Ikorodu City have completed the signing of midfielder Adam Abdulraman, DAILY POST reports.
Abdulraman joined the Oga Boys from Abuja-based Mahanaim FC.
He put pen to paper on a two-year contract.
Abdulraman becomes the club’s first arrival ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
DAILY POST recalls that Ikorodu City earlier promoted academy graduate Ikechukwu Junior to the senior team.
Ikorodu City are expected to welcome more new faces to the team’s as the new season approaches.
Super Eagles winger Olakunle Olusegun has sealed a permanent transfer to Russian Premier League outfit FC Rostov, DAILY POST reports.
Olusegun inked up with FC Rostov from another Russian side Krasnodar.
The details of the deal was not disclosed by both clubs.
The 24-year-old spent last season on loan at Nizhny Novgorod, netting five times in 26 league appearances.
Olusegun arrived Krasnodar from Danish club Fremad Amager in April 2022.
He registered 12 goals , and eight assists in 100 appearances for the Bulls.
The talented winger has been capped twice by Nigeria.
Former Chelsea goalkeeper, Petr Cech, has listed two major reasons why England lost 2-1 against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final fixture earlier this week.
Argentina came from behind to beat the Three Lions and qualify for the World Cup final.
However, Cech believes England lost against Argentina because their manager, Thomas Tuchel, decided to play five defenders at the back and also the Three Lions players who failed to handle pressure towards the closing stages of the match.
“He [Tuchel] wanted to play with five at the back so they would have the advantage defensively,” Cech told FlashScore.
“But they couldn’t step up out of the second line or put pressure on the ball, and in the end, that buried them. It looks strange when a team like England let themselves get pinned back like that.
“On the other hand, I think the players couldn’t handle the weight of the moment, and the closing stages of the match got away from them.”
World Cup: Petr Cech lists two major reasons why England lost to Argentina
Nasarawa United have wrapped up the signing of defender Ahmed Family, DAILY POST reports.
Family joined the Solid Miners on a two-year contract.
The defender is expected to add more defensive qualities to Mbwas Mangut’s led side this season.
Family will serve as a direct replacement for Adekunle Samuel, who left the Lafia-based club for Barau FC.
Nasarawa United will continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2026-27 season.
The 2026 President Federation Cup semi finalist failed to secure a continental ticket last season.
The planned pre-2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, international friendly between Nigeria’s Super Falcons and Ghana’s Black Queens has been called off.
According to information available on the Super Falcons’ official X account, the game was called off due to unforeseen circumstances.
The match had earlier been scheduled to take place at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Saturday.
It was intended to serve as preparation for both teams ahead of the 2026 WAFCON finals.
The Super Falcons set up camp in Casablanca on Monday in preparation for the tournament.
Justine Madugu’s side will begin the defence of their title against the Scorchers of Malawi at the Al Madina Stadium in Rabat on
Argentina were baffled by Thomas Tuchel’s strategic decisions during their 2-1 win over England in the 2026 semi-final match on Wednesday, as reported by The Independent.
The publication stated that the reigning champions were taken aback by the Three Lions manager’s decision to adopt a defensive formation after taking a 1-0 lead in the match.
The clash between England and Argentina truly met expectations, as both teams delivered an exceptionally intense performance in the 2026 semifinals.
The intensity was such that neither team managed to score in the first half, despite the high calibre of players on the field.
The pivotal moment of the match occurred shortly after the second half began when Anthony Gordon skillfully finished past Emiliano Martinez, giving England a 1-0 lead in the 55th minute.
Following this goal, Thomas Tuchel opted for a more defensive approach, instructing his players to drop back and form a low defensive block.
In an effort to safeguard the lead, the coach made additional substitutions, bringing on Ezri Konsa for Anthony Gordon, Dan Burn for Reece James, and Nico O’Reilly for Declan Rice. Argentina recognized England’s reluctance to press forward and decided to go all out in their attack.
The Albiceleste implemented offensive substitutions and began to launch a series of aggressive attacks against the Three Lions. By the 85th minute, they finally equalized when Lionel Messi assisted Enzo Fernandez, who unleashed a powerful shot that found the back of the net.
