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Modric: Real Madrid Don’t Tolerate Mediocrity
AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric has disclosed that his former club, Real Madrid, always want to maintain a high level and won’t tolerate mediocrity. Speaking with Arena Sport, Modric stated that playing for Los Blancos was one of the best periods of his football career. “It wasn’t easy, because I spent 13 years at the [...] The post Modric: Real Madrid Don’t Tolerate Mediocrity appeared first on Complete Sports.
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UCL: Guardiola Accepts Blame For Man City’s Shock Home Loss To Leverkusen
Pep Guardiola took the blame for Manchester City’s 2-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League after making 10 changes to his starting line-up. Guardiola decided to make 10 changes from his side’s Premier League defeat to Newcastle United on Saturday. Nico Gonzalez was the only survivor from the trip to St James’ [...] The post UCL: Guardiola Accepts Blame For Man City’s Shock Home Loss To Leverkusen appeared first on Complete Sports.
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I Feel Great At 36 –Aubameyang
Marseille striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has reiterated that he’s feeling great even at 36. The Gabonese international stated this after he scored two goals to help Marseille overcome Newcastle 2-1 in Tuesday’s Champions League. Reacting after the game, Aubameyang told TNT Sport that he has no plans of slowing down yet. Read Also:Boniface Backed To End [...] The post I Feel Great At 36 –Aubameyang appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Boniface Backed To End Barren Run At Werder Bremen
Former Werder Bremen strikers Claudio Pizarro and Martin Harnik have backed Victor Boniface to end his goalless run at the club, reports Completesports.com. Boniface joined the Greens on a season-long loan from from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer. The Nigeria international has yet to score in nine games for Horst Steffen’s side. Harnik Backs Boniface [...] The post Boniface Backed To End Barren Run At Werder Bremen appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Real Madrid Preparing €100m To Sign Osimhen
Spanish giants Real Madrid are weighing up €100 million for Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, according to Fichajes. Osimhen on the radar of Real Madrid is gaining more and more importance as part of the plan to free up Kylian Mbappé from his role as a center forward and return him to his [...] The post Real Madrid Preparing €100m To Sign Osimhen appeared first on Complete Sports.
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UCL: We Showed We Can Do It Against Anyone –Delap Speaks On Chelsea’s Win Against Barcelona
Liam Delap has said Chelsea’s impressive win against Barcelona is an indication that they can do it against any top side. The Blues produced a hugely impressive performance to thump Barcelona 3-0. Chelsea broke the deadlock before the half-hour mark as Marc Cucurella’s work down the flank and Pedro Neto’s goal-bound flick saw Jules Kounde [...] The post UCL: We Showed We Can Do It Against Anyone –Delap Speaks On Chelsea’s Win Against Barcelona appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Estevao Equals Mbappe, Haaland Champions League Scoring Feat
Estevao equaled Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland UEFA Champions League scoring feat, after he got on the score sheet in Chelsea’s 3-0 win against Barcelona on Tuesday night. The second goal of the night was scored by the young sensation Estevao after Jules Kounde put the ball inside his own net. Estevao (18 years and [...] The post Estevao Equals Mbappe, Haaland Champions League Scoring Feat appeared first on Complete Sports.
