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• Match Preview; Portugal Vs Nigeria

  05-06-2026 18:21 via completesports.com
  
  The Super Eagles of Nigeria battled to an entertaining 2-2 draw against Poland in a thrilling international friendly, showcasing moments of quality, resilience, and areas that still need improvement ahead of their next big test against Portugal. Related: AFCON’27 Qualifiers: Can Super Eagles Dominate And Secure Early Ticket To Kenya, Uganda And Tanzania? In this [...]
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• Osimhen’s N119b deal will be difficult to sustain – Former Gala Chief

  07-06-2026 01:33 via thesun.ng
  
  Former Galatasaray vice-president Abdurrahim Albayrak has admitted that replicating the club’s record-breaking move for Victor Osimhen will be a difficult task, despite the Turkish giants’ continued ambition to compete at the highest level in Europe.
  After inspiring Galatasaray to a domestic double during the 2024-25 season, the Lions completed the biggest transfer in Turkish football history by signing the former African Footballer of the Year on a permanent deal in July 2025.
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• Oshoala joins call for release of kidnapped children

  07-06-2026 01:33 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigeria’s Super Falcons claimed a 2-1 victory over the Teranga Lionesses of Senegal in a friendly encounter on Friday, and veteran striker Asisat Oshoala used the opportunity to send an important message to the Nigerian federal government, Soccernet.ng reports.
  Reigning African champions Nigeria took to the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne for a preparatory game ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
  As favorites entering the match, Nigeria showed their quality early on. Veter
  
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• Andreeva wins French Open as Chwalinska fairytale ends

  07-06-2026 01:31 via thesun.ng
  
  Teenager Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam title as Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska was denied a fairytale French Open victory.
  Andreeva, 19, fulfilled the potential she has long shown with a 6-3 6-2 victory over an opponent who was a 500-1 outsider before the tournament.
  Russian eighth seed Andreeva is the youngest woman to win the Roland Garros title since Monica Seles in 1992.
  After securing victory in one hour and 22 minutes, Andreeva fell to the court in elation before quickly runnin
  
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• Ifako Ijaiye, Igando Ikotun Kicks Off 3rd FFF U-17 Unity Cup Tourney

  07-06-2026 01:22 via thesun.ng
  
  The stage is now set for the commencement of the 3rd edition of the Fans For Fun (FFF) Under 17 Unity Cup football Tourney among Local Governments and Local Councils Development Areas in Lagos State.
  All the nine participating Local Government teams have been divided into two groups.
  In Group A with venue at the New Maracana Stadium, Ajegunle are Ajeromi Ifelodun, Yaba, Amuwo Odofin, Surulere and Ifelodun.
  In Group B with venue at Inspire Pitch, Oshodi are Igando Ikotun, Onigbongbo, Ifako Ijaiye
  
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• Amusan wins gold, sets Meet record in New Taipei

  07-06-2026 01:21 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian sprint hurdling sensation Tobi Amusan produced a dominant performance to claim gold in the women’s 100 metres hurdles at the New Taipei Athletics Open on Saturday, BSNSports.com.ng reports.
  Amusan, the Nigerian national record holder, stormed to victory in a meet-record time of 12.72 seconds, despite running into a slight headwind of -0.3 m/s.
  The 28-year-old powered clear of the field, underlining her status as one of the world’s top hurdlers.
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• Wrestling Championship: Purity hails Nigeria’s first medal, eyes 2028 Olympics success

  07-06-2026 01:19 via thesun.ng
  
  Coach of the Nigerian women’s wrestling team, Akuh Purity, has expressed delight following Nigeria’s first medal at the ongoing World Wrestling Series Tournament in Mongolia, describing the achievement as evidence of the country’s ability to compete among the world’s best, BSNSports.com.ng reports.
  Reacting to the feat, Purity said the medal serves as a strong statement that Nigerian wrestlers can challenge elite athletes from top wrestling nations on the global stage.
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• Arsenal approach PSG defender Mbemba

  07-06-2026 01:11 via thesun.ng
  
  Arsenal have made an approach to sign Paris St-Germain defender Emmanuel Mbemba on a free transfer this summer.
  The 18-year-old youth-team player has been offered a new contract by PSG but is open to a move to a leading Premier League club, with training compensation expected to be just over £150,000 after his contract expires at the end of June.
  English champions Arsenal have made early contact and outlined what they could offer, making reference to William Saliba’s progression when
  
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• Portugal, Belgium prepare for World Cup with wins

  06-06-2026 23:21 via vanguardngr.com
  Portugal and Belgium both won in front of their home fans on Saturday ahead of their latest attempts at World Cup breakthroughs.Portugal beat Chile, who are not going to the World Cup, 2–1 in Oeiras, near Lisbon.Belgium cruised to a 5-0 victory over fellow World Cup qualifiers Tunisia in Brussels.Although the games were notionally friendlies, there were red cards in both.Portugal started Cristiano Ronaldo.The star had a strike ruled offside just before half-time before he went off amid a
  
