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By Johnny Edward: Nigeria’s D’Tigers recorded their second win at the FIBA World Cup African qualifiers on Saturday night, defeating Rwanda 111-70 at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Lagos, reports Completesportsnigeria.com. Alex Nwora’s side had earlier on Friday blown out Uganda 109-66 in their opening game. D’Tigers won the first quarter 28-24 […] The post FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: Ruthless D’Tigers Devour Rwanda appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

Uruguay manager Oscar Tabarez has predicted a very tough game for his players when they face France in their Russia 2018 World Cup quarter-final clash next Friday. Uruguay beat Portugal 2-1 in their first knockout stage tie on Saturday night to join France, who had earlier overcome Argentina 4-3 , in the next round. Tabarez […] The post Uruguay Coach Tabarez Expects Tough Time Handling France’s Griezmann, Mbappe appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

Portugal head coach Fernando Santos insists his side were unlucky to go out of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia following the 2-1 loss to Uruguay in their second round contest in Sochi on Saturday. Paris Saint-Germain forward Edison Cavani netted the opener in the seventh minute of the encounter following a cross from […] The post Portugal Coach Santos: Our Defeat To Uruguay Not Fair Result appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

Uruguay forward Edinson Cavani has been voted man of the match in the country’s 2-1 win against Portugal in their 2018 FIFA World Cup second round tie in Sochi on Saturday. It was the first time he will be picking up the award in the competition. The Paris Saint-Germain star netted a brace in the […] The post Cavani Voted MOTM In Uruguay Win Over Portugal appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

Croatia’s coach Zlatko Dalic hopes his captain Luka Modric is named the best player at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia as it will mean Croatia have done something “significant” at the tournament. Modric has been outstanding for Croatia in the group stage, inspiring the Vatreni to amass nine points in a group that […] The post Croatia Coach Dalic Tips Modric For Russia 2018 Best Player Award appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

Edinson Cavani struck twice as Uruguay edged out Portugal 2-1 in their Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup second round fixture at the Fisht Olympic Stadium, Sochi on Saturday. The South Americans will face France who defeated Argentina 4-3 earlier in the day in the last eight. Cavani opened scoring in the seventh minute from a […] The post Cavani Fires Uruguay Past Portugal Into Quarter-Finals As Ronaldo Struggles appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

By James Agberebi: Nigeria striker Anthony Ujah was on target for his Bundesliga club Mainz 05 who thrashed German seventh-tier side JFK SV Phonix 12-0 in a pre-season friendly on Saturday. The game was part of Mainz’s preparation heading into the 2018/2019 German football season. Ujah scored with five minutes remaining in the first half […] The post Ujah Scores In Mainz Pre-Season Friendly Rout Of Phonix appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

By Adeboye Amosu: Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano has announced his retirement from international football following the country’s elimination from the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. La Albiceleste were defeated 4-3 by France in their second round fixture in Kazan on Saturday. The former Barcelona of Spain star featured in all Argentina games in the […] The post Mascherano Quits International Football After World Cup Exit appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

By James Agberebi Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli has described his side’s ouster from this year’s FIFA World Cup in Russia as painful while admitting that the team was built to help captain Lionel Messi create moments of magic which eventually didn’t work out. After scrapping through into the round of 16, Argentina eventually bowed out […] The post Argentina Coach Sampaoli: We Played For Messi To Score But Painful We Crashed Out appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

France coach Didier Deschamps has hailed his team’s fighting spirit in their thrilling 4-3 win against Argentina in the round of 16 of the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup on Saturday. Deschamps side had to come from 2-1 down to eventually win 4-3 after opening the score from the penalty spot by Antoine Griezmann. They […] The post France Coach Deschamps Proud Of Team After Tough Win Vs Argentina appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

By James Agberebi: French teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe picked up the Budweiser Man of the Match award following his impressive display in his side’s 4-3 win against Argentina in the round of 16 of the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup on Saturday. Mbappe was a torn in the flesh for the Argentine defence all through […] The post Mbappe Voted MOTM After Show-stopping Performance In France’s Win Vs Argentina appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

By James Agberebi: Argentina’s campaign at this year’s FIFA World Cup was finally ended after they were outscored 4-3 by France in a thrilling round of 16 clash in Kazan on Saturday. Teenager Kylian Mbappe was the star of the show, scoring two goals, with Antoine Griezmann and Benjamin Pavard the other scorers for France […] The post Mbappe Stars, Messi Fumbles As France Subdue Argentina In Thriler appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

