Celtic’s elimination from the Champions League has sent shockwaves through the club, raising serious questions about how the Hoops will respond in the transfer market. The Scottish giants had high hopes heading into the competition, with manager Brendan Rodgers building what appeared to be a competitive squad capable of holding their own at Europe’s top […] The post Celtic Face Crucial Transfer Window Test After Champions League Exit appeared first on Gooner Daily.

D’Tigers star Stan Okoye has disclosed that the Nigerian men’s basketball team must maintain strict focus for a full 40 minutes in every game to secure their goal of qualifying for the FIBA Basketball World Cup. Speaking ahead of Window 4 of the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers in Rades, Tunisia, Okoye emphasized taking [...] The post 2027 FIBA Basketball WCQ: D’Tigers Must Remain Resilient, Hungry –Okoye appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal made a dramatic late attempt to hijack Liverpool’s move for Bradley Barcola, but the French winger was already committed to joining the Reds. Reports emerged overnight that a fee had finally been agreed between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain, ending months of speculation surrounding the France international. The deal was first reported by the Indy […] The post Arsenal Ready To Match Liverpool’s Bradley Barcola Bid But Move Comes Too Late appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of striker Liam Delap from Chelsea. The 23-year-old has put pen to paper on a five-year contract at the City Ground, bringing his one-season spell with Chelsea to an end. Delap will wear the number 19 shirt for Forest during the 2026/27 campaign. The forward is excited about the [...] The post Done Deal: Nottingham Forest Sign Liam Delap appeared first on Complete Sports.

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru faces at least three weeks out after suffering a right thigh injury in Lazio's 1-0 win at Bologna on Monday, Soccernet.ng reports. The injury now puts his club and Nigeria plans under pressure just weeks before the Super Eagles start their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Dele-Bashiru started Lazio's Serie A […]

Arsenal are reportedly in a strong position to secure Julian Alvarez as transfer activity continues to dominate headlines across London’s two biggest clubs this week. The Gunners have received an encouraging boost in their pursuit of the Argentina international, raising hopes among supporters that a deal could be closer than previously anticipated. Julian Alvarez has […] The post Arsenal Receive Julian Alvarez Boost As Enzo Martinez Linked With Chelsea Move appeared first on Gooner Daily.

The battle for places in the group stage of the 1XCup 2026 grassroots football competition continues today, Thursday, August 27, with four intriguing second-round fixtures scheduled to take place at the Inspire Sports Ground, Cappa, Oshodi, Lagos as teams fight to keep their dreams of winning the trophy alive. The first match action for today [...] The post 1XCup 2026: Four Games Hold Today As Battle For Group Stage Spots Intensifies appeared first on Complete Sports.

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) newly appointed Head Coach, Salisu Yusuf, has vowed to make the Oluyole Warriors a ‘better’ and more ‘competitive’ team in the EuroMatch NPFL 2026/2027 season, CAF Confederation Cup and President Federation Cup, Completesports.com reports. Yusuf, a former Super Eagles coach, took over the leadership of the Ibadan side on 14 [...] The post NPFL: Yusuf Vows To Make Shooting Stars Better, More Competitive appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chibuike Nwaiwu has been handed a two-match suspension following his red card in the first leg of Trabzonspor’s UEFA Europa League playoff tie against Ferencváros. Ferencváros claimed a 1-0 victory at Papara Park, with Kristoffer Zachariassen scoring the decisive goal in the 17th minute. Nwaiwu was shown a red card in the closing stages of [...] The post Europa League: Nwaiwu Gets Two-Match Suspension For Ferencváros Red Card appeared first on Complete Sports.

New York City FC have signed homegrown defender Tayvon Gray to a contract extension, keeping the Bronx native at the club through the 2028-29 MLS season. The deal also includes an option for the 2029-30 campaign, securing one of the club’s most consistent performers for the foreseeable future. Gray, 24, has made 175 appearances across […] The post New York City FC Secure Tayvon Gray On Long-Term Extension Through 2029 appeared first on Gooner Daily.

América are set for a pivotal Leagues Cup quarter-final battle against Columbus Crew with a place in the semifinals firmly on the line. The Mexican giants have no room for error in this contest, as there are no second chances to secure a spot in the competition’s semifinal. Club América will line up in a […] The post América Name Henry Martín-Led Starting XI For Do-Or-Die Leagues Cup Clash Against Columbus Crew appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Unconfirmed reports are making the rounds that the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau, alongside other Executive Committee members of the football governing body have resigned. The resignation of Gusau and other board members came following mounting pressure over Nigeria’s recent poor performances in major international football competitions. The resignation comes [...] The post NFF President, Board Members Reportedly Resign appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, president Ibrahim Gusau and members of the federation’s Executive Committee have resigned after weeks of pressure over the state of the country's football, Soccernet.ng understands. Former Super Eagles media officer Obong Colin reports that Gusau and other board members stepped down on Thursday, 27 August. Earlier reports said eight of the […]

