Levi Colwill has said he and his Chelsea teammates cannot always rely on their front three of Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro, stating that there must be an improvement defensively. Colwill made this known after Chelsea’s winless run in the Premier League extended to three matches following a 3-0 thrashing by Brentford at [...] The post We Can’t Always Rely On Our Front Three — Colwill Admits After Chelsea’s 3-0 Hammering By Brentford appeared first on Complete Sports.

Juventus legend Leonardo Bonucci has pulled back the curtain on one of the most talked-about transfer subplots of his career, revealing why he turned down the opportunity to join Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City at the height of his powers. During a period when the Spanish tactician was aggressively reshaping his squad and heavily pursuing Europe’s [...] The post Bonucci: My Love For Juventus Made Me To Reject Man City appeared first on Complete Sports.

Napoli Women have announced the signing of Super Falcons defender Chidinma Okeke, Completesports.com reports. The 26-year-old joins the Italian side from Mexican club América Femenil, and has signed a two-year contract with the Partenopei. Okeke Excited About Napoli Move Okeke expressed her delight after completing the transfer, revealing her eagerness to get started with her [...] The post Done Deal: Super Falcons Defender Joins Napoli On Two-Year Deal appeared first on Complete Sports.

At the end of the visit by a FIFA/CAF delegation on the recent challenges in Nigerian football, and the conversations that were held with various selected stakeholders, it appears to me as if there is a general convergence in thought and direction on the way forward. Nigerian Football Needs A Sweeping Reset To start with, [...] The post Nigerian Football: Many Problems, One Solution! — Odegbami appeared first on Complete Sports.

Brentford claimed an emphatic 3-0 victory against Chelsea in the west London derby in Friday night’s Premier League clash. The win temporarily took Brentford to third on nine points while Chelsea are in seventh spot on seven points in the league table. It was all too easy for Brentford to win it as first Mikkel [...] The post Brentford Condemn Chelsea To Another League Defeat After 3-0 Thumping appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s Flamingos secured a 4-2 victory over Ghana’s Black Maidens in their second match at the WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup on Friday night. Akeem Busari’s side took control early, scoring twice in the first half through Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and captain Chidi Harmony. Nigeria were reduced to 10 players shortly before the hour mark when [...] The post Flamingos Down Ghana For Second Win At WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup appeared first on Complete Sports.

Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola has stepped up to shield Florian Wirtz from a wave of recent criticism, hitting back at pundits and commentators who have questioned the playmaker’s immediate impact in the Premier League. Wirtz, a high-profile addition to English football, has faced intense scrutiny from critics expecting instantaneous dominance. Read Also:‘I’m Convinced’ — Durosinmi [...] The post Iraola Defends Wirtz Amid Recent Criticism appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria's Flamingos made light work of their Ghanaian counterparts to secure a 4-2 win in their second match at the WAFU B U17 Girls Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. Despite playing much of the second half with ten girls, Nigeria showed their supremacy thanks to goals from Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, Harmony Chidi, Mary Dunstan and Kaosarat Akanji. More […]

Enyimba goalkeeper Godswill Etum has been ruled out for two weeks after sustaining an injury in training, Completesports.com reports. Etum, who joined the nine-time NPFL champions from Wikki Tourists at the start of the season, picked up the injury during Friday morning’s training session. Deutsch Confirms Etum’s Injury Technical adviser Emmanuel Deutsch confirmed the goalkeeper’s [...] The post Enyimba Goalkeeper Etum Ruled Out for Two Weeks With Injury appeared first on Complete Sports.

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has delivered a sobering reality check about the state of modern football, revealing that he has faced racial discrimination countless times throughout his life and career. In a candid and powerful statement that has sent shockwaves through the sports world, the teenage phenomenon shed light on the dark underbelly of abuse [...] The post Yamal Speaks Out On Facing Relentless Racial Discrimination appeared first on Complete Sports.

Lionel Messi deserves to win this year’s Ballon d’Or, according to Inter Miami co-owner and former England captain David Beckham. The 39-year-old Argentina great, who has won the global player of the year award eight times and has been nominated on the 30-player shortlist for 2026, scored his 100th goal for Miami on Wednesday. He [...] The post Why Messi Deserves To Win Ballon d’Or —Beckham appeared first on Complete Sports.

