Ahmed Musa has been voted as the Sports Writers Association Of Nigeria (SWAN) Man of the Match, following his outstanding performance in his side’s EUROMATCH-NPFL27 matchday 4 win over Doma United on Sunday, completesport.com reports. Kano Pillars announced Musa as the winner of the award in a post on their official X handle. Musa was [...] The post EUROMATCH-NPFL: Ahmed Musa Wins Man Of The Match Award In Kano Pillars’ Dominant Win Over Doma United appeared first on Complete Sports.

Falconets head coach Moses Aduku remains optimistic about the future despite Nigeria’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, Completesports.com reports. Nigeria’s campaign came to an end after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia at Stadion Miejski LKS in Lodz on Sunday afternoon. Valerin Loboa scored a dramatic 92nd-minute winner to send Colombia [...] The post ‘The Future Is Bright’ — Aduku Draws Positives From Falconets’ U-20 WWC Exit appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal’s pace issues were laid bare during their match against Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday, with Gabriel Martinelli absent from the squad entirely. Without Martinelli available, the Gunners had no obvious outlet to exploit space in behind Brighton’s relentless and well-organised press throughout the afternoon. A closer look at the running statistics from the […] The post Cristhian Mosquera Tops Arsenal Speed Charts While David Raya Produces Surprise Showing Against Brighton appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Atlanta United picked up a crucial road victory on Saturday night, defeating the Portland Timbers 1-0 at a tense and competitive fixture in Portland, Oregon. Alexey Miranchuk was the difference-maker, finding the back of the net in the 28th minute to hand Atlanta United the lead they would never relinquish. The goal was a composed […] The post Alexey Miranchuk And Lucas Hoyos Combine To Secure Atlanta United’s 1-0 Win Against Portland Timbers appeared first on Gooner Daily.

FC Cincinnati have completed the signing of former Manchester United left-back Tyrell Malacia on a free transfer this September. The Dutch international, aged 27, has departed Old Trafford after his contract expired at the end of last season, ending his time in English football. Malacia has joined the MLS club on a deal running until […] The post Tyrell Malacia Signs For FC Cincinnati On Free Transfer After Manchester United Exit appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Steven Gerrard has delivered a blunt assessment of Tottenham Hotspur, arguing that opponents no longer fear facing them in the way they once did. The former Liverpool captain believes the departure of genuine world-class talent has left Spurs without the kind of player who can change a game single-handedly. Gerrard pointed specifically to Harry Kane, […] The post Steven Gerrard Says Tottenham Hotspur Are Stoppable Without Harry Kane, Gareth Bale Or Son Heung-min appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Nigeria’s Falconets have crashed out of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia in their quarter-final clash at the Stadion LKS in Łódź on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. Moses Aduku’s side were undone by a late goal after a largely cagey contest, ending Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the semi-finals […]

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of the upcoming international break with the Super Eagles of Nigeria due to injury, and coach Eric Chelle has already called up a replacement, Soccernet.ng reports. Before coach Chelle's list was announced on Thursday, Osimhen was not expected to be included due to a thigh injury that […]

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to lose talented defender Michael Kayode to the Italian senior team, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Kayode has been one of the best defenders in the Premier League since last season. He joined Brentford from Fiorentina in 2025, and he has been a consistent performer ever since. ​Last season, he featured […]

Venezia head coach Giovanni Stroppa has explained why John Yeboah stepped up to take a penalty kick ahead of Nigerian striker Akor Adams during their 2-0 defeat to Lazio on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. The newly promoted Serie A side’s poor start to their return to the top flight continued in front of their home fans as they suffered their fifth consecutive league defeat […]

Super Eagles forward Tolu Arokodare continued his impressive start to life at Ajax with another goal in their 2-2 draw against Excelsior on Saturday night, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian forward has enjoyed a superb start to the 2026/27 season and took his tally to six goals and two assists from nine appearances across all competitions, […]

