Craig Kirby opens the door to his gym, located above a Methodist church north of Rochdale town centre, as his phone buzzes with notifications. The 50-year-old’s latest TikTok video has just passed 85,000 views, a personal highlights reel filmed from the touchline by his wife Lindsay during one of his amateur matches. The caption on […] The post Craig Kirby Becomes A Viral Sensation Playing Amateur Football At The Age Of 50 appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Nigeria's return to Adidas could possibly change the kit business in African football, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has agreed an $8.5 million-a-year deal with the German sportswear giant, according to ESPN. The agreement will start in 2027 and will end Nigeria's 11-year relationship with Nike. The package includes $4.5 million in cash […]

Rafiu Durosinmi has expressed his delight after continuing his impressive scoring run for KRC Genk, Completesports.com reports. The Nigeria international maintained his superb start to life in Belgium by finding the net in Genk’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Beveren on Friday night. Durosinmi opened the scoring for the Smurfs from the penalty spot in the [...] The post ‘I Feel Very Good’ — Durosinmi Thrilled To Maintain Scoring Streak For Genk appeared first on Complete Sports.

Sunderland AFC are preparing to face Fulham in a fixture that carries significant weight for the club and its passionate fanbase. The match has been eagerly anticipated by supporters, with many hoping the Black Cats can turn the tables on their opponents this time around. Roker Report’s Haway The Podcast has been building toward this […] The post Sunderland AFC Look To Exact Revenge Against Fulham In Highly Anticipated Championship Clash appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Nigeria’s Falconets will continue their quest for an elusive world title as they join other teams in Poland for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. This 12th edition of the tournament will run from 5 to 27 September 2026, with 24 teams competing. This will be the Falconets’ 12th appearance since making their debut [...] The post How Nigeria’s Falconets Performed In 11 Previous FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles duo Samuel Chukwueze and Akor Adams were both in action for AC Milan and Venezia respectively in their Serie A clash on Friday night, Soccernet.ng reports. Chukwueze had inspired Milan to a 2-1 win over Torino in their opening game, while Adams endured a difficult outing as Venezia lost 2-0 at home to AC Milan. AC […]

On March 22, 1980, the Green Eagles wrote their names on the African football history by claiming their maiden African title after defeating Algeria 3–0 at the National Stadium, Surulere in Lagos. That achievement became a reference point for future generations as Nigeria would go on to win the AFCON again in 1994 and 2013, [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 132: Segun Odegbami On Nigeria’s Maiden AFCON Triumph appeared first on Complete Sports.

Tottenham’s pursuit of Liverpool attacker Cody Gakpo has taken a significant twist, with Manchester City emerging as serious contenders for the player’s signature this summer. Spurs had appeared to be leading the race for the Netherlands international, but the arrival of City into the conversation has complicated their transfer plans considerably. Gakpo has accumulated 73 […] The post Cody Gakpo Race Heats Up As Manchester City Enter Talks And Tottenham Face Fresh Competition appeared first on Gooner Daily.

The goals dried up during Friday’s action in the 1xCup 2026 qualifiers as four matches produced three narrow victories and a dramatic penalty-shootout win, with Joy Cometh FC recording the biggest victory of the day. A total of six goals were scored in four matches at the Inspire Sports Ground, Cappa, Oshodi, Lagos, averaging a [...] The post 1xCup 2026: Goals Dry Up As Joy Cometh, BYT, AUX, Young Stars Triumph appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester City midfielder Rayan Cherki has disclosed that his brilliant goal against Crystal Palace came down to pure instinct. Recall that Manchester City cruised to a 4-1 win over Crystal Palace on Friday, maintaining their perfect start to the Premier League season. Read Also:EPL: Man City Thrash Crystal Palace 4-1 To Go Top Of League [...] The post ‘It’s My Instinct’ –Cherki Reacts To Stunning Goal Vs Crystal Palace appeared first on Complete Sports.

Cole Palmer has emerged as one of Chelsea’s most important players in recent seasons, making his public comments all the more significant when they appear to carry a pointed message. The England international has been in the spotlight after remarks attributed to him seemed to reference the concept of “safe zones” within Enzo Maresca’s tactical […] The post Cole Palmer Appears To Take Aim At Enzo Maresca Over “Safe Zones” Tactics appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Shooting Stars technical adviser Salisu Yusuf is confident his side will improve as the season progresses, Completesports.com reports. The Oluyole Warriors opened their 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over newly promoted Inter Lagos at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan on Friday. Lucky Emmanuel put Shooting Stars ahead [...] The post NPFL: Yusuf Upbeat Shooting Stars Will Get Better After Inter Lagos Victory appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester United sources have not ruled out the prospect of Marcus Rashford leaving the club before next Tuesday’s transfer deadline, with Arsenal understood to be keeping tabs on his situation alongside Barcelona, according to TEAMtalk. TEAMtalk revealed earlier this month that Barcelona have maintained a line of communication with Rashford’s camp, despite the England international [...] The post Arsenal Keeping Tabs On Man United Star Forward appeared first on Complete Sports.

