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Nigeria’s Super Eagles Held By Poland In Warsaw
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria were held to a 2-2 draw by the White-Reds of Poland in an international friendly match played in Warsaw on Wednesday night.
Following the successful defence of the Unity Cup in London, Eric Chelle welcomed most of his regulars back to the squad, with just some players like Igoh Ogbu, Terem Moffi, and a host of others joining the squad in Warsaw.
Maduka Okoye returned to start between the sticks, while Ogbu retained his spot at the heart of the backline, and he was joined by Emmanuel Fernandez, Bruno Onyemaechi and debutant Abdullahi Bewene. Chelle opted for a mix of experience in midfield with skipper Wilfred Ndidi and Tochukwu Nnadi starting together, and then the trio of Moses Simon, Akor Adams and Moffi in attack.
Poland could have taken the lead in the opening ten minutes of the contest at the PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw as they went close. Jakub Kaminski headed his effort wide when he should have done better in the third minute before Ndidi nearly turned a Poland corner into his side’s net moments later.
After those two early chances for the home side, Nigeria seized control of the game, playing some exciting football and combining very well. The moment of sustained pressure ended with a goal for the Super Eagles in the 23rd minute. After some lovely build-up, Moses Simon’s low cross into the box was expertly finished by Moffi for his second goal in two games.
Nnadi then forced the Polish goalkeeper into a strong save, as Nigeria tried to double their advantage. In stoppage time, the home side got back on level terms through Kacper Potulski after the Super Eagles failed to deal with a corner from the right. It was 1-1 at halftime.
Before the restart, Chelle made several changes, introducing Philip Otele, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Rafiu Durosinmi, Raphael Onyedika, and Zaidu Sanusi, and bringing on Paul Onuachu for Akor Adams, Fernandez, Ogbu, Moffi, Frank Onyeka, Nnadi, and Onyemaechi.
Those changes took a bit of steam out of the Super Eagles, who were struggling for dominance compared to the opening half. However, Onuachu and Onyedika could have put Nigeria back into the lead, but they could not get their attempts on target.
Okoye then made a big stop to deny Robert Lewandowski after a poor back-pass from Zaidu Sanusi. At the other end, Sanusi’s fierce goal-bound strike was pushed away by Poland goalkeeper Kamil Grabara. However, Nigeria were awarded a spot-kick in the final quarter, and Onuachu stepped up to put Nigeria ahead in the 77th minute.
The Super Eagles came under a lot of intense pressure in the final moments of the contest, with goalkeeper Okoye making a double save to retain Nigeria’s lead. Meanwhile, with the final kick of the game, Przemyslaw Wisniewski scored an unstoppable equaliser for the hosts to ensure a share of the spoils.
Eric Chelle and his men will now head to Portugal for another friendly game, where they will be facing the 2016 European champions, who are heading to the 2026 World Cup.
New Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has been handed significant influence over recruitment and squad planning as Real Madrid look to recover from a disappointing trophyless campaign.
The Portuguese manager is expected to officially begin his second spell at the Santiago Bernabeu after the club’s presidential election, having already agreed a long-term contract until 2029.
Mourinho reportedly made an immediate impact at Real Madrid by identifying six players he does not see as part of his plans for next season..
According to reports in Spain, the former Chelsea, Inter Milan and Manchester United boss has already informed the club hierarchy which players can leave this summer.
Among those reportedly placed on the transfer list are Eduardo Camavinga, Rodrygo Goes and highly-rated youngster Franco Mastantuono.
Defenders Fran Garcia and Raul Asencio have also been deemed surplus to requirements, while midfielder Dani Ceballos is expected to be available for transfer.
Ceballos has already attracted interest from Ajax, with several clubs monitoring his situation ahead of the summer window.
Meanwhile, Mourinho has approved moves for Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate and Inter Milan wing-back Denzel Dumfries as part of a major squad rebuild.
The 63-year-old is also believed to have requested that Real Madrid explore a move for Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori.
Mourinho reportedly values the Italian international’s versatility, with Calafiori capable of operating both at centre-back and left-back.
The Arsenal defender played a key role during the Gunners’ Premier League title-winning campaign and remains highly regarded across Europe.
With Mourinho now shaping Real Madrid’s transfer strategy, significant changes could be on the horizon as Los Blancos prepare for a new era under the Special One.
Ex-Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes, has predicted that Arsenal will not defend their Premier League title next season.
Scholes, speaking on The Good, The Bad and The Football podcast, said Mikel Arteta’s men could finish in fourth position.
He however tipped United and Liverpool to challenge for the title.
“I think Manchester United will have a chance under Michael (Carrick), if they do some good business,” Scholes said.
“Liverpool, I expect them to go again. Man City have a good time, but they will have a new manager.
“People are expecting Arsenal to go and dominate. I just don’t see that. I’m struggling to see a brilliant team that will go on and dominate.
“I don’t think it will be a massive surprise if Arsenal finish third or fourth.”
A Supercomputer has projected the leading countries tipped to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The tournament will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, making it the first World Cup to feature an expanded 48-team format.
The 2026 edition will include 12 groups made up of four nations each, alongside a record total of 104 matches.
The competition is scheduled to kick off on June 11 and conclude on July 19, with the final set to take place at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, United States.
According to the Opta Supercomputer, Spain has emerged as the top favourite to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
La Roja were predicted to lift the trophy in 16.1 per cent of the 10,000 tournament simulations carried out by the Supercomputer.
France, England and Argentina were also ranked among the strongest contenders, with each nation winning the competition in more than 10 per cent of the simulations.
Brazil, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Belgium completed the top ten list of favourites tipped to win the tournament.
Meanwhile, co-hosts the United States, Mexico and Canada were considered unlikely to emerge as champions based on the Supercomputer’s simulations.
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