Saudi Arabia Professional League club Al-Ahli are interested in Trabzonspor striker Paul Onuachu, reports Completesports.com. Al-Ahli are willing to offer the Nigeria international €6m annual salary. Onuachu currently earns €2m annually at Trabzonspor. Read Also:Moraes: Moffi Needs More Time To Adapt To Porto’s Style Of Play The 31-year-old joined the Turkish Super Lig club on [...] The post Saudi Club Al-Ahli Interested In Super Eagles Striker appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has officially confirmed the return of the Women’s T20I Invitational Tournament, with Nigeria’s Female Yellow Greens hosting four visiting teams. The competition will be staged at the Tafawa Balewa Cricket Oval, and the high-intensity regional contest will take place in Lagos from March 18 to 29. Nigeria’s Female Yellow Greens claimed [...] The post CRICKET: Nigeria to Host Women’s T20I Invitational as Female Yellow Greens Lead Line-Up appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Nigerian sprint star, Favour Ashe has not filed any application to change his international allegiance to Qatar, despite widespread reports suggesting he had dumped Nigeria for the Middle Eastern nation. The clarification was confirmed by World Athletics, following an official inquiry into the matter. According to the global athletics governing body, no documentation has been [...] The post World Athletics Confirms Favour Ashe Has Not Switched Allegiance to Qatar appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

D’Tigress head coach Rena Wakama has announced a 17-women provisional squad ahead of the FIBA women’s basketball World Cup qualifying tournament, billed for 11–17 March 2026 in Lyon, France. Reigning African champions D’Tigress will take on France, Germany, South Korea, Colombia and the Philippines in the qualifying tournament. The squad, led by stars Amy Okonkwo, [...] The post FIBAWWCQ: D’Tigress Head Coach Wakama Unveils Provisional Squad appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea have been fined £325,000 and West Ham £300,000 over a “mass confrontation” between players during their Premier League game in January, BBC Sport reports. The incident at Stamford Bridge started when Chelsea forward Joao Pedro reacted to West Ham winger Adama Traore’s shove on Blues defender Marc Cucurella in added time. Both sets of [...] The post Chelsea, West Ham Fined Over Players Misconduct appeared first on Complete Sports.

Bodø/Glimt are no ordinary underdogs as they keep rewriting European football history. On a dramatic Tuesday night at the San Siro, the Norwegian champions, based just 70 miles inside the Arctic Circle, completed one of the most astonishing upsets the UEFA Champions League has ever witnessed, knocking out three-time winners Inter Milan on their own [...] The post How Underdogs Bodø/Glimt Defied the Odds to Reach Champions League Last 16 appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Victor Osimhen has expressed his admiration for Juventus, and stated that playing for the Biaconeri in future cannot be ruled out, reports Completesports.com. Juventus showed interest in Osimhen before he eventually joined Turkish Super Lig champions, Galatasaray. “Juventus is one of the most important clubs, rich in history and a ton of legends have played [...] The post Osimhen Confesses Admiration For Juventus appeared first on Complete Sports.

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has expressed his regret at not having learned English while growing up. Speaking on the podcast Miro de Atrás, the 2022 World Cup winner admitted that his inability to speak English left him feeling out of place in certain situations during his illustrious career, especially when interacting with global figures. [...] The post I Regret Not Learning English –Messi appeared first on Complete Sports.

Anthony Joshua’s family have declared that they will back him if he chooses to return to the ring. Recall that the former heavyweight champion’s future is in doubt following the fatal car accident that claimed the lives of his strength coach, Sina Ghami, and personal trainer, Latif “Latz” Ayodele, in Nigeria. He was initially hospitalized [...] The post Joshua’s Family: We’ll Fully Support Him If He Chooses To Return To The Ring appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Brazil international Bruno Moraes has disclosed that Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi needs more time to adapt to Porto’s style of play. Recall that Moffi joined the Portuguese club in the January transfer window from Nice and has yet to register a goal. Speaking with Desporto ao Minuto, Moraes stated that it’s a matter [...] The post Moraes: Moffi Needs More Time To Adapt To Porto’s Style Of Play appeared first on Complete Sports.

Monday Eguavoen, former Nigeria defender and elder brother of Augustine Eguavoen, has exclusively narrated to Completesports.com how an improperly managed knee injury cut short his promising career and denied him a place at the 1984 Africa Cup of Nations. The ex-international also spoke candidly about Nigeria’s uncertain path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, blaming [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: Monday Eguavoen Opens Up On Career-Ending Knee Injur, Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup Anxiety And More appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has blamed Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare’s lack of confidence for his penalty miss against Crystal Palace at the weekend. Arokodare joined Wolves in the summer in a highly celebrated transfer move, but a return of two goals, with the club sitting last in the EPL table, has put [...] The post ‘That’s A Lack Of Confidence’ –Adebayor Faults Arokodare’s Penalty Miss Vs Crystal Palace appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Oluwatosin Demehin, Christy Ucheibe, Monday Gift, and Ngozi Okobi -Okeoghene have all arrived the team’s camp in Yaoundé ahead of the friendlies against Cameroon, reports Completesports.com. Other early arrivals in camp are; Ogbonna Glory, Christopher Precious, Omewa Joy, Onyenezide Esther, Oloko Fatima, and Nkwocha Favour. 14 more players are still [...] The post Ajibade, Demehin, Nine Others Arrive Super Falcons’ Yaoundé Camp For Cameroon Friendlies appeared first on Complete Sports.

