The Confederation of African Football, CAF,has announced the nominees for the 2026 Men’s Player of the Year award, with Nigerian internationals Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman notably missing from the 10-man shortlist. The omission of both players comes despite their impressive contributions to Nigeria’s campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, [...] The post CAF Awards 2026: Osimhen, Lookman Missing From Men’s Player Of The Year Shortlist appeared first on Complete Sports.

SocialWick is the first provider most athletes look at when they want a follower count that matches the quality of their training clips. The ranked picks below are 1) SocialWick, 2) SocialGreg, 3) Mixx. Picture a boxer three weeks out from a regional card. He films pad work at six in the morning, cuts it [...] The post TikTok And The Young Athlete: What Buying Followers Fixes appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Bundesliga has produced unforgettable football moments, from dramatic title races to spectacular goals. Some of its most inspiring stories, however, involve players who returned from serious injuries and fought to regain their place among the best. These comebacks require more than physical recovery. They demand patience, mental strength, disciplined rehabilitation, and the determination to [...] The post Best Comebacks In Bundesliga History After Injury: Stories Of Resilience And Return appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ajax technical director Jordi Cruyff has hinted that the Dutch giants are prepared to turn Tolu Arokodare’s loan spell into a permanent transfer, revealing that key financial and contractual details have already been agreed. The Nigeria international joined Ajax from Sky Bet Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers on a season-long loan during the summer transfer window. [...] The post Cruyff Drops Major Hint On Arokodare’s Permanent Ajax Move appeared first on Complete Sports.

Inter Lagos interim head coach Olusanjo Olutayo has vowed to make sweeping changes to his squad as he attempts to turn around the club’s disastrous maiden campaign in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The Lagos-based outfit has endured a grueling start to life in the top flight, managing just a single victory so far [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: ‘We Will Weed Out Soft Players’ — Inter Lagos Interim Coach Promises Ruthless Overhaul appeared first on Complete Sports.

Brazil defender Andreyna has warned that her side must be at their best to overcome Nigeria’s Flamingos in the semi-final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The two teams will face off on Wednesday night at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, Pitch 3, in Rabat, with a place in the final at stake. [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: Brazil Defender Andreyna Anticipates Tough Battle Against Flamingos appeared first on Complete Sports.

The National Sports Commission says each Super Falcons player has received the naira equivalent of $100,000 for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations triumph.

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen leads 23rd-placed Galatasaray against unbeaten Stuttgart in a Champions League tie where the hosts need points.

Rivers United coach Finidi George said Rangers got a draw and should not complain, and that he was not pleased with their time-wasting in the 1-1 NPFL game.

Fulham and Crystal Palace are reportedly watching Trabzonspor defender Chibuike Nwaiwu ahead of January, but the Turkish club reportedly wanted €30m to €35m.

Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq scored the only goal in Valencia's 1-0 win over Elche, six minutes after coming on in his return from a two-month injury.

Diego Simeone says he has a lot of faith in Ademola Lookman as the Super Eagles forward searches for form before Atlético Madrid face Bayern Munich.

Tanzania have named a 24-man squad for the two AFCON 2027 qualifiers against the Super Eagles, starting in Uyo on 13 November.

Weeks of mounting frustration over a lack of playing time had fuelled genuine speculation about Estêvão Willian’s Chelsea future, but Saturday afternoon at Stamford Bridge changed the conversation entirely. The 19-year-old Brazilian had slipped down Xabi Alonso’s attacking pecking order, according to reports published only days before the match, with unused appearances raising questions about […] The post Estêvão Willian Silences Exit Speculation With Standout Performance In Chelsea’s Rout Of Manchester United appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Eagles duo Terem Moffi and Raphael Onyedika both scored on Sunday, but Eintracht Frankfurt beat Hamburg 3-1 in the Bundesliga.

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho is reported to be a Fenerbahçe target, but Bursaspor president Enes Çelik says only a very large offer would tempt the club.

Shooting Stars thrashed Abia Warriors 4-1 on NPFL Matchday 11 as Rivers United, Enugu Rangers, Bendel Insurance and Kano Pillars finished level on 18 points.

Manchester United are reported to be assessing Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey, whose Fulham contract expires in summer 2027.

Only one Group L place is open to Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau and Madagascar, and the tie-break rules put head-to-head results first.

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye saved a penalty in Udinese's draw at Parma, ending a run of six straight league defeats.

Rafael Leão said Victor Osimhen gave him the ball for a penalty in Galatasaray's 4-0 win at Konyaspor, after Osimhen scored the opener.

A transfer battle for one of European football’s most coveted teenage talents is rapidly reaching a decisive moment ahead of the January window. JJ Gabriel formally requested a departure from Manchester United back in September, setting in motion a scramble among the continent’s biggest clubs to secure his signature. The 16-year-old has drawn serious interest […] The post JJ Gabriel’s September Exit Request Puts Real Madrid In Pole Position For Manchester United Teenager appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Two wins over Tanzania in November would lift the Super Eagles to nine points and set up a March decider with Guinea-Bissau in AFCON 2027 qualifying Group L.

Super Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi scored his first Premier League goal for Coventry City while compatriot Tim Iroegbunam also scored for Hull City.

A yawning gap in the Premier League table between fifth-placed Chelsea and 16th-ranked Manchester United told its own story before a ball was kicked on Sunday. By the 85th minute at Stamford Bridge, that gap had been made to look even wider, with the home side two goals clear and their opponents reduced to ten […] The post Cole Palmer And Morgan Rogers Punish Ten-Man Manchester United As Chelsea Cruise At Stamford Bridge appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Nigeria's Flamingos meet Venezuela in the U-17 Women's World Cup quarter-final on Sunday at 19:00 WAT, after beating Mexico 2-1 in the last 16.

Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi is expected to start at centre-back as Hull City host Ipswich Town at the MKM Stadium on Saturday at 16:00 WAT.

Nigeria's Olympic Eagles face a DR Congo outbreak of Ebola that could move the first leg of their U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier from Lubumbashi.

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle faces the Tanzania double-header with Nigeria having conceded in each of their last five games, including the 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau.

Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone is reportedly lining up Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman on the left of a 4-3-3 to bring back the form of his first half-season.

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen faces compatriot Chidozie Awaziem as league leaders Galatasaray visit Konyaspor on Friday at 18:00 WAT.

Eight matches without a win, a 3-0 thumping by Bournemouth, and a 14th-place Premier League standing have left Michael Carrick under severe pressure at Old Trafford. The problems do not stop there, with Benjamin Sesko now expected to miss competitive football until at least January 2027 due to a persistent shin injury that has refused […] The post Manchester United’s Deepening Crisis Puts Dominic Calvert-Lewin In Unlikely January Spotlight appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem has said he is proud of his first career brace, which gave Konyaspor a 2-0 win over Gençlerbirliği.

Rangers were knocked out of the CAF Champions League by MC Alger, who turned a 2-0 first-leg deficit into a 3-2 aggregate win with three second-leg goals.

Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru came off the bench to set up Tijjani Noslin's second goal as Lazio won 6-2 at Sassuolo and stayed top of Serie A.

Former Italy international Marco Borriello has named Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen as a possible Juventus target, but a reported €70m clause stands in the way.