NIGERIA

Wolverhampton Wanderers, a team relegated from the English Premier League, were forced to cancel training yesterday after Tolu Arokodare’s refusal to leave the pitch when asked not to train with the team. New coach César Peixoto apparently has no tolerance for “player power” and lack of discipline, asking the lanky striker who has been linked with an exit to leave …

Nigerian international striker Akor Adams’ decision to move to LaLiga side Sevilla, the newly promoted Venezia of the Italian Serie A, was made possible by hip hop icon Drake’s recent takeover of the club. Drake acquired a significant minority stake in Venezia FC in the summer of 2024 through an investment group called APEX Capital. His initial involvement helped save …

Nigerian international striker Kelechi Iheanacho surprised many when he decided to join Turkish second division side Bursaspor as a free agent, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Iheanacho’s one-year contract with Scottish side Celtic expired at the end of the season, leaving him available to other teams. Celtic took the lead by making it clear that they want to extend his contract and offered …

Nigeria, with head coach Justine Maduguhas retained the core of the team that lifted the continental title last year as the Super Falcons prepare to defend their crown in Morocco, but there is a problem. The nine times? No, now record 10-time African champions will chase an unprecedented 11th WAFCON title when the tournament begins July 26 to August 16. …

Nigerian international striker Rafiu Durosinmi, recently capped by Nigeria, has sealed a record transfer to Belgian side Genk from Italian Serie A side Pisa, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. According to Sky journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, a fee of around €10.5 million plus bonuses has been agreed for his transfer and Pisa also owns 10% of his future sale. A record sale for …

The Nigerian Super Eagles have maintained their 26th position in the latest Men’s World Rankings released on Monday. completesports.com information. However, Eric Chelle’s team dropped one place to fourth place in Africa after Egypt overtook them in the continental standings. The Super Eagles have not played since their 2-1 loss to former European champions Portugal in an international friendly in …

The history of the World Cup is not written only by great surprises and spectacular goals. Its main chapter is the final, a match that decides not only the fate of the trophy but also the place of a team in world football. On July 19, Argentina and Spain will face each other in such a final. The current champions …

Michael Olise has been one of France’s standout talents at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, attracting attention for his creativity and talent as a winger for Bayern Munich. His younger brother Richard, a defender, has a completely different international career – representing England at youth level. Two brothers, two flags, one family to follow The Live Sports Odds editorial team, …

Super Falcons midfielder, Deborah Abiodun has sent a strong warning to Nigeria’s rivals in the African Women’s Cup of Nations, stating that lifting the continental trophy last year has only increased the team’s desire to win it again. He Washington Spirit Midfielderwho was part of the squad that captured Nigeria’s record-breaking 10th WAFCON titlestates that the defending champions are fully …

Nigerian international striker Victor Boniface demonstrated his readiness for the start of the new season with a brace for Bayer Leverkusen in a 7-0 victory over amateur team Sportfreunde Baumberg, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. Boniface is back at the club after spending last season on loan at Werder Bremen, where he failed to make enough of an impact to earn a permanent …