MSport, one of the biggest and best betting platforms in Africa, has launched its latest TVC campaign, Play Where You Belong, in partnership with Chelsea Football Club. The campaign captures a simple but powerful idea: football starts before kick-off — in preparation, in decision-making, and in the moments where fans choose to take part in [...] The post Play Where You Belong — The Game Starts Before Kick-off | MSport x Chelsea FC appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles and Atletico Madrid attacker Ademola Lookman has highlighted a vital attribute Diego Simeone has instilled in him that'll be of advantage to the Nigerian National team, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old joined Los Colchoneros for €35m during the winter transfer window after a brilliant AFCON 2025 outing with the Super Eagles in Morocco. Since […]

Blackburn Rovers Michael O’Neill believes Ryan Alebiosu will be fine to feature against Coventry City at the Ewood Park on Friday (today). Alebiosu was forced off at half-time in Rovers’ midweek defeat at Southampton after falling awkwardly in a battle with Ryan Manning. O’Neil says the Nigeria international is available for selection against the Sky [...] The post Alebiosu Fit For Blackburn Rovers Vs Coventry City appeared first on Complete Sports.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup, effectively silencing doubts regarding their involvement and dashing Nigeria's hopes of sneaking in, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Over the past few weeks, uncertainty had mounted over Team Melli’s participation in the tournament, which is set to be hosted across the United States, […]

Former England forward Gary Lineker has disclosed that Al Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo has unfollowed him on Instagram after he rated Inter Miami star Lionel Messi as the greatest player of all time. In the same discussion, he named four football legends: Pelé, Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, and Ronaldo Nazário, leaving Cristiano Ronaldo out of [...] The post Why Ronaldo Unfollowed Me On Instagram –Lineker appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina got a very good rating after helping Nottingham Forest overcome FC Porto in the UEFA Europa League quarter-final second leg on Thursday. Aina played for 90 minutes as Forest beat 10-man Porto to advance to the semi-finals of a European competition for the first time since 1984, where they will [...] The post Aina Gets Very Good Rating In Forest’s Europa League Second Leg Win Against Porto appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ola Aina played a key role as Nottingham Forest booked their place in the UEFA Europa League semi-finals with a hard-fought win over FC Porto on Thursday, while Taiwo Awoniyi remained unavailable for European action, Soccernet.ng reports. Morgan Gibbs-White scored the only goal of a tense affair as the Premier League side recorded a 1-0 victory to advance 2-1 […]

Former Golden Eaglets head coach John Obuh has blamed Nigeria’s recent slump in the under-17 level on undue interference from agents and administrators in the selection of players. Obuh, who led the Golden Eaglets to a silver medal at the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup, stated this in an interview with Brila FM. He noted [...] The post Obuh: Undue Interference From Agents, Administrators Behind Nigeria’s Slump At U-17 Level appeared first on Complete Sports.

Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino are contenders to become Real Madrid’s next boss should the Spanish giants dismiss Alvaro Arbeloa. Madrid were knocked out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich on Wednesday and are nine points adrift of Barcelona in La Liga. One major trophy is off the cards and the odds are against [...] The post Klopp, Pochettino In Race For Real Madrid Coaching Job appeared first on Complete Sports.

Head Coach Akeem Busari has described leading Nigeria’s U-17 girls, the Flamingos as a great honour. Busari was recently appointed by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF , to lead the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup bronze-medallists. His reflection comes as his side gears up for their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, second round [...] The post Busari Reflects On Privilege Of Leading Flamingos appeared first on Complete Sports.

Okan Buruk says Victor Osimhen’s return to training has provided a significant boost for Galatasaray ahead of their Turkish Süper Lig clash with Gençlerbirliği. Osimhen returned to training on Tuesday after recovering from the arm injury he sustained in last month’s UEFA Champions League clash with Liverpool. The injury has forced the Nigeria international to [...] The post Galatasaray Energized By Osimhen’s Return — Buruk appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has charged the Blues to seal a spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League. The London club can still make the Champions League spot, but they face a challenging race, currently sitting four points behind the top five with six games remaining. Despite England’s potential to secure five spots based on [...] The post We’re Running Out Of Time –Rosenior Speaks Ahead Chelsea Vs Man United appeared first on Complete Sports.

