Super Eagles defender Ola Aina was absent from the matchday squad on Saturday afternoon as Nottingham Forest produced a clinical counter-attacking display to defeat Manchester City 3–1 at the City Ground. Aina, who has made six Premier League appearances and picked up three yellow cards so far this season, wasContinue Reading

Nigeria’s Super Eagles face another injury concern after Semi Ajayi was forced off with a knock in Hull City’s 1-0 defeat at Arsenal in Saturday’s Premier League. Ajayi, who was in Hull’s starting lineup and was one of the reason Arsenal could not break down Hull’s backline, went down holdingContinue Reading

Two new books celebrate the extraordinary, hilarious and sometimes bewildering things people in Nigerian football have said over the years If Nigerian football has taught its followers anything, it is that the entertainment does not always end when the referee blows the final whistle. Sometimes, the most memorable action happensContinue Reading

Can one coach successfully manage two national teams when their crucial fixtures clash? The NFF’s decision to hand Eric Chelle responsibility for both the Super Eagles and Olympic Eagles has come under scrutiny following the scheduling clash between Nigeria’s AFCON and Olympic qualifying fixtures. In this edition of Complete Sports,Continue Reading

Galatasaray have confirmed that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has undergone successful surgery following a knee injury sustained during their UEFA Champions League clash against Bundesliga side Stuttgart at the RAMS Park on Tuesday night. The 27-year-old underwent the procedure at Maslak Acıbadem Hospital, with Galatasaray club doctor, Yener İnce, leadingContinue Reading

Nigeria international Samuel Chukwueze has successfully undergone surgery to repair a ruptured tendon in his left hip, AC Milan have confirmed. The Serie A club announced on Wednesday that the operation took place in London and was performed by Professor Ernest Schilders, with Dr Stefano Mazzoni in attendance. “AC MilanContinue Reading

The Super Eagles enter this November international break in slightly nervous territory. Following September’s shocking stumble against Guinea-Bissau in Group L, Nigeria cannot afford another misstep in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Eric Chelle’s side must deliver maximum points to confirm their qualification for AFCON. This month,Continue Reading

The Confederation of African Football, CAF,has announced the nominees for the 2026 Men’s Player of the Year award, with Nigerian internationals Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman notably missing from the 10-man shortlist. The omission of both players comes despite their impressive contributions to Nigeria’s campaign at the 2025 Africa CupContinue Reading

Tanzania’s Taifa Stars are expected to arrive in Uyo on Sunday as preparations intensify for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying encounter against Nigeria’s Super Eagles. According to The Citizen, the early arrival will give head coach Miguel Gamondi sufficient time to prepare his team ahead of the crucialContinue Reading

Tanzania head coach Miguel Gamondi has named a 24-man squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The squad features a strong representation of players from the Tanzania Premier League, with domestic clubs providing the bulk of the selections. League champions Yanga FC andContinue Reading