Real Madrid midfielder Franco Mastantuono has disclosed that he now plays with more freedom under Alvaro Arbeloa. Recall that Arbeloa replaced Xabi Alonso earlier this month as Real coach and has enjoyed an impressive win against Villarreal at the weekend. Speaking with El Partidazo, Mastantuono stated that he’s delighted to be working with Arbeloa. Read [...] The post I Play With More Freedom Under Arbeloa –Real Madrid Star appeared first on Complete Sports.

In sports betting, one phrase carries more weight than any marketing slogan: sharp lines. Among professional bettors, traders, and even competing sportsbooks, Pinnacle is widely regarded as the operator that produces the sharpest, most efficient odds in the world. Their lines are so respected, in fact, that entire betting strategies are built around them. Professional [...] The post How Pinnacle Sets the Sharpest Lines in Sports Betting: The Science Behind Their Odds appeared first on Complete Sports.

Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Mohammed Sanusi has expressed shock over the demise of Sunday Ndidi, father of Wilfred Ndidi,reports Completesports.com. Sunday Ndidi tragically passed away after being hit by a car in the town of Umunede, near Agbor, Delta State on Tuesday. Sanusi, who described the incident as shocking pray to [...] The post Sanusi Grieves Over Ndidi Father’s Death appeared first on Complete Sports.

American tennis star, Coco Gauff has slammed the decision to broadcast her emotional displeasure after losing to Elina Svitolina at the Australian Open on Tuesday. Svitolina needed just 59 minutes to swat aside an out-of-sorts Gauff 6-1 6-2, to seal a place in the last four at Melbourne Park for the first time at the [...] The post Gauff Calls For More Privacy For Players After Australian Open Exit appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester United have been handed a significant blow after discovering that Patrick Dorgu had suffered a hamstring injury. Dorgu was outstanding in the 3-2 win over Arsenal on Sunday but will now be unavailable for around 10 weeks. He scored United’s second goal at the Emirates Stadium with a powerful long-range strike. But he was [...] The post Man United’s Dorgu Faces 10 Weeks Out With Hamstring Injury appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has lost his father, reports Completesports.com reports. Ndidi’s father reportedly passed away on Tuesday in a road accident. Sunday Ndidi was confirmed dead by doctors at a hospital in Agbor, Delta State following the accident. The midfielder’s club, Besiktas announced his death through a message on their X account. Read [...] The post Ndidi Loses Father In Tragic Road Accident appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former England captain Alan Shearer has accused former Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim of “arrogance” after Michael Carrick’s impressive start to his managerial career at the club. Under the interim management of Michael Carrick, 45 years old, Manchester United has recently achieved a dramatic turnaround with a series of consecutive wins. On the 17th, they [...] The post Amorim Paid For His Arrogance At Man United –Shearer appeared first on Complete Sports.

Rivers United, Nigeria’s only remaining representatives in the 2025/2026 CAF inter-club competitions, have confirmed that their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 23 fixture against El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri has been postponed indefinitely, Completesports.com reports. The encounter was initially scheduled for Wednesday, 29 January 2026, but the Pride of Rivers disclosed that no new date [...] The post NPFL: Rivers United Vs El-Kanemi Warriors Clash Postponed Indefinitely appeared first on Complete Sports.

National Sports Commission (NSC) DG, Bukola Olopade has called for urgent and aggressive investment in sports infrastructure development in Nigeria, following Morocco’s successful hosting of the 2025 AFCON. He said Morocco’s organization of the tournament should serve as a strong motivation for Nigeria to fix its sporting facilities. Olopade stressed that a nation’s ability to [...] The post Nigeria Must Be Aggressive With Sports Infrastructure — NSC DG Bukola Olopade appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Salim Fago Lawal has joined Czech First Division club Viktoria Plzen on a three-and-a-half-year contract. Lawal moved to Viktoria Plzen from Croatian outfit, NK Istra. The 23-year-old registered 15 goals and two assists. “I know Viktoria primarily from their performance in European competitions, where the club has had great results in the long term. So [...] The post Done Deal: Super Eagles Forward Joins Czech Club Viktoria Plzen appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Nigerian internationals Garba Lawal and Mutiu Adepoju have praised the Super Eagles for their impressive outing at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following the team’s third-place finish at the tournament. Speaking with Brila.net, Garba Lawal highlighted the unity and collective effort within the squad, stressing that every player contributed to the team’s success. [...] The post Super Eagles’ Team Spirit Better than Ever… Lawal, Adepoju Admits appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Emmanuel Osigwe, a former Super Eagles forward, has petitioned the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) over unpaid salaries and the retrieval of his CAF B Coaching Licence from Kun Khalifat FC, Completesports.com can exclusively report. Osigwe Explains Petition Over Salary Arrears Osigwe resigned as Kun Khalifat FC head coach in December 2025, claiming the club [...] The post NPFL: Osigwe Petitions League Over Unpaid Salaries, CAF B Licence Row At Kun Khalifat FC appeared first on Complete Sports.

