Cyriel Dessers and Osayi-Samuel will be unavailable for the Super Eagles' next two games against Lesotho and Benin…. Coach Eric Chelle has called-up Crystal Palace midfielder Christantus Uche and Porto defender Zaidu Sanusi for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin, Soccernet.ng reports. In recent weeks, many Nigerian players have been […]

The duo of Zaidu Sanusi and Chrisantus Uche have been called up as replacements for Cyriel Dessers and Bright Osayi-Samuel who are both injured. The replacements was announced on the Super Eagles X handle on Saturday. Following the injury setback, both Dessers and Osayi-Samuel are out of this month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against [...] The post 2026 WCQ: Zaidu, Uche Replace Injured Duo Dessers, Osayi-Samuel appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles star forward Ademola Lookman was in action for Atalanta, who were held to a 1-1 draw Como in the Serie A on Saturday. Lookman was brought in for his first Serie A start of the season after his appearance in the 2-1 victory over Club Brugge in the Champions League on Tuesday night. [...] The post Lookman Subbed Off In Atalanta’s Home Draw With Como appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester United star Mason Mount has disclosed that the players are 100% behind manager Ruben Amorim. Mount, who netted the Red Devils; opening goal against Sunderland in their 2-0 on Saturday, told the club’s website that the squad are behind the manager despite their frustrating start to the season. “We’re 100% behind the gaffer. We’ve [...] The post Man United Players 100% Behind Amorim –Mount appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem played all 90 minutes as Nantes played out a goalless draw against Brest in Saturday’s Ligue 1 game. The Nigerian international, who was making his seventh appearance for the club, has bagged three yellow cards. In the first half, Nantes dominated possession without managing to create any real threat. Brest [...] The post Ligue 1: Awaziem Features As Brest, Nantes End In Stalemate appeared first on Complete Sports.

Estavao William was the hero of the night, as his late goal earned Chelsea a vital 2-1 win over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge in Saturday’s Premier League game. Moises Caicedo gave Enzo Maresca’s side a first-half lead when he netted a wonderful goal from the edge of the box. Later on, after Cody Gakpo had [...] The post EPL: Estevao Scores Winner As Chelsea Edge Liverpool appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nasarawa United extended their lead at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, table following a 1-0 win at Bendel Insurance on Saturday. Mohammed Garba scored the winning goal in the 93rd minute. Nasarawa United are now unbeaten in their six league games. The Solid Miners top the standings with 16 points from [...] The post NPFL: Nasarawa United Beat Insurance Away, Extend Lead; El-kanemi Pip Pillars appeared first on Complete Sports.

Eric Chelle's 23-man Super Eagles squad to prosecute the final round of 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers was released on Friday… Super Eagles defender Felix Agu could miss Nigeria's upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers next week, as he suffered an injury in Werder Bremen's 1-0 win over St. Pauli on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. On […]

Eric Chelle has announced his squad for Nigeria’s decisive World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho on October 10 and Benin Republic on October 14. Notably, some players have been left out of the Super Eagles World Cup qualifiers list.  The likes of Christantus Uche, Paul Onuachu and Igoh Ogbu were snubbed by Chelle. Full squad List [...] The post Chelle Names Squad for World Cup Qualifiers Against Lesotho and Benin appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Flying Eagles head coach, Aliyu Zubairu has called on his players to maintain focus as they prepare for a crucial final group-stage clash against Colombia at the ongoing 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Nigeria bounced back from their opening-day defeat to Norway with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Saudi Arabia in the early hours of [...] The post Flying Eagles Eye Colombia Test After Dramatic Win Over Saudi Arabia appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Nigeria defeated Saudi Arabia 3-2 to keep their U20 World Cup knockout hopes alive in a thrilling contest. Salihu Nasiru opened the scoring for the Flying Eagles in the 10th minute, before Amar Al Yuhaybi equalized for Saudi Arabia 11 minutes later. Amos Ochoche restored Nigeria’s lead, but Talal Haji once again pulled the Saudis [...] The post U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles Keep Knockout Hopes Alive appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Bukayo Saka marked his 200th Premier League appearance in style by scoring in Arsenal’s victory against West Ham United, which took them to the top of the table after seven matches, arsenal.com reports. The Gunners made easy work of this clash, going ahead on 38 minutes when Declan Rice neatly tucked home after Eberechi Eze [...] The post Arsenal Go Top On The Log After 2-0 Win Vs West Ham appeared first on Complete Sports.

Felix Agu is doubtful for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin Republic due to injury, reports Completesports.com. Agu sustained an injury in Werder Bremen’s 1-0 victory over St. Pauli in their Bundesliga clash on Saturday. The full-back was replaced in the 45th minute by Isaac Schmidt. The 26-year-old was named in [...] The post 2026 WCQ: Agu Doubtful For Lesotho, Benin Games appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s stop-start World Cup qualifying campaign has placed head coach Eric Chelle under fresh scrutiny, with former Super Eagles midfielder Seyi Olofinjana warning the team has lost its identity, Soccernet.ng reports. With Nigeria on the verge of missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Olofinjana has pointed out the need for a ‘good manager' […]

Reigning NPFL Champions Remo Stars defeated Comoros side Union Sportive de Zilimadjou 5-0 over two legs to extend their run in the CAF Champions League qualification round, Soccernet.ng reports. Up next for Daniel Ogunmodede's side in the tournament is a two-legged fixture against the 2016 Champions, Mamelodi Sundowns. Miguel Cardoso's side featured in the maiden […]

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David Akintola was the hero as Hull City defeated Sheffield United 1-0 in their Sky Bet Championship clash at the MKM Stadium on Saturday, reports Completesports.com. Akintola’s goal came on the half-hour mark when his back-post effort from Lewie Coyle’s cross took a sizeable deflection off Chiedozie Ogbene into the far corner. It was the [...] The post Championship: Akintola Grabs Winning Goal For Hull City Vs Sheffield United appeared first on Complete Sports.

