Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has left the door open for a possible return to the national team setup for Kelechi Iheanacho, Soccernet.ng reports. Despite battling with injury worries this season, Iheanacho has still managed to score six times from 18 appearances across all competitions for Celtic as he continues his resurgence. The 29-year-old enjoyed another standout moment for the Scottish champions on Sunday, when he netted […]

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle will lead Nigeria into their Unity Cup title defence in late May 2026, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Mali national team coach has signaled a willingness to integrate fresh faces into the squad of the three-time African champions. The Unity Cup is an invitational tournament held at The Valley in […]

Former Watford striker Troy Deeney has criticized the Arsenal trio of Noni Madueke, Martin Zubimendi, and Martin Odegaard for failing to turn up against Manchester City in Sunday’s Premier League game. Recall that Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium to close the gap at the top of the table to three points. [...] The post Madueke, Odegaard Failed To Turn Up Vs Man City –Ex-Watford Striker appeared first on Complete Sports.

Atlético Madrid have confirmed Ademola Lookman will be sidelined with an injury, Completesports.com reports. Lookman sustained the injury during Atlético’s Copa del Rey final defeat to Real Sociedad on Sunday night. The 28-year-old scored Colchoneros’ opening goal of the game, but was replaced two minutes after the hour mark by Nicolás González. The nature of [...] The post Atlético Madrid Confirm Injury Setback For Lookman appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali could get a club soon, as one East African club and another South African side are interested in him, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nwabali has been without a club since he parted ways with South African side Chippa United. He had joined the club from Katsina United in 2022 and grew to […]

Former Shooting Stars coach Fatai Amoo has described Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman as an exceptional player at Atletico Madrid. He made his feelings known on the backdrop of his impressive performance for the club since his arrival in the January transfer window. The Nigerian international proved decisive in Europe, with his strike helping Atletico [...] The post Amoo: Lookman Has Been Exceptional At Atletico Madrid appeared first on Complete Sports.

Wolverhampton Wanderers forward, Tolu Arokodare is facing an uncertain future at the club following a dressing room altercation after the team’s heavy 4–0 defeat to West Ham United. According to English journalist Nathan Judah, the incident involved a confrontation between Arokodare and teammate Mateus Mane. What reportedly began as a verbal disagreement escalated into a [...] The post Tolu Arokodare’s Future at Wolves in Doubt After Dressing Room Incident appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Gift Orban was involved in an ugly incident with a supporter after Hellas Verona’s disappointing defeat to AC Milan in the Serie A on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. The 2024 Super Eagles invitee made his 28th league appearance of the season since joining the Mastiffs from Hoffenheim on a season-long loan deal last summer and played the full 90 minutes in the encounter. There […]

The World Cup is now just two months away, and with the final qualifiers now complete, the entire slate for the World Cup is now set. For the first time ever, 48 teams will head to Canada, the United States, and Mexico to compete for the World Cup trophy, including a record 10 teams from [...] The post South Africa at the World Cup: Can Bafana Bafana survive the group of death? appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Manchester City yesterday blew the Premier League title race wide open with a thrilling 2-1 win over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium and moved to within three points of the leaders thanks to Erling Haaland’s second-half winner. During a frantic first half, Kai Havertz charged down Gianluigi Donnarumma’s kick to equalize for Arsenal just 107 [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 87: Manchester City vs Arsenal Review appeared first on Complete Sports.

Enyimba Head Coach, Emmanuel Deutsch, has made it clear that the People’s Elephant’s 2–1 defeat to Coal City side, Rangers, in Sunday’s 2025/2026 NPFL Matchday 35 Oriental Derby at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu will not derail his team’s push for safety in the domestic top flight, Completesports.com reports. Former Rangers winger, Wonah Williams, fired the [...] The post NPFL: Enyimba Won’t Be Derailed By Defeat At Rangers In Survival Push — Deutsch appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will not be participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and while that is a big blow for the nation's sporting prestige, it's an even bigger hurt for the finances of the country, Soccernet.ng reports. When the expanded 48-team Mundial kicks off across the United States, Canada and Mexico, Nigeria […]

Nasarawa United technical adviser Mbwas Mangut has commented on his team’s home win over Warri Wolves, Completesports.com reports. The Lafia club thrashed Warri Wolves 3-0 at home on Sunday to end their three-game winless streak in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. Chimezie Victor, Ngei Oluka-Efor and Habibu Alakija were all on target for the [...] The post NPFL: Mangut Relieved As Nasarawa United End Winless Run appeared first on Complete Sports.

