Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru came off the bench to set up Tijjani Noslin's second goal as Lazio won 6-2 at Sassuolo and stayed top of Serie A.

Chelsea attacker Morgan Rogers has expressed his frustration following his side’s heartbreaking penalty shootout elimination against Liverpool, describing the defeat as “probably the worst way to lose a game.” The dramatic cup tie went the distance after a tightly contested 90 minutes, with neither side able to find a decisive breakthrough in regulation time. Read [...] The post ‘Worst Way To Lose’ –Rogers Heartbroken After Chelsea Exit From Carabao Cup appeared first on Complete Sports.

Udinese forward Nicolò Zaniolo has praised Maduka Okoye for his outstanding performance in the club’s 0-0 draw against Parma in Serie A. The Zebras ended their six-game losing streak with a determined display at the Stadio Ennio Tardini on Wednesday night, with Okoye playing a decisive role in securing a valuable point. The Nigerian international [...] The post ‘A Fantastic Goalkeeper’ –Zaniolo Applauds Okoye’s Heroics Against Parma appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Italy international Marco Borriello has named Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen as a possible Juventus target, but a reported €70m clause stands in the way.

Cristiano Ronaldo has won the inaugural ‘Ballon d’Or of All Time’ award (BOAT) following a month-long public vote. Ronaldo finished ahead of rival Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff, Michel Platini, Marco van Basten, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Kevin Keegan Franz Beckenbauer, Real Madrid legend Alfredo Di Stefano and Brazilian great Ronaldo Nazario. The Portugal international has been recognised [...] The post Cristiano Ronaldo Beats Messi, Platini, Ronaldo De Lima To Win Maiden Ballon d’Or Of All Time Award appeared first on Complete Sports.

FIFA has approved a Normalisation Committee to run the NFF until elections, with the Super Eagles' two AFCON qualifiers against Tanzania due in November.

Maduka Okoye has reflected on his crucial penalty save in Udinese’s away draw against Parma, which helped the team end their six-game losing streak in Serie A. The Zebras had suffered six consecutive league defeats before travelling to Parma but delivered an encouraging performance in their fight to avoid relegation. Kosta Runjaic’s side created the [...] The post Okoye Reflects On Penalty Save In Udinese’s Draw With Parma appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko is expected to be out until at least January with a shin injury. The 23-year-old has not featured for the club since their defeat by Brighton in the Carabao Cup on 16 September, when he was substituted in the 66th minute. According to BBC Sport, the Slovenia international required multiple [...] The post Injury Blow For Man United As Star Forward Ruled Out Until January appeared first on Complete Sports.

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has urged his former club to bring Trent Alexander-Arnold back to Anfield, claiming the defender made a “big mistake” by joining Real Madrid. Alexander-Arnold’s high-profile departure from Merseyside left many Liverpool supporters aggrieved, but Carragher believes the Reds should put hard feelings aside to solve their creative shortcomings on the pitch. [...] The post Carragher: Liverpool Must Rescue ‘Third-Choice’ Alexander-Arnold After Real Madrid Nightmare appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso described the EFL Cup as the club’s “least important competition” after their penalty shootout defeat to Liverpool. Alonso’s Chelsea were eliminated in the fourth round after losing 6-5 on penalties following a 1-1 draw, with Wesley Fofana missing the decisive spot-kick at Anfield on Thursday (AEDT). Morgan Rogers had given [...] The post Carabao Cup Not Important To Us — Alonso appeared first on Complete Sports.

Liverpool beat Chelsea 6-5 on penalties to book a place in the Carabao Cup quarter-final on a dramatic night at Anfield. The teams had traded goals from the spot in normal time, with Morgan Rogers’ opener cancelled out by Cody Gakpo’s finish from the spot soon after in the final five minutes of the first [...] The post CARABAO CUP: Liverpool, Man City Beat Chelsea, Brighton On Penalties To Reach Quarterfinals appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s Future Eagles have been knocked out of the Tier C competition at the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival after a shock 6-3 defeat to Benin Republic on Wednesday in Baku, Azerbaijan. After thrashing New Caledonia 7-0 in the Round of 32 this morning, Nigeria came into the Round of 16 full of [...] The post FIFA U-15 W/Cup& Festival: Benin Republic Send Future Eagles Packing After 6-3 Win appeared first on Complete Sports.