By James Agberebi Nigeria forward Sone Aluko was in action for Championship club Reading in their 2-1 loss to National League side (fifth-tier) Eastleigh in a pre-season friendly match on Saturday. The game was Reading’s first pre-season friendly and is part of their preparations ahead of the 2018/2019 Championship campaign. Paul McCallum opened scoring for […] The post Aluko Features In Action As Reading Lose First Pre-season Friendly appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

Spanish giants Barcelona have been linked with a move for Manchester United’s Nigerian midfielder Tosin Kehinde. According to a report on Manchester Evening News, the 20-year-old’s contract is set to expire at the end of the week, and the LaLiga giants are looking to integrate him into their B team set-up. Kehinde trained with the […] The post Barcelona Interested In Man United’s Nigerian Youngster Kehinde appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

By James Agberebi Former Golden Eaglets star Samuel Chukwueze will be going on pre-season tour with the Villarreal first team ahead of the 2018/2019 La Liga season. This was revealed by a close source to the 2015 U-17 FIFA World Cup winner. Chukwueze’s inclusion in the first team for their pre-season tour is as a […] The post Ex-Eaglet Chukwueze To Join Villareal First Team For Pre-season appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

By Adeboye Amosu Mexico captain Andres Guardado has called on officials to stop Neymar ‘s theatrics because the Brazil forward likes to exaggerate fouls. Mexico will face the Selecao in a 2018 FIFA World Cup round of 16 encounter on Monday. Neymar who plays for French club Paris Saint Germain had a penalty overturned by […] The post Mexico Captain Guardado: Referee Must Stop Neymar From Exaggerating Fouls appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

By Johnny Edward: D’Tigers head coach Alex Nwora has attributed his side’s massive win against Uganda in Friday’s 2019 FIBA World Cup African qualifiers in Lagos to his squads strength in depth, reports Completesportsnigeria.com. Nigeria defeated Uganda 109-66 in their opening game with captain Ike Diogu leading the way with 24 points, seven rebounds and […] The post D’Tigers Coach Nwora Credits Whole Team For Uganda Blowout appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

By Adeboye Amosu: Super Eagles trio Keneth Omeruo, Wilfred Ndidi and Oghenekaro Etebo have been included in authoritative football analysis and statistics website Whoscored.com’s best rated XI of players to have been eliminated from the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The Nigerian trio are joined on the list by notable names like Germany’s Mats […] The post Three Super Eagles Stars Named In Russia 2018 Eliminated Best XI appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

Germany’s 1990 World Cup-winning captain Lothar Matthaus is backing France and Uruguay to see off Argentina and Portugal in their respective round of 16 clashes of the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup on Saturday. Matthaus stated this as a World Cup analyst for SunSport ahead of Saturday’s games. “This is the toughest game (France vs […] The post German Legend Matthaus Backs France, Uruguay To Beat Struggling Argentina, Portugal appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

By Johnny Edward: Kelechi Nwakali will join Portuguese club FC Porto on a season-long loan deal from Arsenal Completesportsnigeria.com reports. It will be the Super Eagles midfielder’s his third loan spell away from Arsenal since he joined in 2016. The 20-year-old midfielder, who shone for the Super Eagles in their friendly with Atletico Madrid in […] The post Nwakali To Join FC Porto On Loan From Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

By Adeboye Amosu: Super Eagles defender Shehu Abdullahi says the team have moved on from their disappointing exit from the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, reports Completesportsnigeria.com. The Super Eagles failed to progress beyond the group stages at the World Cup for the third time after their painful 2-1 defeat to Argentina at the […] The post Abdullahi: Super Eagles Focused On Future After World Cup Exit appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

Former Argentina national team coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino described the team’s dramatic 2-1 win over Nigeria in their final World Cup group stage game “a huge relief” and feels it could spur the Albiceleste on to a deep run at Russia 2018. Following a 1-1 opening day draw against Iceland and a 3-0 loss to […] The post Martino: Win Vs Nigeria Will Make Argentina Improve, France Can Win World Cup appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

Mavin Records Artist, Tiwa Savage’s Ex Husband, Tee billz is finally back on the gram after 8 months hiatus. Tee billz who took a break after his much publicised mental break down in 2016 returned in 2017 after mending this marriage with Tiwa Savage . However,it appears they couldn’t make it work and he reportedly filed for divorce in late 2017. Since then,he took a break from social media.

