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‘We Fought Well’ — Osimhen Reacts To Galatasaray Win Over Fenerbahçe
Victor Osimhen has praised Galatasaray’s victory in the intercontinental derby against Fenerbahçe, Completesports.com reports. Okan Buruk’s side thrashed their Istanbul rivals 3-0 at the RAMS Park on Sunday night. Victor Osimhen opened scoring for Galatasaray five minutes before the break. Baris Yilmaz, and Lucas Torreira scored in the second half to seal the win. Galatasaray [...] The post ‘We Fought Well’ — Osimhen Reacts To Galatasaray Win Over Fenerbahçe appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Rice Insists Arsenal Ready To Win This Season’s EPL Title
Declan Rice has said Arsenal are ready to be crowned Premier League champions this season despite surrendering nine points lead to Manchester City. The Gunners reclaimed top spot in the league table after a hard fought 1-0 win against Newcastle United at the Emirates last weekend. Mikel Arteta’s side could go six points clear of [...] The post Rice Insists Arsenal Ready To Win This Season’s EPL Title appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Nwaneri Must Show More Commitment At Marseille –Beye
Marseille manager Habib Beye has described Ethan Nwaneri as a big talent but emphasized that he needs to adapt to the high intensity of Ligue 1. He made this known after the England international was left on the bench for the entire 90 minutes of the game against Nice on Sunday. Read Also:Ligue 1: Nnadi [...] The post Nwaneri Must Show More Commitment At Marseille –Beye appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Agali Raises Concern Over Neglect of Former Footballers
Former Super Eagles forward, Victor Agali has raised concerns about the welfare of ex-footballers. Agali expressed disappointment that several former internationals only receive support when they are linked to influential figures, rather than through a structured welfare system. “We talk about pensions, we know about pensions. When celebrating, what do you give people when they [...] The post Agali Raises Concern Over Neglect of Former Footballers appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Michael Eneramo: CAF, Esperance Pay Tribute to Late Nigerian Forward
Former Nigeria international, Michael Eneramo has tragically passed away at the age of 40 after collapsing during a local friendly match in Kaduna on Friday morning. Eneramo had featured throughout the first half of the game but reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest five minutes into the second half. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful, bringing [...] The post Michael Eneramo: CAF, Esperance Pay Tribute to Late Nigerian Forward appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Arsenal and Germany legend mocks Fenerbahçe with Victor Osimhen
Former Germany international forward Lukas Podolski has taken a playful swipe at Fenerbahçe after Victor Osimhen inspired Galatasaray to a commanding 3-0 win in the famous Intercontinental Derby on Sunday night, Soccernet.ng reports. Galatasaray’s victory at the Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex RAMS Park was both bragging rights and a huge step towards the Turkish […]
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Ligue 1: Nnadi Bags Assist As Marseille Hold Nice
Super Eagles midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi bagged an assist as Marseille played out a 1-1 draw against Nice in Sunday’s Ligue 1 game. The Nigerian international was making his fifth appearance for Marseille this ongoing season. Read Also:Strong, Resilient —Cole Hails Adarabioyo’s Display In Chelsea’s FA Cup Semi-final Win Against Leeds Marseille took the lead in [...] The post Ligue 1: Nnadi Bags Assist As Marseille Hold Nice appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Nigeria’s Odede and Gozzi seal Ligue 1 promotion as Troyes thrash Saint-Étienne
Nigeria’s presence in European football will have two fresh faces in France’s top flight next season after Elijah Odede and Paolo Gozzi helped ESTAC Troyes secure promotion to Ligue 1 in emphatic fashion, Soccernet.ng reports. The club sealed their return on Saturday, April 25, with a commanding 3-0 win over AS Saint-Étienne at the iconic […]
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Osimhen Scores as Galatasaray Crush Fenerbahce in Title Decider
Galatasaray took a major step toward the Turkish Super Lig title with a dominant 3–0 victory over rivals Fenerbahce, extending their lead at the top of the table to seven points with three matches remaining. The match was also marked by the return of Victor Osimhen, who made his first league appearance since 14 March [...] The post Osimhen Scores as Galatasaray Crush Fenerbahce in Title Decider appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Sanchez Weighs Up Chelsea’s Chances Against Man City In FA Cup Final