European football powerhouses Ajax and Bayern Munich have officially confirmed that they will face off in the inaugural fixture to open Kenya’s state-of-the-art national venue, the Raila Odinga International Stadium, in Nairobi. Scheduled for January 5, 2027, the blockbuster friendly will mark the grand unveiling of the 60,000-capacity arena, also officially known as the Talanta [...] The post Ajax, Bayern Munich Confirmed For Historic Raila Odinga International Stadium Inauguration appeared first on Complete Sports.

Kelechi Iheanacho has opened up on his decision to join Turkish second-division side Bursaspor after leaving Scottish Premiership giants Celtic. The Nigeria international spent the second half of last season on loan at Celtic, where he played an important role in the club’s domestic success. The 30-year-old striker scored nine goals in 24 appearances across [...] The post Iheanacho Explains Decision To Join Bursaspor Ahead Of Celtic appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has delivered a scathing assessment of Manchester United’s struggling squad, labeling their recent performances an absolute “disaster” as the team prepares for a high-stakes trip to Stamford Bridge. Speaking on the latest episode of The Obi One Podcast, the Nigerian football icon didn’t hold back when analyzing the collective [...] The post ‘Collectively Not Good Enough’ –Mikel Brands Manchester United Squad A Disaster Ahead Of Chelsea Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation,NFF, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, has urged the Flamingos, to remain focused and determined ahead of their Round of 16 clash against Mexico at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Ikpeme gave the charge on Wednesday during a visit to the team at their [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: Ikpeme Backs Flamingos To Soar Past Mexico appeared first on Complete Sports.

Remo Stars mean business ahead of the new campaign, drafting in five fresh faces to bolster their squad for the 2026/27 Nigeria National League (NNL) season. Just one year after making history as the 2024/25 NPFL champions, a turbulent 2025/26 campaign plagued by player departures and a nomadic home schedule saw the club drop to [...] The post NNL: Remo Stars Strengthen Squad With Five New Additions Ahead Of 2026/27 Campaign appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, has banned Warri Wolves supporter, Keno Iyaruwe, from attending all league matches following an alleged assault on a match official. Iyaruwe was accused of assaulting an assistant referee after Warri Wolves’ Matchday 10 encounter against four-time champions Kano Pillars at the Southern Delta University Stadium in Ozoro on Sunday. [...] The post NPFL Bans Warri Wolves Fan Over Alleged Assault On Match Official appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigerian international striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been recognized for his extensive humanitarian efforts after receiving the prestigious ‘Beyond the Pitch’ Award at the 2026 Best of Africa Awards in London. The Coventry and Super Eagles forward was celebrated for using his global profile to foster social development, healthcare support, and youth empowerment in Nigeria. Read [...] The post Awoniyi Bags Top London Award For Life-Changing Charity Work In Nigeria appeared first on Complete Sports.

AS Roma are reportedly interested in signing Nigerian midfielder David Moses from Slavia Prague ahead of the January transfer window, Completesports.com reports. According to transfer expert Ekrem Konur, the Italian giants are monitoring the 22-year-old as they look to strengthen their midfield options. Moses is understood to be among Roma’s key midfield targets, although they [...] The post AS Roma Interested In Nigerian Midfielder appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Bendel Insurance have secured a major commercial boost with Premium Trust Bank becoming their new front-of-shirt sponsor for the 2025/26 NPFL season. In a post on the X handle of Broadcaster For NPFL Nino, Bendel Insurance will now wear the Premium Trust Bank logo on the front of their [...] The post EUROMATCH NPFL: Bendel Insurance Get New Front Jersey Sponsor appeared first on Complete Sports.

Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has showered praise on Michael Olise, insisting the 24-year-old winger possesses all the quality needed to contend for the Ballon d’Or in the future. The France international has established himself as a vital creative spark in Munich since his arrival, drawing high praise from the club’s executive leadership. Read Also:Arsenal [...] The post ‘Olise Would Win Ballon d’Or One Day’ –Dreesen appeared first on Complete Sports.

