in March. But […] The post Mayweather Jnr Confirms Retirement From Boxing appeared first on Complete Sports .

Ekeji’s Imo Deputy Chief Of Staff Appointment Gets NAPHER-SD Thumbs-Up

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Chief Patrick Ekeji, a former Nigeria international and onetime interim Green Eagles coach, has earned praises from professional sport body, National Association for Physical, Health Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance, (NAPHER-SD) following his appointment as Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration) by Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, Completesports.com reports. Ekeji, a retired Director General of […] The post Ekeji’s Imo Deputy Chief Of Staff Appointment Gets NAPHER-SD Thumbs-Up appeared first on Complete Sports .

Collins: It Will Be Weird To Play Bundesliga Games Without Fans

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Paderborn defender Jamilu Collins said it will be strange for clubs to conclude the 2019-20 Bundesliga campaign without fans in the stadium. On Wednesday, the German authorities approved the return of football activities after the Bundesliga was initially suspended to contain the spread of the coronavirus back in March. The campaign will restart on May […] The post Collins: It Will Be Weird To Play Bundesliga Games Without Fans appeared first on Complete Sports .

Atletico Madrid Defender Tests Positive For Coronavirus 

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Atletico Madrid Brazilian full-back Renan Lodi has reportedly tested positive for coronavirus following squad-wide tests this week. Diego Simeone and his players returned to the club’s Ciudad Deporutiba Atletico. de Madrid training ground after lockdown measures in Spain were relaxed Monday. Also Read: Osimhen Ranked 7th In Europe’s Breakthrough Star This Season  All players and staff, who arrived in gloves and […] The post Atletico Madrid Defender Tests Positive For Coronavirus  appeared first on Complete Sports .

Osimhen Ranked 7th In Europe’s Breakthrough Star This Season 

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Super Eagles and Lille striker Victor Osimhen has been ranked seventh breakthrough star in Europe this season, Completesports.com reports. This was according to football facts and statistics website whoscored.com in their countdown of players who have impressed this season. Also Read: Liverpool Eye Saka Transfer Swoop Osimhen has been one of the revelations in Ligue […] The post Osimhen Ranked 7th In Europe’s Breakthrough Star This Season  appeared first on Complete Sports .

Wenger Admits Arsenal ‘Lost Soul’ After Highbury Exit

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Arsene Wenger concedes the demands of modern football meant Arsenal had to move from Highbury to the Emirates. The Gunners left the 38,419 stadium and moved less than a mile to their current home. And while the Emirates is a ground befitting a modern day football giant Wenger concedes Arsenal “left their soul” at their […] The post Wenger Admits Arsenal ‘Lost Soul’ After Highbury Exit appeared first on Complete Sports .

Liverpool Eye Saka Transfer Swoop

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Liverpool have been linked with a swoop for Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka – but the Gunners are reportedly planning to rebuff all interest in the left-back. Saka has impressed after being fast-tracked into the Arsenal team this season after leapfrogging Sead Kolasinac and the injured Kieran Tierney. The 18-year-old, who can play anywhere down the […] The post Liverpool Eye Saka Transfer Swoop appeared first on Complete Sports .

Minister Vows To Recover Missing Nigerian Sports Hall Of Fame Memorabilia

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Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare has vowed to recover all the missing memorabilia that reportedly disappeared from the Hall of Fame that was set up for Nigerian sports icons. Speaking during a visit to the Hall of Fame centre situated inside the main bowl of the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja, […] The post Minister Vows To Recover Missing Nigerian Sports Hall Of Fame Memorabilia appeared first on Complete Sports .

Solskjaer Warns Transfer Market Will Be ‘Completely Different’ Now

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer claims the coronavirus may have ended the days of big spending on players. Premier League clubs are losing millions because of the shutdown and Solskjaer says this will be reflected in the transfer market. United smashed the world record for a defender to sign Harry Maguire for £80million as […] The post Solskjaer Warns Transfer Market Will Be ‘Completely Different’ Now appeared first on Complete Sports .

Oshoala Thrilled As Barcelona Ladies Are Crowned League Champions 

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Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala has has expressed delight after Barcelona Ladies were crowned champions of the Iberdrola League for 2019/20, Completesports.com reports. In a meeting attended by Board of Directors and Delegate Commission of the Royal Spanish Football Federation on Friday, they ratified their proposal made to the Commission of Territorial Presidents last Wednesday, for all non-professional competitions […] The post Oshoala Thrilled As Barcelona Ladies Are Crowned League Champions  appeared first on Complete Sports .