Argentina international Enzo Fernández has reached a verbal agreement on personal terms with Manchester City. This is according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano (via Business Upturn). The Argentina international’s potential move from Chelsea now hinges entirely on club-to-club negotiations, with no official bid submitted yet by the Premier League champions. Contacts between the two clubs [...] The post Fernández Reaches Verbal Agreement With Man City appeared first on Complete Sports.

Brighton secured a commanding 4-0 aggregate victory over Tromso to advance through the UEFA Conference League play-off round in dominant fashion. The Seagulls were ruthless throughout the tie, leaving no doubt about which side deserved to progress to the next stage of the competition. Charalampos Kostoulas opened the scoring to get Brighton up and running, […] The post Brighton Crush Tromso 4-0 As Charalampos Kostoulas, Maxim De Cuyper, Mats Wieffer And Olivier Boscagli Fire Seagulls Into Conference League appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Nigeria will end its 11-year association with Nike and return to adidas, after agreeing an $8.5 million-a-year equipment deal that the Nigeria Football Federation says is the biggest in African football. Former NFF president Ibrahim Gusau, who resigned along with the federation’s executive committee on Thursday, revealed the agreement at a news conference in Abuja, [...] The post Super Eagles To Switch From Nike To Adidas appeared first on Complete Sports.

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has confirmed that contract extension talks with the club started last week following their 5-1 Bundesliga opening win against Stuttgart. The first official meeting took place the previous week, though Kane emphasized that sorting out all the details will take time rather than just a week or two. Read Also:Arokodare [...] The post Kane Confirms Talks On Bayern Munich Contract Extension appeared first on Complete Sports.

Tolu Arokodare is determined to continue making a positive impact at Eredivisie giants Ajax following his impressive start to life at the club, reports Completesports.com. Arokodare joined Ajax on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers before the start of the season. The Nigeria international has quickly settled at the Johan Cruyff Arena, registering three goals and two [...] The post Arokodare Keen To Maintain Impressive Ajax Form appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester United have registered a fresh enquiry for Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly as the transfer deadline draws ever closer and pressure mounts on both clubs to make decisive decisions. Transfer insider Indy Kaila broke the exclusive update on X, revealing that a credible Arsenal source confirmed Manchester United made another enquiry regarding Lewis-Skelly’s availability. The 19-year-old […] The post Manchester United Make Second Enquiry For Arsenal Star Myles Lewis-Skelly As Deadline Pressure Builds appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Arsenal are reportedly in discussions with Real Madrid over a potential move for Brazilian forward Endrick, according to the latest transfer reports circulating in the press. The Gunners have been heavily linked with strengthening their attacking options, and Endrick has emerged as a notable name on their radar heading into the transfer window. Endrick joined […] The post Arsenal Hold Talks With Real Madrid Over Brazil Forward Endrick Transfer appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Even the elements joined in the conspiracy and the celebration. They ensured that the news of the resignation of the President and members of the Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, coincided with the marking of the anniversary of the day of my birth. It was a lovely birthday gift. This is to [...] The post The Perfect Gift! — Odegbami appeared first on Complete Sports.

The St. Louis Cardinals picked up a convincing 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, with young pitcher Quinn Mathews earning his first career MLB win in the process. Mathews took the mound and delivered a performance that justified the confidence the Cardinals organization has placed in the promising young starter this season. The Cardinals offense […] The post Quinn Mathews Claims First MLB Victory As St. Louis Cardinals Defeat Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 appeared first on Gooner Daily.

