The first leg of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup third qualifying round contest between Nigeria’s Falconets and Senegal will now hold at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta. The new venue has already been approved by the Confederation of African Football, CAF, following a request by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF. According [...] The post 2026 U-20 WWCQ: Falconets Now To Battle Senegal In Abeokuta appeared first on Complete Sports.

?Everyone knows that football is the leading sport for online betting in pretty much every country around the world. It is one of those sports that have always been popular, and it’s safe to say it has evolved in ways that have changed the way fans interact with it and place bets. Some of you […] The post The Evolution of Football Betting – Trends and Technologies Shaping the Industry appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Novak Djokovic staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Jannik Sinner 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in a grueling semifinal, booking his place in the Australian Open final. The ten-time champion survived more than four hours of intense tennis, with the match concluding close to 2 a.m. local time. After the win, Djokovic reflected on the [...] The post Novak Djokovic Beats Jannik Sinner in Epic Five-Set Thriller to Reach Australian Open Final appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Super Falcons midfielder Halimat Ayinde has joined Swedish Damallsvenskan club BK Häcken, reports Completesports.com. Ayinde,30, signed a contract until the end of the season with the option of another year. The defensive midfielder last played for FC Rosengård in the Swedish top-flight. Ayinde arrived Sweden in 2018 after playing in both the United States of [...] The post Done Deal: Swedish Club BK Häcken Sign Super Falcons Midfielder appeared first on Complete Sports.

Victor Osimhen’s Galatasaray will face Juventus in the UEFA Champions League playoffs. On paper, Juventus are the favorites, but with Victor Osimhen leading the line, Galatasaray could spring an upset. The striker has been in fine form, scoring six goals in six UEFA Champions League matches this season. Atalanta will take on Borussia Dortmund in [...] The post UEFA Champions League Playoffs: Nigerian Stars in Focus appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Joseph Dosu has backed Nigerian international Afeez Aremu to bring stability to Aberdeen’s midfield. Recall that Aremu joined the Scottish club on Thursday from German Bundesliga 2 side Kaiserslautern. Speaking with Footy Africa, the Atlanta Olympic gold medalist has described Aremu as a player with good football intelligence and has what [...] The post Aremu Will Bring Stability To Aberdeen’s Midfield –Dosu appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Senegalese Football Federation have vowed to stand behind the Lions of Teranga head coach Pape Thiaw after he was banned by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for five matches as part of a host of sanctions following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final chaos in Morocco. Recall that Thiaw ordered his players [...] The post We Will Not Abandon Him –Senegal Govt Reacts After Thiaw’s CAF Ban appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Nigeria National League (NNL) has extended the deadline day for the closure of transfer window for the second stanza of the season. Clubs in the division now have more days to bolster their squad ahead of the business end of the campaign. NNL Chief Operating Officer, Mr Danlami Alanana said the decision was reached [...] The post NNL Extends Mid season Transfer Window deadline For Clubs appeared first on Complete Sports.

Victor Osimhen’s Galatasaray will face Juventus in the UEFA Champions League Playoffs, reports Completesports.com. The draw took place in Nyon, Switzerland on Friday. It featured the teams that finished between ninth and 24th in the league phase, with clubs ranked 9–16 seeded and those placed 17–24 unseeded. Osimhen was in action in Galatasaray’s 2-0 loss [...] The post UCL Playoffs: Osimhen Get Juventus Test, Lookman’s Atalanta To Face Dortmund appeared first on Complete Sports.

Anthony Joshua has broken his silence following the car accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of his closest friends. In a personal video shared with fans, the former heavyweight champion paid tribute to Sina Ghami and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele, who were killed in a road accident along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in December. The message marked [...] The post The Mission Must Go On –Joshua Breaks Down In Tears, Drops Career Hints appeared first on Complete Sports.

Born December 8, 2000, in Orlu, Imo State, Chiamaka Cynthia Nnadozie is no doubt a gifted Nigerian goalkeeper. Chiamaka showcases exceptional goalkeeping talent, leadership, confidence, agility, and tactical awareness. Her professional journey began with Rivers Angels FC in 2016, where she clinched the Nigerian Women’s Championship and Cup, followed by a transfer to Paris FC [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 59: Chiamaka Nnadozie Career Trajectory appeared first on Complete Sports.

Carlos Alcaraz reached the final of the Australian Open after defeating Alexander Zverev in a marathon semifinal, winning 6–4, 7–6 (7–5), 6–7 (3–7), 6–7 (4–7), 7–5. The match lasted five hours and 27 minutes, making it the longest semifinal in tennis history. After the match, Alcaraz reflected on the mental and physical challenge of the [...] The post Alcaraz Seals Dramatic Win Over Zverev to Reach Australian Open Final appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Obinna Uzoho, Kun Khalifat Head Coach, has declared that he now has a team capable of fighting their way out of trouble after The Pride of Imo edged Kwara United 1–0 in Thursday’s 2025/2026 NPFL Matchday 23 encounter at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, Completesports.com reports. Captain Chikamso Amaefula scored the decisive goal in the [...] The post NPFL: Uzoho Hails Team’s Fighting Spirit As Kun Khalifat End Winless Run appeared first on Complete Sports.

