Across the Nigerian men's and women's teams, Victor Osimhen and Chiamaka Nnadozie are the joint highest-rated players in EA Sports FC 27, Soccernet.ng reports. EA Sports have released their latest player ratings ahead of the launch of FC 27, allowing Nigerian football fans to see how the country’s biggest stars have been assessed in the […]

Top video game franchise EA Sports FC 27 has arrived with a fresh set of player ratings, and Nigerian football fans have plenty to keep track of, Soccernet.ng reports. EA has now published its official FC 27 ratings database, giving players a detailed look at how Nigerian stars have been rated for the new game. […]

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has been fined by Major League Soccer following an incident in which he slapped Philadelphia Union’s Quinn Sullivan during a 2-2 draw on Wednesday. The 39-year-old struck Sullivan around the back of the head late in the game, reacting to what he felt was an elbow from the Union player […] The post Lionel Messi Fined By MLS After Slapping Philadelphia Union’s Quinn Sullivan During Heated Draw appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has written his name into Hull City history after scoring the club’s first Premier League goal in more than nine years, Soccernet.ng reports. Ajayi struck for Hull City in their Premier League return this afternoon, ending an extraordinary wait that had stretched back to May 21, 2017, after which they […]

Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Wilfred Ndidi will battle for who deserves to be called Nigeria's best player ahead of the official release of EA Sports FC 27, Soccernet.ng reports. The three Super Eagles stars offer very different qualities. Osimhen, who is firmly on the radar of Al Hilal, is the powerful striker who can […]

Tottenham Hotspur are navigating a significant period of transfer activity, with several key deals and player updates shaping the club’s immediate future. Juventus have confirmed the arrival of goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario from Tottenham Hotspur, with the Italian joining on an initial loan deal that includes an option to buy. The move represents a notable departure […] The post Guglielmo Vicario Joins Juventus On Loan As Tottenham Reshape Squad Ahead Of Busy Transfer Window appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Championship side West Ham United have joined Italian club Atalanta and German giants Bayer Leverkusen in the race to sign Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Fernandez’s future has been uncertain throughout the summer, although no deal has been finalized yet and he has started the new season with Rangers as they look to end […]

The 2026/27 European football season is already gathering momentum, with players eager to make their mark and help their respective clubs achieve their objectives. A number of Nigerian stars have already hit the ground running, grabbing the headlines with goals, assists and eye-catching performances in the opening weeks of the campaign. Others are also expected [...] The post 10 Nigerian Stars Eyeing Stellar 2026/27 European Campaign appeared first on Complete Sports.

With a mixture of Nigerian stars from the men's and women's game, there is enough quality to build a highly competitive Nigeria-themed squad in EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Team, Soccernet.ng reports. EA Sports has released the FC 27 player ratings, giving Nigerian players a new set of Overall (OVR) ratings to work with ahead […]

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has become one of the most talked-about players in English football, both for his performances and his iconic goal celebration. The “cold” celebration has taken on a life of its own, spreading across football at multiple levels and becoming one of the most recognisable gestures in the modern game. Palmer debuted […] The post Cole Palmer And Morgan Rogers Lead The Way With Viral “Cold” Celebration Taking Football By Storm appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Brazil international Joao Pedro has signed a new contract with Chelsea until 2034. Pedro arrived the Stamford Bridge in July 2025 from Brighton & Hove Albion. The striker made an immediate impact, scoring in the Club World Cup semi-finals and final as the Blues were crowned world champions. The 24-year-old netted 20 goals in all [...] The post Joao Pedro Pens New Chelsea Contract appeared first on Complete Sports.

Victor Osimhen has moved into third place on Galatasaray’s list of all-time highest-scoring foreign players, Completesports.com reports. Osimhen achieved the milestone after scoring twice in Okan Buruk’s side’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Erzurum FK on Friday night. The brace took the Nigeria international’s tally for the Turkish champions to 62 goals, moving him past former [...] The post Turkey: Osimhen Climbs To Third On Galatasaray’s All-Time Foreign Scorers List appeared first on Complete Sports.

