At the Estadio de la Cerámica, Sevilla produced one of their most important performances of the season as Nigerian striker Akor Adams scored the decisive goal in a dramatic 3-2 comeback win against Villarreal, Soccernet.ng reports. The victory could prove crucial in Sevilla’s fight to avoid relegation from La Liga while Adams' strike elevated him […]

Former Nigerian international John Utaka has advised Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen not to hesitate to join Real Madrid. Reports in Spain have linked Osimhen with a possible move to the Santiago Bernabéu if Portuguese manager José Mourinho returns for another spell at Real Madrid, 13 years after leaving the club. The Nigerian striker has [...] The post Join Real Madrid If Mourinho Truly Wants You –Utaka Advises Osimhen appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Shooting Stars coach Fatai Amoo says he is confident Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman will be a formidable force at Atletico Madrid next season. He made this known on the backdrop of his impressive performance for the club since his arrival in the January transfer window. The Nigerian international has scored 9 goals in [...] The post Amoo: Lookman Will Be Too Hot To Handle At Atletico Madrid Next Season appeared first on Complete Sports.

Morocco have lined up three warm-up matches ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reports Completesports.com. The Atlas Lions played two friendlies against Ecuador and Paraguay in March. According to the Moroccan Football Federation, the Atlas Lions will open their preparations with a closed-door friendly against Burundi on May 26 at the team’s training centre [...] The post Morocco Schedule Three Friendlies Ahead 2026 World Cup appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea striker João Pedro has been making headlines for his incredible debut season, which has led fans and pundits to compare him to Chelsea legend Didier Drogba. The Brazilian has been hailed as the beast that Chelsea has been searching for, with notable impact in both the Premier League and the Champions League. While fans [...] The post Don’t Compare Me With Drogba –Pedro Tells Chelsea Fans appeared first on Complete Sports.

Tobi Amusan successfully defended her women’s 100m hurdles title at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships, winning Nigeria’s first gold medal of the competition. Compatriot Adaobi Tabugbo also impressed, producing a strong finish to claim bronze after a brilliant start to the race. Amusan will now turn her attention to Saturday’s Diamond League meeting in [...] The post Accra 2026: Amusan Storms To Women’s 100m Hurdles Gold appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF) has confirmed the dates for the Central Bank Open and DavNotch Open scheduled for June, 2026 in Abuja. According to Nigeria Tennis Live, on X, the Central Bank Open will run from 21st to 20th June. Then from 20th to 27th June, the DavNotch Open will take centre stage. Both [...] The post NTF Confirms Dates For Central Bank, DavNotch Tennis Opens In June appeared first on Complete Sports.

President of World Athletics, Sebastian Coe, has delivered a ringing endorsement of Africa’s growing influence in global athletics during his visit to the ongoing African Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana. The former Olympic champion expressed delight at being present at the continental showpiece, while urging African nations to continue bidding for world-class events as a [...] The post African Championships Receive Backing from World Athletics President appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Nigeria’s Falconets have been placed in Pot 2 for the draw of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, Completesports.com reports. The draw ceremony will take place on Friday at the EC1 Cultural Centre in Łódź, Poland. Also in Pot 2 are USA, Nigeria, Colombia, Mexico, Canada, and New Zealand. Read Also:U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos Step [...] The post U-20 WWC Draw: Falconets In Pot 2 With USA, Canada, Others appeared first on Complete Sports.

With the upcoming World Cup having football fans already in the mood, this is the perfect time to look back in history and remember some of the legends who excelled in this international tournament while officially being the members of Arsenal. There is no shortage of candidate, as a number of Gunners showed up at various World Cups and achieved great success playing […] The post The Arsenal World Cup Icons Fans Will Remember Before 2026  appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Three Nigerian athletes Emmanuel Ojeli, Adewale Sikiru and Samson Nathaniel will compete in the semifinals of the men’s 400m, at the African Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana. The trio made it to the last four after qualifying from their heats. Ojeli made it through in a time of 45.64s, Sikiru crossed the finish line with [...] The post ASAC 2026: Team Nigeria Trio Qualify For Men’s 400m Semi-finals appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s Flamingos will take on Lakeside Queens in a friendly match in Ikenne on Thursday as they intensify preparations for their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Guinea. It will be the Flamingos’ first friendly since arriving in Ikenne for the final phase of their preparations for the qualifying fixtures. Read Also:Accra 2026: [...] The post U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos Step Up Preparation For Guinea Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Football is more than just sport; it is identity, pride, and connection. Many foreign-born Nigerians still maintain deep emotional ties to their heritage through family, culture, food, and language. Young players are more likely to commit to Nigeria when they feel respected and appreciated by the federation. However, with several foreign-born players being linked to [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 97: Nigeria Football Clamour For Foreign-Born Players appeared first on Complete Sports.

