Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni is expected to be sidelined for around six weeks after suffering an ankle injury. The 23-year-old sustained the injury during Plymouth Argyle’s clash with Crystal Palace U-21s last month, featuring for 33 minutes before being forced off. Plymouth head coach Tom Cleverley provided an update on Oseni’s condition, revealing that [...] The post Super Eagles Forward Ruled Out For Six Weeks With Injury appeared first on Complete Sports.

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is expected to resume individual training before the end of this week as he continues his recovery from injury. The Nigeria international sustained the injury during Galatasaray’s victory over Istanbul Başakşehir last month and has since missed the club’s last three matches across all competitions. Osimhen was also ruled out of [...] The post Osimhen Set To Resume Training After Injury Layoff appeared first on Complete Sports.

Argentina are unable to retire the No.10 shirt in honour of Lionel Messi due to FIFA rules. However, they can still honour his legacy by leaving the shirt vacant for non-tournament fixtures. Messi will make his final appearance for his country against Benin in a friendly on Tuesday, as reported by talkSPORT. It follows his [...] The post Argentina Blocked From Retiring Messi’s No.10 Shirt Due To FIFA Rules appeared first on Complete Sports.

Lionel Messi has completed the acquisition of Spanish second-tier side CD Eldense, the club announced on Thursday. In an official statement, Eldense confirmed that Messi has become majority owner after acquiring 100% of shares held by Colombian investment group Grupo TH Soluciones. “Club Deportivo Eldense officially announces the acquisition of the club by Leo Messi, [...] The post Messi Confirmed As New Owner Of Spanish Football Club appeared first on Complete Sports.

Belgium head coach Mark van Bommel has addressed Romelu Lukaku’s current role within the national team ahead of their UEFA Nations League clash against Turkey, making it clear that the country’s all-time leading scorer is not guaranteed a starting spot. Speaking at a press conference, Van Bommel faced intense questioning regarding Lukaku’s limited minutes in [...] The post Nations League: You’re Not Guaranteed A Starting Spot –Belgium Coach Tells Lukaku appeared first on Complete Sports.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has voiced strong support for Manchester City’s ownership group, admitting that he would be “really concerned to lose them” following the club’s high-profile guilty verdict for Premier League financial rule breaches Speaking on the developments surrounding the club, the former Mayor of Greater Manchester in a chat with BBC, expressed [...] The post UK Prime Minister Backs Manchester City Owners, Admits Fears Over Potential Club Sale appeared first on Complete Sports.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have found themselves on a remarkable upward trajectory under the guidance of head coach Cesar Peixoto this season. The Portuguese coach has overseen a dramatic shift in fortunes at Molineux, transforming a struggling squad into a competitive and hard-working unit that is turning heads across English football. Peixoto arrived at the club amid […] The post Cesar Peixoto’s Wolverhampton Wanderers Side Continue Unlikely Rise Under New Leadership appeared first on Gooner Daily.

With just 30 days to the start of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, Nigeria is intensifying preparations to showcase some of its brightest young sporting talents on the global stage as anticipation builds for Africa’s first Olympic sporting event. The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games are scheduled to take place from October 31 to [...] The post Team Nigeria Steps Up Preparations For Youth Olympic Games appeared first on Complete Sports.

Carlos Queiroz has released an emotional farewell statement after mutually parting ways with the Ghana Football Association as head coach of the Black Stars. The Ghana FA confirmed on Thursday, October 1, that both parties have agreed to terminate his service agreement following discussions held in a spirit of mutual respect. The decision comes just [...] The post Carlos Queiroz Releases Statement After Quitting As Ghana’s Head Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.

England manager Thomas Tuchel has disclosed that it will difficult to replace Harry Kane once the talismanic striker eventually steps down. Speaking ahead of England’s UEFA Nations League clash against Croatia, Tuchel highlighted the unique profile of the Bayern Munich star, who recently notched his 87th international goal in a 2-0 win over Czechia. Kane [...] The post Kane Is Irreplaceable –Tuchel appeared first on Complete Sports.

Comoros have named a 22-player squad for their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying fixtures against Nigeria’s Super Falcons. The squad comprises three goalkeepers, five defenders, seven midfielders and seven forwards. Both legs of the second-round tie will be played at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne, Ogun State. Read Also:2028 Olympics Qualifier: Eguavoen Invites 28 [...] The post 2028 Olympics Qualifier: Comoros Name Squad For Super Falcons Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles centre-back Chibuike Nwaiwu has climbed above Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez in the latest valuation of Nigeria's defenders, Soccernet.ng reports. Transfermarkt's updated data puts the Trabzonspor centre-back firmly behind only Calvin Bassey among the country's most valuable defensive players. Nwaiwu's value has risen to €18 million, a figure that places the 23-year-old level with […]

A game-worn jersey belonging to basketball legend Michael Jordan from Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals has sold at auction for £9.3 million ($12.26 million), breaking the all-time record for a piece of Jordan memorabilia. According to BBC, The historic jersey, worn during his famous “Last Dance” final championship season with the Chicago Bulls, [...] The post Jordan’s Iconic ‘Last Dance’ Jersey Sells For Record £9.3m appeared first on Complete Sports.