Are you seeking the latest Complete Sports updates, Do you follow the Super Eagles” on their journey at AFCON 2025? Stay informed with all the top stories and analysis! 🤔⚽ Topics Discussed in Video; * Which Nigerian Players Are Making The Waves In Europe And Should Be On Eric Chelle’s Radar? * Can Rivers United [...] The post Which Nigerian Players Who Missed 2025 AFCON Can Make The Super Eagles Stronger? appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chukwuemeka Obioma, Abia Warriors’ leading scorer, has declared his intention to emerge as the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) top scorer, Completesports.com can exclusively report. The 27-year-old forward is currently Abia Warriors’ leading marksman with seven goals in all competitions — six in the NPFL and one in the CAF Confederation Cup. Obioma Eyes [...] The post Obioma Targets Second NPFL Top Scorer Award With Abia Warriors appeared first on Complete Sports.

Taiwo Awoniyi has stressed the importance of self-belief and focus as Nottingham Forest continue their fight to avoid relegation in the Premier League. Forest sits outside the relegation zone in 17th place, and Awoniyi believes the key to survival lies in concentrating on their own performances rather than being distracted by results elsewhere. Speaking about [...] The post Awoniyi Aims to Drag Nottingham Forest to Premier League Safety appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Portugal have proposed by a 2026 FIFA World Cup friendly with the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Completesports.com reports. The proposed friendly is scheduled to hold on Saturday, 6 June. Portugal’s capital, Lisbon is expected to host the game. The football federations of both Portugal and Nigeria have agreed on this friendly in principle with details [...] The post Portugal Propose Friendly With Super Eagles appeared first on Complete Sports.

The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League has reached a decisive stage following the conclusion of the league phase, with 16 teams set to contest the knockout play-off round. The draw to determine their matchups will take place on Friday in Nyon, Switzerland, beginning at 11:00 GMT at the House of European Football. This stage will decide [...] The post Champions League Knockout Play-off Draw Explained – What Happens Next? appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick has disclosed that he would have ensured the Super Eagles qualified for the 2026 World Cup if he were still in charge of Nigerian football. Pinnick made this known in an interview with Sunday Oliseh’s Global Football Insights show, where he expressed disappointment that Nigeria failed to [...] The post Pinnick: Eagles Would Have Qualified For 2026 World Cup If I Were Still NFF President appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria football federation General Secretary, Dr. Sanusi Mohammed has reiterated that its petition before FIFA against the DR Congo for fielding ineligible players in the Africa world Cup playoffs final is under consideration. The NFF chief reassured that Nigeria has a good strong case, stating that the Federation wouldn’t involve itself if they didn’t. Penalty [...] The post World Cup Playoffs: NFF Provides Update on Petition Against DR Congo appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Fenerbahce have opened official talks with Atalanta over the possible signing of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, according to Turkish journalist Yagız Sabuncuoglu. Discussions took place on Thursday when Fenerbahce’s Football Sporting Director, Devin Ozek, met with an Atalanta club executive to explore the conditions of a potential transfer. During the meeting, the Serie A side [...] The post Fenerbahce Open Talks for Ademola Lookman as Atletico Madrid Monitor Situation appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Feyenoord coach Robin van Persie says it’s heartbreaking to see his son being stretchered off during the team’s 2-1 loss to Real Betis in Thursday’s Europa League game. The 19-year-old Shaqueel van Persie, son of Feyenoord manager Robin van Persie, was brought on in the 73rd minute and assisted Casper Tengstedt’s 2-1, but was stretchered [...] The post Europa League: It’s Heartbreaking –Van Persie Reacts After Son’s Injury Vs Real Betis appeared first on Complete Sports.

Fenerbahce are pushing to sign Ademola Lookman before the end of the current transfer window, reports Completesports.com. Director of sport Devin Ozek is said to be in Italy for negotiations. According to transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, the Turkish Super Lig giants will also look to agree personal terms with Lookman. “Direct club to club talks [...] The post Fenerbahce Push To Sign Lookman From Atalanta appeared first on Complete Sports.

England-born Nigerian midfielder Kamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba has expressed delight in making his family proud, after netting the winner for Aston Villa in their dramatic win against Red Bull Salzburg in the Europa League on Thursday night. The 19-year-old’s late goal sealed Villa’s 3-2 comeback victory against Salzburg to help them finish second in the Europa League [...] The post Europa League: Really Nice To Make My Family Proud –Aston Villa’s Late Goal Hero Vs Salzburg, Jimoh-Aloba appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria international Joe Aribo is set to depart Championship club Southampton, ahead of January transfer deadline day. Southampton are still in the market for reinforcements – particularly in attack – ahead of the 7pm transfer deadline on Monday, February 2. The club’s handler Tonda Eckert is keen to reduce the size of his squad, with [...] The post Aribo Set For Southampton Exit appeared first on Complete Sports.