Harry Maguire will miss Manchester United’s trip to Stamford Bridge on Saturday after the Football Association upheld an improper conduct charge relating to his behaviour upon being sent off against Bournemouth on March 20. The defender is understood to have directed abusive language at the fourth official as he left the pitch following his red […] The post Harry Maguire Banned for Chelsea Trip After FA Upholds Improper Conduct Charge appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Arsenal reinforced their Premier League title credentials with a disciplined and ultimately decisive 2-1 victory over 10-man Chelsea in a compelling north London derby on 1 March 2026, when the Arsenal F.C. Vs Chelsea F.C. lineups were confirmed at the Emirates Stadium for Matchweek 28. The fixture carried substantial weight in the title race, with […] The post Arsenal F.C. Vs Chelsea F.C. Lineups: Timber Header Seals London Derby Victory appeared first on Gooner Daily.

A breathtaking turnaround at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium provided one of the most compelling Premier League narratives of the 2025-26 season on 1 February 2026, as the Tottenham Vs Man City lineups were confirmed for Matchweek 24 in north London. Manchester City arrived at the ground in second place on 46 points, four behind league […] The post Tottenham Vs Man City Lineups and H2H Stats: Solanke Brace Rescues Dramatic Draw appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Arsenal have lost consecutive domestic games, putting their chances of winning the English Premier League title in jeopardy, and a former Super Eagles midfielder has weighed in on the winless run of Mikel Arteta's men, Soccernet.ng reports. John Ogu played 25 games for the three-time AFCON Champions between 2013 and 2019, claiming a bronze medal […]

FC Barcelona marked a significant milestone with one of the most dominant home performances of their remarkable 2025-26 La Liga campaign on 28 February 2026, when the FC Barcelona Vs Villarreal CF lineups were confirmed at Spotify Camp Nou for Matchday 26. The fixture came with Barcelona sitting four points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid […] The post FC Barcelona Vs Villarreal CF Lineups (28 February 2026): Yamal Hat-Trick Marks Flick’s 100th Game appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Nigeria’s D’Tigress could face the United States of America, hosts Germany, France or Australia in the group stage of the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup. This was made known after D’Tigress was placed in Seed 2, ahead of the World Cup draw billed for April 21 in Berlin. USA, Germany, France and Austria are in [...] The post 2026 FIBA WWC: D’Tigress Likely To Face USA, Germany, Australia In Group Stage appeared first on Complete Sports.

Martin Keown has backed Arsenal to reach the Champions League final and says he wants his former club to avoid holders PSG. Mikel Arteta’s Premier League leaders face La Liga giants Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals after beating Portuguese champions Sporting in the quarters. Kai Havertz’s injury-time goal separated the two sides after the first [...] The post Keown Names Team Arsenal Must Avoid To Win Champions League appeared first on Complete Sports.

Crystal Palace have qualified for the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League despite losing 2-1 to Fiorentina on Thursday. Having won the first leg 3-0, the visitor took the game straight to their host as Ismaila Sarr scored his seventh goal of the Eagles’ European campaign and 17th of the season to open the scoring [...] The post ECL: Crystal Palace Fall To Fiorentina, Book Semi-Final Berth appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester City ended a difficult run of league form on 2 April 2025, when the Man City Vs Leicester City Lineups were confirmed at the Etihad Stadium for a Premier League midweek fixture carrying significant stakes in the race for UEFA Champions League qualification. The fixture saw Pep Guardiola watch proceedings from the stands, serving […] The post Man City Vs Leicester City Lineups and H2H (2-0): Grealish And Marmoush Seal Win appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Nottingham Forest progressed from their Europa League quarter-final with a 2-1 aggregate win over Porto to book a last-four meeting with Aston Villa. Super Eagles trio Ola Aina, Terem Moffi and Zaidu Sanusi were in action in the encounter. While Aina played for 90 minutes for Forest, Moffi and Sanusi were replaced for Porto in [...] The post UEL: Aina, Moffi, Sanusi Feature As Forest Edge Out Porto To Reach Semifinals appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester United delivered one of the most emphatic Manchester derby performances of recent seasons on 17 January 2026, as the Man United Vs Man City lineups were confirmed at Old Trafford for Matchweek 22 of the Premier League. The fixture arrived at a pivotal moment in the title race, with Manchester City sitting second in […] The post Man United Vs Man City Lineups and Stats (2-0): Carrick’s Red Devils Stun Title Challengers appeared first on Gooner Daily.

