Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe has described Manchester City midfielder Rayan Cherki as a special talent. Speaking with The Touchline, Mbappe stated that the France international has integrated easily at Etihad Stadium. “He’s a special talent. I think he has a gift, which he’s making the most of. Read Also:‘Issue Resolved’ — Troost-Ekong Declares Super [...] The post He’s A Special Talent –Mbappe Hails Cherki appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori is set to be ruled out of Italy’s upcoming World Cup qualifier due to a hip injury, according to Metro. Calafiori has been one of Arsenal’s standout performers in defence this season as Mikel Arteta’s side sit four points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. The [...] The post Arsenal Star Set To Miss National Team’s World Cup Qualifier With Hip Injury appeared first on Complete Sports.

Italy World Cup winner Luca Toni has rated Inter Milan’s Marcus Thuram as the best striker in Serie A. In a chat with Aura Sport, Toni stated that the France international is a complete player. “For me, the best is Marcus Thuram. “I like Lautaro’s anger and charisma; he’s a true leader. But as an [...] The post Thuram Best Striker In Serie A –Toni appeared first on Complete Sports.

Enyimba Head Coach, Stanley Eguma, has exclusively told Completesports.com that he is “proud” of the People’s Elephant for their resilience in the 2025/2026 NPFL Matchday 12 draw away to Abia Warriors on Sunday, 9 November 2025. The keenly contested Abia Derby ended goalless, a result that saw Eguma scale through the two-match ultimatum handed to [...] The post NPFL: Enyimba Coach Eguma Proud Of Players’ Resilience In Abia Derby Draw appeared first on Complete Sports.

Anthony Joshua is finalising a stunning deal to fight Jake Paul in Miami next month, per reports. Joshua, 36, has been out of action since losing to Daniel Dubois in September 2024. Promoter Eddie Hearn admitted that his man’s next bout would be decided this week. And according to Ring Magazine’s Mike Coppinger (via The [...] The post Joshua, Jake Paul ‘Finalising Deal’ To Fight In December appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Samson Siasia’s Assistant Insists Super Eagles have quality players but lack tactical balance   Simon Kalika, the Dutch coach who assisted Samson Siasia during the 2005 FIFA U-20 World Cup in the Netherlands and the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, has exclusively told Completesports.com that if the Super Eagles play to their full [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: ‘Super Eagles Will Humiliate Gabon If They Play To Full Potential’ — Kalika appeared first on Complete Sports.

