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Super Eagles Defender Set For Galatasaray Transfer
Club Brugge star Raphael Onyedika has accepted to join Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray when the transfer window reopens in January, reports Completesports.com. The Nigeria international was linked with a move to the Yellow and Reds in the summer but opted to remain with Club Brugge. Onyedika has now given Galatasaray green light to open [...] The post Super Eagles Defender Set For Galatasaray Transfer appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Will Pick Maximum Three Points Vs Tunisia –Ex International
Former Nigerian international Ahmed Garba says he’s optimistic the Super Eagles will pick up the maximum three points against Tunisia in tonight’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group C clash. Recall that a win for either side will seal qualification to the round of 16 of the tournament, having won their respective opening games against [...] The post AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Will Pick Maximum Three Points Vs Tunisia –Ex International appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: My Grandfather Cinvinced Me To Play For Algeria –Zidane
Algerian goalkeeper Luca Zidane has disclosed that his grandfather convinced him to represent his fatherland at the international level. Despite being eligible to play for France, the World Cup-winning nation of his legendary father, Zinedine Zidane’s son chose to represent Algeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Speaking with Cafonline after making his first [...] The post AFCON 2025: My Grandfather Cinvinced Me To Play For Algeria –Zidane appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Tunisia Ready For ‘Strong Opponent’ Super Eagles — Trabelsi
Tunisia head coach Sami Trabelsi has declared his team ready for battle against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, reports Completesports.com. The Carthage Eagles will be targeting a place in the Round of 16 when they confront Éric Chelle’s men in their Group C encounter in Fès tonight. The North Africans started their campaign with a [...] The post AFCON 2025: Tunisia Ready For ‘Strong Opponent’ Super Eagles — Trabelsi appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: We’ll Give Everything To Beat Super Eagles — Tunisia Defender Taibi
Montassar Talbi says the Carthage Eagles will give everything to get a win against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, reports Completesports.com. Sami Trabelsi’s side wil be up against Nigeria in their second group game at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday (today). The encounter is slated for the Complexe Sportif de Fès. Tunisia [...] The post AFCON 2025: We’ll Give Everything To Beat Super Eagles — Tunisia Defender Taibi appeared first on Complete Sports.
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The Lush, Green Grass Of AFCON 2025! — Odegbami
AFCON 2025 Sets Early Festival Standards AFCON 2025 has ticked most of the boxes in the measure of a great African football festival even in the first week since it started. The low attendances at many of the matches are probably the only ‘set back’ so far. The opening ceremony was beautiful, simple in execution [...] The post The Lush, Green Grass Of AFCON 2025! — Odegbami appeared first on Complete Sports.
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We Have It At The Back Of Our Mind To Win The AFCON –Onuachu
Paul Onuachu has said coming to this year’s AFCON in Morocco, he and his Super Eagles colleagues already have it at the back of their mind that they have to win the tournament. The Super Eagles will be back in action on Saturday night when they will face Group C leaders Tunisia. While the Super [...] The post We Have It At The Back Of Our Mind To Win The AFCON –Onuachu appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Diaz, Sinayoko Score As Morocco Hold Mali
Brahim Díaz and Lassine Sinayoko scored via penalty as Morocco played out a 1-1 draw against Mali in Friday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The first half was intense, with Mali showing a solid, physical game that made the opening 30 minutes a real midfield battle. Morocco gradually increased their tempo and created chances, but [...] The post AFCON 2025: Diaz, Sinayoko Score As Morocco Hold Mali appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: We’ll Do Everything Possible To Get The Job Done Against Tunisia –Dele-Bashiru
