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“We Are Here to Contend for the Trophy” – Super Eagles Declares Ahead of AFCON Opener vs Tanzania
Eric Chelle and Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi faced the media on the eve of Nigeria’s opening match against Tanzania at the Africa Cup of Nations, with both men striking a calm but determined tone ahead of a fixture they acknowledge carries weight, emotion and expectation. For Chelle, the opening game represents more than just [...] The post “We Are Here to Contend for the Trophy” – Super Eagles Declares Ahead of AFCON Opener vs Tanzania appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Prince Adewole Adebayo Flags Off 2nd Edition Of The Christmas Marathon & Queen Lillian Adebayo Health Walk In Ondo City
Preparations are in top gear for the much-anticipated 2nd Edition of the Prince Adewole Adebayo Christmas Marathon & Queen Lillian Adebayo Health Walk, scheduled to hold on December 28, 2025, in Ondo City. The annual fitness and community-building event is returning bigger, more exciting, and fully open to participants of all ages—with free registration for [...] The post Prince Adewole Adebayo Flags Off 2nd Edition Of The Christmas Marathon & Queen Lillian Adebayo Health Walk In Ondo City appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EXCLUSIVE: Super Eagles Must Win Their AFCON 2025 Opener To Build Title Momentum — Osigwe
Emmanuel Osigwe, a former Nigeria striker, has reminded the Super Eagles that victory in the opening match of a major tournament is crucial, as it instils confidence in the players and inspires them to push all the way, Completesports.com reports. Osigwe believes that irrespective of the FIFA rankings — which place the Super Eagles well [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: Super Eagles Must Win Their AFCON 2025 Opener To Build Title Momentum — Osigwe appeared first on Complete Sports.
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I Believe In This Group –Troost-Ekong Backs Super Eagles To Impress At AFCON 2025
Former Nigeria international William Troost-Ekong has expressed his believe that the Super Eagles will not disappoint at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Troost-Ekong made this known while thanking Nigeria President Bola Tunibu for fulfilling his house and land pledges made to members of the Super Eagles squad that finished second at the [...] The post I Believe In This Group –Troost-Ekong Backs Super Eagles To Impress At AFCON 2025 appeared first on Complete Sports.
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“A Dream Come True” – Akor Adams Relishes Super Eagles Call-Up; Targets AFCON Triumph
Super Eagles debutant and forward, Akor Adams has shared excitement and determination after being named in the Nigerian squad for the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The 25-year-old Sevilla striker described the call-up as a dream fulfilled and a defining moment in his international career. He admitted that wearing Nigeria’s colors at a [...] The post “A Dream Come True” – Akor Adams Relishes Super Eagles Call-Up; Targets AFCON Triumph appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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 ‘We Are Truly Sorry’: Osimhen Apologises for World Cup Failure, Targets AFCON Redemption
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has issued a heartfelt apology to Nigerian football fans following the national team’s failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, admitting that the pain and disappointment felt by supporters is fully shared by the players. The 26-year-old forward, who is currently Nigeria’s second-highest goal scorer of all time, acknowledged [...] The post  ‘We Are Truly Sorry’: Osimhen Apologises for World Cup Failure, Targets AFCON Redemption appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Wolves, Leeds United Interested In Moffi
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leeds United are linning up a move for Nice striker Terem Moffi ahead of the January transfer window,reports Completesports.com. Moffi is seeking a move away from Nice following a recent assault by the club’s ultras. The 26-year-old and Ivory Coast international Jeremie Boga were attacked after Nice’s 3-1 defeat to Lorient in [...] The post Wolves, Leeds United Interested In Moffi appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Morocco Have Slight Advantage To Win AFCON 2025 Title –Petkovic
Algerian coach Vladimir Petkovic has disclosed that Morocco have a slight advantage to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title. Petkovic, who will be hoping to qualify Algeria from Group E, which consists of Sudan, Burkina Faso, and Equatorial Guinea, told Cafonline that six teams are capable of also winning the tournament. “It is [...] The post Morocco Have Slight Advantage To Win AFCON 2025 Title –Petkovic appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Detailed Review Of Popular Forex Brokers Today
