Bendel Insurance media officer Kehinde Osagiede has declared that the historic Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium remains an impenetrable fortress for visiting teams, following the Benin Arsenal’s resounding 4-1 victory over Barau FC in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Sunday’s statement performance saw Insurance snap Barau FC’s impressive unbeaten run in style, courtesy of a brace [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: ‘A True Fortress’ –Bendel Insurance Media Officer Hails Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium After 4-1 Rout of Barau FC appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has finally broken his silence on his decision to snub Scottish Premiership champions Celtic for Turkish 1. Lig club Bursaspor, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Iheanacho was one of the Super Eagles stars constantly in the transfer news over the summer. He had joined Celtic on a free transfer last year, penning a […]

Ezri Konsa has returned to Arsenal after being ruled out of England’s final international fixture against the Czech Republic on Tuesday. The defender has been managing a slight muscle problem during the international break and missed training last week before returning to the England side for Saturday’s 7-0 victory over Croatia. Konsa completed the full [...] The post Another Injury Concern For Arsenal As Star Defender Leaves National Team Camp appeared first on Complete Sports.

Kelechi Iheanacho has opened up on his return to the Super Eagles as the team prepares to face Russia in Tuesday’s international friendly game.   ‘No Matter Who Super Eagles Are Playing I’m Ready To Play’ Iheanacho, 30, returned to the Super Eagles after more than a year out, and he says his love for [...] The post Iheanacho Opens Up On Super Eagles Return, Reason For Bursaspor Move appeared first on Complete Sports.

The early cracks in Nigeria’s bid to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations have triggered widespread anxiety and panic among football fans, with growing concerns over the Super Eagles’ inconsistent performances, tactical limitations and apparent lack of discipline. The Eagles opened their campaign before their home supporters at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 146: Super Eagles Dismal 2027 AFCON Qualifying Performance appeared first on Complete Sports.

19 players are now in the Super Eagles’ camp in Nizhny Novgorod ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly against Russia. Late invitee Ibraheem Ajasa, who plays for Russian club FC Rostov, arrived in camp on Monday, taking the number of players available to 19. The Super Eagles has been hit by injuries and the failure of [...] The post Friendly: 19 Players Gear Up for Super Eagles’ Clash Against Russia appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal are preparing to launch a formal bid for Antonio Nusa as the club looks to strengthen its attacking options ahead of the new season. The north London side have been monitoring Nusa for some time and are now ready to move into the next phase of their pursuit for the winger. Nusa has attracted […] The post Arsenal Prepare Opening Bid For Antonio Nusa As Ben Scott Faces Chelsea Transfer Twist appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Nigeria’s Sand Eagles suffered a 6-4 defeat to Senegal in their second friendly at the Murtala Muhammed Square Beach Soccer Pitch in Kaduna on Monday. The result means Senegal completed a double over the hosts, having also recorded a 6-4 victory in the first friendly played last Saturday. Hassan Abdullahi, who scored all four of [...] The post Sand Eagles Suffer Second Friendly Defeat To Senegal appeared first on Complete Sports.

Sports fandom is no longer limited to watching a match and discussing the result afterward. Digital platforms have changed the way supporters follow teams, react to major moments, compare opinions, and stay connected between fixtures. A fan can now check team news before kick-off, follow statistics during the match, join group discussions, watch short clips, [...] The post How Winbox88 Relates To The Growth Of Online Sports Communities And Engagement appeared first on Complete Sports.

Seven Super Eagles' internationals will miss the friendly against Russia at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium tomorrow, with injuries, club refusals and residence permit issues all forcing the late withdrawals, Soccernet.ng reports. Captain Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Moses Usor, Akpe Victory, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ridwan Abdulrasaq Popoola and Suleiman Mubarak have all been ruled out of Tuesday's […]

Young Barcelona striker Destiny Kosiso has become a key one to watch for the Super Eagles in the future after scoring a hat-trick for his side against Villarreal at a La Liga tournament in Orlando, Florida, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Every year, La Liga hosts a tournament to promote youth development. It is strictly for players under […]

Abia Warriors Head Coach, Imama Amapakabo, says his team’s 3-1 away defeat to Rangers International in Sunday’s 2026/2027 Euromatch–NPFL Matchday 8 fixture at the Awka City Stadium was self-inflicted, Completesports.com reports. The 2015/2016 title-winning gaffer with Rangers also said defensive complacency and wastefulness in the final third contributed to the defeat. Godwin Obaje put Rangers [...] The post EUROMATCH–NPFL: Abia Warriors’ Complacency, Missed Chances Cost Us Derby Victory Vs Rangers — Amapakabo appeared first on Complete Sports.

