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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Friday said the sins of the Super Eagles have been forgiven.

Wike disclosed that former Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo, informed him that the Nigerian team have vowed to qualify for the next World Cup.

He spoke during the official Commissioning of the Collector Roads 01 and 02 to link Mabushi Bus Terminal and Ahmadu Bello way in Mabushi District of the FCT.

Wike said, “Let me particularly greet our friends who in their own days made Nigeria proud, Joseph Yobo and Emmanuel Babayaro.

“I want to announce to this audience that Yobo told me yesterday that he has communicated our message to the Super Eagles and they have told him that this would be the last time such a mistake would occur.

“That the subsequent World Cup, Nigeria would be there, so their sins have been forgiven.”

World Cup 2026: Your sins forgiven – Wike tells Super Eagles

Nigeria goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali,, has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, DAILY POST reports.

According to the South African news outlet, soccerladuma.co.za, a club in Saudi Arabia has a keen interest in Nwabali.

Clubs in Israel had been monitoring the shot stopper’s situation but he is now set for a move to Saudi Arabia.

The deal is expected to be finalised before the start of the new season.

Nwabali has been without a club since leaving South African club Chippa United in February.

The 30-year-old is now set to get his career back on track after a few months of inactivity.

Transfer: Nwabali set to join Saudi club

Sporting Lagos has completed the signing of midfielder Valentine Ugwu for the 2026-27 season, DAILY POST reports.

The midfielder joined Sporting Lagos from Abia Warriors.

Ugwu’s arrival adds depth to Sporting Lagos’ midfield ahead of the new Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season.

Ugwu netted once in 14 NPFL appearances for Abia Warriors last season.

Sporting Lagos are expected to strengthen their squad with more new players to compete favourably in the NPFL.

They are making a return to the NPFL after few years in the Nigeria National League, NNL.

NPFL: Sporting Lagos sign Ugwu from Abia Warriors

Sevilla have rejected an offer from Serie A new boys Venezia for Akor Adams, DAILY POST reports.

The bid, according to transferfeed, was under €10 million.

Sevilla are demanding a fee between €20 and €30 million for the Nigerian international.

The Rojiblancos signed Adams from Ligue 1 club Montpellier for €6 million in January 2025.

Ligue 1 giants Olympic Marseille are also reportedly interested in the striker.

Adams registered 10 goals, and three assists in 32 appearances for Sevilla last season.

The 26-year-old has three years left on his contract with the club.

Transfer: Sevilla rejects Venezia’s bid for Adams

Former France striker, Thierry Henry, has singled out five African countries for special praise amid the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament.

Henry said it’s nice what the likes of South Africa, Ghana, Cape Verde, Morocco and Ivory Coast are doing at the World Cup.

The Arsenal legend spoke on Fox after Ivory Coast defeated Curacao 2-0 in their final game encounter on Thursday to qualify for the Round of 32 knockout stage.

“We have to give a shout-out to the African teams. South Africa, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Cape Verde and Morocco,” Henry said.

“It’s nice to see what the African teams are doing in this tournament.”

When asked by former Sweden striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, if “the World Cup for the African team?”

Henry responded, “We will see.”

World Cup: ‘Nice what they’re doing’ – Thierry Henry singles out five African countries