The Forex brokerage environment has undergone a lot of transformation in the recent past. This has been driven by increasingly stricter regulatory environments, technological advances, and educated traders. The current environment makes it mandatory for Forex brokers to compete in terms of spreads and leverage as well as knowledge transparency and customer protection. The selection [...] The post Detailed Review Of Popular Forex Brokers Today appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Akwuegbu: Eagles Must Not Depend On Osimhen For Goals At AFCON 2025
Former Nigerian international Benedict Akwuegbu has warned the technical crew not to depend solely on Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen for goals at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The three-time AFCON champions will be aiming to kick off their campaign today against Tanzania on a winning note before Tunisia and Uganda, respectively, [...] The post Akwuegbu: Eagles Must Not Depend On Osimhen For Goals At AFCON 2025 appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Jamie Carragher Fires West Ham Warning Amid Relegation Battle
Jamie Carragher has warned that the coming days could define West Ham United’s Premier League season. The former Liverpool defender believes the pressure is mounting rapidly as the Hammers attempt to claw their way out of trouble. Nuno Espirito Santo has managed just two victories since taking charge, leaving West Ham five points adrift of […] The post Jamie Carragher Fires West Ham Warning Amid Relegation Battle appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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AFCON 2025 Diary Day 5: Fed Govt. Motivates Super Eagles, Tanzania Memories, Chelle’s Calm And Eagles’ Mission In Fez
Day 5 (Monday, 22 December, 2025) FG Fires Up Eagles, Redeems National Honours And Housing Rewards Pledge After AFCON 2023 Silver Feat THE Federal Government gave the Super Eagles AFCON 2025 chase a major boost when NSC boss Shehu Dikko led other government functionaries including Nigeria Football Federation President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, to present certificates [...] The post AFCON 2025 Diary Day 5: Fed Govt. Motivates Super Eagles, Tanzania Memories, Chelle’s Calm And Eagles’ Mission In Fez appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NPFL: Olanrewaju Thumbs Up Rivers United’s Performance In Draw With Katsina United
Rivers United head coach Yemi Olanrewaju has expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance against Katsina United. The Port Harcourt club held their hosts to a 1-1 draw in a Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 18 encounter in Ilorin on Monday. Azeez Falolu gave Katsina United the lead in the 23rd minute, while Stephen Manyo [...] The post NPFL: Olanrewaju Thumbs Up Rivers United’s Performance In Draw With Katsina United appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Iwobi Talks Up Super Eagles Preparation Ahead Tanzania Clash
Alex Iwobi had said he and his Super Eagles teammates are working really hard and hopefully it will pay off when they face their Group C opponents. On Monday the Super Eagles continued their preparation ahead of their opener against Tanzania today (Tuesday). Despite the light rain the players and the coaching crew were putting [...] The post AFCON 2025: Iwobi Talks Up Super Eagles Preparation Ahead Tanzania Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Don’t Get Overweight Over Christmas –Guardiola Warns Man City Players
Man City boss Pep Guardiola has warned that any member of the squad who returns from a short festive break out of condition will not be involved at Nottingham Forest. Guardiola, who has won six league titles during his spell at the Etihad, is famously demanding, revealing his men had been weighed before their short [...] The post Don’t Get Overweight Over Christmas –Guardiola Warns Man City Players appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Boniface Set To Undergo Surgery
Victor Boniface is set to undergo surgery for a problematic knee injury, reports Completesports.com. The Nigeria international is currently on a season-long loan with Werder Bremen from Bayer Leverkusen. Boniface has not played full 90 minutes for Bremen this season due to the injury. The 25-year-old has managed 326 minutes of playing time for the [...] The post Boniface Set To Undergo Surgery appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Omam-Biyik Tips Morocco Favourites To Win AFCON 2025
Cameroon legend François Omam-Biyik believes Morocco have what it takes to lift the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Omam-Biyik made this known after the team’s impressive performance against Comoros, where the host won 2-0 on Sunday in Rabat. In a chat with Cafonline, he also pointed out that he expects excellent football at the tournament. [...] The post Omam-Biyik Tips Morocco Favourites To Win AFCON 2025 appeared first on Complete Sports.
