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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 …

Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers were forced to cancel a first team training session on Monday after Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare allegedly refused to leave the training ground following the instructions of the club’s new manager, Cesar Peixoto. The incident, which caught the attention of many in England, reportedly prompted the club to deploy additional security staff at their Compton Park …

Former Super Eagles striker Shola Ameobi was moved to tears as he looked at a monument placed in honor of English football legend Kevin Keegan, who was one of his coaches at Newcastle United, where the top hitman spent the first 14 years of his career. Sports247 reports that Ameobi, 44, then spent a season on loan at Stoke City, …

Falconets forward Janet Akekoromowei is close to completing a long-term move to Portuguese champions Benfica. completesports.com information. The transfer represents a major step forward in the 18-year-old’s career after she recovered from a serious injury that temporarily stalled her dream of playing in Europe. Akekoromowei suffered the injury during the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and …

By: Akande David According to Wolves correspondent Nathan Judah, Tuesday’s training session was canceled after Arokodare allegedly refused to leave the pitch when asked not to train with the first team. Judah also reports that there was extra security at Compton Park on Wednesday, while the Super Eagles striker will not travel with the team for …

The president of the Nigerian School Sports Federation (NSSF), Mrs. Olabisi Temitope Josehas been chosen as Continental President for Africa of the International School Sports Federation (ISF)making history as the first African woman to hold the prestigious position. Mrs. Joseph was elected on Tuesday during the ISF General Assembly 2026 held in Belgrade, Serbia, where delegates from 82 member countries …

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 …

Post views: 40 Heartland FC has expressed deep sorrow over the death of its former General Manager, Promise Uchenna Nwachukwu, describing his demise as a painful loss to the club and Nigerian football. In a press release, the club’s management said they received the news of Nwachukwu’s death with shock, noting that Heartland would always remain grateful for his …

As the 2026 Commonwealth Games approach, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has set an ambitious target of 20 gold medals, following one of the most comprehensive preparations in the history of the Nigerian team. READ ALSO: Commonwealth Games 2026: Shehu Dikko reveals Team Nigeria’s gold medal goal, explains early preparations Nigeria will compete in weightlifting, powerlifting, athletics, 3×3 basketball, swimming, …

Cristiano Ronaldo has rekindled his long-running rivalry with Lionel Messi after he reportedly liked an Instagram video accusing FIFA of corruption and claiming the organization helped Argentina reach the 2026 World Cup final, Yahoo Sports reports. The interaction immediately caught fans’ attention because Ronaldo did not comment publicly on the explosive accusations. However, his apparent approval of the position was …