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UK Member Of Parliament Calls For Man City To Be Relegated Over 115 Charges
A member of UK parliament and lifelong Arsenal supporter Jeremy Corbyn has demanded that Manchester City be relegated from the Premier League following reports that the club has been found guilty on the majority of the 115 financial charges brought against it. City were last week reported to have been found guilty of 114 of [...] The post UK Member Of Parliament Calls For Man City To Be Relegated Over 115 Charges appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2027Q: Usor Credits Simon For Spectacular Goal Against Madagascar
Moses Usor has revealed that advice from fellow Super Eagles winger Moses Simon inspired him to take the risk that produced his spectacular winning goal in Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Madagascar in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The LASK of Austria winger came off the bench and delivered the decisive moment in a [...] The post AFCON 2027Q: Usor Credits Simon For Spectacular Goal Against Madagascar appeared first on Complete Sports.
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SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 144: Manchester City Financial Rule Charges
Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty on almost all of the charges relating to breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations. The sanctions have not been decided, with all possibilities remaining on the table, and City are expected to appeal. City have been found guilty on all but one of the 115 charges, according [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 144: Manchester City Financial Rule Charges appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Euromatch NPFL: Empty Stadium Hurt League Growth –Peter Obi Reacts To Ikorodu City Win Over Rangers
Presidential candidate of the New Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi has raised concerns over the state of Nigerian domestic football, lamenting the sparse crowds at league matches and warning that the country is squandering its immense youth potential. Obi made the remarks while attending a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday Six fixture at the [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Empty Stadium Hurt League Growth –Peter Obi Reacts To Ikorodu City Win Over Rangers appeared first on Complete Sports.
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2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup: Flamingos’ Adegbuyi, Opara Win MVP, Best Goalkeeper Awards
Nigeria’s Flamingos’ duo Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and Onyinyechi Opara were named Most Valuable Player and best goalkeeper respectively, at the just concluded 2026 WAFU B U17 Girls Cup in Côte d’Ivoire. The Flamingos rounded off the tournament with a dominant 4-0 win against Togo to be crowned champions on Sunday. At the end of the tournament [...] The post 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup: Flamingos’ Adegbuyi, Opara Win MVP, Best Goalkeeper Awards appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Euromatch NPFL: Abia Warriors Punish Insurance For Poor First-Half Display — Boboye
Bendel Insurance head coach Kennedy Boboye admitted that his side were punished for their poor first-half performance in their 3-0 defeat to Abia Warriors on Sunday. Chukwuemeka Obioma scored twice for the hosts, while Etta Ikoi added the other goal. Boboye Laments Poor First-Half Performance Boboye, who has previously managed Sunshine Stars, Heartland, Akwa United [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Abia Warriors Punish Insurance For Poor First-Half Display — Boboye appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles new player call-ups: Has Moses Usor done enough to start against Guinea-Bissau?
Nigeria's Super Eagles are set to take on the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday, September 29, and LASK attacker Moses Usor has given coach Eric Chelle a selection headache ahead of the fixture, Soccernet.ng reports. The LASK forward came off the bench against Madagascar and needed just four minutes to score the winning goal in […]
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Super Eagles: Beto & 3 Guinea-Bissau players who can hurt Nigeria
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea-Bissau in their second 2027 AFCON qualifier tomorrow, with several Djurtus players capable of causing problems for Eric Chelle’s men, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria will enter the contest with confidence after recovering from a goal down to beat Madagascar 2-1 in Uyo, but Guinea-Bissau also made an impressive start […]
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LAFC Dismisses Head Coach Marc Dos Santos With Six Regular Season Games Remaining
LAFC have parted ways with first-year head coach Marc Dos Santos following a dramatic slump in form that has left the club sixth in the Western Conference standings. The decision was announced on Sunday, less than 24 hours after a 1-0 defeat to FC Dallas further deepened the club’s growing injury to playoff confidence. LAFC […] The post LAFC Dismisses Head Coach Marc Dos Santos With Six Regular Season Games Remaining appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Guinea-Bissau vs Super Eagles: Preview, team news, predictions as Djurtus eye win against Nigeria
The Super Eagles will face Guinea-Bissau in their second 2027 AFCON qualifying fixture on Tuesday, with Eric Chelle’s side looking to make it two wins from two and take control of Group L, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria opened their qualifying campaign with a 2-1 comeback victory over Madagascar in Uyo on Friday, while Guinea-Bissau also claimed […]
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Super Eagles news: Jorge Jesus makes big Haaland-Osimhen comparison
​Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has compared Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen with Manchester City star Erling Braut Haaland, Soccernet.ng reports. ​On Sunday, the Portuguese Seleção locked horns with Norway in their second UEFA Nations League fixture at the Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo. ​Norway’s talisman was, naturally, Haaland. The 26-year-old Manchester City marksman boasts an incredible […]
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Super Eagles: Chukwueze in €84m battle with Azeez, Tella, Usor & Yohanna
