It is now a full in the Super Eagles camp in Cairo, Egypt, ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following the arrival of star striker Victor Osimhen. Osimhen’s arrival was confirmed by Super Eagles media officer Promise Efoghe. Earlier on Wednesday Moses Simon arrived the camp from his base in France. This would [...] The post AFCON 2025: Full House In Cairo As Osimhen Arrives Super Eagles Camp appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Estevao Willian will miss this weekend’s Premier League clash against Newcastle United. Chelsea’s route into the Carabao Cup semi-finals continued without the 18-year-old, as the Blues claimed a 3-1 victory away at League One side Cardiff City without including him in the matchday squad. In a chat with [...] The post Maresca: Estevao Won’t Be Available For Newcastle Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Moses Simon has lamented Benjamin Fredrick’s absence for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, reports Compleresports.com. Fredrick sustained a knee injury in training with his Belgian club Dender last month. The former Flying Eagles defender will only return to action in the new year. The 20-year-old has established himself as a key player for the [...] The post AFCON 2025: Simon Sad Over Fredrick’s Absence appeared first on Complete Sports.

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has disclosed that Jamal Musiala will be back in action for the club in January. Musiala suffered a broken left leg and ankle dislocation in Bayern’s Club World Cup quarter-final loss to Paris Saint-Germain but continues to make excellent progress on the road to playing competitive football again. Musiala also [...] The post Musiala Will Be Back In January –Kompany appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Nigerian international Edward Weng has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles will do well at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations despite losing 2-1 to Egypt in a friendly encounter at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday. The Pharaohs went ahead in the 27th minute when Mahmoud Saber finished from a low cross by [...] The post AFCON 2025: ‘I’m Not Disturbed By The Result’ –Ex International Reacts To Eagles Loss Vs Egypt In Friendly appeared first on Complete Sports.

Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller has disclosed that it has not been easy for him to learn English since he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps in Major League Soccer. The forward, who spent 25 glorious years at Bayern Munich, swapped the pressure cooker of the Allianz Arena for the scenic vistas of British Columbia in August. [...] The post I’m Too Lazy Learning English –Ex Bayer Munich Striker appeared first on Complete Sports.

Paul Onuachu has said the Super Eagles deserved more from Tuesday night’s defeat to the Pharaohs of Egypt, reports Completesports.com. Eric Chelle’s side lost 2-1 to their hosts in a pre-2025 Africa Cup of Nations friendly at the Cairo International Stadium. Mahmoud Saber, and Mostafa Mohammed scored for Egypt in the game. Read Also:Awaziem: Egypt [...] The post Friendly: Onuachu Reflects On Super Eagles’ Defeat To Egypt appeared first on Complete Sports.

Born on the 27th of August 1952 in Lagos, Patrick Olusegun Odegbami remains one of the most iconic figures in Nigerian and African football. The ex-captain of the Nigerian Green Eagles and sports journalist, who played as a forward, won 46 caps and scored 23 goals for the Nigeria national team which he guided to [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 40: The Mathematical Segun Odegbami Football Journey appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ahmed Musa on Wednesday officially announced his retirement from international football, reports Completesports.com. Musa’s last appearance for the Super Eagles was against the Black Stars of Ghana at the Unity Cup invitational tournament in May. The 33-year-old featured as a second half substitute in the thrilling encounter. The versatile forward made the announcement on the [...] The post ‘I Wore The Badge With Pride’ — ‘ Musa Announces Retirement From International Football appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea booked their place in the EFL Cup semi-finals after a hard-fought 3–1 victory over League One leaders Cardiff City at a raucous Cardiff City Stadium, with second-half substitutes making the decisive impact in an absorbing quarter-final clash. Roared on by a fervent capacity crowd, Cardiff matched their Premier League opponents stride for stride for [...] The post Maresca ‘In love’ as Garnacho Double Sends Chelsea into Carabao Cup Semis appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Fluminense defender Thiago Silva has disclosed that it would be a dream come true to see his children play for Chelsea in the Premier League. Recall that Silva’s son, Isago Silva, is playing for Chelsea’s academy and recently signed his first professional contract (a scholarship) for the 2025-26 season, continuing his development as a defender [...] The post Silva: I Can’t Wait To See My Sons Play For Chelsea appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles newcomer, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro has described his invitation to the Nigerian national team as one of the greatest achievements of his career. Speaking in a recent interview, the 21-year-old midfielder, who currently plays for Italian Serie B side Pisa, opened up on the emotions surrounding his call-up. Akinsanmiro explained that the invitation to the [...] The post Ebenezer Akinsanmiro Reflects on Super Eagles Call-Up and His Journey appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Democratic Republic of Congo has reacted to the petition filed against them by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, reports Completesports.com. The Leopards beat Eric Chelle’s men 4-3 in the final of the 2025 FIFA World Cup African playoffs last month. The NFF confirmed on Tuesday that it has have filed a petition against DR Congo [...] The post ‘Bring It On’ — DR Congo React To NFF’s Petition Over Use Of Ineligible Players appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has formally submitted a petition to FIFA, alleging that the DR Congo fielded ineligible players during the FIFA World Cup Playoffs Final against Nigeria. The development has reignited hope across Nigeria, as the petition if upheld could reopen Nigeria’s path to qualification for the FIFA World Cup. According to the [...] The post NFF Petitions FIFA Over Alleged Ineligible DRC Players appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles Seek New Route Back into 2026 World Cup Race as NFF Files Formal Complaint to FIFA Over DR Congo’s Alleged Use of Ineligible Players. Nigeria have launched a last-ditch bid to revive their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after filing an official complaint to FIFA over the alleged [...] The post How Nigeria’s Super Eagles Could Revive World Cup Hope Following DR Congo’s Alleged Use of Ineligible Players appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

FIFA has officially announced price reduction of some 2026 World Cup tickets following an intense global backlash from supporters, with $60 tickets now guaranteed for every match, including the final, for teams’ most loyal fans. The announcement, made on Tuesday, comes after fans accused football’s world governing body of a “monumental betrayal” when ticket prices circulated [...] The post Why FIFA Slashed 2026 World Cup Outrageous Ticket Price appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Chidozie Awaziem has reflected on the Super Eagles performance in the friendly against the Pharaohs of Egypt, reports Completesports.com. Egypt defeated Eric Chelle’s side 2-1 at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday night. Mahmoud Saber gave Egypt the lead two minutes before the half hour mark. Awaziem restored parity for the Super Eagles late in [...] The post Awaziem: Egypt Friendly Good Test For Super Eagles appeared first on Complete Sports.

Senegal will be without defender Ilay Camara at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Completesports.com reports. The full-back will miss the competition due to injury, according to country’s football federation. The Terangha Lions are also set to be without striker Assane Diao. Diao suffered an injury while playing for Como against AS Roma in Serie [...] The post Senegal Suffer Double Injury Blow Ahead AFCON 2025 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Eric Chelle and the Super Eagles will take the 2-1 defeat to Egypt in their strides as they wrap up preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations which gets underway in a matter of days. Goals from Mahmoud Saber and Mostafa Mohamed, either side of Chidozie Awaziem’s headed goal secured a fairly comfortable win for [...] The post Super Eagles Defeated in Cairo, Chelle hands New Boys Minutes appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Team Nigeria delivered an impressive performance in athletics at the ongoing 4th African Youth Games in Angola, finishing second on the medals table with a total of 11 medals; six gold and five silver. South Africa topped the athletics standings after a dominant outing across multiple events. The Games, running from December 10 to 20, [...] The post Team Nigeria Finish Second in Athletics Medals Table at African Youth Games appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Former Nigerian international Mikel Obi has opened up on how he contacted office of late President Muhammadu Buhari over the Super Eagles’ unpaid bonuses for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Speaking on The Obi One Podcast, Mikel said players were owed qualification bonuses for months, despite repeated assurances from officials of the Nigeria [...] The post Mikel: How I Contacted Buhari Over Super Eagles’ Unpaid 2018 World Cup Bonuses appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has petitioned FIFA over the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DR Congo) alleged use of ineligible players during the African World Cup playoffs in Morocco. After regulation and extra-time ended 1-1, DR Congo edged out the Super Eagles 4–3 on penalties in the final of the African playoffs for the 2026 [...] The post NFF Petitions FIFA Over DR Congo’s Alleged Use Of Ineligible Players Against Super Eagles At Playoffs appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Gabonese Football Federation has confirmed that veteran striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will miss the team’s opening game against Cameroon in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that the 36-year-old Aubameyang, long his country’s talisman, was forced off with an injury as ⁠Marseille beat Monaco ‌in Ligue 1 on Sunday, and the ​Gabonese Football Federation [...] The post AFCON 2025: Aubameyang To Miss Cameroon Clash –GFF appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal fear defender Ben White could face a minimum of a month out with the hamstring injury he suffered in their win over Wolves, BBC Sport reports. The Gunners are still awaiting final confirmation of the extent of White’s muscular issue but initial concerns are that he will miss between four and six weeks. The [...] The post Arsenal Star To Be Out For Over One Month In Latest Injury Blow appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donestk have announced the signing of Nigerian midfielder Prosper Obah, reports Completesports.com. Obah joined the Orange and Blacks from another Ukrainian outfit, LNZ Cherkasy. The 22-year-old signed a contract until 31 December, 2030. Head coach Ardan Turan is expecting big things from the new arrival. Read Also:‘You Get Better From Failing’ –Mikel [...] The post Done Deal: Nigerian Midfielder Joins Ukrainian Club Shakhtar Donestk appeared first on Complete Sports.

The opening of a new Wetherspoon pub in Croydon has been delayed just days before it was due to welcome its first customers. The Coombe Lodge, located on Coombe Road, had been scheduled to open at 8am on Wednesday, December 17, following a £1 million redevelopment. However, the company has now announced that the opening […] The post Wetherspoons Delays Opening of New Croydon Pub After £1m Investment appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Twenty-six players are now in the Super Eagles camp in Cairo, Egypt, following the arrival of Samuel Chukwueze on Tuesday night. The Super Eagles media officer Promise Efoghe dislcosed this. According to the team’s spokesperson, the only players who are yet to arrive are Victor Osimhen and Moses Simon. Also, he stated that in Wednesday, [...] The post AFCON 2025: Chukwueze Arrives In Super Eagles’ Cairo Camp appeared first on Complete Sports.

A brace from Alejandro Garnacho and a solitary strike from Pedro Neto earned Chelsea a 3-1 win against Cardiff in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday. After a goalless first half Garnacho opened the scoring in the 57th minute but David Turnbull made it 1-1 on 75 minutes. With eight minutes left Neto restored Chelsea’s [...] The post Carabao Cup: Chelsea Defeat Cardiff 3-1 To Reach Semi-final appeared first on Complete Sports.

Four Nigerians are currently participating in the FIFA Standing Committees Plenary Sessions and Meetings taking place in Doha, Qatar, underlining the country’s growing influence within global football governance, Completesport.com reports. Among them is Amaju Melvin Pinnick, who serves as the Deputy Chair of the prestigious FIFA Men’s National Teams Competitions Committee. Pinnick, a former President [...] The post Nigeria Takes Centre Stage As Four Officials Attend FIFA Committees Meetings in Doha appeared first on Complete Sports.

Egypt defeated Nigeria’s Super Eagles 2-1 in a pre-2025 Africa Cup of Nations friendly at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday night,reports Completesports.com. The hosts dominated the opening exchanges, and went in front through Mahmoud Saber in the 28th minute. Saber slotted the ball home from inside box following a cross from the right. The [...] The post Friendly: Super Eagles Fall 2-1 To Egypt In Cairo appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has expressed delight to have been named the Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper. The city’s number one saw off competition from Premier League goalkeepers, including Alisson Becker, Emiliano Martinez, and David Raya, to claim the accolade. Recall that the nominees were chosen by a panel of experts, with Donnarumma selected as [...] The post I Am Extremely Proud –Donnarumma Reacts After Winning Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper appeared first on Complete Sports.

Tochukwu Nnadi has described his invitation to the Super Eagles a ‘dream come true’, reports Completesports.com. The 22-year-old is one of the five new players named in Nigeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Nnadi has impressed with Belgian Pro League League outfit, Zulte Waregem this season. Read Also:AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Arrive [...] The post AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Invitation A Dream Come True — Nnadi appeared first on Complete Sports.

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann believes playing Ghana in an international friendly game will give the team an idea on what to expect from Ivory Coast in the 2026 World Cup. Recall that Germany have been drawn alongside Curaçao, Ivory Coast, and Ecuador in Group E. The clash against the Black Stars is expected to take [...] The post 2026 World Cup: Ghana’s Friendly Will Be Valuable For Germany — Nagelsmann appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former France coach Raymond Domenech believes it’s very easy for other teams to play Marseille due to manager Roberto de Zerbi’s predictable style of play. He made this known on the backdrop of Marseille’s victory over Monaco in Ligue 1 at the weekend. Speaking with L’Équipe, Domenech stated that Zerbi’s game lacks organization and identity. [...] The post Domenech: Zerbi’s Style Of Play Is Predictable At Marseille appeared first on Complete Sports.

Africa’s journey to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been filled with drama, surprises, and heartbreaking exits. Some of the continent’s biggest football icons from Victor Osimhen to André Onana will not be on the world’s biggest stage, leaving fans stunned across Europe and Africa. Related: Richest Footballers In The World 2025 Faiq Bolkiah, Ronaldo, [...] The post 10 African Football Stars Who Will Miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup appeared first on Complete Sports.

Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has demanded more from his players despite the win over Wikki Tourists. The former champions defeated Abdu Maikaba’s side 1-0 in a matchday 17 tie at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on Monday. Taofeek Otaniyi scored the decisive goal in the ninth minute. Read Also:NPFL: Rivers United Secure [...] The post NPFL: Finidi Demands More From Players Despite Rivers United’s Win Over Wikki appeared first on Complete Sports.