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2025 AFCON: Super Eagles Look To Maintain Dominance Over Tanzania
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will begin their campaign at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations against Tanzania billed for the 45,000 capacity Fes Stadium on Tuesday. This would be the ninth meeting between the two teams since their first encounter 43 years ago. In the previous eight clashes, the Super Eagles are yet to taste defeat [...] The post 2025 AFCON: Super Eagles Look To Maintain Dominance Over Tanzania appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Salah Scores Winner As Egypt Overcome Zimbabwe
Mohamed Salah scored the winning goal as Egypt came from behind to defeat Zimbabwe 2-1 in Monday’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Zimbabwe took a shock lead in the 20th minute thanks to Prince Dube’s low dive shot to beat Egypt goalkeeper El Shenawy. Despite conceding a goal, the Egyptians were in total control [...] The post AFCON 2025: Salah Scores Winner As Egypt Overcome Zimbabwe appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Federal Govt Fulfills Pledge On Housing Rewards To AFCON 2023 Silver Winning Super Eagles Squad
The federal government has fulfilled it’s housing and land pledges it made to the Super Eagles squad that finished as runners-up at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. Aside the house pledge, a national honour – Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) was conferred on the players, who were members [...] The post Federal Govt Fulfills Pledge On Housing Rewards To AFCON 2023 Silver Winning Super Eagles Squad appeared first on Complete Sports.
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2025 AFCON: Fes Stadium Ready To Host Super Eagles Group Phase Matches
The 45,000 capacity Fes stadium in Morocco is ready to host the Super Eagles Group C matches of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. A quick check on the facility by Completesports.com on Monday, 22 December, ahead of the Super Eagles’ group stage opener with Tanzania shows that all is now set for fixtures to [...] The post 2025 AFCON: Fes Stadium Ready To Host Super Eagles Group Phase Matches appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: South Africa Begin Campaign With 2-1 Win Over Angola
South Africa opened their campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-1 victory over regional rivals Angola in a thrilling Group B encounter at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Monday. Bafana Bafana dominated play early on, and took the lead in the 17th minute through Oswin Appollis. The winger reacted quickest [...] The post AFCON 2025: South Africa Begin Campaign With 2-1 Win Over Angola appeared first on Complete Sports.
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CAF Launches African Nations League
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has announced the formation of the African Nations League, reports Completesports.com reports. CAF will partner with the Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, on the African Nations League. The introduction of the new competition will ensure that African teams that have qualified for the FIFA World Cup during the [...] The post CAF Launches African Nations League appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: CHAN Momentum Can Lift Tanzania — Salum
Tanzania midfielder Feisal Salum believes the team can build on their impressive African Nations Championship, CHAN, performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, reports Completesports.com. The Taifa Stars reached the quarter-finals of the CHAN in August, losing to eventual champions Morocco. The East Africans are drawn in a tough group with Nigeria, Tunisia and [...] The post AFCON 2025: CHAN Momentum Can Lift Tanzania — Salum appeared first on Complete Sports.
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TECNO Brings AFCON Festive Fever To Christmas With Rewards That Celebrate Every Wow Moment
The festive season is here, and this year comes with an added layer of excitement as Africa comes together for its premier football tournament. TECNO is joining the celebration by turning Christmas into a season that blends football passion, national pride, and rewarding experiences. As anticipation builds across the continent for the Africa Cup of [...] The post TECNO Brings AFCON Festive Fever To Christmas With Rewards That Celebrate Every Wow Moment appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles Vs Taifa Stars: AFCON 2025 Group C Clash Rekindles Historic Good Omen For Nigeria
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will launch their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign with a Group C opener against Tanzania at the Complexe Sportif de Fes, Morocco, in a fixture rich with history, symbolism and promise, Completesports.com reports. As the three-time African champions step onto the Fez Stadium turf, memories of past encounters with the [...] The post Super Eagles Vs Taifa Stars: AFCON 2025 Group C Clash Rekindles Historic Good Omen For Nigeria appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Don’t Write Off Liverpool From Premier League Title Race –Rooney
