Malawi head coach Lovemore Fazili has unveiled a 32-member provisional squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations The squad is led by captain Tabitha Chawinga and vice-captain Temwa Chawinga, who returns to the team after missing their recent matches. Fazil has also included two U-20 players, Takondwa Chinyamvula and Fatima Lali, in the [...] The post WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons’ Group Rivals Malawi Announce Provisional Squad appeared first on Complete Sports.

Belgium’s Leandro Trossard produced a stunning display against New Zealand, scoring twice as the Red Devils romped to a 5-1 victory at BC Place on Friday night. The convincing win secured Belgium’s place in the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup, with Trossard playing a central role throughout the match. The 31-year-old winger broke […] The post Leandro Trossard Sends Arsenal And Andrea Berta A Timely Warning With World Cup Masterclass appeared first on Gooner Daily.

As the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to an end across the United States, Canada and Mexico, former Super Eagles captain Segun Odegbami has shared his thoughts on the teams he believes can and cannot win the tournament, Soccernet.ng reports. Despite impressive performances from England, Germany and the Netherlands in the […]

Cole Palmer has spoken publicly for the first time about being left out of England’s World Cup squad, addressing the situation with characteristic composure and calm. The Chelsea midfielder made headlines after being omitted from the national team’s plans, a decision that surprised many supporters and pundits given his outstanding club form. Palmer has been […] The post Cole Palmer Responds To England World Cup Snub And Says ‘I’m Not Crying’ Over Omission appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Egypt boss Hossam Hassan has declared his team’s readiness to face any opponent at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Pharaohs booked their spot in the Round of 32 following a thrilling 1-1 draw with IR Iran on Saturday. The Pharaohs made the perfect start with Mahmoud Saber slotting home from close range after Alireza [...] The post World Cup 2026: Egypt Ready To Take On Any Opponent — Hassan appeared first on Complete Sports.

The debate over football's Greatest of All Time (GOAT) between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi has lasted for nearly two decades, but Nigerian football legend Segun Odegbami has made his choice clear, Soccernet.ng reports. Fans across the world, including Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen, have argued for many years over whether Messi or Ronaldo deserves the […]

Cape Verde head coach Bubista has declared that nothing is impossible after guiding the Blue Sharks to a historic Round of 32 clash against Argentina on July 3 in Miami. Cape Verde sealed their historic advancement by finishing as runners-up in Group H of the FIFA World Cup 2026, remaining undefeated following draws against Spain, [...] The post World Cup 2026: Cape Verde Will Relish Chance To Face Argentina –Bubista appeared first on Complete Sports.

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has expressed his frustration at the standard of officiating after his side’s physically demanding clash against Uruguay at the World Cup. Refereeing decisions at this year’s tournament have attracted considerable criticism, with a series of questionable calls and a widespread tolerance of rough, physical play drawing widespread concern. Spain […] The post Luis De La Fuente Hits Out At Officiating After Spain Edge Uruguay At 2026 World Cup appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho continues to face uncertainty over his long-term future at Celtic, with his contract set to expire in the coming days, Soccernet.ng reports. Iheanacho’s future has been up in the air since the end of the 2025-26 season, with no decision made on whether the Scottish champions will extend his stay beyond this summer. The Nigerian […]

Former Nigeria international Segun Odegbami believes the Super Eagles would have been one of the strongest teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup if they had qualified under head coach Eric Chelle, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria failed to reach the expanded 48-team tournament after a disappointing qualifying campaign. The Super Eagles lost the automatic qualification ticket […]

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi has criticized FIFA, calling the 2026 World Cup a logistical disaster following a 1-1 draw with Egypt. In a chat with reporters, he condemned the unfair conditions, citing mandatory grueling commutes between their training base in Tijuana, Mexico, and US match locations, missing recovery staff, and ongoing visa issues for key [...] The post World Cup 2026 Is A Disaster –Iran Star Slams FIFA appeared first on Complete Sports.