English Premier League giants Chelsea are set to complete the signing of Nigeria-eligible defender Honest Ahanor, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Ahanor's name has been a constant feature in transfer discussions over the past year. He rose through the ranks at Genoa before joining Atalanta in a deal worth €16 million in 2025. ​At just 18, he was […]

Liverpool will host Tottenham in the third round of the Carabao Cup, while Manchester United face Brighton as one of a potential six all-Premier League ties, Sky Sports reports. Spurs travel to Anfield in the competition for the second time in three seasons, having lost 4-1 on aggregate to the Reds in the semi-finals of [...] The post Carabao Cup 3rd Round: Liverpool Host Spurs As Arsenal, Chelsea, Man United Know Opponents appeared first on Complete Sports.

Cole Palmer and Martin Ødegaard have been identified among a group of six Premier League players expected to deliver impressive bounce-back campaigns in 2026. Statistical analysis from Opta points to a selection of top-flight stars who underperformed relative to their expected output in the previous season. Palmer, Chelsea’s creative fulcrum, is widely regarded as one […] The post Cole Palmer And Martin Ødegaard Among Six Premier League Stars Set For Standout Seasons According To Opta appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Nigeria’s Falconets have been forced to make two changes to their squad for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup following visa issues involving captain Joe Igbokwe and defender Faridat Abdulwahab. The duo were unable to secure entry visas to Poland and have consequently been replaced in the squad by Vivian Kachi and Alaba Olabiyi. [...] The post U-20 WWC: Falconets Captain Igbokwe, Abdulwahab Miss Out Over Visa Issues appeared first on Complete Sports.

British boxing legend Prince Naseem Hamed has declared that rising heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma is a million times better than Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Hamed stated in an interview with BBC Sport that Itauma operates on a completely different tier compared to the decorated British former world champions. Read Also:Joshua Vs Fury Fight Should [...] The post Itauma Million Times Better Than Joshua, Fury –British Boxing Legend appeared first on Complete Sports.

Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage says he expects Jean-Philippe Mateta to stay at the club through the end of the transfer window despite the striker’s ongoing contract dispute. Mateta and his legal team argued that a one-year contract extension triggered by Crystal Palace in 2024 is invalid, which would have made him a free agent. [...] The post Sage: Mateta Won’t Leave Crystal Palace Despite Ongoing Dispute appeared first on Complete Sports.

Aston Villa are preparing to make Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson their record signing, a move that would reshape the club’s transfer history significantly. Jackson has established himself as one of the Premier League’s most effective forwards, combining pace, pressing ability, and a consistent goal threat across his time in England. The Senegal international made his […] The post Nicolas Jackson Set To Become Aston Villa’s Most Expensive Signing Of All Time appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Wolverhampton Wanderers secured an impressive 2-0 win against Sheffield Wednesday, moving the club further up the Championship table. The visitors controlled large portions of the match, demonstrating a level of quality and organisation that Sheffield Wednesday found difficult to cope with throughout. Wednesday struggled to create meaningful chances at home, with Wolves’ defensive structure proving […] The post Wolverhampton Wanderers Claim Comfortable 2-0 Victory Over Sheffield Wednesday appeared first on Gooner Daily.

The highly anticipated January Old Firm derby between Rangers and Celtic has been rescheduled as part of the Scottish Premiership’s festive television fixture announcements. The fixture reshuffle reflects the significant broadcasting interest surrounding Scottish football’s most prestigious and fiercely contested rivalry during the busy holiday period. Scottish Premiership organisers have worked alongside broadcasters to finalise […] The post Rangers And Celtic January Derby Rescheduled As Scottish Premiership Festive TV Fixtures Are Confirmed appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Manchester City have officially added Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye to their transfer shortlist, intensifying competition for one of the Premier League’s most versatile attackers. Transfer journalist Ben Jacobs broke the news on X, confirming that Manchester City have registered genuine interest in the Senegal international. Everton are under no pressure to sell, with the club […] The post Manchester City Join Liverpool And Arsenal In Hunt For Iliman Ndiaye As Everton Demand £80 Million appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Barcelona are reportedly moving with urgency to resolve their pursuit of Julian Alvarez, convening an emergency summit to discuss the striker’s future at the club. The Spanish giants have made Alvarez a central figure in their attacking rebuild plans, with internal discussions reaching a critical point this summer window. Alvarez has been one of the […] The post Barcelona Hold Emergency Talks Over Julian Alvarez As Arsenal Target Kenan Yildiz Via Contract Clause appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Premier League giants Chelsea are in advanced talks over a €40 million deal for Atalanta’s Italian-born Nigerian defender Honest Ahanor. This was revealed by European transfer expert and Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano. “Chelsea are in advanced talks over €40m deal for Honest Ahanor from Atalanta,” Romano wrote on his X handle. “Understand the agreement for [...] The post Chelsea In Advance Talks Over €40m Deal For Italy-Born Nigerian Defender Ahanor appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s Falconets, have settled into their training camp in Trzebnica, Poland and wasted no time in stepping up preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The two-time FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup silver-medallists commenced training on Wednesday at the Stadion Miejski, Fair Play Arena, with the technical crew and players displaying zeal, intensity [...] The post U-20 WWC: Falconets Settle In Trzebnica, Step Up Preparations appeared first on Complete Sports.