As the Premier League enters the decisive phase of Matchweek 33, attention shifts to a crucial set of midweek fixtures that could significantly impact the title race, European qualification, and the battle to avoid relegation. At this stage of the season, every point matters. Midweek games often present a unique challenge, with limited recovery time [...] The post Midweek Football Predictions: Key Fixtures To Watch (Premier League Matchweek 33) appeared first on Complete Sports.

When it comes to the World Cup, attention usually gravitates toward the traditional powerhouses; Argentina, Brazil, Germany, and Spain. Fans want to see the biggest stars on the biggest stage, carrying the weight of their countries, but every tournament tells more than one story.     Why Every World Cup Needs Underdogs To Create Memorable [...] The post Underdogs National Teams in the World Cup 2026 appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Ademola Lookman is currently dealing with an adductor injury sustained during the Copa del Rey final defeat against Real Sociedad on Saturday. The Nigerian forward was forced off in the 62nd minute with subsequent medical tests confirming muscle damage. The injury is expected to keep him sidelined for at least a week, ruling him out [...] The post Ademola Lookman Sidelined with Adductor Injury appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Ademola Lookman’s bright night in the Copa del Rey Final ended in concern, after the Nigeria forward was forced off with an injury that could now shape both his club run-in and his country’s plans for the summer, Soccernet.ng reports. The Atlético Madrid attacker had been one of the standout performers on the pitch, scoring […]

Goldberg Lager Beer has unveiled Back to Bar, a new consumer campaign built around how Nigerians already experience football: in bars, with friends, and in real time. The campaign was introduced at a press briefing held at the Lagos Brewery Bar on Friday, April 17, where media, football enthusiasts, and respected voices in the game [...] The post Goldberg Launches ‘Back To Bar’, Giving 10 Fans The Chance To Watch The Super Eagles Live In The UK And Lisbon appeared first on Complete Sports.

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has given a rare insight into what drives his Super Eagles team-mate Victor Osimhen, describing the striker’s mentality as “sick” in a positive sense, Soccernet.ng reports. Speaking on the Best Mode On podcast with Adebayo Akinfenwa, Iwobi explained that Osimhen’s determination to win sets him apart from many other players in […]

For decades, sports betting in the Middle East operated almost entirely underground. Religious and cultural restrictions kept gambling activities informal and offshore. That picture is changing fast. The UAE established the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) in 2023, signaling a serious move toward regulated gaming. The $3.9 billion Wynn Resorts project in Ras Al [...] The post How Sports Betting Is Expanding Across The Middle East: New Markets, Crypto Platforms, And Prediction Trading appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala has shared her thoughts on the ongoing Premier League title race between Manchester City and Arsenal, Soccernet.ng reports. The 2025-26 Premier League title race has taken another dramatic turn as the season heads into its final stretch, with the Gunners’ lead at the top now down to only three points following their […]

The Nigeria National League, NNL, has announced that the official draw for the 2025/2026 Super 4 Playoffs will take place on April 24, 2026. The draw ceremony will hold at the Marriott Hotel Ikeja, Lagos, setting the stage for the final showdown of an intense season. The Super 4 tournament, which will determine the overall [...] The post Lagos To Host NNL Super 4 Draw April 24 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Imama Amapakabo, Head Coach of Abia Warriors, says his team’s relocation to Enyimba International Stadium, Aba, for their home matches in the ongoing 2025/2026 NPFL season has turned out to be a ‘blessing in disguise’, Completesports.com reports. Abia Warriors Beat Ikorodu City To Boost Top-Four Push On Sunday, 19 April, two first-half goals from Paul [...] The post NPFL: Abia Warriors Coach Amapakabo Hails Aba Temporary Home As ‘Blessing In Disguise’ appeared first on Complete Sports.