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze could be set for the biggest battle of his international career since he made his Nigeria debut eight years ago, Soccernet.ng reports. Since his promotion from the Golden Eaglets to the Super Eagles in 2018, Chukwueze has made 60 appearances for Nigeria, scoring seven goals. In that time, the AC […]
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Chelsea Miss Out On Manu Kone Transfer As Roma Sporting Director Denies Official Bid Was Ever Made
Chelsea’s pursuit of AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone has ended in disappointment, with the French international remaining in the Italian capital despite reported interest from the London club. Roma sporting director D’Amico moved swiftly to dismiss the speculation, delivering a blunt assessment of the situation that undermined claims of a serious transfer approach. D’Amico stated […] The post Chelsea Miss Out On Manu Kone Transfer As Roma Sporting Director Denies Official Bid Was Ever Made appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Super Eagles land in Guinea-Bissau as Chelle aims to avoid repeat of 2023 disaster
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have landed in Guinea-Bissau ahead of their clash against the Djurtus on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Last Friday, Eric Chelle’s men grabbed the maximum three points from their opening game of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series after coming from a goal down to defeat Madagascar 2-1 at the Godswill Akpabio […]
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Super Eagles news: Ilenikhena reveals Chelle conversation that changed his Nigeria decision
Super Eagles striker George Ilenikhena’s path to the Nigeria national team began with a conversation in French, Soccernet.ng reports. Eric Chelle personally convinced the Al-Ittihad striker to choose Nigeria after years spent developing inside the French football system. A source with knowledge of the situation told Soccernet that Chelle was the man who persuaded Ilenikhena […]
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Super Eagles news: Osayi, Ex-Nigeria U17 World Cup winner switches allegiance to Uganda
The Super Eagles have lost two potential players, as former Golden Eaglets goalkeeper Akpan Udoh and former Enugu Rangers shot-stopper Kingdom Osayi have decided to switch allegiance to Uganda, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Udoh, who is 27 years old, was part of Nigeria's Under-17 World Cup squad in 2015 — the same set that produced Victor Osimhen […]
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10 Super Eagles stars hit new market values: Chukwueze shines, Osimhen tops
Several Super Eagles stars and emerging internationals have been rewarded by a Transfermarkt update after the opening weeks of the 2026/27 season, Soccernet.ng reports. Some have climbed because opportunity has met performance. Others have paid the price for injuries, reduced minutes or difficult starts, while a fresh generation has pushed into Eric Chelle’s thinking ahead […]
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Super Eagles news: 2 players of Nigerian descent score in AFCON qualifiers for Malawi & South Africa
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations has started, and several African countries, including Nigeria's Super Eagles, have begun striving for a ticket, Soccernet.ng reports. Three-time champions Nigeria started their journey on Friday with a win over Madagascar. Although the performance was not shiny, it is clear that the team can still improve. Other nations have […]
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Alejandro Garnacho Has No Exit Clause In Reported Chelsea And Aston Villa Transfer Agreement
Alejandro Garnacho does not have an exit clause included in the deal reportedly being structured between Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Manchester United. The absence of such a clause would significantly limit the Argentine winger’s options should he wish to move on from his next club in future. Exit clauses are commonly used in modern transfers […] The post Alejandro Garnacho Has No Exit Clause In Reported Chelsea And Aston Villa Transfer Agreement appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Super Eagles news: Moses Usor names Nigerian star he wants to emulate
Super Eagles newboy Moses Usor has revealed his ambitions and explained the kind of career he wants to build with the Nigerian national team, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old LASK forward enjoyed a dream debut for the Super Eagles during their 2-1 win over Madagascar last Friday, coming off the bench to score the winning goal with […]
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Alexia Putellas Opens WSL Account As London City Lionesses Beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0
Barcelona legend and two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas marked a significant personal milestone by scoring her first WSL goal for London City Lionesses. The Spanish midfielder has been one of the most decorated players in world football, and her arrival in the Women’s Super League generated enormous excitement among fans. Putellas’s goal helped London […] The post Alexia Putellas Opens WSL Account As London City Lionesses Beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Watch: Manchester United host massive prayer conference led by Nigerian pastor
Popular Nigerian pastor Jerry Eze held a prayer conference at Manchester United's stadium, Old Trafford, on Saturday in what was a groundbreaking achievement, Soccernet.ng reports. Jerry Eze is one of the popular pastors in Nigeria, and he has built a huge following through the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD), which has grown into […]
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Super Eagles news: Moses Usor beats Nigeria record held by former Sevilla star
Super Eagles striker Moses Usor has written his name into Nigerian football record books with his stunning winning goal against Madagascar on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. Usor enjoyed a rare kind of Super Eagles debut and, in so doing, joined Akor Adams in an exclusive club before taking one of its records away from the former […]
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Super Eagles news: Chelle perfects tactics ahead of Guinea-Bissau touchdown
