Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone has singled out Ademola Lookman for praise following the Nigerian star's display against Arsenal on Wednesday night, Soccernet.ng reports. Atlético Madrid forced the Premier League side to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal clash at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Viktor Gyökeres handed Arsenal […]

Former Super Eagles Head Coach, Gernot Rohr has revealed why Bayern Munich and France star, Michael Olise, rejected the opportunity to represent Nigeria. Olise has become one of the superstars in world football, winning multiple titles with Bayern Munich and earning rave reviews for his performances on the biggest stages. During his time as Super [...] The post ‘He Already Knew’ – Former Super Eagles Coach Confirms Why Michael Olise Rejected Nigeria appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Fulham are unwilling to pay €24m for Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze, Completesports.com reports. Chukwueze joined the Cottagers on loan from Serie A giants AC Milan last summer. The 26-year-old has make a big impression at the Craven Cottage, with the London club willing to make the deal permanent. The tricky winger has scored three goals, [...] The post Fulham Stall On €24m Deal For Chukwueze appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal legend Martin Keown has faulted the centre referee Danny Makkelie’s decision to disallow Ebere Eze penalty claim in the Gunners’ 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid in Wednesday’s first leg semi-final of the Champions League. Recall that the Atletico Madrid defender was initially adjudged to have fouled the Gunners winger, but Makkelie went against his [...] The post UCL: Eze Should Have Been Awarded A Penalty Vs Atletico Madrid –Keown appeared first on Complete Sports.

Bukayo Saka has said Arsenal will go into next week UEFA Champions League semifinal second leg clash with Atletico Madrid at the Emirates full of confidence. Saka continued his return from injury with a substitute appearance in the Spanish capital, where a penalty apiece from Viktor Gyokeres and Julian Alvarez now sees the last-four tie [...] The post UCL: We’re Going Into Second Leg With Atletico Full Of Confidence —Saka appeared first on Complete Sports.

Social media stars Habeeb ‘Portable’ Badmus and Carter Efe traded fresh threats ahead of their celebrity boxing bout at Chaos in the Ring 4, as the main event fighters Ezra Arenyeka and Godday Appah also exchanged sharp words at a face-off ahead of the May 1 card at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria [...] The post Portable, Carter Efe Talk Tough Ahead Chaos In The Ring 4 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Walmart (NASDAQ: WMT) has given investors a pair of fresh growth signals this week, expanding its Sam’s Club footprint in China while simultaneously rolling out one-hour delivery across more than 600 US locations, moves that put both Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) on notice as the retail giant fights for dominance on […] The post Walmart (NASDAQ: WMT) Doubles Down on China, One-Hour Delivery as Stock Hovers Near $1 Trillion Market Cap appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Arsenal had a late penalty controversially overturned following a VAR check in a pulsating 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, Sky Sports reports. Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman was in action for Atletico and saw action for 90 minutes. Referee Danny Makkelie pointed to the spot for [...] The post UCL: Lookman Features As Atletico Force Arsenal To 1-1 Draw In Semi-final First Leg appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester United legend Teddy Sheringham believes Tottenham should never have sacked Ange Postecoglou, calling the decision absurd despite the manager’s 17th-place Premier League finish in 2024-25. While Postecoglou delivered a Europa League title, the board fired him over poor league form and to avoid a relegation battle. In a chat with Tribal Football, Sheringham attributed [...] The post Sheringham: Tottenham Wrong To Have Sacked Postecoglou appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Super Eagles defender, Sam Sodje has expressed concern over the NFF’s current approach to recruiting foreign born players is problematic. Speaking in a chat with Brila.net, Sodje said he fully supports the inclusion of foreign based players. However, he stressed that the lack of attention given to home based players is creating an imbalance [...] The post Sodje Criticizes NFF Approach to Foreign Based Players appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has disclosed that he has prepared his team for a critical, high-stakes Europa League semi-final clash against Nottingham Forest. Emery has highlighted this as a special and historic moment, with Villa looking to reach a major final for the first time in 30 years. The Spanish tactician is demanding 100% [...] The post Europa League: I Want To Write A New Chapter –Emery Speaks Ahead Nottingham Forest Vs Aston Villa appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester City are hoping Ruben Dias will be fit and available for the final stretch of their Premier League title challenge, with the Portuguese centre back targeting a return to action in early May after being sidelined throughout April with an ankle injury sustained during the Champions League knockout stage clash against Real Madrid. Dias […] The post Ruben Dias Targets Early May Return as Manchester City’s Title Push Enters Critical Phase appeared first on Gooner Daily.

