Holders Super Falcons of Nigeria will begin preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, 24 February, reports Completesports.com. The West Africans are drawn in Group C with Malawi, Zambia, and Egypt. Nigeria will be looking to win a record-extending 11th title in Morocco next month. The Super Falcons will participate in [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: Super Falcons’ WAFCON 2026 Camp Opens February 24 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Pamodzi Nigeria, a leading sports marketing company, has congratulated Abdulrazaq Isa, Founder and Chairman of Waltersmith Group, on receiving the prestigious Energy Industry Leadership Award at the 9th Annual Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES 2026). The award, hosted by the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources, honours an individual whose vision, enterprise, and decisive leadership have [...] The post Pamodzi Celebrates Isa’s Energy Leadership Award As Nigeria’s ‘Olympic Gold’ In Industry appeared first on Complete Sports.

Falconets forward Janet Akekoromowei is firmly focused on helping the team qualify for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, reports Completesports.com. Akekoromowei has been linked with a number of European clubs including Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Benfica. Top official of the team has debunked speculations that the Bayelsa Queens player has been prevented from traveling [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: Falconets Star Delays European Move To Focus On World Cup appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Super Eagles Pius Ikedia and Julius Aghahowa have both praised Ademola Lookman’s move from Atlético Madrid, describing it as the right decision at the right time in his career. The former internationals believe Lookman needed a fresh start after an unhappy spell in Italy and insist that La Liga’s tactical and technical demands will [...] The post Ikedia, Aghahowa Hail Lookman’s Atletico Madrid Move as “Perfect Step” appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Atletico Madrid produced a dominant performance to reach the semifinal of this season’s Copa del Rey following a 5-0 win against Real Betis, Thursday, at the Estadio de La Cartuja.‎ ‎Diego Simeone’s men were ruthless and decisive, converting five of their six shots on target. ‎ ‎It was Rojiblancos’ biggest win over Thursday’s host since [...] The post Copa del Rey: 5-Star Atletico Ease Past Real Betis… Lookman Grabs debut Goal and Assist appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has expressed delight to have scored his debut goal for Atletico Madrid in Thursday’s Copa del Rey against Real Betis. The Nigerian international, who recently joined the Spanish club from Atalanta during the January transfer window, wasted no time announcing his arrival by scoring the third goal in Atletico Madrid’s [...] The post Copa del Rey: It’s A Dream Start –Lookman Reacts After Scoring Debut Goal Vs Real Betis appeared first on Complete Sports.

Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has said Nigeria international Ademola Lookman will make his team better. Lookman marked his debut for Atletico with a goal and an assist, in their 5-0 win at Real Betis in the Copa Del Rey quarter-finals on Thursday. The Nigeria international, who joined the Madrid giants from Atalanta in [...] The post Lookman Will Make Us Better –Atletico Coach, Simeone appeared first on Complete Sports.

Falconets captain Joy Igbokwe is in buoyant mood ahead of the team’s home clash with Senegal, reports Completesports.com. Nigeria, and Senegal will clash in the first leg of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup third qualifying round contest at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta on Saturday. Moses Aduku’s side have consistently played at [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: Senegal Can’t Stop Our World Cup Ambition — Falconets Captain Igbokwe appeared first on Complete Sports.

Fulham and Crystal Palace met at Craven Cottage on Sunday, 7 December 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 8:30 PM local time, in a Premier League fixture that carried clear significance for both sides’ league standings. The London derby came at a point in the season where Fulham were looking to reinforce their position in the […] The post Fulham F.C. vs Crystal Palace F.C. Standings and Last Match appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Newcastle United and Burnley faced each other at St. James’ Park on Saturday, 6 December 2025, with kick-off at 7:00 PM local time, in a Premier League fixture that had clear implications for both clubs’ league standings. Newcastle entered the match looking to stabilise their mid-table position in the EPL standings, while Burnley were already […] The post Newcastle United F.C. vs Burnley F.C. Standings and Last Game appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Ademola Lookman made the perfect start as an Atletico Madrid player, as he scored and bagged an assist in the club’s 5-0 win against Real Betis in the Copa Del Rey quarter-finals on Thursday. Lookman only joined Atletico Madrid from Serie A club Atalanta a few days ago in the winter transfer window. Despite just [...] The post Copa Del Rey: Lookman Marks Atletico Debut With Goal, Assist In 5-0 Qiarter-final Win Vs Betis appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arne Slot didn’t have too much good news on the injury front ahead of Liverpool’s game against Manchester City this weekend, with no guarantees that any of the players who are currently out injured will return in time for Sunday’s showdown. The only shred of encouragement that Slot provided was that Joe Gomez is in [...] The post Injury Hit Liverpool Set To Be Without Five Players For Man City Game appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Chelsea star Eden Hazard has disclosed that he never sought to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo’s intense, fitness-focused approach, preferring to remain true to his own style during his career. In an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, the former Belgium international stated that he wanted to be himself. “Yes, but I told him I didn’t [...] The post Hazard: I Never Wanted To Play Like Ronaldo appeared first on Complete Sports.