Solution FC, a Nigeria National League (NNL) side owned and funded by the Anambra State Government, will not feature in the 2026 NEROS/Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA) Cup and, by extension, the 2026 President Federation Cup, Completesports.com reports. The development follows the club’s failure to complete registration for the 2026 Anambra State Federation Cup, a [...] The post Federation Cup 2026: Solution FC Miss Out After Failing To Register For Anambra FA Cup appeared first on Complete Sports.

Football is filled with inspiring stories but some rise above the rest. From refugee camps, poverty, war, and street struggles to lifting Champions League trophies, these players proved that greatness can grow from the humblest beginnings. In this video, we explore 10 footballers who came from nothing and fought their way to the top through [...] The post Top 10 Footballers Who Rose From Nothing To Global Stardom appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Nigerian international Sunday Oliseh has disclosed that he had a very tough time as Super Eagles head coach due to lack of basic training equipment. Recall that Oliseh signed a three-year contract with the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) in July 2015 before resigning from the job in 2016 over contract violations. Speaking via his [...] The post Oliseh: Eagles Lacked Basic Training Equipment When I was Head Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.

If you’re a regular here at Complete Sports, you know that the “eye test” only tells half the story. Whether we’re debating the merit of a January transfer or analyzing the defensive structure of a Super Eagles’ low block, we rely on the data. In the current era, that same analytical rigor is required off [...] The post Beyond The Final Whistle: Why Technical Agility Is The New MVP In Sports appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan will host the first leg of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup third round qualifying tie between the Falconets and Senegal. The encounter is slated for Saturday, 7 February, while the return leg is scheduled for Saturday, 14 February. Moses Aduku’s side will arrive on Tuesday (today) to [...] The post U-20 WWCQ: Ibadan To Host Falconets Vs Senegal appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons midfielder, Halimatu Ayinde will remain in Sweden ahead of the new season after completing a move to Damallsvenskan champions, BK Häcken. Ayinde joins Häcken following her departure from FC Rosengård, bringing an end to her spell with the Malmö-based club. The experienced midfielder now links up with the reigning Swedish champions as [...] The post WAFCON Champion Halimatu Ayinde Joins BK Häcken from FC Rosengård appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons midfielder, Halimatu Ayinde will remain in Sweden ahead of the new season after completing a move to Damallsvenskan champions, BK Häcken. Ayinde joins Häcken following her departure from FC Rosengård, bringing an end to her spell with the Malmö-based club. The experienced midfielder now links up with the reigning Swedish champions as [...] The post WAFCON Champion Halimatu Ayinde Joins BK Häcken from Sweden appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) president Samir Xaud has confirmed that plans are underway to extend Selecao coach Carlo Ancelotti’s contract for a very long time. The Italian, who took charge less than a year ago, has impressed with his management and personal approach in his first months at the helm. Speaking with Lance via TMW, [...] The post Brazil Ready To Extend Ancelotti’s Contract appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Falcons forward, Esther Okoronkwo has signed a contract extension with AFC Toronto, keeping her at the Canadian club until 2027 after a sensational debut campaign in the Northern Super League (NSL). The club confirmed the deal on Thursday via its official social media platforms, underlining Okoronkwo’s importance to their long-term project. “Our Super Falcons [...] The post AFC Toronto Lock Down Esther Okoronkwo Commits Until 2027 appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter on Monday suggested he supports fans boycotting World Cup matches in the United States this year due to security concerns. Blatter gave his support to comments from Swiss anti-corruption lawyer Mark Pieth, who worked with Fifa on potential reforms when Blatter was president, saying fans should stay away from the [...] The post Ex-FIFA President Blatter Urges Fans To Avoid USA For 2026 World Cup appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nottingham Forest and Nigeria international Ola Aina has been included in the BBC Premier League Team of the Week. The list was compiled by former Warford captain Troy Deeney. Commenting on the performance of Aina, Deeney said:”The Brentford team he faced are well known for getting crosses in from the wide areas. I thought he [...] The post Aina Makes Premier League Team Of The Week appeared first on Complete Sports.

African champions Super Falcons of Nigeria will participate in the WAFU B Four Nation tournament next month. The invitational tournament will serve as part of the team’s preparation for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Cote d’Ivoire has been confirmed as hosts of the competition which will run from Friday, 27 February to Saturday, [...] The post WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons To Prepare With WAFU Tournament appeared first on Complete Sports.

