Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has explained why goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is yet to join the team’s camp ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Madagascar. Okoye is the only player among the 24-man squad invited by Chelle for the matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau who is yet to report [...] The post AFCON 2027Q: Chelle Gives Reason For Okoye’s Super Eagles Absence appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy has expressed strong confidence in Bradley Barcola, predicting that the dynamic forward will seamlessly adapt to the Premier League and make an immediate impact for the Reds following the international break. As Liverpool look to fine-tune their squad for a demanding stretch of domestic and European fixtures, expectations surrounding Barcola’s [...] The post Murphy Backs Liverpool’s Barcola To Shine After International Break appeared first on Complete Sports.

Cyriel Dessers has made an unusual decision during the international break, personally contacting Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle to ask permission to stay in Athens rather than join the Super Eagles, Soccernet.ng reports. According to Greek outlet Sport24, Dessers wanted to continue his recovery and preparation with Panathinaikos after recently returning from injury. The 31-year-old […]

Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez has opened up about the pressure of playing for Rangers while revealing the three Nigerian football legends he admired growing up, Soccernet.ng reports. Fernandez has experienced contrasting fortunes since joining the Scottish giants from Peterborough United in 2025. The 25-year-old enjoyed an outstanding first season at Ibrox, earning Rangers’ Men’s […]

Kai Havertz will undergo an MRI scan on a hamstring injury sustained while playing for Germany. The Arsenal striker left the pitch just 30 minutes into his country’s 1-1 Nations League draw with the Netherlands in Amsterdam on Thursday night. Earlier in the first half, Havertz had been on the receiving end of a nasty-looking [...] The post Nations League: Injury Worry For Arsenal As Havertz Limps Off In Germany’s Clash With Netherlands appeared first on Complete Sports.

Tensions are reaching a boiling point in Aba as angry Enyimba supporters openly lash out at the club’s alarming run of form, just as the team prepares for a daunting Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) showdown against fierce rivals Kano Pillars on Sunday. The fierce backlash from the stands follows a troubling sequence of results, [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Fans Hit Out At Enyimba’s Poor Form Ahead Of High-Stakes Kano Pillars Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has urged his players to be aggressive and play with intensity against Madagascar. The Super Eagles will host Madagascar on matchday 1 of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in Uyo on Friday. This would be the fifth meeting between the Super Eagles and Madagascar in the AFCON [...] The post 2027 AFCONQ: I Want My Players To Be Aggressive, Play With Intensity Against Madagascar — Chelle appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign when they face Madagascar on Friday, September 25, Soccernet.ng reports. Eric Chelle's side will welcome the Barea to the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, with kick-off scheduled for 5:00pm Nigerian time. The Group L encounter represents Nigeria's first competitive […]

Gabriel Martinelli has been at the centre of significant transfer interest, with his agent confirming that multiple offers were rejected before Arsenal moved to secure the Brazilian winger’s future. The 24-year-old has established himself as one of the Premier League’s most dynamic attackers since arriving at the Emirates Stadium, making him a natural target for […] The post Gabriel Martinelli’s Agent Reveals Rejected Offers Before Arsenal Broke Their Transfer Record appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Côte d’Ivoire maintained its long dominance over Ghana in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with a 2-0 victory in the opening Group C game of the 2027 qualifiers at the Stade de la Paix de Bouaké on Thursday. It extends Ghana’s winless run in AFCON qualifiers against the Elephants to five (four defeats, one [...] The post 2027 AFCONQ: Côte d’Ivoire Maintains Dominance Over Ghana in AFCON Qualifiers After 2-0 Win in Bouaké appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria will welcome Madagascar to the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday in their opening game of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles are overwhelming favourites to pick up a win, but they must be wary of underestimating the Barea to avoid a shock result. Madagascar were […]

Nigeria will begin their campaign in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles have qualified for the last four editions of the AFCON, having last failed to reach the tournament in 2017. They will be hoping for a fast start this time around when they take […]

Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Yasin Ayari has shed light on the strong camaraderie within the Seagulls’ squad, revealing that he has taken an active role in helping new teammate Zadok Yohanna adjust to life on the south coast. Adapting to the fast pace, culture, and high intensity of the Premier League can be a [...] The post Ayari: I Am Helping Yohanna Settle Into Life At Brighton appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has warned Madagascar that Nigeria will be determined to make the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium an uncomfortable venue for the Barea when the two teams meet in Friday’s 2027 AFCON qualifier, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria will begin their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign against Madagascar in Uyo on Friday, with Éric Chelle’s […]

Former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich defender David Alaba has joined Serie A side Udinese as a free agent. Alaba is now teammate with Nigeria international and Udinese first choice Maduka Okoye. The club confirmed the signing on Thursday, September 24, after the 34-year-old Austrian defender signed a contract until the end of the 2026-27 [...] The post OFFICIAL: Alaba Joins Okoye At Udinese appeared first on Complete Sports.

Rivers United moved up to second place on the Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, table after recording a convincing 5-0 victory over Kun Khalifat FC. Salman Abubakar opened the scoring for the hosts in the 27th minute with a superb strike from outside the box. Rivers United created several opportunities to extend their lead before [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Rivers United Climb To Second After Big Win Over Kun Khalifat appeared first on Complete Sports.

Senegalese football icon Sadio Mané has broken ground on SM10 Agro, a self-funded $20.4 million (approx. 11.7 billion CFA francs) agro-industrial mango processing venture in his hometown of Bambali. Moving beyond his remarkable exploits on the football pitch, where the Al-Nassr forward has previously funded schools and hospitals in his community, Mané’s latest initiative is [...] The post Mané Launches Ambitious $20.4M Mango Processing Venture In Senegal appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle faces the media this evening ahead of Friday’s 2027 AFCON qualifier against Madagascar, alongside captain Wilfred Ndidi expected to address the team’s preparations, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria will host Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo tomorrow as they begin their campaign in Group L of the 2027 AFCON […]

The Super Eagles are in their final training session ahead of Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar on Thursday, with Éric Chelle putting finishing touches to his plans for the Group L opener, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria have spent the week preparing in Uyo after opening camp with players arriving from their respective […]

Kwara United technical adviser, Ashifat Suleiman, has attributed his side’s 2-1 victory over Nasarawa United to their defensive resilience and ability to capitalise on their chances. The Harmony Boys secured all three points in their Matchday Five encounter at the Rashidi Yekini Stadium, Ilorin, on Wednesday. Sanni Muhammad put Kwara United ahead early in the [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Kwara United Boss Reveals Secret Behind Win Over Nasarawa United appeared first on Complete Sports.

Tennis legend Andre Agassi has added his formidable voice to the growing chorus of concern regarding player welfare, fiercely demanding that tennis governing bodies implement proper, mandatory rest periods to combat the alarming rise of physical and mental exhaustion on tour. Speaking on the demands of the modern game, the eight-time Grand Slam champion in [...] The post Agassi Demands Meaningful Rest Periods For Overworked Tennis Stars appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Rangers star Ally McCoist has delivered a blunt assessment of Manchester United’s turbulent start to the season, warning that Michael Carrick’s side cannot use European football as an alibi for their domestic struggles. Speaking on their underwhelming form, which has yielded just five points from their opening five Premier League games and an abrupt [...] The post No Soft Excuses –McCoist Warns Man United Against Blaming European Commitments appeared first on Complete Sports.

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will contest their long-awaited all-British heavyweight fight at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on 11 December. The main event could take place in the early hours of Saturday morning in the UK, with organisers considering a late start to cater for audiences in the United States. According to BBC Sport, Joshua and [...] The post Joshua vs Fury Confirmed For December 11 In Cardiff appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former England and Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has shared a deeply traumatic experience in his new autobiography, Owning It, revealing that he was sexually assaulted in 2021 by a male celebrity. The 37-year-old forward, who currently plays in non-league football for Dagenham & Redbridge, admitted that he debated for months with his publisher and partner, [...] The post Carroll: How I Was Sexually Assaulted By Male Celebrity appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ghana will be chasing history today (Thursday) as they target their first ever victory over rivals Côte d’Ivoire in the AFCON qualifiers when both sides meet in the 2027 opener in Bouaké. Today’s Group C clash at the Stade de la Paix is actually the third time both nations have been drawn together in qualifiers [...] The post 2027 AFCONQ: Ghana Target First-Ever Win Over Côte d’Ivoire In AFCON Qualifiers appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Seattle Sounders ended a painful 13-game winless streak with a commanding 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake on Wednesday night at home. Danny Musovski broke the deadlock in the 48th minute, slotting home a composed finish from outside the 18-yard box shortly after the interval. Albert Rusnák then added a second goal against his […] The post Danny Musovski And Albert Rusnák Both Score Against Former Club As Seattle Sounders End Lengthy Winless Run appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Moses Simon is set to receive a special honour from the Nigeria Football Federation ,NFF, if he makes his 100th appearance for the Super Eagles against Madagascar in Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture. Simon, who made his international debut in March 2015 against Uganda in a friendly, has established himself as one [...] The post NFF To Celebrate Simon’s 100th Super Eagles Appearance appeared first on Complete Sports.

