Day 4 (Sunday, 21 December, 2025) NFF Breaks New Ground With Mr. Chef Sponsorship THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) broke new grounds on Saturday, 20 December, 2025 when it formally announced Mr. Chef as the Official Food Seasoning Partner of the national teams, including the Super Eagles. In a press statement, NFF Secretary General, Dr. [...] The post AFCON 2025 Diary, Day 4: Mr. Chef Partnership, Super Eagles’ Spirit And Morocco’s Opening Night Win appeared first on Complete Sports.

Maduka Okoye has apologised to Udinese following the club’s heavy defeat to Fiorentina, reports Completesports.com. The Zebras were thrashed 5-1 by the hosts in their Serie A clash on Sunday. Okoye was sent off in the eighth minute of the encounter. Referee Maurizio Mariani gave the Nigeria international a straight red card for a rash [...] The post Okoye Apologises For Costly Red Card Against Fiorentina appeared first on Complete Sports.

AFCON 2025 burst into life on Sunday night with a colourful and high-energy opening ceremony at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, marking the official start of Africa’s flagship football tournament and underlining its growing global stature, Completesports.com reports. Before a capacity crowd and a worldwide television audience, Morocco welcomed Africa and the rest [...] The post AFCON 2025 Lights Up Rabat With Spectacular Opening Ceremony and Global Reach appeared first on Complete Sports.

As football fever builds across the continent, Goldberg has unveiled a new collective set to capture the pulse, passion and personality of Nigerian fans like never before. Introducing The Golden Clan, a carefully curated circle of cultural tastemakers assembled to amplify the heartbeat of Nigerian football through storytelling, humour, emotion and lived fan experiences. The [...] The post Goldberg Unveils the Golden Clan to Champion Nigerian Fan Culture This Football Season appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Ebenezer Akinsanmiro has said getting a starting role in the Super Eagles midfield for this year’s Africa Cup of Nations will be a big challenge for him. Akinsanmiro is one of the new players who will make their debut appearance in Morocco when hostilities begin in Fes, the venue where the Super Eagles will play [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: To Play In Super Eagles Midfield This AFCON Will Be A Challenge –Akinsanmiro appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has disclosed that the team is ready to bring the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations back home. The Atalanta star made this known on the backdrop of Nigeria’s inability to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, where the team lost on penalty shootouts to DR Congo in the final playoffs [...] The post Lookman: Bringing AFCON 2025 Glory Back Home Remains Eagles Priority appeared first on Complete Sports.

Gary Neville offered his analysis of Lisandro Martinez’s performance after the Argentine played in a midfield role for Manchester United during their 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday. Martinez, 27, has been gradually reintegrated into United’s first-team squad following a long-term knee injury. Martinez Steps Up in Midfield Martinez came off the bench after […] The post Gary Neville Highlights Lisandro Martinez’s Midfield Performance in Man United Defeat appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem has expressed his desire to play in any position for the team at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Awaziem, who scored a goal in Nigeria’s 2-1 loss to Egypt in a friendly match last week, stated this in an interview with Elegbete TV. With the Super Eagles [...] The post AFCON 2025: I’m Ready To Play In Any Position To Help Eagles –Awaziem appeared first on Complete Sports.

Mauritania’s Dahane Beida will be at the centre when the Super Eagles take on the Taifa Stars of Tanzania on Tuesday, reports Completesports.com. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group C encounter will hold at the Complexe Sportif de Fès. Beida is one of the highly rated, and experienced referees in Africa. He was one [...] The post AFCON 2025: Mauritania’s Beida To Officiate Super Eagles Vs Tanzania appeared first on Complete Sports.

West Bromwich Albion forward Darlyl Dike has revealed the reason behind his decision to pick United States of America over Nigeria, reports Completesports.com. Darlyl’s brother, and sister Courtney played for Nigeria, but he chose a different path. The 25-year-old has already represented USA 10 times with three goals to his name. Read Also:Nigerian Midfielder Set [...] The post Dike Reveals Reason For Picking USA Over Nigeria appeared first on Complete Sports.

Akor Adams has said the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is an opportunity for the Super Eagles to redeem themselves, after their failure to qualify for next year’s FIFA World Cup. Adams featured for the Super Eagles at the African World Cup playoffs on Morocco in November. After defeating Gabon 4-1 in the semis, the [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: AFCON 2025 Another Opportunity For Us To Redeem Ourselves –Akor Adams appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ayoub El Kaabi scored one of the goals of the tournament as Morocco kicked off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign on a winning note after overcoming Comoros 2-0 on Sunday in Rabat. The match started with an early chance for Morocco in the 10th minute, when a penalty was awarded. Soufiane Rahimi’s spot-kick [...] The post AFCON 2025: El Kaabi’s Sublime Goal Gives Morocco Perfect Start Over Comoros appeared first on Complete Sports.

