Enyimba of Aba assistant coach, Kelvin Okechukwu Ejeh, has resigned from his position as deputy to the club’s technical adviser, Emmanuel Deutsch Gustavo. Ejeh submitted his resignation to the hierarchy of the People’s Elephant following what could best be described as irreconcilable differences with the Cameroon-born head coach. Speaking with Completesports.com on Saturday morning, Ejeh [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Ejeh Quits As Enyimba Assistant Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.

Portugal boss Jorge Jesus has moved quickly to defuse mounting speculation, insisting that he has no personal rift with Cristiano Ronaldo following the forward’s abrupt exit from Portugal’s training camp. The incident sent shockwaves through European football after Ronaldo walked out on the squad following a reported disagreement over starting status and a missed training [...] The post I’ve No Personal Rift With Ronaldo –Jesus Breaks Silence After Portugal Camp Drama appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has stressed the need for the right structure and consistency if the team is to compete successfully at the highest level of international football. The three-time African champions have endured a difficult period in recent years, missing out on the last two FIFA World Cup tournaments. Nigeria have also [...] The post Troost-Ekong: Super Eagles Need Proper Structure To Excel appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has identified the reason behind Nigeria's topsy-turvy start to their AFCON 2027 qualifiers, Soccernet.ng reports. The Green and Whites were in action twice last month, coming from behind to defeat Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, before falling to a 3-0 loss against Guinea-Bissau. The players, coach […]

Manchester City have been found guilty on almost all of the charges relating to breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations. The sanctions have not been decided, with all possibilities remaining on the table, and City are expected to appeal. Under Premier League disciplinary rules, the independent commission has a range of possible sanctions available [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 145: Manchester City Financial Breaches 2 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen will lead Nigeria’s Super Falcons into their Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualifying battle with Comoros, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Nigeria international will be backed by Christopher Danjuma, Ayisat Yusuf and former Nigeria goalkeeper trainer Olatunji Baruwa. The Nigeria Football Federation appointed Eguavoen on an interim basis in September as […]

Amedspor have congratulated Gift Orban after the Nigeria international won the Turkish Süper Lig Goal of the Month award for September. Orban claimed the individual honour for his stunning strike in Amedspor’s 3-2 home victory over Beşiktaş. The 24-year-old opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a powerful long-range effort that gave the goalkeeper [...] The post Amedspor Applaud Orban’s Super Lig GOTM Award appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has handed Lazio and Nigeria a timely boost after returning to full group training ahead of the Serie A meeting with Monza on October 11, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old had been sidelined since August 24, when he lasted 54 minutes of Lazio's 1-0 victory at Bologna before suffering a right-thigh […]

Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi's attempt to kick-start his Hamburg career has hit another stumbling block, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigeria international striker is facing a race against time to recover from a knee problem before the Bundesliga returns this weekend. Hamburg coach Merlin Polzin has refused to put a date on the 27-year-old's comeback after […]

The Nigerian football landscape is littered with players who could have worn the Super Eagles' green and white but instead found their international home in Italy. From Premier League defenders to versatile midfielders and a striker who once made history in European competition, several footballers with Nigerian roots have represented the Azzurri at senior level. […]

Former Syracuse men’s soccer players continue to make their mark across professional leagues in the United States, Europe, and beyond as the 2026 season rolls on. The MLS regular season is winding down while European leagues are back in full swing, making it the perfect moment to check in on the Orange alumni scattered across […] The post Miles Robinson, Jeorgio Kocevski And Matt Orr Lead Syracuse Men’s Soccer Presence In Professional Leagues appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Former Ajax, Real Madrid and Netherlands striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has heaped praise on Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare for his electric start to life in Amsterdam. Arokodare joined Ajax on a season-long loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers in the summer after Wolves’ relegation to the Championship, and has quickly put his difficult spell in England behind him. [...] The post He’s Dangerous As A Focal Point On The Pitch — Ex-Real Madrid Star Hails Arokodare appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Nigeria Football Federation ,NFF, Refereeing Development Committee has issued a stern warning to referees officiating in the EuroMatch-NPFL, urging them to avoid errors of judgement in the course of their duties The committee, in a directive signed by Mohammed Ameenu commended match officials for what it described as generally good performances after six matchdays [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: NFF Urges Referees To Ensure Fair Officiating appeared first on Complete Sports.