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced that the 2026 National Sports Festival, tagged Coal City Games, will hold from 27 November to 11 December this year in Enugu. Director-General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, revealed this on Thursday during the first Main Organising Committee (MOC) meeting for the Games held in Abuja. NSC [...] The post Coal City Games Set For November 27 Kick-Off; NSC Confirms 15 Compulsory Sports For 2026 Festival appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is on the brink of breaking his personal Udinese record for the longest time without conceding a goal when they face Parma this weekend, Soccernet.ng reports. Okoye has been brilliant for Udinese this season. He has cemented his spot as the undisputed number one and has maintained remarkable consistency for […]

Werder Bremen head coach Daniel Thioune has not ruled out Victor Boniface’s involvement in the North German derby against Hamburg. Boniface is yet to feature for the Greens after suffering a knee injury during training last December. The Nigeria international has started training with his teammates, and is expected to make an appearance for the [...] The post Bremen Boss Provides Injury Update On Boniface Ahead Hamburg Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have long stood as the gold standard of women’s football in Africa, a team defined by dominance, resilience, and an unyielding winning mentality. Across decades, the Super Falcons have not only collected silverware but also shaped the narrative of African women’s football on the global stage. Yet, behind the trophies and iconic [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: Super Falcons Coaching Eras — Triumphs, Turmoil And Legacy Of Africa’s Queens appeared first on Complete Sports.

Sporting Lagos have clinched promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following a hard-fought campaign. Alex Leme proved the hero, netting the decisive goal in the 17th minute to seal their return to the top flight after a two-year absence. under the guidance of head coach Jeffrey Butler. Sporting Lagos finished top of Conference [...] The post NNL: Sporting Lagos Secure NPFL Promotion appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Tottenham midfielder Pedro Mendes has disclosed that Bruno Fernandes doesn’t need to win a Premier League or Champions League trophy to become a Manchester United legend at the club. Recall that Fernandes has found little success trophy-wise with the Red Devils, and now, speaking to Thunderpick, Mendes believes that his silverware is irrelevant, as [...] The post Mendes: Fernandes Doesn’t Need EPL Or UCL Title To Become Man United Legend appeared first on Complete Sports.

Two-time undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk says he’s optimistic Anthony Joshua will overcome Tyson Fury ahead of a potential fight later this year. The proposed all-British heavyweight clash has been years in the making. The rivals had previously agreed terms five years ago, only for a legal ruling to force Fury into a trilogy with [...] The post Fury Won’t Escape Defeat Against Joshua –Usyk appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has confirmed that Enzo Fernandez will be available to face Manchester United in Saturday’s Premier League clash. The 25-year-old Argentina World Cup winner ‌was omitted from the squad for the ‌7-0 win over League One Port Vale in the FA ‌Cup quarter-finals and last week’s 3-0 Premier League ‌defeat by second-placed [...] The post Enzo Will Be Available For Man United Clash –Rosenior appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal are back in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals but not in the manner many expected. A drab 0-0 draw against Sporting CP at the Emirates Stadium was just enough to seal progression, thanks to their 1-0 first-leg advantage. While the result is a historic milestone, a second consecutive semi-final appearance for the first time [...] The post Arsenal Historically Stumble Into Champions League Semis… But At What Cost? appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Werder Bremen coach Daniel Thioune has offered a cautious but encouraging update on Nigerian striker Victor Boniface ahead of this weekend’s crucial North German derby against Hamburger SV, Soccernet.ng reports. Boniface has not played since December 2025 after suffering a serious knee injury that required surgery in January. The striker, on loan from Bayer Leverkusen, […]

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger has been killed in a road accident, his first club Red Bull Salzburg have announced, Sky Sports reports. Manninger, 48, helped Arsenal to the double in 1997/98, stepping in for David Seaman to make seven appearances in the Premier League and saving a penalty in the FA Cup semi-final shootout [...] The post Arsenal’s Premier League Title Winning Goalkeeper Dies In Road Accident appeared first on Complete Sports.

Shehu Abdullahi, a former Super Eagles defender, is planning to join the race for a seat in Nigeria’s Green Chamber — the House of Representatives — ahead of the 2027 general elections, Completesports.com reports. Ex- Super Eagles Defender’s  Career Spanning Youth To Senior Levels Abdullahi, 33, represented Nigeria at U-17, U-20, U-23 and senior levels. [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Super Eagles Star Quits Football For Shock Political Bid Ahead 2027 Elections appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala has stirred an online debate among Arsenal supporters after throwing out a tough choice about the club’s ambitions this season, Soccernet.ng reports. The Gunners edged past Portuguese side Sporting CP with a 1-0 aggregate result after a goalless draw in their Champions League quarter-final second leg on Wednesday night, to book a place in the semi-finals for a […]