Former Super Eagles forward, Osaze Odemwingie has called for full focus in Nigeria’s final World Cup qualifying matches. The Super Eagles will face Lesotho and Benin Republic, with only a slim chance of either securing a qualification spot to the World Cup, and Odemwingie has urged the players to fight to the end. Speaking on [...] The post Odemwingie Urges Super Eagles to Stay Focused in Final World Cup Qualifiers appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has revealed Victor Osimhen is yet to attain full fitness, reports Completesports.com. Osimhen sustained an injury while on international duty with Nigeria two weeks ago. The 27-year-old was forced to miss Galatasaray’s 2-0 victory over Eyupspor last weekend. The striker is also not available for the Yellow and Reds UEFA [...] The post Osimhen Still Struggling With Injury — Galatasaray Boss Buruk appeared first on Complete Sports.

Enzo Maresca believes his Chelsea side showed they are ready to compete at the highest level in Europe, despite opening UEFA Champions League fixture in defeat at Bayern Munich. An own goal by Trevoh Chalobah and a brace by Harry Kane secured a 3-1 win for Bayern. Cole Palmer got Chelsea’s goal. “I think the [...] The post UCL: We Competed Very Well Against Bayern Munich –Maresca appeared first on Complete Sports.

Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi has declared that they are ‘waiting with open arms’ for Ademola Lookman when he is ready to play for the club again, reports Completesports.com. La Dea’s season has so far been overshadowed by the Lookman saga. The Nigeria international tried and failed to force through a transfer to Atalanta’s Serie A [...] The post Lookman Must Show Right Attitude To Play For Atalanta — Percassi appeared first on Complete Sports.

Eintracht Frankfurt coach Dino Toppmoller says he’s not bothered whether Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen leads Galatasaray’s attack in today’s UEFA Champions League clash. The Eagles face the Turkish champions at the Deutsche Bank Park, with Osimhen ruled out as he continues recovery from an ankle injury picked up on international duty. Speaking with reporters [...] The post UCL: ‘Whether Osimhen Plays Or Not Is Irrelevant To Frankfurt’ –Toppmoller appeared first on Complete Sports.

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Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has disclosed that the Red Devils’ biggest problem remains Ruben Amorim’s style of play and not the players. Amorim has managed just one Premier League win so far in the new campaign, whilst also being knocked out of the EFL Cup by League Two side Grimsby Town in what [...] The post Amorim’s Style Of Play Remains Man United Biggest Problem –Meulensteen appeared first on Complete Sports.

Holders Paris Saint-Germain started the defence of their UEFA Champions title with a 4-0 victory over Atalanta at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday night. The hosts took the lead after two minutes through Brazilian centre-back, Marquinhos. Fabian Ruiz beat the offside trap down the left, and rolled the ball across for Marquinhos to tap-in. [...] The post UCL: PSG Thrash Lookman’s Atalanta, Bayern Pip Chelsea appeared first on Complete Sports.

Legendary Arsenal striker Thierry Henry has advised the club not to hesitate to attack Manchester City from start to finish ahead of this weekend’s Premier League clash. After Arsenal’s 2-0 Champions League win over Athletic Club on Tuesday, Henry revealed his concern over Arsenal’s approach in games against fellow Premier League title contenders Manchester City. [...] The post EPL: Arsenal Must Attack Man City From Start To Finish –Henry appeared first on Complete Sports.

Zimbabwe will host South Africa next month for their penultimate Group C 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. This is according to South African newspaper City Press (via soccer24.co.zw) The Warriors, forced to play their “home” matches outside the country due to the lack of CAF-approved stadiums in Zimbabwe, have previously hosted most of their home [...] The post 2026 WCQ: Zimbabwe To Play Home Game Against South Africa In Botswana appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Super Falcons captain Onome Ebi has announced her retirement from professional football. Ebi made the announcement on her X handle on Wednesday. ““Today, I officially retire from professional football,” she wrote. The journey has been filled with challenges, victories, and lessons that shaped me into who I am today. Though I hang up my [...] The post Onome Ebi Announces Retirement From Professional Football appeared first on Complete Sports.

