Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his administration’s support for the 2026 Ikogosi Marathon, as organisers announced that the 17.5-kilometre road race will hold on October 31 with an expected 8,000 participants. The race, organised by the Ikogosi Marathon Initiative in collaboration with the Ekiti State Government, is expected to attract runners from across [...] The post Oyebanji Reaffirms Support As 17.5km Ikogosi Marathon Returns Oct. 31 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Femi Azeez has emerged as a transfer target for Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion, Completesports.com reports. According to the BBC, Brighton are considering a move for the Millwall star as they assess their options ahead of the close of the summer transfer window. Brighton’s interest in Azeez is understood to be connected to [...] The post Premier League Club Weigh Up Move For Azeez appeared first on Complete Sports.

Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler has signalled that his side are prepared for the new campaign following their final pre-season friendly win. The German coach has been working to build momentum through the summer, using the preparatory fixtures to test his squad’s fitness and shape ahead of competitive action. Pre-season is always a critical period […] The post Fabian Hurzeler Declares Brighton Ready For Season After Final Pre-Season Victory appeared first on Gooner Daily.

In years gone by, the Nigerian Football Federation board led by Ibrahim Gusau would have been sacked by now. Their continued stay in office after a woeful first tenure makes past military regimes look messianic because during General Babangida or General Abacha’s regimes, the monumental failures of the current board would not have lasted this [...] The post Time For Gusau NFF Board To Quit — Danladi Bako appeared first on Complete Sports.

Bayer Leverkusen have changed their position on Victor Boniface and are now considering keeping the Nigeria striker at the club, just days after a summer exit looked likely, Soccernet.ng reports. Boniface joined Leverkusen from Belgian club Union Saint-Gilloise in 2023 and powered the Germans to a first-ever Bundesliga title in his first season. Named the […]

Scotland’s top flight continues to generate significant transfer and contract speculation, with several clubs involved in notable player movements and negotiations this week. Celtic remain at the centre of much of the discussion, with midfielder Reo Hatate continuing to attract attention from clubs both domestically and across Europe. Hatate has been a key performer for […] The post Scottish Football Gossip: Latest On Reo Hatate, Toth, Nedeljkovic, Kelsy, Ferguson, Swan And Schmidt appeared first on Gooner Daily.

West Ham are in a four-club race for Nigerian winger Daniel Job, with Lecce, Anderlecht and German side Cologne also interested in the 20-year-old, Soccernet.ng reports. The Hammers have made a formal €4m offer for Job, according to reports published this week. Kongsvinger are asking for about €4m plus possible add-ons for the player, who […]

Chelsea have set a new asking price for Pedro Neto after Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham expressed interest in the winger, Metro reports. The Blues are willing to sell Neto for the right price before the summer transfer window closes. Neto, 26, has made over 100 appearances for Chelsea since his £54m move from Wolves [...] The post Chelsea Set New Asking Price For Neto After Three EPL Heavyweights Express Interest appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea captain Reece James has disclosed that he is still shaking off rust and lacks full match fitness after returning from an extended break following England’s World Cup run. He played an hour in a 3-1 preseason friendly win over Real Sociedad ahead of the Chelsea opener against Fulham. Read Also:I Can’t Believe Arsenal Considered [...] The post James: I’m Not Fully Match Fit appeared first on Complete Sports.

Spain midfielder Rodri said it is his “dream” to play for Barcelona after he arrived in the city to complete his move from Manchester City, BBC Sport reports. Barcelona have agreed to pay City about £65m, with the 30-year-old to sign a four-year contract with the La Liga champions. “I’m very happy to have arrived. [...] The post Rodri Lands In Barcelona To Complete Move From Man City appeared first on Complete Sports.

Several Bundesliga clubs have reportedly joined the growing race to sign one-time Super Eagles invitee Anthony Dennis. According to transfer expert Ekrem Konur, Hoffenheim, Mainz, Augsburg and Stuttgart have all shown strong interest in the Nigerian defensive midfielder. Dennis has attracted considerable attention in recent months, with clubs in England, Spain and Turkey also linked [...] The post Dennis Attracts Interest From Bundesliga Clubs appeared first on Complete Sports.