Amuneke Mourns Late NNL, Enugu FA Boss Offor-Okenwa

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Former Nigeria winger, Emmanuel Amuneke, has been grieving over the death of Chidi Offor-Okenwa who passed away in the early hours of Thursday, May 6, 2020 at the age of 50. Amuneke spoke to Completesports.com from Egypt where he currently works as Sporting Director of Misr El Makkasa, an Egyptian Premier League side. The 2015 […] The post Amuneke Mourns Late NNL, Enugu FA Boss Offor-Okenwa appeared first on Complete Sports .

5 Certainties You Possibly Didn’t Know About Antoine Griezmann

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The ‘Little Prince’ is one of the most famous stars in world football, but here are five facts you may not know about FC Barcelona and France striker, Antoine Griezmann. 1. French scouts didn’t rate him It was tough for Griezmann to get his first opportunity in the world of football, as scouts in France […] The post 5 Certainties You Possibly Didn’t Know About Antoine Griezmann appeared first on Complete Sports .

Ighalo Wants Man United  Loan Deal Extended

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Former Nigeria international Odion Ighalo says he hopes his loan deal at Manchester United is extended until the Premier League season is completed. Ighalo joined United from Chinese Super League  (CSL) side Shanghai Shenhua in January and has a contract until 31 May. Premier League bosses hope to resume the season in June but, with […] The post Ighalo Wants Man United  Loan Deal Extended appeared first on Complete Sports .

Osimhen Emerges Fourth Best Scorer In Ligue 1

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Victor Osimhen has emerged as the fourth highest goalscorer in the French Ligue 1 this season, reports Completesports.com. The 2019/2020 campaign was cancelled last week, following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. Osimhen, who joined Lille from Belgian outfit, Sporting Charleroi last summer scored 13 goals and bagged four assists in 27 league appearances for […] The post Osimhen Emerges Fourth Best Scorer In Ligue 1 appeared first on Complete Sports .

Odegbami: I Choose To Be Foolish – Let Gernot Rohr Go!

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This week I was in the clinic for an ‘emergency’ check-up. My Blood Pressure rapidly headed northwards! Professor Akinyanju told me as soon as he checked me that it should never be reported that the Enough Ambassador for Africa, NCD, Champion of ‘Exercise is Medicine’ in Nigeria, and a consultant to the Nigerian Heart Foundation, […] The post Odegbami: I Choose To Be Foolish – Let Gernot Rohr Go! appeared first on Complete Sports .

IFAB Approves FIFA’s Proposal For Five Substitions During Matches

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The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved FIFA’s proposal to make a provisional amendment to ‘Law 3 — The players’, to allow for a maximum of five changes per team. This was confirmed by world football governing body FIFA in a statement released on their official website on Friday. Each team will have three opportunities to […] The post IFAB Approves FIFA’s Proposal For Five Substitions During Matches appeared first on Complete Sports .

Pinnick Confirms Ejaria Has Committed International Future To Nigeria

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President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has confirmed Liverpool loanee Ovie Ejaria has committed his international future to the West African nation. Ejaria was born in England to Nigerian parents, and he trained with the Nigeria U-17 side in 2013. The 22-year-old has previously represented England at the U-20 and U-21 levels. “Yes, […] The post Pinnick Confirms Ejaria Has Committed International Future To Nigeria appeared first on Complete Sports .

Free-Kick Specialist Skov Relishes Great Time So Far At TSG Hoffenheim

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23-year-old Denmark international Robert Skov is in the midst of his first Bundesliga season and has already made a big impression on TSG Hoffenheim fans and opponents alike with his set-piece skills after arriving from FC Copenhagen in July 2019. Skov, a left-back who is also adept as right-winger and full-back has netted three goals […] The post Free-Kick Specialist Skov Relishes Great Time So Far At TSG Hoffenheim appeared first on Complete Sports .

Bundesliga Return Excites Collins

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SC Paderbon defender Jamilu Collins is thrilled with the return of football in Germany. The Bundesliga is expected to resume play next month following the Covid-19 enforced lockdown. “I am happy with the decision made. Everybody has been waiting for this moment, and now it has been made,”Collins told ESPN. “I am really happy that […] The post Bundesliga Return Excites Collins appeared first on Complete Sports .

