Moses Usor came on at half-time and set up Tolu Arokodare's second goal in Nigeria's 3-1 win over Tanzania, with Ademola Lookman a doubt for Zanzibar.

The Taifa Stars of Tanzania prepare to welcome the Super Eagles of Nigeria to Zanzibar City on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, for the fourth matchday of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Completesports.com reports. This quick-fire reverse fixture comes hot on the heels of an entertaining battle in Uyo on Friday, November 13, where [...] The post AFCON 2027Q: Tanzania vs Nigeria — Predicted XI, Head-to-Head, Kick-Off Time appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ademola Lookman has been ruled out of the Super Eagles’ 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday four clash against Tanzania due to a knee injury. The Atlético Madrid winger sustained the injury during Nigeria’s matchday three encounter against the Taifa Stars at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday night. Lookman was [...] The post AFCON 2027Q: Lookman Ruled Out Of Tanzania Rematch With Injury appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has Benin top of AFCON 2027 qualifying Group F after a 4-1 win over the Central African Republic, and he wants more in Douala.

Carlo Ancelotti and captain Raphinha were both sent off as Brazil were beaten by a stoppage-time winner in a friendly against Japan in Singapore. Ancelotti and Raphinha were dismissed on the touchline in the aftermath of Coventry City winger Tatsuhiro Sakamoto bundling home in the 91st minute, according to BBC Sport. Brazil had appealed for [...] The post FRIENDLY: Ancelotti, Raphinha Sent Off As Japan Beat Brazil 3-2 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Eric Chelle takes Nigeria to Zanzibar's Amaan Stadium for the AFCON 2027 return leg against Tanzania, 15 months after his CHAN side lost 4-0 to Sudan there.

AS Monaco striker Folarin Balogun has revealed the reason behind the sudden collapse of his proposed summer transfer to Everton. The 25-year-old forward, who previously came through the ranks at Arsenal, had been poised to make a return to the Premier League before the deal unexpectedly fell through. Read Also:AFCON 2027Q: Chelle Praises Super Eagles’ [...] The post Balogun Blames Altered Terms For Collapsed Everton Move appeared first on Complete Sports.

Enyimba assistant coach Lawrence Ukaegbu has urged his players to be clinical in front of goal when they host Ikorodu City in Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) encounter. The People’s Elephant head into the match languishing in 18th place on the standings and desperate to recover from last weekend’s 1-0 loss away to Ranchers [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Ukaegbu Calls For Home Support, Clinical Finishing As Enyimba Host Ikorodu City appeared first on Complete Sports.

Michele De Bruyne, the wife of Belgium playmaker Kevin De Bruyne, has spoken candidly about the challenges her family has faced living in Naples and their growing wish to return home to Belgium. After ending an iconic 10-year career at Manchester City, the 35-year-old midfielder signed for Napoli in the summer of 2025. However, his [...] The post ‘The Sooner We Get Back, The Better’ – De Bruyne’s Wife Opens Up On Family’s Struggles In Naples appeared first on Complete Sports.

Niger Tornadoes will be aiming to return to winning ways when they host Enugu Rangers at the Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna, on Sunday in what promises to be an exciting Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, Matchday 13 encounter. The Ikon Allah Boys head into the fixture eager to end a two-game winless run, while Enugu [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Niger Tornadoes Seek Redemption Against Rangers In Minna appeared first on Complete Sports.

Turkish Super Lig giants Beşiktaş have revived their interest in Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye. The Nigeria international has faced criticism over his performances for Udinese this season, having conceded 25 goals in 10 league appearances. However, his recent struggles have not discouraged the Turkish club from considering a move for him. Read Also:Padelli Defends Okoye [...] The post Turkish Club Interested In Maduka Okoye appeared first on Complete Sports.

Enyimba host Ikorodu City in Aba on Sunday needing a home win to escape the NPFL relegation zone, while the visitors are still chasing a first away win of the season.

Nigeria face Tanzania three hours before Guinea-Bissau host Madagascar on Tuesday, with one AFCON 2027 place in Group L still to be decided.

Doma United FC have announced a change in kick-off time for their EUROMATCH Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 13 clash against Barau FC on Saturday. In a statement released on their X handle on Saturday, Doma revealed that the fixture earlier slated for 4pm will now take place at 3pm due to weather conditions. [...] The post EUROMATCH NPFL: Doma United vs Barau FC To Now Kickoff At 3pm Due To Weather Conditions appeared first on Complete Sports.

NPFL leaders Enugu Rangers visit Niger Tornadoes in Minna on Sunday, where the hosts are unbeaten at home this season and Rangers can pull clear after Bendel Insurance's defeat.

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has praised his players for their resilience and determination following Nigeria’s 3-1 victory over Tanzania in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Nigeria defeated the Taifa Stars at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Friday night to revive their hopes of securing a place at the [...] The post AFCON 2027Q: Chelle Praises Super Eagles’ Performance Against Tanzania, Defends Adams appeared first on Complete Sports.

Tanzania coach Miguel Gamondi credited Tolu Arokodare for Nigeria's 3-1 win in Uyo and warned that travel will weigh even more on his side in Tuesday's return leg.

Alhassan Yusuf scored inside two minutes of Nigeria's 3-1 win over Tanzania in Uyo before making way at half-time, leaving Eric Chelle a midfield choice for the return leg.

Tanzania head coach Miguel Gamondi has said the gap and quality between his side and Nigeria’s Super Eagles is very big. Gamondi said this following his side’s 3-1 defeat to the Super Eagles, in Friday’s matchday 3, 2027 AFCON qualifier in Uyo. The Super Eagles got off to a perfect start as Alhassan Yusuf broke [...] The post AFCON 2027Q: The Quality, Gap Between Us And Nigeria Is Very Big — Tanzania Head Coach Gamondi appeared first on Complete Sports.