Liverpool are preparing for two major departures before the transfer window closes, with both Curtis Jones and Cody Gakpo attracting significant interest from top European clubs. Inter Milan have identified Jones as a priority target and believe a deal can be reached for around €35 million this summer. Liverpool had previously been holding out for […] The post Curtis Jones And Cody Gakpo Edge Closer To Liverpool Exits As Iraola’s Rebuild Takes Shape appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have held talks about selling their shares in Chelsea to Clearlake Capital, Sky Sports reports. Clearlake currently owns 61.5 per cent of the club, while Boehly, Walter and Hansjorg Wyss each own a 12.8 per cent stake. Clearlake, under the leadership of Behdad Eghbali and Jose Feliciano, effectively run the [...] The post Boehly Holds Talks Over Selling Shares To Majority Owners At Chelseam appeared first on Complete Sports.

FIFA has confirmed that Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour left the organization, following his public criticism of President Gianni Infantino’s controversial plan to sell private stakes in the World Cup. Lamour publicly stated that FIFA staff had been “deceived” by Infantino regarding a $20 billion commercial restructuring project. Read Also:Scottish FA Drops Support For Infantino’s [...] The post Lemour Sacked After Criticising Infantino’s World Cup Sell-Off Plan appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigerian defender Chukwuma Eze has completed a season-long loan move to Spanish club Villarreal from Real Oviedo, Completesports.com reports. Eze will spend the 2026/27 campaign with Villarreal B as he continues his development in Spanish football. The Yellow Submarine confirmed the arrival of the 22-year-old centre-back in a statement on their official website. Eze joined [...] The post Done Deal: Nigerian Defender Completes Loan Move To Villarreal appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has sounded the alarm over his squad’s depth, issuing an urgent call for reinforcements despite a strong Community Shield performance against Manchester City. The Spaniard’s side produced an impressive showing to claim the Community Shield, demonstrating the quality that has made Arsenal one of England’s most compelling sides in recent seasons. […] The post Mikel Arteta Warns Arsenal Are Weaker Despite Commanding Community Shield Victory Against Manchester City appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has addressed the club’s transfer activity as the January window approaches its final hours, with expectation building around potential incomings. The Gunners have been heavily linked with several targets throughout the window, and supporters are eager to see whether the club will strengthen before the deadline passes. Arteta has remained measured […] The post Mikel Arteta Provides Arsenal Transfer Update As Deadline Day Approaches appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Toronto FC claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution on Saturday night, ending a winless streak that had stretched since April 4. The win was a significant moment of relief for Toronto, who had gone months without tasting victory in Major League Soccer this season. Midfielder Niklas Dorsch wrote his name into […] The post Niklas Dorsch Nets First MLS Goal As Toronto FC End Long Winless Run Against New England Revolution appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has outlined his vision for fitting both Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers into the same starting lineup this season. The two attacking talents have been a subject of debate among supporters, with many questioning whether they can coexist effectively in the same system. Alonso, who took charge at Stamford Bridge […] The post Xabi Alonso Explains How Cole Palmer And Morgan Rogers Can Play Together At Chelsea appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Liverpool are closing in on a move for PSG winger Bradley Barcola, with a new offer set to be submitted to the French club imminently. Reports from RMC Sport indicate that Barcola will not return to the PSG squad until his future has been fully resolved, signalling the seriousness of the situation. The 23-year-old French […] The post Agreement Closing In As Liverpool Prepare Fresh Offer For Bradley Barcola appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Former Super Eagles winger, Baldwin Bazuaye (MON), has outlined what he believes Nigeria must do to revive its national football teams, the Super Eagles and others, insisting that better planning, early preparation and greater involvement of former internationals are crucial to restoring the country’s lost glory, Completesports.com reports. Bazuaye also called for members of Nigeria’s [...] The post Super Eagles, Super Falcons, Others’ Revival: Bazuaye Offers Blueprint, Demands Roles for 1985 Eaglets appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal are being linked with a surprise move for Julian Alvarez as the summer transfer window continues to produce dramatic twists and storylines across the Premier League. The Gunners have long been searching for a forward capable of adding a new dimension to their attack, and Alvarez fits the profile they are believed to be […] The post Julian Alvarez To Arsenal Emerges As Transfer Saga Takes Unexpected Turn appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Former British number one Andrew Castle has disclosed that he wouldn’t be surprised if Tennis star Emma Raducanu eventually walks away due to her ongoing injury struggles. Recall that Raducanu faced a continuous cycle of physical setbacks, including wrist and ankle surgeries in past seasons, alongside viral illnesses and back issues. Read Also:I’ve Been Struggling [...] The post Why Raducanu May Quit Tennis –Castle appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Houston Dynamo defeated the Los Angeles Galaxy 1-0 on Saturday night, with Guilherme Santos scoring from the penalty spot in the first half. Jonathan Bond kept another clean sheet, extending his personal scoreless streak to an impressive 372 minutes without conceding a goal. The English goalkeeper did not need to make a single save […] The post Jonathan Bond Extends Scoreless Streak As Houston Dynamo Blank Los Angeles Galaxy 1-0 appeared first on Gooner Daily.

