Former Super Eagles forward Victor Ikpeba has cautioned Nigeria’s CHAN Eagles not to underestimate the determination of Ghana’s Black Galaxies ahead of their crucial playoff return leg in Uyo on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. The stakes are high, with the overall winner set to qualify for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), scheduled to take place […]

La Liga clubs Getafe and Valencia are set to compete for the signing of Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar during the January transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. Sadiq has struggled to adapt to life at Real Sociedad since he joined the club from Almeria in 2022. The Nigerian forward was great during his time at Almeria, […]

Technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Augustine Eguavoen wants quick action to be taken on the appointment of a foreign coach for the Super Eagles. Eguavoen guided the Super Eagles to 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification in November. The NFF are still keen to appoint an expatriate to take charge of the [...] The post Eguavoen Demands Quick Action On Super Eagles Foreign Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.

Liverpool legend Ian Rush has urged Mohamed Salah to pen an extension deal with the club. Rush knows what it means to be a top class goalscorer for the Anfield club, having led Liverpool to domestic and European titles. In a chat with Liverpool Echo, Rush advised Salah to stay put with the club and [...] The post Stay At Anfield –Rush Advises Salah appeared first on Complete Sports.

With Arsenal looking to build and gain momentum after their emphatic win over Crystal Palace, Mikel Arteta faced questions from the journos ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League clash against Ipswich Town. As expected, the Arsenal boss was asked about the availability of his star player, Bukayo Saka. It’s not looking good. He’s going to be […] The post Takeaways from Mikel Arteta’s pre-Ipswich Press Conference appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Joao Pereira, who replaced Ruben Amorim at Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon have been sacked after just eight games in charge. Sporting Lisbon confirmed Pereira’s sacking on their X handle on Thursday. “A Lion forever. “Thank you Joao Pereira.” Pereira was promoted from his role as Sporting Lisbon’s B team boss when Amorim left to take [...] The post Sporting Lisbon Sack Amorim’s Replacement After Just Eight Matches appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Atalanta striker, Ademola Lookman has credited his switch from representing England to playing for the Super Eagles in 2022 as the key to his recent success,… The post How Switching to Nigeria Transformed My Career – Ademola Lookman appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Victor Wembanyama, Christmas Day debut at Madison Square Garden was nothing short of spectacular. Victor The 7-foot-4 phenom, who has already taken the NBA by storm, dazzled the crowd with… The post Basketball: Wembanyama Drops 42 Points in Huge Spurs Loss to Knicks appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City are at risk of not qualifying for next season’s UEFA Champions League due to their current poor form. City are in seventh place on 27 points, 12 points behind leaders Liverpool in the league table. The league champions have managed just one win in their last 12 games, losing [...] The post Man City At Risk Of Not Qualifying For Champions League –Guardiola appeared first on Complete Sports.

Atalanta manager Gian Piero has labelled Ademola Lookman one of the best players in the world. Lookman has been exceptional for La Dea this season, scoring regularly in Serie A and Europe. The 27-year-old has netted 12 times and registered five assists in 19 appearances across all competitions for La Dea in the current campaign. [...] The post ‘He Is A Top Player’ — Atalanta Boss Lavishes Praise On Lookman appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ashley Cole has given his verdict on who was his toughest opponent between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi having faced them in theor prime. Ronaldo was one of the best dribblers the Premier League has ever seen, regularly making full-backs dread matchday as he left them dizzy. In his first spell at the club from [...] The post Cole Names His Toughest Opponent Between Messi, Ronaldo appeared first on Complete Sports.