Nigeria's Super Eagles are fresh off a 2-1 win over Madagascar in their opening game of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, but they still have one more adversary to conquer before their friendly encounter against Russia at the start of October, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles had to come back from a goal down […]
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Two Super Eagles stars make top 10 players of AFCON 2027 qualifying Matchday 1
Two Super Eagles stars stole the headlines as the opening round of the Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 qualifiers produced a feast of drama, Soccernet.ng reports. Across 24 teams in action, the first matches delivered comebacks, decisive goals and performances that immediately gave the qualification race some colour. Zimbabwe produced the round's most extraordinary […]
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Super Eagles news: Coach Eric Chelle issues verdict after beating Madagascar – “Osimhen was here”
Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle has delivered his verdict on his team following their shaky 2-1 win over Madagascar in their opening game of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The three-time African champions were favourites to claim all three points from the encounter, but they were pegged back after 16 minutes […]
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Super Eagles news: Simon reveals secret to Super Eagles longevity after Madagascar win
Moses Simon reached a major milestone during the Super Eagles’ 2-1 win over Madagascar in Friday’s 2027 AFCON qualifying clash at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Soccernet.ng reports. The Paris FC winger became the fifth Nigerian player to reach 100 appearances for the Super Eagles after coming on just after the half-hour mark […]
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Thomas Tuchel Sends Blunt Warning To Cole Palmer Over Repeated England Absences
Palmer’s latest withdrawal from England duty has again frustrated manager Thomas Tuchel, who wants to see the Chelsea playmaker in camp consistently. The 23-year-old had started the season in impressive form, scoring four goals in seven appearances for Chelsea before a recurring muscular issue derailed his momentum. That injury forced Palmer to withdraw from England’s […] The post Thomas Tuchel Sends Blunt Warning To Cole Palmer Over Repeated England Absences appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Arsenal’s 2027/28 Third Kit Set To Feature Black Base With Gold Detailing
Arsenal are set to complete the picture of their 2027/28 kit lineup after reports emerged that their third shirt will return to a black colour scheme. Footy Headlines reports that the black third kit is being designed with a lifestyle wear angle in mind, targeting use outside of traditional football contexts. The accent colours paired […] The post Arsenal’s 2027/28 Third Kit Set To Feature Black Base With Gold Detailing appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Super Eagles: Hits and flops from 2-1 win over Madagascar
Nigeria's Super Eagles began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-1 comeback victory over Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. Eric Chelle's side had to recover from an early setback after Madagascar took the lead, but two goals from debutants George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor […]
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Super Eagles news: Ex-Barcelona star stunned by Moses Usor’s debut goal for Nigeria
Moses Usor's Super Eagles debut went from promising cameo to unforgettable night in the space of a few explosive seconds on Friday against Madagascar, Soccernet.ng reports. This comes as the LASK winger produced the decisive moment in Nigeria's 2-1 comeback victory over the Barea at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. Nigeria had been forced […]
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Super Falcons news: Veteran defender retires from international football after 5 WAFCON titles
Super Falcons defender Osinachi Ohale has announced her retirement from international football after 16 years with Nigeria, bringing an end to a decorated career that included five WAFCON titles, Soccernet.ng reports. The 34-year-old announced in an emotional message on Instagram on Friday, reflecting on her journey from a young player dreaming of representing Nigeria to […]
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5 Super Eagles takeaways from Nigeria’s comeback win over Madagascar
New Super Eagles forward George Ilenikhena could hardly have scripted a more dramatic introduction to Nigerian football, Soccernet.ng reports. The 20-year-old Al-Ittihad striker climbed off the international starting blocks with a goal on debut as Nigeria recovered from an early setback to beat Madagascar 2-1 in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at […]
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Super Eagles 2-1 Madagascar: Nigeria begin AFCON QF with three points in Uyo
The Super Eagles of Nigeria made a winning start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, coming from behind to lead Madagascar 2-1 in Uyo, Soccernet.ng reports. It was a day for the debutants in the Green and White jersey. Nigeria fell behind in the first half after Clément Couturier put Madagascar ahead […]
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Super Eagles team news vs Madagascar: Ilenikhena, Akor in, Simon out of starting XI
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named a strong lineup for today’s crucial Afcon 2027 qualirirs against amadagsacar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Soccernet.ng reports. The clash marks Nigeria’s first game of the qualifiers in Group L, with another game against Guinea-Bissau set to hold next week as they target maximum […]
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Super Eagles live: Nigeria vs Madagascar – AFCON 2027 qualifier updates from Uyo
The Super Eagles of Nigeria begin their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign against Madagascar today as Éric Chelle’s side target a winning start in Group L, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria welcome the Barea to the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, with kick-off scheduled for 5 pm Nigerian time. Follow Nigeria vs Madagascar live Soccernet.ng brings you […]
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