Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor have intensified plans to sign a new center-back amid ongoing talk of Chibuike Nwaiwu potentially moving to Fulham, Soccernet.ng reports. ​This summer, Nwaiwu's future has dominated transfer discussions at Trabzonspor. The Nigerian defender only just joined the Black Sea Storm from Wolfsberger in January, but rumors are already swirling that […]

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has released a fierce defense of the 2026 World Cup, accusing detractors of being consumed by hate and spreading false rumours. In a lengthy open letter published on July 27, 2026, the FIFA chief hit back at mounting negative coverage regarding the tournament hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. [...] The post Infantino Blasts World Cup 2026 Critics For Spreading Hate, False Rumours appeared first on Complete Sports.

Team Nigeria’s Rafiatu Folashade Lawal successfully defended her Commonwealth Games title with another commanding performance, shattering the Games record to win gold in the women’s 58kg weightlifting event at Glasgow 2026. Lawal delivered a superb display, lifting a combined total of 229kg to claim the gold medal and set a new Commonwealth Games record, finishing [...] The post Glasgow 2026: Lawal Clinches Team Nigeria’s Sixth Gold, Sets Games Record In Weightlifting appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal’s summer transfer window has shifted into a higher gear, with several significant moves either completed or in advanced stages of negotiation. The Gunners have already secured the permanent signing of Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen for a fee of around £34.5 million plus add-ons following a successful loan spell. Christos Tzolis has also arrived […] The post Arsenal Ready To Break Wage Record With £401,500-Per-Week Offer For Vinicius Jr As Bruno Guimaraes Talks Gather Pace appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Millwall head coach Alex Neil has clarified the absence of Super Eagles forward Femi Azeez from their preseason friendly defeat to Stevenage last weekend, Soccernet.ng reports. The Lions had also been defeated 1-0 by Gillingham in the match prior to that, as they continue preparations for the 2026-27 season. Millwall narrowly missed out on promotion to the […]

Defending champions Nigeria’s Flying Eagles made a winning start to their WAFU B U-20 Championship title defence with an entertaining 4-2 victory over rivals Ghana’s Black Satellites on Monday. Abdu Maikaba’s side came flying out of the blocks, and deservedly took the lead in the sixth minute through Olayemi Ayinla. Ghana responded positively after the [...] The post WAFU B U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles Open Title Defence With Win Over Ghana appeared first on Complete Sports.

French referee Mathilde Demoncay suffered a concussion after being knocked to the ground while trying to break up a player melee during a pre-season friendly match between French club Metz and Dutch side Fortuna Sittard. The situation began in the 40th minute of the first half when players from both teams engaged in a war [...] The post Female Referee Suffers Concussion In Melee During Preseason Friendly appeared first on Complete Sports.

Xabi Alonso has been speaking publicly about his intentions for both Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer as he looks to shape his squad this season. The Bayer Leverkusen and Spain legend took over at Chelsea and has wasted little time in making his ambitions for the club known to supporters and rivals alike. Rogers has […] The post Xabi Alonso Reveals Plan For Morgan Rogers And Cole Palmer Ahead Of New Season appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Malawi head coach Lovemore Fazili has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to compete with defending champions Nigeria ahead of their Group C opener at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The Scorchers, who are making their debut at the continental tournament, will kick off their campaign against the 10-time African champions at the [...] The post WAFCON 2026: ‘We’re Going There To Fight’ — Malawi Coach Fires Warning Ahead Super Falcons Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Slavko Vinčić has officially retired from refereeing just one week after officiating the 2026 World Cup final. The 46-year-old Slovenian official stepped away at the peak of his career following Spain’s 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Read Also:Families Of Argentina Players Detained by Police After World Cup 2026 Brawl [...] The post Veteran Referee Vincic Announces Retirement After Officiating World Cup 2026 Final appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea are in talks with Brighton over a shock deal to sign former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck, The Sun reports. New Blues boss Xabi Alonso is keen to add experience to his side this summer. Welbeck, 35, scored 13 goals in 37 appearances for Brighton and Hove Albion last season. Chelsea have [...] The post Chelsea Considering Shock Move For Former Arsenal Star appeared first on Complete Sports.