Turkish giants Besiktas have expressed their interest in Southampton’s Nigerian striker, Paul Onuachu. Onuachu joined Southampton from KRC Genk at the start of 2023 after he scoring 85 goals and provided 10 assists in 134 games for the Belgian side. Things, unfortunately, have not gone according to plan for Onuachu at struggling Southampton However. In [...] The post Besiktas Interested In Super Eagles Striker appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ola Aina has named Arsenal star winger Bukayo Saka as the best player in the Premier League. Aina, who is a regular for high-flying Nottingham Forest, was quizzed during a guest appearance on the football podcast Filthy Fellas. The 28-year-old didn’t hesitate when stating who he thinks is the most consistent footballer in the top [...] The post Aina Names Premier League Best Player appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester City’s struggling stars were forced to sleep at the club’s training ground overnight ahead of their 12.30pm Boxing Day showdown with Everton. According to Daily Mail, Pep Guardiola revealed that his charges will be dragged away from their family homes and insisted he hopes they embrace the measure with open arms. City have lost [...] The post Man City Players Forced To Sleep At Training Ground Overnight Ahead Everton Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Premier League referee, David Coote has confirmed he will not appeal his recent dismissal after a scandal involving drug use and offensive comments. The 42-year-old official was sacked by the… The post NO APPEAL: PL Referee David Coote Accepts Dismissal After Cocaine Scandal appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has disclosed that Marcus Rashford may leave the club in January. Recall that the England international hasn’t made the matchday squad for the past three games. Speaking with the club’s website, Neville said that Rashford may leave same way Jadom Sancho left for Chelsea. “There are good examples as [...] The post Rashford May Leave Man United –Neville appeared first on Complete Sports.

Undisputed heavyweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk has predicted that Anthony Joshua could defeat Tyson Fury on points if the two British heavyweights ever face off in the ring. The Ukrainian champion,… The post Boxing: Usyk Backs Anthony Joshua to Beat Fury on Points appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Former Galatasaray coach Hamza Hamzaoğlu insisted that the Turkish Super Lig champions cannot afford to buy Victor Osimhen. Osimhen joined the Yellow and Reds on loan from Napoli in September. Okan Buruk’s side are reportedly determined to sign the Nigeria international on a permanent transfer at the end of the season. Read Also:CHAN 2024Q: Home [...] The post Galatasaray Can’t Sign Osimhen On Permanent Transfer — Hamzaoğlu appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former international, Victor Ikpeba has said it is important for the home-based Super Eagles to secure a place at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The Home Eagles are battling to secure a place in the biennial competition after missing out two years ago in Algeria. They are in a good position to secure a [...] The post CHAN 2024Q: Home Eagles Must Not Lose To Ghana — Ikpeba appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna says he’s optimistic his team can stun Arsenal in Friday’s Premier League clash. In a chat with the club’s website, McKenna stated that Ipswich must show strong mentality against the Gunners. “I think we need to show the right mentality, first of all, in the game,” he said. “I think it’s [...] The post McKenna: Ipswich Can Stun Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports.

Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has appealed to Mohamed Salah to extend his deal with the club. Recall that the Egyptian international will be out of contract in June 2025. However, Gakpo in a chat with the club’s website, appealed to Salah not to leave the club.   Read Also: CHAN 2024Q: 5 Major Talking Points [...] The post Don’t Leave Liverpool –Gakpo Begs Salah appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles and Southampton striker, Paul Onuachu, could be on the move in the coming transfer window after Besiktas enquired about the lanky striker, Soccernet.ng reports. The 30-year-old forward joined the Saints from KRC Genk at the start of 2023 after he scored 85 goals and provided 10 assists in 134 games for the Belgian […]

Atalanta coach Gian Pero Gasperini has praised Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman following his impressive form at the club, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman has been a revelation since he joined Atalanta two years ago. Recall that Leipzig sold the 27-year-old forward to Atalanta for just €9.35 as he was deemed as surplus to requirements. Now, his […]

Italy great Gigi Buffon believes Juventus coach, Thiago Motta needs time to succeed at the club. Recall that Motta has had an inconsistent start to his time in charge of Juve. However, Buffon in a chat with La Stampa, said that it’s unfair to compare coach Thiago Motta with predecessor Max Allegri.   Read Also: [...] The post Buffon: Motta Needs Time To Succeed At Juventus appeared first on Complete Sports.

