Declan Rice is close to agreeing a new long-term Arsenal contract which will reportedly see him earn £350,000 per week. The England midfielder has become a crucial player for the Gunners since his arrival from West Ham for £105m in July 2023. His current deal expires at the end of next season but BBC Sport [...] The post Rice Close To Agreeing New £350,000-per-week Deal With Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports.

The long-awaited clash between Michael “Hitman” Ani and two-time West African Welterweight Champion Taiwo “Gentle Boy” Olowu is finally set to take centre stage as the two Nigerian boxing stars headline Street Rumble 2 at Maracana Square, Ajegunle, Lagos, on Sunday, 13 December 2026. Street Rumble 2: Ani-Olowu Rivalry Renewed The air in Ajegunle is [...] The post Boxing: ‘Hitman’ Ani, ‘Gentle Boy’ Olowu Set For Street Rumble 2 Showdown appeared first on Complete Sports.

Moses Simon has praised the performance of the new Super Eagles players following Nigeria’s thrilling 3-3 draw against Russia in an international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Tuesday. The Super Eagles showed remarkable resilience after falling 3-1 behind, fighting back to secure a commendable draw against Valery Karpin’s side. Head coach Eric Chelle [...] The post ‘Future Is Looking Good’ — Simon Hails Super Eagles Newbies After Draw With Russia appeared first on Complete Sports.

Some players in the Super Eagles squad are reportedly unhappy about unpaid bonuses reduced allowances and poor welfare overall from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Nigeria are fresh off their first two games of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. They defeated Madagascar 2-1 in Nigeria before falling to an embarrassing 3-0 defeat to […]

The blockbuster heavyweight clash at the Principality Stadium has been billed for December 11. However, newly revealed scheduling details mean the main event will take place in the early hours of Saturday morning, UK time. A licence application submitted to Cardiff Council confirms that the ring walk is slated for approximately 1 AM, following a [...] The post Council Confirms 1am Ring Walk For Fury Vs. Joshua In Cardiff appeared first on Complete Sports.

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) defender Adelowo Gbolagade has assured fans of Oluyole Warriors that he and his teammates will not give up but rather keep fighting despite their recent poor run of form. 3SC’s winless run continues after they were held to a goalless draw by Kano Pillars, in a rescheduled week 3 EUROMATCH [...] The post EUROMATCH NPFL: We’re Not Giving Up — 3SC Star Gbolagade Assures Fans After Kano Pillars Draw appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ajax defender Dies Janse has revealed how Super Eagles forward Tolu Arokodare is helping him improve his game since arriving at the Dutch club. The Nigerian forward completed a move to Ajax during the summer transfer window from English club Wolves on a season-long loan deal. Arokodare made the move hoping to revive his career […]

The Super Eagles had 11 players make their debuts over the September International break, and Blackburn Rovers forward Oladapo Afolayan is itching to don the green and white jersey of Nigeria. The London-born attacker has been in excellent form for Blackburn this season, registering three goals and two assists in eight Championship appearances. Afolayan's recent […]

Blackburn Rovers striker Dapo Afolayan has expressed his desire to represent the Super Eagles of Nigeria at senior international level. The 29-year-old was born in London, England, to Nigerian parents and remains eligible to play for Nigeria. Afolayan has represented England C once, but the non-FIFA-affiliated side does not tie him to the Three Lions [...] The post ‘I’d Love To Play For Nigeria’ — Blackburn Rovers Star Eyes Super Eagles Call-Up appeared first on Complete Sports.

Tennis great Novak Djokovic has thrown his full support behind world No. 1 Jannik Sinner’s decision to write off the remainder of the 2026 season to fully recover from a persistent knee injury, emphasizing that protecting a player’s long-term future must always override short-term competitive pressure. Sinner has been out of action since lifting his [...] The post ‘Think Long Term’ –Djokovic Backs Sinner’s Decision To End Season Early appeared first on Complete Sports.

AC Milan legend Mauro Tassotti has offered a balanced and encouraging appraisal of Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze, highlighting the Nigerian international’s ongoing evolution under manager Rúben Amorim. Speaking in a wide-ranging interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport as the Rossoneri prepare to return to Serie A action against Sassuolo following the international break, the [...] The post Learning The Role –AC Milan Legend Evaluates Chukwueze’s Flank Adaptation Under Amorim appeared first on Complete Sports.