A media mogul, radio chairman and professional sports investor is set to take the reins of one of Major League Soccer’s founding clubs in a significant ownership transition. Heath Freeman will acquire the San Jose Earthquakes and their home ground, PayPal Park, from John Fisher and Partners, the club confirmed on Friday. The MLS Board […] The post Heath Freeman Brings Media, Sports And Real Estate Empire To San Jose Earthquakes Ownership appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Carlos Mac Allister, the father of Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, has provided a candid update on his son’s contract situation at Anfield. While the 27-year-old’s current deal runs until the summer of 2028, recent reports suggest the Reds may be open to parting ways with him. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his long-term future, Mac [...] The post ‘We Haven’t Started Renewal Talks Yet’ – Mac Allister’s Father Speaks On Liverpool Future appeared first on Complete Sports.

The rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League , NPFL, Matchday 12 fixture between Sporting Lagos and Rivers United will now take place on Wednesday, December 2, 2026. The encounter, which was initially scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, will be played at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. Sporting Lagos announced the new date in a brief [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: New Date Announced for Sporting Lagos Vs Rivers United appeared first on Complete Sports.

Olakunle Akala and Qamar Adegoke scored late as Shooting Stars beat Bendel Insurance 2-1 in Ibadan, leaving the second-placed side three points behind Enugu Rangers.

Former Chelsea goalkeeper and current Real Madrid first choice Thibaut Courtois has made an offer to buy Italian Serie C club AC Reggiana through his investment firm. According to Sky Sport Italia and La Gazzetta dello Sport, *NXTPLAY Capital* – the private equity fund Courtois founded in 2025 with entrepreneur Gonzalo Vila – has submitted [...] The post Ex-Chelsea Star In Talks To Buy Italian Club appeared first on Complete Sports.

Tolu Arokodare's two goals against Tanzania take him to 13 in 17 games for Ajax, who hold an option to sign the Super Eagles striker from Wolves next summer.

Belgium national team manager Mark van Bommel has urged Kevin De Bruyne to consider a move to the Dutch Eredivisie amid intensifying transfer links to his former club, PSV Eindhoven. The reigning Dutch champions are reportedly eager to offer De Bruyne an escape route from his uncertain spell at Napoli. Following struggles to adapt to [...] The post Consider A Move To Dutch League –Van Bommel Advises De Bruyne appeared first on Complete Sports.

Equatorial Guinea and FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been given a 12-match suspension by the Spanish football federation’s disciplinary committee after his challenge which resulted in the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel. Owono, 25, was sent off after colliding with De Miguel during the closing stages of the second-tier match between their [...] The post Equatorial Guinea Goalkeeper Owono Gets 12-Match Ban Over Collision That Led To Striker’s Death appeared first on Complete Sports.

Eric Chelle says Nigeria's 3-1 win over Tanzania means little without a result in Zanzibar on Tuesday, while Ademola Lookman's knee knock is assessed.

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has reacted to Nigeria’s 3-1 victory over Tanzania in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday three encounter in Uyo on Friday night. Goals from Alhassan Yusuf and substitute Tolu Arokodare, who netted twice, secured all three points for Nigeria against Miguel Gamondi’s men. Alphonce Msanga scored Tanzania’s [...] The post AFCON 2027Q: Chelle Reacts To Tanzania Win; Gives Lookman Injury Update, Hails Arokodare appeared first on Complete Sports.

In the Nigerian sports ecosystem football is everything. It is that important. The game is one of Nigeria’s biggest diplomatic and international relations tools. The rest of the world may not consider the Under-17 FIFA World Cup competitions a big deal, but for us in this part of the world, it is, indeed. More than [...] The post Nigerian Football: Small Steps, Big Lessons! — Odegbami appeared first on Complete Sports.

Shooting Stars secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Bendel Insurance in their Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, Matchday 13 encounter at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, on Friday night. The match appeared destined for a goalless draw until the hosts struck twice in the closing stages to claim all three points. Olakunle Akala broke [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Shooting Stars Edge Bendel Insurance 2-1 In Ibadan appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Nigerian international Dimeji Lawal has praised the Super Eagles for their impressive 3-1 victory over Tanzania in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Nigeria got off to a flying start when Alhassan Yusuf opened the scoring just two minutes into the encounter, clinical finishing off [...] The post AFCON 2027Q: Lawal Lauds Eagles’ Victory Over Tanzania, Hails Impact Sub Arokodare appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Tanzania 3-1 in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday three encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Friday night. Completesports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU appraises the performance of the players in the Group L encounter Stanley Nwabali 6/10 The Chippa United goalkeeper performed well on the few [...] The post AFCON 2027Q: How Dominant Super Eagles Rated In Win Over Tanzania appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has three goals this season after sharing the Süper Lig Golden Boot with 22 in 2025-26, while Trabzonspor sit second with the goals spread across 11 different scorers.

Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare delivered a stellar performance, earning the Player of the Match award after scoring two crucial goals to secure a 3-1 victory for Nigeria over Tanzania in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Nigeria got off to a dream start when midfielder Alhassan Yusuf found the back of the net [...] The post AFCON 2027Q: Arokodare Named Player Of The Match After Brace Fires Eagles Past Tanzania appeared first on Complete Sports.

Bayer Leverkusen are prepared to let Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface leave in January, either on loan or permanently, after two clubs asked about the third-choice forward, according to Sky Sport Germany.