Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy presented Arsenal and England forward Bukayo Saka with the 2026 Sócrates Award at the 70th annual Ballon d’Or ceremony in London on Monday, October 26, 2026. The Sócrates Award recognizes professional footballers for outstanding humanitarian work, social activism, and community impact. Read Also:Kane Wins 2026 Ballon d’Or Award Saka received [...] The post Burna Boy Hands Saka Prestigious Sócrates Award At 2026 Ballon d’Or appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former England international Kyle Walker has questioned whether Trent Alexander-Arnold could ever return to Liverpool, suggesting the 28-year-old would instead need to target a move to Manchester United or Manchester City if he returns to the Premier League in 2027. Alexander-Arnold completed a £10 million move from Liverpool to Real Madrid in 2025 ahead of [...] The post Walker Questions Alexander-Arnold’s Potential Liverpool Return Amid Premier League Transfer Rumours appeared first on Complete Sports.

Bursaspor head coach Mustafa Er has played down fears over Kelechi Iheanacho’s fitness after the Nigerian striker was forced off in Sunday’s 4-2 win over Keçiörengücü. Iheanacho, who had scored his team’s third goal in the 50th minute to extend his scoring run to 12 consecutive league games, received treatment from the medical team before [...] The post Bursaspor Coach Plays Down Iheanacho Injury Fears appeared first on Complete Sports.

Victor Osimhen has vowed to continue giving his best for Galatasaray after inspiring the Turkish champions to a 2-0 victory over Fenerbahçe in a highly anticipated derby. The Nigeria international scored twice to help Galatasaray secure all three points and reclaim top spot in the Turkish Super Lig table. Osimhen opened the scoring in the [...] The post Osimhen Pledges Unwavering Commitment To Galatasaray appeared first on Complete Sports.

Katsina United and Abia Warriors have been charged for misconduct by the organisers of the EUROMATCH Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) during week 10 fixtures against Plateau United and Niger Tornadoes respectively, completesports.com reports. The charges were announced on the X handle of the NPFL on Monday night. “Katsina United have been charged for breaching [...] The post EUROMATCH NPFL: Abia Warriors, Katsina United Face Charges For Misconduct appeared first on Complete Sports.

Harry Kane has become the first English player to win the Ballon d’Or since Michael Owen in 2001 after being crowned the world’s best player at a ceremony in London. The 33-year-old Bayern Munich striker is the fifth Englishman to win in total, with Stanley Matthews (1956), Bobby Charlton (1966) and Kevin Keegan (1978 and [...] The post Kane Wins 2026 Ballon d’Or Award appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has charged Warri Wolves for breaching its Framework & Rules in their matchday 10 fixture against Kano Pillars on Sunday at the Southern Delta University Stadium, Ozoro. According to the league’s official X handle, Warri Wolves failed to provide adequate security, thereby allowing unauthorized persons to gain access to [...] The post EUROMATCH NPFL: Warri Wolves Charged For Security Breach After Attack On Assistant Referee vs Kano Pillars appeared first on Complete Sports.

Tyson Fury has insisted he has no plans to retire following his highly anticipated showdown with Anthony Joshua, but believes his long-time rival will hang up his gloves after their blockbuster fight. The British heavyweights are scheduled to settle their decade-long rivalry on December 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, with a reported £150 [...] The post Joshua Will Retire From Boxing After £150m Cardiff Clash –Fury appeared first on Complete Sports.

Victor Osimhen scored twice to inspire Galatasaray to a thrilling 2-1 victory over bitter rivals Fenerbahçe in the Istanbul derby at RAMS Park on Monday night. The Nigerian striker opened the scoring for the hosts in the 29th minute with a superb finish from inside the box after being set up by Barış Alper Yılmaz. [...] The post Osimhen Brace Fires Galatasaray To Istanbul Derby Victory Over Fenerbahçe appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem has expressed his delight after scoring twice to lead Konyaspor to a 2-0 victory over Gençlerbirliği in the Turkish Süper Lig. The Nigerian international produced an outstanding performance at both ends of the pitch, scoring in both halves to secure all three points and a clean sheet for the home [...] The post Awaziem Expresses Pride After Scoring First Career Brace In Konyaspor Victory appeared first on Complete Sports.

World number one Jannik Sinner is set to make his competitive return at the Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia following the exhibition tournament’s postponement to December due to security concerns, organizers announced on Monday. The 25-year-old Italian, who won the previous two editions of the event, announced earlier this month that he would sit [...] The post Sinner Set For Return At Postponed Six Kings Slam In December appeared first on Complete Sports.

Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsí offered a candid response following his side’s 2-1 La Liga defeat to Real Madrid at the Estadio Camp Nou, insisting that fixture congestion cannot be used as an excuse for the loss. A brace from Kylian Mbappé sealed the victory for Los Blancos, ending Barcelona’s 100% start to their league title [...] The post Fixture Pile Up Not An Excuse For El Clasico Loss –Cubarsi appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation , NFF, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, has applauded the Flamingos for their impressive 3-1 victory over two-time champions Korea DPR, a result that secured Nigeria’s place in the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Speaking during a visit to the team’s [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: Ikpeme Fires Up Flamingos Ahead Of Mexico Showdown appeared first on Complete Sports.

Being hooked at the interval of your first start is a brutal statement, and for Yang Min-hyeok, it has been followed by something even more uncomfortable: a very public dressing-down from his manager. Westerlo head coach Issame Charaï has openly questioned the South Korean winger’s application, raising fresh doubts about whether the Tottenham Hotspur-owned player […] The post Yang Min-hyeok Hauled Off At Half-Time As Westerlo Boss Delivers Damning Verdict On Tottenham Loanee appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Barau FC General Manager Dominic Iorfa has dismissed speculation of a rift between him and the club’s technical adviser, Eugene Agagbe. Speculation about the relationship between the two officials intensified after Iorfa was spotted on the bench during the club’s recent matches. Iorfa Denies Rift With Agagbe However, the former Nigeria international insisted that there [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Iorfa Dismisses Crisis Claims At Barau FC, Promises Improved Performance appeared first on Complete Sports.

Doma United coach Deji Ayeni is refusing to panic despite a frustrating run of results, backing his side to quickly recover lost points in the NPFL. The Savanah Tigers currently occupy 10th spot on the log, but Ayeni believes their current standing does not reflect the team’s true potential. Read Also:Euromatch NPFL: Mangut Praises Nasarawa [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Ayeni Confident Doma United Will Recover Lost Points appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s Future Eagles ended the first stage of the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival with a 1-1 draw against Pakistan on Monday afternoon in Baku, Azerbaijan. Pakistan took the lead in the 21st minute through star forward Kaleemullah Ullah, who was fed right beside the penalty spot and converted clinically for his second [...] The post FIFA U-15 W/Cup & Festival: Future Eagles End Group Stage Campaign With 1-1 Draw Against Pakistan appeared first on Complete Sports.

Fulham host Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup fourth round on Wednesday, with Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey looking to avenge September's 3-2 league defeat.

El-Kanemi Warriors lost 2-0 at Raja Casablanca and went out 4-2 on aggregate, with both goals coming after the 86th minute.

Super Eagles midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi could be sold or loaned by Marseille in January, with squad status and club finances both cited.

Rivers United lost 2-1 at Bendel Insurance and now share 17 points with Rangers International, who have two games in hand, and Nasarawa United.

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has matched Mohamed Salah's 328 Premier League appearances, so how close is he to Kolo Touré's African mark?

Calvin Bassey played the full 90 minutes in Fulham's 1-0 win at Coventry while Gabriel Osho serves a three-match ban, so what does it mean for the Super Eagles back line?

Ademola Lookman was withdrawn at half-time for a third time in four games as Atlético beat Deportivo, so what does it mean for the Super Eagles?

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru scored a solo goal at Juventus for league leaders Lazio, so does Nigeria's must-win Tanzania double-header need him?

Sky Germany reports Victor Boniface wants to leave Leverkusen in January, while Simon Rolfes says he is not worried and the striker can still earn a way back.

Victor Osimhen is set to lead Galatasaray against Fenerbahçe on Monday after scoring against Lille, with the hosts unbeaten in 39 home league games.

Last summer brought several highlights for Johan Manzambi. After a strong season at SC Freiburg, the young Swiss player participated in the 2026 World Cup. The central midfielder emerged as one of the tournament’s breakout stars too. It came as no surprise, then, that two Premier League clubs vied intensely for his signature, making it […] The post Johan Manzambi – The Next Premier League Star from Switzerland appeared first on Gooner Daily.

CAF has ordered Edo Queens and Ampem Darkoa to play the outstanding 30 minutes of the WAFU B final in Cairo on 29 October, with a CAF Women's Champions League place on the line.

Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun has re-signed with Washington Spirit through 2028 while recovering from an injury, Complete Sports reports.

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has 14 goals and three assists in ten games for Bursaspor, and he is reported to be back in Eric Chelle's squad for the Tanzania qualifiers.

FIFA has approved a normalisation committee for the NFF until fresh Executive Committee elections, and the Super Eagles' November qualifiers sit inside that period.

Enugu Rangers lost 3-0 to MC Alger on Friday, a 3-2 aggregate exit that leaves Nigeria without a club in the CAF Champions League group stage.

Leeds forward Noah Okafor, who has Nigerian heritage, is a fitness doubt for Sunday's trip to Sunderland, where Leeds have not won a top-flight game since 2002.

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi scored his first European goal for Beşiktaş in a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace, and it comes before the Tanzania qualifiers.

Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha, who is eligible for Nigeria, is predicted to start against in-form Brighton at Anfield on Sunday.