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has said the Super Eagles will make sure they do everything possible to overcome Tunisia. The Super Eagles will take on Tunisia in their second Group C match in Fes on Saturday. Tunisia are top of the group thanks to their 3-1 win against Uganda while the Super Eagles pipped Tanzania 2-1. “I [...] The post AFCON 2025: We’ll Do Everything Possible To Get The Job Done Against Tunisia –Dele-Bashiru appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Chukwueze: AFCON Deserves Greater Respect
Nigeria winger Samuel Chukwueze has said it is important for the Africa Cup of Nations to be respected by the football world. European clubs have constantly criticised the timing of the AFCON. Teams in the Premier League are always mostly affected, with some of them losing their players for up to one month. Chukwueze believed [...] The post Chukwueze: AFCON Deserves Greater Respect appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Zambia, Comoros End In Stalemate
Zambia and Comoros kept their hope of qualifying for the next round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations still alive after playing the first goalless draw of the tournament. The game got off to a lively start as Comoros provided the first big chance in the opening 10 minutes as Myziane Maolida latched onto [...] The post AFCON 2025: Zambia, Comoros End In Stalemate appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Egypt Overcome South Africa To Qualify For Round Of 16
The Pharaohs of Egypt sealed a place in the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-0 victory over South Africa at the Stade d’Agadir. The two teams came into the contest on the back of wins against Zimbabwe and Angola. Mohamed Salah scored the winning goal from the penalty [...] The post AFCON 2025: Egypt Overcome South Africa To Qualify For Round Of 16 appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Angola, Zimbabwe Share Spoils In Marrakech
Angola and Zimbabwe battled to a 1-1 draw in their Group B clash at the Stade de Marrakech on Friday. The regional rivals, who lost their opening fixtures to South Africa and Egypt were looking to get their campaign back on track, but instead settled for a share of the spoils. Angola took control of [...] The post AFCON 2025: Angola, Zimbabwe Share Spoils In Marrakech appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: We Want To Finish Top Of Our Group –Tunisia Captain, Sassi
Tunisia captain Ferjani Sassi has said the target of the Carthage Eagles is to finish top of Group C. Sassi disclosed this in Friday’s presser, while previewing Tunisia’s second group match with Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Tunisia currently top the group thanks to their 3-1 win against Uganda in their first match. The Super Eagles occupy [...] The post AFCON 2025: We Want To Finish Top Of Our Group –Tunisia Captain, Sassi appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Nigeria Vs Tunisia Will Be Tough –Udeze
Former Nigerian international Ifeanyi Udeze believes the game between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia will be tough ahead of Saturday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The encounter will see both teams looking for a win to book their next ticket for the knockout stages of the tournament. However, in [...] The post AFCON 2025: Nigeria Vs Tunisia Will Be Tough –Udeze appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Will Beat Tunisia — Bassey
Calvin Bassey is in confident mood going into Nigeria’s clash with the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia, reports Completesports.com. Nigeria and Tunisia will clash in a Group C fixture at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. The highly anticipated encounter is slated for the Complexe Sportif de Fès. The Carthage Eagles defeated Eric Chelle’s [...] The post AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Will Beat Tunisia — Bassey appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Arsenal Can Win Every Competition –Saliba
Arsenal defender William Saliba has disclosed that the Gunners have done enough to win every competition this season. Recall that the Gunners are top of the Premier League table at Christmas and also alive in the Carabao Cup and Champions League. Speaking with the club’s website, the France international stated Arsenal are capable of winning [...] The post Arsenal Can Win Every Competition –Saliba appeared first on Complete Sports.