For once, a major Premier League rule change has arrived without Arsenal needing to scramble. From this season, gambling companies can no longer appear on the front of Premier League matchday shirts. Around half of last season’s clubs entered the summer needing to replace a betting brand in one of the most valuable sponsorship positions […] The post The Shirt Sponsor Ban Arrives, and Arsenal Barely Notice appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Eagles duo Taiwo Awoniyi and Frank Onyeka were both in action for Coventry City as they suffered a 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in their opening game of the 2026-27 English Premier League season, Soccernet.ng reports. Awoniyi completed a £9 million move to the Sky Blues earlier this week from Nottingham Forest. Meanwhile, Onyeka’s permanent transfer was completed […]

Preston North End welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to Deepdale in what promises to be a fascinating Championship encounter between two ambitious clubs. Wolves find themselves competing in the second tier after suffering relegation from the Premier League, bringing considerable quality and resources to the Championship. Preston, a well-established Championship club, will be eager to make home […] The post Preston North End Host Wolverhampton Wanderers In Mouth-Watering Championship Clash appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Mikel Arteta has played down the severity of Bruno Guimaraes and his groin problem after the midfielder missed Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Coventry City on Friday, ESPN reports. Guimaraes was pictured with ice strapped to his right leg after being forced off in last weekend’s Community Shield victory over Manchester City and was sidelined for [...] The post Arteta Gives Injury Update On Guimaraes After Comfortable Win Against Coventry appeared first on Complete Sports.

Brighton failed to make home advantage count as they were held to a goalless draw by Tromso in the first leg of their Conference League play-off tie. The Seagulls will have been hoping to carry a healthy lead into the second leg, but Tromso proved a stubborn and organised opponent throughout the match. A 0-0 […] The post Brighton Hold Tromso To Goalless Draw In Conference League Play-Off First Leg appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Ian Wright has hit out at Arsenal and Mikel Arteta over their decision to leave Gabriel Martinelli out of the squad for the 3-0 win over Coventry City on Friday night. Arsenal got off to the perfect start in their opening game of the new Premier League season as goals from Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz [...] The post Ian Wright Questions Arsenal’s ‘Poor Treatment’ Of Martinelli appeared first on Complete Sports.

South Africa’s two-time world boxing champion Zolani Tete is dead after being ambushed in his hometown while returning home from the gym. According to journalist Velile Mnyandu of SABC Sport in South Africa, Tete was shot and killed in front of his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The shooting happened at around 6:30 [...] The post South Africa’s Two-Time World Boxing Champion Shot Dead appeared first on Complete Sports.

Following a 3-0 loss to Arsenal on opening day of the Premier League season, Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has disclosed that his newly promoted side will use the match as a valuable learning curve to understand the elite standard required in the top flight. Arsenal opened their title defence with a routine 3-0 win [...] The post Lampard: Coventry Will Learn From Loss To Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports.

Newcastle United have entered the race to sign Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez, with Real Madrid also firmly in the hunt for the Spaniard. The 24-year-old joined City from Porto in February 2025 in a deal worth €60 million, but his future at the Etihad Stadium is now in serious doubt. González is contracted with […] The post Newcastle United And Real Madrid Step Up Pursuit Of Nico Gonzalez In €40 Million Midfield Battle appeared first on Gooner Daily.

The 2026/27 Nigeria National League ,NNL, season will get underway on Saturday, October 31, Completesports.com reports. The commencement date was ratified at the league’s Annual General Meeting ,AGM, held in Owerri on Friday. Clubs participating in the new campaign have been divided into four conferences — Southern Conference A and B, as well as Northern [...] The post 2026/27 NNL Season To Commence October 31 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Julian Alvarez has reportedly agreed terms on a move to Arsenal, but the forward has personally turned down the transfer, according to reports. Atletico Madrid had reached an agreement with Arsenal over a deal for the Argentina international, making the Premier League side’s interest concrete. Despite the clubs finding common ground on the transfer details, […] The post Julian Alvarez Agrees Arsenal Move But Turns Down Transfer From Atletico Madrid appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Major League Soccer has fined Inter Miami star Lionel Messi an undisclosed amount for hitting Philadelphia Union player Quinn Sullivan on the back of the neck during a 2–2 draw. According to L’Équipe, the league issued the fine for breaking rules on putting hands on an opponent’s head or neck. Read Also:It Was Not Difficult [...] The post Messi Fined By MLS After On Field Slap appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen scored a brace and provided an assist in Galatasaray’s 4-0 thrashing of Erzurumspor on Friday night, Soccernet.ng reports. ​After a disappointing opening weekend where the defending Süper Lig champions settled for a 2-2 draw against Çorum, they returned to league action against newly promoted Erzurumspor at the Kazım Karabekir Stadium. […]

Eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt has officially registered to play for Wythenshawe FC Veterans, a star-studded over-35s Sunday League team in Greater Manchester that competes in the Cheshire Veterans League. Managed by former Manchester City midfielder Stephen Ireland, the amateur team features an extraordinary lineup of former Premier League and international stars. Read Also:Stop [...] The post Bolt Signs For Non-League English Football Team appeared first on Complete Sports.

