Manchester City ended a difficult run of league form on 2 April 2025, when the Man City Vs Leicester City Lineups were confirmed at the Etihad Stadium for a Premier League midweek fixture carrying significant stakes in the race for UEFA Champions League qualification. The fixture saw Pep Guardiola watch proceedings from the stands, serving […] The post Man City Vs Leicester City Lineups and H2H (2-0): Grealish And Marmoush Seal Win appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Nottingham Forest progressed from their Europa League quarter-final with a 2-1 aggregate win over Porto to book a last-four meeting with Aston Villa. Super Eagles trio Ola Aina, Terem Moffi and Zaidu Sanusi were in action in the encounter. While Aina played for 90 minutes for Forest, Moffi and Sanusi were replaced for Porto in [...] The post UEL: Aina, Moffi, Sanusi Feature As Forest Edge Out Porto To Reach Semifinals appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester United delivered one of the most emphatic Manchester derby performances of recent seasons on 17 January 2026, as the Man United Vs Man City lineups were confirmed at Old Trafford for Matchweek 22 of the Premier League. The fixture arrived at a pivotal moment in the title race, with Manchester City sitting second in […] The post Man United Vs Man City Lineups and Stats (2-0): Carrick’s Red Devils Stun Title Challengers appeared first on Gooner Daily.

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced that the 2026 National Sports Festival, tagged Coal City Games, will hold from 27 November to 11 December this year in Enugu. Director-General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, revealed this on Thursday during the first Main Organising Committee (MOC) meeting for the Games held in Abuja. NSC [...] The post Coal City Games Set For November 27 Kick-Off; NSC Confirms 15 Compulsory Sports For 2026 Festival appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is on the brink of breaking his personal Udinese record for the longest time without conceding a goal when they face Parma this weekend, Soccernet.ng reports. Okoye has been brilliant for Udinese this season. He has cemented his spot as the undisputed number one and has maintained remarkable consistency for […]

Werder Bremen head coach Daniel Thioune has not ruled out Victor Boniface’s involvement in the North German derby against Hamburg. Boniface is yet to feature for the Greens after suffering a knee injury during training last December. The Nigeria international has started training with his teammates, and is expected to make an appearance for the [...] The post Bremen Boss Provides Injury Update On Boniface Ahead Hamburg Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have long stood as the gold standard of women’s football in Africa, a team defined by dominance, resilience, and an unyielding winning mentality. Across decades, the Super Falcons have not only collected silverware but also shaped the narrative of African women’s football on the global stage. Yet, behind the trophies and iconic [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: Super Falcons Coaching Eras — Triumphs, Turmoil And Legacy Of Africa’s Queens appeared first on Complete Sports.

Sporting Lagos have clinched promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following a hard-fought campaign. Alex Leme proved the hero, netting the decisive goal in the 17th minute to seal their return to the top flight after a two-year absence. under the guidance of head coach Jeffrey Butler. Sporting Lagos finished top of Conference [...] The post NNL: Sporting Lagos Secure NPFL Promotion appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Tottenham midfielder Pedro Mendes has disclosed that Bruno Fernandes doesn’t need to win a Premier League or Champions League trophy to become a Manchester United legend at the club. Recall that Fernandes has found little success trophy-wise with the Red Devils, and now, speaking to Thunderpick, Mendes believes that his silverware is irrelevant, as [...] The post Mendes: Fernandes Doesn’t Need EPL Or UCL Title To Become Man United Legend appeared first on Complete Sports.

Two-time undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk says he’s optimistic Anthony Joshua will overcome Tyson Fury ahead of a potential fight later this year. The proposed all-British heavyweight clash has been years in the making. The rivals had previously agreed terms five years ago, only for a legal ruling to force Fury into a trilogy with [...] The post Fury Won’t Escape Defeat Against Joshua –Usyk appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has confirmed that Enzo Fernandez will be available to face Manchester United in Saturday’s Premier League clash. The 25-year-old Argentina World Cup winner ‌was omitted from the squad for the ‌7-0 win over League One Port Vale in the FA ‌Cup quarter-finals and last week’s 3-0 Premier League ‌defeat by second-placed [...] The post Enzo Will Be Available For Man United Clash –Rosenior appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal are back in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals but not in the manner many expected. A drab 0-0 draw against Sporting CP at the Emirates Stadium was just enough to seal progression, thanks to their 1-0 first-leg advantage. While the result is a historic milestone, a second consecutive semi-final appearance for the first time [...] The post Arsenal Historically Stumble Into Champions League Semis… But At What Cost? appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Werder Bremen coach Daniel Thioune has offered a cautious but encouraging update on Nigerian striker Victor Boniface ahead of this weekend’s crucial North German derby against Hamburger SV, Soccernet.ng reports. Boniface has not played since December 2025 after suffering a serious knee injury that required surgery in January. The striker, on loan from Bayer Leverkusen, […]

