Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has reflected on his historic goal for Hull City in their 2-0 Premier League victory over Manchester United, Soccernet.ng reports. Ajayi opened the scoring at the MKM Stadium as Hull marked their return to the Premier League with a memorable victory over United. The Nigerian defender reacted quickest in the […]

Tottenham endured a disastrous opening day to the 2026/27 Premier League season, slumping to a 3-0 defeat against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday. Goals from Keane Lewis-Potter, Vitaly Janelt, and Michael Kayode handed Roberto De Zerbi’s revamped side a sobering reality check. Read Also:10 Nigerian Stars Eyeing Stellar 2026/27 European Campaign Spurs [...] The post EPL: Brentford Cruise Past Big-Spending Spurs appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Premier League’s top goalscorer race is shaping up to be one of the most compelling individual battles in English football this season. Erling Haaland has dominated the conversation around the Golden Boot for several years, establishing himself as the standout striker in the division since arriving at Manchester City. However, Chelsea’s Cole Palmer is […] The post Cole Palmer’s Penalty Prowess Makes Him A Genuine Threat To Erling Haaland’s Golden Boot Crown appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Chidera Ejuke was on target as Sevilla secured a 3-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao in their LaLiga encounter on Saturday. Athletic Bilbao were reduced to 10 men in the 11th minute after Yuri Berchiche was shown a red card. Oso capitalised on the visitors’ numerical advantage by opening the scoring four minutes later. Ejuke was [...] The post LaLiga: Ejuke On Target In Sevilla’s Win At Athletic Bilbao appeared first on Complete Sports.

Wolverhampton Wanderers produced an impressive display away from home, defeating Preston North End 3-1 in a commanding Championship performance. Fer Lopez was the standout figure for Wolves, catching the eye with his contribution as the visitors took control of the contest at Deepdale. Preston struggled to contain Wanderers for large stretches of the match, finding […] The post Fer Lopez Inspires Wolverhampton Wanderers To Convincing Victory Over Preston North End appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique has voiced concerns over the damaged Parc des Princes pitch after record-breaking summer heatwaves and a fungal issue forced a late venue switch for their Ligue 1 opener against Stade Rennais. Record-breaking high temperatures in July severely damaged the grass and caused a fungal infection at the Parc des Princes. [...] The post PSG Coach Expresses Concern Over Damaged Parc des Princes Pitch appeared first on Complete Sports.

Anton Stach’s stunning late free-kick snatched the points for Leeds as Oliver Glasner lost his first Premier League game in charge of Nottingham Forest 1-0 at the City Ground, Sky Sports reports. Nigeria international Ola Aina was in action as he was named in the starting lineup for Forest before going off on 74 minutes. [...] The post Aina In Action As Forest Suffer Home Defeat To Leeds In League Opener appeared first on Complete Sports.

Brighton and Hove Albion travel to Norway for a pre-season fixture against Tromso, providing an early opportunity to assess the squad’s readiness ahead of the new campaign. Fixtures against Scandinavian opposition have historically offered English clubs a mix of competitive resistance and useful match minutes for players building fitness. Tony Bloom’s long-term vision for Brighton […] The post Brighton And Hove Albion Face Early Test Against Tromso As Tony Bloom’s Vision Is Put To The Proof appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Tottenham are on the verge of completing a stunning double deal to sign both Omar Marmoush and Savinho from Manchester City this summer. Reports from TeamTalk indicate that Marmoush has agreed personal terms on a five-year contract with Spurs, representing a major step forward in negotiations. The Egyptian forward and Brazilian winger Savinho are set […] The post Tottenham Agree Personal Terms With Omar Marmoush As Double Swoop Edges Toward Premier League Spending Record appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Nigeria has no shortage of attacking talent in EA Sports FC 27, but the new ratings list gives a clear picture of which Super Eagles players carry the strongest overall numbers, Soccernet.ng reports. EA Sports has published its Nigeria player ratings for FC 27, with Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Alex Iwobi all earning top […]

Manchester United set an unwanted record after suffering a shock 2-0 defeat to newly promoted Hull City, in their first Premier League fixture on Saturday. Super Eagles star Semi Ajayi and Noel Mendy got Hull City’s goals in the 17th and 38th minutes respectively. Ajayi volleyed into an empty net, reacting quickest to a rebound, [...] The post Man United Set Unwanted Record In Shock Defeat To Hull City appeared first on Complete Sports.

