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• 2026 WCQ: CAF Appoints Chadian Referee For Super Eagles Vs Bafana Bafana

  15-05-2024 17:34 via completesports.com
  
  Chadian official, Alhadi Allaou Mahamat will be in the centre when the Super Eagles host South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo next month.
  Mahamat, 38, became an international referee 12 years ago and has officiated in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup competitions. He was also a referee at the 34th Africa Cup of Nations held in Cote d’Ivoire earlier this year.
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• 2026 WCQ: Finidi Blames Super Eagles ‘Poor Defence’ For Benin Defeat

  11-06-2024 14:45 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George claimed his side paid for their poor defending and loss of concentration against Benin Republic.
  Nigeria lost the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier 2-1 and now face the prospect of missing out on a place at the mundial.
  Poor clearance byCalvin Bassey led to Benin Republic's equalising goal scored by Jordel Dossou.
  The Super Eagles also failed to clear their lines following a corner kick allowing Steve Mounie to score the winning goal just before the break.
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• 2026 WCQ: Rohr Relishes Cheetahs’ Win Over Former Team Super Eagles

  11-06-2024 14:26 via completesports.com
  
  Gernot Rohr has celebrated Benin Republic's win over his former team, Super Eagles of Nigeria, reports Completesports.com.
  The Frenchman masterminded the Cheetahs 2-1 victory over the Super Eagles in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Abidjan on Monday.
  KRC Genk midfielder Raphael Onyedika put Nigeria ahead in the 26th minute.
  Benin Republic however rallied back through goals from Jordel Dossou and Steve Mounie.
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• Southgate Hints At Quitting If England Fail At Euro 2024; Man United Job Beckons

  11-06-2024 13:49 via completesports.com
  Gareth Southgate has reportedly admitted he is likely going to step down as England Head Coach if the Three Lions fail to win the 2024 European Championship this summer.
  Manchester United are believed to be planning a move for the 52-year-old, whose last club managerial stint was at Middlesbrough in 2009. The Red Devils are yet to decide the fate of Erik ten Hag following an underwhelming season which was capped with an FA Cup triumph over neighbours, Manchester City.
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• 2026 WCQ: Cheetahs Star Doussou Reflects On Victory Over Super Eagles

  11-06-2024 13:08 via completesports.com
  Benin Republic star Jordel Dossou has revealed how the Cheetahs were able to tame the Super Eagles in Monday's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
  Gernot Rohr's side recorded a shocking 2-1 victory over their illustrious neighbours at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan.
  It was their second win over the three-time time African champions in 17 meetings.
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• 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Are Lethargic, Inconsistent –Rapper IIIbliss

  11-06-2024 12:48 via completesports.com
  Nigerian rapper, Tobechukwu Ejiofor, aka Illbliss, has described the Super Eagles display against Benin as lethargic and inconsistent.
  Recall that Nigeria lost 2-1 to Benin in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Monday.
   
  Read Also: 2026 WCQ: Defeat To Benin Makes Qualification More Difficult For Eagles –Udeze
  The Super Eagles is yet to win a match in the qualifiers and remains 5th in Group C with 3 points.
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• 2026 WCQ: Defeat To Benin Makes Qualification More Difficult For Eagles –Udeze

  11-06-2024 12:13 via completesports.com
  Former Nigeria international Ifeanyi Udeze has said it will be difficult for the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after their shock loss to Benin Republic.
  The Eagles' poor qualifying campaign suffered a huge setback after they went down 2-1 to Gernot Rohr-led Cheetahs of Benin Republic.
  Despite taking the lead through Raphael Onyedika, the Beninoise fought back to go into the break 2-1 ahead.
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• NPFL: Shooting Stars Won’t Give Up On Continental Ticket

  11-06-2024 12:11 via completesports.com
  Shooting Stars , Technical Adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote, believed his team would have avoided defeat to Rivers United, had his boys converted the chances they had in the encounter.
  A scrappy goal, six minutes into the second half, was enough for Rivers United to win the game , but Oracle, as the 3SC gaffer is fondly called, lamented the shyness of his lads in front of goal.
  "This is a game we should have taken advantage of, unfortunately sometimes you don't have it, you don't come to the party.
  "We
  
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  11-06-2024 11:37 via completesports.com
  
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• NPFL Awards Three Points To Rangers; Fines Flying Antelopes, Enyimba

  11-06-2024 10:10 via completesports.com
  The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has awarded three points and three goals to Rangersfor the abandoned oriental derby with Enyimba.
  Enyimba walked out of the game in stoppage time on account of apenalty awarded to the hosts.
  The Aba giants fans also invaded the pitch afterwards.
  The NPFL also fined Enyimba N10m forthe unruly behaviour of their players, officials and supporters during the game.
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• BK8 Crypto – How To Effectively Make Deposits

