Nigeria midfielder Toni Payne has helped Inter Milan reach the UEFA Women's Champions League league phase for the first time, Soccernet.ng reports. And her reward is a series of major European games against Arsenal, Manchester City and Real Madrid, among several other European heavyweights. The draw in Nyon, Switzerland, on Friday placed Inter in a […]

Chelsea have taken the unconventional route of training with rugby pads to prepare for Sunday’s London derby with Premier League champions Arsenal at the Emirates. New manager Xabi Alonso has got his troops bracing for impact with big rugby pads. Both Valentin Barco and Pep Chavarria were spotted holding the crash pads while their team-mates [...] The post Chelsea Players Train With Rugby Tackle Shields Ahead Arsenal Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Paul Scholes has offered a pointed assessment of Chelsea’s troubled campaign, suggesting the club’s own decisions have undermined their chances of success this season. The former Manchester United and England midfielder is rarely shy when sharing his views on the Premier League’s biggest clubs, and Chelsea have drawn his criticism once again. Scholes believes Chelsea […] The post Paul Scholes Explains Why Chelsea Have Damaged Their Season And Tips Cole Palmer For Manchester United Move appeared first on Gooner Daily.

The second Matchday of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season promises another round of compelling contests as clubs look to build on, or recover from, their opening-weekend results. From Bayern Munich’s trip to Schalke 04 and Borussia Dortmund’s visit to Hoffenheim to Stuttgart’s bid to avoid another setback, the weekend offers plenty of early-season storylines, milestones and [...] The post Bundesliga 2026/27: Matchday 2 Set To Deliver Early Season Tests, Intriguing Battles appeared first on Complete Sports.

Newhope Naija FC produced a commanding performance in the 1XCup 2026, cruising to a 5-1 victory over Daja United at the Inspire Sports Ground, Cappa, Oshodi, Lagos in their Epe Zone encounter on Friday. The result underlined Newhope Naija’s attacking quality as they overwhelmed Daja United with five goals, turning the contest into a one-sided [...] The post 1XCup 2026: Akintunde Samuel Nets Brace As Newhope Naija Wallop Daja 5-1 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s D’Tigress began their campaign at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup with a 99–81 defeat to South Korea in Berlin on Friday. The African champions made a competitive start but trailed 26–22 at the end of the first quarter. South Korea maintained their narrow advantage in the second quarter, taking a 48–45 lead [...] The post 2026 FIBA WWC: D’Tigress Lose To South Korea In Opening Game appeared first on Complete Sports.

YOU ARE INVITED! After an exciting 2023 edition, the Complete Sports Celebrity Workout (CSCW) 3.0 is back in Lagos, bringing together fitness, entertainment and preventive healthcare for one energetic morning. Save the Date: Date: Saturday, 10th October 2026 Time: 7:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Venue: Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria Entry is FREE, [...] The post The Complete Sports Celebrity Workout 2026 Is Here! appeared first on Complete Sports.

On August 27. 2026, Ibrahim Gusau resigned as the president of the Nigeria Football Federation alongside several members of the federation’s executive committee amid mounting pressure over the management of Nigerian football. The resignations come as the NFF faces growing scrutiny over the country’s recent failures on the international stage, including Nigeria’s historic failure to [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 135: Who Becomes The Next NFF President appeared first on Complete Sports.

Kai Havertz has said Arsenal’s emphasis on set pieces played a major role in their Premier League success last season. Arsenal ended their long wait for a first league title since 2004 after finishing ahead of Manchester City. Central to Arsenal’s success was their use of set pieces which was a useless instrument against their [...] The post Scoring Many Goals From Set Pieces Was Major Reason We Won Premier League Title —Havertz appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Super Eagles invitee Kingsley Ehizibue has officially joined Genoa as a free agent after leaving Udinese at the end of the 2025/26 Serie A season, Soccernet.ng reports. The 31-year-old right-back signed a multi-year contract with Genoa on Thursday, 3 September, after successfully completing his medical at the La Tua Casa della Salute facilities. Ehizibue's […]

Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers have emerged as key figures in discussions surrounding Chelsea’s future direction under incoming manager Xabi Alonso. Reports suggest that at least one Chelsea star has expressed concern about how Alonso plans to utilise the two attacking midfielders in his system. Palmer established himself as one of the Premier League’s finest […] The post Chelsea Star Raises Concerns Over Xabi Alonso’s Plans For Cole Palmer And Morgan Rogers appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Gabonese referee Cregue Flaury Moukagni has been appointed to officiate the CAF Champions League first preliminary round first-leg clash between San Pedro and Rivers United. Moukagni will be assisted by fellow Gabonese officials Amos Abeigne Ndong and Junior Assoughe, who will serve as first and second assistant referees respectively. Pierre Ghislain Atcho, also from Gabon, [...] The post CAF Champions League: Gabonese Referee To Handle San Pedro Vs Rivers United appeared first on Complete Sports.

