Chelsea have been dealt a major early-season blow with striker Liam Delap sidelined until December after sustaining a hamstring injury in the 2-0 victory over Fulham before the international break. The 22-year-old was forced off just 14 minutes into the clash at Stamford Bridge, with manager Enzo Maresca confirming that his recovery timeline is expected to last between 10 and 12 weeks. Although the England Under-21 international has avoided surgery,…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Super Eagles will face Venezuela in an international friendly on Friday, November 14, at the Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas. The clash provides José Peseiro’s men with a valuable opportunity to test themselves against South American opposition as they continue preparations for the final rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The fixture comes at a crucial moment for…

Ange Postecoglou has brushed aside talk of needing to silence critics as he begins his tenure as Nottingham Forest’s new manager, declaring that his track record speaks for itself. The 60-year-old Australian, unveiled at the City Ground on Thursday, returns to management just three months after his dismissal from Tottenham Hotspur. Despite guiding Spurs to their first major trophy in 17 years — the Europa League title in May —…

Former Premier League referee David Coote has pleaded not guilty to a charge of making an indecent image of a child, following a police investigation earlier this year. The 43-year-old, who was dismissed by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) in December 2023, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Thursday. Court Appearance Coote, of Woodhill Road in Collingham, Nottinghamshire, spoke briefly during the 18-minute hearing to confirm his name,…

Jamie Vardy is ready for a new chapter in his remarkable footballing journey, insisting that “age is just a number” as he begins life in Italy with Serie A newcomers Cremonese. The 38-year-old striker ended a glittering 13-year spell at Leicester City this summer, departing the King Power Stadium as one of the club’s all-time greats. Over 500 appearances, he netted 200 goals, including 24 in the unforgettable 2015-16 season…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers have not been short of drama, and the latest controversy surrounds Nigeria’s talismanic striker Victor Osimhen. Former Ghanaian captain Asamoah Gyan has sensationally claimed that Osimhen faked the injury which forced him off during Nigeria’s 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Uyo last week. Osimhen, who joined Turkish giants Galatasaray this summer in a record deal, appeared to sustain a knock midway through the first…

Cape Verde are on the cusp of history after defeating Cameroon 1-0 in Praia on Tuesday, moving within touching distance of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time. Dalion Livramento’s brilliant solo strike sealed a famous victory against the five-time African champions and left the Atlantic island nation, with a population of under 600,000, needing just one more win from their remaining two fixtures to secure a…

The Super Eagles’ hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada suffered another devastating blow on Tuesday night after being held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa in Bloemfontein. It was a match billed as a must-win for Nigeria, but instead the team left the Toyota Stadium with only one point, further complicating their qualification path. The Match South Africa struck first…

The Super Eagles were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by South Africa in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. Nigeria, who came into the tie seeking maximum points to boost their qualification hopes, had to settle for a share of the spoils after a tense and hard-fought battle with the Bafana Bafana. Completesports.com’s Adeboye Amosu assesses the performances of the…

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA, has called on President Bola Tinubu to raise the Sugary Drinks Tax, saying the current rate of N10 per litre is too small. The group warned that the current rate is too small to save lives, just as they commended the federal government for its plan to channel revenues from alcohol, tobacco, and soft drinks into health financing. The warning followed a…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Galatasaray have confirmed that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has sustained moderate ankle ligament damage while on international duty with the Super Eagles. The 26-year-old forward was forced off in the first half of Nigeria’s 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday after a heavy challenge. He was replaced by Cyriel Dessers and has since been ruled out of the Super Eagles’ next crucial…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Nottingham Forest have named Ange Postecoglou as their new head coach following the dismissal of Nuno Espírito Santo. The Australian manager has signed a contract running until June 2027, with all legal formalities now complete. He has already reported to Forest’s training ground to begin work. Espírito Santo, who earned a contract extension earlier this summer after guiding Forest to Europa League qualification, admitted in August that…