  11-06-2024 09:57 via completesports.com
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• Chelsea Agree Personal Terms With Crystal Palace For Olise

  11-06-2024 08:37 via completesports.com
  Chelsea have now agreed personal terms with Crystal Palace forward Michael Olise and will now discuss scheduling payments for his release clause, according to GIVEMESPORT sources.
  Olise enjoyed an impressive 2023/2024 campaign with the Eagles and is now attracting interest from multiple clubs.With a release clause in his contract, it could be difficult for Oliver Glasner's side to keep hold of him in the summer transfer window.
  Sources have confirmed to GIVEMESPORT that Chelsea have verbally ag
  
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• Cheetahs Vs Super Eagles: NFF Blasts Benin Republic For Playing Wrong National Anthem

  11-06-2024 08:29 via completesports.com
  The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed anger at the mix-up by the Beninoise Football Federation in playing the old Nigeria national anthem before Monday’s FIFA World Cup qualifying match in Abidjan.
  NFF’s Head of International Competitions, Dayo Enebi Achor, said the NFF handed a recording of the new national anthem of Nigeria to the Benin FA authorities at the Match Coordination Meeting in Abidjan on Sunday evening.
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• Cheetahs Vs Super Eagles: NFF Blasts Benin Republic For Paying Wrong National Anthem

  11-06-2024 08:29 via completesports.com
  The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed anger at the mix-up by the Beninoise Football Federation in playing the old Nigeria national anthem before Monday’s FIFA World Cup qualifying match in Abidjan.
  NFF’s Head of International Competitions, Dayo Enebi Achor, said the NFF handed a recording of the new national anthem of Nigeria to the Benin FA authorities at the Match Coordination Meeting in Abidjan on Sunday evening.
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• Bridge: I Didn’t Find Life Difficult Playing Against Ronaldo

  11-06-2024 08:22 via completesports.com
  Former Chelsea full-back Wayne Bridge has disclosed that he didn't life difficult when he played against Cristiano Ronaldo.
  Recall that the former England defender played against Ronaldo eight times in his career and managed to win thrice while losing twice.
  However, in a chat with talkSPORT, Bridge stated that he suffered against Aaron Lennon and Shaun Wright-Phillips than playing against the Portuguese international.
   
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• 2026 WCQ: Sports Minister Summons NFF Over Poor Results

  11-06-2024 07:01 via completesports.com
  Sports minister, John Enoh has expressed his displeasure withthe Super Eagles poor performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying series.
  The Super Eagles fell to a disappointing 2-1 defeat against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in Abidjan on Monday night.
  Finidi George's side have now recorded three draws and one defeat from four games.
  The result leave the Super Eagles with a total of just three points from a possible twelve, of the four games played thus far in their quest to qualify for
  
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• Netherlands midfielder De Jong to miss Euro 2024

  11-06-2024 00:47 via soccernews.com
  Frenkie de Jong has been ruled out of Euro 2024 after failing to recover from an ankle injury. De Jong has emerged as a fixture in the Netherlands’ midfield since making his senior international debut in 2018, winning 54 caps and scoring two goals. However, he has not played since sustaining an ankle injury during […]
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• Lewandowski injury scare mars Poland´s win over Turkiye

  11-06-2024 00:27 via soccernews.com
  Robert Lewandowski limped off injured as Poland finalised their Euro 2024 preparations with a 2-1 win over Turkiye on Monday. Lewandowski – who has made more appearances (150) and scored more goals (82) for Poland than any other player – was withdrawn after 32 minutes and was later seen receiving treatment on his right thigh. […]
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• Germany vs Scotland Bet Builder Tips – 4/1 Special, Analysis & Predictions

  10-06-2024 23:43 via soccernews.com
  
  With this summer’s European Championships getting underway on Friday night, Germany will welcome Scotland to Munich. While England and France might be installed as the leading contenders over the next month, Germany have their sights set on mounting a genuine charge. Meeting a Scotland squad that are simply dreaming of the chance to book a […]
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• Netherlands 4-0 Iceland: Oranje cruise to victory in final Euro 2024 warm-up

  10-06-2024 23:41 via soccernews.com
  The Netherlands capped their Euro 2024 preparations with a 4-0 win over Iceland at De Kuip on Monday, with Xavi Simons, Virgil van Dijk, Donyell Malen and Wout Weghorst scoring. Ronald Koeman’s side, who thrashed Canada 4-0 in their penultimate warm-up game on Thursday, were comfortable winners again six days out from their opening Group […]
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• 2026 WCQ: Ayew Bags Hat-trick As Ghana Edge CAR In Seven-Goal Thriller To Go Top