Both Arsenal and Manchester United are keeping close tabs on Bayer Leverkusen’s Ibrahim Maza, with scouts from both clubs monitoring the 20-year-old extensively. The attacking midfielder joined Leverkusen in the summer of 2025 and has quickly attracted significant attention from some of Europe’s biggest clubs since his arrival. According to a report from Fussball News, […] The post Arsenal And Manchester United Scout €70m-Rated Bayer Leverkusen Star Ibrahim Maza appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Arsenal scored more goals from set-pieces than any other Premier League team last season, and somehow that became a criticism. Apparently, scoring from a corner does not count in quite the same way as finishing a 20-pass move. Nobody has explained why. The goal still goes on the scoreboard, and the points remain exactly the […] The post Arsenal’s Set-Piece Critics Are Missing The Point appeared first on Gooner Daily.

The German Football Association (DFB) has taken a defiant stand against FIFA leadership, bluntly declaring that Gianni Infantino “has to go.” The high-stakes intervention lays bare a widening chasm between European football heavyweights and the global governing body, setting the stage for a bitter institutional power struggle. Read Also:AFCON Qualifiers 2027: Alverca Hail James’ Invitation [...] The post ‘He Has To Go’ –Germany FA Tells Infantino appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles hopeful Bamidele Yusuf delivered a one-goal, two-assist Celtic Park masterclass to inspire Ferencvaros' 3-1 UEFA Europa League league-phase opening victory over Celtic in Glasgow on Thursday night, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old Nigerian forward opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a deflected drive off Celtic defender Liam Scales, before setting up Kristoffer […]

Nigerian youngster Olasunkanmi Abass Ayomide has followed in the footsteps of compatriot Taiwo Alao by completing a move to Brazilian giants Atlético Mineiro, Soccernet.ng reports. The South American heavyweights had earlier reached an agreement to sign Alao on a two-year deal with their youth setup and have now added Abass as their second Nigerian signing […]

Super Falcons and Washington Spirit midfielder Deborah Abiodun has successfully undergone surgery for a hip injury. The successful surgery was confirmed in a post on the X handle of Super Falcons Show on Friday. “Deborah Abiodun has successfully undergone surgery! ❤️‍🩹🙏🏽 “Get well soon, Deborah! 🫶🏽❤️” Abiodun was placed on the NWSL’s 45-day injury list [...] The post Super Falcons Midfielder Abiodun Undergoes Successful Surgery appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been publicly ranked among the best forwards in world football by legendary former Galatasaray head coach Fatih Terim, Soccernet.ng reports. Terim, who guided Galatasaray to their historic 2000 UEFA Cup triumph and remains arguably the most decorated Turkish head coach in the club's history, dedicated his most recent analysis […]

Falconets head coach Moses Aduku believes several of his players have what it takes to progress to the senior national team, the Super Falcons, following their impressive campaign at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Aduku’s side made a strong statement at the tournament after recovering from a slow start to secure a place [...] The post 2026 U-20 WWC: Aduku Tips Falconets Stars For Super Falcons Call-Up appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has moved to ease any concerns surrounding his future at the club, insisting there is nothing to worry about regarding his contract situation. Arteta’s current deal with the Gunners runs until 2027, but reports have been circulating for some time suggesting he is keen to extend his time in north London […] The post Mikel Arteta Confident New Arsenal Contract Will “Get Done” At The Right Time appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Arsenal are preparing to reignite their chase for a new forward in the January transfer window, with manager Mikel Arteta keen to strengthen his attacking options. The Gunners have been monitoring their top striking targets for some time, and the upcoming window is expected to provide a fresh opportunity to act. Arteta has made no […] The post Arsenal And Mikel Arteta Set To Revive Forward Pursuit In January Transfer Window appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Rafiu Durosinmi believes Genk have what it takes to challenge for the Belgian Pro League title this season, Completesports.com reports. The Smurfs currently sit ninth in the league standings with nine points from six matches, having recorded two wins, three draws and one defeat. Despite their slow start to the campaign, Durosinmi remains confident that [...] The post ‘I’m Convinced’ — Durosinmi Confident Genk Can Challenge For Belgian Title appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles midfielder Alhassan Yusuf will miss Nigeria’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau later this month after he was left out of head coach Eric Chelle’s squad, Soccernet.ng reports. The Franco-Malian coach released two separate squad lists for Nigeria’s upcoming fixtures, with one covering the AFCON qualifiers and another for the […]