Sunderland legend Ally McCoist has advised Harvey Elliott to leave Liverpool for Newcastle United before the transfer window closes. Speaking on talkSPORT, McCoist stated that Elliott wouldn’t look out of place in Newcastle’s team, comparing his potential utility to players like Anthony Gordon. Read Also:Chelsea Considering Late Move For Former Arsenal Star “His contract is [...] The post Don’t Hesitate To Leave Liverpool –McCoist Advises Elliott appeared first on Complete Sports.

Rangers have agreed a deal to sign Venezuela international forward Kevin Kelsy from Portland Timbers, with the 22-year-old set to travel to Glasgow to complete the move. The agreed fee stands at $13 million, equivalent to £9.5 million, plus add-ons and a sell-on percentage for the MLS club. Personal terms have already been settled, and […] The post Rangers Seal Record Deal To Bring Portland Timbers Striker Kevin Kelsy To Ibrox appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Tottenham Hotspur host Charlton Athletic in the Carabao Cup second round at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 7:45 p.m. BST on Wednesday. Roberto De Zerbi’s side are looking to bounce back after suffering a damaging 3-0 defeat to Brentford on the opening weekend of the Premier League season. De Zerbi admitted his squad […] The post Dominic Solanke, Destiny Udogie And Mateus Fernandes Start As Savinho Drops To Bench For Tottenham Cup Tie appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Chief Operating Officer Davidson Owumi has expressed confidence that the league’s new partnership with EuroMatch will unlock fresh revenue streams and attract more sponsors to the Nigerian top-flight. The NPFL officially unveiled EuroMatch as its new title sponsor in Abuja on Wednesday. Among the dignitaries present at the event were [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: Owumi: EuroMatch Deal To Unlock New Revenue, More Sponsorship Opportunities For NPFL appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah has been strongly linked with a move to the reigning CAF Champions League winners, but it appears a switch is unlikely to materialize, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The 28-year-old defender has endured a turbulent two years in South Africa, largely blighted by recurring injury setbacks. Although he rediscovered form and stability at […]

Hannover 96 are interested in giving Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface another chance to prove himself in German football, Soccernet.ng reports. According to German outlet Neupresse, Boniface is one of several attackers the 2. Bundesliga club is looking at before the end of the summer transfer window. Boniface, 25, has a contract with Leverkusen until […]

Manchester United are on the verge of selling two players from their squad, with the club looking to raise funds and reshape their roster this window. One of the players involved is an FA Youth Cup winner, highlighting the club’s willingness to move on even those who came through the academy system. United have faced […] The post Manchester United Pair Edge Closer To Exit Door Including FA Youth Cup Winner appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Italy’s football federation (FIGC) has formally withdrawn its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s upcoming re-election bid. The move aligns fully with UEFA and its president, Aleksander Čeferin, regarding concerns over FIFA’s recent governance choices. Read Also:Done Deal: Bouaddi Completes Move To Manchester City The backlash began after a revealed plan to sell a 20% [...] The post Italy Withdraw Support For Infantino’s FIFA Re-Election Bid appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigerian winger Ridwan Sanusi has completed a season-long loan move to Slovakian club AS Trenčín, Completesports.com reports. The agreement, according to information on Trenčín’s official website, includes an option to make the transfer permanent. Sanusi joins the club from fellow Slovakian side MŠK Žilina. The 23-year-old spent last season on loan at Podbrezová, where he [...] The post Nigerian Winger Joins Slovakian Club AS Trenčín On Loan appeared first on Complete Sports.

Atlético Madrid has issued a fierce response to FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta, declaring that there is a 0% chance of selling Julián Álvarez to their La Liga rivals. Recall that Laporta publicly stated that Barcelona remains very interested in Álvarez and hopes their offer will be accepted, maintaining respect for Atlético while keeping the [...] The post ‘There Is Zero Chance Of Selling Alvarez’ –Atletico Madrid Hit Back At Barca appeared first on Complete Sports.