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Former Germany Coach In Discussions With Ghana FA Over World Cup Job
Former Germany coach Joachim Löw has been linked with the Ghana job ahead of the World Cup. The Ghana Football Association are in search of a new head coach following the dismissal of Otto Addo this week. The GFA are keen to appoint a new coach with the World Cup less than three months away. [...] The post Former Germany Coach In Discussions With Ghana FA Over World Cup Job appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EXCLUSIVE: Super Eagles — Analysing The New Faces; Otele, Sor, Fernandez
Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle, named a 23-man list for this four-nation tournament involving Nigeria, Iran, Jordan and Costa Rica. On that list, three names stood out that kept the Nigeria national team supporters asking questions. Philip Otele (26, Hamburger SV), Collins Yira Sor (25, Genk) and Emmanuel Fernandez (24, Rangers) were part of [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: Super Eagles — Analysing The New Faces; Otele, Sor, Fernandez appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Nigerian-Born Defender Attracts Premier League Interest
Arsenal and Liverpool are interested in Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor, reports Completesports.com. Ahanor has caught the eye with his impressive performance for Serie A club Atalanta this season. The youngster has made 28 appearances across all competitions for La Dea, with one assist to his name. Read Also:Osimhen Steps Up Recovery From Injury Spanish giants [...] The post Nigerian-Born Defender Attracts Premier League Interest appeared first on Complete Sports.
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SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 80: Roberto De Zerbi’s Appointments As Spur’s Manager
On Tuesday, 31st March 2026, Roberto De Zerbi took over as Tottenham Hotspurs’ manager to save them from relegation. With only seven MATCHES remaining and at 30 points, Spurs need at least 9 points to guarantee their stay in the EPL. Will De Zerbi rescue the Spurs or will it be a case of too [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 80: Roberto De Zerbi’s Appointments As Spur’s Manager appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Match Review Nigeria Vs Iran, Jordan
The Super Eagles wrapped up their international friendlies against Iran and Jordan with mixed but encouraging performances under head coach Eric Chelle. In this video, we break down both matches, key moments, standout players, and what it all means for Nigeria moving forward. 🤔⚽ Topics Discussed in Video; * How well did the team perform? [...] The post Match Review Nigeria Vs Iran, Jordan appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Liverpool vs Man City: Alexander Isak Returns to Liverpool Training, Giving Slot Selection Boost
Alexander Isak rejoined Liverpool’s first-team training squad at the AXA Training Centre on Thursday morning, returning to group sessions for the first time since December after suffering a fractured fibula and ankle injury that required surgery. The timing of his comeback, with Liverpool facing Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-final at the Etihad Stadium […] The post Liverpool vs Man City: Alexander Isak Returns to Liverpool Training, Giving Slot Selection Boost appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Sodje: NFF Has To Be Reformed
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has called for a comprehensive overhaul of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), arguing that the current structure is failing Nigerian football. Expressing concerns over the management and direction of the Super Eagles, Sodje, in a chat with Brila FM, stated that without deep structural change, the federation is not [...] The post Sodje: NFF Has To Be Reformed appeared first on Complete Sports.