World football governing body FIFA has handed down a stern directive to Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Katsina United, ordering the club to pay N28 million to former head coach Tony Tope Bulus as compensation for wrongful contract termination. The ruling comes following a protracted legal dispute initiated after the club abruptly cut ties [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: FIFA Threatens Katsina United With Severe Sanctions Over Coach Bulus’s Unpaid Dues appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Barcelona star Arturo Vidal has blasted Portugal coach Jorge Jesus over his treatment of Cristiano Ronaldo, describing it as “complete disrespect.” Ronaldo sensationally walked out of the Portugal camp this week after being left as an unused substitute in the 2-1 win over Norway, despite warming up in the second half, a situation that [...] The post Ex-Barcelona Star Slams Portugal Coach Over ‘Disrespectful’ Ronaldo Treatment appeared first on Complete Sports.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has broken ranks as the first Premier League boss to publicly address Manchester City’s high-profile financial regulatory verdict, claiming that budget inflation is a widespread practice across modern football. Following an independent commission’s decision finding City guilty of serious Premier League financial rule breaches, scrutiny has intensified around the club’s [...] The post Emery: Manchester City Not The Only Club To Inflate Budgets appeared first on Complete Sports.

Enyimba have received a major boost ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, Matchday Six clash against Plateau United, with key duo Joel Ezra and Utum Godswill returning to training and available for selection. Ezra had been sidelined for some time due to illness. The versatile defender made 27 appearances for the People’s Elephant [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Enyimba Welcome Key Duo For Plateau United Showdown appeared first on Complete Sports.

John Mastoroudes is the former Proprietor of defunct Leventis United FC of Nigeria, one of the most successful private clubs in the late 1980s and early 1990s in Nigerian football. He is acknowledged as one of the most knowledgeable persons on Nigerian football. He sent me a message from his base in Greece after watching [...] The post Nigeria’s Loss To Guinea Bissau: The Sad Truth! — Odegbami appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres has broken the UEFA Nations League record for longest consecutive scoring run. The 28-year-old netted in Sweden’s 1-1 draw with Bosnia & Herzegovina in Zenica on Friday night — his sixth Nations League game in a row finding the net, dating back to October 2024. With that, Gyokeres overtakes Aleksandar Mitrovic [...] The post Gyokeres Makes UEFA Nations League History In Sweden’s 1-1 Draw With Bosnia appeared first on Complete Sports.

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has admitted that his age could work against him in the race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Speaking candidly to Guardian Sport, the 19-year-old Barcelona and Spain winger expressed concern that voters might overlook his recent achievements because they assume he has plenty of time to win the award in the [...] The post Ballon d’Or: My Age Could Work Against Me –Yamal appeared first on Complete Sports.

England defender, John Stones has opened up about turning the page on a glittering era at Manchester City, expressing excitement over his new chapter with Italian giants Inter Milan following an emotional departure from the Etihad Stadium. After a trophy-laden decade under Pep Guardiola that cemented his legacy as one of English football’s finest modern [...] The post Stones Embraces New Challenge With Inter Milan appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s Sand Eagles head coach, Abdullahi Isa has described the team’s two friendly matches against Senegal as a crucial test ahead of their Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (BSAFCON) qualifying clash with Ghana’s Black Sharks. Isa expressed his appreciation to the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, for inviting Senegal to Nigeria for the two-match series, [...] The post Beach Soccer AFCONQ: Senegal Tests Will Boost Sand Eagles’ Preparations For Ghana Clash — Isa appeared first on Complete Sports.

All 20 clubs in the Euromatch–NPFL, Nigeria’s top-flight league, on Friday shared the first tranche of the title sponsorship fee in Abuja, Completesports.com reports. Dr Ayo Abdulrahman, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the NPFL, confirmed that the initial sponsorship deal is worth $7.5 million over three years — $2.5 million annually — contrary to earlier [...] The post Euromatch–NPFL Clubs Share First Tranche Of $7.5m Sponsorship Fee appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) is facing a disciplinary dilemma after Cristiano Ronaldo abruptly walked out of the national team’s training camp following an explosive disagreement with head coach Jorge Jesus. The 41-year-old forward, who has amassed a record 234 caps and 146 goals for his country, left the squad unexpectedly after being left on [...] The post Portuguese FA Weighs Six-Month Ban After Ronaldo’s Shock Exit appeared first on Complete Sports.

