Moses Simon was in action for Paris FC, who survived a late scare to beat Rennes 4-3 at the Stade Jean Bouin on Sunday. The win means Paris FC, now on 14 points, go level on with league champions Paris Saints-Germain (PSG) at the top of Ligue 1. Simon, who named among the substitutes, was [...] The post Simon Features As Paris FC Beat Rennes 4-3, Go Level On Points With Leaders PSG appeared first on Complete Sports.

El-Kanemi Warriors played out a 2-2 draw against Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round tie at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne on Sunday. The Nigerian side made a bright start, taking the lead in the sixth minute after dominating the opening exchanges. However, [...] The post CAF Confederation Cup: El-kanemi Warriors Hold Raja Casablanca In Ikenne appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina watched from the bench for the full 90 minutes on Sunday as Nottingham Forest fell to a 1-0 defeat against Arsenal in the Premier League. Aina has featured five times for Forest this campaign, accumulating three yellow cards along the way. At the City Ground, Forest’s disciplined 3-4-2-1 setup frustrated [...] The post EPL: Aina Benched As Nottingham Forest Fall To Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports.

Sporting Lagos secured their second away win of the season with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Plateau United at the New Jos Stadium. Aliyu Baba gave the visitors an early lead in the 10th minute, but Plateau United fought back, with Victor Dawa scoring twice before the break to put the hosts ahead. Sporting Lagos [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Sporting Lagos, Nasarawa United Win Away; Enyimba Draw appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have suffered another setback in their quest to return to the FIFA U-17 World Cup after failing to qualify for the 2027 edition. Their hopes were dashed following a defeat to Niger Republic and a draw against Côte d’Ivoire in Group B of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship. The tournament [...] The post 7 FIFA U-17 World Cups Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets Have Missed appeared first on Complete Sports.

Bayer Leverkusen came from behind to beat Freiburg 2-1 at the BayArena today to extend their winning run and move into the top four of the Bundesliga. Victor Boniface was an unused substitute while his Nigerian teammate Nathan Tella was brought on in the 59th minute. While Boniface has played just one league match, it [...] The post Boniface Benched, Tella Features As Leverkusen Edge Out Freiburg To Extend Winning Run appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi played the entire 90 minutes and provided an assist as Marseille secured a resounding 5-2 victory over Angers in Sunday’s Ligue 1 encounter. The Nigerian international, making his fourth appearance for Marseille, delivered a vital performance in the visitor’s midfield. Recurring injuries have limited Nnadi’s playing time so far this [...] The post Ligue 1: Nnadi Bags Assist As Marseille Thrash Angers appeared first on Complete Sports.

Rangers secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Algerian side MC Alger in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round tie at the Moshood Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta on Sunday. The encounter saw both teams finish with 10 players after Rangers goalkeeper Lucky Jimoh was sent off just 11 minutes into [...] The post CAF Champions League: Rangers Beat MC Alger 2-0 In First Leg appeared first on Complete Sports.

Genk head coach Jess Thorup has praised Rafiu Durosinmi following his impressive display in the club’s 2-0 victory over Virton in the Belgian Cup. The Smurfs secured their place in the next round of the competition with a comfortable win, with Durosinmi getting on the scoresheet. The Nigeria international netted Genk’s second goal in the [...] The post Genk Coach Hails Durosinmi’s Display In Cup Victory Over Virton appeared first on Complete Sports.

Bradley Barcola has claimed that the Premier League is ‘less tactical’ compared to the French Ligue 1. The Frenchman made the move from Paris Saint-Germain to Liverpool over the summer in a deal worth up to €140m. Since joining the Merseyside club, he has made eight appearances in all competitions. He netted his first goals [...] The post Premier League Is ‘Less Tactical’ Than Ligue 1 — Barcola appeared first on Complete Sports.

Inter Lagos interim coach Olusanjo Olutayo will be aiming for his first three points as his side welcomes Nasarawa United in today’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) encounter. Olutayo took charge following the resignation of Shakiru Giwa, who stepped down after a difficult start to the season. Read Also:Euromatch NPFL: Kwara United, Abia Warriors Share [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Inter Lagos Seek Rebound Under Interim Coach As Nasarawa United Visits appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ranchers Bees have parted ways with their technical adviser, Usman Abd’Allah, Completesports.com  reports. The Kaduna-based club made the decision following their disappointing start to the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, season. Abd’Allah’s final match in charge was Friday’s 3-1 defeat to Shooting Stars at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan. Read Also:NPFL: Abd’Allah Appointed [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Ranchers Bees Part Ways With Technical Adviser Abd’Allah appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has provided an update on Erling Haaland after the striker limped off following a brace in Saturday’s 3-2 victory against Ipswich Town at the Etihad Stadium. The Norwegian star took a blow to the foot late in the match and appeared to be struggling as he left the pitch. While [...] The post Maresca Gives Update On Haaland’s Injury appeared first on Complete Sports.