  10-06-2024 23:19 via completesports.com
  Ghana Black Stars edged Central Africa Republic (CAR) 4-3 in Group I, matchday four of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Kumasi on Monday.
  Jordan Ayew was the standout performer foe the Black Stars as he bagged a hat-trick. CAR's Louis Mafouta also netted a hat-trick.
  It is now back-to-back wins for the Black Stars and also their third in four games place.
  Otto Addo side go top on nine points but could drop if either Madagascar or Comoros win by a big margin on Tuesday.
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• Vinicius labels himself ´tormentor of racists´ after Valencia supporters convicted

  10-06-2024 23:13 via soccernews.com
  Vinicius Junior has described himself as a “tormentor of racists” after three Valencia supporters were given prison sentences for abusing him in May 2023. Three people were sentenced to eight months in prison and given two-year stadium bans on Monday after being found guilty of hurling racist abuse at Vinicius at the Mestalla last year. […]
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• 2026 WCQ: We Cannot Throw In The Towel Now –Finidi George

  10-06-2024 22:56 via completesports.com
  Head coach Finidi George has said the Super Eagles cannot throw in the towel in their quest to qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup after a shock loss to Benin Republic.
  The Eagles suffered their first defeat in Group C after going down 2-1 to Gernot Rohr-led Cheetahs of Benin Republic in Abidjan on Monday.
  Raphael Onyedika gave the Eagles the lead before Benin fought back to secure the win.
  The defeat place the Eagles in fifth place on three points while Benin Republic go top on seven points.
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• 2026 WCQ: How Super Eagles Rated In Disappointing Defeat To Benin Republic

  10-06-2024 22:45 via completesports.com
  Completesports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU rates the performance of Super Eagles players in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan on Monday night...
  STANLEY NWABALI5/10
  The Chippa United goalkeeper conceded twice in the game. He put up an average display in the contest.
  BRIGHT OSAYI-SAMUEL 5/10
  The full-back started the game brightlybut fizzled out later. The Fenerbahce man came close to scoring in the fi
  
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• Pochettino: I’m Prepared To Listen To Offers

  10-06-2024 21:40 via completesports.com
  Former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has revealed that he's ready to make an instant return to coaching a club.
  Recall that Pochettino left the team on a mutual ground.
  However, Pochettino, who took part in Sunday's Soccer Aid charity game at Stamford Bridge, told talkSPORT that he's willing to listen to any offer.
   
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• Super Eagles Can Still Qualify For 2026 World Cup –Onigbinde

  10-06-2024 21:27 via completesports.com
  Former Super Eagles coach Adegboye Onigbinde says he's optimistic that Nigeria will qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
  Recall that the Super Eagles lost 2-1 to Benin on Monday. Raphael Onyedika of Club Brugge gave the Super Eagles the advantage when he slotted in cooly just inside the box.
  But unfazed, the Cheetahs of Benin, coached by a former Nigerian gaffer, Gernot Rohr, leveled proceedings in the 37th minute from Jodei Dossou after a defensive error from the Super Eagles.
   
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• 2026 WCQ: Akanni Rues Eagles Loss To Benin

  10-06-2024 21:11 via completesports.com
  Former Nigerian international, Waidi Akanni, has blamed the Super Eagles loss to Benin in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers for the team's failure to build on their early goal lead.
  Recall that the Eagles took the lead through Raphael Onyedika’s first goal for his country. But a mistake by Calvin Bassey allowed Jodel Dossou to level for Gernot Rohr’s men.
   
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• Saudi Club Al Ahli Ready Bumper Offer For Osimhen

  10-06-2024 21:00 via completesports.com
  Saudi Arabia Pro League club, Al Ahli are ready to meet Victor Osimhen's release clause.
  According to Italian news hub, II Mattino,the Partenopei are however yet to convince the player to make the move.
  The release clause in Osimhen's contract is reportedly around €120- £130m.
  Read Also:2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Suffer Huge Setback After 2-1 Loss To Benin Republic
  The 25-year-old rejected a move to another Saudi club Al Hilal last summer.
  The Nigerian international is expected to leave
  
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• Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scores fine Egypt equalizer against Guinea-Bissau (Video)

  10-06-2024 20:53 via soccernews.com
  
  Egypt were on their way to an unexpected defeat to Guinea-Bissau in the World Cup qualifiers, having gone down to Mama Balde’s goal in the 42nd minute, but Mohamed Salah stepped up 20 minutes from time and showed his class once more to salvage a point for his country. Whatsapp Channel for more goals https://t.co/oe5clwJlBx […]
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• England squad leaves for Germany to try and claim European crown (Video)

  10-06-2024 20:42 via soccernews.com
  
  Having suffered defeat to Italy in the final of the previous European Championship, England will surely aim for the trophy again this time. The Three Lions begin their campaign with a match against Serbia in Group C on Sunday at Schalke’s Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen. And we’re off 🦁 pic.twitter.com/LEe4pRbEXJ — England (@England) June 10, 2024
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