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger has been killed in a road accident, his first club Red Bull Salzburg have announced, Sky Sports reports. Manninger, 48, helped Arsenal to the double in 1997/98, stepping in for David Seaman to make seven appearances in the Premier League and saving a penalty in the FA Cup semi-final shootout [...] The post Arsenal’s Premier League Title Winning Goalkeeper Dies In Road Accident appeared first on Complete Sports.

Shehu Abdullahi, a former Super Eagles defender, is planning to join the race for a seat in Nigeria’s Green Chamber — the House of Representatives — ahead of the 2027 general elections, Completesports.com reports. Ex- Super Eagles Defender’s  Career Spanning Youth To Senior Levels Abdullahi, 33, represented Nigeria at U-17, U-20, U-23 and senior levels. [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Super Eagles Star Quits Football For Shock Political Bid Ahead 2027 Elections appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala has stirred an online debate among Arsenal supporters after throwing out a tough choice about the club’s ambitions this season, Soccernet.ng reports. The Gunners edged past Portuguese side Sporting CP with a 1-0 aggregate result after a goalless draw in their Champions League quarter-final second leg on Wednesday night, to book a place in the semi-finals for a […]

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been the subject of significant discussion in the build-up to Galatasaray's Super Lig game against Genclerbirligi this weekend, Soccernet.ng reports. However, another Super Eagles star, Henry Onyekuru, has also dominated the headlines in Turkey ahead of the fixture. The former Galatasaray man joined Genclerbirligi on a free transfer last […]

A new chapter has opened in one of football’s most controversial cases, as a fresh trial into the death of Argentine legend, Diego Maradona officially gets underway in Argentina. Nearly a year after the initial proceedings collapsed in scandal, seven members of Maradona’s medical team now stand trial for negligent homicide. This new development in [...] The post “JUSTICE FOR MARADONA!” –  Retrial Begins as Doctors Face Jail Spell appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Imran Musa has sealed a move to Swedish club Hammarby IF, Completesports.com reports. Musa linked up with HIF from Nigeria’s Beyond Limits FA. Beyond Limits FA announced the player’s departure through a statement on their X account. “All formalities have been agreed in principle for the transfer of our winger, Imran Musa to Hammarby . [...] The post Nigerian Winger Moves To Swedish Club Hammarby appeared first on Complete Sports.

Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has placed Victor Osimhen in elite company, boldly comparing the Nigerian's influence to that of Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane, Soccernet.ng reports. Buruk's appreciation of Osimhen's impact comes even as the Turkish champions push for more silverware this season. Osimhen has been one of Galatasaray’s standout performers during the 2025/26 campaign, […]

The UEFA Champions League semi-finals will kick off on the 28th of April, but will feature six players, most of whom could have represented the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. Six players of Nigerian descent remain in the hunt for club football’s biggest prize. Yet only one of them, Ademola Lookman, represents the Super […]

The World Athletics has denied Nigerian sprint star Favour Ofili approval to switch allegiance to Türkiye, reports Completesports.com. The decision followed a review of her application alongside ten others submitted by the Türkiye Athletics Federation, all linked to a government-backed recruitment drive ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. World Athletics ruled that the [...] The post World Athletics Rejects Ofili’s Request To Switch Allegiance To Türkiye appeared first on Complete Sports.

Sporting Lagos, and Akwa United are gearing up for a decisive final-day clash in the Nigeria National League (NNL) Conference B, with promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, on the line. Only one single point separated both teams on the Conference B table. Sporting Lagos top the standings with 33 points, while second-placed [...] The post NNL: Sporting Lagos, Akwa United Face Crucial Day In Promotion Race appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigerian teenager Imran Musa has completed a move to Swedish top-flight club Hammarby in what is an important step in his young career, Soccernet.ng reports. The 18-year-old winger joins the Stockholm-based side after impressing at Beyond Limits FA, one of Nigeria’s fast-rising academies. The deal was confirmed on Wednesday, with Beyond Limits announcing that all […]