Brighton and Hove Albion chairman Tony Bloom has spoken out firmly amid the ongoing chaos surrounding Manchester City and the Premier League’s handling of financial regulations. Bloom is widely regarded as one of the sharpest football minds in the English game, having built Brighton into a consistently competitive top-flight club through careful financial management. The […] The post Brighton Chairman Tony Bloom Delivers Pointed Response To Manchester City And Premier League Turmoil appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Carlos Queiroz has stepped down from his role as head coach of Ghana’s Black Stars for the second time this year. Queiroz took over the Black Stars in April, just weeks before the 2026 World Cup, after Otto Addo was sacked. Having enjoyed just one warm-up match before the tournament kicked off, Queiroz installed a [...] The post Carlos Queiroz Quits As Ghana Head Coach After 4-2 Home Loss To Gambia appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ranchers Bees have been fined a total of N5 million by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for multiple rule breaches during their Matchday 6 encounter against Rivers United. The club has also been directed to identify, by Thursday, October 1, the player captured on video physically assaulting a Rivers United player during the match [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Ranchers Bees Fined ₦5m Over Rules Breaches appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria's Super Eagles will face a Russian side expected to make serious changes to its starting lineup in next Tuesday’s international friendly, Soccernet.ng reports. Legendary Russian coach Valery Nepomnyashchy made the revelation after Russia defeated Iran 2-0 in Kazan on Tuesday, with Aleksandr Golovin scoring both goals. The result was Russia’s first game of the […]

Former Super Eagles forward Peter Odemwingie has reflected on the team’s training boycott during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria had qualified for the World Cup after finishing top of their qualifying group before beating Ethiopia 4-1 on aggregate in the playoff round to book their place at the tournament in Brazil. The […]

Ademola Lookman’s place at Atlético Madrid is facing an intriguing test after a slow start to the new season collided with an increasingly crowded attacking department, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigeria international arrived from Atalanta with a reputation as one of Europe’s most dangerous wide attackers. Lookman was an instant hit in Madrid with the Super […]

Hamburg head coach Merlin Polzin has provided an injury update on Terem Moffi ahead of his side’s Bundesliga clash with TSG Hoffenheim. The Nigeria international has been struggling with a knee problem since Hamburg’s last league game against FC Cologne, where he was replaced by Yussuf Poulsen after the break. Polzin is keen to avoid [...] The post Hamburg Coach Offers Update On Moffi’s Injury appeared first on Complete Sports.

Malawi opened their AFCON 2027 campaign with a 2-1 win over South Sudan in Lilongwe on 25 September 2026. Next comes Angola away on 6 October, and Egypt are also in Group B. Anyone checking the football odds and upcoming fixtures for this window should remember that Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying has a [...] The post The 10 biggest Shocks In AFCON Qualifying History appeared first on Complete Sports.

Katsina United have expressed disappointment after being held to a 1-1 draw by Rivers United at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, on Wednesday. The Changi Boys went into rescheduled fixture aiming for back-to-back home wins after beating Doma United 2-1 last weekend, but were forced to settle for a point. Rivers United took the lead two [...] The post EUROMATCH NPFL: ‘Not The Result We Wanted’ — Katsina United React After Frustrating Draw With Rivers United appeared first on Complete Sports.

Victor Osimhen's market value has fallen sharply, but the Nigerian striker is still priced above a remarkable collection of famous European forwards, Soccernet.nh reports. Transfermarkt's updated figures put Osimhen at €65 million, following a €10m reduction from his previous €75m valuation. The drop takes him to his lowest figure since June 2022, when he was […]

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has revealed the person behind his decision to continue studying alongside his football career after completing his latest qualification at the PFA Business School, Soccernet.ng reports. The Coventry City striker graduated from the PFA Business School with a Postgraduate Diploma in Global Football Sport Directorship with Merit. Awoniyi was among […]

Hamburg head coach Merlin Polzin has revealed the reason Super Eagles forward Terem Moffi will miss the club’s friendly game against Danish side Copenhagen on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian striker completed a summer move to the Bundesliga club during the summer transfer window in a deal worth around €2.5 million after leaving French side Nice. […]

Elma Aveiro, the elder sister of Cristiano Ronaldo, has sparked a fierce backlash after launching a scathing attack on Portuguese fans, the national media, and the country’s football setup. Her furious reaction follows high drama in the Portugal national team camp, which culminated in Ronaldo deciding to leave the squad following tension surrounding his role [...] The post You Don’t Deserve To Have The Best –Ronaldo’s Sister Slams Portugal After Shock Exit appeared first on Complete Sports.

