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New Fiorentina coach Stefano Pioli has reflected on working with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr.

A Scudetto winner with AC Milan, Pioli has taken charge of Fiorentina after leaving Al-Nassr over the summer.

In a chat with the club’s website, Pioli stated that coaching the Portuguese international made his job easy.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/coaching-ronaldo-is-easy-pioli/

Ademola Lookman has returned to Bergamo, and is preparing to train with his Atalanta teammates.

Lookman shunned training for several days without permission to force a move to Inter Milan.

Read More:https://www.completesports.com/lookman-returns-to-atalanta-training-atalanta/

Congo striker Gosim Duvan Elenga says the team is determined to beat Nigeria in their last group game at the 2024 African Nations Championship.

The Group D encounter will hold at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, Dar es Salaam.

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Head coach of Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champions, Justin Madugu, has expressed joy at being nominated for the 2025 Ballon d’Or Coach of the Year Award for Women — the Women Johan Cruyff Trophy, reports Completesports.com.


Madugu made the five-man shortlist alongside Chelsea Women’s Sonia Bompastor, Arsenal Women’s Renee Slegers, Brazil Women’s Arthur Elias, and England Women’s Sarina Wiegman.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/my-ballon-dor-nomination-will-inspire-african-coaches-to-greater-heights-madugu/

Super Falcons of Nigeria captain Rasheedat Ajibade has been linked with French women’s League giants Paris Saint-Germain.

This transfer was reported on the X handle of IRP, a platform that report everything PSG women’s team.

“PSG strikes hard: total agreement for Ajibade!” it stated.

“Freshly crowned African champion, the 25-year-old Nigerian striker is expected to soon join the capital to bring her experience.

“A reinforcement that addresses a need in the Parisian offensive area.”

Last month (July), Ajibade captained the Super Falcons to a record-extending 10th WAFCON title.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/ajibade-set-to-join-french-giants/

Bello Hails Fashola’s Storytelling Skills
A UK-based Nigerian IT professional, Moshud Bello, has likened former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), to former United States President Barack Obama, praising his storytelling ability during public speeches Completesports.com reports.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/fashola-powerful-speech-on-nigerian-sports-reform-earns-obama-comparison-from-uk-based-it-expert/

Sudan forward Abdel Raouf Yagoub has mocked the home-based Super Eagles following their Group B encounter at the 2024 African Nations Championship.

Kwesi Appiah’s side thrashed Nigeria 4-0 in the game played at the Amman Stadium, Zanzibar on Tuesday night.

His Excellency, Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), has said that modern, community-based sports arenas integrated with transport infrastructure are crucial for reviving Nigeria’s sporting culture and attracting fans back to stadiums, Completesports.com reports.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/safe-modern-sports-arenas-will-revive-nigerias-sporting-culture-fashola/

Paris Saint-Germain Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi has broken his silence in response to the rape accusations he has faced in recent days.

On Saturday, Hakimi sat down with Bertrand Latour for an in-depth interview broadcast on Canal+ (Foot Africa).

Hakimi was questioned on several topics, from the possibility of reclaiming the Champions League to his chances of winning the Ballon d’Or.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/hakimi-breaks-silence-on-rape-allegations/

Falconets head coach Moses Aduku has invited 35 players for next month’s 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Rwanda.

Aduku named four goalkeepers, 11 defenders, nine midfielders and 11 strikers on the list.

Read Also;https://www.completesports.com/fifa-u-20-wwcq-aduku-invites-35-players-for-falconets-vs-rwanda/

Former Napoli sports chief Pierpaolo Marino has accused Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman of being ungrateful to Atalanta.

Recall that the reigning African Player of the Year has grown increasingly frustrated with the Serie A club after they rejected Inter Milan’s latest €45 million bid for him.

The Nigerian international has made it clear that he wants to leave Atalanta for the Nerazzurri this summer.

Speaking with RAI 2, Marino stated that Lookman should show some respect to Atalanta even if he wants to leave the club.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/marino-lookman-has-been-ungrateful-to-atalanta/

Sky Bet Championship club Leicester City have turned down Valencia’s late offer for Wilfred Ndidi, reports Completesports.com.

The Foxes, according to multiple sources, have accepted Turkish Super Lig giants, Besiktas bid for the Nigeria international.

Besiktas have agreed to pay €9.5m for the defensive midfielder, with only minor details left.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/leicester-city-reject-valencias-bid-for-ndidi/

The hierarchy of Edel FC, a Nigeria National League (NNL) second-tier club, have exclusively informed Completesports.com that they are aware of the departure of their top scorer, Chindi Merpring, to Abia Warriors.

Merpring netted four goals during the concluded 2024/2025 NNL campaign, as Coach Sylvanus ‘Quick Silver’ Okpalla’s rescue mission achieved the desired outcome.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/nnl-edel-fc-confirm-departure-of-hot-shot-merpring-to-abia-warriors/

D’Tigress player Amy Okonkwo has been included in the FIBA AfroBasket 2025 All Star Team.

