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 […]

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been the subject of significant discussion in the build-up to Galatasaray's Super Lig game against Genclerbirligi this weekend, Soccernet.ng reports. However, another Super Eagles star, Henry Onyekuru, has also dominated the headlines in Turkey ahead of the fixture. The former Galatasaray man joined Genclerbirligi on a free transfer last […]

A new chapter has opened in one of football’s most controversial cases, as a fresh trial into the death of Argentine legend, Diego Maradona officially gets underway in Argentina. Nearly a year after the initial proceedings collapsed in scandal, seven members of Maradona’s medical team now stand trial for negligent homicide. This new development in [...] The post “JUSTICE FOR MARADONA!” –  Retrial Begins as Doctors Face Jail Spell appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Imran Musa has sealed a move to Swedish club Hammarby IF, Completesports.com reports. Musa linked up with HIF from Nigeria’s Beyond Limits FA. Beyond Limits FA announced the player’s departure through a statement on their X account. “All formalities have been agreed in principle for the transfer of our winger, Imran Musa to Hammarby . [...] The post Nigerian Winger Moves To Swedish Club Hammarby appeared first on Complete Sports.

Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has placed Victor Osimhen in elite company, boldly comparing the Nigerian's influence to that of Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane, Soccernet.ng reports. Buruk's appreciation of Osimhen's impact comes even as the Turkish champions push for more silverware this season. Osimhen has been one of Galatasaray’s standout performers during the 2025/26 campaign, […]

The UEFA Champions League semi-finals will kick off on the 28th of April, but will feature six players, most of whom could have represented the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. Six players of Nigerian descent remain in the hunt for club football’s biggest prize. Yet only one of them, Ademola Lookman, represents the Super […]

The World Athletics has denied Nigerian sprint star Favour Ofili approval to switch allegiance to Türkiye, reports Completesports.com. The decision followed a review of her application alongside ten others submitted by the Türkiye Athletics Federation, all linked to a government-backed recruitment drive ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. World Athletics ruled that the [...] The post World Athletics Rejects Ofili’s Request To Switch Allegiance To Türkiye appeared first on Complete Sports.

Sporting Lagos, and Akwa United are gearing up for a decisive final-day clash in the Nigeria National League (NNL) Conference B, with promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, on the line. Only one single point separated both teams on the Conference B table. Sporting Lagos top the standings with 33 points, while second-placed [...] The post NNL: Sporting Lagos, Akwa United Face Crucial Day In Promotion Race appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigerian teenager Imran Musa has completed a move to Swedish top-flight club Hammarby in what is an important step in his young career, Soccernet.ng reports. The 18-year-old winger joins the Stockholm-based side after impressing at Beyond Limits FA, one of Nigeria’s fast-rising academies. The deal was confirmed on Wednesday, with Beyond Limits announcing that all […]

American Cola has stepped into championing women’s basketball in Nigeria with the debut of the women’s edition of its Courtside 2026 tournament, held at the Ilupeju Basketball Court in Lagos. After five weeks of intense competition and standout performances, Team MC Spencer emerged as champions, closing out a tournament that brought together 8 communities from [...] The post AMERICAN COLA COURTSIDE 2026 DEBUTS WOMEN’S EDITION AS TEAM MC SPENCER EMERGES CHAMPION appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Former Nigerian international Mikel Obi has criticized Barcelona for blaming the referee for their ouster in the Champions League. Following Barcelona’s 3-2 aggregate exit from the Champions League to Atletico Madrid, some Barca players and officials accused the referee of poor officiating. Speaking with Mundo Deportivo, the former Chelsea star stated that Barca’s zero killer [...] The post Mikel: Don’t Blame Referee For Barca’s Ouster From Champions League appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Golden Eaglets coach, John Obuh has identified poor preparation and systemic interference as key factors behind the Nigeria’s recent slump at U17 level. Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2026 U-17 AFCON, that will also serves as qualifier for the World Cup. Obuh noted that assembling top coaches alone will not solve the problem. [...] The post Coach Blames Interference for Nigeria’s U-17 AFCON Qualification Failure appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

A decade ago, watching a football match meant… well, watching it. Perhaps sending a message to someone you know. Or yelling at the television during a game. Right now? That person watches real-time scores pop up, makes wagers, flips through key moments, argues online – all happening together. What used to be called the extra [...] The post The Second Screen Revolution: Sports, Betting, And The Rise Of Direct Casino Access appeared first on Complete Sports.