Semi Ajayi has expressed his delight following Hull City’s stunning victory over Manchester United in Saturday’s Premier League encounter. The Tigers claimed an impressive 2-0 win over Michael Carrick’s side at the MKM Stadium. Ajayi opened the scoring for the hosts in the 17th minute, reacting quickly to slot the ball home after Manchester United [...] The post ‘It Was Amazing’ — Ajayi Savours Hull City’s Stunning Win Over Man United appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal are pushing hard in the transfer market this winter, with reports suggesting the club are working on securing as many as three new signings in a busy period of activity. The Gunners have long been linked with multiple positions of need, and the prospect of a triple deal arriving simultaneously would represent a significant […] The post Arsenal Target Triple Transfer Swoop While Julian Alvarez Boost Lifts Atletico Madrid Hopes appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Eagles winger Nathan Tella was at his best mettle as he netted a goal in Bayer Leverkusen’s 4-0 thrashing of Wehen Wiesbaden in the DFB-Pokal on Saturday. The Nigerian international came on from the bench in the 65th minute for Fernandez to score the third goal of the game in the 69th minute. Read [...] The post DFB Cup: Tella On Target, Boniface Benched As Bayer Leverkusen Thrash Wehen Wiesbadan appeared first on Complete Sports.

Los Angeles Galaxy claimed a hard-fought 1-0 win over the San Jose Earthquakes, with Joseph Paintsil proving the difference in a tense Western Conference clash. Paintsil scored the only goal of the match in the 79th minute, remarkably coming with the Galaxy reduced to ten men and battling to hold their shape. The victory lifted […] The post Joseph Paintsil Strike Earns Galaxy Victory As Hirving Lozano Marks Home Debut appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Semi Ajayi was on target as Hull City claimed an impressive 2-0 victory over Manchester United in their Premier League clash at the MKM Stadium on Saturday. Ajayi opened the scoring for the hosts in the 17th minute, finding the back of the net from a corner to give Hull City an early advantage. The [...] The post Premier League: Ajayi Scores As Hull City Stun Manchester United appeared first on Complete Sports.

Across the Nigerian men's and women's teams, Victor Osimhen and Chiamaka Nnadozie are the joint highest-rated players in EA Sports FC 27, Soccernet.ng reports. EA Sports have released their latest player ratings ahead of the launch of FC 27, allowing Nigerian football fans to see how the country’s biggest stars have been assessed in the […]

Top video game franchise EA Sports FC 27 has arrived with a fresh set of player ratings, and Nigerian football fans have plenty to keep track of, Soccernet.ng reports. EA has now published its official FC 27 ratings database, giving players a detailed look at how Nigerian stars have been rated for the new game. […]

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has been fined by Major League Soccer following an incident in which he slapped Philadelphia Union’s Quinn Sullivan during a 2-2 draw on Wednesday. The 39-year-old struck Sullivan around the back of the head late in the game, reacting to what he felt was an elbow from the Union player […] The post Lionel Messi Fined By MLS After Slapping Philadelphia Union’s Quinn Sullivan During Heated Draw appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has written his name into Hull City history after scoring the club’s first Premier League goal in more than nine years, Soccernet.ng reports. Ajayi struck for Hull City in their Premier League return this afternoon, ending an extraordinary wait that had stretched back to May 21, 2017, after which they […]

Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Wilfred Ndidi will battle for who deserves to be called Nigeria's best player ahead of the official release of EA Sports FC 27, Soccernet.ng reports. The three Super Eagles stars offer very different qualities. Osimhen, who is firmly on the radar of Al Hilal, is the powerful striker who can […]

Tottenham Hotspur are navigating a significant period of transfer activity, with several key deals and player updates shaping the club’s immediate future. Juventus have confirmed the arrival of goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario from Tottenham Hotspur, with the Italian joining on an initial loan deal that includes an option to buy. The move represents a notable departure […] The post Guglielmo Vicario Joins Juventus On Loan As Tottenham Reshape Squad Ahead Of Busy Transfer Window appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Championship side West Ham United have joined Italian club Atalanta and German giants Bayer Leverkusen in the race to sign Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Fernandez’s future has been uncertain throughout the summer, although no deal has been finalized yet and he has started the new season with Rangers as they look to end […]

The 2026/27 European football season is already gathering momentum, with players eager to make their mark and help their respective clubs achieve their objectives. A number of Nigerian stars have already hit the ground running, grabbing the headlines with goals, assists and eye-catching performances in the opening weeks of the campaign. Others are also expected [...] The post 10 Nigerian Stars Eyeing Stellar 2026/27 European Campaign appeared first on Complete Sports.

