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• Konate In Advanced Talks With Real Madrid

  02-06-2026 19:58 via completesports.com
  
  France defender Ibrahima Konate is in advanced talks with Real Madrid about joining the La Liga club on a free transfer, BBC Sport reports. As reported by the Daily Telegraph, external, Konate is close to agreeing terms over a move to the Bernabeu when his contract at Liverpool expires at the end of June. Liverpool [...]
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• Friendly: Super Eagles’ Rating Player-By-Player In Draw Vs Poland

  04-06-2026 00:39 via completesports.com
  Following the Super Eagles 2-2 draw with Poland in Wednesday’s friendly encounter in Warsaw, Completesports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU appraises the performance of the players… Maduka Okoye 7/10 The Udinese shot-stopper produced a couple of impressive saves during the match but was culpable for Portugal’s second goal. Abdullahi Bewene 7/10 An impressive debut from the former Golden [...]
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• Mourinho Wants Arsenal Star As Part Of Real Madrid Rebuild

  04-06-2026 00:22 via completesports.com
  Jose Mourinho has targeted Arsenal Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori as part of his rebuild at Real Madrid, Mirror reports. It is a bold move especially as Mourinho sold Calafiori when he was in charge at Roma – but now believes he would be a great signing for Real Madrid. Mourinho has already agreed deals for [...]
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• Friendly: ‘It Was A Good Game To Watch’ –Ekpo Reacts To Eagles’ 2-2 Draw Vs Poland

  03-06-2026 23:57 via completesports.com
  Former Nigerian international Friday Ekpo has lauded the Super Eagles’ 2-2 draw against Poland in Wednesday’s international friendly game. Moffi opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 23rd minute before Poland leveled right before halftime with a 45th-minute strike from Kacper Potulski.  However, Paul Onuachu restored Nigeria’s lead by converting a penalty in the 77th [...]
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• Friendly: Poland Snatch Late Goal To Force Super Eagles To 2-2 Draw

  03-06-2026 23:05 via completesports.com
  A stoppage time strike by Przemyslaw Wisniewski saw Poland force Nigeria’s Super Eagles to a 2-2 draw in Wednesday’s international friendly match in Warsaw. The Super Eagles were on the verge of making it back-to-back wins against Poland, thanks to goals from Moffi and substitute Paul Onuachu. But with just few seconds remaining in the [...]
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• Poland Vs Nigeria: Okoye, Ndidi, Adams Start; Moffi Leads Attack

  03-06-2026 20:24 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has named his starting line-up for tonight’s international friendly against Poland, reports Comoletesports.com. Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye gets the nod between the sticks ahead of Arthur Okonkwo and Francis Uzoho. New boy Abdullahi Bewene will start at right-back, while Bruno Onyemaechi will feature in the left-back position. Igho Ogbu [...]
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• Poland Vs Nigeria Live Blogging – International Friendly Match

  03-06-2026 19:45 via completesports.com
  Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of international friendly match between The Eagles of Poland and the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the PGE Stadion Narodowy, Warsaw.
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• I Will Knock Down Joshua Before Round 10 –Prenga Brags

  03-06-2026 19:05 via completesports.com
  Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga has vowed to knock down former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua before the 10th round of their fight. The pair will fight in Saudi Arabia on July 26, and in Tuesday’s press conference, Prenga told Joshua that he needs to be ready to feel his power.  He identifies himself purely as a [...]
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• Newcastle United Outbid Brighton For Nigerian Youngster

  03-06-2026 19:01 via completesports.com
  The race for Nigerian wonderkid Zadok Yohanna has now become a straight battle between two Premier League clubs, with Newcastle United entering the fray with a superior offer to Brighton for the highly-rated AIK winger. Reports in Sweden claim Newcastle have tabled a bid worth €24 million, surpassing Brighton’s proposal of around €22-23 million as [...]
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• I Feel Hurt Missing Out Of Scotland’s 2026 World Cup Squad –Gilmour

  03-06-2026 18:25 via completesports.com
  Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour has acknowledged that coping with the disappointment of a knee injury that dashed his 2026 World Cup dream has been challenging. The 24-year-old limped off during a friendly win against Curacao at Hampden Park and will miss the upcoming tournament. He has been replaced in the midfield rotation as the team [...]
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• Hojlund Completes Permanent Move To Napoli From Man United