Trabzonspor striker Paul Onuachu is expected to be back in training on Thursday (today) after his minor injury setback, Completesports.com reports. The Nigeria international was sidelined for Fatih Tekke’s side 1-1 draw against Alanyaspor last weekend. The disappointing result dealt a blow to Trabzonspor’s title hopes, leaving the Black Sea Storm four points adrift of [...] The post Onuachu Resumes Training After Injury Setback appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi has weighed in on Barcelona’s Champions League elimination at the hands of Atletico Madrid, insisting the Spanish champions have nobody to blame but themselves, Soccernet.ng reports. Barcelona were knocked out of the competition on Tuesday night despite winning 2-1 on the night. However, their 2-0 defeat in the first leg last week meant the tie ended […]

Eric Chelle has outlined how upcoming fixtures will play a key role in reshaping and assessing the national team setup as preparations continue for future competitions. Speaking on the invitational tournament in the off-season, Chelle explained that the tournament will serve as a platform to evaluate new players and widen the pool of options available [...] The post No Home based Players for Poland, Portugal Friendlies – Chelle appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Blackburn Rovers manager Michael O’Neill has disclosed that the club will assess Super Eagles defender Ryan Alebiosu’s injury after he was substituted in the team’s 3-0 loss against Southampton on Tuesday. Recall that the Nigerian international was substituted in the second half for Japanese defender Ryoya Morishita after he got injured in a collision. In [...] The post Blackburn Manager Gives Injury Update On Alebiosu appeared first on Complete Sports.

Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes has explained why the club allowed Victor Boniface to leave on loan last summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Rolfes insists the decision was made to help the Super Eagles striker regain full fitness and sharpness after a difficult spell with injuries. The club chief made it clear that Boniface's quality has […]

Alvaro Arbeloa has blamed centre referee Slavko Vincic for Real Madrid’s defeat to Bayern Munich and eventual ouster from this season’s UEFA Champions League. Real Madrid were knocked out of the 2025-26 Champions League in controversial circumstances on Wednesday. Bayern Munich won 4-3 on the night to ensure a 6-4 aggregate success, but that came [...] The post The Referee Ruined The Game —Arbeloa Blames ‘Poor Officiating’ For Madrid UCL Exit appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has opened up on how he came close to making history with Real Madrid, only for injury to deny him the chance, Soccernet.ng reports. Adepoju, who played for the club’s reserve side, Castilla, in the early 1990s, said he was on the verge of breaking into the senior team […]

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has returned to full training with Galatasaray,Completesports.com reports. Osimhen sustained an arm injury during Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League clash at Liverpool last month. The Nigeria international thereafter underwent surgery. The 27-year-old was pictured in training with his teammates on Wednesday although the affected arm still carried a heavy bandage. Read [...] The post Osimhen Back In Full Training Ahead Galatasaray Vs Gençlerbirliği appeared first on Complete Sports.

Gabriel Martinelli said he and his Arsenal teammates cannot wait to face Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League semi-final. The Gunners book their last four place after holding Sporting Lisbon to a 0-0 draw but go through on a 1-0 aggregate scoreline. The win against Sporting means they will now take on Atletico Madrid, [...] The post UCL: We Can’t Wait To Play Against Atletico —Martinelli appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles defender Ryan Alebiosu has suffered an injury and is at risk of missing Blackburn Rovers' Championship fixture against Coventry on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Alebiosu has been a standout performer for Rovers since his transfer from Belgian club Kortrijk last summer. He has featured in 36 games this season, contributing one goal and four […]

