Major League Soccer (MLS) has handed lifetime bans to midfielder Derrick Jones and Ghanaian winger Yaw Yeboah after an investigation found they were involved in extensive betting on matches, Tribuna reports. According to the league, both players gambled on matches during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, including games involving their own teams. MLS also revealed [...] The post MLS Hands Lifetime Ban To Ghanaian Footballer Over Betting Scandal appeared first on Complete Sports.

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru started his first game in three Serie A matches as S.S. Lazio secured a 2-1 victory over U.S. Sassuolo Calcio. Lazio took an early lead in the second minute through Daniel Maldini, the son of Italian football legend Paolo Maldini. Sassuolo responded in the 35th minute when Armand Lauriente drew the hosts level. [...] The post Fisayo Dele-Bashiru Impresses as Lazio Defeats Sassuolo appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Former Super Eagles head coach Festus Adegboye Onigbinde has passed away, according to a statement released by his family. In the announcement, the family wrote: “We announce the passing of this great man, a Modakeke High Chief, the first indigenous Nigerian Super Eagles football coach, father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend High Chief Festus [...] The post Former Super Eagles Coach Adegboyega Onigbinde Dies At 88 appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen currently leads the Player of the Match standings in this season’s UEFA Champions League, Completesports.com reports. The Nigeria international has claimed the accolade four times this season — the most by any player. Osimhen moved ahead of the standings after he was named Player of the Match in Galatasaray’s 3-2 defeat [...] The post Osimhen Leads UCL Player Of the Match Rankings appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal could face a significant squad decision during the upcoming summer transfer window as the club evaluates the long-term future of Belgian attacker Leandro Trossard. Reports suggest the Premier League side may be willing to enter negotiations if offers between £20 million and £25 million arrive, potentially opening the door for the experienced forward to […] The post Arsenal Could Consider Summer Sale Of Leandro Trossard for £25 Million Price Tag appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Football has always been driven by passion. Across Nigeria and the rest of Africa, fans follow domestic leagues and major European competitions with intense enthusiasm. But in recent years, something has begun to shift in how supporters evaluate matches and form expectations before kickoff: data. The era of purely intuition-based match forecasts is gradually giving [...] The post How Data-Driven Football Analysis Is Changing Match Predictions Across Africa appeared first on Complete Sports.

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has switched his international allegiance from England to Austria. Chukwuemeka, who was born in Vienna to Nigerian parents will now become eligible to play for Austria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. The former Aston Villa and Chelsea star previously represented England at the youth level. Read Also:UCL: [...] The post Chukwuemeka Switches International Allegiance To Austria appeared first on Complete Sports.

Victor Osimhen scored the decisive goal as Galatasaray secured a hard fought 1–0 victory over city rivals Beşiktaş J.K. in a tense derby clash. The Striker headed home in the 39th minute, and his effort proved to be the match’s only goal, sealing all three points for Galatasaray. After the match, Osimhen praised his teammates [...] The post Osimhen Sends Message to Liverpool Ahead of UCL Clash appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Iraq coach Graham Arnold has appealed to FIFA to reschedule the team’s 2026 World Cup playoff against the winner of Bolivia or Suriname in Monterrey amid the travel chaos over the conflict in neighbouring Iran. Arnold’s appeal comes as many of his players and backroom staff are stranded due to the ongoing conflict in Iran [...] The post Reschedule Iraq’s 2026 World Cup Playoff Game –Arnold Tells FIFA appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester City star Rodri has fallen foul of his neighbours — who reported him to police for flying a drone outside the windows of their apartment, The Sun reports. Rodri has angered tenants in a city centre high-rise next to his penthouse pad. They allege his drone-flying hobby has invaded their privacy and left them [...] The post Neighbours Report Rodri To Police For ‘Invading Privacy’ appeared first on Complete Sports.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has described Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen as a player who can score goals in multiple ways. The Dutch tactician made this known in an interview with Liverpool’s official website, ahead of today’s Champions League clash against Galatasaray at the Ali Sami Yen Stadium. Recall that in the last previous meeting [...] The post UCL: Osimhen Can Score Goals In Multiple Ways –Slot appeared first on Complete Sports.

