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.

Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has praised his players for showing courage and determination in their impressive 3-1 victory over defending champions North Korea at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Flamingos secured their place in the Round of 16 with Friday night’s victory, delivering a remarkable response after suffering a 2-1 defeat [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos Show Courage To Overcome North Korea – Busari appeared first on Complete Sports.

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.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will continue their quest to secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with a double-header against Tanzania’s Taifa Stars next month. Head coach , Eric Chelle, handed maiden call-ups to Isaac James, George Ilenikhena, and Moses Usor for Nigeria’s opening two qualifying matches against Madagascar’s Barea and Guinea-Bissau’s Djurtus. Meanwhile, [...] The post 2027 AFCONQ: 5 Players Chelle Should Consider For Super Eagles’ Clashes With Tanzania appeared first on Complete Sports.

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.

Barcelona legend Jordi Alba believes Real Madrid will feel the absence of Vinicius Junior in Sunday’s El Clasico, insisting the Brazilian winger remains one of the most dangerous players in the world despite his recent struggles. Madrid will be without Vinicius for the blockbuster clash at the Spotify Camp Nou after the 25-year-old was handed [...] The post El Clasico: Vinicius’ Absence A Major Loss For Madrid — Barcelona Legend Alba appeared first on Complete Sports.

Both Chelsea and Tottenham are in Premier League action this weekend with 11 players set to Miss the encounter due to injuries. Both teams go into the game having had positive results in their last outings. Chelsea came out as 2-0 winners against Everton, while Spurs picked up their first Premier League win of the [...] The post Eleven Players Set To Miss Chelsea vs Tottenham appeared first on Complete Sports.

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

Enyimba Head Coach Lawrence Ukaegbu has declared that “the storm is over” as the struggling giants prepare to recover lost ground in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). According to the former junior international, Enyimba’s recent struggles are part of the challenges faced by big teams, but collective resolve has put the club back on [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: We’re Back On Track –Enyimba Assistant Coach Confident Of Recovery After Early Crisis appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s Flamingos will discover their Round of 16 opponents at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup tonight. Akeem Busari’s side finished second in Group B after recording a stunning 3-1 victory over defending champions North Korea in Rabat on Friday. The West Africans accumulated six points from three group matches to secure their [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos Await Mexico, Chile Or Australia In Round Of 16 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare says he is open to a permanent Ajax move after scoring against Atalanta, and he wants a pay rise to go with it.

Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner expressed frustration over a controversial refereeing decision after his side was held to a 1-1 draw by Ipswich in Friday’s Premier League clash. The entertaining encounter saw Neco Williams open the scoring for Forest before Julio Enciso leveled the score for the visitors during a frantic first half. Read Also:2026 [...] The post Glasner Fumes After Diop Escapes Red Card In Nottingham Forest’s Draw With Ipswich appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos, following their qualification to the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA women’s U-17 World Cup. The Flamingos secured qualification to the knockout stage thanks to a 3-1 win over defending champions North Korea in their final Group B game on Friday. Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, Oluebube [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: CAF Celebrates Flamingos’ Qualification To Round Of 16 After 3-1 Win Over North Korea appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has suspended Kun Khalifat FC media officer, Saviola Godwin Otu, for five matches, and fined him ₦200 million over an unprofessional social media publication, and his failure to honour an invitation from the league’s investigation panel. The sanction relates to a video posted on X, formerly Twitter, depicting a [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Kun Khalifat Media Officer Gets Five-Match Suspension, ₦200m Fine appeared first on Complete Sports.

With the Super Eagles preparing for their crucial 2027 AFCON qualifying double-header against Tanzania, attention turns to the players who could strengthen Eric Chelle’s squad. Who deserves a fresh call-up, and which familiar faces could make a difference? We also examine the continued struggles of Nigeria’s male age-grade national teams despite changes in coaching personnel. [...] The post Super Eagles: Players Eric Chelle Must Consider Ahead Of Tanzania Double-Header appeared first on Complete Sports.