Robert Sanchez has weighed up whether Chelsea can go one step further and win the FA Cup. It’s been a dismal season for Chelsea. One that has seen Calum McFarlane forced into taking caretaker charge on two separate occasions, with the hierarchy sacking both Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior. Chelsea’s chances of Champions League football [...] The post Sanchez Weighs Up Chelsea’s Chances Against Man City In FA Cup Final appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Kelechi Iheanacho Eyes Scottish Cup Glory with Celtic
Celtic forward, Kelechi Iheanacho has expressed his desire to win silverware again. The Nigerian striker, who is enjoying a strong run with Celtic, said he is highly motivated as the club prepares for the Scottish Cup Final 2026, while also remaining in contention for the league title. “A cup final is not easy. Obviously, we [...] The post Kelechi Iheanacho Eyes Scottish Cup Glory with Celtic appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Fenerbahce Submits Complaint Against Osimhen
Tensions are rising in Turkey ahead of the derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe, scheduled for this Sunday, April 26, with fresh controversy emerging over the potential availability of Victor Osimhen. According to reports shared by journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, Fenerbahçe have formally requested the Turkish Football Federation to prevent Osimhen from taking part in the match. [...] The post Fenerbahce Submits Complaint Against Osimhen appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Egypt Team Director Gives Injury Update On Salah
Egypt national team director Ibrahim Hassan has disclosed that Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has suffered a hamstring tear, which is expected to sideline him for approximately four weeks. Recall that Salah suffered a hamstring injury during the Reds’ victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday. Read Also:Strong, Resilient —Cole Hails Adarabioyo’s Display In Chelsea’s FA Cup [...] The post Egypt Team Director Gives Injury Update On Salah appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Galatasaray 3-0 Fenerbahce: Victor Osimhen scores on Super Lig return as Cimbom rule Istanbul
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen scored the opening goal for Galatasaray as they secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Fenerbahçe in the Istanbul derby, Soccernet.ng reports. ​After spending several weeks on the sidelines with an arm injury, Osimhen returned to action for the highly anticipated clash against city rivals Fenerbahçe. While both teams are Turkey’s […]
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Turkey: Osimhen Inspires Galatasaray Derby Win Over Fenerbahçe
Victor Osimhen was on the scoresheet as Galatasaray secured a 2–0 victory over city rivals Fenerbahçe at RAMs Park on Sunday night. Fenerbahçe had an early opportunity to take the lead, but Anderson Talisca failed to convert from the penalty spot in the 11th minute. Osimhen put Galatasaray ahead five minutes before halftime with a [...] The post Turkey: Osimhen Inspires Galatasaray Derby Win Over Fenerbahçe appeared first on Complete Sports.
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La Liga: Adams Subbed On, Ejuke Benched As Sevilla Fall To Osasuna
Super Eagles striker Akor Adams was in action as Sevilla lost 2-1 to Osasuna in Sunday’s La Liga game. The Nigerian international, who was making his 28th appearance, has netted eight goals and bagged three assists in the ongoing season for Sevilla. Adams came on in the 86th minute for Oso and had little time [...] The post La Liga: Adams Subbed On, Ejuke Benched As Sevilla Fall To Osasuna appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Baby Mamas Unite To Fight Against NBA Star In Court Over Child Support
Anthony Edwards is dealing with a growing legal battle off the court, and the latest development adds another layer of pressure at a critical moment in his season. Two mothers of his children, Ayesha Howard and Alexandria Desroches, have now aligned in court, creating a unified front in an ongoing dispute over child support and [...] The post Baby Mamas Unite To Fight Against NBA Star In Court Over Child Support appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Strong, Resilient —Cole Hails Adarabioyo’s Display In Chelsea’s FA Cup Semi-final Win Against Leeds
Chelsea legend Joe Cole has praised Tosin Adarabioyo for his impressive performance in the Blues’ FA Cup semi-final win against Leeds United at Wembley on Sunday. Fernandez made the breakthrough for Chelsea in the 23rd minute, nodding home Pedro Neto’s cross after a dominant start from the Blues. Anton Stach and Dominic Calvert-Lewin both squandered [...] The post Strong, Resilient —Cole Hails Adarabioyo’s Display In Chelsea’s FA Cup Semi-final Win Against Leeds appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Championship: Onyeka Grabs Assist In Coventry’s Win Over Wrexham
Frank Onyeka grabbed an assist as Coventry City defeated Wrexham 3-1 at the CBS Arena. It was the defensive midfielder’s first assist for the Sky Blue Stars. Onyeka set up Ephron Mason-Clark for the home team’s third goal deep into stoppage time. Read Also: Super Eagles Defender On Fulham Radar The Nigeria international has netted [...] The post Championship: Onyeka Grabs Assist In Coventry’s Win Over Wrexham appeared first on Complete Sports.
