South Africa defeated Nigeria’s Super Falcons 2-1 in the play-in on Thursday. The result means for the first time the Super Falcons will not be at the FIFA women’s World Cup since their debut in 1991. More to follow The post 2027 WWCQ: South Africa End Super Falcons World Cup Qualification Hopes After 2-1 Win appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Super Falcons got a sucker punch on Thursday, as they fell to a disappointing 2-1 defeat to South Africa in their 2027 FIFA World Cup playoffs fixture at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca, Soccernet.ng reports. More to follow…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a damaging 2-1 defeat by South Africa in Casablanca, ending their hopes of reaching the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, Soccernet.ng reports. The defeat came in a high-stakes CAF play-off between the two quarter-final losers at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria had already lost their automatic […]

The New England Revolution have confirmed the acquisition of Queens Park Rangers center back Tylon Smith on loan from the EFL Championship side. The 21-year-old South African defender joins the Revolution for the 2027 MLS Sprint Season, with the club holding a purchase option at the end of the loan. Revolution general manager and chief […] The post New England Revolution Sign Tylon Smith On Loan From Queens Park Rangers appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Arsenal have entered the race to sign Victor Osimhen, potentially complicating Tottenham’s long-standing pursuit of the Galatasaray striker. The Gunners have opened transfer discussions with Galatasaray, with negotiations covering several players across both clubs in wide-ranging talks. Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has been involved in the discussions, during which Osimhen’s name has reportedly entered […] The post Victor Osimhen Transfer Race Heats Up As Arsenal Emerge As Surprise Rivals To Tottenham appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Crystal Palace and Everton meet again in the Premier League on Saturday, August 22, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 3:00pm at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. The Crystal Palace vs Everton timeline shows a fixture that has increasingly tilted in Everton’s favour over the past decade. David Moyes’ side head into the meeting on the back […] The post Crystal Palace vs Everton F.C. Timeline, Stats and Historic H2H Record appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Ghana’s Black Queens came from behind to beat Côte d’Ivoire 2-1 in Casablanca, keeping their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA Women’s World Cup alive, Citi Sports reports. Côte d’Ivoire took an early lead through Inès Konan after being awarded a penalty following a VAR review in the third minute. Ghana struggled to find [...] The post 2027 WWCQ: Ghana Pick Intercontinental Playoff Ticket After 2-1 Win Against Côte d’Ivoire appeared first on Complete Sports.

Welcome to Soccernet's live coverage of Nigeria against South Africa, as the Super Falcons and Banyana Banyana meet in Casablanca with a place in the FIFA Women's World Cup inter-confederation play-offs at stake. Follow Nigeria vs South Africa live here: Kick-off at Stade Moulay Rachid is set for 9:00 PM Nigerian time, and we will […]

Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Play-offs at WAFCON 2026 between the Banyana Banyana of South Africa and the Super Falcons of Nigeria at the Moulay Rachid Stadium Casablanca. The post South Africa Vs Nigeria Live Blogging: WAFCON 2026 — 2027 Women’s World Cup Play-offs appeared first on Complete Sports.

Premier League champions Arsenal have reportedly held talks with Turkish giants Galatasaray over the possibility of signing Nigerian international Victor Osimhen, Mirror reports. Galatasaray initiated discussions over Arsenal duo Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri, but Osimhen has also been raised, with a stunning swap deal now a consideration. Arsenal have been on the lookout for [...] The post Arsenal Reportedly Hold Talks With Galatasaray Over Potential Swap Deal For Osimhen appeared first on Complete Sports.

Cole Palmer has been placed firmly in the spotlight once again as Chelsea Football Club released a new instalment of their popular CFC Unlocked series. The feature gives fans an intimate look at one of the Premier League’s most exciting and technically gifted attacking players of recent seasons. Palmer has been one of Chelsea’s standout […] The post Cole Palmer Unlocked: Chelsea Star Opens Up In Exclusive New Feature appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Manchester City and Crystal Palace have developed a lopsided rivalry on paper, though Palace have delivered some of the most memorable shocks of recent seasons. The Man City vs Crystal Palace timeline includes City’s overwhelming dominance in league fixtures alongside one of Palace’s greatest results in their history. Their most recent Premier League meeting came […] The post Man City vs Crystal Palace F.C. Timeline, Full H2H History and Stats appeared first on Gooner Daily.