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We Still Talk About Our Defeat To Tunisia At AFCON 2021 –Super Eagles Captain, Ndidi
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has said he and his teammates still talk about their defeat to Tunisia at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The Super Eagles went into their round of 16 clash with Tunisia as clear favourites after winning all their group matches. On their part, Tunisia managed to make [...] The post We Still Talk About Our Defeat To Tunisia At AFCON 2021 –Super Eagles Captain, Ndidi appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Southwark Council Offers Free Parking To Prevent Zipcar Exit From London
A last-minute effort is underway to persuade Zipcar to remain in London, with Southwark Council offering to waive parking permit fees worth hundreds of thousands of pounds. The council has proposed suspending permit charges until April 2027 for 138 fixed Zipcar bays across the borough. It has also offered to waive fees for 60 additional […] The post Southwark Council Offers Free Parking To Prevent Zipcar Exit From London appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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AFCON 2025: Chelle Hints At Change Of Tactics Against Tunisia
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has hinted that he could tweak his tactics for Saturday’s Group C clash with Tunisia. The Super Eagles would hope to make it back-to-back wins when they face Tunisia in Fes. Both teams will go into the contest on the back of wins in their first matches. While the [...] The post AFCON 2025: Chelle Hints At Change Of Tactics Against Tunisia appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Match Preview: AFCON 2025; Nigeria Vs Tunisia
Welcome to Complete Sports Update, where we bring you the trending stories in the world of sports. Today, we’re doing a match preview of the Super Eagles AFCON 2025 second group match vs Tunisia. We’ll also cover technical insights into the Super Eagles coach; Eric Chelle’s tactics. Related: Match Preview: AFCON 2025; Nigeria vs Tanzania [...] The post Match Preview: AFCON 2025; Nigeria Vs Tunisia appeared first on Complete Sports.
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OFFICIAL: Troost-Ekong Receives MFR National Honour from President Tinubu
Former Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong have been formally conferred with the Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Following this, Troost-Ekong has been immensely proud and grateful while describing the moment as deeply emotional for himself and his family. This achievement is a fitting national recognition for a [...] The post OFFICIAL: Troost-Ekong Receives MFR National Honour from President Tinubu appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 44: Emmanuel Adebayor On His Career Trajectory
Born and raised in Togo to Nigerian parents, Emmanuel Adebayor overcame poverty to play for some of the biggest clubs in the world, including Arsenal, Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Tottenham Hotspur. He is widely regarded as an African football legend. Amidst his numerous achievements, Adebayor has never lost sight of where he comes from. [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 44: Emmanuel Adebayor On His Career Trajectory appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: CAF Appoints Malian Referee For Super Eagles Vs Tunisia
Mali’s Boubou Traore will be at the centre when Nigeria’e Super Eagles take on the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia in their Group C encounter at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, reports Completesports.com. Saturday’s encounter will hold at the Complexe Sportif de Fès. Traore is one of the highly respected referees on the continent. Senegal’s [...] The post AFCON 2025: CAF Appoints Malian Referee For Super Eagles Vs Tunisia appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EXCLUSIVE: Iroha Takes Possession Of Abacha-Promised AFCON ’94 House In Owerri
Ben Iroha, a former Nigeria defender, has exclusively told Completesports.com that he has taken possession of the house promised to members of the senior national team, the Super Eagles, by late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, as a reward for winning the Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia in 1994. The 56-year-old spoke to [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: Iroha Takes Possession Of Abacha-Promised AFCON ’94 House In Owerri appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Future Stars of Nigerian Football – The Next Generation of Super Eagles
Football in Nigeria has long been a source of pride, with the Super Eagles making an impact on the world stage. However, a new generation of young talent is emerging, ready to continue Nigeria’s legacy in the sport. These rising stars, making waves in top European clubs, are poised to take the Super Eagles to [...] The post Future Stars of Nigerian Football – The Next Generation of Super Eagles appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Mbappe Not On Same Level With Zidane –Leboeuf
