Nigeria will get their Unity Cup campaign under way on May 26, against Zimbabwe, and ahead of the offseason competition, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named a 27-man squad. The tournament will conclude on Saturday, May 30, with both the final and third place playoff matches scheduled for the same day. As defending [...] The post JumboBet: Super Eagles Odds On Favorite for Unity Cup… New Invitees Okonkwo, Azeez Headline Title Defence appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique said Arsenal fully deserve their Premier League title and is ready to face up to the ‘best team in the world without the ball’ when they meet in the Champions League final. The London club saw their 22-year wait for the title finally end on Tuesday night when rivals [...] The post Arsenal Deserve To Win Premier League Title —PSG Coach Enrique appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle announced his 27-man squad for the 2026 Unity Cup on Wednesday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The tournament, which kicks off on May 26, will feature four teams: Jamaica, India, Zimbabwe, and hosts Nigeria. As the defending champions, the Super Eagles will be looking to retain their title in London later this month. […]

Claressa Shields has been officially banned from all Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) events following a heated backstage altercation with fellow world champion Alycia Baumgardner in California. The incident reportedly took place during MVP’s crossover MMA event headlined by Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, where both fighters were in attendance in a VIP area. According to [...] The post Claressa Shields Banned for Assault on Opponent appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Bayern Munich President Herbert Hainer has disclosed that Michael Olise will not leave the club this summer, despite intense interest from top European clubs. Hainer, in a chat with Bild, stated that Olise is a face of the new FC Bayern and has a contract until 2029. Despite reported interest from Liverpool, Manchester City, and [...] The post Olise Is Going Nowhere –Bayern Munich President appeared first on Complete Sports.

Davidson Owumi, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has exclusively told Completesports.com that the organisers of the domestic top flight will dispatch two trophies to Port Harcourt and Lagos — the two centres likely to produce the champions of the 2025/2026 season. In Port Harcourt, Rivers United, who are second [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: NPFL 2025/26 — Rangers, Rivers United Set For Final-Day Title Decider As Trophies Head To Lagos, PH appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Nigerian international Dimeji Lawal has praised Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle’s list of invited players for the Unity Cup and international friendlies against Portugal and Poland, respectively. Recall that on Wednesday, Chelle unveiled two distinct squads for the upcoming Unity Cup tournament and high-profile international friendly matches against Poland and Portugal. Nigeria will [...] The post Lawal Thumbs Up Chelle’s Eagles List For Unity Cup; Portugal, Poland Friendlies appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has hit back at critics following Arsenal’s 2026 Premier League title win, their first in 22 years. Celebrating at London Colney after Manchester City’s draw with Bournemouth, Saka hailed the end of a long period of mockery, stating the team’s success is shining bright. “Light that up,” Saka said in footage [...] The post Nobody Will Laugh At Arsenal Anymore –Saka Replies Critics appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ladan Bosso, Chairman of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association, has confirmed his interest in the vacant Head Coach position of Nigeria’s U-23 men’s team, Completesports.com reports. The 58-year-old previously managed Nigeria’s U-20 men’s team, guiding them to the quarter-finals of the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Canada. Bosso Enters Race With Siasia, Amokachi Former [...] The post Bosso Confirms Interest In Nigeria U-23 Eagles Coaching Job appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named his squad for the upcoming games later this month and in June, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria will defend their Unity Cup title in a four-nation tournament set to begin on May 26, before facing Poland and Portugal in two friendly matches in June, as they continue preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers […]

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has said the race to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be highly competitive, stressing that teams’ performances away from home could ultimately determine who earns a spot at the tournament. Troost-Ekong spoke after the tournament draw held in Cairo on Tuesday afternoon, where he played [...] The post Troost-Ekong Highlights Importance Of Away Performances In AFCON 2027 Qualifiers appeared first on Complete Sports.