Germany will be looking to maintain their dominance over rivals Netherlands when both sides kick off their 2026/27 UEFA Nations League campaign tonight at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam. The clash, billed for 20:45 CET today, will mark a new era for both nations. Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp makes his debut as Germany [...] The post Nations League: Germany Look To Maintain Dominance Over Netherlands appeared first on Complete Sports.

Doma United technical adviser Ayodeji Ayeni has praised his players for their performance despite their 2-2 draw against Plateau United in a Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday 5 encounter. The Savannah Tigers raced into a two-goal lead at home, with Adegbite Michael scoring both goals. However, Plateau United fought back in the second half [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Ayeni Hails Doma United’s Display In Plateau United Draw appeared first on Complete Sports.

Eric Chelle could spring a tactical surprise when Nigeria's Super Eagles begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Madagascar in Uyo on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of the opening two qualifiers with a muscle injury suffered while playing for Galatasaray, forcing Chelle to rethink his attack. Taiwo […]

Sporting Lagos head coach Jeffery Buter has revealed that a crucial half-time tactical reset and psychological pep talk served as the catalyst for his side’s stunning 3-2 comeback victory over Enyimba in Wednesday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) fixture in Aba. Sporting Lagos pulled off one of the standout results of the season, handing the [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Sporting Lagos Coach Credits Half-Time Team Talk For Crucial Win Over Enyimba appeared first on Complete Sports.

Niger Tornadoes technical adviser Kabiru Dogo has promised to work on the team’s finishing after the Ikon Allah Boys were held to a goalless draw by Warri Wolves in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday five fixture at the Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna, on Wednesday. Tornadoes created several scoring opportunities during the keenly contested [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Dogo Promises to Resolve Tornadoes’ Scoring Problem, Seeks Patience appeared first on Complete Sports.

Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Yasin Ayari has shared his thoughts on the long-term future of Nigerian youngster Zadok Yohanna at the club, Soccernet.ng reports. The 18-year-old was one of the most sought-after youngsters in Europe earlier this summer after impressing at Swedish side AIK, before completing a move to Brighton in a deal worth […]

Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka says Nigeria must approach every game with the ambition of securing maximum points as they begin their quest for qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria will open their qualifying campaign against Madagascar’s Barea in a home fixture in Uyo on Friday. Onyeka Targets Positive Start Onyeka stressed [...] The post AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles Must Aim to Win Every Game — Onyeka appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Super Eagles captain and defensive stalwart William Troost-Ekong has taken a significant step in his personal life, converting to Islam in Doha, Qatar. News of the conversion broke after prominent Qatari media outlets SarkinFoto, reported that the 33-year-old Al-Ahli defender officially recited the Shahadah (the Islamic profession of faith). Read Also:AFCON 2027Q: Ilenikhena Eager [...] The post Ex-Super Eagles Captain Converts To Islam appeared first on Complete Sports.

Katsina United head coach Azeez Audu Mohammed has pointed to early defensive lapses and a costly red card as the primary catalysts behind his side’s 2-0 defeat to Shooting Stars in their Matchday Five fixture of the Nigeria Professional Football League. The match swung decisively on goals from Olanrewaju Ridwan in the 18th minute and [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Shooting Stars’ Early Goal Destabilize My Team –Katsina United Coach Audu appeared first on Complete Sports.