2026 World Cup
‘Everything easy for Olise’ after hat-trick in a final World Cup warm-up clash
France bounced back from a shock loss to Cote d’Ivoire with Michael Olise firing a hat-trick against Northern Ireland and coach Didier Deschcamps praising his class.
“He is shining, just like during his season at Bayern. Everything is easy for him. He is effective and that is fantastic. We will also need other players,” remarked Deschamps.
Bayern Munich star Olise scored all three goals as France defeated Northern Ireland 3-1.
He gave “Les Bleus” the lead at the end of the first half, extended it at the start of the second and sealed the final result with an elegant long-range shot.
France will play their World Cup opener on June 16 against Senegal, and then face Iraq and Norway.
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World Cup co-hosts Canada tonight won their first-ever point at the World Cup after they forced Bosnia to a 1-1 draw in Toronto.
Bosnia took the lead in the first half and looked like they would inflict Canada their seventh straight loss at the World Cup until Southampton striker Cyle Larin came off the bench to restore parity.
Poor finishing and some resolute defending by Bosnia denied Canada victory as they dominated possession and created the better chances.
Abuja-born Tani Oluwaseyi started for Canada, but was wasteful in front of goal, while former Nigeria U23 striker Promise David was a late sub for the World Cup co-hosts.
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Tani Oluwaseyi, who was born in Abuja, will lead Canada strike force, while former Nigeria U23 striker Promise David will start from the bench against Bosnia tonight in Toronto.
Promise David changed his international allegiance to Canada after he played an official game for Nigeria at U23 level.
He has only returned from a long-term injury he suffered while playing for his Belgian club Union St.Gilloise.
Oluwaseyi has joined La Liga club Villarreal from Major League Soccer (MLS) this past season.
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Ghana top star Thomas Partey will miss an opening World Cup game against Panama Wednesday after he was refused entry to Canada.
The Canadian government has refused his visa so he can’t feature against Panama.
Partey has been charged with multiple counts of rape, five last year, and two in February.
He pleaded not guilty and is awaiting trial.
FIFA say they play no role in the immigration, including granting entry visas.
The Black Stars are already without top stars Mohammed Kudus and Alexander Djiku
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