The red half of North London is celebrating once again as Arsenal have finally reclaimed the Premier League title after an agonizing 22-year wait. For generations of supporters, this triumph represents more than silverware, it is the rebirth of one of England’s greatest football institutions. The last time Arsenal lifted the league trophy was during [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 100: Arsenal Premier League Triumph appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Thai betting market has matured a lot in the past five years. International operators compete more aggressively than ever for Thai customers, and that competition shows up most clearly in the promotional offers stacked at the front door of every major sportsbook. For bettors who pay attention, the right combination of welcome bonuses, reload [...] The post Best Bookmaker Promotions For Thai Bettors In 2026 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles Squad for Unity Cup ​Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has called up a 27-man squad for the upcoming Unity Cup. The roster features 11 new faces, including seven homegrown talents from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), alongside European-based stars. ​Crucially, veteran internationals like Wilfred Ndidi, Francis Uzoho, and Moses Simon have […]

For four straight years, Arsenal kept getting close enough to touch the Premier League trophy. And every single time, it slipped away. For years, they were football’s punchline. Every spring, the jokes returned. “Arsenal have collapsed again.” – “Same old bottlers.” – “Soft when it matters.” Now, after 22 years of ridicule, heartbreak and failed [...] The post How Arsenal Finally Ended 22 Years of Premier League Pain appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has unveiled his squad for the Unity Cup, as well as the high profile international friendlies against Poland, and Portugal. Chelle selected team captain Wilfred Ndidi, goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, defenders Bruno Onyemaeachi and Igoh Ogbu, forwards Moses Simon, Akor Adams and Terem Moffi, and 20 other players for the [...] The post Chelle Unveils Super Eagles Squad For Unity Cup; Poland, Portugal Friendlies appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Nigeria U-17 and U-20 head coach John Obuh has shared his thoughts on the Super Eagles’ chances of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. The 2027 AFCON will take place in the summer of 2027 and will be the first edition to be hosted by three countries, with Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania set to jointly host the competition. Nigeria […]

Football betting has changed dramatically over the past decade. What was once driven mainly by intuition, fan loyalty, and basic statistics is now increasingly powered by advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and artificial intelligence. Modern bettors are no longer relying only on league tables or recent scores. Instead, they are using massive datasets, expected goals models, […] The post How Data and Analysis Are Influencing Modern Football Betting Decisions appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has opened up on one of the lowest moments in his football career, detailing the horrendous incident that landed him in a coma, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old suffered a nasty collision with the crossbar in Forest's 2-2 draw against Leicester City last season, in the Foxes' fight […]

Nigerian footballers are making a huge impact across Europe’s top five leagues in the 2025/26 season—but who are the most dangerous attackers based on real data? In this exclusive analysis, we break down performance metrics like goals, shots, expected goals (xG), dribbling, and chance creation to reveal the true attacking threats among Nigerian stars. From [...] The post Most Dangerous Nigerian Attackers In Europe 2025/26 | Orban, Lookman, Iwobi Data Breakdown appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal will be crowned English Premier League Champions in their final league match against Crystal Palace on Monday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Gunners had help from Bournemouth, who held Manchester City to a 1-1 draw at Vitality Stadium to prevent the title decider from going to Matchday 38. French teenager Junior Kroupi scored his 13th league […]

After 8,060 painful days of waiting, heartbreak, ridicule and near-misses, Arsenal are finally champions of England again. The long wait is over. Twenty-two years after Arsène Wenger’s legendary “Invincibles” conquered English football, Mikel Arteta has dragged Arsenal back to the summit of the Premier League. Not with flair alone, but with resilience, steel, tactical discipline [...] The post “FROM BOTTLERS TO CHAMPIONS!” – Arsenal End 22-Year Premier League Curse appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Sky Bet Championship club Wrexham have congratulated Arthur Okonkwo on his maiden invitation to the Super Eagles for the Unity Cup, Completesports.com reports. Although the Nigeria Football Federation ,NFF, is yet to release the official squad list, Wrexham were quick to celebrate the news, confirming Okonkwo’s maiden invitation to the Super Eagles. The 24-year-old previously [...] The post Unity Cup: Wrexham Celebrate Okonkwo’s First-Ever Super Eagles Call-Up appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal were crowned English Premier League champions on Tuesday night for the first time in more than 20 years, Soccernet.ng reports. The North London club secured the title after Manchester City failed to defeat Bournemouth, settling for a 1-1 draw that left them four points behind heading into the final day of the season. As a result, […]

Chuks Akuneto, Nigeria-born Manchester City U-17s Head Coach, has exclusively told Completesports.com that only victories in their 2027 AFCON qualifying matches can guarantee the Super Eagles a place at the tournament despite being drawn in what he described as a “good group”. Three-time champions Nigeria were drawn in Group L alongside Madagascar, Tanzania and Guinea-Bissau [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: Super Eagles Must Win Games To Secure 2027 AFCON Ticket Despite ‘Good Group’ — Akuneto appeared first on Complete Sports.

