Nigerian international striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been recognized for his extensive humanitarian efforts after receiving the prestigious ‘Beyond the Pitch’ Award at the 2026 Best of Africa Awards in London. The Coventry and Super Eagles forward was celebrated for using his global profile to foster social development, healthcare support, and youth empowerment in Nigeria. Read [...] The post Awoniyi Bags Top London Award For Life-Changing Charity Work In Nigeria appeared first on Complete Sports.

AS Roma are reportedly interested in signing Nigerian midfielder David Moses from Slavia Prague ahead of the January transfer window, Completesports.com reports. According to transfer expert Ekrem Konur, the Italian giants are monitoring the 22-year-old as they look to strengthen their midfield options. Moses is understood to be among Roma’s key midfield targets, although they [...] The post AS Roma Interested In Nigerian Midfielder appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Bendel Insurance have secured a major commercial boost with Premium Trust Bank becoming their new front-of-shirt sponsor for the 2025/26 NPFL season. In a post on the X handle of Broadcaster For NPFL Nino, Bendel Insurance will now wear the Premium Trust Bank logo on the front of their [...] The post EUROMATCH NPFL: Bendel Insurance Get New Front Jersey Sponsor appeared first on Complete Sports.

Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has showered praise on Michael Olise, insisting the 24-year-old winger possesses all the quality needed to contend for the Ballon d’Or in the future. The France international has established himself as a vital creative spark in Munich since his arrival, drawing high praise from the club’s executive leadership. Read Also:Arsenal [...] The post ‘Olise Would Win Ballon d’Or One Day’ –Dreesen appeared first on Complete Sports.

Grassroot football remains one of the most important foundations of Nigerian football, providing young talents with opportunities to showcase their abilities, compete for recognition and pursue professional careers. With private-sector investment and sponsorship from organisations such as 1xBet, local football tournaments have the potential to become more organized, competitive and impactful. As 1XCUP 2026 tournaments [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 155: Grassroot Football Development In Nigeria – Part 2 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal will appeal against Max Dowman’s sending-off during Tuesday’s Carabao Cup tie at Fleetwood, BBC Sport reports. The 16-year-old midfielder was shown a straight red card in the 85th minute after reacting to a heavy challenge by Fleetwood’s Harrison Neal. Although Dowman did not fully kick out, his foot did make contact with Neal. The [...] The post Arsenal To Appeal Against Dowman Red Card appeared first on Complete Sports.

Rangers International have turned their attention to their Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, Matchday 11 encounter against Rivers United following their exit from the CAF Champions League. The Flying Antelopes were knocked out of the continental competition after suffering a 3-2 aggregate defeat to Algerian side MC Alger. Fidelis Ilechukwu’s men will now focus on [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Rangers Shift Focus To Rivers United After Continental Exit appeared first on Complete Sports.

Future Eagles of Nigeria thrashed New Caledonia 7-0 to reach the Tier C round of 16 at the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival on Wednesday morning. It was Nigeria’s biggest win of the tournament and extends their unbeaten run to six games. Captain Timothy Ijachi was the star with a hat-trick, while Abdulsalam [...] The post FIFA U-15 W/Cup & Festival: Future Eagles Thrash New Caledonia 7-0 To Reach Tier C Round Of 16 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Match photos from behind the goal often reach the desk with the shot already made and a row of phones still bright in the stand. The shot is already there, but the frame still asks the reader to stare at a screen instead of the ball. PicEditor AI is the browser editor for that second [...] The post Match Photos Need A Second Pass Before They Go Live appeared first on Complete Sports.

For many football supporters, the final whistle is rarely the real end of the matchday. There’s the walk home, the voice notes, the group-chat verdicts and the inevitable replay of that one decision everyone saw differently. Then comes the gap before the next fixture. Whether you follow a local club, the Premier League, the Nigeria [...] The post Between Fixtures: How Football Supporters Keep The Conversation Going appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ajax have reportedly opened talks with Wolves over a permanent deal for Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare, with the Dutch club unwilling to go above €25m.

Rivers United, Enugu Rangers and Nasarawa United all have 17 points in the NPFL table, and Rivers host Rangers on Sunday 1 November.

