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World Cup 2026: They don’t get past midfield – Rodri slams Cape Verde

Spain midfielder Rodri has hit out at Cape Verde’s tactical approach after the 0-0 draw in their World Cup opener on Monday.

The Manchester City star said Cape Verde didn’t have any interest in getting past the midfield, noting that they sat back during the encounter.

“It wasn’t meant to be. There’s little to complain about,” Rodri told La 1 shortly after the game.

“We knew it was a game that required patience. They sat back, and they dropped back very quickly. We couldn’t put it in. We created chances, but couldn’t finish.

“The positive thing is that they barely created anything against us. We need to improve our finishing.”

Spain will now face Saudi Arabia in their next game this weekend.

World Cup 2026: They don’t get past midfield – Rodri slams Cape Verde

NWFL: Abia Angels get commendation for Super Six performance

The Abia state Government has commended Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, side Abia Angels for their impressive debut campaign in the Super Six playoff tournament.

Abia State Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Mr. Nwaobilor Ananaba, gave the commendation after the completion of the playoff competition.

Abia Angels finished the tournament in fourth position with five points.

Ananaba expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance throughout the competition.

“I must commend the players, coaches, and officials for their resilience throughout the games they played,” Ananaba stated after the competition in Port-Harcourt.

“They showed class, and I am hopeful they will get even better next season.”

Edo Queens were crowned the champions of the 2025-26 NWFL season.

NWFL: Abia Angels get commendation for Super Six performance

Transfer: Man City secure Malonga’s signature as Man Utd go for Summerville

Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Hermann Malonga as a new centre back from Paris Saint-Germain, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Malonga has accepted all terms offered by the Premier League giants and joins from PSG.

Meanwhile, in another development, Manchester United have identified West Ham United winger Crysencio Summerville as a potential signing.

According to The Athletic, the 24-year-old Dutchman is among the candidates the Red Devils are considering as a possible left-wing signing.

Summerville is valued by West Ham at £50m, and it’s yet to be seen if he will end up joining Michael Carrick’s side.

Transfer: Man City secure Malonga’s signature as Man Utd go for Summerville

‘I faced constant spiritual warfare in music industry’ – Nicki Minaj opens up

Famous rapper Nicki Minaj has claimed that there are powerful music figures making talented artists “almost invisible” if they don’t abide by their rules. 

She claimed that most of the challenges herself and other talented artists face in the music industry were orchestrated by those figures, whom she declined to name.

Speaking in a recent episode of The Bryce Crawford podcast, Minaj said those powerful music figures treat musicians like “properties” to make money for them and sabotage those who don’t work for them.

The rapper said she has faced “constant spiritual warfare” for not playing by the rules of those powerful music figures. 

Minaj said if she had known that the music industry was deeply spiritual, she would have come better prepared. 

“It was constant spiritual warfare. I wish I kind of knew sooner that this music industry was such a spiritual experience because I felt like I brought a knife to a gunfight,” she said. 

‘I faced constant spiritual warfare in music industry’ – Nicki Minaj opens up

Why we’re holding 18th Headies Awards in Canada – Organisers 

The organisers of the Headies have announced that the awards will be leaving Nigeria again, unveiling Canada as the host of the 18th edition. 

Recall that the awards first left Nigeria in 2022 for its 15th edition in Atlanta but returned to Lagos for the 17th edition in 2025. 

Speaking on Monday during “The Big Announcement” event held at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, Headies founder, Ayo Animashaun said the decision to hold the 18th Headies in Toronto, Canada, was highly economical. 

He explained that that although the main ceremony will take place in Toronto, it will run simultaneously with a live watch party in Lagos, where Nigerian fans will participate in the celebration and witness portions of the awards presentation as the event unfolds abroad.

Animashaun said, “Someone said Ayo, you are taking the Headies out of the country again, he said it doesn’t make sense. Tell me what makes sense. Does it make sense for us not to do it anymore? 

“So how do we fund it? We will have a watch Party in Lagos.”

Why we’re holding 18th Headies Awards in Canada – Organisers 

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