  03-06-2026 16:14 via completesports.com
  Denmark international Rasmus Hojlund has left Manchester United and joined Napoli on a permanent transfer. United confirmed Hojlund’s move in a statement on their website on Wednesday. “The Denmark international spent last season on loan at the Italian club, scoring 16 times in 44 games across all competitions, and has now permanently joined the Neapolitans,” [...]
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• Haaland Can Inspire Norway’s World Cup Push — Solbakken

  03-06-2026 16:06 via completesports.com
  Norway head coach Stale Solbakken believes Erling Haaland will play a crucial role in the country’s bid for a successful campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Europeans will make their first World Cup appearance in 28 years, marking a long-awaited return to the global football showpiece. Haaland was instrumental in Norway’s successful qualification [...]
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• NPFL: Rangers Legend Boardman Hails Flying Antelopes’ 9th Title Feat

  03-06-2026 15:43 via completesports.com
  Kenneth Boardman, one of the living legends of Rangers International FC, has penned an emotional congratulatory message to the Flying Antelopes following their ninth Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title triumph, Completesports.com reports. Rangers equalled Enyimba’s record of nine league titles after clinching the 2025/2026 NPFL crown. The tile race went down to the wire, [...]
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• DR Congo’s Friendly Against Chile In Spain Cancelled Over Ebola Concern

  03-06-2026 15:23 via completesports.com
  Democratic Republic of Congo’s international friendly against Chile in Spain next week has been cancelled after authorities raised health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation, BBC Sport reports. Juan Franco, mayor of the city of La Linea de la Concepcion, has signed a decree which prevents the fixture from going ahead on [...]
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• Davido To Perform At 2026 World Cup Countdown Concert In Los Angeles

  03-06-2026 14:59 via completesports.com
  Afrobeats superstar Davido will headline the official FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert on June 10, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, USA. The countdown event will be a synchronized, cross-border celebration linking live performances across the three host nations, the US, Canada, and Mexico, ahead of the tournament kick-off. According to FIFA, the [...]
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• Udeze: Don’t Blame Chelle For Eagles’ Failure To Qualify For 2026 World Cup

  03-06-2026 14:45 via completesports.com
  Former Nigerian international Ifeanyi Udeze has exonerated Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle of any fault in Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After recovering from a poor start in the opening qualifying matches to reach the playoffs, Nigeria was ultimately defeated by the DR Congo in a dramatic penalty shootout [...]
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• We Have The Quality To Play Against Any Team In The World —Onuachu Speaks Ahead Poland, Portugal Friendlies

  03-06-2026 14:29 via completesports.com
  Paul Onuachu has said the Super Eagles have quality players to face any team in the world. The Super Eagles will be guests to Poland today (Wednesday) in Warsaw in the first of two international friendly encounters. Then on Wednesday, June 10, the Super Eagles will be in Portugal to take on the 2016 European [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 104: Andoni Iraola To Liverpool

  03-06-2026 13:46 via completesports.com
  Liverpool have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Andoni Iraola to take over as head coach following the sacking of Arne Slot. Iraola left Bournemouth at the end of the season and is the clear favourite for the role at Anfield. Iraola is set to sign a two-year deal. The 43-year-old Spaniard is keen to [...]
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• Super Falcons Camp Swells With 17 Players Ahead Senegal Friendlies

  03-06-2026 12:42 via completesports.com
  Seventeen players are currently in camp in Ikenne as the Super Falcons intensify preparations for their upcoming international friendly matches against Senegal. The latest arrivals in camp are Christy Ucheibe, Glory Ogbonna, Blessing Nkor, Francisca Ordega, Comfort Erhabor, and Sikiratu Isah, boosting the Super Falcons’ preparations ahead of the friendlies. The camp opened on Sunday, [...]
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• Ndidi Labels Poland Friendly ‘Important Test’ For Super Eagles

