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Chelsea legend Eden Hazard has said Eberechi Eze is a better dribbler than Mohammed Kudus.

Both Eze and Kudus have made strong starts to their careers at their new clubs since making their switches across the capital to North London.

Read More:https://www.completesports.com/eze-a-better-dribbler-than-mohammed-kudus-chelsea-legend/

Burkina Faso Star defender Steeve Yago has questioned Nigeria’s Super Eagles qualification to Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs.

Burkina Faso thought their 3–1 win over Ethiopia had sealed a playoff spot until the final table showed the Super Eagles edging them out on superior goals.

Read More:https://www.completesports.com/2026-wcq-burkina-faso-star-questions-super-eagles-playoffs-qualification/

Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has sent a warning to the Super Eagles that he’s motivated to help his country qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Read More:https://www.completesports.com/im-motivated-to-help-gabon-qualify-for-2026-world-cup-aubameyang-sends-warning-to-super-eagles/

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has labelled Victor Osimhen best striker in the world after the Galatasaray star inspired the team to victory over Benin Republic in Uyo on Tuesday.

Nigeria won the 2026 FIFA World Cup World qualifying matchday 10 encounter 4-0.

Read More:https://www.completesports.com/2026-wcq-osimhen-best-striker-in-the-world-we-are-ready-playoffs-chelle/

Former Nigerian international Taye Taiwo has expressed disappointment with the Super Eagles struggling to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

He made this known ahead of today’s Group C crucial showdown clash between Nigeria and Benin at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo.

Read More:https://www.completesports.com/taiwo-its-a-shame-super-eagles-are-struggling-to-qualify-for-2026-world-cup/

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has said Bafana Bafana of South Africa missing next year’s FIFA World Cup would be unfortunate after all their hardwork.

South Africa were on the brink of making a first World Cup appearance since 2010 after leading Group C at some stage following their impressive performance.

Read More:https://www.completesports.com/2026-wcq-its-unfortunate-bafana-could-miss-out-after-all-their-hard-work-ex-super-eagles-star/

Zimbabwe Football Association (ZFA) has said the senior men’s national team, The Warriors, are ready to do their country proud against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana.

The Warriors will take on Bafana Bafana in their penultimate Group C, 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in South Africa today (Friday).

Read More:https://www.completesports.com/warriors-are-ready-to-make-our-nation-proud-against-south-africa-zimbabwe-fa/

Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray have reopened talks over January transfer move for Super Eagles and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/galatasaray-reopen-talks-over-move-for-super-eagles-star-ahead-january-transfer/

A new format has arrived, and the Champions League now unfolds as one panoramic league phase instead of tight little groups. The story reads across a single table, eight fixtures per club, and a clearer sense of progress. For viewers this means fewer dead ends, more variety in opponents, and a cleaner path from autumn narratives to spring knockout drama.

Read More:https://www.completesports.com/champions-league-new-format-explained-rules-schedule-what-to-expect/

Congo DR striker Cedric Bakambu says he’s confident the team can overtake Senegal in the final rounds of matches of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Read More:https://www.completesports.com/2026-wcq-congo-dr-capable-of-overtaking-senegal-bakambu/

Zaidu Sanusi and Jerome Adams Akor are expected to arrive Super Eagles’ Polokwane camp on Wednesday (today), reports Comopletesports.com.

Sanusi and Akor will be part of Super Eagles’ evening training session.

Read More:https://www.completesports.com/2026-wcq-20-players-set-for-super-eagles-second-training/

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have arrived Santiago, Chile, venue of their FIFA U-20 World Cup round of 16 clash with Argentina on Wednesday.

Read More: https://www.completesports.com/454614-2-flying-eagles/

South Africa’s Bafana Bafana have suffered a major setback after key player Relebohile Mofokeng was ruled out of Friday’s Group C 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier with Zimbabwe due to injury.

Read More: https://www.completesports.com/2026-wcq-bafana-bafana-suffer-injury-blow-ahead-zimbabwe-clash/

Nigeria’s Flamingos will face New Zealand, and Paraguay in friendlies ahead of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, reports Completesports.com.

Read More: https://www.completesports.com/flamingos-to-face-paraguay-new-zealand-in-friendlies/#google_vignette

Liverpool legend Michael Owen has raised doubts about England’s 2026 World Cup prospects under Three Lions manager Thomas Tuchel amid age concerns and climate worries.

Read More: https://www.completesports.com/owen-im-not-confident-england-can-win-2026-world-cup/

Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has expressed confidence that Morocco will successfully host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations despite the recent ongoing anti-government protests across the country.

Read More:https://www.completesports.com/2025-afcon-will-hold-in-morocco-despite-protests-caf-assures/

Fluminense defender Thiago Silva has announced his readiness to play for Brazil if he’s called upon by the senior national team coach Carlo Ancelotti.

Silva, who turned 41 in September, has not played for the Selecao since 2022.

