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Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a 2-0 victory over Comoros in the first leg of their second-round qualifying tie for the 2028 Olympic Games in Ikenne on Friday.

Despite dominating the first half, the 10-time African champions struggled to break down their opponents before the interval.

However, the hosts found the breakthrough just two minutes into the second half, with Michelle Alozie putting Nigeria ahead.

The goal marked her second for the Super Falcons.

Nigeria doubled their advantage in the 60th minute through Uchenna Kanu, who made no mistake in converting Jennifer Echegini’s corner kick to give the hosts a comfortable lead.

The Super Falcons will now look to complete the job when both sides meet in the return leg at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne next Tuesday.

2028 Olympics Qualifier: Super Falcons beat Comoros 2-0 in first leg

Chelsea boss, Xabi Alonso, has predicted his side’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth on Saturday.

Speaking to reporters at his pre-match press conference on Friday, Alonso insisted that Chelsea’s clash with Bournemouth will be an intense, high-tempo game and very demanding.

According to the Spaniard, the visitors have a clear idea of what they do with their current manager.

“It will be a tough test,” Alonso said of Chelsea’s clash against Bournemouth.

“It will be so intense, a high-tempo game and very demanding. They have a clear idea of what they do with Marco and previously with Andoni [Iraola].”

Chelsea currently sit in the 10th position on the Premier League table, while Bournemouth occupy the 17th place.

 EPL: They’ve clear idea – Alonso predicts Chelsea vs Bournemouth clash

Cristiano Ronaldo put his national team woes behind him as he scored for Al-Nassr in their 3-0 win over Diriyah on Friday.

The 41-year-old opened the scoring in the 23rd minute of the Saudi Pro League fixture.

It was Ronaldo’s 980th career goal for club and country.

Ronaldo has now taken another step towards the 1,000-goal landmark he has been pursuing.

It was also his fourth goal in the league this season.

Al-Nassr doubled their advantage in the 35th minute when Samú Costa headed home João Félix’s corner, giving the hosts a two-goal lead before half-time.

Kingsley Coman added a third goal in the 77th minute.

Ronaldo scores 980th career goal as Al-Nassr thrash Diriyah

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has insisted that his teammate Harry Kane fully deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

Kane was recently shortlisted among 30 players to compete for the Ballon d’Or this year.

The England captain will battle the likes of Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe for the award.

“I would love nothing more than to see him lift the Ballon d’Or. I think it would be a credit to him and his family and all the work they have done,” Pickford said of Kane, as captured by @iMiaSanMia via Bavarian Football Works.

“It will be great for Harry if he gets it. It could be a great couple of months for the skipper, and it’s fully deserved. Hard work pays off, that’s the message.”

Kane netted 73 goals for club and country last season, winning the Bundesliga title and the European Golden Shoe.

Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘He fully deserved it’ – Pickford on award winner

Victor Osimhen provided an assist on his return to action as Galatasaray defeated Kasimpasa 3-1 in an Istanbul derby.

Osimhen, who was injured one month ago in another Istanbul derby against Istanbul Basaksehir, replaced Deniz Gul in the 77th minute.

The Nigeria international teed up Mario Lemina for Galatasaray’s third goal deep into stoppage time.

The 27-year-old has so far registered six goals and three assists in five league appearances for the Yellow and Reds this season.

Osimhen is now expected to start Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League clash against Barcelona next Tuesday.

The win lifted Galatasaray to first position in the Turkish Super Lig table.

Turkey: Osimhen grabs assists in Galatasaray’s derby win over Kasimpasa