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FA Cup: Fernandez’s Strike Vs Leeds Sets Up Final Clash With Man City
Chelsea will face Manchester City in this season’s FA Cup final after an Enzo Fernandez goal helped the Blues overcome Leeds United at Wembley this afternoon, chelseafc.com reports. The last-four tie was a heated encounter; the rivalry between Chelsea and Leeds remains intense more than 50 years after it was forged in this competition. In [...] The post FA Cup: Fernandez’s Strike Vs Leeds Sets Up Final Clash With Man City appeared first on Complete Sports.
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U- 20 WWCQ: Falconets Conclude Abuja Camp Ahead Malawi Clash
Nigeria’s Falconets, have concluded an intensive three-week camping programme in Abuja, in preparation for their crucial FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Malawi’s U20 girls. The team is scheduled to arrive in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State on Sunday, where they will host the first leg of the final qualifying round scheduled for Saturday, 2nd [...] The post U- 20 WWCQ: Falconets Conclude Abuja Camp Ahead Malawi Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.
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“It affects you” – What Valencia coach said about Sadiq Umar’s winning goal against Girona
Valencia coach Carlos Corberan has praised Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar following his crucial goal in their hard-fought 2-1 victory over Girona on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Sadiq was the unsung hero for Los Che as they continued their push for La Liga survival at the Mestalla on Saturday. The 29-year-old striker was handed a starting […]
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Former England striker explains Iheanacho’s limited minutes at Celtic
Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has struggled for minutes at Celtic since suffering multiple hamstring problems in the first half of the season, Soccernet.ng reports. The 29-year-old joined the Hoops last summer after terminating his three-year deal with Sevilla. In his time in Spain, the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup winner failed to score a […]
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Super Eagles Defender On Fulham Radar
Fulham are interested in Trabzonspor defender Chibuike Nwaiwu, Completesports.com reports. The Whites are monitoring Nwaiwu alongside his teammate Wagner Pina, according to FourFourTwo. The 22-year-old only joined Trabzonspor from Austrian club, Wolfsberger AC in January. Read Also:Porto Coach Uncertain Over Moffi’s Future The centre-back has however quickly established himself as a key figure at the [...] The post Super Eagles Defender On Fulham Radar appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Supercomputer Predicts EPL Table As Arsenal Reclaim Top Spot
The supercomputer’s faith in Arsenal is unwavering. Even after City clambered above the north London outfit in midweek, Opta still gave the Gunners a considerable edge, according to si.com. That confidence has only been bolstered by Saturday’s three points against Newcastle. Rather than the quality (or lack thereof) in Arsenal’s recent performances, this stance appears [...] The post Supercomputer Predicts EPL Table As Arsenal Reclaim Top Spot appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Ilechukwu: ‘How MFM Shaped My Coaching Journey To Success’
Fidelis Ilechukwu, Head Coach of Rangers International, has revealed how Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) shaped his now flourishing coaching career, Completesports.com reports. Ilechukwu, fondly called ‘The Working One’, won the NPFL title with Rangers in the 2023/2024 season and is now in pursuit of a second league crown with the Enugu side. [...] The post Ilechukwu: ‘How MFM Shaped My Coaching Journey To Success’ appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Premier League clubs eyeing Super Eagles star formerly on the radar of PSG and Bayer Leverkusen
​Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has emerged as a high-priority target for English Premier League clubs, including Fulham, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nwaiwu’s career has seen a meteoric rise over the last three years. Transitioning from Enyimba FC to Turkish giants Trabzonspor, he is now a focal point for a side actively challenging for the Süper Lig […]
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Fernandez Celebrates Scottish Premiership TOTS Honour
Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez has spoken about his surprise inclusion in the Scottish Premiership Team of the Season following an outstanding debut campaign with Rangers. Fernandez was the only Rangers player to make the selection. The 24-year-old said the recognition arrived sooner than anticipated. “It was a bit of a shock to be in [...] The post Fernandez Celebrates Scottish Premiership TOTS Honour appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Nathan Tella reaches career milestone in Bayer Leverkusen win at Koln
Super Eagles attacker Nathan Tella has become the first Nigerian to reach 100 appearances for former Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The versatile 26-year-old reached the milestone during Bayer Leverkusen's 2-1 victory over Koln on Saturday. Tella delivered an impressive performance in the fixture, providing the assist for Patrik Schick’s second goal. ​The Super […]
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Enzo Maresca Enters Manchester City Talks as Pep Guardiola Emerges as Italy’s Primary Target
Enzo Maresca is in advanced discussions with Manchester City about taking the manager’s role this summer, with talkSPORT reporting that high-level talks have already taken place between the Italian and City’s hierarchy following his resignation from Chelsea, timing that aligns precisely with the growing expectation inside the Etihad that Pep Guardiola is preparing to leave […] The post Enzo Maresca Enters Manchester City Talks as Pep Guardiola Emerges as Italy’s Primary Target appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Tyson Fury Eyes Anthony Joshua Showdown at Wembley After Comfortable Makhmudov Return
Tyson Fury ended his fifth retirement with characteristic flair on April 11 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, outclassing Russia’s Arslanbek Makhmudov over twelve rounds to win a comfortable unanimous decision on all three judges’ scorecards, scores of 120-108, 120-108, and 119-109 representing a near-shutout that confirmed the 37-year-old’s enduring class even after 16 months away from […] The post Tyson Fury Eyes Anthony Joshua Showdown at Wembley After Comfortable Makhmudov Return appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Jannik Sinner Chases Five Consecutive Masters 1000 Titles at Madrid With History and Alcaraz’s Absence Adding Extra Weight
Jannik Sinner arrives at the Mutua Madrid Open carrying the most extraordinary run of form the Masters 1000 circuit has seen in over a decade, having won four consecutive titles at Paris, Indian Wells, Miami, and Monte-Carlo, leaving him one trophy away from becoming the first player in series history since its current format began […] The post Jannik Sinner Chases Five Consecutive Masters 1000 Titles at Madrid With History and Alcaraz’s Absence Adding Extra Weight appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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FA Cup: Chelsea Must Be Aggressive Vs Leeds United –McFarlane
Chelsea interim head coach Calum McFarlane has expressed a desire for the team to be aggressive in every phase of the match against Leeds United in today’s FA Cup semi-final clash at Wembley. The match, seen as a classic rivalry, marks a critical moment for Chelsea, which has experienced a difficult run in the Premier [...] The post FA Cup: Chelsea Must Be Aggressive Vs Leeds United –McFarlane appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Werder Bremen Manager: Boniface May Face Stuttgart
Werder Bremen coach Daniel Thioune says Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface may be back in action against Stuttgart in Sunday’s Bundesliga game. In a chat with Deichstube.de, Thioune stated that the Nigerian international has recovered from last week’s flu and has resumed full training with the team. Read Also:Porto Coach Uncertain Over Moffi’s Future He [...] The post Werder Bremen Manager: Boniface May Face Stuttgart appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Porto Coach Uncertain Over Moffi’s Future
Porto head coach Francesco Farioli has revealed that the club has not yet made a final decision regarding the future of Nigerian striker Terem Moffi, Completesports.com reports. Moffi linked up with the Portuguese giants on loan from Ligue 1 club, OGC Nice in January. An €8m clause was included in the deal, according to reports. [...] The post Porto Coach Uncertain Over Moffi’s Future appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Jackson To Return To Chelsea In Summer
Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have turned down the chance to sign Chelsea striker, Nicolas Jackson on a permanent transfer at the end of the season. European transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, in a post on his X handle, said Jackson will return to Chelsea in June as Bayern Munich will not trigger the €65m buy option [...] The post Jackson To Return To Chelsea In Summer appeared first on Complete Sports.
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