With six weeks of the Premier League season remaining, the race for the 2025-26 Golden Boot has narrowed into a straight contest between two men separated by a single goal. Manchester City’s Erling Haaland leads on 22 goals, while Brentford’s Igor Thiago sits just behind on 21, and the form lines between them have shifted […] The post Erling Haaland and Igor Thiago’s Golden Boot Battle Turns Into a Season-Defining Subplot appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Former Celtic forward Frank McAvennie has described Super Eagles star Kelechi Iheanacho as a top striker. The Nigerian international has scored four goals in 17 appearances in all competitions since joining Celtic during the last summer transfer window on a one-year contract. Iheanacho has struggled to make a consistent impact at Celtic during the 2025/2026 [...] The post He’s A Top Striker –McAvennie Hails Iheanacho appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman will battle Arsenal in the semifinal of the UEFA Champions League with his Atletico Madrid side, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Lookman was the hero for Atletico Madrid as they sealed their progression to the Champions League semifinals at the expense of Barcelona on Tuesday. ​The Super Eagles star scored Los Rojiblancos' only […]

Ademola Lookman delivered a decisive performance as Atlético Madrid secured a dramatic victory over FC Barcelona to book a place in the UCL semi-finals for the first time in nine years. Barcelona started brightly and took the lead as early as the 4th minute through Lamine Yamal. A sloppy passage of play from Atlético in [...] The post Lookman Fires Atlético Madrid into Champions League Semi-Finals appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-finals after edging Sporting Lisbon in a nervous second leg goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon that clinched a 1-0 aggregate victory on Wednesday. The result means Arsenal have reached the Champions semi-finals in two consecutive seasons for the first time in their history. The Gunners were well below their best [...] The post UCL: Arsenal Edge Sporting Lisbon To Reach Historic Semi-final As Bayern Overcome Madrid In Seven-Goal Thriller appeared first on Complete Sports.

Atletico Madrid veteran Antoine Griezmann says his mistake cost his team the second goal against Barca in the Champions League. Recall that Barca defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1 at the Metropolitano on Tuesday, but it was the host that qualified 3-2 on aggregate after winning the first leg 2-0 at Camp Nou. Speaking after the game, [...] The post UCL: Blame Me For Barca’s Second Goal Vs Atletico Madrid –Griezmann appeared first on Complete Sports.

Flying Eagles winger Bidemi Amole has joined Swedish club Brommapojkarna on loan with an option to buy. According to Brommapojkarna, the deal was completed before the end of the transfer window, but Amole have been waiting for a work permit. The 18-year-old expressed his delight after completing the move. “What attracted me to BP was [...] The post Done Deal: Flying Eagles Winger Joins Swedish Club Brommapojkarna appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire will miss Saturday’s Premier League trip to Chelsea after receiving an additional one-match ban following his red card at Bournemouth last month, BBC Sport reports. The England defender, 33, was sent off and conceded a penalty in the 78th minute of the 2-2 draw at Vitality Stadium for pulling down [...] The post Man United Star To Miss Trip To Chelsea appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal FC head into the most decisive stretch of their season under mounting pressure, rising injuries, and a title race slipping into danger. However, Arsenal have surprisingly found the one man could hold the key to keeping their dreams alive. With a crunch UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash against Sporting CP on Wednesday and a [...] The post NO FEAR?? Arsenal Injury Crisis Forces Arteta to Rely on Nigerian-Born Star appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Nigerian winger Dauda Johnson Agwom has signed a new three-year contract with Serbian club FK Novi Pazar. The 19-year-old will now remain with the club until June 2029. Agwom was promoted to the main team after impressing in the youth set up. Read Also:UCL: Lookman Declares Atletico Madrid Ready For Any Opponent The versatile winger [...] The post Nigerian Winger Signs New Three-Year Contract With Serbian Club FK Novi Pazar appeared first on Complete Sports.

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Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk says he’s yet to overcome the Reds’ loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. Recall that the Paris club defeated Liverpool 2-0 in the second leg quarterfinal of the competition at Anfield on Tuesday, winning the encounter on a 4-0 aggregate after winning the first leg with the same [...] The post UCL: I’m Not Feeling 100% After Loss Vs PSG –Van Dijk appeared first on Complete Sports.