William Troost-Ekong says the Super Eagles have put the bonus row behind them, and are now ready for battle at the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs, reports Completesports.com. The players and their officials boycotted training on Tuesday to protest the non-payment of outstanding bonuses and allowances. William Troost-Ekong confirmed the issue has been resolved and [...] The post ‘Issue Resolved’ — Troost-Ekong Declares Super Eagles Focused On World Cup Playoffs appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Super Eagles will continue their preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs tonight after boycotting training on Tuesday, reports Completesports.com. The players and their officials boycotted training on Tuesday to demand the payment of their outstanding bonuses and allowances. They are now ready to return to training after a fruitful meeting with officials [...] The post 2026 WCQ Playoffs: Super Eagles Suspend Strike, Set To Resume Training appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Nigerian international Victor Ikpeba has warned that the outcome of Thursday’s 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs between the Super Eagles and Panthers of Gabon will be determined by the players’ mindset. With qualification pressure increasing, Nigeria will be aiming to assert dominance and avoid any slip-up. Recall that the winner of this tie goes [...] The post 2026 WCQ Playoffs: It’s About The Mindset –Ikpeba Speaks Ahead Nigeria Vs Gabon appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Super Eagles midfielder Mikel Obi believes the Chelsea midfield partnership of Moisés Caicedo, Cole Palmer, and Enzo Fernandez are the best in the Premier League. Recall that the trio played an integral role in the team’s Europa Conference League and Club World Cup triumph this year. In a chat with The Obi One Podcast, [...] The post Caicedo, Fernandez, Palmer’s Partnership Best In Premier League –Mikel appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Nigerian international Dosu Joseph has advised Super Eagles midfielders to be at their best against Gabon in tomorrow’s 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff clash in Rabat, Morocco. With a spot in the Intercontinental Playoffs up for grabs, Eric Chelle’s side knows that anything less than victory would be disastrous for their 2026 ambitions. In [...] The post 2026 WCQ Playoffs: Super Eagles Midfield Must Be 100% Active Vs Gabon –Ex Nigerian Goalkeeper appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s U20 women’s national team, the Falconets, capped off a flawless performance at the 2025 WAFU Zone B U20 Girls’ Cup with a 1–0 victory over hosts Benin Republic on Tuesday at the Omnisport Stadium in Adjohoun. A 16th-minute goal from Ramotalahi Kareem, sealed the win for coach Moses Aduku’s side, who finished the tournament [...] The post Nigeria’s Falconets Crowned WAFU Zone B U20 Champions appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Cameroon will be without key duo Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting at the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs, reports Completesports.com. Anguissa, who was named Serie A Player of the Month for October picked up an unspecified muscular injury during training with the Indomitable Lions this week. The combative midfielder could be set for [...] The post 2026 WCQ Playoffs: Cameroon Suffer Double Injury Blow appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Falcons forward, Esther Okoronkwo delivered a masterclass performance on Monday night, scoring a first-half hat-trick to power AFC Toronto into the Northern Super League (NSL) playoff final after a 4–1 win over Montreal Roses at York Lions Stadium. The victory secured a 6–1 aggregate victory for Toronto, who had earlier won 2–0 in the [...] The post Esther Okoronkwo Hits Hat-Trick to Fire AFC Toronto into NSL Final appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare will play under a new manager at Wolverhampton Wanderers following the appointment of Rob Edwards on Wednesday. Edwards takes over a side winless in the Premier League on just two points following Saturday’s 3-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford which has left them eight points from safety. He replaced Vitor [...] The post Arokodare Gets New Manager At Wolves appeared first on Complete Sports.

Erik ten Hag has reportedly turned down the prospect of making an emotional return to Ajax after holding informal talks with his former club. The ex-Man United boss has been linked with a return to the dugout in recent weeks, having initially been tipped to take charge of Wolves before the Premier League’s bottom club [...] The post Ten Hag Rejects Chance To Return For Second Spell As Ajax Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Falconets of Nigeria ended their campaign at the 2025 WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup with a slim 1-0 victory over hosts Benin Republic on Tuesday. It was their second win over the Young Amazons at the competition. Ramotalahi Kareem netted the decisive goal for Moses Aduku’s side after 16 minutes. Read Also:2026 WCQ Playoffs: [...] The post WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup: Falconets Overcome Benin To Secure Fourth Consecutive Win appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will tomorrow take on the Panthers of Gabon in the 2025 FIFA World Cup qualification playoff semi-final. Both sides are just two wins away from keeping their World Cup dream alive, with the victor set to face either Cameroon or DR Congo for a place in the Intercontinental playoffs. Nigeria [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 27 – Nigeria VS Gabon Preview appeared first on Complete Sports.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta says it is “unrealistic” that record goalscorer Lionel Messi will return to the club, but he wants to hold a tribute match. Forward Messi, 37, made a surprise visit to the Nou Camp last week, saying he wants to come back, and “not just to say goodbye as a player”. The [...] The post Laporta Plays Down Speculation Over Messi’s Possible Return To Barcelona appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre has opened up about her decision to extend her contract with Al Ittihad Ladies, describing the move as a reflection of how much she enjoys her time in Saudi Arabia and her belief in the club’s long-term project. The 27-year-old Nigeria international, who joined Al-Ittihad from Leicester City in 2023, [...] The post “I Feel Safer in Saudi Arabia” – Ashleigh Plumptre Opens Up on Life at Al-Ittihad appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Panthers of Gabon head coach Thierry Mouyouma is banking on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Denis Bouanga to deliver the goods for his team against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The duo have scored 15 of Gabon’s 22 goals in the 2026 FIFA World cup qualifiers. Aubameyang has contributed seven goals, while Bounaga has netted eight times. [...] The post 2026 WCQ: Gabon Coach Banks On Aubemayang, Bounaga To Beat Super Eagles appeared first on Complete Sports.