FormerNigeria international Victor Ikpeba has thrown his weight behind Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. Ikpeba insists the Franco-Malian tactician remains the right man to lead the team into the continental showpiece in Morocco despite Nigeria’s precarious World Cup qualifying campaign. Speaking on SuperSport’s Monday […]

Raphael Onyedika, who is wanted by West Ham United, have 17 competitive appearances for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, scoring just once… English Premier League outfit West Ham United are ready to revive their interest in Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika when the transfer window reopens in January, Soccernet.ng reports.  The 24-year-old defensive anchor has been […]

Frank Onyeka played his first full 90 minutes of the season as Brentford secured a dramatic EFL Cup victory over Aston Villa, progressing after a 4-2 win on penalties. The game ended 1-1 after normal time. Harvey Elliott had given Aston Villa the lead in first-half stoppage time, but Aaron Hickey responded 12 minutes after [...] The post Onyeka Powers Brentford On in EFL Cup appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Tottenham summer signing Xavi Simons has disclosed that Spurs manager Thomas Frank played a key role in convincing him to join the club. The Dutch forward moved from RB Leipzig to Spurs late in the transfer window for £52 million, snubbing transfer interest from Chelsea. Speaking with the club’s website, Simons stated that Frank was [...] The post Simons: Frank Convinced Me To Join Tottenham appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s U-17 MNT are in Ivory Coast for the 2025 WAFU B U-17 Tournament. This regional tournament features West African nations, and the top two teams will secure a place in the U17 AFCON. Nigeria will be aiming to improve on their performance from the last edition of the WAFU B tournament, where they were [...] The post Golden Eaglets Ready for WAFU B U-17 Tournament appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Chrisantus Uche and Crystal Palace survived a dramatic late scare in their EFL Cup encounter, as Millwall forced penalties with a last-gasp equaliser. Despite a goalless first half, the match came alive in the final 20 minutes before the Premier League side edged through in a tense shootout. In the first half, Millwall effectively keep [...] The post Chrisantus Uche Shines as Crystal Palace Survive Late Millwall Scare appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Barcelona’s glittering past is coming to Nigeria, with the club’s Legends side set to face a star-studded line-up of African greats at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Saturday, 25 October, Soccernet.ng reports. The Blaugrana contingent, managed by former defender Albert Ferrer, will be headlined by Brazilian icon Ronaldinho, who has confirmed his […]

Former Nigerian international Eric Ejiofor has disclosed that the Super Eagles players have not shown enough hunger and commitment in their quest to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup Hopes Hanging By A Thread Recall that the Super Eagles’ failure to secure maximum points away to South Africa in Bloemfontein leaves [...] The post Ejiofor: Super Eagles Players Not Showing Good Attitude To Qualify For 2026 World Cup appeared first on Complete Sports.

Spanish government officials have suggested they could withdraw their national team from the 2026 World Cup, despite Spain preparing to head to the USA, Mexico, and Canada next year as one of the favourites for glory, GIVEMESPORT reports. The European champions are already among the bookmakers’ frontrunners and look set to qualify comfortably, having won [...] The post Spain Threatens To Boycott 2026 FIFA World Cup If Israel Qualifies appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel has etched his name into the history books, storming into the men’s 400m hurdles final at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships. His blistering run of 47.47s in the semifinals makes him the first Nigerian man to reach the event’s final in 38 years, since Henry Amike in 1987. Ezekiel Nathaniel Delivers in [...] The post Ezekiel Nathaniel Becomes First Nigerian in 400m Hurdles World Finals Since 1987  appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Former Nigerian international Ahmed Garba has faulted Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo’s decision not to leave Southampton during the summer transfer window. Aribo, who made 32 appearances and scored three goals for Soton before the team was relegated from the Premier League last season, is yet to start for Southampton this season in the Championship. [...] The post Aribo Should Have Left Southampton This Summer –Garba appeared first on Complete Sports.

