Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets were forced to hold their final training session ahead of their opening fixture at the ongoing WAFU B U-17 Championship on a poorly maintained, termite-infested five-a-side pitch in Ouagadougou on Tuesday evening. The Nigerian team had been scheduled to train at the USFA football pitch in the Burkinabe capital. However, upon arriving [...] The post WAFU B U-17 Championship: Golden Eaglets Train On Termite-Infested Pitch Ahead Niger Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam has backed summer signing Carlos Baleba to play a pivotal role for the club this season, tipping the young midfielder to successfully fill the void left by Casemiro. Baleba has faced a frustrating start to life at Old Trafford following his £70 million summer switch from Brighton & Hove [...] The post Stam: Baleba Can Replace Casemiro At Man United appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Falcons legend Asisat Oshoala has backed compatriot Victor Osimhen to find the net for Galatasaray against Barcelona on Tuesday night. However, the former Barcelona striker insists she wants the Spanish giants to emerge victorious in the UEFA Champions League showdown. Oshoala has found an interesting way to support two of her football favourites ahead […]

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has thrown his full support behind under-fire marquee signings Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola, insisting he retains absolute faith in the struggling duo ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League fixture against LASK. Wirtz, 23, arrived at Anfield last summer in a blockbuster £116 million deal but has faced mounting scrutiny after struggling [...] The post ‘I Trust Them 100%’ — Iraola Defends Wirtz, Barcola Amid Slow Starts At Anfield appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have qualified for the third round of the CAF qualification journey for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, defeating Comoros 7-0 on aggregate at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne. Augustine Eguavoen's team struggled to hit the target in the first half of the first leg that they won 2-0, and the […]

Super Falcons legend Asisat Oshoala took the scraps and bits life dumped on her young laps and from it built a remarkable legacy in women’s football. The journey has taken her 17 years from the moment she decided to drop out of school and pursue football professionally to becoming one of Africa’s most decorated players […]

Nigeria's Super Falcons secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Comoros on Tuesday to seal a 7-0 aggregate win to reach the third round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers. Toni Payne scored twice, while Uchenna Kanu also grabbed a brace before Christy Ucheibe completed the rout from the penalty spot. The performance offered […]

Nigeria’s Super Falcons booked their place into the third round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic qualifier, after thrashing Comoros 5-0 in the second leg in Ikenne, on Tuesday. The commanding win saw the Super Falcons reach the next round of the qualifier on a 7-0 aggregate win. A brace from Toni Payne and Uchenna [...] The post 2028 Olympic Qualifier: Super Falcons Thrash Comoros 5-0 To Reach Third Round appeared first on Complete Sports.

Lola Ogunbote has taken another major step in football after joining Chelsea Women as the club’s new Head of Football Operations and Player Services. The Nigerian-born Briton quietly began her new role during the summer before officially announcing the move in October 2026. Ogunbote's arrival at one of the biggest clubs in women's football is […]

Shooting Stars SC Technical Adviser, Salisu Yusuf, says he left Benin Republic top-flight club Coton FC by mutual agreement before returning to Nigeria, Completesports.com reports. The 64-year-old manager signed a two-year contract with Coton FC ahead of the 2025/2026 season, shortly after rescuing Nasarawa United from relegation in the 2024/2025 EuroMatch–NPFL campaign. However, following a [...] The post EUROMATCH–NPFL: Yusuf Reveals Why He Left Coton FC For Shooting Stars appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal has joined Getafe on a free transfer. Getafe, in a statement, wrote on their X handle:” : Daniel Carvajal, new Getafe CF player. “Welcome to the Coliseum, Dani! .” The Madrid-born right-back has been without a club since his contract at the Bernabeu expired in June, according to BBC [...] The post Carvajal Joins Getafe On Free Transfer After 23 Years At Real Madrid appeared first on Complete Sports.