Bruno Guimaraes has firmly established himself as one of the most sought-after players in this summer’s transfer window, attracting interest from clubs across Europe. Arsenal made the first significant move, submitting an opening bid of around £55m to Newcastle United, which was rejected outright by the Magpies. Newcastle have made their position abundantly clear, showing […] The post Arsenal Lead Race For Bruno Guimaraes As Liverpool And Manchester United Circle £100m Newcastle Star appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Chelsea’s summer transfer window is shaping up to be one of the most significant in recent memory, with incoming manager Xabi Alonso granted more power than any of his predecessors at Stamford Bridge. The Blues have wasted no time since the window opened, with Marc Cucurella completing a move to Real Madrid for a fixed […] The post Xabi Alonso Must Make Alejandro Garnacho Transfer Call As Chelsea Agreement Edges Closer appeared first on Gooner Daily.

The Blue Sharks of Cape Verde made history as they reached the knockout round of the FIFA World Cup 2026, after their 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia in their final Group H in the early hours of Saturday. With the result, Cape Verde finished second on three points and qualify automatically to the round of [...] The post Cape Verde Equals Super Eagles, Ghana’s World Cup Feat After Historic Knockout Round Qualification appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea are closing in on a deal to sign Atalanta right back Marco Palestra for a reported fee of around £43 million this summer. The 21-year-old spent last season on loan at Cagliari, where he made a consistent impression throughout the Serie A campaign with his performances. Palestra scored once and contributed four assists during […] The post Chelsea Close In On £43m Marco Palestra Transfer After Months Of Intense Scouting appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw believed his team fully deserved the big win over Iraq, Completesports.com reports. The Terangha Lions gave themselves hope of extending their stay at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with an emphatic 5-0 victory over Iraq at the Toronto Stadium on Friday night. Thiaw’s side could seal a last 32 spot [...] The post World Cup 2026: Senegal Deserved Big Win Over Iraq — Thiaw appeared first on Complete Sports.

Serena Williams will face 20-year-old Australian player Maya Joint in the opening round of the Wimbledon Championships. The 44-year-old seven-time Wimbledon champion accepted a wild-card entry for her highly anticipated return to singles play, marking her first singles match in nearly four years. Read Also:Serena Can’t Win Wimbledon –Ex-Coach The first-round matchup sets up a [...] The post Wimbledon: Serena To Face Maya Joint In Opening Round appeared first on Complete Sports.

In few countries does the national football team command as much public attention as Brazil, and Davide Ancelotti has now found himself at the centre of that intense scrutiny. Images of his apparent reaction to Neymar Junior coming on during Brazil’s 3-0 victory over Scotland have spread rapidly across Brazilian social media. The footage appears […] The post Ana Galocha Hits Back At Online Abuse Targeting Davide Ancelotti Over Neymar Viral Images appeared first on Gooner Daily.

A new Super Eagles! I am missing Nigeria at the ongoing World Cup 2026. If Nigeria had managed, somehow, to qualify and to be participating, the Super Eagles, under Eric Chelle, and with the increasing number of gifted Nigerian players caught in Eric’s scouting web around Europe these past few months, would have been one [...] The post The World Cup 2026: So Far, So Dramatic! —Odegbami appeared first on Complete Sports.

England face a significant defensive headache at the World Cup after reports confirmed Reece James will miss at least two matches due to a hamstring injury. The Chelsea right-back has long been considered one of England’s most reliable options in that position, but his injury concerns have once again come to the fore at the […] The post Reece James Set To Miss At Least Two World Cup Games With Hamstring Injury appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Arsenal are readying a second transfer approach for Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, despite the Magpies making their position abundantly clear. Reports emerged earlier this week confirming the Gunners held talks with the 28-year-old Brazil international’s representatives over a potential summer move. Newcastle responded firmly, insisting that Guimaraes is not available for transfer and will […] The post Arsenal Prepare Second Bruno Guimaraes Bid As Newcastle United Dig In Over Valuation appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Alejandro Garnacho has reportedly used social media to send what many are interpreting as a pointed message directed at his former club Manchester United. The Argentine winger completed a high-profile transfer to Chelsea, making him one of the most talked-about moves of the recent transfer window. Garnacho built his reputation at Old Trafford, coming through […] The post Alejandro Garnacho Sends Apparent Manchester United Message Via TikTok After Chelsea Move appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Ivory Coast manager Emerse Fae has accused former Germany and Bayern Munich star Bastian Schweinsteiger of racism following comments made about African football. Schweinsteiger made the remarks while appearing as a pitchside analyst ahead of Germany’s World Cup clash with Ivory Coast, describing their style of play on Magenta. The former Manchester United midfielder said […] The post Ivory Coast Coach Emerse Fae Accuses Bastian Schweinsteiger Of Racism Over African Football Comments appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Hector Bellerin has spoken candidly about homophobia in football, arguing that the sport is actively driving away players who do not identify as heterosexual. The Real Betis right-back, who is 31 years old, has long been one of the most outspoken figures in the game when it comes to social issues and equal rights. Appearing […] The post Hector Bellerin Says Non-Straight Players Are Abandoning Football Due To Hostile Environments appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been linked with a potential move to the Dutch Eredivisie, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Ndidi’s future has become a major talking point at Besiktas this summer. The 29-year-old midfielder, who arrived from Leicester City just last year, was initially expected to be a cornerstone of the club’s midfield for the foreseeable […]