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has officially withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election as FIFA president, rescinding an earlier letter of backing. The decision followed severe backlash over controversial plans to sell stakes in the World Cup and other major tournaments to private investors. Read Also:2027 Election: FIFA Members Should Decide Infantino’s Future [...] The post FAI Withdraws Support For Infantino’s Re-Election Bid appeared first on Complete Sports.

Premier League champions Arsenal have reignited their pursuit of Super Eagles superstar Victor Osimhen ahead of a possible move from Galatasaray this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen’s future has been one of the major talking points of the summer, with doubts remaining over whether the 27-year-old will stay at Galatasaray just a year after completing a Turkish record €75 […]

Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has expressed his desire to score goals and help new club Ajax win matches. Arokodare made an immediate impact in Ajax’s opening fixture of the season against ZEC Zwolle last weekend, registering an assist in the 2-0 victory. The Nigerian striker started the game on the bench before being introduced [...] The post Arokodare Outlines Ajax Ambition After Impressive Debut appeared first on Complete Sports.

Galatasaray have rejected a verbal offer of €130m from Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. According to German transfer journalist Florian Plettenberg, Galatasaray had received the offer on Wednesday through an intermediary acting for Al Hilal. The proposal was made verbally rather than as a formal written […]

Arsenal are in advanced stages of finalising a transfer move for 16-year-old striker Vincent Joseph, who is set to leave Liverpool. The highly-rated young forward decided against signing a new contract with the Reds, freeing him to move to the Emirates Stadium once compensation is settled. Joseph has already reached a personal agreement with Arsenal, […] The post Arsenal Close In On Liverpool Teenager Vincent Joseph As Transfer Fee Talks Continue appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed the club are actively searching for signings as the summer transfer window continues to shape up. The news comes following Bruno Guimaraes’ appearance in Arsenal’s pre-season friendly against Como, marking a significant moment for the club. Guimaraes, who has been heavily linked with Arsenal, made his bow in the […] The post Mikel Arteta Confirms Arsenal Are Actively Pursuing Transfer Market Signings After Bruno Guimaraes Features In Friendly Against Como appeared first on Gooner Daily.

The pressure is mounting, the questions are getting louder, and Nigerian football fans are divided. Should Justin Madugu remain in charge of the Super Falcons, or is it time for the NFF to make a bold change? Nigeria has dominated African women’s football for decades, and with that history comes huge expectations. But when it [...] The post Should Justin Madugu Continue As Super Falcons Head Coach? appeared first on Complete Sports.

Mikel Merino has said Arsenal currently boast the best midfield in world football following the acquisition of Bruno Guimaraes, The Sun reports. The Gunners’ new £75m box-to-box midfielder made his debut in Arsenal‘s 1-1 draw with Como on Wednesday night and had fans and team-mates alike singing his praises at full-time. Guimaraes, 28, will join [...] The post We Have The Best Midfield In Football —Merino Boast appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has reflected on his time at Spanish giants Atletico Madrid as they continue preparations for the 2026-27 season, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman completed a €35 million move to Los Rojiblancos during the winter transfer window after leaving Atalanta, where he had helped the Italian club win their first ever European trophy in 2024. The Nigerian […]

Director General of the National Sports Commission, NSC, Bukola Olopade has charged the Super Falcons to go for victory against Banyana Banyana of South Africa. The Super Falcons will take on Desire Ellis’ side in a highly anticipated 2027 FIFA Women’s World cup playoff match at the Moulay Rachid Stadium, Casablanca on Thursday (today). Nigeria [...] The post 2027 WWC Playoffs: Olopade Backs Super Falcons For Victory Over South Africa appeared first on Complete Sports.