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has disclosed that he’s not focusing on winning the Ballon d’Or Award any longer. Recall that the Spanish international finished as runner-up in the 2025 Ballon d’Or vote behind Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele despite winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Supercopa de Espana title with Barca last [...] The post Yamal: I Don’t Think About Winning Ballon d’Or Award Anymore appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Super Eagles stars Julius Aghahowa and Pius Ikedia have showered praise on Victor Osimhen, describing him as one of the greatest strikers Nigeria has produced, following the milestone achievement of his 200th career goal. The duo, both of whom enjoyed successful careers with the Nigerian national team, highlighted Osimhen’s fighting spirit, work rate, and [...] The post GOATed!? Aghahowa, Ikedia Debate Victor Osimhen’s Legacy appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Nigeria’s Falconets held their second training session in Abeokuta on Thursday ahead of their clash with the Lionesses de la Téranga of Senegal, reports Completesports.com. Moses Aduku’s side arrived Abeokuta from Ibadan on Wednesday. 23 players took part in the session which lasted for around two hours. The duo of Oluchi Ohaegbulem and Mistura Yusuf [...] The post U-20 WWCQ: Falconets Intensify Preparation For Senegal Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea are reportedly tracking the progress of Rodrigo Mendoza just months after his move to Atletico Madrid, with the Premier League club already considering a possible approach next summer. The Blues are said to admire the midfielder’s all-round qualities, including his intelligence, physical presence, and creative instincts, which have drawn comparisons to Barcelona’s Pedri. Mendoza […] The post Chelsea Monitoring Rodrigo Mendoza Despite Recent Atletico Move appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Africa’s reigning champions, Nigeria’s Super Falcons, will step up their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) when they compete in the West African Football Union (WAFU B) Four-Nation Tournament scheduled for 27 February to 7 March 2026 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed the Falcons’ participation [...] The post Super Falcons Head to Abidjan for WAFU B Ahead of WAFCON 2026 appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick has disclosed that the players are mentally and physically prepared to face Tottenham in this weekend’s Premier League clash. Carrick succeeded Ruben Amorim in January on a deal until the end of the season and has made a wonderful start with wins over Manchester City, Arsenal, and Fulham. Speaking [...] The post EPL: Man United Battle Ready For Spurs Showdown –Carrick appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea head coach, Liam Rosenior has lifted the lid on a fiery pre-match confrontation with Arsenal, admitting he “lost his cool” after what he believed was a clear lack of respect and etiquette shown to his side ahead of Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at the Emirates Stadium. Television cameras captured the usually [...] The post “They Crossed the Line!” – Rosenior Explodes at Arsenal Over ‘Disrespect’ Carabao Cup Clash appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Nigeria’s Falconets will be without key duo Oluchi Ohaegbulem and Mistura Yusuf in the first leg of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup third qualifying round tie against Senegal, reports Completesports.com. Ohaegbulem and Yusuf picked up injuries during the team’s training in Ibadan. The two players trained separately from their teammates on Thursday at [...] The post U-20 WWCQ: Falconets Suffer Double Injury Blow Ahead Senegal Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Senegalese Football Federation has confirmed a 24-player squad for the Lionesses of Teranga ahead of their two-legged clash against Nigeria’s Falconets in the third round of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 qualifiers. Head coach Mbayang Thiam has assembled her squad for the decisive encounter, which will see Senegal travel to Abeokuta [...] The post U20WWC: Senegal Releases Squad List for Falconets Qualifiers Clash appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

American boxer Deontay Wilder has opened up about personal loss while supporting Anthony Joshua after losing two of his close friends to the cold hands of death.   Recall that Joshua was in the vehicle with Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele when they lost their lives in the collision along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in December [...] The post ‘Stay Strong, Keep Your Head Up’ –Wilder Advises Joshua appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has accused Arsenal of showing a lack of respect during the warm-up before their Carabao Cup semi-final second leg. A furious Rosenior was captured by the Sky Sports cameras telling the Gunners, “That’s your half – that’s your ******* half. ******* stay there” before Chelsea went on to lose 4-2 [...] The post Chelsea Manager Rosenoir Accuses Arsenal Of Disrespect appeared first on Complete Sports.