English Premier League champions Arsenal have stepped up their interest in Super Eagles and Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. The Gunners have sent a formal letter of interest to Galatasaray over a possible deal for Victor Osimhen, according to a report by Dean James AFC on X. The move is an early step rather […]

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has paid a glowing tribute to Taiwo Awoniyi following the striker’s move to Coventry City. Awoniyi brought his four-year association with Forest to an end on Monday after completing a move to Frank Lampard’s side. The Nigeria international joined the Premier League outfit from Bundesliga club Union Berlin in 2022 [...] The post ‘He Has A Special Place’ — Nottingham Forest Owner Sends Heartfelt Message To Awoniyi After Coventry Move appeared first on Complete Sports.

North Carolina Courage midfielder Ashley Sanchez delivered a match-winning double as her side overcame the Seattle Reign 3-1 on Saturday night. The result moved the Courage to a record of six wins, three losses, and three draws on the season, solidifying their place among the NWSL’s top sides. Seattle’s Sally Menti gave the Reign an […] The post Ashley Sanchez Scores Twice As North Carolina Courage Defeat Seattle Reign 3-1 appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Eagles legend Austin Okocha has revealed the real story behind the iconic ‘Jay Jay’ name that became synonymous with him during his playing career, Soccernet.ng reports. The 1996 Olympic gold medal winner with the Dream Team enjoyed a remarkable career and became famous around the world for his tricks, flair and entertaining style of play. Although his original […]

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has disclosed that Manchester United can’t win the Premier League and Champions League under Red Devils manager Michael Carrick. He claimed that rivals do not fear Man United with Carrick in charge and that winning the league demands a truly special manager. Read Also:Fulham Coach Hails Bassey’s Attitude, Work Ethic ‘I’m [...] The post Carrick Can’t Win Premier League, Champions League With Man United –Carragher appeared first on Complete Sports.

Birmingham City defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has made a strong case to be the Super Eagles' first-choice right-back for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers following a standout performance in his club's season opener against Sheffield United, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Over the past year, Osayi-Samuel has frequently manned the right-back position for the Super Eagles, […]

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has instructed Justin Madugu and all members of the Super Falcons' technical crew to step down with immediate effect, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nigeria's Super Falcons are fresh off their worst outing at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, having been knocked out of the competition in the quarterfinals for the first […]

The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has asked the Super Falcons coaching crew led by Justine Madugu to step down. The NFF made this known in a statement on their official X handle today (Monday). “The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has asked members of the technical crew of the [...] The post NFF Asks Super Falcons Coach Madugu To Step Down With Immediate Effect appeared first on Complete Sports.

Multiple sources claim that Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile will undergo medical tests with Napoli on Tuesday. Chelsea defender Badiashile is on the verge of joining Napoli on loan and will undergo medical examinations with the Partenopei tomorrow, Tuesday, August 18. According to Football Italia, Corriere dello Sport and Corriere della Sera confirm the date for [...] The post Chelsea Star Set For Medical At Former Serie A Title Winners appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Todd Boehly-led consortium that purchased Chelsea Football Club in 2022 is reportedly considering a sale of the club just four years after completing their takeover. The ownership group, which includes Boehly, Clearlake Capital, Mark Walter, and Hansjörg Wyss, paid £4.25 billion to acquire Chelsea following the sanctioning of former owner Roman Abramovich. The British […] The post Chelsea Ownership Group Weighs Bombshell Sale Decision Just Four Years After Todd Boehly-Led Consortium Completed Takeover appeared first on Gooner Daily.

The Scottish Football Association (SFA) has officially confirmed it has lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino and will not vote for his re-election in early 2027. SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell stated that Scotland stands fully behind UEFA’s position regarding the FIFA leadership. Read Also:Nigerian-Born Defender Completes Move To Belgian Club Cercle Brugge The [...] The post Scottish FA Drops Support For Infantino’s FIFA Re-Election Bid appeared first on Complete Sports.

Coventry City have announced the signing of Nigeria international Taiwo Awoniyi on a permanent transfer from Nottingham Forest, Completesports.com reports. Awoniyi brings an end to his four-year association with Nottingham Forest following his move to the Premier League newcomers. The striker joined Forest from Bundesliga side Union Berlin in 2022 and played a key role [...] The post Done Deal: Awoniyi Joins Coventry City On Permanent Transfer appeared first on Complete Sports.