Lionel Messi made a substitute appearance for Inter Miami on Wednesday, just days after the passing of his father Jorge at the age of 68. Jorge Messi passed away last week in his hometown of Rosario, Argentina, following a long illness that had been affecting his health for some time. The loss prompted an emotional […] The post Lionel Messi Returns To Inter Miami Pitch Days After Death Of Father Jorge appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Con el fin del Mundial de la FIFA 2026, podemos decir que quedará en la memoria de muchos no solo por su formato innovador de 48 selecciones y 104 partidos, sino que también redefinió por completo la industria global de iGaming y el entretenimiento digital. Pero, ¿por qué? En pocas palabras, esto se debe a [...] The post Las Predicciones Estuvieron Prendidas A Puro Fuego En El Mundial: ¿Será Así En La Edición Del 2030? appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali could be the first-choice option for the Super Eagles in the upcoming international break, but that may depend on the fitness of Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nwabali was Nigeria's undisputed first choice for two years until the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year. In February, the […]

The first computer projection for the 2026/27 Premier League season has placed Arsenal on top again. After 10,000 simulations, the model produced an eight-point lead over Manchester City, with Liverpool third. The table gives bettors a fresh reference when comparing outright prices on 1 x bet with its title forecast. Manchester United and Chelsea complete [...] The post Computer Forecast Backs Arsenal For Another Title appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal are pushing forward with ambitious transfer plans this summer as the club looks to strengthen the squad ahead of next season. The Gunners have been linked with a number of high-profile targets across multiple positions as Mikel Arteta’s side prepares for another title challenge. Jules Kounde has emerged as a key name in Arsenal’s […] The post Arsenal Eye Jules Kounde And Ezri Konsa As Summer Transfer Window Heats Up appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Tolu Arokodare says he is ready to put Ajax's needs ahead of his own desire to start after making an immediate impact in his first competitive appearance for the Dutch club, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles striker came off the bench in Ajax's 2-0 Eredivisie victory away to PEC Zwolle on Sunday. Arokodare provided the […]

Nigeria coach Justine Madugu says the Super Falcons must stop relying on their past success and improve quickly if they are to keep their 2027 Women's World Cup dream alive, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria play South Africa at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca at 17:00 GMT on Thursday, 13 August. The loser will be out […]

The start of the new football season is quickly approaching. Fans should therefore be prepared to place bets on both leaders and underdogs. Without a committed betting operator, it would not be feasible. It only takes a few investigations to select a trustworthy bookmaker in Canada. Based on the findings of the research, you ought [...] The post What To Look For In A Canadian Betting Operator Before The New Football Season appeared first on Complete Sports.

Wilfred Ndidi could be heading for the exit at Beşiktaş after only one season in Turkey, with Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad interested in signing the Nigeria midfielder, Soccernet.ng reports. Turkish newspaper Fotomaç claims that Ndidi is likely to leave Beşiktaş if the interest from Al-Ittihad becomes an official transfer. The report also says the […]

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has hinted at integrating Ethan Nwaneri into his first-team plans following an impressive pre-season. He praised the 19-year-old’s maturity after a tough loan spell at Olympique de Marseille, signaling a fresh start for the academy graduate in north London. Read Also:2027 WWC Playoff: 5 Key Tactical Switches Super Falcons Coach Madugu [...] The post I’m Happy With Nwaneri’s Impressive Form In Preseason For Arsenal –Arteta appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has urged her teammates to put the disappointing defeat against Cameroon behind them and focus on their next challenge. The 10-time African champions missed out on automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after losing to the Indomitable Lionesses in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup [...] The post 2027 WWC Playoffs: Ajibade Confident Super Falcons Will Deliver Against South Africa appeared first on Complete Sports.

NPFL club Shooting Stars are currently searching for a new head coach after parting ways with Nurudeen Aweroro earlier this week, and a former Super Eagles coach could be their man Soccernet.ng reports. ​Last season, the Oluyole Warriors appointed Aweroro to replace Gbenga Ogunbote, who had led the team for nearly three years. Aweroro enjoyed […]

The Championship remains one of the most fiercely competitive and unpredictable divisions in world football, with the 2026-27 campaign set to be no different. Every summer brings wholesale changes across the division, as clubs rebuild squads with promotion dreams firmly in mind and others scramble to adjust to life outside the Premier League. At the […] The post Championship 2026-27 Season Preview: The Contenders, Dark Horses, And Teams Battling To Survive appeared first on Gooner Daily.