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Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has disclosed that he’s targeting a win against Switzerland in their final World Cup Group B match at BC Place in Vancouver to secure the top spot in the group and keep his team playing on home soil.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/world-cup-2026-canada-will-go-all-out-for-victory-against-switzerland-marsch/

Nasarawa Amazons head coach Chris Danjuma is optimistic his side will secure a place in the final of the women’s President Federation Cup, Completesports.com reports.

The Lafia club will face Sunshine Queens in the semi-final of this year’s edition of the competition at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu on Wednesday (today).

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/danjuma-confident-nasarawa-amazons-will-reach-president-federation-cup-final/

Enyimba youngster, Chidera Michael, has reflected on his first season in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), where he emerged as the People’s Elephant’s highest goalscorer and concluded that he was grateful to God and pleased with his achievement, Completesports.com reports.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/npfl-enyimba-hotshot-chidera-reflects-on-breakthrough-season/

Enyimba youngster, Chidera Michael, has reflected on his first season in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), where he emerged as the People’s Elephant’s highest goalscorer and concluded that he was grateful to God and pleased with his achievement, Completesports.com reports.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/npfl-enyimba-hotshot-chidera-reflects-on-breakthrough-season/

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw is upbeat that the Teranga Lions can still progress into the round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 despite losing to Norway.

After falling to a 3-1 defeat to France in their opening group match, the Senegalese were once again on the losing side following a 3-2 loss.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/world-cup-2026-weve-still-got-a-chance-to-qualify-senegal-coach-upbeat-despite-norway-defeat/

United States striker Folarin Balogun has disclosed that he takes inspiration from elite players like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland, whose consistent scoring ability he describes as inevitable.

Speaking to reporters during training, Balogun admitted that he finds the prolific goal-scoring rate of the game’s top players annoying but motivating.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/world-cup-2026-i-can-rival-messi-mbappe-haaland-for-golden-boot-award-balogun/

Promoter Frank Warren has confirmed that the venue and exact date for the highly anticipated super-fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are still undecided.

Warren stated he personally prefers a UK venue, but Las Vegas has been heavily rumored as a strong front-runner due to the preference of the broadcaster, Netflix.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/warren-no-venue-yet-for-joshua-fury-fight/

Football fans at the FIFA World Cup 2026 have described Nigeria’s Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye as the sexiest footballer in the world, Daily Mail reports.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/world-cup-fans-label-okoye-sexiest-footballer-on-the-planet/

zadok Yohanna is set to stay at Brighton & Hove Albion for the 2026/27 campaign, with the Premier League club ruling out the possibility of sending the youngster out on loan, reports Completesports.com reports.

Reports had suggested Yohanna could leave on a temporary deal this summer, but Brighton are keen for the promising defender to continue his development at the club

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/brighton-rule-out-yohanna-loan-exit/

Complete Sports has been awarded the YouTube Silver Creator Award, popularly known as the Silver Play Button, after surpassing the 100,000-subscriber milestone on the video-sharing platform.

The award, YouTube’s first official Creator Award, was accompanied by a congratulatory message from YouTube Chief Executive Officer, Neal Mohan, who commended Complete Sports for building a thriving audience and community.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/complete-sports-earns-youtube-silver-play-button-for-reaching-100000-subscribers/

As part of celebration to mark its 250th independence anniversary, the United States Consulate General in Lagos organised a football tournament tagged ‘Freedom Cup’.

The tournament which was held on Tuesday, 16 June, 2026, took place at the Upbeat Recreational Centre, Lekki, Lagos.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/us-celebrates-250-years-independence-anniversary-with-novelty-match-in-lagos/

Real Madrid have signed former Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva on a free transfer.

Silva has signed a two-year deal at Real, who have already added Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella in a £51.8m and extended the contract of centre-back Antonio Rudiger following the return of head coach Jose Mourinho.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/official-silva-joins-real-madrid-on-two-year-deal-after-man-city-exit/

Super Eagles forward Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo, popularly known as Simy, will make an emotional homecoming to Nkpor-Agu in Idemili North L.G.A of Anambra State on 21 June 2026 to celebrate a remarkable season with Saudi second-tier league side, Al-Orobah and reconnect with the community that shaped his journey.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/ex-super-eagles-striker-simy-set-for-the-homecoming-event-to-celebrate-remarkable-saudi-season/

Benin Republic’s U-17 women’s team, the Young Amazons, have commenced preparations for their final-round qualification fixture against Nigeria’s Flamingos for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Completesports.com reports.

The squad is currently camping at the Missérété Excellence Centre, with head coach Idah Azonsou inviting 30 players for the crucial encounter.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/u-17-wwcq-benin-republic-gear-up-for-crucial-flamingos-test/

Curacao head coach Dick Advocaat has said there is nothing to be ashamed off after his side were hammered 7-1 by Germany in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Sunday, RFI reports.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/2026-w-cup-nothing-to-be-ashamed-of-curacao-coach-plays-down-7-1-loss-to-germany/

Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has shared his thoughts on his side’s victory over the Super Eagles, Completesports.com reports.

The Selecao edged past Nigeria 2-1 in their final warm-up fixture ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria on Wednesday night.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/very-satisfied-martinez-reflects-on-portugals-win-over-super-eagles/

Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has expressed a strong belief that his country’s national team will start the 2026 World Cup with a victory against Morocco.