Nigeria’s Flamingos face Mexico in a crucial Round of 16 clash at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. After an impressive victory over defending champions North Korea, can the Flamingos maintain their momentum and book a place in the quarter-finals? We preview the encounter, examine both teams’ strengths and weaknesses, and assess Nigeria’s [...] The post Flamingos Vs Mexico: Can Nigeria Keep World Cup Dream Alive? appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles have commenced preparations for their 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifying tie against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The team held their first training session on Tuesday at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne, with head coach Éric Chelle supervising the session. A total of 28 players participated in the [...] The post 2027 U-23 AFCONQ: Olympic Eagles Begin Preparations For DR Congo Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has launched a scathing attack on the club’s hierarchy, insisting that replacing Michael Carrick will achieve nothing until deep-rooted problems at board level are addressed. Should Carrick be relieved of his duties, he would become the seventh permanent manager to depart Old Trafford since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in [...] The post Schmeichel: Replacing Carrick Won’t Solve Man United Crisis appeared first on Complete Sports.

Young Strikers FC and Tonic FC will face off in the final of the https://1xcup.ng/ after both teams secured hard-fought wins in their semi-final matches played at the Inspire Sports Arena Cappa Oshodi Lagos on Tuesday. Young Strikers booked their place in the final following a shock 1–0 victory over overwhelming favorites, Collins Edwin while [...] The post Tonic, Young Strikers To Face Off In 1XCup 2026 Final appeared first on Complete Sports.

Victor Osimhen's two goals in the Istanbul derby took him to 49 Süper Lig goals, tenth on Galatasaray's all-time league scoring list.

Arsenal set an unwanted record following their shock defeat to fourth division side Fleetwood Town in round 16 of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday. Fleetwood Town pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Carabao Cup history as they edged out Arsenal 5-3 on penalties after regulation time finished 1-1. The Gunners were left shell-shocked [...] The post Carabao Cup: Arsenal Set Unwanted Record In Shock Defeat To 4th Division Side Fleetwood Town appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s Future Eagles will begin the knockout phase of the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival against New Caledonia today (Wednesday) in Baku, Azerbaijan. The match is a Tier C Round of 32 tie after both teams finished third in their groups in the qualification stage. Head coach Patrick Bassey’s side go into the [...] The post FIFA U-15 W/Cup & Festival: Future Eagles To Face New Caledonia In Round Of 32 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria sit second in AFCON 2027 qualifying Group L, three points behind Guinea-Bissau, with a double-header against co-hosts Tanzania due in November.

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes says Bruno Fernandes can no longer be trusted as captain and should leave European football for Saudi Arabia after his public criticism of manager Michael Carrick. Scholes’ blast came after Fernandes questioned Carrick’s tactics following United’s humiliating 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como last Wednesday. Asked if Carrick got it [...] The post Fernandes Needs To Leave European Football For Saudi Arabia — Scholes appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed deep disappointment after his side suffered a shocking Carabao Cup exit on penalties to League Two side Fleetwood Town at Highbury Stadium on Tuesday night. The Premier League champions fell behind in the 21st minute to an Aaron Loupalo-Bi strike following an initial delay caused by an unauthorized drone [...] The post Carabao Cup: “A Very Sad Day” –Arteta Reacts After Arsenal Suffer Shocking Exit To Fleetwood Town appeared first on Complete Sports.

Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has stressed the need for his players to convert their chances when Nigeria face Mexico in the Round of 16 at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Rabat on Thursday, Completesports.com reports. Nigeria scored six goals in the group stage but also conceded three, with Busari urging [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos Must Be Clinical Against Mexico – Busari appeared first on Complete Sports.

When Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal singles out an opponent as the toughest he has faced, it tends to carry some weight in transfer corridors. The teenager described RB Leipzig’s David Raum in stark terms: “David Raum has been the toughest opponent I’ve had to face. In the Euros, against Germany, he was tough to beat. A […] The post Lamine Yamal’s Tough Opponent David Raum Tops Manchester United’s January Defensive Wishlist appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Fleetwood Town pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Carabao Cup history as they beat Premier League champions Arsenal in an astounding penalty shootout to reach the quarter-finals. Mikel Arteta’s side were left shell-shocked when Aaron Loupalo-Bi gave the hosts – ranked 84 places below the Gunners in the football pyramid – an unexpected [...] The post Carabao Cup: League Two Side Fleetwood Town Beat Arsenal On Penalties To Reach Quarterfinals appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria international Fisayo Dele-Bashiru provided an assist as Lazio thrashed 10-man Sassuolo 6-2 to go top of the Serie A on Tuesday. Dele-Bashiru, who was named among the substitutes, was introduced before the start of the second half. It was a wild game of eight goals, a red card and two missed penalties, as Lazio [...] The post SERIE A: Dele-Bashiru Bags Assist As Lazio Thrash Sassuolo 6-2 Away appeared first on Complete Sports.

