The Super Eagles of Nigeria will return to action for the Unity Cup later this year, and their opponents are already announcing their squads for the competition, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nigeria are the defending champions. And this year, their challengers are Zimbabwe, India, and Jamaica. ​However, they will only get to face the Zimbabwean Warriors and […]

Michael Olise has been voted best French player playing abroad after an impressive season for Bayern Munich. Olise was rewarded ahead of prestigious competition made up of Rayan Cherki (Manchester City), Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool), Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) and William Saliba (Arsenal). After a full season in Germany, Olise quickly established himself as one of [...] The post Olise Wins Award For Best French Player Abroad appeared first on Complete Sports.

Al-Qadsiah manager Brendan Rodgers has shared a heartfelt story about his mother being a big fan of Cristiano Ronaldo, recalling a special moment from his time as a young coach at Chelsea. Rodgers’ mother was a massive admirer of football and Ronaldo was her favorite player, even when Rodgers was working for Chelsea, a rival [...] The post Rodgers: My Mother Is A Fan Of Ronaldo appeared first on Complete Sports.

Xabi Alonso is emerging as one of the leading contenders to become Chelsea’s new manager, talkSPORT reports. The Blues have held talks with the ex-Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen boss about taking charge at Stamford Bridge next season. Sources with knowledge of the process have indicated that those discussions have been relatively positive and that [...] The post Chelsea Hold Talks With Former Real Madrid Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.

Rio Ferdinand has opened up on the “hate” between him and Steven Gerrard during their time with England. The Manchester United and Liverpool stars shared the international stage for the majority of their playing careers. Ferdinand made 81 appearances for the Three Lions between 1997 and 2011, with Gerrard earning 114 caps for England between [...] The post Gerrard Didn’t Like Me And I Didn’t Really Like Him —Man United Legend Reveals appeared first on Complete Sports.

The organisers of the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championship have released official schedule for the competition. The championship which will bring together Africa’s finest track and field athletes will hold at at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium from Tuesday, 12 May to Sunday, 17 May. Men’s decathlon events will open proceedings on day one, [...] The post Organisers Release Schedule For 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships appeared first on Complete Sports.

Kano Pillars forward/General Manager, Ahmed Musa, has expressed confidence that the club will survive the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) relegation battle, Completesports.com reports. Rabiu Ali’s 45th-minute penalty was enough to hand Kano Pillars a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Warri Wolves in their 2025/2026 NPFL Matchday 37 clash at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofor [...] The post NPFL: Ahmed Musa Confident, Rallies Kano Pillars In Survival Fight appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers has expressed his displeasure and confusion regarding his exit from Rangers. The 31-year-old Nigerian striker stated he received mixed signals from the club, with his agent informing him that while they were happy with his performance, he was allowed to leave if a good offer came in. Despite the circumstances, [...] The post Dessers: I Wasn’t Excited With My Exit At Rangers appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has expressed doubt about Arsenal’s ability to win the 2026 Champions League final against PSG, suggesting the French giants are superior and the Gunners may flop. Despite acknowledging their growth, Neville, in a chat on his podcast, feels it “doesn’t quite feel like the right moment” for Arsenal to win [...] The post UCL Final: Arsenal Will Flop Against PSG –Neville appeared first on Complete Sports.

FC Barcelona are officially champions of La Liga and they did it in the most dramatic and memorable way possible. A commanding 2-0 victory over bitter rivals Real Madrid at the Camp Nou not only sealed their 29th league title but ensured they defended their crown in front of their own fans. The referee brought [...] The post “EL CLÁSICO MAGIC!” – Barcelona HUMBLE Real Madrid to Seal 29th LaLiga Title appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh says Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has dealt a major blow to the country’s football progress. Oliseh warning that the team could also miss out on the 2030 tournament if urgent improvements are not made. “Not attending back to back World Cup tournaments has [...] The post Missing 2026 World Cup Has Damaged Nigerian Football – Oliseh appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

The race for next season’s La Liga title may already have started, and at the centre of it is expected to be Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. Reports in Spain, Portugal and Turkey suggest that Jose Mourinho is edging closer to a dramatic return to Real Madrid after the club endured another frustrating campaign. […]