FIFA has accused UEFA of running a coordinated smear campaign against president Gianni Infantino in response to US court filings regarding an aborted $4.2 billion World Cup commercialization plan. FIFA filed legal responses in US courts calling UEFA’s actions little more than press releases aimed at its leadership. Read Also:Done Deal: Ehizibue Swaps Udinese For [...] The post FIFA Accuses UEFA Of Smear Campaign Against Infantino appeared first on Complete Sports.

Hugh Curran, a former Wolverhampton Wanderers striker, has passed away at the age of 82, the club confirmed. Curran was born in 1943 and went on to build a career in professional football that earned him a lasting place in the memories of supporters. The Scottish forward made a notable impression during his time in […] The post Wolverhampton Wanderers Pay Tribute To Former Striker Hugh Curran Following His Death At 82 appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Celtic are reportedly preparing to return to the transfer market in January, with a renewed focus on strengthening their squad for the second half of the season. The Scottish Premiership leaders have been consistently linked with a number of targets as manager Brendan Rodgers looks to maintain their domestic dominance and push deeper into Europe. […] The post Celtic Set To Revive Interest In Rocco Vata And Liam Gordon Transfer Targets This January appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Kingsley Ehizibue has joined Serie A club Genoa for the 2026/27 season, reports Completesports.com. Ehizibue linked up with the Red and Blues from another Serie A club Udinese. The 31-year-old spent four years with Udinese following his arrival from Bundesliga club FC Cologne in 2022. The right-back registered four goals and two assists in 119 [...] The post Done Deal: Ehizibue Swaps Udinese For Genoa appeared first on Complete Sports.

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has accepted a one-month ban from tennis after testing positive for a metabolite of cocaine during the Mallorca Open in June 2026. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced that Kyrgios’s default three-month suspension was reduced to just one month because he proved the drug use occurred socially outside of [...] The post Kyrgios Gets One-Month Ban After Testing Positive For Cocaine appeared first on Complete Sports.

Plenty of drama unfolded in Thursday’s 1XCup 2026 qualifiers as the likes of Tonic FC, Crystal FC, Mega 22 FC and Ighalo FA shone by winning their respective matches at the Inspire Sports Ground. However, Mega 22 FC and Ighalo FA secured impressive victories, Crystal FC snatched a narrow win while Tonic FC survived a [...] The post 1XCup 2026: More Drama Unfolds As Tonic, Crystal, Mega 22, Ighalo FA Shine appeared first on Complete Sports.

Four more teams have marched on in the 1xCup 2026 following Saturday’s games which produced three wins, one dramatic penalty-shootout triumph and a total of eight goals, averaging two per match. The latest round of matches in the 1xCup 2026 qualifiers featured closely fought contests across the Epe, Ikeja and Lagos Island zones, with teams [...] The post 1xCup 2026: Four More Teams March On appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho continued his stunning start to life at Turkish side Bursaspor as they recorded an emphatic 4-0 win over Istanbulspor on Thursday night, Soccernet.ng reports. Iheanacho completed a surprise move to Bursaspor earlier in the summer after his contract with Scottish champions Celtic expired at the end of last season, with the club failing […]

Arsenal have secured the signing of Georgian teenager Andria Bartishvili, with transfer insider Fabrizio Romano confirming the deal is formally sealed. Romano broke the news on X, stating clearly that the 17-year-old can now be considered an Arsenal player following a completed medical. Romano’s post read: “Georgian talent Andria Bartishvili can be considered a new […] The post Fabrizio Romano Confirms Andria Bartishvili Joins Arsenal After Medical Completion appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Former Manchester United star Scott McTominay, who currently plays for Serie A club Napoli, will undergo a surgical procedure to treat an irregular heartbeat. Napoli, who disclosed this on Tuesday, added that McTominay will be out until after the season’s first international break, meaning he won’t play again until October. “Following the development of a [...] The post Ex-Man United Star To Undergo Surgery For Irregular Heartbeat appeared first on Complete Sports.

For decades, the relationship between sport and betting has been remarkably simple. Pick a team, choose a bookmaker and place a wager. The internet changed that model. Suddenly, fans could follow odds from their phones, bet on matches taking place thousands of miles away and switch between pre-match and live markets while a game was [...] The post From Matchday To Digital Wallet: How Crypto Is Changing The Way Sports Fans Bet appeared first on Complete Sports.

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has backed Nigeria’s D’Tigress to make a strong start to their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign against South Korea in Berlin on Friday (today). The reigning African champions will be aiming for victory against the Asian side, who defeated them at the World Cup Qualifying Tournament in France [...] The post 2026 FIBA WWC: NSC Urges D’Tigress To Go For Victory Against South Korea appeared first on Complete Sports.