Terem Moffi’s goal was not enough as Hamburg suffered a 3-1 home defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt in round two of the German Cup on Tuesday. Also in action was Raphael Onyedika who played 90 minutes in the Cup tie. Trailing by 3-0, Moffi pulled a goal back for Hamburg with 11 minutes remaining which turned [...] The post GERMAN Cup: Moffi’s Goal Not Enough As Hamburg Suffer Home Loss To Onyedika’s Frankfurt appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has launched a scathing critique of the current squad, insisting the players must take full responsibility for their recent slump rather than leaving manager Michael Carrick to face the heat alone. Rooney’s remarks come after another dispiriting performance against Bournemouth, which left travelling supporters visibly furious at full-time. Read [...] The post Rooney: Man Utd Squad Must Shoulder Blame, Not Carrick appeared first on Complete Sports.

Kwara United technical adviser Ashifat Suleiman has urged his players to build on their 1-1 draw against Barau FC in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Harmony Boys secured a point on the road at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano on Sunday, coming from behind to hold their hosts to a draw. Barau [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Kwara United Must Build On Away Draw Against Barau FC — Suleiman appeared first on Complete Sports.

A trip abroad for the Messi Cup has shone a spotlight on a quiet but significant milestone in Conor Henderson’s post-playing career at Arsenal. The 35-year-old completed his UEFA A License earlier this year, a qualification he pursued with support from the Football Association while working within Arsenal’s academy setup. Henderson is now part of […] The post Conor Henderson Earns UEFA A License As Arsenal Academy Journey Takes New Coaching Chapter appeared first on Gooner Daily.

‎The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has announced plans to commence the Nigeria Rugby League in November 2026 following the successful securing of support for the competition. ‎ In a statement on NRFF website, ‎the decision was reached at an emergency board meeting in Abuja, where members deliberated on the league’s format. The competition will [...] The post Nigeria Rugby League To Kickoff In November 2026 appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has issued an official warning to Barau FC over security lapses recorded during the club’s home fixtures. In a statement signed by its Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Ayo Abdulrahaman, the league disclosed that it had received a video circulating on social media showing some Barau FC stewards encroaching onto [...] The post NPFL Warns Barau FC Over Security Lapses At Home Matches appeared first on Complete Sports.

FC Zurich centre-back Daniel Kelechi Ihendu says representing Nigeria at the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup remains his greatest career ambition, with his invitation to the U-23 Eagles marking a significant step towards achieving that dream, Completesports.com reports. The 6ft 4in defender, who spoke to Completesports.com from his base in Switzerland, revealed that [...] The post U-23 AFCONQ: U-23 Eagles Invitee Ihendu Talks Up Olympics, FIFA World Cup Dream appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has unveiled the schedule for the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League with the tournament set to run from November 1 to 15 in Ismailia, Egypt. The competition will feature eight clubs representing CAF’s various zones, divided into two groups of four teams. However, the representative of the West African [...] The post CAF Unveils 2026 Women’s Champions League Schedule appeared first on Complete Sports.

Novak Djokovic showed ultimate sportsmanship ahead of Stan Wawrinka’s final tournament, personally asking tournament officials for a seat to watch his former rival’s send-off in Basel. Wawrinka is calling time on his legendary career at the 2026 Swiss Indoors after more than two decades on tour, with his opening round against Jiri Lehecka potentially marking [...] The post Djokovic Makes Special Request For Wawrinka’s Farewell Match In Basel appeared first on Complete Sports.

Lamine Yamal’s uncle, Abdul, has entered the ongoing debate regarding the recent award outcome, insisting that his nephew was unjustly overlooked in favour of Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane. Speaking in an interview with Spanish radio show El Larguero, Abdul expressed disappointment over the voting, arguing that Yamal’s flair and overall impact make him the [...] The post Yamal’s Uncle Claims Kane Did Not Deserve Ballon d’Or Award appeared first on Complete Sports.