Warriors of Zimbabwe interim head coach Kaitano Tembo has named his 24-man squad for the 2026 Unity Cup, Completesports.com reports. Tembo included three goalkeepers, eight defenders, six midfielders, and eight attackers in the squad. Only two local-based players; goalkeeper Future Sibanda, and midfielder Mongameli Tshuma were named in the squad by the coach. Assistant captain [...] The post Unity Cup: Zimbabwe Unveil Squad For Super Eagles Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

The National Sports Commission has clarified misconceptions relating to the sports selected for the 23rd National Sports Festival — the Coal City Games — scheduled to take place from 27 November to 11 December 2026, confirming that twenty (20) sports have been chosen to feature at the Games. The NSC said the clarification has become [...] The post NSC Confirms 20 Sports For 23rd National Sports Festival — Coal City Games 2026 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh has said Nigeria is still suffering from years of poor football development and lack of investment in infrastructure. Speaking on the state of Nigerian football, Oliseh said the failure to build proper structures continues to affect the game today. “What happened in 2002 was a big thing, it affects [...] The post Sunday Oliseh: Nigeria Still Paying for Past Football Mistakes appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Regardless of which team you support in the leagues, when it comes to the World Cup, many people steer toward their favorite South American team. Why? Because they live football, yes, live, it’s part of their everyday life. Even if your favorite player is Harry Kane and you’re a die-hard Bayern Munich fan, when it […] The post Why South American Teams Are Already Climbing The World Cup 2026 Odds appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie delivered yet another headline-grabbing performance as Brighton & Hove Albion Women booked a historic place in the Women’s FA Cup final for the first time in their history. Brighton staged a stunning comeback to defeat Liverpool Women 3-2 in a pulsating semi-final clash at St Helens, overturning a two-goal [...] The post “NO WAY PAST HER!” – Nnadozie Shines as Brighton Reach First Women’s FA Cup Final appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Former Ghana head coach Otto Addo has been appointed to an elite 11-member Technical Study Group by FIFA for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, Africa Top Sports reports. Notably, Addo stands as the only African coach named in the newly-constituted panel, underlining both his individual pedigree and the growing recognition of African coaching expertise on [...] The post Ex-Black Stars Coach Addo Named In FIFA Technical Study Group For 2026 World Cup appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius and his wife, Italian presenter Diletta Leotta, have welcomed their second child, a son named Leonardo. The couple, who married in 2024, shared the joyous news on Instagram, noting it capped a big week for Karius following his team’s recent success. The birth comes just days after Karius celebrated a [...] The post Karius, Wife Welcome Second Child appeared first on Complete Sports.

LaLiga club Real Betis are interested in Nigeria midfielder Christantus Uche, Completesports.com reports. Uche will return to Getafe this summer after the completion of his loan deal with Premier League club, Crystal Palace. The 22-year-old has struggled to make impact at the Selhurst Park, making 14 league appearances, all as a substitute. The player however [...] The post Rea Betis Interested In Super Eagles Midfielder appeared first on Complete Sports.

Galatasaray vice president Abdullah Kavukcu has addressed the growing speculation surrounding the future of Victor Osimhen at the club, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian forward has once again become one of the major talking points ahead of the summer transfer window, with uncertainty over his long-term future at the Turkish champions. Before leaving Napoli in 2024, Osimhen attracted interest […]

Barcelona yesterday sealed the LaLiga title in the sweetest way possible against Clásico rivals Real Madrid as goals from Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres earned a 2-0 victory at Spotify Camp Nou. The party began early as Barça, needing just a point to clinch the championship, took the lead after nine minutes through a pinpoint [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 96: FC Barcelona La Liga Triumph appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard is probably going through a rough time after his wife, Laura Hilven, reportedly ditched his wedding ring and deleted every photo of him on Instagram. The couple married in June 2019 and share two children, born in April 2017 and January 2023. The pair, who began their relationship 13 years ago, [...] The post Trossard’s Marriage In Crisis After Wife Ditches Ring, Deletes Every Photo Of Him From Instagram appeared first on Complete Sports.