Born on November 22, 1982, in Benin City, Edo State, Yakubu’s early life was marked by modest circumstances. His early football life was characterized by playing in the streets without any football shoes or boots, a necessity that defined his skill. When he was finally given shoes at his academy, he quickly took them off, [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 153: Yakubu Aiyegbeni Football Career appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigerian champions Rangers have been eliminated from the CAF Champions League following a 3-0 defeat to MC Alger in the second leg of their second preliminary round tie on Friday night. MC Alger progressed to the next round with a 3-2 aggregate victory, overturning Rangers’ 2-0 advantage from the first leg. Rangers put up a [...] The post CAF Champions League: Rangers Crash Out After Second Leg Defeat To MC Alger appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos, following their 3-1 win against North Korea in their final Group B game at the 2026 FIFA U-17 women’s World Cup on Friday. The Flamingos secured qualification to the round of 16 thanks to the win over the defending champions. Goals from Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, Oluebube Umejiaku [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: Ajibade Congratulates Flamingos On 3-1 Win Over North Korea appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has spoken publicly about the condition of Bukayo Saka following the winger’s early departure against Bayern Munich. Saka was forced off during the midweek Champions League fixture, prompting immediate concern among Arsenal supporters and staff about the severity of the problem. Arteta confirmed that Saka had a significant amount of fluid […] The post Mikel Arteta Provides Bukayo Saka Quad Injury Update After Bayern Munich Exit appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen received a reported tax warning in Turkey in July 2026: here is what is confirmed, what is rumour and why Galatasaray paid.

Unbeaten Rivers United, who have conceded two goals in nine NPFL games, travel to Bendel Insurance on matchday 10 as the table's top two level on 17 points.

Coventry City boss Frank Lampard has praised Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi's versatility but rejected the idea that he resurrected the player's career at Everton.

Banik Ostrava's Abdullahi Bewene is reported to be in Eric Chelle's squad for the Tanzania AFCON 2027 qualifiers, where Nigeria must finish as the top non-host in Group L.

Super Eagles centre-back Gabriel Osho will miss three Cardiff City games after the club lost its appeal against his red card at Middlesbrough.

Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler says it is not quite clear how long Super Eagles winger Femi Azeez will be out, though he calls the problem not a big issue.

Nigeria's Flamingos face holders Korea DPR at 16:00 WAT today in Rabat, and a win or a draw would see them into the U-17 Women's World Cup knockout stage.

Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi and Hull City host Brentford on Sunday 25 October, with Bees striker Igor Thiago still searching for his second league goal of the season.

Super Eagles striker George Ilenikhena has seven goals and three assists in 17 games for Al Ittihad, and says he can offer Eric Chelle strength, hold-up play and goals.

Enugu Rangers hold a 2-0 lead over MC Alger and El-Kanemi Warriors are level at 2-2 with Raja Casablanca, with both second legs due on 23 October.

Arsenal launched an aggressive pursuit of Vinicius Junior last summer, and his representative has now revealed just how seriously the Brazilian considered making the move. Michael Yormark, president of Roc Nation Sports International, confirmed that Arsenal’s approach was significant enough to genuinely capture the Real Madrid winger’s attention. Yormark, speaking in an interview with SportsBoom, […] The post Vinicius Junior’s Agent Reveals The Real Madrid Star “Of Course” Seriously Considered Arsenal Move appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Enugu Rangers and Rivers United are level on 17 points, and a trip to Sporting Lagos on matchday 10 is the first test for Rangers.

After a 7-0 aggregate win over Comoros, the Super Falcons face Morocco in March 2027 for a place in the 2028 Olympic qualifying rounds.

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi scored Fulham's first league win of the season, and the Cottagers visit Coventry City on Saturday.

The NFF says Uyo remains the Super Eagles' home venue for now, with Lagos under consideration once the renovated Teslim Balogun Stadium is ready.