Mali coach Soumaila Coulibaly has liken Barcelona new signing Ibrahim Diarra as a replica of Rivaldo. Recall that the 18-year-old has joined Barca from the Africa Foot Academy. Speaking with Sport, Coulibaly state that Diarra is the greatest talent in Mali right now.   Read Also: Chelsea vs Fulham: Iwobi Declares War On Maresca’s Men [...] The post Diarra Is A Replica Of Rivaldo –Coulibaly appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest versatile defender, Olaoluwa Temitayo Aina, has revealed what Arsenal must do to win the English Premier League title at the end of the season, Soccernet.ng reports. Mikel Arteta’s side have ended up in second place for two consecutive English Premier League seasons, losing top spot to Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. […]

Emirates FA Cup record Champions, Arsenal, have rekindled their interest in Super Eagles and Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman after Bukayo Saka picked up a hamstring injury, Soccernet.ng reports. The Gunners have been second-best to Manchester City in the previous two English Premier League campaigns. With Liverpool currently leading the charge this term, Mikel Arteta’s side […]

Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, has credited his career success to his decision to snub England and commit to Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. Before switching allegiance to play for the Super Eagles in 2022, Lookman had represented England at youth level, including winning the U-20 World Cup in 2017. However, his early career in England, with […]

Alex Iwobi is expecting a difficult test in the London derby clash with Fulham, reports Completesports.com. The Whites will be up against Enzo Maresca’s men at the Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day. Marco Silva’s men head into game in buoyant mood following their impressive run of form. Fulham are unbeaten in the Premier League this [...] The post Chelsea vs Fulham: Iwobi Declares War On Maresca’s Men appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ajax Amsterdam forward Chuba Akpom is reportedly open to a move to France’s Ligue 1, as he seeks more regular first-team football, Soccernet.ng reports. Despite a career that has seen him play in multiple countries and leagues, Akpom’s current situation in the Netherlands has left him contemplating his future. Akpom’s career began with promise at […]

Arsenal’s England-born Nigerian striker Nathan Butler-Oyedeji is attracting interest from from Swiss club FC Zurich. Sources informed Football Insider that FC Zurich have enquired over Butler-Oyedeji’s availability in the January transfer window as they look to bolster their attacking options. Arsenal are keen to tie Butler-Oyedeji down to a new contract but talks have stalled. [...] The post FC Zurich Interested In Arsenal’s Nigerian Striker appeared first on Complete Sports.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Moshood Abiola Stadium (MKO Stadium) in Abuja, alongside plans to improve several other key sports facilities in the country, Soccernet.ng reports. The approval is part of the 2025 budget of the National Sports Commission (NSC), which aims to enhance the sports infrastructure of Nigeria. Soccernet.ng spoke […]

The home-based Super Eagles held the Black Galaxies of Ghana to a goalless draw in the first leg of their 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying tie at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday night. The result leaves Nigeria in a promising position ahead of the second leg, as they aim to secure qualification for [...] The post CHAN 2024Q: 5 Major Talking Points From Home Eagles vs Ghana In Accra appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea winger, Mykhailo Mudryk has been urged to “disconnect” from the ongoing turmoil surrounding his failed drug test, with his manager Enzo Maresca suggesting the 23-year-old step away as he… The post Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk Faces Failed Drug Test Investigation appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, currently on a season-long loan with Turkish Süper Lig giants Galatasaray, is not in discussions with Manchester United over a potential move to the English Premier League, Soccernet.ng reports. Earlier reports linked the Nigerian forward to a Premier League move, with Manchester United and Chelsea reportedly competing for his signature. […]

Nigerian and Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has embraced the spirit of Christmas with a heartfelt gesture on Christmas Eve, Soccernet.ng reports. Dele-Bashiru visited the Pediatrics department of the Policlinico Umberto I in Rome, where he distributed gifts to young patients, brightening their holiday season. Lazio shared photos and videos of the visit on social media, […]