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen watched painfully as Galatasaray suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Trabzonspor on Saturday, with CBS pundit Michael Lahoud questioning the players' character, Soccernet.ng reports. The reigning Turkish champions travelled to Papara Park hoping to maintain their unbeaten start to the Süper Lig season, but instead produced one of their poorest […]

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria's opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches and will not leave Turkey for Uyo, Soccernet.ng reports. The Galatasaray striker was initially included in Eric Chelle's 24-man squad for the qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau despite his fitness concerns. Nigeria's technical team had been hopeful that Osimhen […]

Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has handed Joseph Ede Oloko his first call-up to the Benin national team after the striker's outstanding season in Latvia, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old forward was named in Rohr's 25-man squad for Benin's opening TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against Burkina Faso and Mauritania, followed by […]

Chibuike Nwaiwu has revealed the message from new Trabzonspor manager Thomas Reis that helped the team stay focused during their stunning 4-0 victory over Galatasaray on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. Trabzonspor produced one of their biggest results of the Turkish Süper Lig season at Papara Park, beating the defending champions 4-0 and ending their unbeaten start […]

Kelechi Iheanacho has equalled a Bursaspor scoring record after extending his remarkable start to life in Turkey with another brace on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles striker scored twice as Bursaspor beat Batman Petrolspor 2-1 away from home in the Turkish 1. Lig to go clear at the top of the table. The result […]

Super Eagles striker Rafiu Durosinmi has set his sights on a remarkable 20-goal haul after making a stunning start to life at Belgian Pro League side Genk, Soccernet.ng reports. The 23-year-old has wasted little time justifying Genk's decision to make him the most expensive signing in the club's history, following his €10.5 million move from […]

Chelsea are reportedly failing to make the most of a player described as “too good” to be sidelined, according to growing discussion around the club. The Blues have faced mounting scrutiny over their squad management, with questions emerging about how they balance their considerable depth of attacking talent. Cole Palmer has been one of the […] The post Chelsea Overlooking Key Talent As Cole Palmer And Morgan Rogers Situation Raises Concern appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman has had some demands placed on him by Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone ahead of the Madrid derby tomorrow, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman joined Atletico from Atalanta during the winter transfer window and made an immediate impact, scoring nine goals and providing four assists in 24 appearances across all competitions during […]

Unai Emery has delivered a frank and unsparing verdict on Chelsea loanee Alejandro Garnacho, suggesting the winger is not yet ready to command a regular starting role at Aston Villa. The Aston Villa manager left Garnacho out of a recent matchday selection, and his explanation for the decision was characteristically direct and unsympathetic to the […] The post Unai Emery Issues Blunt Assessment Of Alejandro Garnacho Following Aston Villa Selection Snub appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Chibuzo Chibby Nwoko has chosen Nigeria over England at senior international level, with the Fulham midfielder accepting his first Super Eagles call-up for the friendly against Russia, Soccernet.ng reports. The 20-year-old has already represented England at Under-18 level, but his Nigerian family roots and a growing connection with the Super Eagles have helped shape his […]

Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has set a clear objective for the Super Eagles ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau later this month, Soccernet.ng reports. The three-time African champions will begin their campaign to qualify for the next edition of Africa’s biggest football tournament when they face Madagascar on […]

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has opened up on the changes to his role at Atletico Madrid this season and revealed how he is adapting to the demands of playing in different positions, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman joined the Spanish heavyweights earlier in the year and enjoyed a solid half-season after arriving from Atalanta. However, Atletico fell […]

Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Bromwich Albion have come together to issue a joint statement in advance of their highly anticipated Black Country derby fixture. The two clubs share one of English football’s most passionate and historically significant local rivalries, with matches between them always generating intense interest across the region. Derby fixtures between Wolves and […] The post Wolverhampton Wanderers And West Bromwich Albion Release Joint Statement Ahead Of Black Country Derby appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Nigeria have suffered a fresh setback in their hopes of convincing Lesley Ugochukwu to switch his international allegiance to the Super Eagles, Soccernet.ng reports. France Under-21 coach Gérald Baticle has included the Galatasaray midfielder in his latest 25-man squad for the final matches of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2027 qualifying campaign. The French Football […]

Napoli Women have officially completed the signing of Nigeria international defender Chidinma Okeke from Mexican club América Femenil, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old centre-back joined Napoli Women on a permanent transfer on Friday, September 18, and signed a two-year contract that will keep her at the Italian club until 2028. Okeke arrives in Italy after two […]

Nigeria's Flamingos made light work of their Ghanaian counterparts to secure a 4-2 win in their second match at the WAFU B U17 Girls Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. Despite playing much of the second half with ten girls, Nigeria showed their supremacy thanks to goals from Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, Harmony Chidi, Mary Dunstan and Kaosarat Akanji. More […]

Both Arsenal and Manchester United are keeping close tabs on Bayer Leverkusen’s Ibrahim Maza, with scouts from both clubs monitoring the 20-year-old extensively. The attacking midfielder joined Leverkusen in the summer of 2025 and has quickly attracted significant attention from some of Europe’s biggest clubs since his arrival. According to a report from Fussball News, […] The post Arsenal And Manchester United Scout €70m-Rated Bayer Leverkusen Star Ibrahim Maza appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Arsenal scored more goals from set-pieces than any other Premier League team last season, and somehow that became a criticism. Apparently, scoring from a corner does not count in quite the same way as finishing a 20-pass move. Nobody has explained why. The goal still goes on the scoreboard, and the points remain exactly the […] The post Arsenal’s Set-Piece Critics Are Missing The Point appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Eagles hopeful Bamidele Yusuf delivered a one-goal, two-assist Celtic Park masterclass to inspire Ferencvaros' 3-1 UEFA Europa League league-phase opening victory over Celtic in Glasgow on Thursday night, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old Nigerian forward opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a deflected drive off Celtic defender Liam Scales, before setting up Kristoffer […]

Nigerian youngster Olasunkanmi Abass Ayomide has followed in the footsteps of compatriot Taiwo Alao by completing a move to Brazilian giants Atlético Mineiro, Soccernet.ng reports. The South American heavyweights had earlier reached an agreement to sign Alao on a two-year deal with their youth setup and have now added Abass as their second Nigerian signing […]

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been publicly ranked among the best forwards in world football by legendary former Galatasaray head coach Fatih Terim, Soccernet.ng reports. Terim, who guided Galatasaray to their historic 2000 UEFA Cup triumph and remains arguably the most decorated Turkish head coach in the club's history, dedicated his most recent analysis […]

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has moved to ease any concerns surrounding his future at the club, insisting there is nothing to worry about regarding his contract situation. Arteta’s current deal with the Gunners runs until 2027, but reports have been circulating for some time suggesting he is keen to extend his time in north London […] The post Mikel Arteta Confident New Arsenal Contract Will “Get Done” At The Right Time appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Arsenal are preparing to reignite their chase for a new forward in the January transfer window, with manager Mikel Arteta keen to strengthen his attacking options. The Gunners have been monitoring their top striking targets for some time, and the upcoming window is expected to provide a fresh opportunity to act. Arteta has made no […] The post Arsenal And Mikel Arteta Set To Revive Forward Pursuit In January Transfer Window appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Eagles midfielder Alhassan Yusuf will miss Nigeria’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau later this month after he was left out of head coach Eric Chelle’s squad, Soccernet.ng reports. The Franco-Malian coach released two separate squad lists for Nigeria’s upcoming fixtures, with one covering the AFCON qualifiers and another for the […]

Lionel Messi was caught on video in an intense exchange with MLS commissioner Don Garber following Inter Miami’s Campeones Cup final win over Cruz Azul. The incident took place on the field in Miami during postgame celebrations on Wednesday, with the 39-year-old wagging his finger directly in Garber’s face. After the initial confrontation, Messi briefly […] The post Lionel Messi Caught In Heated Confrontation With MLS Commissioner Don Garber After Campeones Cup Victory appeared first on Gooner Daily.