Victor Osimhen has been omitted from Galatasaray’s squad for Thursday night’s UEFA Champions League away clash against Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt, reports Completesports.com. The Turkish Super Lig champions listed 23 players for the encounter which hold at the Deutsche Bank Park. Osimhen picked up an injury in Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Amavubi [...] The post UCL: Osimhen Omitted From Galatasaray Squad For Eintracht Frankfurt Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has been entrusted with added responsibilities at Saudi Pro League side Al Kholood, following a landmark American acquisition that has reshaped the club’s future, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigeria defender joined Al Kholood in August 2024 after leaving Greek side PAOK.  Troost-Ekong played a pivotal role in helping the newly promoted […]

Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) board member and coach, Olalekan Soetan, has reacted to the ongoing kit scandal involving world record holder Tobi Amusan and Team Nigeria at the World Athletics Championships in Japan. Soetan admitted he was not pleased with the situation but explained that officials responsible for choosing the kits may have had [...] The post “I am not Happy” – AFN Member Soetan Breaks Silence on Kit Controversy appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has set his former club a target for the 2025/26 campaign and has revealed his verdict on head coach Mikel Arteta. Under Arteta, Arsenal have made immense progress over the past few seasons as they have cemented themselves as one of the best teams in Europe. However, the Gunners are without [...] The post It’s A Must For Arsenal To Win Something This Season –Henry appeared first on Complete Sports.

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Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel cruised into the final of men’s 400m hurdles at the 2025 World Athletics Championships on Wednesday, reports Completesports.com. Nathaniel stormed to victory in the second semi-final with a time of 47.47s. The 22-year-old is the first Nigerian to make it to the final of the event at the World Championships since Henry [...] The post 2025 World Championships: Nathaniel Zooms Into Men’s 400m Hurdles Final appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ex-Super Eagles and Maccabi Haifa defender Eric Ejiofor is certain Nigeria will not qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. Eric Chelle‘s side are currently six points behind South Africa on the qualification table with two games left to play. Barring any miracle, the Super Eagles are assured of missing another Mundial after […]

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Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo missed out on a move away from Southampton during the 2025 summer transfer window… Former Nigeria international Ahmed Garba has backed Joe Aribo to revive his Southampton career after returning to the squad, Soccernet.ng reports. The Enyimba International and Kano Pillars forward points to Paul Onuachu’s success—signing a permanent deal […]

When talking about talented footballers not just in Africa, but the world at large, the name Austin Okocha cannot be ignored. Fondly called “Jay Jay”, Okocha is a Nigerian-born uncommon talent who has made a name in the history of football. He is one who when not made mention of, the story of football will [...] The post Austin Okocha Speaks About His Playing Career Among Other Things appeared first on Complete Sports.

Heartland technical adviser Emmanuel Amuneke has declared his team’s readiness for the 2025/26 Nigeria National League, NNL, season. The Naze Millionaires are seeking an immediate return to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, following their relegation last season. The draw for the new NNL season took place in Abuja on Tuesday. Heartland are drawn in [...] The post Amuneke: Heartland Ready For Promotion Fight appeared first on Complete Sports.

Victor Osimhen suffered an ankle injury during the international break with Nigeria, prompting fears that he will be out for a while… Turkish Super Lig club Galatasaray have officially ruled out Victor Osimhen from their UEFA Champions League opener at Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday, Soccernet.ng reports.  Osimhen sustained an ankle injury in Nigeria's 2026 FIFA […]

Former Super Eagles and Stoke City forward Osaze Odemwingie has called out the Nigerian Football Federation for blaming individual players for the team's faults in their World Cup qualifying journey, Soccernet.ng reports. The three-time AFCON Champions have had an unconvincing World Cup qualifying campaign as they were without a win in their first four games, […]