Morgan Rodgers netted two brilliant goals as Aston Villa defeated Manchester United 2-1 in Sunday’s Premier League. Villa broke the deadlock just before half-time through a moment of quality from Morgan Rogers. The forward surged into United’s box following a smart assist from John McGinn and curled a superb effort beyond Lammens, leaving the goalkeeper [...] The post EPL: Rodgers’ Double Earns Aston Villa Victory Vs Man United appeared first on Complete Sports.

Semi Ajayi has said playing in Morocco during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoffs will be to the Super Eagles advantage against other teams at this year’s AFCON. The Super Eagles returned to Morocco for the AFCON after featuring in the playoffs which they lost the ticket to DR Congo in the final. After [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: Playing World Cup Playoffs In Morocco Would Favour Us At AFCON 2025 – Ajayi appeared first on Complete Sports.

Day 3 (Saturday, 20 December, 2025) Arab Cup Triumph And Morocco’s Golden Moment MOROCCO had just won the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup in Doha, Qatar, when I arrived in Fez. In the final match against Jordan on 18 December, the day that I left Lagos for Casablanca, Morocco were 2-1 down with two minutes to [...] The post AFCON 2025 Diary, Day 3: Morocco’s Arab Cup Glory, Eagles’ Camp In Fez And CAF’s Historic Decision appeared first on Complete Sports.

Holders Remo Stars lost 3-2 at home to Bendel Insurance at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta on Sunday. Insurance took the lead through Wisdom Ndon in the 14th minute, while Chinedu Nwosu doubled the lead two minutes before the half hour mark. Olalekan Adeleke reduced the deficit for Remo Stars two minutes before the [...] The post NPFL: Remo Stars Suffer Home Loss, Rangers Pip Ikorodu City appeared first on Complete Sports.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Xavi Simons has tendered an apology after his straight red card against Liverpool in Saturday’s Premier League. Simons was initially only cautioned by the referee, John Brooks, but that decision was upgraded following a review at the pitchside monitor. Spurs eventually suffered a 2-1 defeat, a match which also saw Cristian Romero [...] The post Simons Tenders Apology After Red Card Vs Liverpool appeared first on Complete Sports.

Day 2 (Friday, 19 December, 2025) Touchdown Casablanca And A Long Night At The Airport Welcome to Casablanca! Welcome to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations!! These were some of the messages that confronted us as we stepped off the Air Maroc Boeing 737 aircraft at the Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca. As we [...] The post AFCON 2025 Diary: Casablanca Touchdown, Midnight Memories And The Road To Fez appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigerian midfielder Hamzat Ojediran is set to join Major League Soccer, MLS, club Colorado Rapids, reports Completesports.com. According to reports, Lens and Colorado Rapids have reached an agreement for Ojediran’s transfer. Colorado Rapids will pay a transfer fee of less than €3m for the player. Read Also:Flying Eagles Midfielder Charged Over Alleged Non-Consensual Sexual Conduct [...] The post Nigerian Midfielder Set To Join MLS Club Colorado Rapids appeared first on Complete Sports.

Day 1 (Thursday, 18 December, 2025) Maroc ’88 Memories And A Painful Final Revisited THE last time that Morocco hosted the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in March, 1988, I was a “Youth Corper” in Enugu, old Anambra State, serving the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) at the Anambra Motor Manufacturing Company (ANAMMCO), in Emene, [...] The post My Daily AFCON Diary: From Maroc ’88 Heartbreak To Super Eagles’ 2025 Return appeared first on Complete Sports.

Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has been charged with alleged sexual conduct without consent, reports Completesports.com. Molde revealed that the incident was reported to the authorities in April. The club further stated that they and the player have cooperated with the police throughout the investigation. “Daniel has been informed of the charges and has been [...] The post Flying Eagles Midfielder Charged Over Alleged Non-Consensual Sexual Conduct appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has unveiled Mr. Chef as its Official Food Seasoning Partner. Mr. Chef is a product of Sweet Nutrition Limited. The partnership underscores Sweet Nutrition Limited’s commitment to supporting Nigerian football. It is also aimed at bolstering the Super Eagles participation at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Mr. Chef will [...] The post NFF Unveils Mr. Chef As Official Food Seasoning Partner appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Nigerian international Godfrey Oboabona has advised the Super Eagles to treat every game like a final at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The three-time AFCON champions, who have been drawn alongside Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda, will kick off their campaign against Tanzania on Tuesday, December 23. Speaking with Footy Africa, Oboabona [...] The post AFCON 2025: Eagles Must Treat Every Game Like A Final –Oboabona appeared first on Complete Sports.