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has provided clarity on why Bradley Barcola was sold to Premier League giants Anfield in a deal worth £123 million. Enrique explained that Barcola, who made 49 appearances in all competitions last season – scoring 13 goals and providing seven assists – was eager for a more central role [...] The post Enrique Opens Up On Why PSG Let Barcola Leave appeared first on Complete Sports.

Gabriel Martinelli has officially departed Arsenal after completing a permanent transfer to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal, bringing his seven-year stint in north London to a close. The Brazilian forward, who turns 26 this year, joined Arsenal back in 2019 for just £7 million, making his sale an extraordinary return on investment for the club. Reports […] The post Gabriel Martinelli Joins Al-Hilal In Arsenal Club Record Sale Worth Up To €70 Million appeared first on Gooner Daily.

English top-flight club Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Nigerian goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Erhabor had been without a club since leaving Portsmouth at the end of last season. She joined Portsmouth in 2025 on a one-year deal, and although the club attempted to extend her deal at the end of her contract, […]

Gary Neville has revealed his prediction for the biggest game of the Premier League season so far as defending champions Arsenal face possible title challengers Chelsea. Xabi Alonso takes his high-scoring Blues to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday with both teams hoping to maintain their perfect starts to the new campaign. Arsenal began their title [...] The post Man United Legend Neville Predicts Arsenal vs Chelsea appeared first on Complete Sports.

Belgian Pro League club Cercle Brugge have completed the signing of Nigerian winger Tunde Akinsola from Portuguese side AVS Futebol SAD, reports Completesports.com. Akinsola has signed a contract until June 2030, with the option of a further year. The 23-year-old, who is capable of operating on both flanks, will strengthen Cercle Brugge’s attacking options with [...] The post Done Deal: Nigerian Striker Seals Move To Belgian Club Cercle Brugge appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal’s summer transfer activity has come under intense scrutiny, with the club’s failure to secure key targets leaving manager Mikel Arteta in a difficult position heading into the season. The Gunners have been linked with several high-profile players in recent windows, but their inability to close deals has become a recurring frustration for supporters and […] The post Mikel Arteta Faces Critical Decision After Arsenal’s Major Transfer Window Disappointment appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Turkish Super Lig club Gençlerbirliği have confirmed the loan signing of Nigerian forward Victor Orakpo from Ligue 1 outfit OGC Nice, completesports.com reports. Gençlerbirliği announced the signing in statement on their official X handle on Thursday. “Victor Orakpo Joins Our Gençlerbirliği,” the club stated. “Our club has reached an agreement with France’s OGC Nice team [...] The post Nigerian Forward Joins Turkish Club Gençlerbirliği On Loan appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles and Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez has again come under scrutiny after Alejandro Bedoya took a swipe at the three-cap Nigerian following his difficult outing against Falkirk, Soccernet.ng reports. Fernandez started alongside new signing Olwethu Makhanya as Rangers secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory at the Falkirk Stadium on Wednesday night. Lawrence Shankland was the […]

Neymar has slammed the Santos FC groundskeeping staff and pitch conditions at Vila Belmiro after suffering a right hamstring injury during their Copa do Brasil quarterfinal match against Palmeiras. Neymar was forced off in tears just before halftime during the goalless second-leg draw, which eliminated Santos 3-0 on aggregate. Read Also:He’s A Good Player –Venezia [...] The post Neymar Slams Santos Pitch After Injury Scare appeared first on Complete Sports.

Femi Azeez has described his move to Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion as a “dream come true,” Completesports.com reports. The Nigeria international joined the Seagulls from Sky Bet Championship side Millwall on transfer deadline day. Azeez signed a four-year contract with Brighton after an impressive spell at The Den. Premier League Dream Fulfilled [...] The post ‘A Dream Come True’ — Femi Azeez Savours Brighton Move appeared first on Complete Sports.

Gabriel Martinelli has left Arsenal to join Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal in a deal worth £60 million, setting a new record for an Arsenal sale. The Brazilian winger’s departure marks a significant moment for the north London club, who have now raised substantial funds through the transfer. Al Hilal have been among the […] The post Gabriel Martinelli Completes Blockbuster Move To Al Hilal As Arsenal Break Club Sale Record In £60m Deal appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Venezia head coach Giovanni Stroppa has described Super Eagles striker Akor Adams as a good player. Recall that the Nigerian international joined Venezia from Sevilla for €17 million and scored a brilliant brace on his debut against Modena in the Coppa Italia. Read Also:Done Deal: Super Falcons Goalkeeper Completes Move To Crystal Palace However, in [...] The post He’s A Good Player –Venezia Coach Hails Adams appeared first on Complete Sports.