BigBear.ai Holdings (NYSE: BBAI) stock posted back to back gains of significant size heading into the final days of April, with the defense AI stock jumping 10.46% on Tuesday to close at $4.12 before carrying that momentum into Wednesday’s pre-market session. The move extended what has become a sustained grind higher from the low $3.30s […] The post BBAI Stock Surges Again as BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI) Builds Pre-Earnings Momentum appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Atlético Madrid assistant coach Luis Tevenet has described Ademola Lookman as the club’s best signing in the past seven years. The 28-year-old joined the Red and Whites from Serie A side Atalanta during the winter transfer window and has made an immediate impact. The Nigeria international has recorded seven goals and four assists in 18 [...] The post Lookman Atlético’s Best Signing In Seven Years — Tevenet appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport against a four‑year drugs ban imposed by the Football Association, BBC Sport reports. The Ukraine international, 25, has been sidelined for nearly 18 months after an “adverse finding in a routine urine test” led to a provisional suspension in December [...] The post Mudryk Hit With Four-Year Ban For Doping appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ola Aina is feeling confident and upbeat as Nottingham Forest prepare for their UEFA Europa League semi-final clash with Aston Villa, reports Completesports.com. Villa will travel to the City Ground for the first leg on Thursday night. Vítor Pereira’s side will head into the game in confident mood following last Friday’s 5-0 victory over Sunderland [...] The post Europa League: Nottingham Forest Ready For Aston Villa Test — Aina appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ademola Lookman has described Atletico Madrid’s UEFA Champions League semi-final clash against Arsenal as a difficult encounter. Speaking ahead of the high-stakes fixture in the UEFA Champions League, Lookman acknowledged the quality of the opposition and emphasized the importance of preparation and resilience. “It’s a tough opponent for sure, a team with a lot of [...] The post Lookman Anticipates Tough Arsenal Clash as Atletico Receive Injury Boost appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala has disclosed that Bayern Munich would have struggled to make the semi-final of the Champions League without goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. She made this known on the backdrop of Bayern Munich’s 4-5 loss to the Paris Saint-Germain in Tuesday’s first leg of the competition. Read Also:EXCLUSIVE: William Osula — Can Newcastle’s [...] The post UCL: Without Neuer, Bayern Munich Won’t Be In Semi-Final –Oshoala appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Nigeria international, Loveday Omoruyi has called for a major overhaul of the Super Eagles squad, insisting that the rebuilding process must begin immediately. Speaking on the current state of the team, Omoruyi stressed that several players still in the squad should be phased out to make room for younger talents. He noted that upcoming [...] The post ‘Nothing to Lose’ – Omoruyi Calls for Super Eagles Rebuild with Youth appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to change the marketing landscape as we know it. Hyper-targeted campaigns, personalized content at scale, and access to real-time market insights were things that weren’t possible before.  It’s no wonder sales and marketing teams are currently investing in what many call “the AI marketing roadmap” which is basically a plan on […] The post Why Email Warm Up Should Be a Priority in Your AI Marketing Roadmap appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Zimbabwe interim head coach Kaitano Tembo is relishing the prospect of his team’s upcoming Unity Cup clash against Nigeria’s Super Eagles, reports Completesports.com. The Warriors are set to take on the defending champions in a semi-final encounter at The Valley, the home ground of Sky Bet Championship side Charlton Athletic, on Tuesday, May 26. The [...] The post Unity Cup: Zimbabwe Coach Targets Strong Showing Against Super Eagles appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Nigerian international Mikel Obi believes that Chelsea winning the FA Cup and securing a Champions League spot is the only way to deem their 2025/26 season a success. Recall that the Blues will face Manchester City in the final of the FA Cup, but they are struggling to qualify for next year’s Champions League [...] The post Mikel: ‘Winning FA Cup And Not Qualifying For Champions League Won’t Be Regarded As Success At Chelsea’ appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will begin another long journey to the Olympic Games after learning their path in the qualifiers for Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, Soccernet.ng reports. The draw, conducted on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 at the headquarters of Confederation of African Football in Cairo, confirmed that the Super Falcons will face either Sudan or […]

Arsenal head into a defining night in their modern history as they face Atlético Madrid in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final on Wednesday. For Mikel Arteta and his players, the stakes could not be higher, a place in the final, and potentially the club’s first-ever European crown, is within touching distance. [...] The post Atlético Madrid vs Arsenal: Haram Ball on Champions League Horizon appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Al-Ahli star Riyad Mahrez has gifted custom-engraved Rolex watches, valued at approximately £17,000 each, to his teammates. This generous gesture celebrates their back-to-back AFC Champions League titles, with the luxury timepieces featuring engraved player names and the trophy. Read Also:‘I Didn’t Expect It’ — Fernandez Reacts To Scottish Premiership Team of the Year Honour Recall [...] The post Mahrez Gifts £17,000 Rolex Watches To Al Ahli Players For Winning Back-To-Back Asian Champions League Titles appeared first on Complete Sports.