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UCL: Tella Features In Leverkusen’s Win At Man City, Chelsea Beat 10-Man Barcelona
Super Eagles winger Nathan Tella featured as a substitute in Bayer Leverkusen’s stunning 2-0 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night. Tella, who made his return to action in Leverkusen’s 3-1 victory over Wolfsburg last weekend after a two-month injury layoff replaced Christian Kofane eight minutes from time. It was the [...] The post UCL: Tella Features In Leverkusen’s Win At Man City, Chelsea Beat 10-Man Barcelona appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Premier League Not For The Weak –De Ligt
Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt has advised the Red Devils to step up the standard of their game if they are to make any challenge in the Premier League. He made this known after the team’s 1-0 loss to Everton in Monday’s league game. In a chat with TribalFootball, De Ligt reckons Everton were [...] The post Premier League Not For The Weak –De Ligt appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NPFL: Osigwe Admits Pressure In Handling Kun Khalifat Rebuild
Former Nigeria Forward Under Pressure After First NPFL Assignment   Emmanuel Osigwe, Head Coach of newly promoted Kun Khalifat FC, has exclusively admitted to Completesports.com that he is under pressure to deliver on his mandate to steer The Pride of the Imolites to greater heights in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The former Nigeria [...] The post NPFL: Osigwe Admits Pressure In Handling Kun Khalifat Rebuild appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Fredrick Set To Miss AFCON 2025 With Injury
Super Eagles defender Benjamin Fredrick is set to miss 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a knee injury, reports Completesports.com. Fredrick sustained the injury during training at Belgian Pro League club Dender last week Friday. The 20-year-old impressed on his debut for Nigeria against the Reggae Boys of Jamaica in May. The versatile defender has [...] The post Fredrick Set To Miss AFCON 2025 With Injury appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Ghana’s Gyan Tips Nigeria and Two Others as Favourites for AFCON 2025
Ghanaian football icon, Asamoah Gyan has backed Nigeria, Ivory Coast, and Morocco as the three strongest contenders to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), set to take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026. Gyan shared his thoughts while speaking to CAF Media on the red carpet at the [...] The post Ghana’s Gyan Tips Nigeria and Two Others as Favourites for AFCON 2025 appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Yakubu Ayegbeni Blasts Super Eagles After World Cup Miss, Slams Tactics, and Longstanding NFF Issues
Former Super Eagles forward, Yakubu Ayegbeni has launched a scathing criticism of Nigeria’s senior men’s national team following their failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. Ayegbeni questioned the attitude of the current strikers, the tactical approach under head coach Eric Chelle, and persistent financial mismanagement in Nigerian football. “Other Strikers are Just Happy [...] The post Yakubu Ayegbeni Blasts Super Eagles After World Cup Miss, Slams Tactics, and Longstanding NFF Issues appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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CAS Clears Super Eagles’ Group Opponent For AFCON 2025
The Taifa Stars of Tanzania have been cleared by the Court of Arbitration for Sport ,CAS, to participate at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nation, reports Completesports.com. The CAS announced on Tuesday it has dismissed the appeal filed by the Guinean Football Federation (FEGUIFOOT) to overturn Tanzania’s qualification for AFCON 2025. Guinea argued that Tanzania [...] The post CAS Clears Super Eagles’ Group Opponent For AFCON 2025 appeared first on Complete Sports.
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It’s Time To Recognise How African Football Is the Missing Voice We Are Searching For
African football has been treated like a side supporting act in one of the biggest sports the world has to offer. Even though this continent has the athletic abilities and passion just fine, global football associations don’t seem to acknowledge the voice from Africa. It’s strange when you think about it, football is a world [...] The post It’s Time To Recognise How African Football Is the Missing Voice We Are Searching For appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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UCL: Arsenal Must Be Aggressive, Efficient Against Bayern Munich –Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has called on the Gunners to show more aggression and efficiency ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Bayern Munich. Both teams have won their opening four matches in the Champions League league phase, and Bayern sit top of the table only on goal difference, so this will be a feisty [...] The post UCL: Arsenal Must Be Aggressive, Efficient Against Bayern Munich –Arteta appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko Unveils Plan for Public ‘White Paper’ on Sports Sector Reforms
Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has announced that a comprehensive white paper containing all issues, recommendations, and proposed reforms discussed at The Big Sports Dialogue 1.0 will be produced and made accessible to the public. Speaking during the summit, Dikko emphasized that the white paper will not be a closed [...] The post NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko Unveils Plan for Public ‘White Paper’ on Sports Sector Reforms appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Osimhen Faces Late Fitness Test Ahead of Galatasaray’s Champions League Fixture
Nigerian striker and Galatasaray star, Victor Osimhen is facing a race against the clock to be fit for Tuesday evening’s UEFA Champions League league-phase clash against Belgian side, Union SG at Rams Park. Head coach Okan Buruk confirmed that the Nigerian striker’s availability will be determined just hours before kick-off, with the club’s medical team [...] The post Osimhen Faces Late Fitness Test Ahead of Galatasaray’s Champions League Fixture appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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NWFL: Bayelsa Queens Tackle Edo Queens In Season Opener