Alejandro Garnacho has completed his transfer to Aston Villa and wasted little time in making his feelings known about Chelsea’s failed pursuit of him. The Argentine winger had been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea before ultimately sealing a switch to Villa, leaving supporters of the London club frustrated. Garnacho appears to have been […] The post Alejandro Garnacho Takes Aim At Chelsea Following Confirmed Aston Villa Move appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Onome Didih delivered a sensational performance to claim gold in the women’s 53kg weightlifting event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The Nigerian lifter dominated the competition from start to finish, setting three new Commonwealth Games records on her way to the title. Didih opened with a record-breaking lift of 93kg in the snatch, [...] The post Glasgow 2026: Didih Smashes Games Record, Wins Team Nigeria’s Second Weightlifting Gold appeared first on Complete Sports.

Grassroots football is the heartbeat of every successful football nation. It serves as the first stage where young players learn technical skills, tactical awareness, discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship. While Nigeria continues to produce exceptional football talents, grassroots development still faces significant obstacles. Fortunately, new initiatives are beginning to transform this narrative. Among the most promising [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 120: AfriSportPro Youth League CEO And Founder, Chukwuebuka Ugwu On Grassroot Football In Nigeria appeared first on Complete Sports.

Favour Ashe and Nicholas Fakorede secured places in the men’s 100m semi-finals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with impressive performances in their respective heats,reports Completesports.com. Ashe produced a commanding run to win his heat in 10.10 seconds, finishing ahead of Kenya’s Meshack Babu, who clocked 10.21s, while Guyana’s Akeem Stewart placed third in [...] The post Glasgow 2026: Ashe, Fakorede Advance To Men’s 100m Semi-Finals; Ajayi Earns Bye appeared first on Complete Sports.

Alan Pardew has sensationally labelled Arsenal’s proposed move for Vinicius Junior a ‘done deal’. Vinicius, 26, has entered into the final 12 months of his contract at Real Madrid, with talks over a possible renewal falling through in the wake of last year’s Club World Cup. Widespread reports at the weekend indicated Arsenal had been [...] The post This Is A Deal That Will Happen —Pardew Upbeat About Vinicius Joining Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal Statistics That Tell the Bigger Story A final score tells you who won. It does not always explain who controlled the match, created the better chances, or spent 70 minutes knocking at a team that parked the bus in defense. That is where the numbers help. Possession can flatter a team. A high shot […] The post The Arsenal Stats That Reveal What the Scoreline Misses appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Ajax have reached an agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers to sign Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare on loan, Soccernet.ng reports. Arokodare's transfer to the Eredivisie giants gives the Super Eagles forward the chance to rebuild his career after a difficult season in England. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Dutch club will take the 25-year-old […]

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has disclosed that new £117 million signing Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer can play together, explaining that he has a clear tactical plan to make their attacking partnership thrive. Recall that Rogers and Palmer have been close friends since they were 14 years old in England youth teams and the Manchester [...] The post Alonso Backs Rogers To Shine With Palmer appeared first on Complete Sports.

Francisca Ordega has named Ghana’s Black Queens as the Super Falcons main challengers at this year’s Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The Super Falcons will begin the defence of their WAFCON title on Tuesday against Malawi in Group A. Aside from Malawi, the 10-time African women’s champions will also take on Zambia and Egypt [...] The post Ordega Names Ghana As Super Falcons Main Challengers For WAFCON 2026 Title appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare is closing in on a move to Dutch giants Ajax from Sky Bet Championship club Wolverhampton Wanderers, reports Completesports.com. According to renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Ajax have reached a club-to-club agreement with Wolves for the Nigerian striker. Ajax Win Race For Arokodare The deal is expected to be a [...] The post Arokodare Nears Loan Switch To Dutch Club appeared first on Complete Sports.