Italian football is staring into the abyss of a Champions League catastrophe, with the once-dominant Serie A facing the real possibility of having no clubs in the last 16 of Europe’s elite competition for the first time in nearly four decades. Since the reintroduction of the Champions League last-16 knockout round in 2003–04, Italy has [...] The post Champions League Nightmare Looms as Serie A Faces Last-16 Wipeout appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Solution FC Head Coach, Willy Udube, has exclusively told Completesports.com that the club still firmly have their eyes set on promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) at the close of the 2025/2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) campaign. Solution FC Target NPFL Promotion Despite Fifth-Place The Awka-based club owned and sponsored by the Anambra [...] The post NNL: Solution FC Aiming At Promotion To NPFL — Udube appeared first on Complete Sports.

On 3rd July 2025, the entire sporting world was struck with the sad news of former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai. Born on August 24, 1963, in Lagos, Rufai’s decision to pursue the game of football has had an indelible impact on Nigerian football history. From a young age, he demonstrated a natural talent for [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 70: Peter Rufai Career Trajectory 2 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Europe’s major leagues are entering the decisive stretch of the 2025/26 campaign, and Nigerian footballers are once again central to the narrative across England, Spain, Germany, Italy and France. But beyond headlines and highlight reels, which Nigerian footballers have truly been the most offensive threats this season? Who shoots more, who creates more, and who [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Footballers In Europe’s Top Five Leagues — Data Reveals The Most Dangerous Attackers appeared first on Complete Sports.

The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is heating up and once again, some of Europe’s biggest football nations are fighting to avoid another shocking exit. In this video, we look at the European giants who missed out on the last three World Cups, including Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and Denmark. From Italy’s heartbreaking [...] The post 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Biggest European Giants To Miss The Last Three Tournaments appeared first on Complete Sports.

Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has once again restated the importance of Victor Osimhen to his team, reports Completesports.com. The Yellow and Reds will take on Juventus in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League playoff tie in Turin on Wednesday (today). Osimhen provided two assists in the first leg which Galatasaray won 5-2. [...] The post ‘He’s Valuable To Us’ — Galatasaray Boss Salutes Osimhen Ahead Juventus Rematch appeared first on Complete Sports.

Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has praised Ademola for his impact in the club’s 4-1 victory over Club Brugge, Completesports.com reports. Lookman was named among the substitutes by Simeone. The Nigeria international however replaced Alex Baena in the 70th minute. The 28-year-old teed up Alexander Sørloth for Atletico Madrid’s third goal six minutes later. [...] The post UCL: Simeone Talks Up Lookman’s Performance In Atletico’s Win Over Club Brugge appeared first on Complete Sports.

Despite Michael Carrick’s unbeaten run as Manchester United interim manager in the Premier League, former England star Gary Neville believes that the Red Devils must continue their search for an elite, world-class manager. He took over on the touchline after Ruben Amorim was dismissed in January. Since then, United have won five of six league [...] The post Man United Must Go For The Best Class Of Manager –Neville appeared first on Complete Sports.