By Johnny Edward: Nigeria’s D’Tigers began the final round of the FIBA World Cup African qualifiers by defeating Uganda 109-66 at the indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Lagos on Friday night, reports Completesportsnigeria.com. Alex Nwora’s side dominated the game all through after a fiesty start in the opening minutes. D’Tigers won the first […] The post FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: D’Tigers Blow Out Uganda appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

Argentina football legend Diego Maradona has been warned about his future conduct at this year’s FIFA World Cup following reports about him bringing the game into disrepute. Maradona, who captained Argentina to the World Cup title in 1986 and is regarded in some quarters as the best footballer in history, has been the centre of […] The post FIFA Warn Maradona After Unruly Behaviour During Argentina Vs Nigeria Clash appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

Argentina head coach Jorge Sampaoli says he has “complete faith” in the ability of his team to overovercome France in their round of 16 clash of the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup on Saturday. The two-time world champions looked in real danger of crashing out at the group stage before a dramatic 2-1 victory over […] The post Deschamps: France Must Neutralise Messi In Argentina Clash appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

Argentina head coach Jorge Sampaoli says he has “complete faith” in the ability of his team to overovercome France in their round of 16 clash of the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup on Saturday. The two-time world champions looked in real danger of crashing out at the group stage before a dramatic 2-1 victory over […] The post Sampaoli Upbeat About Argentina’s Chances Against France, Explains Aguero Substitution Vs Nigeria appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

By Johnny Edward: Super Eagles striker Olanrewaju Kayode is confident he will be back in the team after being left out of the squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, reports Completesportsnigeria.com. Olanrewaju admitted that it was a tough dealing with being overlooked for the 2018 FIFA World Cup but praised the team […] The post Kayode Praises Super Eagles Despite Early World Cup Exit, Eyes Return To National Team appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

Japan midfielder Yuto Nagatomo reckons that they have nothing to fear when they take on Belgium in Rostov in one of the eight round of 16 clashes at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia on Sunday. Japan qualified for the next round of the competition as runners up in group H, edging Senegal on […] The post Japan Midfielder Nagatomo: Belgium Are Better So We Have Nothing To Lose appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

By James Agberebi Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has stated that his team will not be obssessed about stopping Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo in Saturday’s Round of 16 clash of the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup. Uruguay go into the game on the back of an impressive group stage performance where they secured all nine points. Portugal, […] The post Uruguay Coach Tabarez: One Player Cannot Stop Ronaldo appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

United States of America President Donald Trump has discussed the qualities of Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo with the Portuguese President Marcelo de Souza. Trump and de Souza had a discussion about the Real Madrid superstar at the White House, according to a report in Sky Sports. “They say he is the greatest player,” said Trump […] The post Trump To Portuguese President: How Good Is Ronaldo? Can He Defeat You? appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

Former Nigeria captain Segun Odegbami, in this piece from Russia where he is covering the World Cup, preaches for peace and unity in his country and backs Amaju Pinnick to continue as Nigeria Football Federation President… It’s been a lonely morning. Last night was horrible with the pictures from the carnages in Jos and in […] The post Odegbami: Nigerians Must Be United Like Super Eagles; Pinnick Deserves Support appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

By James Agberebi Captain Hugo Lloris says he and his French teammates are excited about facing Argentina in the round of 16 of the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup on Saturday in Kazan. Argentina scraped through to the knockout stage following a dramatic 2-1 victory over Nigeria in their last group match, finishing as runners-up […] The post France Goalkeeper Lloris: Bring On Argentina! appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

LaLiga, the best league in the world, will be part of the football festivities in Moscow this summer with ‘LaLiga Space,’ an interactive showcase at the heart of the city’s iconic Red Square. The museum, located in the GUM department store, was opened at an event featuring LaLiga Ambassador Diego Forlan, LaLiga’s delegate in Russia […] The post LaLiga Interactive Museum Opens In Moscow’s Red Square appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

By Adeboye Amosu Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Son Heung-min and his South Korea teammates could be drafted into the military as punishment for not reaching the knockout stages of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, according to reports emanating from the country. South Korea laws state that men aged between 18 and 35 must serve […] The post South Korea Players Face Punishment For World Cup Exit appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

Nigerian-born Sammy Ameobi has signed a new two-year deal with Sky Bet Championship club, Bolton Wanderers, reports Completesportsnigeria. com. Ameobi, 26, who was out of contract after joining the Whites permanently last summer, turned down several offers from leading Sky Bet Championship clubs to remain with the Toffees. He made 36 appearances and scored four […] The post Sammy Ameobi Signs New Two-Year Deal With Bolton appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

By James Agberebi: Super Eagles forward Ahmed Musa’s first goal against Iceland has been nominated as one of the best goals scored so far at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Musa’s goal was listed in a poll by CNN Sports posted on their Twitter handle on Friday. The goal scored by Musa against […] The post Musa, Messi Strikes Nominated As Best 2018 World Cup First Round Goals appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