Feyenoord manager Robin van Persie has reiterated that he’s the right man for club despite the team’s stuttering performance in the Eredivisie. Recall that the Rotterdam giants have won just three of their last 11 games across all competitions. Pressure mounted when the team were eliminated from the Dutch KNVB Beker following a 3-2 home [...] The post Eredivisie: I’m The Right Right Man –Van Persie Speaks Ahead Feynoord Vs Twente appeared first on Complete Sports.

"As you mark another year, my prayer is that God grants you good health, inner peace, and renewed strength. May He surround you with wisdom, protect your steps, and reward your labour with hope for our nation and joy in our family. With all my love and gratitude, I celebrate you not only as a leader, a father, and a husband, but as the man God has entrusted to us,” the First Lady said.

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi says he is ready to play for his country at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after recovering from an ankle injury, reports Completesports.com. Hakimi sustained the injury, while playing for Paris Saint-Germain against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League last month. The injury put the right-back’s participation in the [...] The post AFCON 2025: Hakimi Ready To Help Morocco After Injury appeared first on Complete Sports.

NAIROBI, KENYA Dec 21— Amnesty International Kenya has raised urgent concerns over the possible refoulement of a Turkish national arrested in Kenya, warning that his return to Türkiye could expose him to serious human rights violations, including arbitrary detention, torture, or ill-treatment. In a statement issued Sunday, Amnesty International said Mustafa Güngör, who was arrested […]

Ahead of their AFCON 2025 opener with Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Tuesday, Taifas Stars of Tanzania head coach Miguel Gamondi has admitted that the cold weather in Morocco is affecting some of his players, Tanzania will play their Group C fixtures in Fes where they will also take on AFCON 2004 champions Tunisia and Tanzania. [...] The post AFCON 2025: Cold Weather In Morocco Affecting Some Of My Players –Tanzania Head Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Nigerian international Leon Balogun has disclosed that playing for the Super Eagles prepared him for the big task at Rangers. Balogun, who was an integral part of the Super Eagles. most especially in the defence alongside William Troost Ekong, stated this in an interview with the Footballers Unfiltered Podcast. The Aris Limassol defender also [...] The post Balogun: Playing For Eagles Prepared Me For The Expectation At Rangers appeared first on Complete Sports.

Club Brugge manager Ivan Leko has disclosed that the team is missing Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika due to his participation in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Onyedika, before his departure for AFCON, had been an important figure at Club Brugge. Speaking during his press conference ahead of today’s clash against Genk, Leko expressed [...] The post We’re Missing Onyedika –Club Brugge Manager appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Cranes of Uganda failed to train on Saturday amid claims of a player strike over unpaid allowances, reports Completesports.com. A section of the squad declined to train citing delays in the payment of allowances related to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, according to reports. The players also want clarity on how much [...] The post AFCON 2025: Super Eagles’ Group Opponent Boycott Training Over Allowance Dispute appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has announced that the winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will receive $10m, reports Completesports.com reports. CAF made the announcement following its executive committee meeting in Rabat, Morocco on Saturday. The prize money for the winner represents a 43% increase from the 2023 edition, when hosts Cote [...] The post CAF Increases AFCON 2025 Prize Money appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche was in action as Crystal Palace lost 4-1 to Leeds United in Saturday’s Premier League game. The Nigerian international, who was making his seventh appearance, is yet to register a goal this ongoing season for Crystal Palace. Uche came on as a substitute in the second half for Jean-Philippe Mateta [...] The post EPL: Uche Features As Crystal Palace Fall To Leeds United appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles winger Nathan Tella bagged his third assist of the season as Bayer Leverkusen defeated RB Leipzig 3-1 in Saturday’s Bundesliga game. The Nigerian international, who was making his eighth appearance of the season, set up Patrik Schick in the 44th minute for Leverkusen’s second goal. The host had initially taken the lead in [...] The post Bundesliga: Tella Bags Assist As Bayer Leverkusen Edge RB Leipzig appeared first on Complete Sports.

Alexander Isak scored his second Premier League goal, while Hugo Ekitike was also on target as Liverpool edged 9-man Tottenham 2-1 on Saturday. Alexander Isak gave Liverpool the lead with only his second Premier League goal for the club, though he was injured in the act of scoring, and Hugo Ekitike doubled their advantage. But [...] The post EPL: Isak, Ekitike Score; Simons, Romero See Red In Liverpool Victory Vs Tottenham appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester City cruised to a 3-0 victory over West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. The defeat piled more misery on West Ham United head coach Nuno Espirito Santo with his side now guaranteed to spend Christmas in the relegation zone. Erling Haaland opened scoring for City after five minutes with Phil Foden [...] The post EPL: Man City Cruise Past West Ham At Etihad appeared first on Complete Sports.