Holders Bayelsa Queens will take on Edo Queens in the opening fixture of the 2025/26 Nigeria Women Football League ,NWFL, Premiership season on Wednesday, reports Completesports.com. The mouth watering South South derby is slated for the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa. Bayelsa Queens dethroned Moses Aduku’s side at the NWFL Super Six in Ikenne earlier in [...] The post NWFL: Bayelsa Queens Tackle Edo Queens In Season Opener appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Joy Omewa Scores Again as Fortuna Hjørring Defeats Køge
Super Falcons’ in-form forward, Joy Omewa continued her blistering scoring run in Denmark, delivering the match-winning goal as Fortuna Hjørring battled from behind to defeat league leaders Køge 2–1 on Saturday. The victory closes the gap at the top of the table and sets the tone ahead of the crucial Danish league playoffs. Joy Omewa [...] The post Joy Omewa Scores Again as Fortuna Hjørring Defeats Køge appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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CAF Champions League: Rivers United Will Bounce Back To Winning Ways Vs RS Berkane –Amoo
Former Shooting Stars coach Fatai Amoo says he’s optimistic Rivers United will bounce back to winning ways against RS Berkane in the CAF Champions League. Recall that the reigning Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champion was thrashed 3-0 by Pyramids FC at the weekend in group A. Read Also:Ejuke Laments Sevilla’s Defeat To Espanyol Speaking [...] The post CAF Champions League: Rivers United Will Bounce Back To Winning Ways Vs RS Berkane –Amoo appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Rivers United Outclassed as Pyramids Hits Hat-Trick in CAF Champions League Opener
Rivers United suffered a disheartening start to their 2025–2026 CAF Champions League campaign after a dominant 3–0 defeat to Pyramids FC, with Egyptian youngster, Ahmed Atef El Sayed delivering a breathtaking hat-trick to sink the Nigerian side in Cairo on Sunday. The 22-year-old forward produced the performance of the night, scoring all three goals and [...] The post Rivers United Outclassed as Pyramids Hits Hat-Trick in CAF Champions League Opener appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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UCL: Arsenal Get Major Fitness Boost Ahead Of Bayern Munich Clash
Arsenal have been handed a huge boost after Martin Odegaard training ahead of their Champions League clash with Bayern Munich, The Standard reports. Odegaard has been sidelined since early October with a knee injury but is closing in on a return and is pushing to make his comeback at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday. Viktor Gyokeres [...] The post UCL: Arsenal Get Major Fitness Boost Ahead Of Bayern Munich Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Souness Criticizes Salah’s Work Rate At Liverpool
Liverpool legend Graeme Souness has slammed Reds star Mohamed Salah’s work rate for the club this ongoing season. In a chat with talkSPORT, Souness stated that the 33-year-old has been ineffectual in attack, while other teams have also used his perceived defensive weaknesses as a way to get at the Reds. ‘How long have we [...] The post Souness Criticizes Salah’s Work Rate At Liverpool appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Don’t Live In An Unrealistic World –Nadal Advises Yamal
Tennis great Rafael Nadal has advised Barcelona star Lamine Yamal to surround himself with people that will always tell him the truth. At just 18 years old, the international is already a household name, dazzling on the pitch with a style that is unrivaled by his own. However, with every stunning goal or assist, there [...] The post Don’t Live In An Unrealistic World –Nadal Advises Yamal appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NBA Africa Announces 10 Finalists For Second Triple-Double Accelerator Demo Day
NBA Africa Triple-Double Accelerator Expands Its Reach   NBA Africa on Tuesday 25 November 2025 announced the 10 startup companies from five African countries that have been selected as finalists as part of the second edition of NBA Africa Triple-Double Accelerator, which the league launched last year to support the continent’s technology ecosystem and the [...] The post NBA Africa Announces 10 Finalists For Second Triple-Double Accelerator Demo Day appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Alice Ogebe Falls as Nigerian Trio & TP Mazembe Clinch Bronze at CAF Women’s Champions League
Four Nigeria players were in action in the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League third place match, as TP Mazembe secured the bronze medal with a 3–1 victory over hosts FC Masar in Egypt. Rosemary Adesina, Glory Edet, and Yemisi Samuel played key roles on Friday as TP Mazembe secured the third medal, defeating their Compatriot, [...] The post Alice Ogebe Falls as Nigerian Trio & TP Mazembe Clinch Bronze at CAF Women’s Champions League appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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UCL: Wirtz Misses Liverpool Training Ahead Of PSV Clash
Florian Wirtz missed training with Liverpool on Tuesday, in a major blow to Arne Slot’s struggling side, Mirror reports. The German international picked up an injury during November’s international break, and missed the Reds’ 3-0 thumping from Nottingham Forest on Saturday. However, Wirtz was not the only Liverpool star absent from training this week. Jeremie [...] The post UCL: Wirtz Misses Liverpool Training Ahead Of PSV Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Vardy’s Luxurious £2m Italian Home Robbed As Thieves Steal Cash, Watches, Jewellery
Jamie Vardy and his wife Rebekah’s new Italian villa was burgled at the weekend by a group of thieves, it has emerged. The former Premier League winner and his wife moved to Italy in the summer after Vardy joined Cremonese. But they were burgled while he played against AS Roma on Sunday, according to The [...] The post Vardy’s Luxurious £2m Italian Home Robbed As Thieves Steal Cash, Watches, Jewellery appeared first on Complete Sports.