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) have congratulated Adelowo Gbolagade following reaching 100 appearances in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Gbolagade achieved the feat when his team hosted Ranchers Bees in Friday’s week 9 fixture in Ibadan, which the Oluyole Warriors won 3-1. The win ended a run of five-consecutive league matches without a win [...] The post EUROMATCH NPFL: 3SC Congratulate Gbolagade On 100 League Appearances appeared first on Complete Sports.

Barcelona’s pursuit of Athletic Club sensation Nico Williams has reached a definitive end, with the player’s camp pulling back due to recurring financial roadblocks at Camp Nou. Williams first emerged on the Catalan radar following his electric displays during Spain’s Euro 2024 championship run. Although Athletic Club stood firm against initial interest, talks picked up [...] The post How La Liga’s Financial Rules Killed Barca’s Dream Move For Nico -Agent appeared first on Complete Sports.

Legendary Argentina captain Lionel Messi has had a newly-discovered plant species named in his honor. An academic study has been published on a distinctive new plant species endemic to the Andes mountain range of central and southern Peru, which has been named after the 39-year-old former Argentina international. According to The Atheist, the species, which [...] The post Researchers Name Newly-Discovered Plant After Messi appeared first on Complete Sports.

Venezia manager Davide Nicola has praised Akor Adams following the striker’s decisive contribution to his side’s impressive 1-0 victory over Napoli at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on Saturday. Adams scored the winning goal four minutes into the second half, capitalising on a defensive error by Napoli’s Benoît Badiashile before firing the ball into the [...] The post ‘He Helps the Team’ — Venezia Boss Applauds Adams After Napoli Goal appeared first on Complete Sports.

Emiliano Martínez said he would be “back in a few weeks” after undergoing surgery following a head injury suffered during Chelsea’s Premier League win over Everton on Saturday. Martínez, 34, collided with Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite when rushing from his goal to attempt to punch an Everton free kick out of his penalty area in the [...] The post Emiliano Martinez Undergoes Emergency Surgery After Head Injury appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has undergone successful surgery following an injury she sustained while representing Nigeria on international duty. The 26-year-old forward picked up the injury during the second leg of Nigeria’s second-round qualifying fixture for the 2028 Olympic Games against Comoros on Tuesday. Ajibade is now expected to spend some time on the [...] The post Ajibade Undergoes Successful Surgery, Eyes Quick Recovery appeared first on Complete Sports.

Puerto Rico U-17 midfielder Caroline Rivera has expressed optimism ahead of her side’s crucial upcoming clash against Nigeria’s Flamingos at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Puerto Rico heads into the fixture looking to recover from a difficult start after suffering a heavy 6-0 defeat against North Korea in their opening [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: ‘We Can Go Far’ –Puerto Rico Midfielder Rivera Optimistic Ahead Of Flamingos Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq was missing in action as Valencia played out a hard-fought, goalless draw against Athletic Bilbao in Saturday’s La Liga encounter. The Nigerian international, who is currently nursing a hamstring injury, has made three appearances and scored one goal for Valencia so far this season. Read Also:Bundesliga: Moffi Subbed On In [...] The post La Liga: Sadiq Missing As Valencia, Athletic Bilbao End In Stalemate appeared first on Complete Sports.

Poland striker Wiktoria Skrzypczak has expressed delight following her team’s 2-1 victory over Nigeria’s Flamingos at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Completesports.com reports. Poland began their campaign at the tournament on a winning note, securing all three points against the Nigerian side. Skrzypczak opened the scoring for the European side in the 33rd [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: Skrzypczak Hails Poland’s Victory Over Flamingos appeared first on Complete Sports.

It was not the best of starts for Nigeria’s Flamingos, following their 2-1 loss to Poland in Group B of the 2026 FIFA U-17 women’s World Cup in Morocco on Saturday. More to follow… The post 2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos Lose 2-1 To Poland In Group Opener appeared first on Complete Sports.

Kwara United and Abia Warriors played out a 1-1 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League,NPFL, Matchday Nine encounter in Ilorin on Saturday. Ali Ferinyaro put Kwara United ahead in the 34th minute, before Emmanuel Nnaji restored parity for Abia Warriors eight minutes into the second half. The result leaves the Harmony Boys in 11th [...] The post NPFL: Kwara United, Abia Warriors Share Spoils In Ilorin appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi came off the bench as a substitute for Hamburg in their 1-0  narrow win against Stuttgart in Saturday’s Bundesliga game. The Nigerian international, who has netted one goal in six appearances for Hamburg this season, entered the match in the 78th minute as a replacement for Vieira, making a lively [...] The post Bundesliga: Moffi Subbed On In Hamburg Win Over Stuttgart appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have crashed out of the WAFU B U-17 Championship in Burkina Faso, after drawing 1-1 with Côte d’Ivoire in their second Group B game on Saturday, completesports.com reports. The Golden Eaglets needed to win to guarantee qualification to the semifinals, after losing 2-1 to Niger Republic in their opener. On their part, [...] The post WAFU B U-17 Tourney: Golden Eaglets Crash Out After 1-1 Draw With Côte d’Ivoire appeared first on Complete Sports.

Defending champions North Korea sent a strong warning to Group B rivals Nigeria’s Flamingos and Poland, after thrashing Puerto Rico 6-0 in their opening match of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on Saturday. North Korea were ruthless from the start as they went into the break 5-0 up, having blown away the CONCACAF debutants [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: North Korea Send Warning To Flamingos After 6-0 Hammering Of Puerto Rico appeared first on Complete Sports.

Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of Poland vs Nigeria — 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Group A matchday-1 clash between Orlice (The Eaglesses) of Poland and the Flamingos of Nigeria at the Mohammed VI Football Complex – Pitch 4, Rabat, Morocco. The post Poland Vs Nigeria Live Blogging – 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup; Group A Matchday 1 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Alex Iwobi was the hero for struggling Fulham, as his strike secured a 1-0 home win against Hull City and also clinched a first Premier League win this season. Iwobi’s 33rd minute goal was enough to not only secure the three points but move them up to 15th on five points. Also in action in [...] The post Iwobi’s Goal vs Hull Earns Fulham First League Win Of The Season appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina and his Nottingham Forest side will be eyeing an upset when they host Arsenal in Premier League Matchweek 7 on Sunday, October 18, at the City Ground. Arsenal arrive second in the table and have lost only once in six league matches, while Forest sit 15th with one win in […]

Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman was in action for Atlético Madrid on Saturday, helping Diego Simeone’s side grind out a hard-fought 1–0 victory away against Espanyol in La Liga. The Nigerian international, making his ninth appearance of the campaign, started the match at the RCDE Stadium and put in a diligent shift on the flank [...] The post La Liga: Lookman Features As Atletico Madrid Pip Espanyol appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been rushed to hospital after a sickening collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite. The players clashed heads as Martinez came off his line to collect an aerial cross into the Everton box, with Branthwaite attempting to attack the ball. There was immediate concern for both players as they stayed down [...] The post Chelsea Goalkeeper Martinez Rushed To Hospital After Head Collision appeared first on Complete Sports.

Pedro Neto scored twice in the second half as Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory over Everton, handing the hosts their first defeat of the Premier League season. Neto broke the deadlock just 43 seconds after the restart before sealing the win with his second goal in the 90th minute. However, the victory was overshadowed by [...] The post Premier League: Neto Brace Fires Chelsea To Victory Over Everton appeared first on Complete Sports.

Leeds United will welcome Premier League giants Manchester United to Elland Road on Sunday for their gameweek seven encounter, and Swiss atacker with Nigerian roots Noah Okafor, will be looking to punish the Red Devils in front of his home fans. Kick off time is on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 2:00pm WAT (2:00pm BST […]

Poland U-17 women’s head coach Paulina Kawalec is targeting a winning start when her side takes on Nigeria’s Flamingos in their opening match at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The European side will face Akeem Busari’s Flamingos at Mohammed VI Football Complex Pitch 4 in Rabat on Saturday as both teams begin their [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: Poland Coach Kawalec Targets Winning Start Against Flamingos appeared first on Complete Sports.

Enyimba assistant coach Lawrence Ukaegbu has expressed strong optimism that the team will bounce back with an improved performance when they host Warri Wolves in Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fixture. The “People’s Elephant” are looking to recover swiftly after suffering a disappointing 4-2 defeat away to Katsina United last weekend. Read Also:Euromatch NPFL: [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Enyimba Assistant Coach Demands Defensive Improvement Ahead of Warri Wolves Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.