France legend Frank Leboeuf has disclosed that Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe can never be on the same level with Zinedine Zidane. According to the Leboeuf, Zidane’s level is so high that Mbappé will not be able to reach it. He also added that while Mbappe is an exceptional goalscorer and intelligent player, controversies in [...] The post Mbappe Not On Same Level With Zidane –Leboeuf appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Bassey: Why I Almost Quit Football At 15
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has disclosed that he almost quit football after he failed to get a professional club. The Nigerian international had a difficult early career marked by persistence through many rejections from top London academies (like Leyton Orient, Crystal Palace, and Charlton), eventually finding his way to Leicester City’s youth system at [...] The post Bassey: Why I Almost Quit Football At 15 appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Collective Effort Will Be Crucial Against Tunisia –Oboabona Advises Eagles
Former Nigeria international Godfrey Oboabona has advised the Super Eagles to work as a team if they are to overcome Tunisia in Saturday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. A victory for Nigeria or Tunisia will guarantee qualification to the knockout stages of the tournament after the Super Eagles defeated Tanzania 2-1 in their opening game [...] The post AFCON 2025: Collective Effort Will Be Crucial Against Tunisia –Oboabona Advises Eagles appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Mali Captain Bissouma Doubtful For Morocco Clash
Mali captain Yves Bissouma is doubtful for the Group A clash with the Atlas Lions of Morocco, reports Completesports.com. The midfielder has been dealing with recovery of a recent injury. Bissouma missed Les Aigles opening fixture against Zambia on Monday. The 29-year-old’s presence at Thursday’s pre-match press conference offered assurance, but no clear answers. Head [...] The post AFCON 2025: Mali Captain Bissouma Doubtful For Morocco Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Tickets For Nigeria Vs Tunisia Sold Out
Tickets for Nigeria’s Super Eagles Africa Cup of Nations Group C clash with Tunisia at the Fez Stadium on Saturday have been sold out. According to ticket information on the CAF’s official platform, all three categories for the match were fully booked. Category 1 is priced at 300 Moroccan dirhams (N47,734), Category 2 at 200 [...] The post AFCON 2025: Tickets For Nigeria Vs Tunisia Sold Out appeared first on Complete Sports.
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African Legend Thumbs Up Morocco For Excellent Organisation Of AFCON 2025
Legendary former Egypt captain Ahmed Hassan has praised the organisation and rising standards of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, describing the tournament as “top-notch”. Hassan, a four-time AFCON champion, is in Morocco as one of CAF’s official Ambassadors, lending his voice and experience to a competition he once dominated with the Pharaohs [...] The post African Legend Thumbs Up Morocco For Excellent Organisation Of AFCON 2025 appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Enyimba Set To Unveil New Technical Adviser Ayeni
Deji Ayeni will officially take charge of nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions next week, reports Completesports.com. Lawrence Ukaegbu has been in temporary charge of the People’s Elephant since last month following the suspension of former technical adviser, Stanley Eguma. Eguma was suspended due to the team’s poor run of form. Read Also:NPFL: Olanrewaju [...] The post Enyimba Set To Unveil New Technical Adviser Ayeni appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Muller Likens Karl To Podolski
Former Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller has likened the Bavarians whizkid Lennart Karl to Lukas Podolski. The 17 year-old has had an outstanding first-half of the season with Bayern. Now with Vancouver Whitecaps, Muller told Süddeutsche Zeitung: “His shooting technique is truly extraordinary. He has an excellent finish, a crucial skill in modern football. Read [...] The post Muller Likens Karl To Podolski appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: I Want To Help My Team Progress To The Next Stage –Uganda’s 40-Year-Old Goalkeeper, Onyango
Experience Cranes of Uganda goalkeeper Dennis Onyango has said his aim is to help his side into the next stage of this year’s AFCON. Uganda did not get the best of starts in Morocco following a 3-1 loss to the Carthage. Onyango, 40, was not in action for his side as he was among the [...] The post AFCON 2025: I Want To Help My Team Progress To The Next Stage –Uganda’s 40-Year-Old Goalkeeper, Onyango appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: South Africa Not Afraid Of Salah, Marmoush — Broos
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has told his players not to be afraid of individual players in the Egyptian team. Egypt will be banking on the duo of Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush to beat Bafana Bafana. The duo were on target in the Pharaohs 2-1 over the Warriors of Zimbabwe in their opening [...] The post AFCON 2025: South Africa Not Afraid Of Salah, Marmoush — Broos appeared first on Complete Sports.
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