In the midst of all the ongoing brouhaha that has held Nigerian football by the jugular for some weeks, there are some cheering news, some bright stars in the darkness! I can understand why his passion for sport is irrepressible. He was an all-round athlete in his student days at the Federal Government College, Ughelli, [...] The post Allen Onyema: Lifting ‘Dream Team’, Keshi, Amusan And Ajunwa! —Odegbami appeared first on Complete Sports.

MLS has handed down a fresh wave of punishments following a chaotic and combustible clash between Inter Miami and the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday. Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount after getting his hands in the face or neck area of an opposing player, the league announced Friday. Messi’s teammate […] The post Lionel Messi And Ian Fray Handed Fines While Cavan Sullivan Wins Red Card Appeal After Philadelphia Union-Inter Miami Brawl appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader and one of the most prominent figures in modern British politics, is a lifelong supporter of Crystal Palace. It’s a piece of personal trivia that has become increasingly well known in recent years, as Farage has spoken about it publicly on several occasions and it regularly resurfaces whenever politics […] The post What Football Team Does Nigel Farage Support – and Why? appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Soccer following a mass brawl during a match against the Philadelphia Union. The league made the announcement on Friday, confirming Messi had made contact with the face or neck area of an opposing player during the heated encounter on Wednesday. The […] The post Lionel Messi Fined By MLS After Striking Opponent During Philadelphia Union Brawl appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Arsenal are keeping a close eye on Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez as the Gunners look to strengthen their attacking options this summer. The Argentine forward has been identified as a top target, with Spanish outlet Marca naming Arsenal as Alvarez’s “strongest bidders” in the race for his signature. Liverpool, who won the Premier League […] The post Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal Target Julian Alvarez As Atletico Madrid Resist Transfer Pressure appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Xabi Alonso has wasted no time making his presence felt at Chelsea, speaking openly about his vision for the club following his appointment as manager. The former Real Madrid and Liverpool midfielder brings with him a reputation as one of the most tactically astute young managers in European football. Alonso built his managerial career at […] The post Xabi Alonso Addresses Morgan Rogers Pursuit, Cole Palmer Future And Building The Soul Of Chelsea appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Arsenal made light work of Premier League new boys Coventry City as they began their title defence with a statement 3-0 win at the Emirates Stadium on Friday, ESPN reports. Nigeria internationals Frank Onyeka and Taiwo Awoniyi were in action for the newly promoted side but could not do anything to prevent the opening day [...] The post Awoniyi, Onyeka Feature As Arsenal Begin EPL Title Defence With 3-0 Win Against Coventry appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Scottish Professional Football League has confirmed updates regarding the postponed Round 3 matches that were unable to take place as originally scheduled. Several fixtures across the SPFL divisions were called off, requiring the league to intervene and arrange suitable replacement dates for the affected clubs. Postponements in Scottish football can occur for a variety […] The post SPFL Confirms Rescheduled Dates For Postponed Round Three Fixtures appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Victor Osimhen scored twice and provided an assist as Galatasaray cruised to a comfortable 4-0 victory over Erzurum FK in their Turkish Super Lig clash on Friday night. Roland Sallai opened the scoring for the defending champions in the 12th minute. Galatasaray maintained their dominance, with Osimhen setting up Yunus Akgün for the visitors’ second [...] The post Turkey: Osimhen Bags Brace, Assist In Galatasaray Win Over Erzurum FK appeared first on Complete Sports.

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the 2026 US Open due to an ongoing right knee issue. The Italian player announced he needs more time to recover, making him only the second reigning world No. 1 to miss the New York major since ATP rankings began. Read Also:It Was Not Difficult Playing Against [...] The post Sinner Withdraws From US Open Due To Knee Injury appeared first on Complete Sports.