Plateau United technical adviser Gbenga Ogunbote has urged his players to put their disappointing defeat to Enyimba behind them and focus on their next game. The Peace Boys suffered a 2-0 loss to Enyimba in their Matchday 7 encounter in Aba on Sunday. Ifeanyi Ihemekwele and Richard Ezinne scored for the nine-time NPFL champions in [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Ogunbote Demands Plateau United Response After Enyimba Defeat appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham has made a bold claim, asserting that Manchester City’s prolific goalscorer Erling Haaland is currently not the best center-forward in the Premier League. Instead, that title belongs to Liverpool star Alexander Isak. While Haaland continues to break records at the Etihad, Sheringham believes Isak’s all-around play, sharp movement, and [...] The post He’s The Best Striker In Premier League –Sheringham Hails Isak appeared first on Complete Sports.

Portuguese Federation president Pedro Proença has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo did not retire from international football because of his love for his country’s national team. Speaking on Sunday after Ronaldo’s dramatic walkout from the national team camp last week, Proença broke his silence on the rift between the captain and new coach Jorge Jesus. The [...] The post Why Ronaldo Didn’t Retire From International Football After 2026 World Cup — Portugal FA President appeared first on Complete Sports.

It is Russia vs Nigeria again in what is the second installment of this international friendly fixture over the past 16 months, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria's trip to Russia was always going to be different from the usual Super Eagles assignment. There is no Victor Osimhen. No Ademola Lookman. No Alex Iwobi. No Samuel Chukwueze. Captain […]

Kano Pillars have announced a new partnership with RAFA Detergent as their official front Jersey Sponsor. The club confirmed the deal on Sunday with the statement:” OFFICIAL FRONT JERSEY SPONSOR. We are delighted to announce RAFA Detergent as our Official Front Jersey Sponsor. “This partnership marks another important milestone in the growth of Sai Masu [...] The post EUROMATCH NPFL: Kano Pillars Sign New Shirt Sponsorship Deal appeared first on Complete Sports.

Barau FC technical adviser Eugene Agagbe has admitted that Bendel Insurance deserved their 4-1 victory over his side in the Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, Matchday 7 encounter. The Maliya Boys suffered their first league defeat of the season after falling to Kennedy Boboye’s side at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on Sunday. [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Agagbe Admits Bendel Insurance Deserved Victory Over Barau FC appeared first on Complete Sports.

Reigning champions Rangers International have mocked Abia Warriors after defeating them 3-1, in the Oriental Derby in Sunday’s week 7 EUROMATCH NPFL fixture in Awka, completesports.com reports. The result continued Rangers’ dominant home record against Abia Warriors, going four straight home wins in the derby. Experienced striker Godwin Obaje opened the scoring in the 37th [...] The post EUROMATCH NPFL: ‘Thanks For Donating The Three Points’ — Rangers Mock Abia Warriors After Derby Win appeared first on Complete Sports.

England manager Thomas Tuchel has waxed lyrical about the blossoming partnership between Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, praising the duo’s telepathic connection following their historic 7-0 demolition of Croatia in the UEFA Nations League. The devastating combination at the top of the pitch has taken the Three Lions to new heights, contributing a staggering ten [...] The post Nations League: Tuchel Praises Deadly Partnership Between Kane, Bellingham appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nine players have arrived at the Super Falcons’ camp in Ikenne ahead of their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying clash against Comoros. Among the early arrivals are Dynamo Brest forward Blessing Nkor and Edo Queens trio Tumininu Adeshina, Christiana Uzoma, and Valentina Uroko. The other players who have reported to camp are Farida Abdulwahab, Joy Igbokwe, [...] The post 2028 Olympics Qualifier: Super Falcons Camp Opens in Ikenne With Nine Players appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Russia's Sbornaya in an international friendly on Tuesday, and they will be without one of their best players, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nigeria are fresh off their first two qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. While they defeated Madagascar, they suffered an embarrassing 3–0 […]

Enyimba assistant coach Lawrence Ukaegbu has expressed satisfaction with the team’s steady improvement following their impressive run of form in the Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL. The nine-time NPFL champions secured their second consecutive victory on Sunday, defeating 10-man Plateau United 2-0 at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba. The result extended Enyimba’s unbeaten run [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Ukaegbu Lauds Enyimba’s Home Win Over Plateau United appeared first on Complete Sports.