Omorinsola Babajide scored her first league goal for AS Roma women’s team thanks to a 4-0 win against Parma in their first match of the season on Saturday. Babajide scored in the 28th minute to put her side 2-0 ahead. It is her second goal for the club in all competitions after opening her goals [...] The post Babajide Scores First League Goal As Roma Thrash Parma 4-0 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria international forward Rinsola Babajide needed less than half an hour of her Serie A debut to make her mark for AS Roma, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Falcons star, signed this summer after a standout season in Spain, opened her account in a 4-0 victory over Parma at Tre Fontane on Sunday afternoon. The 26-year-old […]

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Nigeria’s conveyor belt of attacking talent has rarely run dry. From Mercy Akide to Perpetua Nkwocha, from Desire Oparanozie to Asisat Oshoala, the Super Falcons have always had at least one forward capable of bending matches to her will. The question now is whether Joy Omewa is next in line. If you haven’t heard of […]

Flying Eagles captain Daniel Bameyi insists the team have the quality to emerge the best at the ongoing 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Aliyu Zubairu’s side have recorded one win, and one defeat in Chile 2025. The seven-time African champions bowed 1-0 to Norway in their first game. They however scraped past Saudi Arabia 3-2 [...] The post 2025 U-20 W/Cup: Flying Eagles Have Quality To Win Title — Bameyi appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria international Tolu Arokodare would be hoping to open his goals account in the Premier League when Wolverhampton Wanderers host Brighton on Sunday. Since joining Wolves from Belgian outfit Genk, Arokodare is yet to find the back of the net in three league appearances. However, his only goal came in the Carabao Cup when he [...] The post Arokodare Targets First EPL Goal As Wolves Hopes To End Winless Streak Ahead Brighton Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea legend Chris Sutton has faulted the decision of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) to disallow Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho’s goal against Braga in the Europa League. The Nigerian thought he had equalized for the home side when he fired a left-footed strike into the far corner after bursting through a weak defensive challenge. [...] The post VAR Wrong To Have Disallowed Iheanacho’s Goal Vs Braga –Sutton appeared first on Complete Sports.

Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, has selected Chadian official Alhadi Allaou Mahamat as centre referee for the 2026 World Cup qualifier between Lesotho and Super Eagles of Nigeria, reports Completesports.com. Mahamat will work with his compatriots Bogola Issa (assistant 1), Moussa Hafiz (assistant 2) and Abdelkerim Ousmane (fourth official). FIFA has also announced the [...] The post 2026 WCQ: FIFA Appoints Chadian Referee For Lesotho Vs Super Eagles appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles duo, Victor Osimhen and Wilfred Ndidi will battle for supremacy when Galatasaray host Besiktas at the RAMS Park on Saturday (today), Completesports.com reports. Galatasaray head in the game in buoyant mood following Tuesday’s 1-0 win over Premier League champions, Liverpool in a UEFA Champions League match. Osimhen scored the decisive goal for the [...] The post Osimhen, Ndidi Battle For Supremacy In Turkey appeared first on Complete Sports.

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Super Eagles and Celtic forward Kelechi Iheanacho made the headlines after his side's 2-0 UEFA Europa League loss to Braga, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Manchester City man was hoping to continue his rich vein of form with the Hoops at Celtic Park, but his goal was wrongly disallowed. Iheanacho collected a loose ball, lifted it […]

Super Eagles forward Tolu Arokodare joined Wolverhampton Wanderers this summer, but the Wolves are yet to win in the English top-flight, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old opened his goalscoring account with the three-time EPL winners in their EFL Cup win over Everton. Despite splashing £24m to bring in Arokodare from KRC Genk, Vitor Pereira's side are […]

Tennis champion Serena Williams has disclosed that it was difficult for her to win the US Open. In the latest episode of the ‘Stockton Street Podcast,’ the renowned tennis player shared how manifestation changed her life. During a conversation with her sister, Venus Williams, she noted that she had to work hard to win the [...] The post Serena: Winning US Open Was Not Easy For Me appeared first on Complete Sports.

When left back Felix Agu pulls on the green and white of Nigeria, he is not just stepping into a football shirt. He is stepping into a story that began long before his first kick of a ball. Born in Germany to a Nigerian father and a German mother, Agu grew up between two worlds, […]

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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has advised Estevao Willian to be physically prepared if he must excel in the Premier League. The Brazilian became the youngest player to ever register a Premier League assist for Chelsea during their 5-1 victory over West Ham United in August, and he has started four of their six English top-flight [...] The post Estevao Must Be Physically Prepared To Excel In EPL –Maresca appeared first on Complete Sports.

Paul Onuachu has been great this season, but coach Eric Chelle did not invite him to the Super Eagles squad… Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has won the award for the best goal in the Turkish Super Lig for the month of August, Soccernet.ng reports. Onuachu has been in red-hot form for Trabzonspor since joining […]