In an industry dominated by bonuses, flashy promotions, and short-term customer acquisition tactics, Pinnacle has taken a radically different path. Instead of competing on marketing gimmicks, the company has invested heavily in education, creating what is widely regarded as the most comprehensive, freely accessible betting knowledge platform in the sportsbook industry. Launched in 2017, Pinnacle [...] The post Pinnacle’s Betting Resources: Building the Industry’s Most Comprehensive Educational Platform appeared first on Complete Sports.

Pep Guardiola believes Jeremy Doku will miss Manchester City’s game against Tottenham Hotspur this weekend, after he was forced out of Wednesday’s match against Galatasaray with an injury. Doku made an excellent start to Manchester City’s final Champions League League Phase game on Wednesday, setting up both of his team’s goals against Galatasaray. But after [...] The post Man City Star Forward To Miss Tottenham Clash With Injury appeared first on Complete Sports.

Newcastle defender Dan Burn has praised the team performance against Paris Saint-Germain in Wednesday’s Champions League in Paris. In a chat with the club’s website, Burn stated that Newcastle United put up a good fight against the Paris club. “A very good performance. We struggled to handle them in the first 15 to 20 minutes. [...] The post UCL: Burn Hails Newcastle Performance Vs PSG appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester United legend Roy Keane has disclosed that Michael Carrick deserves the Red Devils job on a permanent basis. Roy Keane has softened his stance on Michael Carrick getting the Man Utd job full-time, after he led them to impressive wins over Man City and Arsenal In a chat with The Overlap, Keane has backed [...] The post Carrick Deserves Man United Managerial Job –Keane appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigerian midfielder Afeez Aremu has sealed a move to Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen, reports Completesports.com. The 26-year-old joins the Dons on a deal until 2028, subject to visa formalities and international clearance. Aremu becomes the club’s fifth signing of the January window, following the arrivals of Lyall Cameron, Liam Morrison, Toyosi Olusanya, and Per Kristian [...] The post Done Deal: Nigerian Midfielder Completes Move To Aberdeen appeared first on Complete Sports.

Fulham and Villarreal have sent condolence messages to Samuel Chukwueze following the death of his mother. Although Chukwueze himself did not initially confirm the development, his brother, David Chukwueze, shared the news in a series of emotional posts on Instagram. According to the posts, the family is struggling to come to terms with the loss. [...] The post Fulham, Villarreal Send Condolence Messages To Chukwueze Over Mother’s Death appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ikorodu City defeated Shooting Stars 1-0 in the the South West derby at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Thursday. Joseph Arumala scored the winning goal for Ikorodu City in the second minute. The Oga Boys moved to third position with 38 points from 23 games. Holders Remo Stars continued their poor run of [...] The post NPFL: Ikorodu City Pip 3SC In South West Derby, Remo Stars Lose Wolves appeared first on Complete Sports.

Raheem Sterling is officially a free agent after Chelsea confirmed on Wednesday that the club and the England forward had reached a mutual agreement to terminate his contract, bringing an end to his three-and-a-half-year spell at Stamford Bridge. The 31-year-old had 18 months remaining on the deal he signed in 2022 following his £47.5 million [...] The post Sterling Leaves Chelsea at Last But One Major Issue Remains appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Former Nigerian international Friday Ekpo has disclosed that the current crop of players that won bronze at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations can compete with any team in the world. Recall that the three-time AFCON winners finished third at the just-concluded AFCON 2025 after defeating Egypt 4-2 on penalty shootout. Speaking with Completesports.com, Ekpo [...] The post Eagles’ AFCON 2025 Squad Can Compete With Any Team In The World –Ekpo appeared first on Complete Sports.

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has vowed to fight Jannik Sinner with his last blood ahead of Friday’s 2026 Australian Open semi-final clash. Tomorrow’s match-up will mark Djokovic’s fifth consecutive grand slam semi-final, a remarkable development at 38 years old. He struggled physically in the final stages of each of his four semi-final runs last [...] The post Australian Open: I’ll Fight With My Last Blood –Djokovic Speaks Ahead Semi-Final Clash With Sinner appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former England international Joe Cole believes Chelsea players are still adapting to manager Liam Rosenior’s style of play despite defeating Napoli 3-2 in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League in Naples, to book a berth in the last 16 of the competition. The former Hull City and Strasbourg manager has turned the Chelsea side around after the [...] The post Chelsea Players Gradually Adapting To Rosenior’s Style Of Play –Cole appeared first on Complete Sports.