Umar Sadiq registered an assist as Valencia CF secured a dramatic 3–2 victory over Deportivo Alavés in a thrilling encounter. Alaves made the brighter start and were awarded a penalty in the 3rd minute after a foul inside the box. Lucas Boye stepped up and calmly converted the spot kick, sending the goalkeeper the wrong [...] The post Umar Sadiq Grabs Assist in Dramatic LaLiga Encounter appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Nigeria’s Chinedu Andrew Obieka popularly known as Andrew Jacked on Saturday night won the 2026 Arnold Classic body building championship in the United States, Generational Iron reports. Competing in the Men’s Open division Andrew Jacked clinched his first Arnold title, earning the biggest win of his career to this point. The event began on Friday [...] The post Nigerian Wins Body Building Championship In US appeared first on Complete Sports.

Akor Adams scored his seventh goal of the season, but Sevilla FC were forced to settle for a 1–1 draw against Rayo Vallecano. The Nigerian striker gave Sevilla the lead in the 13th minute. César Azpilicueta beat his marker on the flank and delivered a pinpoint cross into the box, where Adams rose perfectly to [...] The post Sevilla’s First Man! Adams Takes A Bite Off Rayo Vallecano appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Victor Osimhen will be looking to match the record for the most goals scored in a single UEFA Champions League season by a player from a Turkish club when Galatasaray face Liverpool on Tuesday night. Galatasaray will host the Round of 16 first leg tie at the RAMs Park. Former Turkey international Burak Yilmaz currently [...] The post UCL: Osimhen Eyes New Record As Galatasaray Host Liverpool appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema was presented with a customized No. 10 shirt by Inter Milan at the San Siro Stadium. He was presented the jersey prior to the big clash against their arch rivals, AC Milan. Rema displayed the jersey and expressed gratitude for Inter Milan’s support in a video on their official social media [...] The post Rema Receives Customised Shirt From Inter Milan appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh has called for stronger action against racism, insisting that the act should be criminalized with jail terms for offenders. Oliseh argued that racism continues to persist in modern society because the deterrent measures in place are not strong enough. According to the former Coach, stricter punishment including prison sentences could [...] The post Criminalize Racism in Football – Sunday Oliseh appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Manchester City will host fellow Premier League rivals Liverpool in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, BBC Sport reports. The heavyweight pairing was confirmed after the draw was concluded on Monday. League One Port Vale’s reward for beating Sunderland in the FA Cup is a quarter-final tie away to Chelsea. Record 14-time winners Arsenal go [...] The post Man City To Face Liverpool In FA Cup Quarter-final Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Super Eagles head coach, Adegboye Onigbinde, has died at the age of 88, reports Completesports.com. Onigbinde passed on to eternal glory on Monday night. The respected tactician came into prominence after guiding the then Green Eagles to second position at the 1984 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. Read Also:Betting.za.com Supports Amendments Strengthening [...] The post Former Super Eagles Coach Onigbinde Dies At 88 appeared first on Complete Sports.

The backlash against the last-minute postponement of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations continues to grow, with Super Falcons players and coaches across the continent openly criticising the decision by the Confederation of African Football. With the tournament delayed just 12 days before kickoff, several leading figures in African women’s football say the move [...] The post “It’s Embarrassing!” – Super Falcons Stars Slam CAF After WAFCON Postponement appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

African football was thrown into sudden uncertainty after the Confederation of African Football announced the shock postponement of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) just 12 days before the tournament was scheduled to begin. The competition, originally planned for 17 March to 3 April 2026 in Morocco, will now be played between 25 [...] The post Here’s the Real Reason Why WAFCON 2026 Postponed Just 12 Days Before Kickoff appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Former Liverpool defender Glen Johnson believes Dominik Szoboszlai can’t be directly compared to club legend Steven Gerrard. Johnson praised Szoboszlai’s high-level performances, calling him a fantastic player and vital team member. However, in a chat with BOYLE Sports, Johnson stated that Gerrard’s 15-year career as a Premier League great makes direct comparisons unfair. Read Also:Onuachu [...] The post Szoboszlai Not On Same Level With Gerrard –Ex-Liverpool Defender appeared first on Complete Sports.