The Toronto Blue Jays delivered a dominant performance at Rogers Centre, dismantling the Seattle Mariners by a convincing 8-1 scoreline on August 28, 2026. The victory was a complete team effort, with Toronto’s offence firing on all cylinders and the pitching staff keeping Seattle’s hitters largely in check throughout the contest. Dylan Cease took the […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Rout Seattle Mariners 8-1 As Kazuma Okamoto And Nathan Lukes Hit Home Runs appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed the club still has business to complete this summer after signing Savio from Manchester City. The Brazilian winger will wear the number 17 shirt at Spurs following his £85 million switch from City to North London. De Zerbi has been strongly linked with a move for […] The post Roberto De Zerbi Confirms Tottenham Are Not Done In Transfer Market As Omar Marmoush Move Closes In appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Cole Palmer has established himself as one of the most unique and gifted footballers in the world, capable of producing moments that leave fans and analysts speechless. The Chelsea midfielder possesses a quality that sets him apart from virtually every other player in the modern game, combining technical brilliance with an almost casual ease. There […] The post Cole Palmer Continues To Dazzle As Football’s Most Inventive And Irreplaceable Talent appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Aston Villa are reportedly weighing up a €55 million move for Ibrahim Mbaye, a transfer that could significantly reshape their attacking options. The 2025-26 season has seen Villa competing at the highest level, and the club’s recruitment team appears determined to strengthen the squad further with elite additions. Mbaye has attracted considerable attention across Europe, […] The post Ibrahim Mbaye Emerges As Aston Villa’s €55m Transfer Target appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Rayan Cherki’s quickfire double inspired Manchester City to a 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace to spoil Pierre Sage’s welcome party at Selhurst Park, RTE reports. Erling Haaland, sporting a black armband in honour of the late Norwegian King Harald V – whose death was announced earlier on Friday – nodded in the 17th-minute opener as [...] The post EPL: Man City Thrash Crystal Palace 4-1 To Go Top Of League Table appeared first on Complete Sports.

Carlos Alcaraz says he needs real match competition as he prepares to defend his title at the US Open following a four-month injury layoff. Alcaraz has been sidelined since April due to a wrist injury sustained at the Barcelona Open. Read Also:US Open: Why Venus Keeps Getting Wildcards –Stubbs He tested his physical readiness by [...] The post Alcaraz Vows To Defend US Open Title appeared first on Complete Sports.

Aston Villa have confirmed the club-record signing of Senegal international Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea. According to Sky Sports News, Villa are paying a fixed fee of £47.5m for Jackson, which could reach £65m. The total package surpasses the £59.5m they agreed for Johan Maznambi earlier this summer, meaning Villa have broken their transfer record twice [...] The post Aston Villa Confirm Club-Record £65m Signing Of Jackson From Chelsea appeared first on Complete Sports.

Head coach Hakeem Busari has invited 26 players to the camp of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, as preparations begin for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The tournament is scheduled to take place from October 17 to November 7. The Flamingos secured their place at the global showpiece after [...] The post U-17 WWC: Busari Calls Up 25 Players For Abuja Camp appeared first on Complete Sports.

Rangers are set to provide Celtic with an allocation of 300 tickets for the upcoming Scottish League Cup fixture to be played at Ibrox Stadium. The allocation represents a significant fixture in the Scottish football calendar, with the two Glasgow clubs set to meet in a cup competition this season. Derby matches between Rangers and […] The post Rangers Set To Hand Celtic 300 Tickets For Scottish League Cup Clash At Ibrox appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Hamburg head coach Merlin Polzin is expecting big things from new signing Terem Moffi, Completesports.com reports. Moffi completed his permanent transfer to the Bundesliga side from Ligue 1 outfit OGC Nice this week. The Nigeria international is in line to make his debut for Die Rothosen against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. The striker has previously [...] The post Hamburg Boss Talks Up New Signing Moffi appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has been recently linked with a transfer to German Bundesliga 2 club Hannover 96, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian striker returned to Bayer Leverkusen this summer after a difficult loan spell at Werder Bremen, but his future at the Bundesliga club remains uncertain, despite having a good pre-season that saw him […]

Liverpool are closing in on one of the most exciting signings of the summer transfer window after confirming an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain for Bradley Barcola. French newspaper L’Equipe reports that the two clubs have reached a final package worth around €140m for the 23-year-old France international winger. Barcola is already scheduled to travel to […] The post Bradley Barcola Set To Travel To Liverpool Tomorrow To Complete €140m Transfer And Undergo Medical appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Former Swiss tennis star Roger Federer has disclosed that he had the best time during his tennis career. The 45-year-old Swiss legend is being inducted in his first year of eligibility alongside broadcaster and former player Mary Carillo. Read Also:US Open: Why Venus Keeps Getting Wildcards –Stubbs Recall that Federer finished his competitive career with [...] The post I Had The Best Time During My Tennis Career –Federer appeared first on Complete Sports.

Shooting Stars began the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season on a winning note following a 2-1 victory over newly-promoted Inter Lagos. The hosts made a bright start to the encounter, putting the visitors under sustained pressure in the opening exchanges. Their dominance was rewarded in the 14th minute when Lucky Emmanuel found the [...] The post NPFL: Shooting Stars Overcome Inter Lagos In Thrilling Opener appeared first on Complete Sports.