Aerobics instructor, Paul Nwagu, has commended Complete Sports for promoting a healthy lifestyle among Nigerians through Complete Sports Celebrity Workout initiative. The third edition of the event, organised by Complete Communications Limited as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, took place at the serene Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday, 10 [...] The post Complete Sports Celebrity Workout Driving Healthy Lifestyle — Aerobics Instructor Nwagu appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Super Falcons of Nigeria take on Comoros in the second leg of their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying tie today, with a two-goal advantage to protect as they target a place in the next round. Follow Super Falcons vs Comoros live here Nigeria head into the return fixture after securing a 2-0 victory in the […]

Super Eagles and Trabzonspor defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has earned a place in SofaScore’s Team of the Week. Nwaiwu out-performed every defender in the Turkish Super Lig with an impressive display for Trabzonspor in their dominant 3-0 victory over Samsunspor. The Nigerian centre-back received an 8.5 rating in the weekly selection, more than any other defender […]

As anticipation builds for his long-awaited heavyweight showdown against Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua has offered a tactical breakdown of why past rivals stumbled against “The Gypsy King”, and how he plans to avoid the same fate. Joshua (30-4, 27 KOs) is set to square off against Fury (36-2-1, 25 KOs) on December 11 at a [...] The post Joshua Warns Against Emotional Traps Ahead Of Blockbuster Clash With Fury appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn believes Riccardo Calafiori offers more in attack than in defence, but insisted the Italian remains a solid defender. Calafiori has been one of Arsenal’s standout performers this season with his adventurous displays at left-back and his knack for popping up in goalscoring positions. The left-back drew Arsenal level in their 2-1 [...] The post Calafiori Offers More Going Forward Than In Defence — Arsenal Legend appeared first on Complete Sports.

Udinese manager Kosta Runjaic has attributed his side’s narrow 2-1 defeat to Torino to a costly communication breakdown between Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and teammate Nicolò Bertola during Sunday’s Serie A clash. The Nigerian international found himself at the center of the game’s decisive moment at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino when a mix-up [...] The post Udinese Manager Blames Okoye, Bertola For Loss To Torino appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Plateau United midfielder Kazeem Adeyanju has completed a move to South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) side Stellenbosch on a free transfer. Adeyanju, who featured for Plateau United in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) last season, has now been cleared to feature for Stellenbosch in the 2026/27 campaign. “Stellenbosch Football Club is delighted [...] The post EUROMATCH NPFL: Ex-Plateau United Midfielder Adeyanju Joins South African Club Stellenbosch appeared first on Complete Sports.

Shakiru Giwa has stepped down as head coach of Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, side Inter Lagos. The club announced his departure on Tuesday through its official X account, making him the first manager to leave his position in the ongoing NPFL season. Inter Lagos expressed gratitude to Giwa for his contributions to the club, [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Shakiru Giwa Resigns As Inter Lagos Head Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.

Plateau United goalkeeper Okiemute Odah has urged his teammates to maintain their impressive form following last Sunday’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Kano Pillars in the Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL. The Peace Boys recorded a dominant win at the New Jos Stadium, handing Kano Pillars their first defeat of the season. Paul Samson and Ekundayo [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Odah Charges Plateau United To Sustain Momentum After Kano Pillars Win appeared first on Complete Sports.

Three years ago I thought lottery players were throwing money into a fire. Then my neighbor won $3,200 on a random Tuesday afternoon. That got my attention. Here’s what made me reconsider: I was dropping $23 weekly on coffee I barely tasted while rushing to work. But I couldn’t justify $2 for a lottery ticket [...] The post Why I Started Checking Lottery Numbers Every Morning (And You Might Want To Too) appeared first on Complete Sports.

Rwanda has signed a 10-year deal with Formula 1 to host races in the African country, starting “in the early 2030s”. The event – to be called the African Grand Prix – will be held on a new, purpose-built circuit in Bugesera, 25 miles south of the capital Kigali and next to the city’s new [...] The post Rwanda To Host F1’s first Race In Africa Since 1993 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester City star Erling Haaland and his father, Alf-Inge Haaland, have further cemented their ties to the club by purchasing luxury residential properties worth a combined £7.5 million in Abu Dhabi, the homeland of the Premier League champions’ owners. According to Daily Mail, the prolific Norwegian striker and his family acquired the high-end properties at [...] The post Haaland Secures £7.5m Luxury Properties In Abu Dhabi appeared first on Complete Sports.

Who will win the Ballon d’Or 2026? 🏆 Football fans around the world are debating which superstar deserves to lift the most prestigious individual award in football. In this video, we look at *5 football stars who could be strong contenders for the Ballon d’Or 2026*. From world-class goalscorers to creative playmakers and match-winning superstars, [...] The post Who Will Claim The 2026 Ballon d’Or? 5 Names You Need To Know appeared first on Complete Sports.

