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It's another exciting day for football fans all over the world as the Nigeria Super Eagles match today promises to be a thrilling encounter. The Super Eagles are one of Africa's most successful national teams, boasting an impressive record of wins and championships. Today's match is against a formidable opponent, and football enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the outcome. The Nigeria Super Eagles match today   is an international friendly game, and it offers the team an opportunity to fine-tune their skills and tactics ahead of upcoming competitions. The Super Eagles have been in good form in recent games, with notable victories against some of Africa's top teams. However, today's match is expected to be a tough challenge, and the team must bring their A-game to secure a win. With the recent unveiling of a new coach, the Super Eagles are looking to make a statement in today's match. The coach has promised to inject a new style of play that will excite fa...

  Juventus great Alex del Piero has lauded the performance of Italian clubs in Europe competitions this season. Recall that Inter Milan, AC Milan and Napoli are into the Champions League quarterfinals. Juventus and Roma are in the Europa League quarters and Fiorentina has done the same in the Conference League. However, in a chat with TribalFootball, Del Piero stated that he’s delighted that the teams have rediscovered the taste for defending themselves Del Piero said, “The Italian teams have rediscovered the taste for defending themselves… Roma built qualification on the two challenges and presented itself to this competition with the quality of knowing how to adapt to what the challenge demands.” “For Juventus, the goals from (Dusan) Vlahovic and (Fede) Chiesa are important, also from a moral point of view. Then it was important to bring them home even if with too much suffering given the extra man. Overall, however, Juve take home the win, so that’s good.” https://www.completesp...

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has described Dutch star, Frankie De Jong as one of the best midfielders in the world following his performance in the Blaugrana’s 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday at the Estadio San Mames. Recall that Raphina scored the only goal of the game after (45+2) minutes. Xavi, who was excited with the result, heaped praises on De Jong after the encounter. “We played 70 to 80 minutes at a good level, but at a Stadium like San Mames, it’s only natural to end up suffering because they press a lot,” MARCA quoted Xavi as saying “Frankie De Jong is playing at a spectacular level, he gives us a lot, I think he is one of the best midfielders in the world right now.” https://www.completesports.com/de-jong-is-one-of-the-best-midfielders-in-the-world-xavi/

  Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has demanded more from Kevin De Bruyne ahead of their Champions League tie with RB Leipzig. De Bruyne currently tops the Premier League’s assists chart with 12. However, the Belgian has found himself in and out of Guardiola’s squad since he returned from the World Cup. De Bruyne was left on the bench for three of the last seven league fixtures and taken off early in the 2-0 win over Newcastle United earlier this month. “Kevin has an ability to do it. He has an incredible ability to make an assist, to score goals and see passes like no one else. https://www.completesports.com/ucl-de-bruyne-must-improve-guardiola-speaks-ahead-man-city-vs-rb-leipzig/

  Flying Eagles defenders Augustine Njoku and Solomon Agbalaka have been included in the 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations team of the tournament. Njoku was solid defensively for the Flying Eagles, and Agbalaka was the Man Of The Match in Nigeria’s games against Egypt and Mozambique in the Group stage of the competition. The duo were selected in the best eleven alongside Seydou Sano (Senegal), Landing Badji (Senegal), Alagie Saine (The Gambia), Pape Diop (Senegal), Lamine Camara (Senegal), Prince Soussou (Congo), Adama Bojang (The Gambia), Rogers Mugisha (Uganda), Deogracias Bussinga (Congo) and Malick Daf (Senegal) was selected as the coach of the tournament. Njoku played a total of four games at the competition, while Agbalaka had a goal and an assist in six matches. https://www.completesports.com/2023-u-20-afcon-agbalaka-njoku-make-caf-best-x1/

  Barcelona striker, Robert Lewandowski, has expressed his readiness to be a leader and not just a goal scorer in the team. The Pole is only in his first season with Barca, but is a locker room leader. Lewandowski said: “I try to help my team-mates. Not only with goals, but also with my mentality and behaviour. I like to give my point of view on the games. I think it can help, especially the youngsters. “Barça have young players with great potential. With them, the future of the club is assured. It’s important that there is a balance in a team between young players and older players and we have that.” Of his own future, he also said: “I don’t think about how many years I will be at Barça. I still think I can play a few more years at a high level, but I don’t know how many. I’m sure it won’t be one or two. It will be more. I hope I can stay here for many years. Now I understand the meaning of Més que un Club https://www.completesports.com/lewandowski-i-want-to-be-a-team-leader-not-g...

  Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has revealed that he had a good sleep after dropping Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench against Liverpool earlier this season. Embarrassed by defeats against Brighton and Brentford, the Dutchman made the bold and some thought brazen move to drop Cristiano Ronaldo and captain Harry Maguire. United fans turned up at Old Trafford fearing a serious beating from Jurgen Klopp’s team. Instead, United won 2-1 with a brand of thrilling counter-attacking football spearheaded by Marcus Rashford. “I do consider big decisions like that, definitely,” he says ahead of today’s trip to Anfield. “I have to look at the impact they make, not only in the short term but also for the longer term. You always have to think strategically as a manager and face the consequences. I am aware of it but that is my job and my responsibility. “I had reasons to choose that team against Liverpool. They were obvious. And I knew the reaction if it had been a negative outcome, which is...

  Arsenal legend, Emmanuel Petit, has revealed that Zinedine Zidane will reject the chance of replacing Graham Potter as Chelsea manager. Zidane, 50, is in the running to become the next Chelsea head coach, according to reports in Spain. Chelsea’s current head coach Potter only arrived last September but is under intense pressure amid the Blues’ horrific run of results. However, Petit does not see Zidane as a realistic target to replace Potter at Stamford Bridge. Petit told RMC Sport: “I might be wrong, but Idon’t believe it for one second, for various reasons. “You spoke about it when you introduced the topic: Zizou [Zidane] doesn’t speak English, and while he might be learning it, knowing his style of management and how he works with players, he likes being close, and you need communication for that. https://www.completesports.com/zidane-will-reject-replacing-potter-at-chelsea-petit/

Brazil forward Neymar Jr is set to miss Paris Saint-Germain’s UEFA Champions League Eound of 16 second leg fixture with Bayern Munich on Wednesday, March 8 at the Allianz Arena due to injury. Neymar sustained the injury in the first half of Paris Saint-Germain’s 4-3 win over Lille on Sunday, February 19 at the Parc des Princes. Neymar scored in the encounter before he was substituted. A brace from Kylian Mbappe and a last-minute free kick from Lionel Messi sealed the win for the Parisians despite goals from Lille players; Bafode Diakite, Jonathan David and Jonathan Bamba. https://www.completesports.com/ucl-neymar-ruled-out-of-bayern-psg-round-of-16-2nd-round-clash/