Tension rises in Nigerian athletics as National athletics coach and AFN board member, Olalekan Soetan, sparked fresh debate within Nigeria’s sports system after openly questioning key decisions in the country’s sports administration. In a strongly worded assessment, Soetan insisted that athlete development, especially at the youth level, must take precedence over the pursuit of titles [...] The post “They’re Not Fit for the Job!” – Olalekan Soetan Blasts Unidentified Sports Administrators appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

England arrives at the 2026 FIFA World Cup carrying genuine weight behind them. The Three Lions have reached the fourth-place finish twice, in 1990 and again in 2018, and made the quarter-finals as recently as 2022 in Qatar. With the tournament set across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the draw has placed England in […] The post Breaking Down England’s Chances Against Possible World Cup 2026 Group Rival appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Nigeria’s medal charge at the African Athletics Championships in Accra received a massive boost as Tobi Amusan and Adaobi Tabugbo both powered into the women’s 100m hurdles final in emphatic fashion. Amusan, the world record holder, delivered a long awaited semifinal performance, clocking an 12.82 seconds (a season’s best), to win her heat and qualify [...] The post “QUEEN OF SPEED” – Tobi Amusan Storms Into Final as Nigeria Shine at African Championships appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Super Eagles defender Ryan Alebiosu has emerged as a target for several clubs in Europe's top five leagues, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The 24-year-old right-back was one of the bright spots in what was nearly a dark campaign for the Riversiders, who narrowly avoided relegation from the Championship. They finished the campaign just five points above the […]

NFF President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau has provided an update on high-level discussions between CAF President Patrice Motsepe and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, held in Nairobi. According to Gusau, the meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between Nigeria and the CAF, with key discussions centered on Nigeria’s return to hosting major football events. Gusau also confirmed that [...] The post NFF Gets Nod for CAF Awards, Tease Future AFCON Bids appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

London has always been a city that attracts financial innovation. From the early days of the London Stock Exchange to the fintech boom of the 2010s, the city has a track record of adapting to new financial realities faster than most. Crypto is now pushing that tradition further. What started as a fringe experiment among […] The post Is Crypto the Future of London’s Startup Ecosystem? Is Something Like That Possible? appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Former Super Eagles and Montpellier forward John Utaka has sent a clear message to countryman Victor Osimhen amid speculation over his next move, Soccernet.ng reports. The Galatasaray striker has once again been in the headlines heading into the summer, with several top European clubs monitoring his situation as they look to strengthen their squads in the transfer window. Osimhen […]

Jannik Sinner continued his dominant run at the Italian Open after defeating fellow Italian Andrea Pellegrino 6-2, 6-3 to book his place in the quarterfinals. The world No. 1 needed little time to dispatch Pellegrino in a commanding straight-sets performance, extending his winning streak to 26 matches. Sinner has not suffered a defeat since February [...] The post Sinner Cruises Into Italian Open Quarterfinals With 26th Straight Victory appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Alexander Zverev suffered a shocking round-of-16 defeat at the Italian Open after being beaten by Luciano Darderi in a dramatic three-set match, 6-1, 6-7 (10-12), 0-6. Zverev started strongly, taking the opening set comfortably, but the momentum shifted in the second set as Darderi fought back in a tense tiebreak. The match then took a [...] The post Alexander Zverev Knocked Out in Stunning Italian Open Upset appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

A massive amount of Real Madrid fans have signed an online petition demanding Kylian Mbappé be sold, citing frustration over his attitude and commitment to the club. The backlash intensified after Mbappé was seen on a trip to Sardinia with his girlfriend during his recovery period instead of supporting his club. During the 2-0 defeat [...] The post Kylian Mbappe: Real Madrid Fans ‘Senseless’ for Petition – Utaka appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