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English Clubs Scramble For Super Falcons Striker
Super Falcons striker Joy Omewa is on the radar of three English Women’s Super League, WSL, clubs Aston Villa, Brighton, and West Ham United, reports Completesports.com. Omewa has caught the eye since her arrival at Danish club Fortuna Hjorring. The 22-year-old scored 25 goals to help Fortuna Hjorring secure a domestic and cup double last [...] The post English Clubs Scramble For Super Falcons Striker appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Falcons Absent as Other African Nations Secure International Friendly Games
The Super Falcons of Nigeria face risk of idle international window as NFF scrambles for opponents, in the ongoing final women’s international window of 2025, which opened yesterday (Monday). The women national team now head into a crucial period without competitive action, which has raised concerns about the team’s preparation ahead of next year’s continental [...] The post Super Falcons Absent as Other African Nations Secure International Friendly Games appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Ejuke Laments Sevilla’s Defeat To Espanyol
Chidera Ejuke can’t hide his disappointment following Sevilla’s 2-1 defeat to Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium on Monday. Matias Almeyda’s side’s dominated the game in the first half but were let down by their poor finishing. Gabriel Suazo, Peque, and Adams Akor were all denied by Espanyol goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic before the break. Espanyol took [...] The post Ejuke Laments Sevilla’s Defeat To Espanyol appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Nigerian-Born Defender Named In South Africa’s Preliminary Squad
Nigerian-born defender Ime Okon has been included in South Africa’s preliminary squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Head coach Hugo Broos selected 54 players in the squad, which he will later cut to 24. Okon, 21, was born to a Nigerian father and South African mother. The centre-back has made five appearances for [...] The post AFCON 2025: Nigerian-Born Defender Named In South Africa’s Preliminary Squad appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Amorim: Chido Obi Made His Debut Too Early For Man United
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has disclosed that Red Devils youngster Chido Obi was rushed to the first team too early. Obi joined Manchester United after impressing with Arsenal’s under-18s, where he scored 32 goals in 23 games. However, he left Arsenal as he didn’t see a clear pathway to the first team. When he [...] The post Amorim: Chido Obi Made His Debut Too Early For Man United appeared first on Complete Sports.
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‘I Scored A Crucial Penalty’ –Onuachu Reacts After Trabzonspor’s Win Vs Basaksehir FK
Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has expressed satisfaction with his performance as Trabzonspor defeated Basaksehir FK 4-3 in Monday’s Turkish League game. Recall that the Nigerian international scored from the penalty spot, marking his ninth league goal this season. Reacting after the game, Onuachu told Spor Arena that picking the three points is the most [...] The post ‘I Scored A Crucial Penalty’ –Onuachu Reacts After Trabzonspor’s Win Vs Basaksehir FK appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Fulham Boss Challenges Chukwueze To Fight For Starting Shirt
Fulham head coach Marco Silva has challenged Samuel Chukwueze to fight for a starting role in the team, reports Completesports.com. Chukwueze joined the Whites on a season-long loan in the summer. The 26-year-old has made five substitute appearances for the West London club. The Nigeria international provided a wonderful assist for Raul Jimenez’s late goal [...] The post Fulham Boss Challenges Chukwueze To Fight For Starting Shirt appeared first on Complete Sports.
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