Grassroot football remains one of the most important foundations of Nigerian football, providing young talents with opportunities to showcase their abilities, compete for recognition and pursue professional careers. With private-sector investment and sponsorship from organisations such as 1xBet, local football tournaments have the potential to become more organized, competitive and impactful. As 1XCUP 2026 tournaments [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 155: Grassroot Football Development In Nigeria – Part 2 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal will appeal against Max Dowman’s sending-off during Tuesday’s Carabao Cup tie at Fleetwood, BBC Sport reports. The 16-year-old midfielder was shown a straight red card in the 85th minute after reacting to a heavy challenge by Fleetwood’s Harrison Neal. Although Dowman did not fully kick out, his foot did make contact with Neal. The [...] The post Arsenal To Appeal Against Dowman Red Card appeared first on Complete Sports.

Rangers International have turned their attention to their Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, Matchday 11 encounter against Rivers United following their exit from the CAF Champions League. The Flying Antelopes were knocked out of the continental competition after suffering a 3-2 aggregate defeat to Algerian side MC Alger. Fidelis Ilechukwu’s men will now focus on [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Rangers Shift Focus To Rivers United After Continental Exit appeared first on Complete Sports.

Future Eagles of Nigeria thrashed New Caledonia 7-0 to reach the Tier C round of 16 at the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival on Wednesday morning. It was Nigeria’s biggest win of the tournament and extends their unbeaten run to six games. Captain Timothy Ijachi was the star with a hat-trick, while Abdulsalam [...] The post FIFA U-15 W/Cup & Festival: Future Eagles Thrash New Caledonia 7-0 To Reach Tier C Round Of 16 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Match photos from behind the goal often reach the desk with the shot already made and a row of phones still bright in the stand. The shot is already there, but the frame still asks the reader to stare at a screen instead of the ball. PicEditor AI is the browser editor for that second [...] The post Match Photos Need A Second Pass Before They Go Live appeared first on Complete Sports.

For many football supporters, the final whistle is rarely the real end of the matchday. There’s the walk home, the voice notes, the group-chat verdicts and the inevitable replay of that one decision everyone saw differently. Then comes the gap before the next fixture. Whether you follow a local club, the Premier League, the Nigeria [...] The post Between Fixtures: How Football Supporters Keep The Conversation Going appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ajax have reportedly opened talks with Wolves over a permanent deal for Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare, with the Dutch club unwilling to go above €25m.

Rivers United, Enugu Rangers and Nasarawa United all have 17 points in the NPFL table, and Rivers host Rangers on Sunday 1 November.

Nigeria’s Flamingos face Mexico in a crucial Round of 16 clash at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. After an impressive victory over defending champions North Korea, can the Flamingos maintain their momentum and book a place in the quarter-finals? We preview the encounter, examine both teams’ strengths and weaknesses, and assess Nigeria’s [...] The post Flamingos Vs Mexico: Can Nigeria Keep World Cup Dream Alive? appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles have commenced preparations for their 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifying tie against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The team held their first training session on Tuesday at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne, with head coach Éric Chelle supervising the session. A total of 28 players participated in the [...] The post 2027 U-23 AFCONQ: Olympic Eagles Begin Preparations For DR Congo Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has launched a scathing attack on the club’s hierarchy, insisting that replacing Michael Carrick will achieve nothing until deep-rooted problems at board level are addressed. Should Carrick be relieved of his duties, he would become the seventh permanent manager to depart Old Trafford since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in [...] The post Schmeichel: Replacing Carrick Won’t Solve Man United Crisis appeared first on Complete Sports.

Young Strikers FC and Tonic FC will face off in the final of the https://1xcup.ng/ after both teams secured hard-fought wins in their semi-final matches played at the Inspire Sports Arena Cappa Oshodi Lagos on Tuesday. Young Strikers booked their place in the final following a shock 1–0 victory over overwhelming favorites, Collins Edwin while [...] The post Tonic, Young Strikers To Face Off In 1XCup 2026 Final appeared first on Complete Sports.

Victor Osimhen's two goals in the Istanbul derby took him to 49 Süper Lig goals, tenth on Galatasaray's all-time league scoring list.

Arsenal set an unwanted record following their shock defeat to fourth division side Fleetwood Town in round 16 of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday. Fleetwood Town pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Carabao Cup history as they edged out Arsenal 5-3 on penalties after regulation time finished 1-1. The Gunners were left shell-shocked [...] The post Carabao Cup: Arsenal Set Unwanted Record In Shock Defeat To 4th Division Side Fleetwood Town appeared first on Complete Sports.