Pape Matar Sarr is emerging as one of the most coveted midfield prospects in European football this summer, with Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain all tracking the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder as the North London club faces the real possibility of Championship football next season. The 23-year-old Senegal international has produced strong individual performances […] The post Pape Matar Sarr Attracting Real Madrid and Bayern Munich Interest Amid Tottenham Relegation Threat appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle will, for the second straight year, lead Nigeria to London for the invitational Unity Cup later this month, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Mali national team boss plans to rest several first team regulars and only deploy fringe and new players for the tournament. With Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Samuel […]

Arsenal saw their march toward a historic Premier League title take a nerve-shredding twist on Sunday as a VAR decision denied West Ham a stoppage-time equaliser, sealing a gritty 1-0 win that could define the entire season. In a match filled with tension, chaos and raw emotion at the London Stadium, Arsenal held their nerve [...] The post Why VAR Denied West Ham Equalizer as Arsenal Survive Last-Gasp in EPL Title Race appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Super Eagles and Panathinaikos striker Cyriel Dessers has aired his displeasure about how he ended things with Rangers before joining the Greek side, Soccernet.ng reports. Despite putting up decent numbers, his relationship with the Rangers fans blew hot and cold. The Belgium-born-Nigerian had a way of making simple things look hard and hard things look […]

Umar Sadiq can’t hide his excitement after helping Valencia record an important victory over Athletic Bilbao at the San Mames on Sunday, Comppletesports.com reports. Carlos Corberán’s side defeated their hosts 1-0 to move five points clear of the relegation zone. Sadiq came off the bench to score the decisive goal in the 72nd minute. Sadiq [...] The post Match-Winner Sadiq Talks Up Valencia’s Huge Victory Over Athletic Bilbao appeared first on Complete Sports.

It has been a scintillating week for Nigeria’s Super Falcons stars across Europe and beyond but none shone brighter than Asisat Oshoala, who delivered a ruthless, headline-grabbing performance to power Al Hilal Women into the Saudi Women’s Cup final. The six-time African Women’s Player of the Year was simply unstoppable on Thursday night, scoring a [...] The post “OSHOOOOOOALA ON FIRE!” – Asisat Oshoala HITS HAT-TRICK TO DRAG Al Hilal Women INTO CUP FINAL! appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Most FC 26 players obsess over squad ratings and meta picks but completely ignore the one choice that determines how much every SBC actually costs them on the platform. According to FUTBIN data, a card like Yannick Carrasco’s TOTS Honourable Mentions SBC is estimated at 61,500 coins on PlayStation and Xbox, but jumps to 80,700 [...] The post FC 26 Console vs PC SBC Costs: Why Platform Choice Changes Everything appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s Flamingos have arrived Ikenne to continue preparations for their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Guinea, Completesports.com reports. Akeem Busari’s side started preparations for the game in Abuja last month. The Flamingos played five friendly matches in Abuja, recording four wins and one draw. Read Also:‘We Are Going To Wembley’ — Nnadozie [...] The post U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos Land In Ikenne For Guinea Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Real Betis are preparing a move for Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche as the Spanish club look to rescue one of Nigeria’s brightest young talents from a difficult spell in England, Soccernet.ng reports. Reports in Spain via Fichajes say Betis are willing to offer around €15 million (close to ₦24 billion) to sign the 22-year-old […]

Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev by split decision at UFC 328 on Sunday, at the Prudential Center in Newark, to regain the middleweight title for the second time in his career. Strickland took two scorecards 48-47, while Chimaev won the third 48-47. The result ended Chimaev’s unbeaten 15-0 run and marks the first defeat of [...] The post Sean Strickland defeats Khamzat Chimaev, Hands him First Career Loss at UFC 328 appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

FIFA has confirmed a significant increase in the Club Benefits Programme for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the total amount rising from $209 million to $355 million. The programme is designed to compensate clubs that release players for national team duties during the World Cup cycle. According to FIFA, the money will be distributed [...] The post FIFA 2026 World Cup: NPFL Clubs will Profit from $355m Largesse Despite Super Eagles Heartbreak appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has revealed the toughest defenders he has faced in the course of his career, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old striker has enjoyed a successful career across several top European leagues, playing in Belgium, Germany, France, Italy and now Turkey and he has faced a number of elite defenders along the way. Osimhen played a key role in helping Napoli […]

Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has reflected on his team’s hard-earned away victory over Wikki Tourists. The Port Harcourt club defeated their hosts 3-2 in a thrilling Nigeria Premier Football League League, NPFL, matchday 37 encounter at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi on Sunday. The win placed Rivers United in a strong position [...] The post NPFL: Finidi Thumbs Up Rivers United’s Away Win Against Wikki Tourists appeared first on Complete Sports.