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• Akpeyi Backs Morocco, Senegal To Impress At 2026 World Cup

  05-06-2026 12:18 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has backed Morocco and Senegal to fly Africa’s flag high at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Morocco and Senegal are currently Africa’s highest-ranked national teams and boast a wealth of top-quality players competing at the highest level of the game. Akpeyi Rooting For Morocco, Senegal Akpeyi believes both countries [...]
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• Algeria Extend Petkovic Contract Ahead 2026 World Cup

  07-06-2026 21:22 via completesports.com
  
  The Algerian Football Federation ,FAF, has announced the extension of national team head coach Vladimir Petkovic’s contract until 2028. The decision was confirmed by the federation on Sunday, rewarding the Bosnian tactician for the significant progress made by the Desert Foxes since his appointment in February 2024. Petkovic was originally contracted until the conclusion of [...]
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• Super Eagles World Cup Miss: Gusau Not To Blame — Gara-Gombe

  07-06-2026 20:59 via completesports.com
  Attention is shifting to the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the falling of the curtain on the 2025/26 European Leagues season Countries have forwarded their team lists to FIFA, and the stage is getting set for the commencement of the mundial. This flashes before us light of the reminder of Super Eagles missing out of [...]
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• I Want My Children To Watch Me Play Tennis –Serena

  07-06-2026 20:33 via completesports.com
  Veteran US tennis star Serena Williams has disclosed that her decision to make a tennis comeback was because she wanted her children to watch her play. The American sport legend, now 44, is competing in a professional tournament for the first time in nearly four years next week at Queens in London. The 23-time Grand [...]
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• Lovren: There Was A Rift Between Salah, Slot At Liverpool

  07-06-2026 20:25 via completesports.com
  
  Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has disclosed that Mohamed Salah and Arne Slot didn’t have a good relationship at Anfield. Lovren, who remains one of Salah’s closest confidants, stated in an explosive interview with WinWin that the toxic managerial dynamic directly triggered Salah’s departure from Anfield. Read Also:Liverpool Plan New Contract Talks With Ngumoha Amid [...]
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• New York Mayor Reveals African Country To Win 2026 World Cup

  07-06-2026 20:07 via completesports.com
  
  New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani has predicted that Morocco will defeat France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, backing the Atlas Lions to become world champions for the first time in their history, Morocco World News reports. Speaking in predictions published by British newspaper The Guardian (via Morocco World News) the 35-year-old mayor [...]
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• Friendly: Super Falcons Target Another Win Against Senegal

  07-06-2026 20:00 via completesports.com
  
  The Super Falcons are set to adopt a more aggressive approach in Monday’s second international friendly against Senegal following a closely contested first encounter in Ikenne Friday. Head coach Justine Madugu revealed on Sunday that the nine-time African champions will be more purposeful in attack when they face the Lionesses of Senegal again at the [...]
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• President Federation Cup: Mangut Expresses Relief After Nasarawa United’s Victory Over Rivers United

  07-06-2026 18:57 via completesports.com
  
  Nasarawa United technical adviser Mbwas Mangut has celebrated his team’s victory over Rivers United. The Solid Miners defeated 5-3 on penalities in their President Federation Cup Round of 16 encounter in Awka on Saturday. Nasarawa United squandered a two-goal lead as Rivers United fought back from 2-0 down to force the game into extra time. [...]
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• We’re Scared Of Playing Bigger Countries —Ex- Bafana Head Coach

  07-06-2026 15:54 via completesports.com
  
  Former South Africa senior men’s national team head coach Owen Da Gama has said Bafana Bafana are scared of playing against bigger countries. Bafana Bafana’s final preparations for the World Cup have been severely disrupted due to a combination visa crisis and underwhelming performances. On top of failing to find stronger opponents for Bafana friendly [...]
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• Rangers Will Renew Coach Ilechukwu’s Contract Ahead 2026/27 NPFL, CAF Champions League — GM, Ezeaku

  07-06-2026 15:12 via completesports.com
  
  Rangers International have confirmed that the Flying Antelopes’ Head Coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, will remain in charge of the club ahead of the 2026/27 domestic and continental football seasons, Completesports.com reports. General Manager of the Coal City side, Barrister Amobi Ezeaku, insisted that Ilechukwu would continue in his role as the club’s Head Coach for the [...]
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• AIK Plan to Sign More Young Players After Yohanna Transfer