Dortmund’s Nnamdi Collins Rejects Chelsea Transfer

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Chelsea have reportedly failed with their bid to sign Borussia Dortmund youngster Nnamdi Collins. While Frank Lampard has made a conscious effort to promote a number of academy graduates into the first-team picture, that has not stopped the Blues from scouting the globe for other prospects. According to Bild, the Premier League giants have recently […] The post Dortmund’s Nnamdi Collins Rejects Chelsea Transfer appeared first on Complete Sports .

Thieves Raid Homes Of Chelsea Boss Lampard, Leicester City’s Late Owner 

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Thieves raided the homes of Chelsea ­manager Frank Lampard and Leicester City’s late owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. The burglars stole more than £1million of valuables from billionaire Srivaddhanaprabha house, left as a shrine after his death. Also Read: Yaya Toure Backs Drogba’s Bid For Ivorian FA Presidency The heist in Knightsbridge, West London, came ten days after a […] The post Thieves Raid Homes Of Chelsea Boss Lampard, Leicester City’s Late Owner  appeared first on Complete Sports .

Obasi: I Was Dropped From 2014 World Cup Squad For Refusing To Give Bribe

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Former Super Eagles winger Chinedu Obasi has revealed he was asked to pay a bribe to make the squad to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, reports Completesports.com. Obasi failed to feature in any of Nigeria’s qualifying games for the mundial but claimed he was offered the chance to bribe his way into the […] The post Obasi: I Was Dropped From 2014 World Cup Squad For Refusing To Give Bribe appeared first on Complete Sports .

FIFA, NFF Send Birthday Wishes To Super Falcons Skipper Ebi

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World football governing body FIFA and the Nigeria Football Federation have sent birthday greetings to Super Falcons captain Onome Ebi who turns 37 on Friday, Completesports.com reports. Celebrating Ebi, FIFA wrote on their women’s World Cup Twitter handle: “Happy birthday, @EBIONOME!” While the NFF wrote: “Happy birthday to @NGSuper_Falcons star and four time Nations’ Cup […] The post FIFA, NFF Send Birthday Wishes To Super Falcons Skipper Ebi appeared first on Complete Sports .

CAF: AFCON 2021 May Be Postponed

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Confederation of African Football (CAF) Acting Secretary General, Abdelmounaïm Bah has refused to rule out the possibility of 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) postponement. Bah, who was weighing in on the possibility of tournament happening – says there are chances the showpiece could be pushed if the coronavirus pandemic continues to impede football activity […] The post CAF: AFCON 2021 May Be Postponed appeared first on Complete Sports .

Juventus To Battle Man United, Arsenal For Ndidi

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Serie A champions Juventus have been linked with a move for Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, reports Completesports.com. According to a report in Calciomercato, Juventus have identified the Foxes’ star as the ideal man to bolster their midfielder next season. ”The Leicester midfielder Wilfred Ndidi would have ended up in the sights of the Turin leadership. […] The post Juventus To Battle Man United, Arsenal For Ndidi appeared first on Complete Sports .

Yaya Toure Backs Drogba’s Bid For Ivorian FA Presidency

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Yaya Toure is backing former Ivory Coast team-mate Didier Drogba’s bid to become president of the Ivorian Football Association (FIF). The Chelsea legend announced he would be running for the post in September 2019, though his campaign took a major hit at the end of April. In a recent vote between former Ivory Coast players, […] The post Yaya Toure Backs Drogba’s Bid For Ivorian FA Presidency appeared first on Complete Sports .

Sports Minister Backs Calls For Sport Policy Overhaul In Post Covid-19 Times

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The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, has challenged all stakeholders in the Sports sector to see the COVID19 Pandemic as an opportunity to innovate, to rethink policies and to reassess priorities for the long term. The Minister said this on Thursday 7th May, while presenting his keynote speech during a webinar […] The post Sports Minister Backs Calls For Sport Policy Overhaul In Post Covid-19 Times appeared first on Complete Sports .

Mbappe Awarded Ligue 1 Golden Boot After Season’s Cancellation 

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France and Paris Saint-Germain teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe has been awarded the Ligue 1 Golden Boot following the cancellation of 2019-20 season due to coronavirus. According to reports in France, Mbappe was crowned the Ligue 1 top scorer on Thursday by the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) Mbappe emerged the league’s top scorer despite being level on goals […] The post Mbappe Awarded Ligue 1 Golden Boot After Season’s Cancellation  appeared first on Complete Sports .