Team Nigeria’s Edidiong Joseph Umoafia delivered a superb performance to win the gold medal in the men’s 71kg weightlifting event at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow,  Completesports.com reports. His triumph secured Nigeria’s fourth gold medal of the Games and the country’s second medal in weightlifting, following Ruth Asuquo Nyong’s silver-medal finish in the [...] The post Glasgow 2026: Umoafia Wins Gold In Weightlifting, Smashes Games Record appeared first on Complete Sports.

Team Nigeria’s Edidiong Joseph Umoafia delivered a superb performance to win the gold medal in the men’s 71kg weightlifting event at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow,  Completesports.com reports. His triumph secured Nigeria’s fourth gold medal of the Games and the country’s second medal in weightlifting, following Ruth Asuquo Nyong’s silver-medal finish in the [...] The post Glasgow 2026: Umuofia Wins Gold In Weightlifting, Smashes Games Record appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria's quest for an unprecedented 11th Women's Africa Cup of Nations title begins on Tuesday night when the Super Falcons face Malawi at Stade El Barid in Rabat, Morocco, Soccernet.ng reports. Kick-off is scheduled for 9:00 pm Nigerian time in the opening Group C fixture of WAFCON 2026. Barely one year after conquering the continent, […]

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru continued his impressive pre-season form by scoring as Lazio cruised to a 6-0 victory over Flaminia on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles midfielder gave new Lazio manager Gennaro Gattuso another reason to believe he can become an important player this season. The Super Eagles star was named in Gattuso's starting lineup for […]

Director General of the National Sports Commission, NSC, and Team Nigeria’s Chef de Mission, Bukola Olopade, has expressed confidence that the country remains firmly on track to achieve its medal targets at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Ruth Asuquo Nyong boosted Team Nigeria’s medal tally by claiming silver in the women’s 48kg weightlifting event with a [...] The post Glasgow 2026: Olopade Confident Team Nigeria Will Deliver Big Medal Haul appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan has questioned Anthony Joshua’s second-round knockout win over Kristian Prenga on July 25, 2026, suggesting something wasn’t quite right after Joshua recovered from hitting the canvas twice in the opening moments to secure the victory. Recall that the Albanian heavyweight dropped Joshua in the opening 20 seconds with a [...] The post Jordan Questions Joshua’s Knockout Victory Against Prenga appeared first on Complete Sports.

Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid have slapped a huge price tag on Arsenal target Vinicius Junior. According to SPORT (via Yahoo Sports) Madrid president Florentino Perez will only sanction Vinicius’ departure if a club makes an offer worth £137m. The Brazilian has been one of the most important players for Los Blancos in recent [...] The post Madrid Place Record £137m Price Tag On Arsenal Target Vinicius appeared first on Complete Sports.

Moroccan police have arrested an employee in Marriott Hotel in Casablanca on suspicion of stealing money from the rooms of players of Nigeria’s Super Falcons who will take part in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), according to Morocco World News. Officers from the judicial police unit in Casablanca’s Anfa security district arrested [...] The post WAFCON 2026: Moroccan Police Arrest Hotel Employee Over Alleged Theft From Super Falcons Players appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has been singled out for praise by Hull City striker Oli McBurnie after the Nigerian's crucial contribution to the Tigers' successful promotion back to the English Premier League, Soccernet.ng reports. The 32-year-old enjoyed an impressive debut campaign at the MKM Stadium following his arrival as a free agent from West […]

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Greg Etafia has completed a move to Tanzanian champions Young Africans as the club's new goalkeeper coach after ending a successful five-year spell with South African PSL side TS Galaxy, Soccernet.ng reports The 43-year-old joins the East African giants as part of a major overhaul of the club's technical department under […]

Black Satellites of Ghana head coach Maxwell Konadu has said his team is motivated ahead of their 2026 WAFU B U-20 qualifiers opening match because they will face Flying Eagles of Nigeria, completesports.com reports. The much-anticipated encounter at the Lycée Scientifique Stadium rekindles one of West African football’s fiercest rivalries, with the Black Satellites eager [...] The post WAFU B U-20 Qualifiers: Why We’re Motivated Ahead Of Nigeria Clash —Ghana Coach Konadu appeared first on Complete Sports.