  07-06-2026 13:28 via completesports.com
  
  Swedish club AIK have reaffirmed their commitment to a recruitment model focused on signing talented young players, developing them, and eventually selling them for significant profits — a strategy highlighted by the record-breaking transfer of Zadok Yohanna. Yohanna completed his move to Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday in a deal that [...]
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• My Job Was To End Jake Paul’s Boxing Career –Joshua

  07-06-2026 13:27 via completesports.com
  
  Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has disclosed that his job was to end Jake Paul’s boxing career. Recall that Joshua dropped Paul twice in the fifth and once in the sixth to mercifully end a mismatch that was globally streamed on Netflix. Speaking on the Mr. Versace Podcast with The Ring, Joshua expressed no regrets, [...]
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• Enekwechi Wins Gold In Shotput At Russia Meet

  07-06-2026 13:26 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Chukwuebuka Enekwechi claimed gold in the men’s shot put at the prestigious Znamensky Memorial in Russia. Enekwechi’s feat reinforced his standing as one of Africa’s elite field athletes and one of Nigeria’s most dependable performers globally. Enekwechi secured victory with a best throw of 21.27 metres — a mark that none of his rivals [...]
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• 2026 W/Cup: Broos Laments Bafana’s Poor Performance In 1-1 Draw With Jamaica

  07-06-2026 12:45 via completesports.com
  
  Head coach of South Africa’s senior men’s national team, Hugo Broos, has expressed his disappointment with the performance of Bafana Bafana in their friendly game with Jamaica on Saturday. As part of their preparations, Bafana faced Jamaica in Pachuca, Mexico, in a friendly match that ended 1-1. Lyle Foster opened the scoring for Bafana before [...]
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• Wilander: Zverev Will Challenge Sinner, Alcaraz For Grand Slam Titles

  07-06-2026 12:30 via completesports.com
  
  Tennis legend Mats Wilander believes Alexander Zverev has successfully evolved his playing style to match the aggressive pace set by Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Wilander noted that Zverev’s tactical shift could soon elevate him to Big Three status alongside them, warning that the young stars might want to be careful. In a chat with [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: Be Smart Enough With Your Position –Keane Tells Kane

  07-06-2026 11:48 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester United star Roy Keane has advised England striker Harry Kane to conserve his energy and stay high up the pitch as a traditional center-forward instead of dropping deep to act as a playmaker at the 2026 World Cup. Keane stressed that extreme heat and fatigue will be massive factors at the World Cup, [...]
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• NPFL: Rangers Players And Officials Earn ₦150m Cash, Land Reward For 2025/26 NPFL Title Win

  07-06-2026 11:27 via completesports.com
  
  Players and officials of Rangers International have been rewarded by the Enugu State Government for their historic ninth NPFL title triumph, Completesports.com reports. Rangers secured their ninth league title after winning the 2025/2026 NPFL season with 68 points, finishing ahead of second-placed Rivers United with one point difference, and eight points ahead of third-placed Shooting [...]
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• How I Discovered Yohanna In Nigeria —Scout

  07-06-2026 08:18 via completesports.com
  
  Herish Sadi, the scout that discovered Zadok Yohanna has revealed how he discovered the winger in Nigeria. Yohanna completed his move from Swedish club AIK to Premier League outfit Brighton and Hove Albion. The 18-year-old sensation signed a five-year deal to join the Seagulls following his impressive performance for AIK. Speaking after the move, Sadi [...]
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• French Open Final: I Hope To Banish Grand Slam Final Blues Against Cobolli –Zverev

  07-06-2026 08:05 via completesports.com
  
  Germany tennis star Alexander Zverev has disclosed that he’s fully prepared to face his close friend and frequent practice partner Flavio Cobolli in today’s final of the 2026 French Open . The No. 2 seed advanced to his fourth career Grand Slam final by defeating Jakub Menšík in a four-set battle in the semi-finals. On [...]
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• ‘I Enjoyed Every Second’ — Yohanna Grateful To AIK For Career Development

  07-06-2026 05:20 via completesports.com
  
  Zadok Yohanna has expressed his gratitude to Swedish club AIK Stockholm for the role they played in his growth and development as a footballer, Completesports.com reports. Yohanna brought his time with the Black and Yellows to an end after sealing a five-year move to Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday. The Nigerian [...]
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• AIK Bid Farewell To Yohanna After Brighton Switch

  07-06-2026 04:39 via completesports.com
  
  Swedish club AIK Stockholm have bid farewell to Zadok Yohanna after the youngster completed a move to Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion, Completesports.com reports. Brighton announced the signing of the highly rated winger on Saturday, with Yohanna putting pen to paper on a five-year contract that will keep him at the Amex Stadium [...]
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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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