Bendel Insurance have raised concerns over the whereabouts of goalkeeper Joshua Baba, declaring him absent without official leave (AWOL). The Benin Arsenal, in a statement issued on Thursday and made available to Completesports.com, said Baba was last seen on August 29, when Insurance faced Warri Wolves in the opening fixture of the season. Insurance Worried [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Bendel Insurance Declare Goalkeeper Joshua Baba AWOL appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez has seen his name go up in lights at Ibrox again after former Rangers striker Kris Boyd made a bold claim about where the Nigerian must improve. The 25-year-old has been a starter for the Gers this season despite some inconsistent displays, with the centre-back featuring in all seven of […]

Sporting Lagos head coach Jeffrey Buter has been fined N500,000 by the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, over comments made following his side’s local derby against Ikorodu City. Buter was sanctioned after admitting that he erred in his post-match interview, where he made remarks concerning the officiating during the encounter. In arriving at its decision, [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Sporting Lagos Coach Buter Fined N500,000 For Controversial Referee Remarks appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi could return to action for Marseille this weekend after spending the past month on the sidelines due to a knee injury. ​Nnadi has endured a difficult start to the season. The 23-year-old midfielder started the campaign as more of a squad player, featuring in two games from the bench. ​Then, […]

Super Falcons interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has played down the absence of key players Asisat Oshoala and Ashleigh Plumptre ahead of Nigeria’s 2028 Olympic qualifying clash against Comoros. Nigeria will face Comoros in a two-legged second-round tie, with the first leg scheduled for Friday, October 9, and the return leg on Tuesday, October 13. […]

Pressure is mounting on Shooting Stars technical adviser Salisu Yusuf following the team’s poor start to the 2026/27 campaign. The Oluyole Warriors were held to a goalless draw by Kano Pillars in a rescheduled Matchday 3 fixture at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, on Wednesday. The result means Shooting Stars have won just one [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Shooting Stars’ Stuttering Start Puts Yusuf Under Pressure appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s U-23 Eagles will face the Democratic Republic of Congo in the second round of the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations, Completesports.com reports. DR Congo secured their place in the second round after eliminating Mauritania 2-0 on aggregate in the opening round. The Leopards suffered a 1-0 defeat in the first [...] The post U-23 AFCONQ: DR Congo Eliminate Mauritania, Set Up U-23 Eagles Showdown appeared first on Complete Sports.

Femi Azeez has taken a significant step towards his long-awaited Brighton & Hove Albion debut after returning to training with his new team-mates. However, the Nigerian winger still has one important hurdle to clear before he can finally make his Premier League bow. Azeez has yet to play a competitive minute for Brighton since completing […]

Former Manchester City and Spain midfielder David Silva has come out of retirement after three years to join Supreme Sha Tin, the Hong Kong club announced Wednesday. The 40-year-old Silva, a member of Spain’s 2010 World Cup winning squad, ended his career in the summer of 2023 after sustaining a serious knee injury while in [...] The post Silva Comes Out Of Retirement To Join Hong Kong Club At 40 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has received an encouraging assessment from AC Milan great Mauro Tassotti. Tassitti, 66, believes the Nigeria international has shown enough promise in an unfamiliar role despite some defensive issues during the opening weeks of Rúben Amorim’s reign. Tassotti was speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport in a wide-ranging interview, as […]

Nigeria’s Super Eagles, made up largely of new players, staged a remarkable fightback to hold Russia to a 3-3 draw in Tuesday’s international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium. Kelechi Iheanacho had given the Super Eagles the lead after 10 minutes, but goals from Lechi Sadulaev (30th minute), Matvey Kislyak (45+2nd minute) and Aleksey Miranchuk [...] The post 5 Previous Fightbacks Staged By Super Eagles From Two-Goal Deficit appeared first on Complete Sports.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has joined the global football community in paying heartfelt tribute to Lionel Messi, sharing an emotional message following the iconic forward’s retirement from the Argentina national team. Taking to social media to reflect on an unparalleled international career, Infantino posted a commemorative photo of himself alongside the Inter Miami star holding [...] The post ‘Good Luck, Legend’ –Infantino Pays Emotional Tribute To Messi Following International Retirement appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal’s Max Dowman has been presented with three official Guinness World Records certificates following his breakthrough into English and European football. The 16-year-old has titles for: Youngest football player to win the Premier League at 16 years 144 days; youngest goalscorer in the English Premier League at 16 years 73 days, and youngest player in [...] The post Arsenal’s Dowman Presented With Three Guinness World Records appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen remains under close medical observation at Galatasaray as he continues his recovery from injury. ​The forward suffered a thigh injury during Galatasaray's Süper Lig fixture against Istanbul Basaksehir last month. The setback sidelined him through the international break, ruling him out of Nigeria's opening two AFCON qualifying matches. ​Initial reports […]

Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute to his great sporting rival Lionel Messi, a day after the Argentina legend played his last match for his country, a 3-0 friendly win over Benin in which the 39-year-old scored one goal and set up two more. Messi wrote a post on Instagram reflecting on his final international fixture [...] The post Ronaldo Reacts To Messi’s Retirement From International Football appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Nigerian football star Victor Ezeji has extended his warmest congratulations to forward Godwin Obaje after the Rangers striker officially entered the elite history books by scoring his 100th Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) goal. Obaje’s landmark achievement has triggered widespread celebration across the domestic football landscape, spotlighting years of remarkable longevity, consistency, and goalscoring [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: ‘Records Are Meant To Be Broken’ –Ezeji Hails Obaje On Historic 100-Goal Milestone appeared first on Complete Sports.

Galatasaray club doctor Yener İnce has provided an update on Victor Osimhen’s fitness ahead of the team’s Turkish Super Lig clash with Kasımpaşa. Osimhen has missed Galatasaray’s last three matches across all competitions after suffering an injury during the club’s 3-2 victory over İstanbul Başakşehir last month. The injury also ruled the Nigeria international out [...] The post Galatasaray Provide Osimhen Injury Update Ahead Of Kasımpaşa Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Chelsea Italian forward Fabio Borini has announced his retirement at the age of 35, having also played for amongst others Roma, Milan, Liverpool. Sunderland and Sampdoria. The centre-forward was considered once one of the brightest young talents with a huge future ahead of him, but it never quite materialised. A product of the Bologna [...] The post Ex-Chelsea Forward Borini Retires From Professional Football At 35 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Ramon Vega says he intends to stand as a candidate in next year’s Fifa presidential election. The 55-year-old is the first person to confirm he want to challenge Gianni Infantino, who has defied calls to step down in the wake of his failed plan to sell off stakes in the World [...] The post Ex-Tottenham Star Set To Run For FIFA President appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former England captain and broadcaster Gary Lineker has called on Manchester City to own their situation and accept whatever sanctions come their way following the club’s high-profile financial rule breaches. Speaking at the Leaders Week sports industry conference at Stamford Bridge, Lineker addressed the ongoing fallout surrounding the Premier League charges and independent commission findings. [...] The post Lineker Speaks Out On Potential Title-Stripping For Manchester City appeared first on Complete Sports.

Two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has sounded a fierce warning ahead of his long-awaited showdown against arch-rival Tyson Fury, scheduled for December 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. With the vacant WBA “super” heavyweight title hanging in the balance, both fighters have promised explosive stoppages. However, Joshua made it clear that his game [...] The post ‘It’s About A Battle Of Will’ — Joshua Promises All-Out Aggression Against Fury On Dec 11 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Kano Pillars earned their first point away to Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) in nine years with a 0-0 draw in a rescheduled NPFL Matchday 3 fixture at the Lekan Salami Stadium. The result ended a long drought for Kano Pillars, as their previous non-defeat away to the Oluyole Warriors came on June 7, 2017—also [...] The post EUROMATCH NPFL: Kano Pillars Pick Up First Point Away To 3SC In Nine Years After 0-0 Draw appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Falcons interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has played down concerns over the absence of several key players ahead of Nigeria’s 2028 Olympic qualifying fixture against Comoros. Nigeria will face Comoros in a two-leg second-round tie, with both matches scheduled to take place at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo on October 9 and 13. [...] The post 2028 Olympics Qualifier: Player Withdrawals Won’t Affect Falcons Against Comoros — Eguavoen appeared first on Complete Sports.

Jules Kounde has no intention of leaving Barcelona despite growing interest from Premier League clubs ahead of the January transfer window. The French defender has found himself out of favour under head coach Hansi Flick, losing his regular starting berth in the Barcelona backline in recent months. Chelsea have been among the clubs linked with […] The post Jules Kounde Determined To Fight For Barcelona Place Despite Strong Premier League Interest appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Enyimba FC assistant coach Lawrence Ukaegbu has struck a defiant and optimistic tone ahead of his side’s crucial Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash against Katsina United on Friday, declaring that the People’s Elephant are traveling north solely to secure a positive result. The Aba-based giants have managed to turn a corner following a difficult [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: ‘Losing Is Out Of It’ –Enyimba Assistant Coach Ukaegbu Confident Ahead Of Katsina United Trip appeared first on Complete Sports.