Speaking after a meeting of Brazil’s Council for Sustainable Economic and Social Development, Lula told reporters he expects the Seleção to win their opening match on Saturday night.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/2026-w-cup-brazil-president-predicts-win-over-morocco/

The White House, U.S. Customs and Border Protection have disclosed that Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry into the United States prior to the 2026 World Cup due to security vetting concerns.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/2026-world-cup-us-defend-visa-ban-on-somali-referee-iranians/

Manchester United 1999 treble winner Teddy Sheringham has revealed Diego Maradona was on his way to Tottenham Hotspur, only for his ‘baggage’ to scupper the deal.

Speaking exclusively on talkSPORT and Burger King’s Squad Table, Sheringham recounted how then-Spurs boss Ossie Ardiles sought the Premier League icon’s thoughts on a move for the late World Cup winner.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/why-maradona-did-not-sign-for-tottenham-man-united-legend/

Nigeria’s Flamingos will resume camping on Sunday as preparations intensify for their final-round qualifying fixture against Benin Republic in the race for a place at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Completesports.com reports.

Read also:https://www.completesports.com/u-17-wwcq-flamingos-reassemble-sunday-for-benin-republic-clash/

Comoros have booked a date with African champions Nigeria after thrashing Sudan 30-0 on aggregate in the first round of the qualifiers for the women’s football event at the 2028 Olympic Games, reports Completesports.com.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/2028-olympic-qualifiers-comoros-thrash-sudan-set-up-super-falcons-showdown/

Florentino Pérez has been reelected as president of Real Madrid and will continue leading the club for another four-year term, beIN Sports.

The election day marked a historic moment for the organization, as it was the first contested presidential election in two decades after years in which Pérez had been ratified without opposition.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/perez-re-elected-as-real-madrid-president/

France internationals Aurelien Tchouameni and Lucas Hernandez have brushed aside ‌concerns over their World Cup readiness after suffering a surprise 2-1 defeat by Ivory Coast in a ⁠friendly match on Thursday, insisting the setback will serve as a useful reminder rather than a cause for alarm.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/friendly-french-stars-play-down-2-1-defeat-to-cote-divoire/

Poland defender Przemysław Wiśniewski believes his side deserved a draw from Wednesday night’s international friendly against Nigeria.

Jan Urban’s men came from behind twice to secure a 2-2 draw in front of a packed crowd at the 58,000-capacity PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/friendly-poland-deserved-draw-against-super-eagles-wisniewski/

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.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/ndidi-labels-poland-friendly-important-test-for-super-eagles/

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.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/super-falcons-camp-swells-with-17-players-ahead-senegal-friendlies/

Arne Slot has broken his silence after being sacked by Liverpool just one year on since winning the Premier League title with the club.

Liverpool endured a poor Premier League title defence as they limped to a fifth-place finish in the league.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/slot-breaks-silence-after-being-sacked-as-liverpool-manager/

Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu received a major personal boost ahead of the Unity Cup final against Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz, as he became a father a few days before the highly anticipated encounter.

Trabzonspor, Nwaiwu’s Turkish Super Lig club, announced the arrival of the defender’s baby girl, who has been named Jacinta.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/nwaiwu-celebrates-birth-of-first-child-before-unity-cup-final/

Millwall winger Femi Azeez has revealed that his biggest ambition is to win the Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria, Completesports.com reports.

The 24-year-old also hopes to represent the three-time African champions at the FIFA World Cup in the future.

The former Reading player is equally determined to contribute more goals and assists for the Super Eagles.

“I want to score more goals, and have assists too. I would like to create more chances for the team. I want to play at the AFCON, and win the competition. It will also be great to play at the World Cup with Nigeria as well,” Azeez told reporters after his debut appearance against Zimbabwe.

Dream Debut For Azeez

Azeez enjoyed a dream debut for the Super Eagles, scoring twice in their Unity Cup semi-final clash against the Warriors of Zimbabwe

The talented winger swiftly put Nigeria in the lead after only five minutes, when he finished off a great team move with a left-footed rocket that goalkeeper Future Sibanda could not stop.

Azeez netted his and Nigeria’s second of the night in the 62nd minute after beating Sibanda in the box following another swift team move, with Otele finding Terem Moffi who then located him in the vital area.

Éric Chelle’s Demand Improvement

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle congratulated Azeez on his goal-scoring debut, but at the same faulted some of the things that Azeez failed to do.

“He scored two goals, I congratulate him, but he lost a lot of balls, so not happy with him even though he recovered some of these balls,” Chelle said after the game against Zimbabwe.

“I also asked them to do the high pressing for the whole.


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Former Nigeria international Sam Sodje has said Super Eagles have found a star for the future in Femi Azeez.

Azeez Marks Debut With Brace
Born in England to a Nigerian father and Spanish mother, Azeez made his debut for the Super Eagles in the semi-final of the 2026 Unity Cup against Zimbabwe on Tuesday.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/unity-cup-weve-found-a-star-for-the-future-sodje-reacts-to-azeez-super-eagles-debut/

Julian Alvarez’s representatives have once again informed Atletico Madrid of the striker’s desire to leave the club this summer, TEAMtalk can exclusively reveal, and Arsenal are prepared to make an ‘aggressive’ move for the Argentine.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/arsenal-readying-aggressive-move-for-world-cup-winner/

Patrice Evra believes Victor Osimhen would be the perfect addition to Manchester United next season, reports Completesports.com.

Currently on the books of Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray, Osimhen is considered one of the finest strikers in the world.

Read Also:https://www.completesports.com/evra-urges-manchester-united-to-sign-osimhen/