The pre-fight animosity surrounding Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua’s upcoming December showdown has spilled spectacularly into the family dynamic, with John Fury launching a furious, unfiltered rant at his own brother, Peter Fury. The explosive feud erupted after Peter, Tyson’s former trainer who famously guided the “Gypsy King” to his breakthrough world title win against [...] The post He’s A Cockroach For Joining Joshua’s Camp –Fury Unleashes Furious Rant At Brother Peter appeared first on Complete Sports.

Defending champions Rangers maintained their position at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League,NPFL, table after securing a comfortable 3-1 victory over Abia Warriors at the Awka City Stadium. Experienced striker Godwin Obaje opened the scoring for Rangers eight minutes before half-time. The champions doubled their advantage four minutes into the second half through [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Rangers, Enyimba Win At Home; Rivers United Extend Unbeaten Run appeared first on Complete Sports.

AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric has admitted that he felt ashamed for the first time in his illustrious 20-year international career after Croatia suffered a historic 7-0 thrashing at the hands of England in the UEFA Nations League. Playing in Rijeka, the Vatreni endured the heaviest defeat in their modern footballing history since gaining independence [...] The post Nations League: Catastrophic Night –Modric Left Devastated By England Rout appeared first on Complete Sports.

Russia have sent an ominous message to Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly meeting with Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. The 2018 World Cup hosts tore Namibia apart 6-0 in Yekaterinburg after turning a cagey first half into a second-half avalanche on Saturday. Valery Karpin’s side struck on 37 minutes when Lechi […]

Super Eagles forward Akor Adams has identified what Nigeria must improve as they look to recover from their disappointing defeat to Guinea-Bissau in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria suffered a shock 3-0 loss to the Djurtus in their last outing on Tuesday, dealing a major blow to their hopes […]

Reigning Premier League champions Arsenal are leading the race to sign RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa in the January window. The Gunners are said to be preparing an opening offer of around €40m for the 21-year-old Norway international, ahead of North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur. According to Fussball News and TeamTalk, Arsenal and Spurs are [...] The post Arsenal Leading Race To Sign 2026 World Cup Star In January Transfer Window appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles striker Akor Adams has aimed a subtle dig at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Guinea-Bissau following Nigeria's 3–0 loss in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers last Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nigeria suffered one of their most embarrassing defeats in history last Tuesday, as Guinea-Bissau, a team ranked 106 places below them in the […]

The Super Eagles will return to action on Tuesday when they face Russia in an international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Soccernet.ng reports. Eric Chelle's side will be looking for a positive response after a difficult start to their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign. Nigeria opened the qualifiers with a 2-1 victory over Madagascar in […]

Manchester City star Erling Haaland has taken legal action against Norwegian Air Shuttle, filing a formal lawsuit over an alleged social media advertisement published during the FIFA World Cup. The dispute centers on a promotional post where the airline digitally edited an aircraft to feature blonde hair tied into a trademark ponytail, accompanied by the [...] The post Haaland Takes Legal Action Against Norwegian Air Over Alleged World Cup Advert appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles forward Akor Adams believes Nigeria can quickly recover from their disappointing 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Nigeria were comfortably beaten by the Djurtus in their Matchday 2 encounter at the September 24 Stadium in Bissau on Tuesday, following a narrow 2-1 victory over Madagascar in their [...] The post Adams: Super Eagles Will Overcome Guinea-Bissau Setback appeared first on Complete Sports.

Everton and long-standing England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has embraced the growing rivalry with James Trafford, insisting that fresh competition can only bring out the best in him. Pickford, who has held the undisputed No. 1 spot for nearly a decade, recently watched from the sidelines as manager Thomas Tuchel handed starts to the in-form Leeds [...] The post Pickford Welcomes Competition From Trafford For England’s No. 1 Jersey appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has handed a late invitation to Rostov midfielder Ibraheem Mahfus Ajasa for the team’s international friendly against Russia. Ajasa was called up to replace Bright Osayi-Samuel, who is one of three players to have withdrawn from the squad. Captain Wilfred Ndidi and Akpe Victory have also pulled out of [...] The post Friendly: Chelle Hands Ajasa Late Invitation For Super Eagles’ Clash With Russia appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester United legendary striker and former Trinidad and Tobago international Dwight Yorke is interested in coaching Ghana Black Stars. The 54-year-old Trinidad and Tobago legend boasts an impressive football résumé, having won the UEFA Champions League, three Premier League titles and the FA Cup during his illustrious spell at Manchester United. “If they [Ghana] want [...] The post Man United Legend Linked With Ghana’s Coaching Job appeared first on Complete Sports.