Falconets head coach Moses Aduku has expressed his team’s readiness for the clash with Senegal’s Lionesses de la Téranga. Nigeria will take on their fellow West Africans in the first leg of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup third qualifying round contest on Saturday. The encounter will hold at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena, [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: Falconets Coach Aduku Speaks On Preparation For Senegal Clash, Grooming Players For Super Falcons appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Nigerian goalkeeper Ike Shorunmu has lauded the decision of Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali to end his contract with Chippa United in South Africa. The 29-year-old joined Chippa United from Katsina United in the NPFL in 2022 and made about 70 appearances for the club. Reacting to the development, Shorunmu in chat with Footy [...] The post Shorunmu Backs Nwabali’s Decision To Leave Chippa United appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea new manager Liam Rosenior is in the running for the January Barclays Premier League Manager of the Month award after receiving his first nomination. The Blues confirmed the nomination in a statement on their website on Thursday. “Rosenior is only three games into his Premier League career after joining Chelsea as our new head [...] The post Rosenoir To Battle Carrick, Two Others For EPL Manager Of The Month Award For January appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Rangers International captain Phinan Ozonweke has been appointed as the new Head Coach of Edel FC, Awka, a Nigeria National League (NNL) side, Completesports.com reports. Ozonweke takes over from Fasojaye Tajudeen, who has parted ways with the club by mutual consent. Edel FC currently compete in Conference B of Nigeria’s second-tier domestic league. Edel [...] The post NNL: Edel FC Appoint Former Rangers Captain Phinan Ozonweke As New Head Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.

Stanley Nwabali has parted ways with Chippa United, the club announced on Thursday morning. Nwabali, 29, joined the Chilli boys back in 2022 and his contract was due to expire in June 2026 but was mutually terminated. Chippa United released a statement where it confirmed that their Nigerian shot stopper submitted a request for the [...] The post Chippa United and Nwakali Severe Ties Months Before Contract Expiration appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Chippa United have announced the departure of Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, Completesports.com. Nwabali requested to Ieave the club, according to the South African outfit. The Chilli Boys thanked the Nigeria international for his professionalism during his time at the club. ”Chippa United Football Club confirms that Stanley Nwabali has formally submitted a request to depart [...] The post Nwabali Leaves Chippa United After Four Years appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chigozie Agbim, a former Super Eagles goalkeeper, has showered praise on the leadership of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for what he described as significant improvements in Nigeria’s top-flight league, Completesports.com reports. The 41-year-old shot-stopper, who won a bronze medal with the home-based Super Eagles at the 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN) and was [...] The post NPFL: Agbim Hails League Leadership, Cites Improved Quality And EPL Fixture Alignment appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh has praised Ademola Lookman’s transfer to Atletico Madrid, saying it could “just have saved Nigerian football.” Oliseh highlighted that Atletico Madrid consistently competes in top competitions, describing the move as a major career upgrade for the 28 year old winger. The former Super Eagles midfielder who also served as [...] The post Oliseh Predicts Lookman-Atletico Move Will Open Doors for More Nigerians appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Former France defender Marcel Desailly has predicted that Ivory Coast will progress to the final of the 2026 World Cup. The defender made these remarks in Abidjan during the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour presented by Coca-Cola, an event that has captured the imagination of football fans across the continent. Read Also:Lookman Asked To Leave [...] The post Desailly Tips Ivory Coast To Reach 2026 World Cup Final appeared first on Complete Sports.

Samuel Chukwueze has been nominated for Fulham’s Goal of the Month award for January, reports Completesports.com reports. Chukwueze was nominated for his goal in Fulham’s 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion. With Marco Silva’s side trailing 1-0, the Nigeria international finished superbly in the 72nd minute after controlling Joachim Andersen’s superb pass. Chukwueze has [...] The post Chukwueze Nominated For Fulham’s GOTM Award appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester City could be without their captain Bernardo Silva for the first time this season in the Premier League after an injury picked up in the last few days, Manchester Evening News reports. The City skipper appeared to pick up a problem in the 2-2 draw with Tottenham and was not involved in the midweek [...] The post Man City Suffer Injury Blow Ahead Liverpool Game appeared first on Complete Sports.

Kun Khalifat have announced it will no longer participate in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, reports Completesports.com. The Owerri club failed to honour their NPFL matchday 24 fixture against El-kanemi Warriors in Maiduguri on Monday. According to the NPFL, Kun Khalifat’s decision breached the league’s framework and rules. NPFL Sanctions Kun Khalifat The NPFL [...] The post Kun Khalifat FC Announce Withdrawal From NPFL appeared first on Complete Sports.