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James Rodriguez Rushed To Hospital
Colombia captain James Rodriguez has spent the past three days in the hospital after showing signs of ‘severe dehydration’ following last week’s clash with France. Colombia was beaten 3-1 by Les Bleus in Maryland on Sunday in a friendly game ahead of this summer’s World Cup. On Thursday, the Colombian Football Federation released a statement [...] The post James Rodriguez Rushed To Hospital appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Mourinho Would Have Been Ideal Manager For Man United
Manchester United legend Nicky Butt believes Jose Mourinho would have been an ideal manager for the Red Devils. In a chat with Paddy Power, Butt noted that Mourinho’s winning mentality and track record of delivering trophies would make him a strong candidate to take charge at Old Trafford once again. Read Also:NFF Appoints Busari Flamingos [...] The post Mourinho Would Have Been Ideal Manager For Man United appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Why I’m Confident We’ll Win The EPL Title This Season –Gabriel Jesus
Gabriel Jesus has disclosed why he remains highly confident that Arsenal will clinch the Premier League title. The Gunners currently hold a nine-point advantage over Manchester City at the summit with seven matches of the campaign left to play. Despite finishing as runners-up on three successive occasions, Jesus has not downplayed his belief that Arsenal [...] The post Why I’m Confident We’ll Win The EPL Title This Season –Gabriel Jesus appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Fatai Amoo Urges Early Rebuild for Super Eagles Ahead of 2030 World Cup
Fatai Amoo has called for a strategic overhaul of the Super Eagles as preparations begin for future international competitions, including the next Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Speaking in a chat with Brila.net, Amoo emphasized the need for a long-term vision focused on rebuilding the team through the gradual integration [...] The post Fatai Amoo Urges Early Rebuild for Super Eagles Ahead of 2030 World Cup appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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NFF Appoints Busari Flamingos Head Coach
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has announced the appointment of Akeem Ishola Busari as the Head Coach of the U-17 Girls National Team, Flamingos. Busari replaces Bankole Olowookere who has been with the Flamingos for many years, including leading the team to win the bronze medals at the 2022 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals [...] The post NFF Appoints Busari Flamingos Head Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.
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PSG Vs Aston Villa Lineups And H2H Stats: Villa’s Heroic Comeback Falls Just Short
One of the most dramatic knockout ties in the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League reached its breathless conclusion on the evening of Tuesday, April 15, 2025, as PSG Vs Aston Villa Lineups And Stats produced a match that will live long in the memory of everyone fortunate enough to be inside Villa Park that night. Kicking […] The post PSG Vs Aston Villa Lineups And H2H Stats: Villa’s Heroic Comeback Falls Just Short appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Grimsby Town Vs Man United Lineups and H2H Stats (2026)
English football has never been short of cup upsets, but for sheer jaw-dropping audacity and historical weight, few results in the modern game can match what unfolded at Blundell Park on the wet Wednesday evening of August 27, 2025, when Grimsby Town Vs Man United Lineups And H2H Stats became the most searched football topic […] The post Grimsby Town Vs Man United Lineups and H2H Stats (2026) appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Rolls-Royce Holdings Stock Price Finds Itself Caught Between £2.5bn Buyback Floor and Turbulence
Rolls-Royce Holdings has had one of the more complicated months of its remarkable multi-year recovery. The stock, which delivered close to a 950% gain over five years and hit an all-time high of 1,420p in February, has since retreated to around 1,177p on the London Stock Exchange as of April 2, trading below both its […] The post Rolls-Royce Holdings Stock Price Finds Itself Caught Between £2.5bn Buyback Floor and Turbulence appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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It’s Time for Them to Go! Sodje Calls for NFF Overhaul
Former Super Eagles player, Sam Sodje has described Nigeria’s performance in the recent four-nation as decent, but expressed concern over the systemic failures that have hindered the team. Reflecting on the team, Sodje acknowledged positives in the squad’s performance and the direction of the coaching crew, but stressed the need for broader structural reforms within [...] The post It’s Time for Them to Go! Sodje Calls for NFF Overhaul appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Ex-Chelsea Star Names The Only Trophy Arsenal Will Win This Season
Former Chelsea and Arsenal defender William Gallas has said the only trophy Arsenal will win this season is the Premier League. The Gunners were in the race for the quadruple this season but will now battle for three trophies, after losing to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final. The defeat to City means Mikel [...] The post Ex-Chelsea Star Names The Only Trophy Arsenal Will Win This Season appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Gusau Inaugurates NFF Electoral, Appeals Committee For September Election
The Nigeria Football Federation on Thursday inaugurated its Electoral Committee and Electoral Appeals Committee, which are saddled with the conduct, and adjudication on complaints, petitions and appeals, of the elections into the NFF Executive Committee for the period 2026-2030. President of NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, MON inaugurated the committees at the NFF Secretariat in [...] The post Gusau Inaugurates NFF Electoral, Appeals Committee For September Election appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Osimhen Steps Up Recovery From Injury
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is making steady progress in his recovery from an arm injury, reports Completesports.com. The Nigeria international sustained the injury in Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League defeat to Liverpool last month. Osimhen underwent surgery two weeks ago,and has been working his way back to full fitness. Read Also:Werder Bremen Coach Pleased with Boniface’s [...] The post Osimhen Steps Up Recovery From Injury appeared first on Complete Sports.