New Liverpool signing Ifeanyi Ndukwe has expressed delight at joining the Reds in the January transfer window. Recall that Liverpool completed the signing of a talented Austrian center-back on Monday, who will join the Reds in the summer. In an interview with Sky Sport Austria, Ndukwu expressed that joining the Premier League side is a [...] The post ‘Dream Come True For Me’ –Ndukwu Reacts After Joining Liverpool appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Nigerian international, Nduka Ugbade has emphasized the urgent need for Nigeria to move beyond raw talent and make deliberate investments in football development and infrastructure. According to Ugbade, talent alone is no longer sufficient to compete at the highest level of global football. He stressed that Nigeria must focus on structured development that transforms [...] The post Morocco Was Not Built in a Day! Ugbade Tasks NFF, NSC on Sports Policy appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Arsenal’s current season has been a rollercoaster, filled with significant ups and downs that have captured the attention of fans and analysts alike. Their performance not only impacts their standings but also plays a crucial role in shaping premier league betting odds. Understanding these dynamics is essential for anyone looking to make informed predictions about upcoming […] The post Evaluating Arsenal’s Recent Form and its Influence on Match Predictions appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Gift Orban was on target for Hellas Verona but it was not enough as they fell to a 3-1 defeat at home to Maduka Okoye’s Udinese, in the Italian topflight on Monday night. Orban now has seven goals, one assist in 18 league appearances for Hellas Verona, while Okoye featured in his 13th league match. [...] The post Orban’s Goal Not Enough As Okoye Helps Udinese Beat Verona Away appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Golden Eaglets captain and Dukla Prague midfielder, Samson Tijani, has said watching Igoh Ogbu feature at this year’s AFCON in Morocco, despite playing in the Czech Republic league is a motivation for him. Ogbu featured in a handful of games as the Super Eagles clinched bronze medal at the tournament. Just like Tijani, Ogbu [...] The post Watching Ogbu Feature At AFCON 2025 Huge Motivation For Me –Ex-Golden Eaglets Captain, Tijani appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says Michael Carrick ‘found a good formula’ to frustrate Arsenal as Manchester United beat the Premier League leaders. It was Carrick’s second victory after initially overcoming Manchester City. Speaking with beIN Sports, Wenger stated that the Red Devils are playing differently under Carrick. Read Also:Two Premier League Clubs Interested In [...] The post Carrick Has Found A Good Formula At Man United –Wenger appeared first on Complete Sports.

Imama Amapakabo, Abia Warriors Head Coach, has played down his team’s 2–1 home defeat to visiting Nasarawa United in Sunday’s 2025/2026 NPFL Matchday 22 clash at the Umuahia Township Stadium, Completesports.com reports. The former Nigeria junior international goalkeeper also refused to blame any of his players — including his goalkeeper — for what has gone [...] The post NPFL: Amapakabo Plays Down Abia Warriors’ Shock Home Defeat, Eyes Bounce-Back Against Wikki Tourists appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles and Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka has expressed his delight at continuing to work under head coach Eric Chelle, describing the Franco Malian tactician as a positive and influential figure within the national team. Onyeka highlighted Chelle’s man-management skills, approachability, and tactical clarity, noting that the coach creates an environment where players feel comfortable [...] The post Onyeka Praises Eric Chelle’s Impact on His Super Eagles Career appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Holders Remo Stars held Kun Khalifat to a 1-1 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 22 encounter at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasinga, Ibadan on Monday, reports Completesports.com. Oghenetega Ebetomame gave Kun Khalifat the lead in the sixth minute. Remo Stars equalised through Ahmed Akinyele 11 minutes from time. Read Also:NPFL: Mangut [...] The post NPFL: Remo Stars, Kun Khalifat Battle To Draw In Ikenne appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ex-England striker Darren Bent has called on Mikel Arteta to drop Martin Odegaard from his starting XI, claiming Arsenal’s captain is ‘offering nothing’ from midfield. Odegaard was named in the PFA Team of the Year in back-to-back seasons in 2022/23 and 2023/24 and was widely considered to be among the finest midfielders in Premier League [...] The post He’s Offering Nothing –Ex-Spurs Star Urges Arteta To Drop Misfiring Odegaard appeared first on Complete Sports.

Spanish club Rayo Vallecano said Sunday it did not pay tribute to its player Pathé Ciss following Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations title because of the recent tragedy involving train crashes in Spain, Daily Mail reports. Rayo was taking heat from some of its fans for not honoring the central midfielder who helped Senegal in [...] The post La Liga Club Defend Decision Not To Honour Senegal AFCON 2025 Title Winner appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea have announced the signing of Yisa Alao from Sheffield Wednesday, reports Completesports.com. Manchester United and Liverpool were also said to be in talks over the talented prospect, but it is the Blues who have the won the race for the 17-year-old. Alao has made five appearances for Wednesday’s first-team this season. Chelsea confirmed the [...] The post Chelsea Sign Nigerian-Born Youngster From Sheffield Wednesday appeared first on Complete Sports.