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Atlas Lions of Morocco striker Ayoub El Kaabi was the hero, as his late extra-time goal helped Olympiacos edge Fiorentina 1-0 in the final of the Europa Conference League in Athens on Wednesday. Olympiacos is now the first-ever Greek club to win a European trophy. Also, their win means Greece become the 20th country to have a club win a …

CAF CC: Rivers United not Afraid of any Opposition – Acqua – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Acqua told BRL that the team is not new to this stage of the competition and having been there gives them the right mindset. …

Golden Eaglets Ousted from U-17 AFCON – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Despite a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Ghana in the WAFU B U-17 Championship third-place match, the Eaglets’ dreams were dashed when the CAF clarified that only 12 finalists would participate in next year’s AFCON, rather than the anticipated 16 teams.     This …

It’s Status Quo Against Cameroon – Peseiro – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Peseiro had experimented with a 4-3-3 formation in the team’s opening match against Equatorial Guinea, which ended in a 1-1 draw.       However, he has since …

The Super Eagles secured a superb 2-0 win against old rivals Cameroon in Saturday’s round of 16 clash at the AFCON 2023. A brace from Ademola Lookman helped Jose Peseiro’s men into the quarter-finals where they will face Angola on Friday, 2nd February, 2024. Here is Completesports.com’s Super Eagles player ratings against Cameroon. Stanley Nwabali Was never under any form …

Nigerian international, Chidera Ejuke, is set to leave Belgian Pro League outfit, Royal Antwerp, following the expiration of his loan stint. The 26-year-old winger, who scored three goals in 29 league appearances for Antwerp, is reportedly exploring other possibilities in Germany. Ejuke’s contract with his parent club, CSKA Moscow, is due to expire at the end of next month, adding …

Former Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has revealed that Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is playing a key role in Bayern Munich’s push to appoint Vincent Kompany as manager. Recall that Kompany’s appointment may be announced today after both parties have agreed on a deal.   Read Also: Van Dijk: France, England Capable Of Winning Euro 2024 Speaking with …

Nagogo Moses Bako, a passionate advocate for Women’s football, shed light on the challenges faced by female football in Nigeria at the NWFL Annual General Assembly. Read Also: Honourable Minister of Sports Development Visits Nigeria Sports Hall of Fame He expressed his belief that Women’s football has yet to receive the recognition and support it deserves, even as Nigeria celebrates …

Ahmed Olayinka, President Trade Safe FC, a privately owned football club in Lagos, has highlighted the significance of consistency in the success of the club. The journey for Trade Safe FC began three years ago in the NLO 1, where they initially found themselves competing in the third tier of Nigerian football. Read Also: Trade Safe FC Set to Challenge …

Alhaji Gafar Liameed, the boss of 36 Lions FC, shared his thoughts on the recently concluded ‘A Minute in Lagos with Hull City Scouts’ one-day triple-header event. In an interview with Sports247, Liameed highlighted the longstanding tradition of the scouting program, emphasizing that it has been held for over 23 years, with a minimum of two events per year. Read …