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• Friendly: Ronaldo, Fernandes Help Portugal Extend Unbeaten Run After 2-1 Win Against Chile

  06-06-2026 22:46 via completesports.com
  
  Portugal stepped up their World Cup preparations with a narrow 2-1 win over Chile in a feisty friendly at Estadio Nacional. The result means Portugal are unbeaten in their last four matches – recording three wins and a draw. Rafael Leao and Chile’s Ivan Roman were both sent off before the break, but second-half strikes [...]
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• Friendly: Ogbu Ruled Out Of Portugal Clash With Injury

  06-06-2026 22:38 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria defender Igoh Ogbu has been ruled out of the Super Eagles’ upcoming international friendly against Portugal after sustaining an Achilles tendon injury. According to Super Eagles Media Officer Promise Efoghe, the centre-back suffered the injury during Saturday’s training session in Leiria. “Defender, Igho Ogbu has been ruled out of the friendly against Portugal after [...]
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• French Open Title Will Be Start Of Grand Slam Addiction –Andreeva

  06-06-2026 21:59 via completesports.com
  
  Mirra Andreeva believes her French Open title will be the start of a grand slam addiction after she became the youngest woman in 34 years to win at Roland Garros. The 19-year-old, who was seeded eighth in the tournament, defeated Chwalinska 6-3 6-2 in one hour and 22 minutes to clinch her first career Grand [...]
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• His Attributes, Ability Will Be Real Addition To Our Attacking Options —Brighton Manager On Yohanna

  06-06-2026 21:57 via completesports.com
  
  Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has said new signing Zadok Yohanna’s attributes will be a real addition to the Seagulls attack. Yohanna was officially announced as a Brighton player on Saturday, after signing a five-year deal. The 18-year-old completed the move after impressing for Swedish club AIK. Commenting after the unveiling, Hurzeler said he cannot wait [...]
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• Iran’s World Cup team must enter, leave US on match day – Tehran

  06-06-2026 21:30 via vanguardngr.com
  Iran’s World Cup squad has been notified they must enter and leave US soil on the same day of their matches played in the United States, the country’s ambassador to Mexico said Saturday.Due to the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Tehran, Iran’s team is now based in Mexico, instead of their intended site in Tucson, Arizona.“We can enter in the morning and we must leave the same day,” Iran’s envoy Abolfazl Pasandideh told reporters, explaining the visa restrict
  
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• Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna joins Brighton in 5-year deal

  06-06-2026 21:19 via vanguardngr.com
  By Emmanuel OkogbaPremier League club Brighton & Hove Albion have reached an agreement to sign Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from Swedish side AIK Stockholm on a five-year contract.The deal, which runs until June 2031, will be completed when the transfer window reopens, subject to regulatory approval. Financial details of the transfer were not disclosed.Yohanna, who turns 19 later this month, joins Brighton after emerging as one of the brightest young talents in Sweden’s top flight. T
  
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• President Federation Cup: Enyimba, Rivers United, Bendel Insurance Crash Out

  06-06-2026 20:29 via completesports.com
  
  Enyimba crashed out of the President Federation Cup following a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat to Ikorodu City in their Round of 16 encounter at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City on Saturday. Both teams settled for a 1-1 draw after regulation time. The People’s Elephant took the lead through Jacob Jonathan in the 25th minute. [...]
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• OFFICIAL: Nigerian Winger Yohanna Joins Brighton On Five-Year Deal

  06-06-2026 20:20 via completesports.com
  
  Premier League club Brighton and Hove Albion have announced the signing of young Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna on a five-year deal. The Seagulls confirmed the signing in a statement released on their official website on Saturday. “Brighton & Hove Albion have agreed the signing of winger Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm on a five-year contract [...]
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• Argentina centre-back Balerdi out of World Cup

  06-06-2026 20:11 via vanguardngr.com
  Argentina and Marseille central defender Leonardo Balerdi has been ruled out of the World Cup with a calf injury, the world champions announced on Saturday.The 27-year-old has suffered a muscle injury in his right leg and will miss the World Cup, the Argentine federation announced on social media, wishing the player a speedy recovery.Balerdi, who had hoped to play in his first World Cup, posted a photo of himself training with the squad in Kansas City on social media on Friday.Argentina ha
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Iraqi Striker Detained For Seven Hours At Chicago Airport

  06-06-2026 19:54 via completesports.com
  
  Iraqi national team striker Aymen Hussein was detained for about seven hours by U.S. border officials at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. The detention occurred as the Iraqi squad arrived in the United States for the 2026 World Cup. Hussein was held for approximately seven hours while undergoing routine security screening and background checks. He was eventually [...]
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• Why I Love Italian Fashion –McTominay