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney believes Liverpool are still within the Premier League title race. Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney was asked about who he thinks will win the title and admitted that nobody should rule out the Reds. Read Also:AFCON 2025: Tanzania Will Make Life Difficult For Super Eagles –Onazi “It looks like [...] The post Don’t Write Off Liverpool From Premier League Title Race –Rooney appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Zambia Snatch Late Draw Vs Mali
Mali and Zambia battled to a 1-1 draw in their Group A encounter at the Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca on Monday afternoon. Mali dominated play in the first half, with Zambia failing to produce a shot on target. Zambia goalkeeper Willard Mwanza produced a fine save to deny El Bilal Touré from the spot after [...] The post AFCON 2025: Zambia Snatch Late Draw Vs Mali appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: Tanzania Will Make Life Difficult For Super Eagles –Onazi
Former Nigerian international Ogenyi Onazi has warned the Super Eagles that Tanzania will make life difficult for the team in Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The three-time African champions are favourites to dominate Group C, which also includes Tunisia and Uganda. Speaking with Footy Africa, the former Lazio star advised that the [...] The post AFCON 2025: Tanzania Will Make Life Difficult For Super Eagles –Onazi appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Nigeria’s Daniel Daga Faces Indefinite Suspension Amid Sexual Assault Charge
Former Flying Eagles midfielder, Daniel Daga has been suspended indefinitely by Molde FK, after being formally charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault, as legal proceedings move toward a 2026 court hearing. Norwegian Eliteserien side, Molde FK suspends Daniel from all football-related activities following his indictment by Norwegian authorities over an alleged sexual offence. In [...] The post Nigeria’s Daniel Daga Faces Indefinite Suspension Amid Sexual Assault Charge appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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AFCON 2025: Davido Stakes N36m On Super Eagles Opener Vs Tanzania
Afrobeats star Davido has staked a bet on the Super Eagles ahead of their opening game against Tanzania in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Tuesday. The singer shared a screenshot of his betting slip on his X page on Sunday, revealing that he staked $25,000, estimated at over N36 million, on [...] The post AFCON 2025: Davido Stakes N36m On Super Eagles Opener Vs Tanzania appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Tomori: I’m Working Hard To Be Part Of England Squad For 2026 World Cup
AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori has disclosed that he’s working hard to get a place in England squad for the 2026 World Cup. In a chat with BBC Sport, Tomori emphasizes the importance of listening and learning from the seasoned players around him, recognizing that every piece of advice could play a role in his [...] The post Tomori: I’m Working Hard To Be Part Of England Squad For 2026 World Cup appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2025: No Pressure, Spirit In Camp Very High –Ndidi
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has assured Nigerians that he and his teammates are not under any pressure at this year’s AFCON in Morocco. Speaking in Monday’s pre-match presser, ahead of the Super Eagles’ Group C opener with Tanzania, Ndidi stated that everyone in the team is ready. “The spirit in camp is very high [...] The post AFCON 2025: No Pressure, Spirit In Camp Very High –Ndidi appeared first on Complete Sports.
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We’ve Put W/Cup Disappointment Behind Us, Our Focus Now Is AFCON 2025 –Chelle
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has said he and his players have put behind them the disappointment of failing to qualify for next year’s FIFA World Cup and have shifted their focus to the 2025 AFCON. The Super Eagles will begin their AFCON campaign in Group C against Tanzania in Fes on Tuesday. The [...] The post We’ve Put W/Cup Disappointment Behind Us, Our Focus Now Is AFCON 2025 –Chelle appeared first on Complete Sports.
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FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles End 2025 In 38th Position
Nigeria’s Super Eagles maintained 38th position in the final men’s ranking for 2025 released by FIFA on Monday, Completesports.com. Nigeria will also end the year as the fifth best team in Africa. The  Atlas Lions of Morocco, Terangha Lions of Senegal, Desert Foxes of Algeria, and Pharaohs of Egypt are the teams ranked higher than [...] The post FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles End 2025 In 38th Position appeared first on Complete Sports.
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SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 42: Ahmed Musa On His Growing Up, His Philanthropic Nature And The Disappointment Of Nigeria Missing The 2022 FIFA World Cup In Qatar
Born on October 14, 1992, Ahmed Musa’s football career stands as a testament to perseverance, talent, and hard work. From his early days in Jos, Nigeria to his rise as an international football icon, Musa’s journey to Europe, particularly his time with VVV-Venlo, marks a significant chapter in his life and Nigerian football history. On [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 42: Ahmed Musa On His Growing Up, His Philanthropic Nature And The Disappointment Of Nigeria Missing The 2022 FIFA World Cup In Qatar appeared first on Complete Sports.
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