Paul Onuachu continued his impressive scoring form as he bagged a brace in Trabzonspor’s 3-1 win at Kayserispor, in the Turkish Super Lig on Monday. The two goals took Onuachu’s tally to 20 in the Turkish topflight this season. More to follow The post Onuachu Bags Brace Takes League Tally To 20 As Trabzonspor Beat Kayserispor appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, on Monday announced that clubs that fail to honour matches in the national preliminaries of this year’s President Federation Cup competition will be fined the sum of N1m. NFF’s Director of Competitions, Ruth David, made this clear in a statement on Monday. Ruth also announced that the State preliminaries of [...] The post 2026 President Federation Cup: Clubs Face N1m Fine for Failing to Honour Matches appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s D’Tigress have arrived Villeurbanne, Lyon for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament. The competition will run from Wednesday, 11 March to Tuesday, 17 March. Head coach Rena Wakama selected 12 players for the competition. Read Also:Serena, Venus Want To Play At Los Angeles Olympics –Broady The players have already settled down in [...] The post D’Tigress Arrive Lyon For 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Enyimba, Julius Berger, FC Ifeanyi Ubah, Heartland and Dolphins goalkeeper Chijioke Ejiogu has made a sensational return to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) nearly eight years after retirement following his move to Kun Khalifat FC, Owerri, Completesports.com reports. ‘Arugo Monkey’, as he is fondly called, last played in the domestic top flight during [...] The post NPFL: Veteran Goalie Ejiogu Returns At 41, Inspires Kun Khalifat Win Over Bayelsa United appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former British tennis star Naomi Broady has hinted that the duo of Serena Williams and Venus Williams are targeting the Los Angeles Olympics as the perfect time for them to return to tennis. Recall that there have been suggestions that Serena will look to play doubles with her sister Venus as part of her comeback [...] The post Serena, Venus Want To Play At Los Angeles Olympics –Broady appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has disclosed that he has always wanted to be a defender while growing up as a child. The Nottingham Forest star, who has now established himself as a striker, told the club’s website that he was a versatile player who moved through several positions before finding his home in attack. [...] The post Super Eagles Star: I Always Wanted To Be A Centre Back appeared first on Complete Sports.

Inter Milan defender Manuel Akanji has disclosed that the team made many mistakes against AC Milan in Sunday’s derby loss. Recall that AC Milan defeated Inter Milan 1-0 thanks to a solitary goal from Pervis Estupiñán in the 35th minute. Speaking with the club’s website, Akanji stated that Inter Milan was not aggressive enough against [...] The post Why Inter Milan Lost To AC Milan –Akanji appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, President Patrice Motsepe has announced a $2m increase in prize money for the winner of the Champions League and Confederation Cup. Winner of the 2025/26 CAF Champions League will receive $6m, a 50% increase, while the victor in the CAF Confederation Cup will receive $4m, a 100% increase. In [...] The post Motsepe Announces Increase In Prize Money For CAF Champions League, Confederation Cup Winners appeared first on Complete Sports.

Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has played down Tottenham Hotspur’s poor league form ahead of Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg tie in Spain. Simeone did not agree that Atletico were favourites going into the match, even though Spurs have lost five straight matches. “When you step onto the pitch, you [...] The post UCL: Simeone Plays Down Spurs’ Poor League Form Ahead Last 16 Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Young Super Eagles striker and debutant, Salim Fago Lawal endured a mixed afternoon as he scored but was later forced off with an injury during FC Viktoria Plzeň’s 3-0 victory over FC Hradec Králové in the Czech First League. The 23-year-old was named in the starting lineup for the trip to the Malšovická Aréna, with [...] The post  Super Eagles Debutant Scores but Suffers Injury in Plzeň Win appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Red cards were issued to 23 players after a mass brawl broke out between Brazilian clubs Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro in the Campeonato Mineiro final, BBC Sport reports. Kaio Jorge scored the winner in Belo Horizonte as Cruzeiro, managed by former Brazil boss Tite, edged rivals Atletico 1-0 to become the champions of the state [...] The post 23 Players Shown Red Card After Mass Brawl In Brazil Cup Final appeared first on Complete Sports.

Fikayo Tomori has reflected on AC Milan’s Derby della Madonnina victory over Inter Milan. Pervis Estupiñán scored the winning goal for the Rossoneri. Massimiliano Allegri’s side are now seven-point behind the league leaders following the victory. Tomori declared that they will fight hard to close down the gap. “Who knows,” said Tomori in a post-match [...] The post Tomori Relishes AC Milan’s Derby Win Over Inter appeared first on Complete Sports.

Sports fans today consume content in many different ways. From live match coverage and transfer rumors to tactical analysis and esports tournaments, the modern sports audience is constantly searching for new ways to stay connected to the games they love. Platforms like Complete Sports Nigeria have become trusted sources for football fans across Africa and [...] The post Complete Sports Fans Are Discovering Crypto Gaming: The Rise Of Cashback Casino Platforms For Esports And Football Enthusiasts appeared first on Complete Sports.

Beneath the surface, a different story is present when you look at Arsenal football club. Others, call their style as boring football. However, Instead of pushing forward, rivals often choose to defend deep against them. Not because the Gunners lack ambition, but because others adapt first. The lead in the table stays strong, despite talks [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 74: Arsenal Boring Football appeared first on Complete Sports.