Bayern Munich's attacker of Nigerian origin Michael Olise will be looking to be amongst the goals on Tuesday when they arrive in Stavanger on Tuesday, October 13, chasing a second straight Champions League win at Vikings which would put them well on course for the League Phase's top eight. Viking FK were beaten 3-1 at […]

Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has been in fine form for Ajax, scoring seven goals and two assists in 10 games since making his loan move from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 25-year-old forward's most recent goal came in Saturday’s 1-1 league draw against NEC Nijmegen, breaking the deadlock in the seventh minute and celebrating by paying […]

In the Ballon d’Or rankings, Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen holds the record for the highest finish by a Nigerian male footballer. Ballon d’Or, one of football's most prestigious individual awards, has also celebrated other Super Eagles icons including Nwankwo Kanu, Ademola Lookman and Finidi George. It became an award Nigeria's elite talents […]

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has come under fire for his error in Udinese's 2-1 loss to Torino, with coach Kosta Runjaic clarifying what happened at the Olympic Stadium in Turin. The 27-year-old was involved in the decisive moment of yesterday’s Serie A encounter after colliding with teammate Nicolò Bertola while attempting to deal with […]

Super Eagles forward Tolu Arokodare has revealed what he hopes to achieve with Ajax Amsterdam this season. Arokodare has enjoyed an impressive start to life at the Dutch club since joining on loan from English side Wolverhampton Wanderers during the summer transfer window. The Super Eagles forward endured a difficult spell at Wolves, where he struggled to […]

Uchenna Kanu has declared that the Super Falcons are determined to secure a second victory over Comoros in their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying campaign, Completesports.com reports. The Super Falcons head into the second leg of their second-round qualifying tie with a 2-0 advantage following their victory in the first leg. Defender Michelle Alozie and Kanu [...] The post 2028 Olympics Qualifier: Kanu Eyes Another Victory Against Comoros appeared first on Complete Sports.

The https://1xcup.ng/ grassroots football tournament in Lagos, Nigeria, has officially concluded its group stage and is entering the Round of 16 from today, Tuesday, October 13–14, 2026, at the Inspire Sports Ground, Cappa, Oshodi, Lagos. As the race for a place in the quarter-finals of the biggest grassroots football competition in Lagos intensifies, eight teams [...] The post 1XCup 2026 Round Of 16: 8 Teams Vie For 4 Quarter-Final Tickets Today appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Republic of Ireland and Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given has officially tied the knot with his longtime partner, Rebecca Gibson, in a breathtaking ceremony at London’s historic Westminster Abbey. According to Daily Mail, the couple, who have been together for 13 years and share two daughters, exchanged vows at the iconic royal venue, the [...] The post Former Man City Goalkeeper Marries Longtime Fiancee Gibson In Extravagant Ceremony appeared first on Complete Sports.

Olivier Giroud has revealed that he had to leave Arsenal to secure a place in France’s World Cup squad. The French striker departed the club for Premier League rivals Chelsea in January 2018. Giroud had scored 105 goals in 253 appearances for the Gunners before that after being signed by Arsene Wenger. Giroud is set [...] The post Why I Left Arsenal For Chelsea — Giroud Reveals appeared first on Complete Sports.

Galatasaray assistant coach Ismael García believes Victor Osimhen has the qualities to cause Barcelona serious problems when the two sides meet in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. The Super Eagles striker is expected to return to competitive action after recovering from injury. His presence hands Galatasaray a significant boost ahead of their league-phase encounter […]

Victor Osimhen and the other Galatasaray attackers have been a source of worry for Barcelona coach Hansi Flick ahead of their game on Tuesday. ​The Catalans travel to Rams Park for a match that is crucial for both teams. Barcelona have won nine straight games in emphatic fashion and are eager to continue their brilliant […]

Super Falcons interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has urged his players to build on their first-leg advantage when Nigeria face Comoros in the return leg of their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying tie, Completesports.com reports. The 10-time African champions secured a 2-0 victory over the island nation in the first leg last Saturday and will host [...] The post 2028 Olympics Qualifier: Eguavoen Wants Double Over Comoros appeared first on Complete Sports.