Ubah Pens Emotional Tribute To Late NFF Board Member Offor-Okenwa

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Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah has penned an emotional tribute to the late NFF board member and Enugu State Football Association Chairman, Hon. Chidi Offor-Okenwa (pictured above) who passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Ubah, Who is also a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and President, FC Ifeanyi Ubah Football Club, a Nigeria […] The post Ubah Pens Emotional Tribute To Late NFF Board Member Offor-Okenwa appeared first on Complete Sports .

Bayern Munich Appoint Former Player Klose Assistant Coach

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Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have appointed former player and Germany’s all-time leading scorer Miroslav Klose assistant coach for next season. Klose, 41, has been a youth coach Bayern Munich for the past two years after retiring as a player in 2016. He spent four seasons as a player with the five-time European champions from 2007, winning league and […] The post Bayern Munich Appoint Former Player Klose Assistant Coach appeared first on Complete Sports .

Fury’s Dad Challenges Tyson For Fight

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World Boxing Council (WBC) champion Tyson Fury’s dad John says has challenged former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson to a fight. Tyson, 53, has been back in the gym and revealed he is ready to fight again and John, 55, is ready for the challenge. Speaking directly to the camera in a passionate online video, John said: “I’m […] The post Fury’s Dad Challenges Tyson For Fight appeared first on Complete Sports .

Dikko⁩ Dismisses Report Of Concluding NPFL Season In China

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Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) stakeholders and fans have been urged to disregard a fake news that suggested that the suspended 2019/20 season would be concluded in China. The conveyors of the news which seem to have enjoyed viral circulation, claimed that Chairman of League Management Company (LMC), Shehu Dikko disclosed the decision to a […] The post Dikko⁩ Dismisses Report Of Concluding NPFL Season In China appeared first on Complete Sports .

Coronavirus: Premier League To Ban Shirt Swapping,Spitting, Team Celebrations For 12 Months

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Shirt swapping,team celebrations and spitting will be banned when Premier League football returns from the coronavirus blackout, it’s been claimed. The Premier League is pushing ahead with plans to resume matches on June 12 in a bid to finish the season and avoid financial meltdown. According to the Telegraph, strict sanctions will be in place in […] The post Coronavirus: Premier League To Ban Shirt Swapping,Spitting, Team Celebrations For 12 Months appeared first on Complete Sports .

Sports Ministry: Athletes’ Relief Fund Disbursement Is Transparent

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The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has declared that the process of selecting beneficiaries of the Athletes’ Relief Fund is transparent and fair. The Ministry is duly in charge through a committee that was set up by the Minister. According to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development Mr Gabriel […] The post Sports Ministry: Athletes’ Relief Fund Disbursement Is Transparent appeared first on Complete Sports .

NFF Places Okwaraji, Yekini’s Mothers On Monthly Stipend

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The Nigeria Football Federation has placed the mothers of late ex-internationals, Samuel Okwaraji and Rashidi Yekini on a monthly stipend of N30, 000, each, reports Completesports.com. Sports minister, Sunday Dare announced on Thursday that the ministry has placed the two matriachs, on a monthly stipend of N10,000 each. The NFF in appreciation of Dare’s gesture […] The post NFF Places Okwaraji, Yekini’s Mothers On Monthly Stipend appeared first on Complete Sports .

Bundesliga To Now Officially Resume May 16

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The German Bundesliga will now officially resume on May 16, this is according to Christian Seifert CEO Deutscher Fußball Liga (DFL). Seifert confirmed this in a press conference on Thursday in Frankfurt. On Wednesday, the DFL confirmed an approximate starting day from mid-may in their official statement following the green light from Chancellor Angela Merkel and German […] The post Bundesliga To Now Officially Resume May 16 appeared first on Complete Sports .

Rivaldo: Messi Prevents Other Players From Shinning At Barcelona

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Club legend Rivaldo has suggested that Lionel Messi’s status at Barcelona has partly led to Philippe Coutinho failing to impress at Camp Nou. Despite contributing 21 goals from 76 outings in all competitions, Coutinho was loaned out to Bayern Munich last summer, seemingly left with no future at the Catalan giants. Rivaldo feels that the […] The post Rivaldo: Messi Prevents Other Players From Shinning At Barcelona appeared first on Complete Sports .