2010 winners take on hosts Russia for a place in the Round of 16 Host nation Russia meet former World Cup winners Spain this coming Sunday (1 July) at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow for a place in the last sixteen of the competition. Spain remain one of the favourites but looked less than sure […] The post World Cup 2018: Spain Look To Continue World Cup Title Challenge appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

Manchester United have ended speculation surrounding Marouane Fellaini’s status by handing the Belgium midfielder a new contract. Fellaini was linked with moves to AC Milan and Arsenal as his contract with United was due to end in June. “Manchester United is delighted to announce that Marouane Fellaini has signed a new contract which will keep […] The post Mourinho “Very Happy” As Fellaini Signs New Man United Deal appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

By Johnny Edward: Kenneth Omeruo is confident the Super Eagles will learn valuable lessons from their painful exit from the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, reports Completesportsnigeria.com. Chelsea defender Omeruo made two appearances for the Super Eagles at the tournament as Gernot Rohr’s side crashed out after losing 2-1 in their final group game […] The post Omeruo Apologises, Confident Super Eagles Will Bounce Back, Unsure Of Chelsea Future appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

Ivoirien football legend Didier Drogba has stated that African countries still have a lot of work to do in order to put up better performances at the FIFA World Cup. Africa’s only hope at this year’s FIFA World Cup Senegal, were also eliminated following their 1-0 defeat to Colombia on Thursday. The West African country […] The post Drogba: African Teams Still Have A Lot To Learn At World Cup appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

Leicester City that parade Nigeria World Cup trio Kelechi Iheanacho, Wilfred Ndidi and Ahmed Musa have announced that they will take on League Two (fourth division) side Notts County, Spanish LaLiga outfit Valencia and French Ligue 1 club Lille in pre-season friendlies ahead of the 2018/2019 English football season. Leicester made the announcement on their […] The post Ndidi, Iheanacho’s Leicester Confirm Valencia, Notts County, Lille Pre-Season Friendlies appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

The World Cup knockout stages kick off in some style with the pick of the last sixteen ties as France take on Argentina in Kazan. Whatever the outcome here, one of the two pre-tournament favourites will be joining Germany in making an early exit from the competition and the stakes are simply huge for both […] The post World Cup: France Vs Argentina Betting Tips appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

By James Agberebi Former Sweden international Zlatan Ibrahimovic has backed his country to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Sweden finished top of Group F on six points and qualified alongside Mexico while world champions Germany and South Korea were eliminated. Ibrahimovic retired from international football following Euro 2016, scoring a record 62 […] The post Ibrahimovic Backs Sweden To Win 2018 World Cup appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

Following the Super Eagles’ ouster at this year’s FIFA World Cup, Completesportsnigeria.com’s JAMES AGBEREBI highlights fallouts for the team… – FUTURE IS BRIGHT FOR THE SUPER EAGLES The expectations on the Super Eagles going into the World Cup was very huge. Following the kind of preparations the team had, there was the belief they would […] The post Bright Future, Time To Retire And Other Fallouts Of Super Eagles World Cup Exit appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

Germany’s ouster from the 2018 World Cup is still generating a huge debate and midfielder Toni Kroos, whose last-minute goal against Sweden kept his country in the World Cup going into the final game, has bluntly said they deserved to be kicked out of the competition if they couldn’t get a result against South Korea. […] The post Germany Midfielder Kroos: If We Couldn’t Beat Korea Then We Deserved To Be Kicked Out Of The World Cup appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

Belgian coach Roberto Martinez has stated that his side were deserving of their win against England in their final Group G game of the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Thursday night. A brilliant strike from Adnan Januzaj secured the win for Belgium who finished top of the group on nine points, three points ahead of […] The post Martinez: Belgium Deserved To Beat England, We Must Be Ready For Japan appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

The beautiful city of Calabar, considered to be every tourist’s dream destination and a city that has warmly accommodated the national teams in times past, has stood solidly behind the Super Eagles despite the team’s elimination from the Russia 2018 World Cup. Calabar people, known to be very passionate about football and vocal in their […] The post Calabar ‘This Is Naija’ Fans Hail Super Eagles Despite World Cup Exit appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .

By Kayode Ogundare Nigerian international Mikel Agu is set for a play-me or sell-me talk with Portuguese giants FC Porto when he reports for pre-season duties next week, completesportsnigeria.com reports. Mikel, who’s contracted to FC Porto until 2021, has spent the last three seasons on loan away from the club but insists he’s now tired […] The post Mikel Agu Set For Showdown Talks With FC Porto appeared first on Complete Sports Nigeria .