Emmanuel Fernandez has admitted that his inclusion in the Scottish Premiership PFA Team of the Year came as a major surprise, Completesports.com reports. Fernandez was the only Rangers player named in the Team of the Year. Fernandez Thankful For Recognition The 24-year-old expressed gratitude to his teammates and the club’s staff for their support in [...] The post ‘I Didn’t Expect It’ — Fernandez Reacts To Scottish Premiership Team of the Year Honour appeared first on Complete Sports.

This piece is about the emergence of Newcastle striker, William Osula, as one of the options in this time that Super Eagles’ attack is not getting younger. Victor Osimhen (27) remains world-class, but he himself, Taiwo Awoniyi (27) and Paul Onuachu (31) are either in their late 20s or early 30s. Osimhen, being the attraction [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: William Osula — Can Newcastle’s Rising Striker Solve Super Eagles’ Succession Puzzle? appeared first on Complete Sports.

It looked like an early final and, seeing how the first leg of the semifinals went, the prediction made perfect sense. Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich offered a spectacle of footballing madness in a memorable match at the Parc des Princes. The Parisians took a minimal lead into next week’s second leg at the Allianz [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 91: PSG vs Bayern Munich UCL 1st Leg Review appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ademola Lookman is likely to to feature for Atletico Madrid in first-leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final against Arsenal. Reports indicate that Lookman trained with the first team over the past two days after recovering from an adductor injury. The injury kept out Lookman after Atleti’s Copa del Rey final defeat to Real Sociedad. [...] The post UEFA Champions League: Diego Simeone Drops Worrisome Update On Lookman appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

The final matchday of the revamped league phase promises to be one of the most dramatic nights in the tournament’s history. Almost every team needs a win, and goal difference becomes a kind of currency teams will use to “pay” for a place in the playoffs. Against this backdrop, over (goals) markets in certain matches [...] The post Motivation and goal difference on the final Champions League matchday could drive up scoring appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Former Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has given the Blues a cop-out to salvage a season that has been poor by their standards, Soccernet.ng reports. Heading into the 2025/2026 season, Chelsea were in good spirits after lifting the maiden edition of the 32-team FIFA Club World Cup. Things went sour towards the […]

African Players Stepped Up In Key Moments, Providing Goals, Balance, And Impact When Aston Villa Needed It Most The Best of the Best Aston Villa’s history doesn’t really move in straight lines. It jumps, peaks, drops, rebuilds and resets. And if you trace those moments closely enough, certain Aston Villa players keep showing up at [...] The post Top African Aston Villa players in History appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich delivered a record-breaking 5–4 UEFA Champions League semi-final first-leg thriller; a spectacle that reminded the world why the sport is called the beautiful game. Played at the iconic Parc des Princes, the nine-goal epic was the highest-scoring semi-final in decades, and arguably one of the greatest knockout matches ever witnessed. A [...] The post “FOOTBALL FROM THE GODS!” – PSG EDGE Bayern in NINE-GOAL Breathless Champions League Classic  appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Former Super Eagles midfielder John Obi Mikel has opened up on the real reason behind his exit from Chelsea back in 2017, Soccernet.ng reports. The 2013 AFCON winner joined the West London club in controversial circumstances in 2006, in a deal that also involved rivals Manchester United. He went on to spend 11 very successful years in West London before […]

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will take on the winner of the clash between Sudan and Comoros in the second round of the qualifiers for the 2028 Olympic Games. The draw ceremony took place at the headquarters of the Confederation of African Football, CAF, in Cairo, Egypt on Wednesday. The qualifiers are structured in five knockout rounds [...] The post 2028 Olympic Games Qualifiers: Super Falcons Await Sudan Or Comoros In Second Round appeared first on Complete Sports.

Clarence Seedorf believes Arsenal should be considered favourites to win the Champions League after Paris Saint-Germain’s 5-4 win against Bayern Munich on Tuesday night. PSG edged a thrilling match at the Parc des Princes with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele both scoring twice, while Joao Neves scored a header from a corner. Harry Kane, Michael [...] The post Why Arsenal Are Favourites To Win Champions League This Season –Seedorf appeared first on Complete Sports.