Trabzonspor defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has revealed that following head coach Thomas Reis’ instructions was crucial to the team’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig. Trabzonspor stunned the defending champions at Papara Park on Saturday night, securing a convincing win in front of their home supporters. Nwaiwu: Why Trabzonspor Beat Galatasaray Nwaiwu [...] The post Nwaiwu Reveals Secret Behind Trabzonspor’s Big Win Over Galatasaray appeared first on Complete Sports.

Kabiru Dogo, Niger Tornadoes Head Coach, has heaped the blame of his team’s 1-0 defeat to Katsina United in Saturday’s EuroMatch/NPFL matchday four clash on his team’s profligacy in front of goal, Completesports.com reports. Tornadoes got their 2026/2027 season to a flying start with a 2-1 win against Enyimba. But their winning start was punctured [...] The post Dogo Blames Missed Scoring Opportunities For Niger Tornadoes Defeat To Katsina United appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen watched painfully as Galatasaray suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Trabzonspor on Saturday, with CBS pundit Michael Lahoud questioning the players' character, Soccernet.ng reports. The reigning Turkish champions travelled to Papara Park hoping to maintain their unbeaten start to the Süper Lig season, but instead produced one of their poorest […]

Former Premier League winger Andros Townsend has miraculously avoided serious injury after being run over by a pitch roller during a half-time warm-up in Thailand. While warming up at half-time for PT Prachuap against Pattani, Townsend stepped into the path of a moving ride-on pitch roller. Read Also:Turkey: Iheanacho Scores in Eighth Straight Game As [...] The post Townsend Suffers Bizarre Injury After Being Run Over By Turf-Laying Machine appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria's opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches and will not leave Turkey for Uyo, Soccernet.ng reports. The Galatasaray striker was initially included in Eric Chelle's 24-man squad for the qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau despite his fitness concerns. Nigeria's technical team had been hopeful that Osimhen […]

England legend Alan Shearer has explained how Brighton managed to overrun Premier League champions Arsenal in Saturday’s tie at the AMEX. Arsenal were brought back down to earth with an almighty bump on Saturday, surrendering their perfect start to their Premier League title defence. The Seagulls were electric on the Sussex coast, deservedly taking all [...] The post How Brighton ‘Absolutely Battered’ Arsenal — Shearer appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has handed Joseph Ede Oloko his first call-up to the Benin national team after the striker's outstanding season in Latvia, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old forward was named in Rohr's 25-man squad for Benin's opening TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against Burkina Faso and Mauritania, followed by […]

Atlético Madrid are set to host city rivals Real Madrid in a highly anticipated Madrid derby at the Riyadh Air Metroplitano on Sunday (today). Both sides will be looking to strengthen their position in the La Liga title race before the first international break of the season. Teams’ Form And Recent Performances Atletico Atlético Madrid [...] The post Atlético Vs Real Madrid: Los Blancos Brace For Fierce Derby Battle At Metropolitano appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chibuike Nwaiwu has revealed the message from new Trabzonspor manager Thomas Reis that helped the team stay focused during their stunning 4-0 victory over Galatasaray on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. Trabzonspor produced one of their biggest results of the Turkish Süper Lig season at Papara Park, beating the defending champions 4-0 and ending their unbeaten start […]

Kelechi Iheanacho has equalled a Bursaspor scoring record after extending his remarkable start to life in Turkey with another brace on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles striker scored twice as Bursaspor beat Batman Petrolspor 2-1 away from home in the Turkish 1. Lig to go clear at the top of the table. The result […]

Super Eagles striker Rafiu Durosinmi has set his sights on a remarkable 20-goal haul after making a stunning start to life at Belgian Pro League side Genk, Soccernet.ng reports. The 23-year-old has wasted little time justifying Genk's decision to make him the most expensive signing in the club's history, following his €10.5 million move from […]