American Cola has stepped into championing women’s basketball in Nigeria with the debut of the women’s edition of its Courtside 2026 tournament, held at the Ilupeju Basketball Court in Lagos. After five weeks of intense competition and standout performances, Team MC Spencer emerged as champions, closing out a tournament that brought together 8 communities from [...] The post AMERICAN COLA COURTSIDE 2026 DEBUTS WOMEN’S EDITION AS TEAM MC SPENCER EMERGES CHAMPION appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Former Nigerian international Mikel Obi has criticized Barcelona for blaming the referee for their ouster in the Champions League. Following Barcelona’s 3-2 aggregate exit from the Champions League to Atletico Madrid, some Barca players and officials accused the referee of poor officiating. Speaking with Mundo Deportivo, the former Chelsea star stated that Barca’s zero killer [...] The post Mikel: Don’t Blame Referee For Barca’s Ouster From Champions League appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Golden Eaglets coach, John Obuh has identified poor preparation and systemic interference as key factors behind the Nigeria’s recent slump at U17 level. Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2026 U-17 AFCON, that will also serves as qualifier for the World Cup. Obuh noted that assembling top coaches alone will not solve the problem. [...] The post Coach Blames Interference for Nigeria’s U-17 AFCON Qualification Failure appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

A decade ago, watching a football match meant… well, watching it. Perhaps sending a message to someone you know. Or yelling at the television during a game. Right now? That person watches real-time scores pop up, makes wagers, flips through key moments, argues online – all happening together. What used to be called the extra [...] The post The Second Screen Revolution: Sports, Betting, And The Rise Of Direct Casino Access appeared first on Complete Sports.

Trabzonspor striker Paul Onuachu is expected to be back in training on Thursday (today) after his minor injury setback, Completesports.com reports. The Nigeria international was sidelined for Fatih Tekke’s side 1-1 draw against Alanyaspor last weekend. The disappointing result dealt a blow to Trabzonspor’s title hopes, leaving the Black Sea Storm four points adrift of [...] The post Onuachu Resumes Training After Injury Setback appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi has weighed in on Barcelona’s Champions League elimination at the hands of Atletico Madrid, insisting the Spanish champions have nobody to blame but themselves, Soccernet.ng reports. Barcelona were knocked out of the competition on Tuesday night despite winning 2-1 on the night. However, their 2-0 defeat in the first leg last week meant the tie ended […]

Eric Chelle has outlined how upcoming fixtures will play a key role in reshaping and assessing the national team setup as preparations continue for future competitions. Speaking on the invitational tournament in the off-season, Chelle explained that the tournament will serve as a platform to evaluate new players and widen the pool of options available [...] The post No Home based Players for Poland, Portugal Friendlies – Chelle appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Blackburn Rovers manager Michael O’Neill has disclosed that the club will assess Super Eagles defender Ryan Alebiosu’s injury after he was substituted in the team’s 3-0 loss against Southampton on Tuesday. Recall that the Nigerian international was substituted in the second half for Japanese defender Ryoya Morishita after he got injured in a collision. In [...] The post Blackburn Manager Gives Injury Update On Alebiosu appeared first on Complete Sports.

Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes has explained why the club allowed Victor Boniface to leave on loan last summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Rolfes insists the decision was made to help the Super Eagles striker regain full fitness and sharpness after a difficult spell with injuries. The club chief made it clear that Boniface's quality has […]

Alvaro Arbeloa has blamed centre referee Slavko Vincic for Real Madrid’s defeat to Bayern Munich and eventual ouster from this season’s UEFA Champions League. Real Madrid were knocked out of the 2025-26 Champions League in controversial circumstances on Wednesday. Bayern Munich won 4-3 on the night to ensure a 6-4 aggregate success, but that came [...] The post The Referee Ruined The Game —Arbeloa Blames ‘Poor Officiating’ For Madrid UCL Exit appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has opened up on how he came close to making history with Real Madrid, only for injury to deny him the chance, Soccernet.ng reports. Adepoju, who played for the club’s reserve side, Castilla, in the early 1990s, said he was on the verge of breaking into the senior team […]

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has returned to full training with Galatasaray,Completesports.com reports. Osimhen sustained an arm injury during Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League clash at Liverpool last month. The Nigeria international thereafter underwent surgery. The 27-year-old was pictured in training with his teammates on Wednesday although the affected arm still carried a heavy bandage. Read [...] The post Osimhen Back In Full Training Ahead Galatasaray Vs Gençlerbirliği appeared first on Complete Sports.