Argentina continued their relentless assault on Thomas Tuchel’s side even after levelling the score.
The South American team began delivering numerous threatening crosses into the opponent’s penalty area until they secured the winning goal in injury time. Once again, Lionel Messi was the architect, providing a precise cross for Lautaro Martinez to head in and clinch the victory.
World Cup: Argentina baffled by Thomas Tuchel’s decision during 2-1 over England
Akor Adams is expected to undergo medicals at Venezia this weekend ahead of his transfer to the Serie A club, DAILY POST reports.
Venezia have already reached agreement with Spanish club Sevilla for the transfer of Adams.
Sevilla will receive €16 million as transfer fee for the Nigeria international.
The 26-year-old will be excluded from Sevilla’s squad for Sunday’s friendly against Wislaw Krakow.
Adams is expected to join Giovanni Stroppa’s team at the start of the upcoming week.
Venezia were promoted to Serie A last season.
Atletico Madrid CEO, Miguel Angel Gil Marin, has said the LaLiga club doesn’t want to sell Julian Alvarez and would not even accept £170m (€200m) for the forward.
In a video message posted on the club’s social media channels, Gil Marin directly addressed Barcelona president Joan Laporta after his public comments about Alvarez.
Gil Marin said: “My position is clear. The club’s intention is clear.
“We have made it known to the player, the fans, and the Barcelona president.
“I have no doubt that Atletico is the right place in the world for Julian and that Julian is the perfect centre-forward for Atletico Madrid.
“We want him to stay with us.
“I recently heard comments from the president that the offer he had made to Atletico Madrid was not unlimited, and the only possible response is that our answer certainly is.
“We do not want to sell him and we did not accept the €100m offer, nor would we accept one of €150m or €200m.”
Alvarez’s contract at Atletico includes a £426m (€500m) release clause.
Transfer: It’s the right place for him – Atletico release statement on Alvarez’s future
Swedish club AIK have completed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Oreoluwa Agbenla, DAILY POST reports.
Agbenla joins from Nigerian club, Beyond Limits FC, on a deal that runs until 31 December 2030.
The 18-year-old is expected to feature for the club’s youth team, from where he is expected to graduate to the senoir side.
The midfielder was scouted by AIK during the Gothia Cup in 2025.
Agbenla will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of Zadok Yohanna, who made a big impact at AIK before moving to Premier League club, Brighton & Hove Albion.
He has been granted a work permit to play in Sweden.
Transfer: Nigerian youngster seals four-year deal with AIK Stockholm
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has said that he will adopt a neutral position for the final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
Spain and Argentina are poised to compete at the New York New Jersey Stadium for the coveted trophy.
Mamdani addressed the media at City Hall when he was asked about his support for either team in the final.
He stated that he does not favor either team, as his support tends to lead to their defeat, and expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming match between Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi.
He said, “Honestly, everyone I supported has lost, so I feel like whoever I mention will end up losing, you know. What I can say is that this World Cup has been remarkable, and as someone who considers himself technologically savvy and capable of distinguishing between AI and real images, I initially thought the image of Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal was AI-generated.
“I don’t know if you’ve seen this image, but Lamine Yamal was selected from a group of children for a photo where he was bathed by Lionel Messi as a child.
“There exists a photo of Lionel Messi and baby Lamine Yamal in a bathtub, and now these two are set to compete this Sunday in New York City in New Jersey, which is quite extraordinary. So I’m looking forward to it, and I will give the typical politician’s response; I’m eager for a great match,” he said.
The 2026 World Cup, which commenced on June 11 at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, is scheduled to conclude at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. Out of 104 matches, 102 have already been played, leaving just two games to complete the tournament.
Mamdani’s New York will host the final, where South American champions Argentina will face off against European champions Spain in a quest for dominance. The two teams were originally slated to meet in the Finalissima earlier this year, but will now confront each other on the most prestigious platform of all.
World Cup: ‘I thought video of Messi bathing Yamal was AI’ – New York Mayor on Argentina vs Spain
