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Sunshine Stars player and former Super Eagles international, Godfrey Oboabona, has lauded the organizers of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) for the notable improvements seen in the league’s quality. Oboabona, who joined Sunshine Stars during the last transfer window, expressed his satisfaction with the positive changes and enhancements witnessed in the league. Read Also: 13th All African Games: Francis …

FC Porto faces a challenge as they head into Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Royal Antwerp, missing three key players, including Nigerian international Zaidu Sanusi. This setback, as reported by Het Nieuwsblad, is a cause for concern for coach Sergio Conceciao. Injuries have sidelined Iván Marcano (defender), Zaidu Sanusi (left back), and Gabriel Veron (forward) for an extended period, leaving …

Victor Osimhen was not at his best as Napoli were eliminated from the UEFA Champions League following a 3-1 defeat to Barcelona. The Blaugurana won the Round of 16 contest 4-2 on aggregate. Osimhen was in action for 90 minutes in the thrilling encounter. Fermin Martin gave Barcelona the lead from a counter attack in the 15th minute. The hosts …

Rivers United skipper Nyima Nwagwa has stated that the Nigeria Premier Football League side is pleased with the goalless draw recorded away against Burkina Faso side Etoile Filante in Yamassoukro and will seek to see off the tie in Porthacourt when they play host to the Burkinabes in the return fixture of the second round of the CAF Confederation cup …

The head coach of Nigeria’s women’s volleyball team, Samuel Ajayi has commended his players for giving the Egyptian team a good fight on matchday 4 of the 2023 African Senior Women’s Nations Volleyball Championship on Saturday. Read Also: Sebastian Coe Re-elected As World Athletics President With the loss to Egypt by 0-3 (14-25, 17-25, 20-25), Nigeria has won two matches …

Victor Boniface is in the running for the UEFA Europa League Goal of the Group Stage award. The 22-year-old was nominated for his superb strike in Bayer Leverkusen’s 5-1 home win against Qarabag. West Ham United’s Lucas Paqueta, Olympic Marseille’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Magnus Wolff Elkrem, Thanjis Dallinga of Toulouse and Villarreal’s Santi Comesana are also nominated for the award. The …

Despite a setback in their recent match against Zimbabwe, Nigeria’s female cricket national team, led by captain Blessing Etim, remains resolute and determined to claim the bronze medal at the ongoing African Games cricket event in Ghana. The team will face Uganda in the third-place match at the Achimota Cricket Oval on Wednesday. Read Also: Godfrey Oboabona Commends NPFL Organizers …

FC Barcelona coach says is important for his team to get a win their UEFA Champions League game on Wednesday, October 25 at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. Barcelona are currently top of their group in the ongoing Champions League and a win in their next game would almost guarantee them a place in the round of 16. The Catalans …

Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq was in action for Real Sociedad against Real Betis at the Anoeta on Sunday. Sadiq showcased his skills for Real Sociedad, entering the field as a second-half substitute.   Following a scoreless first half, the forward was thrown into the action during the second half, attempting to secure a breakthrough for his team. Despite his efforts, …

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is making hay to hire a replacement for Jose Peseiro as Super Eagles Head Coach in April following the departure of the Portuguese at the expiration of his contract, Completesports.com can exclusively report. Over 20 coaches within and outside Nigeria have indicated their interest in the job since the NFF declared the post vacant and …