Kano Pillars are battle-ready for their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday Seven encounter against Sporting Lagos. The Sai Masu Gida were held to a goalless draw by Enyimba at the Sani Abacha Stadium last weekend and will be looking to make home advantage count this time around. The four-time NPFL champions are unbeaten in [...] The post Euromatch NPFL:Kano Pillars Brace For Sporting Lagos Showdown appeared first on Complete Sports.

St. Louis City SC produced a commanding performance on Wednesday night, defeating the New York Red Bulls 3-0 at Harrison, New Jersey. Simon Becher and Tomas Ostrak both found the net late in the second half to seal a convincing victory for the visitors. The result extended St. Louis’s remarkable unbeaten streak to 17 consecutive […] The post Simon Becher And Tomas Ostrak Strike Late As St. Louis City SC Demolish New York Red Bulls 3-0 appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Doma United head coach Deji Ayeni has expressed full confidence in his squad’s readiness to secure all three points as they prepare to face Warri Wolves in Saturday’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fixture. Sitting fourth on the league table, Doma are eager to bounce back following a two-match winless run. Read Also:Doma United Seek [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: ‘We Have Learnt Our Lessons’ — Ayeni Confident Doma United Can Rebound Against Warri Wolves appeared first on Complete Sports.

Top European clubs, including Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Newcastle United, are keeping tabs on Super Eagles-eligible winger Emeka Owen, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Owen is the latest Nigeria-eligible whizkid turning heads across Europe. He joined Spanish side Granada in 2024 as a 15-year-old and has steadily risen through the youth ranks to become a regular fixture in […]

Peter Fury has hit back at Anthony Joshua after the heavyweight contender claimed he had been receiving tactical advice and guidance from Tyson Fury’s estranged uncle ahead of their upcoming blockbuster clash. During a fiery press conference to promote their December bout in Cardiff, Joshua shocked onlookers by suggesting that Peter, who famously trained Tyson [...] The post Fury’s Uncle Dismisses Joshua’s Training Claims appeared first on Complete Sports.

Doma United will be looking to end their three-game winless run when they welcome Warri Wolves to the Pantami Stadium, Gombe for their EUROMATCH Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 7 clash on Sunday, completesport.com reports. The club started the season like a house on fire with three straight wins to go top of the [...] The post Doma United Seek Return To Winning Ways In Home Clash With Warri Wolves appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Manchester City manager and current Italy coach Roberto Mancini says he is unconcerned about being implicated in the financial rule-breaking scandal engulfing the English club, which on Friday said it was appealing the verdict. In his latest comments on the issue, Mancini said: “It’s not a problem that concerns me” — despite appearing to [...] The post ‘Not My Problem’ — Mancini Breaks Silence On Man City’s Financial Scandal appeared first on Complete Sports.

​The Super Eagles camp has opened in Moscow ahead of their international friendly against Russia next week, Soccernet.ng reports. ​With their first two qualifying matches for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations completed, head coach Éric Chelle will lead Nigeria into the fixture on October 6th. The match is scheduled to take place at Nizhny […]

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Moscow ahead of their international friendly against Russia. According to the team’s officer , Promise Efoghe, the Nigerian contingent arrived in the Russian capital on Friday afternoon. Éric Chelle’s side will take on Russia at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium next Tuesday. The encounter will be only the [...] The post Super Eagles Arrive In Moscow Ahead Of Russia Friendly appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will play against Russia next Tuesday, and Vince Osuji has received his first invitation to the national team after Akpe Victory was ruled out of the clash, Soccernet.ng reports. The 20-year-old centre-back was called up from Norwegian side Tromsø IL on Friday after Basel defender Akpe was ruled out of […]

Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez has enjoyed a remarkable rise since joining Scottish giants Rangers, with his impressive performances also helping him attract attention from several clubs across Europe, Soccernet.ng reports. Fernandez joined the Light Blues from Peterborough United last summer and enjoyed a stunning debut season at Ibrox. The Super Eagles defender played a crucial role in […]

Chukwuma Akuneto, Manchester City U-17s Head Coach, has posited that a lack of planning and preparation were the reasons the Super Eagles lost 3-0 to Guinea-Bissau in Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Group L Matchday 2 game in Bissau, Completesports.com reports. Akuneto also believes that the embarrassing performance and defeat in Bissau have [...] The post 2027 AFCONQ: Super Eagles Didn’t Plan, Prepare For Guinea-Bissau Game — Akuneto appeared first on Complete Sports.