Lionel Messi was caught on video in an intense exchange with MLS commissioner Don Garber following Inter Miami’s Campeones Cup final win over Cruz Azul. The incident took place on the field in Miami during postgame celebrations on Wednesday, with the 39-year-old wagging his finger directly in Garber’s face. After the initial confrontation, Messi briefly […] The post Lionel Messi Caught In Heated Confrontation With MLS Commissioner Don Garber After Campeones Cup Victory appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Nigeria’s Falconets have learned their quarter-final opponents at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, with Colombia standing between them and a place in the last four, Soccernet.ng reports. The match is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, at 6:30pm Nigerian time (18:30 WAT) at the Stadion Miejski ŁKS in Łódź, Poland. The Falconets booked their […]

Mikel Arteta has provided an update on the fitness of defensive trio Jurrien Timber, Ben White and Cristhian Mosquera. Speaking during Friday’s presser, Arteta was first asked about the likelihood of White being involved in Arsenal’s trip to his former club Brighton on Saturday, and he feels the England defender should be ready to go. [...] The post Arteta Provides Fitness Update On White, Timber, Mosquera Ahead Brighton vs Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports.

England striker Princess Ademiluyi has expressed her disappointment over her side’s 3–0 loss to Nigeria's Falconets in the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. Ademiluyi played the full 90 minutes for England, but she failed to deliver the goods. Despite registering five shots — three of which were […]

Enyimba technical coach Emmanuel Deutsch has moved to calm nerves, declaring that his players are in high spirits and fully confident of securing maximum points against Inter Lagos in Sunday’s crucial Nigeria Professional Football League encounter. The Peoples Elephant head into the fixture eager to return to winning ways following back-to-back away setbacks against Niger [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Enyimba Ready To Pick Maximum Three Points Against Inter Lagos — Deutsch appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nicolas Fernandez Mercau has put an end to transfer speculation by confirming he turned down a reported $25 million offer from Sporting Kansas City. The 26-year-old Argentine made clear his intention to remain with New York City FC, shutting down what had been a summer of growing rumour and uncertainty. Fernandez Mercau has established himself […] The post Nicolas Fernandez Mercau Confirms He Rejected $25 Million Move To Stay With New York City FC appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler has explained what Super Eagles forward Femi Azeez must do to be in contention for his debut, Soccernet.ng reports. Azeez completed a move worth just over £15 million to the Seagulls on summer transfer deadline day but is yet to make an appearance as he continues his recovery from injury. The 25-year-old picked […]

England’s squad selection continues to be one of the most debated topics in football, with several high-profile players facing uncertain international futures. Cole Palmer has been among the most consistently discussed names, with his club form making him difficult to ignore for any England manager. Phil Foden’s international standing has similarly been a topic of […] The post Will Cole Palmer, Phil Foden And Trent Alexander-Arnold Face Another England Snub Ahead Of World Cup appeared first on Gooner Daily.

The September international window has left plenty to pick over, but the weekend’s real appeal is the return of club football. League tables are still taking shape, squads are managing fresh travel miles, and a couple of early results can alter the mood around a side rather quickly. For Nigerian supporters, it’s a familiar split-screen [...] The post Weekend Sports Planner: Big Fixtures, Form Stories and Race-Day Basics appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Rivers United have disclosed that head coach Finidi George is undergoing the CAF A-License Coaching Course in Abuja. The Port-Harcourt-based club made this known following Finidi’s absence in Wednesday’s league clash with Warri Wolves. The club took to its X handle to clarify that the former Super Eagles star [...] The post EUROMATCH-NPFL: Finidi Currently In Abuja For CAF A-License Coaching Course —Rivers United appeared first on Complete Sports.

Portuguese club Alverca has expressed immense pride following the maiden international call-up of their standout player, Isaac James, to the Super Eagles ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The three-time African champions are gearing up for crucial fixtures, scheduled to host Madagascar on September 25 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in [...] The post AFCON Qualifiers 2027: Alverca Hail James’ Invitation To Super Eagles appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria champions, Rangers International, have confirmed they will play their home matches in the 2026/2027 EuroMatch–NPFL at the Awka City Stadium, Completesports.com reports. It will be the second time the Coal City Flying Antelopes will host their league home games in Awka, with the first coming during the 2022/23 abridged season. Rangers CEO Ezeaku Confirms [...] The post EUROMATCH–NPFL: Rangers Confirm Awka Stadium As Home Ground For 2026/27 Season appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho has found himself at the centre of fresh transfer speculation following activity on social media that has caught the attention of fans. The Argentine forward has been one of United’s standout performers in recent seasons, making him the subject of intense interest from clubs across Europe. Garnacho’s social media interactions […] The post Alejandro Garnacho’s Social Media Activity Sparks Fresh Transfer Debate At Manchester United appeared first on Gooner Daily.