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The Nigeria Football Federation is facing renewed pressure to reinstate a formal Code of Conduct for all National team. This follows a string of disciplinary lapses and public outcry over player behavior during national duty. The proposed code will outline clear standards for conduct, camp discipline, and professional responsibilities. Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh [...] The post NFF Needs Code of Conduct Amid Rising Discipline Concerns appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Super Falcons and Brighton goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie is proud of herself after being named among the world’s elite shot-stoppers after earning a nomination for The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper 2025 Award. The Nigerian international, who capped a remarkable year with standout performances for both club and country, shared her thoughts in an interview where she [...] The post “I’m One of Them” – Nnadozie Proud of FIFA Nomination, Targets Silverware with Brighton appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

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Super Eagles skipper, William Troost-Ekong has called for unwavering support as the national team gears up for their crucial continental playoff semifinal against Gabon in Morocco. Troost-Ekong acknowledged the challenges faced but expressed growing confidence within the squad. “I think we’ve been under pressure from the start. How we started these qualifiers — that’s the [...] The post Super Eagles Captain Urges Nigerians to Rally Behind Team appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Former Super Eagles midfielder, Friday Ekpo has criticized the Nigeria Football Federation for allowing distractions at a crucial stage in Nigeria’s quest for the 2026 World Cup qualification. Ekpo argued that such financial disputes should have been addressed and resolved well in advance to avoid undermining the team’s focus and morale. “Not at this point [...] The post Friday Ekpo Slams NFF Over Timing of Misappropriation Scandal Ahead of World Cup Playoffs appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

The Super Eagles have boycotted training in Morocco just 48 hours before their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff semi-final against Gabon, due to unresolved financial disputes with the NFF. In a brief statement reportedly issued jointly by the players and officials, the team confirmed the development, saying: “The full squad, including officials, boycotted training [...] The post How NFF’s Failed Promises Triggered Super Eagles Boycott appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Scotland winger Ben Gannon-Doak says he’s optimistic the team will qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The winger is with Steve Clarke’s squad for a warm-weather training camp in Turkey ahead of a decisive qualifying double-header away to Greece and at home to Denmark. The Scots know that two wins will see them book their [...] The post Scotland Will Qualify For 2026 World Cup –Gannon-Doak appeared first on Complete Sports.

Victor Osimhen’s arrival on Tuesday brought the number of players in camp to 23, with Maduka Okoye being the only player yet to arrive Rabat. However, training was suspended due to the ongoing standoff between the players and the NFF. There is a dispute over unpaid match bonuses and allowances estimated at about six million [...] The post Super Eagles Boycott Training as Unpaid Bonuses Disrupt Camp Ahead of World Cup Playoffs appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Bukayo Saka says his Arsenal teammates are not listening to outside noise because opinions “change like the weather”. His side have started the season well and go into the November international break with a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League. It could have been six points, but The Gunners were held to [...] The post People’s Opinions About Us Change Like Weather –Saka appeared first on Complete Sports.

Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano has disclosed that he’ll make the right decision on his future at the club. The French defender has yet to agree a new deal with Bayern and may leave as a free agent at the end of the season as things stand. In a chat with L’Equipe, Upamecano insists his [...] The post I’ll Make The Right Decision –Upamecano Speaks On Bayern Munich’s Future appeared first on Complete Sports.

Panthers of Gabon head coach Thierry Mouyouma says they will approach their 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs with Super Eagles without fear, reports Completesports.com. Mouyouma however claimed the Super Eagles are favourites to win the semi-final tie. The gaffer further said the three-time African champions will be under pressure to win the game. “We know [...] The post 2026 WCQ Playoffs: Super Eagles Favourites But We Are Not Afraid — Mouyouma appeared first on Complete Sports.