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino told AFP (via France 24) on Tuesday he was “very reassured” about Mexico’s hosting of games in the football World Cup, in his first comments on the violence triggered by the killing of a drug cartel leader. “Very reassured, everything’s good. It’s going to be spectacular,” Infantino said in the Colombian [...] The post FIFA President ‘Very Reassured’ About World Cup In Mexico Despite Violence appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Super Eagles defender, Edema Fuludu has weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding the reported financial demands of the national team coach, questioning whether a bronze medal finish is enough to warrant such significant expenditure. Fuludu, who earned eight caps for Nigeria between 1991 and 1995, said while the team’s achievement is commendable, it [...] The post Edema Fuludu Backs Nigerian Coach as Eric Chelle’s Replacement appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Former Nigeria international, Mutiu Adepoju has joined the growing list of Nigerians calling on the NFF to retain the services of Super Eagles head coach, Éric Sékou Chelle. Speaking with Brila.net, Adepoju said the coach has performed admirably despite Nigeria’s failure to secure qualification for the FIFA World Cup. According to the former midfielder, Chelle [...] The post Why NFF Must Move… Mutiu Adepoju Gives Verdict on Eric Chelle Stalled Contract Talks appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Paul Onuachu scored the decisive goal as Trabzonspor defeated Gaziantep FK 2-1. Mohamed Bayo gave Gaziantep a surprise lead in the 22nd minute, but Felipe Augusto equalized just two minutes later. The game turned in Trabzonspor’s favor in the 27th minute when Onuachu fired a right-footed shot from the center of the box past Zafer [...] The post Paul Onuachu Extends Goalscoring Streak to Six Match appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing for a potential summer reshuffle between the posts, with interest intensifying in Robin Risser as uncertainty grows over their current first-choice goalkeeper. The 21-year-old Lens shot-stopper has attracted attention in north London following a series of composed performances in Ligue 1, positioning himself as one of the emerging young goalkeepers in […] The post Tottenham Hotspur Target Lens Goalkeeper Robin Risser In Planned Summer Overhaul appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Sam Allardyce, the former England boss, has accused Liverpool star Mohamed Salah of behaving like a child. Recall that the Egyptian forward has endured a difficult campaign having netted just four Premier League goals, his last strike coming back in early November. Speaking on the No Tippy Tappy Football podcast, Allardyce has suggested that Salah [...] The post Stop Behaving Like A Baby –Allardyce Tells Salah appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi has criticised the club’s decision to sack Enzo Maresca. Maresca left Chelsea in January after less than two years at the Stamford Bridge. The Italian was replaced by former Strasbourg head coach Liam Rosenior. Read Also:UCL Play-off: Lookman Provides Assist As Atletico Outclass Club Brugge 4-1 To Reach Round [...] The post Mikel Blasts Chelsea For Sacking Maresca appeared first on Complete Sports.

Victor Osimhen has declared that he is fit and ready for Galatasaray’s clash against Juventus, reports Completesports.com. Osimhen missed Galatasaray’s 2-0 defeat to Konyaspor last weekend due to a minor knee injury. Battle Ready For Juventus The Nigeria international declared that he is looking forward to facing the Biaconeri after recovering from the injury. “My [...] The post Osimhen: I’m Fully Fit for Juventus Showdown appeared first on Complete Sports.

In 1962, Béla Guttmann stood on top of Europe. His team, S.L. Benfica, had just beaten Real Madrid 5–3 in Amsterdam to win their second straight European Cup. They were fearless, attacking, modern. A young Eusébio announced himself to the world. Lisbon felt like the center of football. It was Benfica’s golden age. And then [...] The post The Curse That Wouldn’t Die: How Béla Guttmann’s Words Still Haunt Benfica appeared first on Complete Sports.

Victor Osimhen has responded to claims that Galatasaray are a different side with him in the team, insisting that the club’s success is built on collective effort rather than individual brilliance. Speaking to Sky Italia, the Nigerian striker was asked about comments from Turkey suggesting there is a Galatasaray with Osimhen and a Galatasaray without [...] The post Osimhen Insists Galatasaray Success Is Collective appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

German tennis star Alexander Zverev says he wants to be more aggressive in his style of play. Zverev, who has credited fatigue as the reason why he lost to Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open, told Tennis World that he’s trying to bring a more aggressive approach to his tennis. Read Also:UCL Play-off: Lookman Provides [...] The post Zverev: I Want To Be More Aggressive In My Style Of Play appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former England striker Emile Heskey believes Liverpool star Mohamed Salah would thrive more if he decided to join the Saudi League. At 33, Salah remains an influential figure under Arne Slot, but his output has dipped compared to the relentless standards he previously set. Heskey, speaking to OLBG, addressed suggestions that the forward could still [...] The post Joining Saudi League Will Suit Salah –Heskey appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ademola Lookman provided an assist as striker Alexander Sorloth scored a hat-trick to help Atletico Madrid see off Belgium’s Club Brugge to win the second leg of their Champions League play-off 4-1. The win means Atletico advance to the last 16 with a 7-4 aggregate triumph. Lookman, who was named among the substitutes, came on [...] The post UCL Play-off: Lookman Provides Assist As Atletico Outclass Club Brugge 4-1 To Reach Round Of 16 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Victor Osimhen has spoken with admiration about Juventus as Galatasaray prepare for their Champions League second leg clash in Turin. The Nigerian striker, who played a decisive role in the first leg 5-2 victory with two assists, acknowledged the stature of the Serie A side while remaining focused on the task ahead. “Juventus is one [...] The post Osimhen Praises Juventus Ahead of Decisive Second Leg in Turin appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Former Kwara United Head Coach, Tunde Sanni, has become the second high-profile Nigerian tactician to take up a coaching role in neighbouring Benin Republic following his move to Jeunesse Sportive de Pobè, Completesports.com reports. Second Nigerian Coach in Beninese Top League Jeunesse Sportive de Pobè finished 14th in the 18-team Benin Premier League table with [...] The post Sanni Seals Benin Move, Joins Jeunesse Sportive de Pobe As Head Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.