Fresh concerns over athlete welfare in Nigeria resurfaced this week following renewed discussions surrounding sprinter Favour Ashe and the possibility of more Nigerian athletes seeking opportunities abroad. The conversations gained momentum after Nigeria’s performance at the 2026 World Athletics Relays in Botswana, where the country’s mixed relay team delivered a record-breaking outing. Despite the achievement, [...] The post Favour Ashe Sparks Fresh Concerns Over Loyalty, Welfare of Athletes appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Arsenal are officially the 2025/26 Premier League champions after ending a painful 22-year wait for the English title, Soccernet.ng reports. The Gunners sealed the crown on Tuesday night after former champions Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth, leaving Mikel Arteta’s men with an unreachable four-point lead before the final round of […]

Arsenal legend Nwankwo Kanu has hailed the club’s recent Premier League title success as “very well deserved,” praising the team’s consistency and style. The former Nigerian striker, a key figure in the 2002 and 2004 invincibles era, expressed his joy at seeing the Gunners return to the summit of English football. Reacting via his official [...] The post Very Well Deserved — Kanu Celebrates Arsenal’s Premier League Title Triumph appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea are set to launch a legal complaint over Manchester City’s pursuit of former head coach Enzo Maresca, unless the Manchester club cough up some compensation, The Sun reports. Allegations were made against Maresca that he had spoken with City while still at Stamford Bridge, which left Chelsea officials furious. Now, with Maresca primed to [...] The post Chelsea To Launch Legal Complaint Over Man City’s Interest In Maresca appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal’s Max Dowman has made Premier League history again, this time as the youngest player to win the title, aged just 16, premierleague.com reports. Dowman will be 16 years and 144 days old on the final day of the campaign, so he comfortably dethrones the previous record-holder, Man City’s Phil Foden. He will receive one [...] The post Dowman Makes History After Arsenal Win Premier League Title appeared first on Complete Sports.

For the first time since the days of Arsène Wenger’s famous “Invincibles”, Arsenal are champions of England again,” Soccernet.ng reports. The North London club sealed the 2025/26 Premier League title on Tuesday night after a dramatic chain of events that finally ended a painful 22-year wait for the crown they last won in the 2003/04 […]

DR Congo have officially unveiled their 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with head coach Sébastien Desabre choosing to remain loyal to the core of players who secured qualification for the campaign. The Leopards are preparing for their first World Cup appearance since 1974 and their first ever under the name DR Congo. [...] The post Desabre Surprises with Squad for Historic 2026 FIFA World Cup Appearance appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Manchester United are leading the race to sign Italy international Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United this summer, according to multiple reports from Italian and English outlets, with INEOS prepared to table a substantial offer for the midfielder ahead of the new season. The 26-year-old has established himself as one of the Premier League’s standout central […] The post Man United Push Ahead With Sandro Tonali Bid as Newcastle Set £75m Price Tag appeared first on Gooner Daily.

South Africa has officially entered the race to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, and alongside Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe submitted a joint bid to stage the tournament. The announcement was confirmed by Botswana FA president, Tariq Babitseng, in Harare shortly after he was elected president of the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations [...] The post Southern Africa Submits Joint Bid to Host 2028 AFCON appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Andoni Iraola has said Arsenal finally have what they deserve after being crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years. Following three consecutive second-placed finishes under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal will finish top of the pile this season having sealed the title with a game to spare. Victory over Burnley on Monday night [...] The post I’m Very Happy For Them —Bournemouth Coach Reacts To Arsenal’s EPL Title Win appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former England striker Michael Owen has backed Arsenal to upset Paris Saint-Germain in the 2026 UEFA Champions League final, completing a remarkable double after winning the Premier League. Owen noted that while PSG has a stronger squad on paper, Arsenal’s physicality and defensive strength will be too much for the French champions. Owen in a [...] The post Owen: Arsenal Can Shock PSG In Champions League Final appeared first on Complete Sports.