As Nigeria commemorates 66 years of independence today, October 1, 2026, Completesports.com joins Nigerians at home and across the world in celebrating our nation and reflecting on the journey that has brought us to this important milestone. Independence Day offers an opportunity to honour the resilience, creativity and determination of Nigerians who continue to contribute [...] The post Nigeria @ 66: Complete Sports Salutes Nigerians On Independence Day appeared first on Complete Sports.

Following their goalless draw in the Lagos Derby against Ikorodu City, Sporting Lagos striker Haruna Hadi has expressed frustration over his side’s inability to convert their chances. Despite the mounting frustrations on and off the pitch, Hadi emphasized that the squad remains fully focused on resolving their goalscoring struggles and keeping their morale high. Read [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Sporting Lagos Striker Hadi Laments Missed Chances After Derby Stalemate appeared first on Complete Sports.

LIoyd Ekweremadu, Enugu State Commissioner for Sports, has been named as Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC)for the 23rd National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged ‘Coal City Games’ 2026, Completesports.com reports. The LOC is made up of 13 members, with Bamiduro Olumide, as Secretary. This is even as 21 other Sub – Committees were also [...] The post Ekweremadu Heads 13-Member Local Organising Committee For 23rd NSF Coal City Games appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester City sponsor, Etihad Airways, has threatened legal action against the Premier League after the club was found guilty of all financial breaches. The Premier League announced on Tuesday that City had been found guilty by an independent commission of all charges against them. In an explosive verdict, the Premier League stated that the club [...] The post Etihad Airways Threaten Legal Action Against Premier League After Man City Guilty Verdict appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ikorodu City coach Bright Ozebagbe has expressed mixed feelings following his side’s goalless draw against Sporting Lagos in the fiercely contested Lagos Derby at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan. While acknowledging the intensity of the encounter, Ozebagbe believed his team did enough during a disciplined first-half display to have secured all three points. Read Also:Euromatch [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Ikorodu City Deserved Victory Against Sporting Lagos — Coach Ozebagbe appeared first on Complete Sports.

Rangers have celebrated their talismanic striker, Godwin Obaje, after he scored his 100th goal in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Obaje reached the landmark on Wednesday, scoring the decisive goal in Rangers’ 1-0 away victory over Warri Wolves in Ozoro, Delta State. Obaje converted from the penalty spot in the 11th minute to secure [...] The post Euromatch NPFL:Rangers Celebrate Obaje’s 100th Career Goal appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has completed a move to FC Porto on a free transfer, marking his return to European football. Porto confirmed on Tuesday, September 30, that the 36-year-old English centre-back signed a deal until the end of the 2026/27 Primeira Liga season, with an option for a further year. Smalling had [...] The post Ex-Man United Star Smalling Joins FC Porto On Free Transfer appeared first on Complete Sports.

Sporting Lagos head coach Jeffery Buter has stressed the urgent need for his side to sharpen their cutting edge in front of goal if they are to make meaningful progress in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). He made this known following his team’s goalless draw against Ikorodu City in a fiercely contested Lagos Derby [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: We Must Work On Our Finishing –Sporting Lagos Coach Reacts After Draw Against Ikorodu City appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has formally appealed CAF’s decision to annul Edo Queens’ victory in the 2026 WAFU-B Women’s Champions League qualifying final. The appeal, filed on Tuesday September 30 and signed by Deputy General Secretary Emmanuel Edem Ikpeme, challenges the ruling of the CAF Organising Committee for Women’s Football of September 26. Edo [...] The post NFF Appeals CAF Decision To Annul Edo Queens’ WAFU-B Final Victory appeared first on Complete Sports.

The gap between properly investigating serious matters and simply accommodating problems has become a significant talking point among Celtic supporters this week. Questions have been raised about whether the club’s internal processes truly hold individuals and decisions to account in a meaningful way. Celtic Quick News, a well-followed fan publication, has drawn attention to what […] The post Celtic Face Fresh Scrutiny As Club’s Approach To Internal Investigations Comes Under Spotlight appeared first on Gooner Daily.