The All Star Team was announced on the X handle of FIBA women’s AfroBasket on Tuesday.

Okonkwo played a key role in D’Tigress’ successful run to this year’s AfroBasket in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/okonkwo-makes-fiba-afrobasket-2025-all-star-team/

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been granted conditional bail after appearing in court on rape and sexual assault charges, Sky Sports reports.

The five charges relate to three women and the offences are reported to have taken place between 2021 and 2022. Partey denies all the charges against him.

The hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday lasted less than 15 minutes. Partey was not asked to enter a plea, but only if he understood the charges and the conditions of his bail.

Partey’s case has now been transferred to a Crown Court for trial. He is next due in court at the Old Bailey on September 2.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/partey-granted-bail-on-rape-charges/

Former Barcelona president Joan Gaspart has disclosed that Marcus Rashford is better than Athletic Bilbao star, Nico Williams.

His comments came in response to criticism from Inaki Williams after the younger Williams turned down a move to Blaugrana and instead signed a long-term extension with Athletic Club.

Gaspart, who was president at Barcelona from 2000 to 2003, has a reputation for explosive interviews and he is confident the situation worked out better for his old team in the end.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/rashford-better-than-williams-ex-barca-president/

Former Nigeria international Ifeanyi Udeze has charged players of the Super Eagles to use the Super Falcons Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 success as motivation.

The Super Falcons clinched a record-extending 10th WAFCON title after defeating hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final at the weekend.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/super-eagles-must-use-super-falcons-wafcon-2024-success-as-motivation-udeze/

Esther Okoronkwo has been voted Super Falcons’ Fans Player of the Tournament at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, reports Completesports.com.

Okoronkwo was one of the standout performers for the Super Falcons at the competition

The 27-year-old scored twice and registered six assists in six appearances for the Super Falcons.

Read More:https://www.completesports.com/okoronkwo-wins-super-falcons-wafcon-2024-fans-award/

Colombian international Luis Diaz has completed a £65.5m move to Bayern Munich from Liverpool

Diaz put pen to paper on a four-year contract with the Reds.

“We are happy that we were able to bring him to FC Bayern. Transfers like this work when everything meshes together. Our fans can look forward to an exceptional player.”

Diaz will wear the No14 shirt at Bayern Munich.

Liverpool have now generated more than £130m from sales this summer.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/done-deal-luis-diaz-completes-move-to-bayern-munich/

Chairman of the National Sports Commission, NSC, Shehu Dikko has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his reward to the Super Falcons.

The Super Falcons won a record-extending 10th title at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations following a 3-2 victory over the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco.

In recognition of this remarkable achievement, President Tinubu announced a reward package that includes $100,000 for each player, $50,000 for each member of the technical and backroom staff, a three-bedroom apartment in the Renewed Hope Housing Estate, Abuja, and the conferment of national honours – Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on all players and staff.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/dikko-gusau-appreciate-president-tinubu-for-honouring-super-falcons/

Como president Mirwan Suwarso has debunked reports circulating in the media that the club are willing to sign Inter Miami star Lionel Messi.

The legendary Argentinian forward was linked with a possible switch from Inter Miami to Como after his wife, Antonela, was spotted at their preseason game against Lille.

Fabregas, who is close friends with Messi, 38, and his family, refused to rule out a move, saying, “Never say never.”

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/messi-not-in-comos-plan-suwarso/

Nigerian striker Sixtus Ogbuehi has joined Belgian topflight club Kortrijk.

Ogbuehi was unveiled as a player of Kortrijk on Thursday

“Sixtus Ogbuehi is the next red-and-white reinforcement!

“The Nigerian striker moved to Spain at the age of 19 to play for Eldense in LaLiga2 in the summer of 2024 , after 18 goals in his first Spanish season .

“Since January of this year, the 22-year-old attacker has been on loan with Osasuna ‘s second team , scoring four goals and providing four assists .

“Sixtus also joined the first team’s training sessions during his loan spell and made several appearances for the La Liga club.

“The striker now comes permanently from Eldense and signs a contract at the Guldensporen Stadium until June 2028 .

“Welcome, Sixtus!”

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/nigerian-striker-joins-belgian-club-kortrijk/

Banyana Banyana of South Africa head coach Desiree Ellis has blamed missed chances for her side’s loss to the Super Falcons of Nigeria.

The defending champions fell to a disappointing 2-1 defeat against the Super Falcons in their semi-final contest at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday night.

Nigeria took the lead through Rasheedat Ajibade, who converted a penalty late in the first half.

Linda Motlhalo levelled for South Africa from another penalty on the hour mark.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/wafcon-2024-ellis-rues-missed-chances-in-south-africas-loss-to-super-falcons/

Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo visited Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday amid reports linking with a nationality switch to Nigeria.