Chelsea are reportedly failing to make the most of a player described as “too good” to be sidelined, according to growing discussion around the club. The Blues have faced mounting scrutiny over their squad management, with questions emerging about how they balance their considerable depth of attacking talent. Cole Palmer has been one of the […] The post Chelsea Overlooking Key Talent As Cole Palmer And Morgan Rogers Situation Raises Concern appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman has had some demands placed on him by Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone ahead of the Madrid derby tomorrow, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman joined Atletico from Atalanta during the winter transfer window and made an immediate impact, scoring nine goals and providing four assists in 24 appearances across all competitions during […]

Unai Emery has delivered a frank and unsparing verdict on Chelsea loanee Alejandro Garnacho, suggesting the winger is not yet ready to command a regular starting role at Aston Villa. The Aston Villa manager left Garnacho out of a recent matchday selection, and his explanation for the decision was characteristically direct and unsympathetic to the […] The post Unai Emery Issues Blunt Assessment Of Alejandro Garnacho Following Aston Villa Selection Snub appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Chibuzo Chibby Nwoko has chosen Nigeria over England at senior international level, with the Fulham midfielder accepting his first Super Eagles call-up for the friendly against Russia, Soccernet.ng reports. The 20-year-old has already represented England at Under-18 level, but his Nigerian family roots and a growing connection with the Super Eagles have helped shape his […]

Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has set a clear objective for the Super Eagles ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau later this month, Soccernet.ng reports. The three-time African champions will begin their campaign to qualify for the next edition of Africa’s biggest football tournament when they face Madagascar on […]

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has opened up on the changes to his role at Atletico Madrid this season and revealed how he is adapting to the demands of playing in different positions, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman joined the Spanish heavyweights earlier in the year and enjoyed a solid half-season after arriving from Atalanta. However, Atletico fell […]

Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Bromwich Albion have come together to issue a joint statement in advance of their highly anticipated Black Country derby fixture. The two clubs share one of English football’s most passionate and historically significant local rivalries, with matches between them always generating intense interest across the region. Derby fixtures between Wolves and […] The post Wolverhampton Wanderers And West Bromwich Albion Release Joint Statement Ahead Of Black Country Derby appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Nigeria have suffered a fresh setback in their hopes of convincing Lesley Ugochukwu to switch his international allegiance to the Super Eagles, Soccernet.ng reports. France Under-21 coach Gérald Baticle has included the Galatasaray midfielder in his latest 25-man squad for the final matches of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2027 qualifying campaign. The French Football […]

Napoli Women have officially completed the signing of Nigeria international defender Chidinma Okeke from Mexican club América Femenil, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old centre-back joined Napoli Women on a permanent transfer on Friday, September 18, and signed a two-year contract that will keep her at the Italian club until 2028. Okeke arrives in Italy after two […]

Nigeria's Flamingos made light work of their Ghanaian counterparts to secure a 4-2 win in their second match at the WAFU B U17 Girls Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. Despite playing much of the second half with ten girls, Nigeria showed their supremacy thanks to goals from Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, Harmony Chidi, Mary Dunstan and Kaosarat Akanji. More […]

Both Arsenal and Manchester United are keeping close tabs on Bayer Leverkusen’s Ibrahim Maza, with scouts from both clubs monitoring the 20-year-old extensively. The attacking midfielder joined Leverkusen in the summer of 2025 and has quickly attracted significant attention from some of Europe’s biggest clubs since his arrival. According to a report from Fussball News, […] The post Arsenal And Manchester United Scout €70m-Rated Bayer Leverkusen Star Ibrahim Maza appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Arsenal scored more goals from set-pieces than any other Premier League team last season, and somehow that became a criticism. Apparently, scoring from a corner does not count in quite the same way as finishing a 20-pass move. Nobody has explained why. The goal still goes on the scoreboard, and the points remain exactly the […] The post Arsenal’s Set-Piece Critics Are Missing The Point appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Eagles hopeful Bamidele Yusuf delivered a one-goal, two-assist Celtic Park masterclass to inspire Ferencvaros' 3-1 UEFA Europa League league-phase opening victory over Celtic in Glasgow on Thursday night, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old Nigerian forward opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a deflected drive off Celtic defender Liam Scales, before setting up Kristoffer […]