With a mixture of Nigerian stars from the men's and women's game, there is enough quality to build a highly competitive Nigeria-themed squad in EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Team, Soccernet.ng reports. EA Sports has released the FC 27 player ratings, giving Nigerian players a new set of Overall (OVR) ratings to work with ahead […]

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has become one of the most talked-about players in English football, both for his performances and his iconic goal celebration. The “cold” celebration has taken on a life of its own, spreading across football at multiple levels and becoming one of the most recognisable gestures in the modern game. Palmer debuted […] The post Cole Palmer And Morgan Rogers Lead The Way With Viral “Cold” Celebration Taking Football By Storm appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Brazil international Joao Pedro has signed a new contract with Chelsea until 2034. Pedro arrived the Stamford Bridge in July 2025 from Brighton & Hove Albion. The striker made an immediate impact, scoring in the Club World Cup semi-finals and final as the Blues were crowned world champions. The 24-year-old netted 20 goals in all [...] The post Joao Pedro Pens New Chelsea Contract appeared first on Complete Sports.

Victor Osimhen has moved into third place on Galatasaray’s list of all-time highest-scoring foreign players, Completesports.com reports. Osimhen achieved the milestone after scoring twice in Okan Buruk’s side’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Erzurum FK on Friday night. The brace took the Nigeria international’s tally for the Turkish champions to 62 goals, moving him past former [...] The post Turkey: Osimhen Climbs To Third On Galatasaray’s All-Time Foreign Scorers List appeared first on Complete Sports.

For once, a major Premier League rule change has arrived without Arsenal needing to scramble. From this season, gambling companies can no longer appear on the front of Premier League matchday shirts. Around half of last season’s clubs entered the summer needing to replace a betting brand in one of the most valuable sponsorship positions […] The post The Shirt Sponsor Ban Arrives, and Arsenal Barely Notice appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Eagles duo Taiwo Awoniyi and Frank Onyeka were both in action for Coventry City as they suffered a 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in their opening game of the 2026-27 English Premier League season, Soccernet.ng reports. Awoniyi completed a £9 million move to the Sky Blues earlier this week from Nottingham Forest. Meanwhile, Onyeka’s permanent transfer was completed […]

Preston North End welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to Deepdale in what promises to be a fascinating Championship encounter between two ambitious clubs. Wolves find themselves competing in the second tier after suffering relegation from the Premier League, bringing considerable quality and resources to the Championship. Preston, a well-established Championship club, will be eager to make home […] The post Preston North End Host Wolverhampton Wanderers In Mouth-Watering Championship Clash appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Mikel Arteta has played down the severity of Bruno Guimaraes and his groin problem after the midfielder missed Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Coventry City on Friday, ESPN reports. Guimaraes was pictured with ice strapped to his right leg after being forced off in last weekend’s Community Shield victory over Manchester City and was sidelined for [...] The post Arteta Gives Injury Update On Guimaraes After Comfortable Win Against Coventry appeared first on Complete Sports.

Brighton failed to make home advantage count as they were held to a goalless draw by Tromso in the first leg of their Conference League play-off tie. The Seagulls will have been hoping to carry a healthy lead into the second leg, but Tromso proved a stubborn and organised opponent throughout the match. A 0-0 […] The post Brighton Hold Tromso To Goalless Draw In Conference League Play-Off First Leg appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Ian Wright has hit out at Arsenal and Mikel Arteta over their decision to leave Gabriel Martinelli out of the squad for the 3-0 win over Coventry City on Friday night. Arsenal got off to the perfect start in their opening game of the new Premier League season as goals from Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz [...] The post Ian Wright Questions Arsenal’s ‘Poor Treatment’ Of Martinelli appeared first on Complete Sports.

South Africa’s two-time world boxing champion Zolani Tete is dead after being ambushed in his hometown while returning home from the gym. According to journalist Velile Mnyandu of SABC Sport in South Africa, Tete was shot and killed in front of his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The shooting happened at around 6:30 [...] The post South Africa’s Two-Time World Boxing Champion Shot Dead appeared first on Complete Sports.

Following a 3-0 loss to Arsenal on opening day of the Premier League season, Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has disclosed that his newly promoted side will use the match as a valuable learning curve to understand the elite standard required in the top flight. Arsenal opened their title defence with a routine 3-0 win [...] The post Lampard: Coventry Will Learn From Loss To Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports.