Bayelsa United Head Coach Meremu Okara has exclusively told Completesports.com how honesty about his true age forced him to decline an invitation to the U-23 Eagles camp ahead of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, which Nigeria famously won — the first and only Olympic football gold medal by an African nation. Okara spoke to Completesports.com [...] The post Okara: Why I Declined U-23 Eagles Call-Up Before Nigeria’s Historic Atlanta 1996 Olympic Triumph appeared first on Complete Sports.

Defending African champions Nigeria women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress, have begun their campaign at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 qualifying tournament with a historic opening clash against Colombia women’s national basketball team in Lyon, France. The much-anticipated matchup will take place at the Villeurbanne Sports Arena, where Nigeria’s basketball queens aim to maintain [...] The post Everything to Know Nigeria’s D’Tigress Seek World Cup Glory in France appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Nigeria’s DTigress will open their campaign at the FIBA Women’s World cup Qualifying Tournament against Colombia at the Villeurbanne Sports Arena in Lyon on Wednesday (today). The reigning African champions will be looking to start their campaign on a winning note. Rena Wakama’s team are highly focused to make the best out of the qualifying [...] The post FIBA Women’s Qualifying Tournament: D’Tigress Open Campaign Against Colombia appeared first on Complete Sports.

Tottenham Hotspur are enduring one of their most difficult periods in recent Premier League history as the London club finds itself battling near the bottom of the table with survival becoming a growing concern. Amid the uncertainty surrounding the team’s future, several players have already been linked with potential departures should Tottenham fail to remain […] The post Archie Gray Reassures Tottenham Over Future Amid Relegation Concerns appeared first on Gooner Daily.

At the weekend, Paul Onuachu hit 20 league goals this season, inspiring Trabzonspor to a 3-1 victory over Kayserispor. The striker opened the scoring with two late first half goals to put Trabzonspor firmly in control of the match. Onuachu broke the deadlock in the second minute of first half stoppage time. Wagner Pina delivered [...] The post Gol Makinesi! Paul Onuachu is Unstoppable in Turkey appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Manchester United legend Patrice Evra has advised the Red Devils to sign Real Madrid star Endrick during the summer transfer window. Following limited opportunities in Madrid, the 19-year-old Brazilian has found top form in Ligue 1 with Lyon, prompting Evra to highlight his potential to immediately bolster United’s attack. Speaking to Stake, Evra stated that [...] The post Don’t Hesitate To Sign Endrick –Evra Advises Man United appeared first on Complete Sports.

Victor Osimhen set a new UEFA Champions League record as he is now the Nigerian with the most goals involvement in a single campaign, according to OptaJoe. Osimhen provided the assist for Galatasaray’s goal in their 1-0 win against Liverpool, in Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg tie on Tuesday in Turkey. [...] The post Osimhen Sets Champions League Record In Galatasaray vs Liverpool appeared first on Complete Sports.

Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has been sentenced to six months in prison by a court in Norway. The court in Nordmøre and Romsdal District found Daga guilty of committing a sexual act without consent, according to Norwegian outlet VG Sporten. The 19-year-old has also been ordered to pay 10,000 Norwegian kroner as legal costs. [...] The post Flying Eagles Star Jailed for Six Months In Norway appeared first on Complete Sports.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has blamed the players’ profligacy in front of goal for the team’s loss against Galatasaray in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 on Tuesday. Mario Lemina’s 7th-minute header was the difference at RAMS Park as Liverpool succumbed to their second defeat to Galatasaray in the competition this [...] The post UCL: We Had Three Or Four Great Moments –Slot Reacts To Liverpool Loss Vs Galatasaray appeared first on Complete Sports.

Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool will beat Galatasaray to reach the Champions League quarter-final but feels Arne Slot’s side will be eliminated by Paris Saint-Germain. Liverpool were beaten in the first leg of their last-16 tie in Turkey on Tuesday night as Mario Lemina’s goal sealed a 1-0 win for Galatasaray. Slot’s side must now overturn [...] The post UCL Round 16: Carragher Backs Liverpool To Go Through Despite First Leg Loss To Galatasaray appeared first on Complete Sports.

Victor Osimhen is upbeat Galatasaray can beat Liverpool at the Anfield next week, reports Completesports.com. The Yellow and Reds won the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 encounter 1-0. Osimhen provided the assist for the decisive goal scored by Mario Lemina in the seventh minute. The two teams will clash in [...] The post UCL: Osimhen Confident Galatasaray Can Beat Liverpool At Anfield appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ademola Lookman was in action as Atletico Madrid defeated Tottenham Hotspur 5-2 in their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg encounter at the Metropolitano Stadium on Tuesday night. It was Lookman’s third appearance for the Spanish giants in the competition following his arrival from Atalanta last month. The 28-year-old has registered one goal, [...] The post UCL: Lookman In Action As Atletico Beat Tottenham appeared first on Complete Sports.

Victor Osimhen provided an assist in Galatasaray’s 1-0 victory over Liverpool at the RAMs Park on Tuesday night. Osimhen teed up Gabon international Mario Lemina for the winning goal in the seventh minute. It was the forward’s third assist in the UEFA Champions League this season. Read Also:Osimhen Leads UCL Player Of the Match Rankings [...] The post Osimhen Bags Assist In Galatasaray’s UCL Win Over Liverpool appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has warned his players that they will need to be disciplined in order to get a favourable result against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. The Blues travel to Paris in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie, in what is a repeat of the Club World Cup last summer. [...] The post UCL: Rosenior Reveals What Chelsea Players Must Have For PSG Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Spain legend Guti believes Real Madrid’s tie against Manchester City in Wednesday’s first leg of the Champions League round of 16 will be difficult. These two storied clubs have met six times in a Champions League knockout stage since 2015–16 and are incredibly familiar with each other in this competition. The Spanish giants have the [...] The post UCL: Real Madrid Vs Man City Tie Will Be Difficult –Guti appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has disclosed that he has officially declared himself a resident of the United Arab Emirates amid the ongoing conflict involving the USA, Israel, and Iran. The move follows a traumatic event on December 29, 2025, when Joshua survived a fatal car crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Nigeria. The [...] The post Joshua Confirms Move From UK To Dubai appeared first on Complete Sports.

The 2025/26 La Liga season is heating up and while the Premier League stole the headlines this summer, Spain’s biggest clubs have quietly made some serious moves! In this video, we break down the biggest La Liga signings of the summer and analyze how they could reshape the new season. From Real Madrid’s youthful rebuild [...] The post How The Big-Money La Liga Signings Will Impact the 2025/26 Season | Real Madrid, Barcelona & Atletico Madrid appeared first on Complete Sports.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his condolence message to the family of former Super Eagles head coach Adegboye Onigbinde following the announcement of his demise on Monday. In a statement issued by his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday, the president sympathized with the family and associates of the veteran [...] The post He Will Be Remembered For His Discipline, Integrity, Passion For Football –Tinubu Reacts To Onigbinde’s Death appeared first on Complete Sports.

The president of the Congolese Football Federation (FECOFOOT), Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty in a sweeping corruption case that has rocked football administration in Congo, according to ghanasoccernet. The ruling was delivered by a court on Tuesday following months of investigations and legal proceedings into alleged financial [...] The post Congolese FA President Gets Life Sentence For Embezzlement appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Super Eagles midfielder, Sunday Mba has urged the NFF to meet the demands of head coach Eric Chelle, insisting that the coach has earned the right to make requests and continue with the national team. Speaking in a chat with Brila.net, Mba stated that Chelle has already shown his capability with the team and [...] The post Sunday Mba Urges NFF to Meet Eric Chelle’s Demands appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Former FC Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernández has made a sensational claim about why Lionel Messi never returned to the club in 2023, accusing club president Joan Laporta of blocking the move. Speaking in an explosive interview with La Vanguardia, Xavi alleged that the Argentine superstar’s return from Paris Saint-Germain was already agreed in principle before [...] The post “Laporta Blocked Messi From Returning” – Xavi Reveals Barcelona’s Biggest Secret appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Getafe president Angel Torres has stated that Christantus Uche still has a future at the club, reports Completesports.com. The Nigeria international joined Premier League club Crystal Palace on a season- long loan last summer. The Eagles are unlikely to make the deal permanent after the attacking midfielder failed to make a significant impact at Selhurst [...] The post Getafe Ready To Offer Uche Fresh Start After Tough Spell At Palace appeared first on Complete Sports.

Barca manager Hansi Flick has disclosed that the team won’t change their attacking style of football against Newcastle United in tonight’s first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 at St. James’ Park. It will be the second time the clubs have met on Tyneside this season, with Barca winning 2-1 courtesy of Marcus [...] The post UCL: Total Attack –Flick Speaks Ahead Newcastle Vs Barca appeared first on Complete Sports.

President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe has announced a major increase in prize money for Africa’s top club competitions. According to Motsepe, the winner of the CAF Champions League will now receive 6 million dollars, representing a fifty percent increase. The winner of the CAF Confederation Cup will earn 4 million dollars, [...] The post CAF Splashes Cash on Champions League and Confederation Cup appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

A Premier League match day has always had a certain rhythm, particularly in London, where early kick-offs combine with busy Underground platforms and pubs that fill up well before halftime. Supporters keep track of line-ups, follow tactical changes, and compare live scores across several games, while digital tools affect how the modern fan perceives football […] The post Match-Day Thrills: How Faster Payouts Keep Fans Engaged appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Ademola Lookman will aim to extend his impressive form for Atletico Madrid when they take on Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Champions League. The Spanish giants will welcome Igor Tudor’s side to the Metropolitano Stadium for the first leg of their Round of 16 encounter on Tuesday. Lookman has been in fantastic form since joining [...] The post UCL: Lookman Ready For Tottenham Hotspur Test appeared first on Complete Sports.

Major League Soccer (MLS) has handed lifetime bans to midfielder Derrick Jones and Ghanaian winger Yaw Yeboah after an investigation found they were involved in extensive betting on matches, Tribuna reports. According to the league, both players gambled on matches during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, including games involving their own teams. MLS also revealed [...] The post MLS Hands Lifetime Ban To Ghanaian Footballer Over Betting Scandal appeared first on Complete Sports.

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru started his first game in three Serie A matches as S.S. Lazio secured a 2-1 victory over U.S. Sassuolo Calcio. Lazio took an early lead in the second minute through Daniel Maldini, the son of Italian football legend Paolo Maldini. Sassuolo responded in the 35th minute when Armand Lauriente drew the hosts level. [...] The post Fisayo Dele-Bashiru Impresses as Lazio Defeats Sassuolo appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Former Super Eagles head coach Festus Adegboye Onigbinde has passed away, according to a statement released by his family. In the announcement, the family wrote: “We announce the passing of this great man, a Modakeke High Chief, the first indigenous Nigerian Super Eagles football coach, father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend High Chief Festus [...] The post Former Super Eagles Coach Adegboyega Onigbinde Dies At 88 appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen currently leads the Player of the Match standings in this season’s UEFA Champions League, Completesports.com reports. The Nigeria international has claimed the accolade four times this season — the most by any player. Osimhen moved ahead of the standings after he was named Player of the Match in Galatasaray’s 3-2 defeat [...] The post Osimhen Leads UCL Player Of the Match Rankings appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal could face a significant squad decision during the upcoming summer transfer window as the club evaluates the long-term future of Belgian attacker Leandro Trossard. Reports suggest the Premier League side may be willing to enter negotiations if offers between £20 million and £25 million arrive, potentially opening the door for the experienced forward to […] The post Arsenal Could Consider Summer Sale Of Leandro Trossard for £25 Million Price Tag appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Football has always been driven by passion. Across Nigeria and the rest of Africa, fans follow domestic leagues and major European competitions with intense enthusiasm. But in recent years, something has begun to shift in how supporters evaluate matches and form expectations before kickoff: data. The era of purely intuition-based match forecasts is gradually giving [...] The post How Data-Driven Football Analysis Is Changing Match Predictions Across Africa appeared first on Complete Sports.

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has switched his international allegiance from England to Austria. Chukwuemeka, who was born in Vienna to Nigerian parents will now become eligible to play for Austria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. The former Aston Villa and Chelsea star previously represented England at the youth level. Read Also:UCL: [...] The post Chukwuemeka Switches International Allegiance To Austria appeared first on Complete Sports.

Victor Osimhen scored the decisive goal as Galatasaray secured a hard fought 1–0 victory over city rivals Beşiktaş J.K. in a tense derby clash. The Striker headed home in the 39th minute, and his effort proved to be the match’s only goal, sealing all three points for Galatasaray. After the match, Osimhen praised his teammates [...] The post Osimhen Sends Message to Liverpool Ahead of UCL Clash appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Iraq coach Graham Arnold has appealed to FIFA to reschedule the team’s 2026 World Cup playoff against the winner of Bolivia or Suriname in Monterrey amid the travel chaos over the conflict in neighbouring Iran. Arnold’s appeal comes as many of his players and backroom staff are stranded due to the ongoing conflict in Iran [...] The post Reschedule Iraq’s 2026 World Cup Playoff Game –Arnold Tells FIFA appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester City star Rodri has fallen foul of his neighbours — who reported him to police for flying a drone outside the windows of their apartment, The Sun reports. Rodri has angered tenants in a city centre high-rise next to his penthouse pad. They allege his drone-flying hobby has invaded their privacy and left them [...] The post Neighbours Report Rodri To Police For ‘Invading Privacy’ appeared first on Complete Sports.