Nigerian youngster Olasunkanmi Abass Ayomide has followed in the footsteps of compatriot Taiwo Alao by completing a move to Brazilian giants Atlético Mineiro, Soccernet.ng reports. The South American heavyweights had earlier reached an agreement to sign Alao on a two-year deal with their youth setup and have now added Abass as their second Nigerian signing […]

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been publicly ranked among the best forwards in world football by legendary former Galatasaray head coach Fatih Terim, Soccernet.ng reports. Terim, who guided Galatasaray to their historic 2000 UEFA Cup triumph and remains arguably the most decorated Turkish head coach in the club's history, dedicated his most recent analysis […]

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has moved to ease any concerns surrounding his future at the club, insisting there is nothing to worry about regarding his contract situation. Arteta’s current deal with the Gunners runs until 2027, but reports have been circulating for some time suggesting he is keen to extend his time in north London […] The post Mikel Arteta Confident New Arsenal Contract Will “Get Done” At The Right Time appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Arsenal are preparing to reignite their chase for a new forward in the January transfer window, with manager Mikel Arteta keen to strengthen his attacking options. The Gunners have been monitoring their top striking targets for some time, and the upcoming window is expected to provide a fresh opportunity to act. Arteta has made no […] The post Arsenal And Mikel Arteta Set To Revive Forward Pursuit In January Transfer Window appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Eagles midfielder Alhassan Yusuf will miss Nigeria’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau later this month after he was left out of head coach Eric Chelle’s squad, Soccernet.ng reports. The Franco-Malian coach released two separate squad lists for Nigeria’s upcoming fixtures, with one covering the AFCON qualifiers and another for the […]

Lionel Messi was caught on video in an intense exchange with MLS commissioner Don Garber following Inter Miami’s Campeones Cup final win over Cruz Azul. The incident took place on the field in Miami during postgame celebrations on Wednesday, with the 39-year-old wagging his finger directly in Garber’s face. After the initial confrontation, Messi briefly […] The post Lionel Messi Caught In Heated Confrontation With MLS Commissioner Don Garber After Campeones Cup Victory appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Nigeria’s Falconets have learned their quarter-final opponents at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, with Colombia standing between them and a place in the last four, Soccernet.ng reports. The match is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, at 6:30pm Nigerian time (18:30 WAT) at the Stadion Miejski ŁKS in Łódź, Poland. The Falconets booked their […]

England striker Princess Ademiluyi has expressed her disappointment over her side’s 3–0 loss to Nigeria's Falconets in the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. Ademiluyi played the full 90 minutes for England, but she failed to deliver the goods. Despite registering five shots — three of which were […]

Nicolas Fernandez Mercau has put an end to transfer speculation by confirming he turned down a reported $25 million offer from Sporting Kansas City. The 26-year-old Argentine made clear his intention to remain with New York City FC, shutting down what had been a summer of growing rumour and uncertainty. Fernandez Mercau has established himself […] The post Nicolas Fernandez Mercau Confirms He Rejected $25 Million Move To Stay With New York City FC appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler has explained what Super Eagles forward Femi Azeez must do to be in contention for his debut, Soccernet.ng reports. Azeez completed a move worth just over £15 million to the Seagulls on summer transfer deadline day but is yet to make an appearance as he continues his recovery from injury. The 25-year-old picked […]

England’s squad selection continues to be one of the most debated topics in football, with several high-profile players facing uncertain international futures. Cole Palmer has been among the most consistently discussed names, with his club form making him difficult to ignore for any England manager. Phil Foden’s international standing has similarly been a topic of […] The post Will Cole Palmer, Phil Foden And Trent Alexander-Arnold Face Another England Snub Ahead Of World Cup appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho has found himself at the centre of fresh transfer speculation following activity on social media that has caught the attention of fans. The Argentine forward has been one of United’s standout performers in recent seasons, making him the subject of intense interest from clubs across Europe. Garnacho’s social media interactions […] The post Alejandro Garnacho’s Social Media Activity Sparks Fresh Transfer Debate At Manchester United appeared first on Gooner Daily.