Hellas Verona striker Gift Orban was involved in a post-match altercation with a fan outside the Stadio Bentegodi following the club’s 1-0 defeat to AC Milan on Saturday evening,reports Completesports.com. According to Corriere dello Sport, Orban was angry with the outcome of the game, and declined to stop for a photograph with a supporter. The [...] The post Super Eagles Striker Involved Bust-Up With Fan In Italy appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika is set for a spell on the sidelines after sustaining an injury in Club Brugge's loss to title rivals Royale Union SG on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The Nigeria midfielder turned 25 yesterday, so it would have been sweet to celebrate the occasion with a win. Unfortunately for him, it did […]

Ex-Leeds and Fulham striker Ross McCormack suffered a brutal first-round defeat on his boxing debut, talkSPORT reports. The 39-year-old Scot, who also enjoyed spells with Aston Villa and Rangers during his playing days, laced up his gloves in a charity boxing match against former Leeds teammate Matt Kilgallon. The fight was a part of the [...] The post Ex-Premier League Star Suffers First Round Knockout In Boxing Debut appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala believes the Oklahoma City Thunder (OKC) will win the 2026 NBA Playoffs and achieve back-to-back championships. Recall that the Oklahoma City Thunder began their title defense with a 119-84 rout of the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series on Sunday. Reacting to the victory, [...] The post Why Oklahoma City Thunder Will Win 2026 NBA Playoffs –Oshoala appeared first on Complete Sports.

Celtic manager Martin O’Neil has heaped plaudits on Kelechi Iheanacho after the striker inspired the club to a Scottish Cup semi-final victory over St Mirren on Sunday,reports Completesports.com. Substitute Iheanacho scored twice in extra-time to help Celtic record a 6-2 win over the Buddies. The first was a near post header from a James Forrest [...] The post Scottish Cup: Celtic Coach Raves About Super- Sub Iheanacho appeared first on Complete Sports.

Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has explained why Ademola Lookman was replaced in the Copa del Rey final with Real Sociedad on Saturday. Lookman was in Simeone’s starting lineup at the weekend and was on target after drawing his side level just after the hour mark. However, just like in most of the games [...] The post Why Lookman Was Substituted In Copa del Rey Final —Simeone appeared first on Complete Sports.

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has expressed his desire to leave Anfield in the right way after scoring in his final Merseyside derby during the Reds’ dramatic 2-1 victory over Everton. Salah may have endured a challenging final season, but he delivered when it mattered most for Liverpool, opening the scoring in a dramatic 2-1 victory [...] The post Salah: I Want To Leave Liverpool In The Right Way appeared first on Complete Sports.

Kelechi Iheanacho was delighted with his goals, and outcome of Celtic’s Scottish Cup encounter against St Mirren. Iheanacho came on with seven minutes remaining in the semi-final encounter. The Nigeria international made massive impact in extra-time, scoring twice to help the Hoops book their place in next month’s final against Dunfermline Athletic. The first was [...] The post Iheanacho: Celtic Worked Hard For Scottish Cup Win Over St Mirren appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigerian forward Henry Onyekuru is facing an uncertain situation at Gençlerbirliği following reports of poor form and disciplinary concerns. Turkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu revealed that the player missed one of the club’s training sessions this week. Gençlerbirliği technical staff submitted a report highlighting what they described as inadequate and unmotivated performances. The club is expected [...] The post Onyekuru Faces Uncertain Future at Gençlerbirliği appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu failed to find the target as Trabzonspor were held to a frustrating 1-1 home draw against Basaksehir, Soccernet.ng reports. ​After missing last week’s stalemate at Alanyaspor, Onuachu returned to the starting lineup at Papara Park. Heading into the fixture, Trabzonspor sat third in the Süper Lig, trailing leaders Galatasaray by […]

Atletico Madrid endured a heartbreaking night in the Copa del Rey final, losing on penalties to Real Sociedad. The match began in stunning fashion as Ander Barrenetxea fired Real Sociedad ahead in the opening minute, registering the fastest goal in the competition’s history. Atletico responded in the 19th minute through Ademola Lookman, who finished off [...] The post Copa del Rey: Lookman Denied first Silverware with Atletico Madrid appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

The Premier League title race took a tilt in Manchester City‘s favour this evening after they sealed a 2-1 win over Arsenal at the Etihad, Soccernet.ng reports. Pep Guardiola's side came into today's clash six points off the league leaders, although they have a game in hand. Still, they needed three points to be in […]

Sunday’s meeting between Manchester City and Arsenal was billed as a potential title decider. While the race is not over mathematically, a huge hammerblow was dealt at the Etihad Stadium. It was Pep Guardiola’s City who emerged victorious, snatching a nervy 2–1 win to move just three points behind Arsenal in the standings ahead of [...] The post Supercomputer Predicts EPL Title Winner After Man City’s Win Over Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports.