The ongoing saga surrounding Favour Ofili has taken another turn, with an official of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) declaring that the athlete’s international career is now at a “stalemate.” AFN board member, Olalekan Soetan made the revelation while addressing the fallout from World Athletics’ decision to block Ofili’s proposed switch of allegiance to [...] The post Favour Ofili Future in Limbo After World Athletics Block – AFN appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

US tennis veteran Venus Williams has disclosed that she may compete in the French Open for the first time since 2021. The 4-time Olympic gold medalist made this known after losing to Kaitlin Quevedo 6-2, 6-4 in the first round at the Madrid Open. Despite a 10th consecutive loss, she expressed enjoyment playing on clay [...] The post I May Compete In French Open –Venus appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria and Hellas Verona striker Gift Emmanuel Orban made the headlines after getting into a physical altercation with a fan, Soccernet.ng reports. According to several sources, the incident happened shortly after Verona's loss to AC Milan. A fan tried to get his child to take pictures with the former Lyon striker, but he wasn't budging. […]

Real Madrid and Barcelona are set to battle for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen in a potential summer 2026 transfer war. Recall that both La Liga giants have expressed interest in signing the Nigerian striker, who has been in impressive form for Galatasaray. His performances this season, 19 goals and 7 assists across 29 matches [...] The post Real Madrid Ready To Battle Barcelona For Super Eagles Star appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Napoli sporting director Mauro Meloso has said owner Aurelio De Laurentiis was right not to sell Victor Osimhen to Paris Saint-Germain. Paris Saint-Germain were eager to secure the signing of Victor Osimhen during the summer of 2023. The Nigeria international played a pivotal role in Napoli’s Scudetto success in the 2022/23 season. PSG also [...] The post Napoli Right To Reject PSG Bid For Osimhen — Meloso appeared first on Complete Sports.

Brighton & Hove Albion dismantled Chelsea 3-0 to climb into sixth place and boost their European ambitions. Goals from Ferdi Kadioglu, Jack Hinshelwood and Danny Welbeck sealed a dominant victory for one of the league’s most in-form sides. For the visitors, the night marked a new low, five straight Premier League defeats without scoring, a [...] The post Brighton Tear Chelsea Apart as The Blues and Rosenoir Collapse Again appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

OGC Nice have made public their position that there is no way back at the club for Terem Moffi after his difficult and emotional exit earlier this year, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles striker, alongside teammate Jérémie Boga, left the French club in January following a serious breakdown in relations with supporters and the club […]

Gift Orban is set to return to Hoffenheim at the end of the season following the conclusion of his loan spell with Serie A side Hellas Verona. The Nigeria international joined Hellas Verona on loan last summer. The contract included a purchase option agreed upon by both parties. Orban has scored seven goals, and registered [...] The post Hellas Verona Turn Down Permanent Deal For Orban appeared first on Complete Sports.

Brighton yesterday produced a dominant 3-0 win to leapfrog Chelsea in the Premier League, boosting their European hopes while piling further misery on struggling visiting head coach Liam Rosenior. Goals from Ferdi Kadioglu, Jack Hinshelwood and Danny Welbeck lifted Brighton into sixth place, while Chelsea have now lost five consecutive league matches without scoring for [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 88: Chelsea Football Club Struggle appeared first on Complete Sports.

After 25 long years in the wilderness, Coventry City are finally back where they believe they belong;  the Premier League. An important 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park sealed promotion on Friday night, triggering emotional scenes among over 7,000 travelling fans who witnessed history unfold. The West Midlands side, founding members of the [...] The post How Frank Onyeka and Coventry City Storm Back to the Premier League 25 Years Exile appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Former Super Eagles left-back Ifeanyi Udeze has said he is not surprised by how quickly Ademola Lookman has settled into life at Atlético Madrid, Soccernet.ng reports. Udeze insists the Nigeria international winger’s strong start in the Spanish capital owes much to the support system around him. Lookman arrived in Spain during the January transfer window […]

Former Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi has delivered a blunt assessment of Liam Rosenior after Chelsea’s defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. The West London club parted ways with Enzo Maresca on New Year’s Day and appointed Rosenior from sister club Strasbourg, handing him a long-term contract as part of their model. Despite a promising start […]

Ranchers Bees and Jigawa Golden Stars are set for a decisive showdown as they chase the final promotion slot in the Nigeria National League (NNL) on Wednesday (today). Three teams—Doma United, Inter Lagos, and Sporting Lagos have already secured their places in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) from the other conferences, leaving one ticket [...] The post NNL: Ranchers Bees, Jigawa Golden Stars Set For Final Showdown In NPFL Promotion Race appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nicolas Pepe insists he has no regrets about leaving Arsenal, saying he has found a more suitable environment at Villarreal after a difficult spell in England. The Ivory Coast winger joined Arsenal for a then club-record £72.5m in 2019 but struggled for consistency in north London, scoring 27 goals in 112 appearances before being frozen [...] The post Pepe Lifts Lid On Relationship With Arteta appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea suffered their fifth straight Premier League loss at the American Express Stadium last night to Brighton and Hove Albion, Soccernet.ng reports. The Blues' last win in the English top-flight came in the first week of March against Aston Villa. Since then, they've failed to score in five Premier League games, a club-record high. Goals […]

Bright Osayi-Samuel is facing a late fitness test as Birmingham City prepare for a crucial week in the Championship, Soccernet.ng reports. The right-back, who has started the club’s last three league matches, picked up a knock during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Hull City. He was forced off after just 50 minutes, raising concerns about his […]

Former Arsenal star Lauren Etame Mayer has expressed his desire for Tottenham Hotspur to avoid relegation from the Premier League in the 2025/26 season, primarily so that Arsenal can continue to beat their North London rivals. He made these comments as Spurs faced a severe threat of relegation, sitting near the bottom of the table. [...] The post Ex-Arsenal Star: I Don’t Want To See Tottenham Relegated appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu has continued to attract interest from several clubs ahead of the summer transfer window following his impressive performances this season, Soccernet.ng reports. After a disappointing spell in England with Southampton, the 31-year-old has rediscovered his goalscoring form and has been outstanding for Trabzonspor in the Turkish Super League this season, netting 24 goals in […]

The 2025/26 season will end on May 24 as planned, according to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. Clubs in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) will be observing a break this weekend which is for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Cup window. ‎Davidson Owumi, the Chief Operating Officer said that the window created [...] The post NPFL Targets May 24 Finish For 2025/26 Season appeared first on Complete Sports.

Marc Cucurella’s barber, of all people, leaked Chelsea’s team news for their clash with Brighton, The Sun reports. The Spaniard’s barber posted the news to X earlier today, saying “Palmer & Joao Pedro both injured. There’s your exclusive” alongside a picture of Cucurella having his hair trimmed. Incredibly, the news was later confirmed with neither [...] The post Cucurella’s Barber Leaks Chelsea Team News Hours Before Brighton Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ibrahima Konate’s long-running contract drama at Liverpool appears to be approaching its conclusion, with the French centre-back publicly confirming that an agreement with the club is close and that he fully expects to remain at Anfield next season. The 26-year-old’s existing deal expires this summer, a situation that had kept Real Madrid and several other […] The post Ibrahima Konate Confirms Liverpool Stay is Close as Reds’ Defensive Rebuild Takes Shape appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Chelsea great Roberto Di Matteo has advised the Blues management to change their transfer policy if the team must challenge for the Premier League title. Recall that the London club’s season hit a new low as they lost for the fifth league game in a row without scoring in a dismal 3-0 defeat at Brighton. [...] The post Chelsea Must Buy Experienced Players –Di Matteo appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s D’Tigress will face France, Hungary, and Korea in Group B at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, Completesports.com. The draw set up the D’Tigress for early battles with some of the world’s strongest sides. France, who are ranked number two in the world are clear favourites to top the group. D’Tigress are ranked eighth [...] The post 2026 FIBA WWC: D’Tigress Land In Tough Group B With France, Hungary, Korea appeared first on Complete Sports.

Alex Iwobi has showered praise on teammate Victor Osimhen, describing the striker as a relentless competitor whose mentality sets him apart at the highest level. Speaking about Osimhen’s approach and intensity, Iwobi highlighted the forward’s fearless style of play and unwavering commitment on the pitch. “Osimhen is a true warrior; he’s an amazing guy. In [...] The post “Never Backs Down”! Alex Iwobi Hails Super Eagles Teammate’s Mentality appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Nigeria international Umar Sadiq ended his goal drought, as his strike helped Valencia hold Mallorca to a 1-1 draw in Tuesday’s La Liga tie. Prior to the trip to Mallorca, Sadiq had failed to score in his last seven matches for Valencia. The 29-year-old now has two goals, two assists in 14 games for Valencia [...] The post La Liga: Sadiq Ends Goal Drought As Valencia Hold Mallorca To Away Draw appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea fans turned on manager Liam Rosenior as the club’s slim hopes of Champions League qualification suffered another setback, following a 3-0 thrashing away to fellow European hopefuls Brighton, RTE reports. Albion piled pressure on Blues boss Rosenior by leapfrogging their opponents into sixth place in the Premier League table, thanks to goals from Ferdi [...] The post Chelsea’s UCL Qualification Hopes Suffer Another Setback After 3-0 Loss At Brighton appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar netted the crucial equalizer for Valencia in their hard-fought 1-1 draw against Mallorca on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Coach Carlos Corberán named Sadiq in his starting XI for the Week 33 La Liga fixture. With both teams sitting just a few points above the relegation zone heading into the match, avoiding […]

Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin has warned that Tottenham Hotspur faced a genuine threat of relegation from the Premier League. Recall that Tottenham are without a top-flight victory in 2026 and have managed only two since the 26th of October, as all signs point to them dropping to the Championship. In a chat with Mega [...] The post Ex-Chelsea Winger: Tottenham Favourite To Go Down appeared first on Complete Sports.

National Sports Commission, DG Bukola Olopade has expressed relief following the decision by World Athletics to reject Favour Ofili’s bid to switch allegiance to Turkey. Olopade reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the 23-year-old sprinter. The Commission’s chief urged Ofili abandon the nationality switch and assured her of full institutional support going forward. “I am grateful that [...] The post We Are Happy She Got Rejected! Olopade Urges Ofili to Rethink Dumping Nigeria appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Pep Guardiola has eased Manchester City’s fears that Rodri could be ruled out for the remainder of the Premier League season, but the Spain midfielder is set to miss Wednesday’s trip to Burnley. The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner was instrumental to City’s critical 2-1 win over title rivals Arsenal on Sunday before being forced off [...] The post Man City Key Player Ruled Out Of Burnley Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Victor Osimhen is working against time to be fully fit for the highly anticipated Istanbul derby in the Turkish Süper Lig on Sunday. According to Turkish sports journalist Kaya Temel, Osimhen is expected to undergo intensified training sessions in the coming days, with his availability for the starting lineup still uncertain. “Osimhen will do extra [...] The post Victor Osimhen Pushing to Be Ready for Fenerbahçe Clash appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

England internationals, Rachel Daly and Millie Bright have opened up on their unforgettable clash with the Nigeria women’s national football team, Super Falcons at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The encounter, which saw England pushed to the limit before advancing via penalties, has now been labelled by the players as the “hardest game” and [...] The post “HARDEST GAME EVER!” – England Stars Relive Tug-of-War Clash Against Super Falcons at 2023 World Cup appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

British boxer Lawrence Okolie has expressed confidence that his name will be cleared after it was alleged that he failed an anti-doping test ahead of his scheduled fight against Tony Yoka this weekend. Tuesday’s press conference scheduled to take place in Paris to promote the bout was cancelled at the last minute following the result [...] The post I’m Confident Any Investigation Will Clear My Name –Okolie Speaks On Alleged Failed Drugs Test appeared first on Complete Sports.

Kano Pillars have been fined N15m by the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, for misconduct, Completesports.com. The Sai Masu Gida were charged by the NPFL for falling to provide adequate, and effective security in their matchday 35 encounter against Rivers United. Kano Pillars further breached league rules following the encroachment of their supporters into the [...] The post NPFL Fines Kano Pillars N15m For Misconduct appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has openly shared his relief following the decision by World Athletics to reject proposed switch of allegiance to Turkey from Nigeria star sprinter, Favour Ofili Speaking after the ruling, Olopade described the development as a positive outcome for Nigerian athletics, reiterating that the country remains [...] The post “COME BACK HOME!” – NSC Olopade Begs Favour Ofili After Turkey Switch Fail appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Bayelsa United will not be relegated to the second-tier league, the Nigeria National League (NNL), Tarilaye Nwankwe, Chairman of the club’s Management Committee, has exclusively told Completesports.com. Bayelsa United Chairman Backs Survival Chances The ‘Restoration Boys’ are 19th in the standings with 40 points, with only three rounds of matches remaining in the 2025/2026 NPFL [...] The post NPFL: Bayelsa United Won’t Be Relegated — Chairman Nwankwe Insists appeared first on Complete Sports.