Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso conceded that his team fell well below expectations following a disappointing 2-0 home loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. Despite forging several clear-cut openings, the Blues were repeatedly thwarted by Spurs goalkeeper Antonín Kinský. The game slipped away from the hosts in the second half when an own goal [...] The post ‘We All Take The Blame’ –Alonso Admits Chelsea Fell Short In 2-0 Spurs Defeat appeared first on Complete Sports.

Enzo Maresca believes Manchester City didn’t deserve to lose to Aston Villa after conceding two “absolutely” avoidable goals on Saturday. Nicolas Jackson stole possession following a poor first touch by Marc Guehi, before making a driving run and finishing superby to give the hosts the lead in the seventh minute at Villa Park. Erling Haaland [...] The post We Didn’t Deserve To Lose Against Villa — Maresca appeared first on Complete Sports.

Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has urged his players to remain focused and avoid complacency as Nigeria seek to advance further at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The West Africans secured their place in the Round of 16 with an impressive 3-1 victory over defending champions North Korea on Friday, recovering from [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: Busari Warns Flamingos Must Not Get Complacent appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman was in action as Atlético Madrid secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Deportivo La Coruña at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Saturday. Making his 10th La Liga appearance of the season for Diego Simeone’s side, Lookman delivered an energetic performance in the first half before being replaced by Robin Le [...] The post La Liga: Lookman In Action As Atletico Madrid Pip Deportivo appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon featured as a second-half substitute, but Paris FC ultimately suffered a 2-1 defeat away to Lens in Ligue 1 on Saturday. Simon, who replaced Camara off the bench, made a decent impact trying to spark his side’s attack, but the hosts managed to turn the fixture around. Paris FC had [...] The post Ligue 1: Simon Features In Paris FC Loss To Lens appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s Future Eagles began their campaign at the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival with a 3-3 draw against South Sudan in Baku, Azerbaijan on Saturday. The opening Group AD encounter, played at the Hovsan Competition Complex in Baku, lived up to expectations as both sides showed attacking intent in the eight-a-side format. The [...] The post FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival: Future Eagles Draw 3-3 With South Sudan In Group Opener appeared first on Complete Sports.

Tottenham Hotspur smashed a eight-year Stamford Bridge curse in dramatic fashion, defeating an out-of-sorts Chelsea 2-0 after a chaotic final 15 minutes. A cagey affair blew wide open 13 minutes from time when Chelsea stopper Mike Penders misjudged a corner, accidentally punching the ball into his own goal. Read Also:2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos Show Courage [...] The post EPL: Tottenham Stun 10-Man Chelsea For First Win At Stamford Bridge Since 2018 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Katsina United staged a dramatic late comeback to secure a 2-2 draw against Plateau United in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 10 encounter at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on Saturday. Umar Rabiu’s own goal handed Plateau United the lead in the 30th minute as the visitors went into the break with a narrow [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Katsina United, Plateau United Share Spoils In Four-Goal Thriller appeared first on Complete Sports.

Goals in both half by Ezri Konsa and Gabriel earned Arsenal a 2-0 win over Everton in Saturday’s Premier League clash at the Emirates on Saturday. Arsenal go level on points (21) with leaders Manchester City who lost 2-1 away to Aston Villa in the lunch time kickoff. Mikel Arteta made a couple of changes [...] The post Arsenal Go Level On Points With Man City After 2-0 Win Against Everton appeared first on Complete Sports.

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 Eagles forward Tolu Arokodare has expressed his desire to turn his loan spell at Ajax into a permanent transfer following an inspiring performance in the UEFA Conference League. The Nigerian striker proved to be the ultimate game-changer after coming off the bench in the 66th minute against Atalanta at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. Arokodare [...] The post Arokodare Hints At Permanent Ajax Move After European Heroics appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria international Samuel Chukwueze is expected to spend at least two months on the sidelines after sustaining a hip injury. The AC Milan winger reportedly picked up the injury during preparations for the Rossoneri’s UEFA Europa League clash against Bournemouth on Thursday. According to Corriere della Sera, via MilanNews, Chukwueze has already consulted a specialist [...] The post Chukwueze Faces Two-Month Layoff With Hip Injury appeared first on Complete Sports.

Liverpool defender Ronald Araújo has courageously opened up about his private battle with severe mental health struggles during his time at Barcelona, revealing he fought through anxiety and depression while playing at the highest level. The Uruguayan defender disclosed that he endured an 18-month spiral where his mental health steadily declined. The situation reached a [...] The post I Couldn’t Go On Alone –Araújo Opens Up About Anxiety, Death Threats, and Seeking Help appeared first on Complete Sports.

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

Aston Villa handed Manchester City their first Premier League defeat of the season with a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Villa Park, thanks to a brace from Nicolas Jackson. Unai Emery’s side once again proved too strong for Enzo Maresca’s men on home soil, extending their impressive run against City to four consecutive home victories. Villa [...] The post EPL: Jackson Fires Brace As Aston Villa Halt Man City’s Winning Run appeared first on Complete Sports.

Real Madrid are set to make a trip to Barcelona for a hugely anticipated El Clasico at the Camp Nou on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Barcelona look to win and make it nine points between them and Real Madrid in the first El Clasico of the 2026/27 season. Teams’ Form And Recent Performances Barcelona Barca [...] The post Barcelona Vs Real Madrid: Spanish Giants Set For Explosive El Clasico Showdown appeared first on Complete Sports.

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.

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.

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.