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2026 World Cup: Son Heung-min Is The Heart Of ‌Our Team –South Korea Coach
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo has disclosed that Son Heung-min remains the heart of the team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Son, South Korea’s most-capped player ‌and second-highest goalscorer, missed a few chances in a 1-0 defeat ‌by Austria on Tuesday, with his performances under ‌the microscope in the build-up to this year’s World [...] The post 2026 World Cup: Son Heung-min Is The Heart Of ‌Our Team –South Korea Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Poor Preparation Behind Super Eagles’ World Cup Qualification Failure – Dimeji Lawal
Former Nigeria international, Dimeji Lawal, has attributed Nigeria’s back-to-back failures to qualify for the FIFA World Cup to poor preparation rather than a lack of talent. Reacting to Nigeria’s 2–2 draw against Jordan national football team, Lawal stressed that the country boasts an abundance of skilled players but continues to fall short due to inadequate [...] The post Poor Preparation Behind Super Eagles’ World Cup Qualification Failure – Dimeji Lawal appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Mastantuono Backs Chelsea Star To Join Real Madrid
Real Madrid midfielder Franco Mastantuono says he’ll be delighted to see Chelsea star Enzo Fernández join the Los Blancos. Recall that the Argentina international is interesting Real Madrid this season, particularly knowing he is unsettled. In a chat with reporters, Mastantuono stated that he can’t wait to see Enzo in Real Madrid colours. Read Also:Championship: [...] The post Mastantuono Backs Chelsea Star To Join Real Madrid appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Werder Bremen Coach Pleased with Boniface’s Return from Injury
Werder Bremen head coach Daniel Thioune is delighted to have Victor Boniface back in his squad, reports Completesports.com. Boniface suffered a knee injury last December, and underwent surgery earlier this year. The Nigeria international was initially ruled out for the rest of the season, but is now on course to return for the Greens before [...] The post Werder Bremen Coach Pleased with Boniface’s Return from Injury appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Championship: Alebiosu Confident Blackburn Rovers Will Avoid Relegation
Ryan Alebiosu is optimistic Blackburn Rovers can escape relegation in the Sky Bet Championship this season. Rovers currently occupy 19th position on the table with 43 points from 39 games. Michael O’Neill’s side have two crucial fixtures coming up against Birmingham City, and West Bromwich Albion. The two-week international break has offered the squad a [...] The post Championship: Alebiosu Confident Blackburn Rovers Will Avoid Relegation appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Chelsea To Storm Lagos For ‘The Famous CFC’ Fan Event
Chelsea Football Club will be visiting Lagos, Nigeria, for the first time in the club’s history this May when its fan engagement programme The Famous CFC hosts its penultimate event of the 2025/26 season. The Premier League giants, in a statement, said former Blue and Super Eagles star Victor Moses will meet the club’s passionate [...] The post Chelsea To Storm Lagos For ‘The Famous CFC’ Fan Event appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Slot Deserves Another Chance With Liverpool –Gerrard
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard believes Reds manager Arne Slot should be giving another chance to correct his mistakes at the club. The Dutch tactician, who won the Premier League in his first season with Liverpool, has struggled to replicate such feat in his second season in charge. Speaking to the Overlap, Gerrard believes Slot deserves [...] The post Slot Deserves Another Chance With Liverpool –Gerrard appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Signing For Everton Was A Great Moment –Aiyegbeni
Former Nigerian international Yakubu Aiyegbeni has disclosed that signing for Everton was a great moment for him. Aiyegbeni scored 33 goals in 107 appearances for Everton across all competitions between 2007 and 2011. Known as “The Yak,” he was a key striker for the club, scoring 25 goals in the Premier League, making him a [...] The post Signing For Everton Was A Great Moment –Aiyegbeni appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NPFL 2025/2026: Uzoenyi Hails ‘Toughest, Best’ Season As Title Race Heads For Photo Finish
Former Rangers and Super Eagles left winger, Ejike Uzoenyi, has exclusively told Completesports.com that the ongoing 2025/2026 NPFL season is the ‘toughest’ and ‘best’ in recent times. NPFL Season Lauded As Most Competitive In Recent Years Uzoenyi, who was part of the Super Eagles squad that won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South [...] The post NPFL 2025/2026: Uzoenyi Hails ‘Toughest, Best’ Season As Title Race Heads For Photo Finish appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Italy’s Football Federation President Resigns After Third Consecutive World Cup Qualification Failure
Gabriele Gravina has officially resigned from his position as President of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) following the Azzurris failure to qualify for the World Cup for the third tournament cycle in a row. Gravina tendered his resignation at an emergency meeting of the FIGC general council following Italy’s World Cup play-off final defeat against [...] The post Italy’s Football Federation President Resigns After Third Consecutive World Cup Qualification Failure appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Fernandez Will Be Important For Eagles –Oshaniwa
Former Nigerian international Juwon Oshaniwa believes Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez will play an important role in the senior national team. He made this known after his impressive display against Iran and Jordan, respectively, in an international friendly in Turkey. Recall that the Rangers defender netted his first goal in Nigeria’s 2-2 draw against Jordan [...] The post Fernandez Will Be Important For Eagles –Oshaniwa appeared first on Complete Sports.
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7 Top Football Nations That Failed To Qualify For Consecutive World Cups
Italy’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup underlines a broader trend in international football, where even the most decorated nations are not immune to qualification setbacks. Across different eras, several traditional powerhouses have experienced similar downturns, missing out on successive World Cups despite their pedigree and talent pools. From Europe to Africa [...] The post 7 Top Football Nations That Failed To Qualify For Consecutive World Cups appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles Get Poland and Portugal Friendlies in June
The Super Eagles will play two high-profile friendly matches scheduled for June. Nigeria will first face Poland on June 3 and the encounter will take place at the PGE Narodowy in the country’s capital, Warsaw. The second fixture will see Nigeria take on Portugal on June 10 in Portugal, with the venue yet to be [...] The post Super Eagles Get Poland and Portugal Friendlies in June appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Mikel Slams Enzo Fernandez Over Chelsea Future Comments
Former John Obi Mikel has criticised Enzo Fernandez following the Argentine’s recent remarks casting doubt over his long-term future at Chelsea. Fernandez Admits Uncertainty After PSG Humiliation Fernandez told ESPN Argentina that he remains unsure about his future after Chelsea’s 3-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League Round [...] The post Mikel Slams Enzo Fernandez Over Chelsea Future Comments appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Victor Boniface Returns to Training After Lengthy Injury Layoff
Victor Boniface has taken a significant step in his recovery journey after returning to training with the ball following a long spell on the sidelines due to injury. The Nigeria international underwent surgery in January after sustaining the injury during a training session, and has now spent over 200 days working his way back to [...] The post Victor Boniface Returns to Training After Lengthy Injury Layoff appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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2026 FIFA World Cup: Adepoju Congratulates DR Congo, Urges Nigeria To Learn From Qualification Failure
Former Nigeria international, Mutiu Adepoju, has congratulated the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) on their qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals scheduled to be hosted by Mexico, the USA and Canada in June, Completesports.com reports. 2026 FIFA World Cup: DR Congo Seal Historic Qualification With Play-Off Victory On Tuesday, 31 March 2026, [...] The post 2026 FIFA World Cup: Adepoju Congratulates DR Congo, Urges Nigeria To Learn From Qualification Failure appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles Line Up Poland, Portugal Friendlies In June
The Super Eagles will confront Poland and Portugal in international friendlies in June, Completesports.com reports. Éric Chelle’s side are scheduled to face Poland on Wednesday 3, June, 2026. Nigeria defeated Poland 1-0 in their last meeting in Wrocław on March 23, 2018. Victor Moses scored the only goal of the encounter from the penalty spot. [...] The post Super Eagles Line Up Poland, Portugal Friendlies In June appeared first on Complete Sports.
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