Read More:https://www.completesports.com/2026-wc-im-available-to-play-for-brazil-silva/

Inter Milan defender Manuel Akanji has opened up on his Nigerian heritage, reports Completesports.com.

Akanji was in Wiesendangen Switzerland to a Swiss mother, and a Nigerian father

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/proud-of-being-nigerian-akanji-speaks-on-tattoo-tribute-to-super-eagles/

Monterrey defender Sergio Ramos has been fined by the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol for criticizing referee Luis Fernando Santander.

Ramos was hit with a financial penalty for his controversial remarks against the referee following Monterrey’s 1-0 win over Santos Laguna.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/liga-mx-ramos-fined-for-criticizing-referee/

Chelsea winger Pedro Neto has disclosed that the Blues showed strong mental toughness to overcome Benfica in Tuesday’s Champions League.

This win marked Chelsea’s first clean sheet since August 30, when they faced Fulham. Pedro Neto played a significant role in the match and highlighted the importance of this defensive achievement.

Read More:https://www.completesports.com/ucl-chelsea-showed-strong-mental-toughness-vs-benfica-neto/

Norway U-20 head coach Bjorn Johansen has reacted to his side’s victory over the Flying Eagles of Nigeria, reports Completesports.com.

Johansen’s side defeated the seven-time African champions 1-0 at the Estadio Fiscal in Talca on Monday night.

Read Moer:https://www.completesports.com/johansen-pleased-with-win-over-very-tough-opponent-flying-eagles/

Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid are paying close attention to Chelsea’s star midfield pair of Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo.

Real were fully aware of both players prior to them moving to Stamford Bridge in their record-breaking £100m moves in 2023 from Benfica and Brighton respectively.

Read More: https://www.completesports.com/real-madrid-keeping-close-tabs-on-chelseas-star-duo/

FIFA on Thursday unveiled three official mascots for the 2026 World Cup.

“Maple” the Moose from Canada, “Zayu” the Jaguar from Mexico and “Clutch” the Bald Eagle from the United States, will represent the first edition of the tournament to be jointly hosted by three nations.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/fifa-unveils-mascots-for-2026-world-cup/

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that taking Bukayo Saka off against Port Vale was a planned substitution and not a fresh injury worry for the winger.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/arteta-explains-saka-early-substitution-in-carabao-cup-win-vs-port-vale/

Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Vitor Pereira has expressed satisfaction with Tolu Arokodare’s performance in the club’s win over Everton.

The Old God defeated Everton 2-0 in their Carabao Cup third round tie at the Molineux on Tuesday night.

Read More:https://www.completesports.com/wolves-boss-thumbs-up-arokodares-display-vs-everton/

Former England and Manchester City defender Danny Mills reflects on African greats Emmanuel Adebayor and Nwankwo Kanu in this Complete Sports exclusive.

Read More:https://www.completesports.com/danny-mills-on-adebayor-kanu-power-vs-genius-in-the-premier-league-complete-sports-exclusive/

Falconets striker Goodness Osigwe has joined Swedish club Djurgården on a permanent transfer, reports Completesports.com.

Osigwe moved to Djurgården from former Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, champions, Edo Queens.

Read More:https://www.completesports.com/done-deal-falconets-striker-joins-swedish-club-djurgarden/

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has congratulated Ousmane Dembele on his 2025 Ballon d’Or triumph, after the French winger edged out Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal to claim the prestigious award.

The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner celebrated his former Barcelona teammate on social media, leaving a message under Dembele’s Instagram post showing the 28-year-old lifting the Golden Ball on Monday night.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/messi-reacts-to-dembele-winning-ballon-dor-award/

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has congratulated Ousmane Dembele on his 2025 Ballon d’Or triumph, after the French winger edged out Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal to claim the prestigious award.

The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner celebrated his former Barcelona teammate on social media, leaving a message under Dembele’s Instagram post showing the 28-year-old lifting the Golden Ball on Monday night.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/messi-reacts-to-dembele-winning-ballon-dor-award/

Pep Guardiola has explained why his team had to go defensive against Arsenal which ended 1-1 in Sunday’s Premier League tie.

After Erling Haaland gave City an early first half lead, Guardiola reverted to a back five in the second half in an effort to secure all three points and as a result his team set a record lowest share of possession during his tenure with only 32.8 per cent.

Read More:https://www.completesports.com/guardiola-explains-reason-for-defensive-approach-vs-arsenal/

Bayern Munich forward Nicolas Jackson has disclosed that he has no plan to return to Chelsea at the end of the season.

The striker joined Bayern on a season loan on the final day of the window, only for Chelsea to then attempt to bring him back following Liam Delap’s injury.

Read More:https://www.completesports.com/agent-jackson-has-no-plan-to-return-to-chelsea/

Nigeria’s Super Eagles dropped again in the FIFA World ranking as they moved one step down from 44th to 45th.

The latest ranking was released by FIFA on their official website today (Thursday).

Read More:https://www.completesports.com/super-eagles-drop-again-in-fifa-world-ranking/