Senegal took a huge step towards reaching the knockout rounds of the World Cup as they eased to an historic 5-0 win over 10-man Iraq in their final Group I game, 101 GreatGoals reports. Like their opponents in Toronto, Senegal had suffered defeats to France and Noway in their opening two matches, leaving them needing [...] The post World Cup 2026: Senegal Thrash Iraq 5-0 To Keep Knockout Round Qualification Hopes Alive appeared first on Complete Sports.

France delivered a commanding World Cup performance on Friday evening, brushing aside Norway with a convincing 4-1 victory that sent a clear message to their rivals. Ousmane Dembele was the undisputed star of the show, completing a stunning hat-trick inside the opening 32 minutes against a side that never looked capable of containing him. All […] The post Ousmane Dembele Scores Hat-Trick Inside 32 Minutes As France Demolish Norway At World Cup 2026 appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo has declared that the Black Stars will go all out for a win against Croatia to secure top spot in Group L of the FIFA World Cup 2026. After playing out a 0-0 draw against England, both teams are tied on four points, putting Ghana in prime position to advance to [...] The post World Cup 2026: It’s Victory Or Nothing –Sibo Speaks Ahead Ghana Vs Croatia appeared first on Complete Sports.

Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo believes Ghana must be more streetwise in dealing with match officials after feeling aggrieved by a controversial decision in their goalless draw with England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana were left frustrated after being denied what appeared to be a clear late penalty when England defender Ezri Konsa [...] The post World Cup 2026: Semenyo Calls On Black Stars To Be More Aggressive With Referees After England Penalty Row appeared first on Complete Sports.

World Cup 2026: African Teams Justifying FIFA’s Expanded Slots Former Nigeria winger Ejike Uzoenyi believes Africa is well-positioned to emerge as a dominant force in global football, judging by the performances of the continent’s representatives at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, Canada and Mexico, Completesports.com reports. Uzoenyi, a member of [...] The post World Cup 2026: Uzoenyi Hails African Teams, Backs Continent’s Push For Global Football Supremacy appeared first on Complete Sports.

Valencia striker Sadiq Umar has spoken out regarding two critical issues currently facing the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Soccernet.ng reports. ​The 2025/2026 NPFL season ended in May 2026, with Enugu Rangers clinching their ninth league title. Rivers United finished as runners-up, while Shooting Stars secured the third spot. Consequently, these clubs will represent Nigeria […]

Alejandro Garnacho has set social media alight after reposting Manchester United content on TikTok, despite completing his £40 million move to Chelsea last summer. The 21-year-old Argentine winger made the switch to Stamford Bridge following his fall from favour under manager Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford. His TikTok account, which boasts an impressive 6.2 million […] The post Alejandro Garnacho Sparks Speculation With Manchester United TikTok Repost After Chelsea Move appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Former Cape Verde star defender Pedro Miguel Cardoso Monteiro popularly known as, Pele, has said with the impressive performance of his country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, they can now compete with any team in Africa. Despite making their debut at this year’s World Cup, Cape Verde’s Blue Sharks have been one of the [...] The post With Our Display At The World Cup We Can Now Compete With Any Team In Africa —Ex-Cape Verde Star Pele appeared first on Complete Sports.

Jamie Carragher has made clear his belief that England are missing a specific quality that Cole Palmer brings to the national team setup. The former Liverpool and England defender singled out Palmer as a player who offers something genuinely different to what the rest of the England squad can provide. Carragher has long been one […] The post Jamie Carragher Believes Cole Palmer Absence Leaves England Short Of A Vital Weapon At The World Cup appeared first on Gooner Daily.