West Ham United are bracing for a wave of formal offers for Crysencio Summerville this summer, with the 24-year-old Dutch winger described by sources as being in “huge demand” despite the club’s desperate battle against relegation in the final weeks of the season. Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur have been most prominently linked with a […] The post Crysencio Summerville Faces Summer Exit From West Ham as Premier League Rivals Circle appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Coco Gauff advanced to the semi-finals of the Italian Open after a hard-fought 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 victory over Mirra Andreeva on Friday. The world number three overcame a slow start against the world number eight, dropping the first set before raising her level to dominate the second and edge a tight deciding set. Gauff showed [...] The post Coco Gauff Defeats Mirra Andreeva to Reach Italian Open Semi-Finals appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Iga Swiątek delivered one of her strongest performances of the season on Monday, overpowering Naomi Osaka 6-2, 6-1 to book her place in the quarterfinals of the Italian Open. The Polish star needed just one hour and 22 minutes to dismantle Osaka in a commanding display on clay. Świątek looked sharp from the opening set, [...] The post Świątek Dominates Osaka to Reach Italian Open Quarterfinals as Gauff Sets Up Andreeva Clash appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

After Morocco successfully hosted the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), there may be new incentives for Nigeria to seriously consider bringing the continent’s biggest tournament back home, Soccernet.ng reports. Speaking at the Africa Forward Summit, Patrice Motsepe revealed that the tournament injected almost $2 billion (approx. ₦2.7 trillion) into Morocco’s economy after the competition […]

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman delivered an impressive performance as Atletico Madrid secured qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Osasuna on Tuesday night, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian forward opened the scoring from the penalty spot after a bright start, before substitute Alexander Sorloth added a second goal in the second half. […]

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has been named in the latest World Team of the Week after delivering another decisive performance for Galatasaray during their Turkish Süper Lig title-clinching victory at the weekend, Soccernet.ng reports. According to statistics platform Flashscore, the Super Eagles forward was rated the best-performing centre-forward in world football for the week with […]

Former Nigerian international Sunday Oliseh has strongly advocated for improved salaries and better treatment for players in the Nigeria Professional Football League to reduce the drain of talent abroad. In a chat with Brila FM, Oliseh stated that fair compensation for local talent is essential for the development of Nigerian football, highlighting that poor pay [...] The post Oliseh: NPFL Clubs Must Improve Financial Structure Of Players appeared first on Complete Sports.

Remo Stars technical adviser Usman Abd’Allah insisted that his team will maintain their top-flight status at the end of the season. The Sky Blue Stars boosted their survival hopes with a hard-earned 2-1 victory over Bayelsa United in Ikenne last weekend. Ofem Nneoyi gave Bayelsa United the lead after five minutes. Remo Stars however rallied [...] The post NPFL: Remo Stars Won’t Be Relegated — Abd’Allah appeared first on Complete Sports.

With growing reports linking Victor Osimhen with a move to LaLiga giants Real Madrid, former Montpellier and Nigeria forward John Utaka has urged the player to consider a return to mainstream Europe. In recent weeks, Osimhen has been in the headlines over a possible move away from newly crowned Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray. Similarly, [...] The post “All About Class” – Utaka Urges Osimhen on Real Madrid Decision appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

France legend Emmanuel Petit has disclosed that Chelsea will need a miracle to overcome Manchester City in the final of the FA Cup. In a chat with BOYLE Sports, Petit criticized Chelsea’s lack of a clinical edge in recent games, citing wasted opportunities and missed chances. He noted that while Manchester City are ruthless and [...] The post FA Cup Final: Chelsea Need A Miracle To Overcome Man City –Petit appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he has “never trusted anything” with referees and VAR after a pivotal decision in the Premier League title race. Arsenal moved five points clear of City with two games remaining after edging past West Ham 1-0 on Sunday as the hosts were denied a late equaliser following a VAR [...] The post I’ve Never Trusted Anything With VAR —Guardiola Opens Up On West Ham vs Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports.

Barcelona confirmed their legal department is “carefully examining” accusations Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez made during his head-turning emergency press conference on Tuesday afternoon, si.com reports. Just two days after Los Blancos suffered a lifeless 2–0 defeat in the final El Clásico of the season, the Spaniard spoke for over an hour in what could [...] The post Barcelona Threaten Legal Action Against Madrid After Perez’s Comments appeared first on Complete Sports.

World record holder Tobi Amusan is keen to retain her Women’s 100m hurdles title at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championship, Completesports.com reports. Amusan breezed into the final of the event after winning her heat with a season’s best time of 12.82s. The 29-year-old will be gunning for a third title at the University of [...] The post Accra 2026: Amusan Determined To Retain Women’s 100m Hurdles Title appeared first on Complete Sports.