  06-06-2026 19:46 via completesports.com
  
  Since swapping Manchester United for SSC Napoli, Scott McTominay has openly embraced Italian culture. His transition to life in Naples hasn’t just elevated his footballing career, it completely transformed his personal style and grooming. Speaking with GQ, McTominay stated that he thoroughly enjoys that sort of life of presenting himself well. Read Also:Osimhen Possesses High [...]
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• Meet the shortest player heading to 2026 World Cup

  06-06-2026 19:25 via vanguardngr.com
  Height often dominates discussions in modern football, but Panama playmaker César Yanis is proof that size is not everything.Standing at just 1.60 metres (5ft 3in), Yanis is the shortest player set to feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making him one of the tournament’s most intriguing figures.The diminutive midfielder is closely followed by Jeremy Antonisse of Curaçao, who measures 1.64 metres (5ft 5in).While Yanis will be looking to use his low centre of gravity and agili
  
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• Sodje: Blame NFF, Super Eagles Players For Nigeria’s Failure To Qualify For 2026 World Cup

  06-06-2026 18:11 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigerian international Efe Sodje has blamed both the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Super Eagles players for the senior national team’s failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Recall that Nigeria was eliminated after a playoff defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo, marking their second consecutive absence from the tournament. Eagles, [...]
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• Friendly: Tunisia Suffer Humiliating 5-0 Defeat To Belgium

  06-06-2026 17:21 via completesports.com
  
  It was not the best of World Cup preparations for Tunisia, as they suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat to Belgium in their final time up fixture before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Carthage Eagles are now winless in their last three matches – drawing one and losing two. Belgium took the [...]
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• Martinez provides Portugal squad update ahead of Nigeria showdown

  06-06-2026 17:06 via thesun.ng
  
  Portugal coach Roberto Martinez has released a team news update ahead of his team’s international friendly against Nigeria.
  The Seleção das Quinas meet the Super Eagles on Wednesday, June 10.
  Portugal will face Chile on Saturday before playing Nigeria on Wednesday.
  Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of the encounter, Martinez confirmed that Manchester City right-back Matheus Nunes is unfit to train and, as a result, will be absent from the squad to face Chile.
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• 19-year-old Andreeva wins first Grand Slam title at French Open

  06-06-2026 17:05 via vanguardngr.com
  Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam title on Saturday by downing Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in straight sets in the French Open final.The 19-year-old Russian beat Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 to become the youngest Roland Garros women’s singles champion since Monica Seles, then aged 18, won her third straight title in Paris in 1992.With her first-ever major crown, Andreeva also became the first player, man or woman, born after 2005 to win a Grand Slam.The Coupe Suzanne Lenglen will now t
  
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• Xhaka Targets World Cup Success With Switzerland

  06-06-2026 16:20 via completesports.com
  Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka insists Switzerland can make a big impact at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Europeans have been drawn in a relatively easy group with co-hosts Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as Qatar. Switzerland’s First Objective Xhaka said the first objective for Switzerland is to safely navigate the group stage. “A [...]
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• EPL: Rashford makes decision on potential Arsenal move

  06-06-2026 16:19 via thesun.ng
  
  Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford does not want to move to Arsenal during the summer transfer window.
  According to Spanish site Sport, Arsenal, Tottenham, and Newcastle have all showed interest in the England international.
  However, Rashford is determined on moving to Barcelona.
  Rashford spent last season on loan at Barcelona from Man United.
  He helped the Blaugrana win the LaLiga title ahead of rivals Real Madrid.
  Barcelona has already decided to sign the 28-year-old permanently from t
  
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• Cahill Likens Estevao To Hazard, Robben

  06-06-2026 15:50 via completesports.com
  
  Former Chelsea defender Gary Cahill believes teenage sensation Estevao Willian has the potential to reach the legendary status of Eden Hazard and Arjen Robben at Stamford Bridge. The former England international said that the Brazilian winger possesses a unique talent for captivating fans with every touch of the ball. Cahill compared Estevao’s excitement-generating play style [...]
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• Hamilton: I Am Rooting For Brazil, England At 2026 World Cup

  06-06-2026 15:27 via completesports.com
  
  Ferrari driver & F1 legend Lewis Hamilton has disclosed that he will be supporting both his home nation, England, and Brazil at the 2026 World Cup. The 41-year-old Ferrari driver, currently sitting fourth in the Formula One standings, made the revelation prior to this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion spoke fondly of [...]
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• EXCLUSIVE: Zadok Yohanna — Data Reveals Why Newcastle And Brighton Are Battling For AIK’s €24m-Rated Super Eagles Prospect

  06-06-2026 14:59 via completesports.com
  
  Newcastle United have submitted a €24 million (£20.7m) bid for 18-year-old Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna, currently playing for Swedish club, AIK. The offer is designed to hijack a transfer from Brighton & Hove Albion, who had previously submitted a €23 million bid and reached a verbal agreement on personal terms with the player. AIK also [...]
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