The centre-back is in Nigeria for his grassroot tournament tagged ‘ Tosin Adarabioyo Youth Cup’, which he is organising in conjunction with the Lagos State Football Association.

The competition will hold at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan Lagos.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/adarabioyo-visits-lagos-governor-sanwo-olu-amid-super-eagles-links/

Henry Onyekuru has sealed a permanent transfer to Turkish Super Lig club Genclerbirligi, Completesports.com reports.

The 28-year-old put pen to paper on two-year contract with the Red and Black.

Onyekuru severed ties with Saudi Arabia Professional League side Al Fahya last month following the expiration of his contract.

He featured in 29 league games for Al-Fahya, and registered 10 goals.

The Nigeria international has previously played in Turkey for Galatasaray, and Adana Demirspor.

The versatile winger won the Turkish Super Lig and Turkish Cup with Galatasaray in the 2018/19 season.

Onyekuru stared his career at the Qatar-based ASPIRE Academy. He subsequently played for KAS Eupen, Everton, Anderlecht, Monaco and Olympiacos.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/done-deal-super-eagles-forward-joins-turkish-club-genclerbirligi/

Banyana Banyana of South Africa head coach Desiree Ellis says they are ready to tackle Nigeria in the semi-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

The much-anticipated encounter will hold at the Stade Larbi Zaouli, Casablanca on Tuesday (today).

The Banyana Banyana are desparate to defend the title they won three years ago in Morocco- becoming the first country after Nigeria to do so.

Nigeria are on Mission X – they have won a record nine titles and are gunning for the 10th trophy.

“Nigeria is a familiar team that we’ve played against over the last couple of years. We travelled yesterday and today, and we will have our final training session and there’s not much you can do in one day,” Ellis was quoted by safa.net.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/wafcon-2024-no-one-needs-motivation-to-face-super-falcons-banyana-coach-ellis/

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has disclosed that Noni Madueke will play an important role in the Gunners’ quest for title success next season.

Recall that Arsenal completed the signing of Madueke from Chelsea in a deal worth £52m last week.

The 23-year-old England international, who spent three seasons at Stamford Bridge, is the Gunners’ fourth arrival in the summer transfer window. He will wear the No. 20 shirt for Arsenal.

Reacting to his arrival, the England international believes Arsenal have made a “big statement” with the signing of Noni Madueke and is backing the winger to deliver in the big moments.

“Welcome to the Arsenal family. Noni, my brother. I’m buzzing for you to join the club,” Rice wrote in the letter.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/youll-be-incredible-for-arsenal-rice-tells-madueke/

Scudetto champions Napoli have set a deadline for Galatasaray to get their paperwork in order for Victor Osimhen, having agreed terms on the anti-Serie A clause and percentage issues, Football Italia reports.

The negotiations dragged on all summer after Osimhen spent last season in Istanbul on loan, where he scored 37 goals, provided eight assists in 41 appearances.

Napoli are finally getting close to a full agreement, but that does not mean they are prepared to wait forever to get this over the line.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/napoli-set-osimhen-deadline-for-galatasaray-to-complete-deal/

Former Nigerian international Odion Ighalo has advised Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen to make a move to the Saudi League and earn more money.

Recall that Osimhen has been left in the dark after Galatasaray’s €75m offer for him was turned down by Napoli last week.

Osimhen, who has scored 37 goals in 41 appearances during his loan spell at the Turkish giant, has been instrumental in the team’s success.

His impressive performance has made him a fan favorite, and the club is optimistic about retaining him.

However, reacting to the development, the former Man United striker, in a chat with Echo Room, stated that Osimhen has the opportunity to make more money for himself if he joins the Saudi League.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/ignore-europe-join-saudi-league-to-make-money-ighalo-advises-osimhen/

Super Falcons duo Ashleigh Plumptre and Rasheedat Ajibade have been included in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Group Stage Best X1, reports Completesports.com.

The selection was compiled by the competition’s Technical Study Group (TSG).

Plumptre has impressed with her composure and defensive solidity on the left.

South Africa’s Bambanani Mbane, and Fikile Magama as well as Zambia’s Lushomo Mweemba are the other defenders on the shortlist.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/wafcon-2024-ajibade-plumptre-named-in-group-stage-best-x1/

Nigerian striker Umar Abubakar has sealed a permanent transfer to Portuguese Primiera Liga outfit Famalicão.

Abubakar, who linked up with the Famalicenses from academy side Footwork FC put pen to paper on a five-year contract.

The youngster spent last season on loan at Belgian club , Jong Gent where he scored 21 goals in 27 matches.

Jong Gent however failed to finalise a permanent deal for the player.

The 19-year-old expressed his delight after signing his contract.

Read More:https://www.completesports.com/done-deal-nigerian-striker-joins-portuguese-club-famalicao/