  03-06-2026 10:52 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi believes the international friendly against Poland will provide a valuable test for the team, reports Completesports.com. Éric Chelle’s men will line up against their hosts tonight at the PGE Narodowy Stadium, Warsaw. Ndidi Confident Of Victory Ndidi stated that the match would provide a clear measure of the Super Eagles’ [...]
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• Chelsea Name Price For Cucurella As La Liga Giant Set To Open Talks

  03-06-2026 08:54 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea are prepared to sell Marc Cucurella this summer providing their valuation is met, according to talkSPORT. The 27-year-old left-back has three years left on his contract, having penned fresh terms last year, and is understood to be open to a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer. Atletico Madrid view Cucurella as a leading [...]
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• Iraola Will Bring Out The Best From Liverpool Players –Ex-Chelsea Star

  03-06-2026 08:33 via completesports.com
  
  Former Chelsea star Andy Townsend believes Andoni Iraola’s ability to implement a brand of terrific, exciting, back-to-front football will bring out the best from Liverpool players. The energetic, high-pressing football displayed by Iraola’s Bournemouth has been likened to the intense heavy metal style previously seen under Jürgen Klopp. Read Also:Man United Agree £35m Fee For [...]
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• Man United Agree £35m Fee For Brazilian Midfielder

  03-06-2026 08:11 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United have agreed a £35m deal with Italian side Atalanta for Brazil midfielder Ederson, BBC Sport reports. The 26-year-old will sign a four-year deal at United, with the option to extend it by a further 12 months. Ederson is still to have a medical, with sources saying the transfer should be completed in early [...]
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• Argentina Coach: Messi Will Decide Own Retirement Timeline

  03-06-2026 07:52 via completesports.com
  
  Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that Lionel Messi will continue playing for as long as he desires, dismissing any immediate thoughts of his retirement. Heading into the 2026 World Cup, Scaloni emphasized that Messi retains complete control over his timeline and continues to perform at an elite level because of his unrelenting drive [...]
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• Chelle: Super Eagles Strong Enough To Beat Poland Without Osimhen, Lookman

  03-06-2026 07:51 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle insists his team have enough quality to beat Poland despite the absence of key stars Victor Osimhen, and Ademola Lookman, Completesports.com reports. Osimhen and Lookman headline the list of notable absentees for the international friendly slated for the PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw on Wednesday night. The Super Eagles [...]
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• Friendly: Ghana’s Winless Run Continues After 1-1 Draw Against Wales

  02-06-2026 23:22 via completesports.com
  
  Lewis Koumas headed an equaliser in time added on to earn Wales a 1-1 friendly draw at home to Black Stars of Ghana, BBC Sport reports. The draw means Ghana are winless in their last four matches – recording three defeats and one draw. Ghnan were denied a winning start under Carlos Queiroz as part [...]
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• Friendly: Chelle Optimistic Of Super Eagles Victory Over Poland

  02-06-2026 22:00 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle is confident his side will come out on top when they face Poland in their upcoming international friendly, Completesports.com reports. Nigeria will take on Poland at the 58,000-capacity Stadion PGE Narodowy on Wednesday. It will be only the second senior-level meeting between the two countries. The two nations last [...]
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• 2026 W/Cup: English FA To Consider If Three Lions Players Will Shake Hands With Partey

  02-06-2026 21:03 via completesports.com
  
  The FA is considering how England’s squad should approach the pre-match handshake with former Arsenal player Thomas Partey when they face Ghana at the World Cup later this month. The two nations meet in Boston on June 23 for their second group stage fixture, with Villarreal midfielder included in Ghana’s 26-man squad. He faces trial [...]
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• I Can Win This Year’s Ballon d’Or –Kane

  02-06-2026 20:26 via completesports.com
  
  Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane believes he is a top contender for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, particularly if England wins the 2026 World Cup. Coming off an incredible 61-goal season with Bayern Munich, he noted that securing a major international trophy would cement his position as a favourite for the award. “I’d be one of [...]
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• Supercomputer Reveals African Country To Go Far At 2026 World Cup

  02-06-2026 20:22 via completesports.com
  
  Opta supercomputer has given Morocco a 1.9% chance of winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup, placing them in the 12th spot ahead of every other African side in their forecast, Morocco World News reports. Senegal are the next-highest African team on the list, ranked 19th with 1.4% chance of lifting the trophy. “Morocco… are the [...]
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