We Lost To Hull City Due To Poor Finishing -Taiwo Awoniyi

The Nigeria International Taiwo Awoniyi has blamed poor finishing as the reason for the defeat to Hull City.

Hull City lost to the Tigers at home, the Coventry Building Society Arena on Saturday with a lone goal scored in the 82 minutes of the match by Liam Millar.

Taiwo Awoniyi and his team created many chances during the game but they were denied by the Hull City goalkeeper, Konstantinos Tzolakis and he even saved Awoniyi from close range in the first half.

In his response after the match, Taiwo Awoniyi said that the team needed to improve on their finishing. He further said that “We did quite good in terms of having the ball; unfortunately, they had that great counter-attack and they took their chance”. It is on us to take our chances as well,” the striker told Coventry media.

Courts Should Not Determine 2027 Election Winners – Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, on Wednesday declared that courts should not be allowed to determine the winners of elections in Nigeria.

Falana insisted that the involvement of the judiciary in Nigeria’s democratic process should be limited because it’s making a mockery of the citizen’s choices.

Speaking on Arise Television’s Sunrise Daily, the activist lawyer noted that there are no indications that the judiciary is positioned to address the challenges that could arise in the 2027 general elections.

According to Falana: “There is no indication yet that the Nigerian judiciary is positioned to address some of the challenges that may emanate with respect to some of the elections likely to take place in January and February next year.

“For me, the first matter to address is the role of the judiciary in the electoral process in Nigeria. We must stop the practice whereby the court determine the winners of the election in Nigeria.”

Falana insisted that the judiciary should not be allowed to hide under technicalities to make a mockery of those duly elected by Nigerians.

He stressed on the need for the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and relevant stakeholders to ensure the conduct of proper elections devoid of electoral irregularities.

Falana added: “We just had an election in Osun State, forget all the shortcomings, at the end of the day, the beauty of it will be that the governorship election will not go to court because the people have decided, they have elected their leader so no court should be allowed to hide under technicalities to make a mockery of the popular choice of the people.

“So for me, the role of the judiciary must have to be extremely limited in the democratic process in our country. Again that depends on the media, INEC, and all concerned Nigerians to ensure that elections are conducted, no fake results are announced, so that you limit the area that people might want to go to tribunal, the regular court, or the appellate court. We must start with the conduct of good elections so that our courts are limited in the democratic process.”

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Yaya Toure To Coach UEFA Champions League Club

Slovan Bratislava head coach, Yaya Touré has become the first African to qualify a team for the league phase of the UEFA Champions League.

This follows their 2-1 win over Celje in extra time of the play-off tie on Wednesday night.

The result meant that Slovan won the tie 3-2 on aggregate.

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They will now be among the 36 teams in Thursday’s draw.

Touré was appointed in July on a three-year contract, and this is his first managerial job.

Nigeria’s Ndubuisi Egbo had already made history in 2020 when he became the first African to manage a club in the Champions League with KF Tirana.

However, Egbo’s team did not make it into the league phase.

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It is hurts to leave Arsenal: Gabriel Martineli

Martineli agent: ” It broke our hearts, Gabby was in love with Arsenal, he came as a child but he is leaving as a man. He always wanted to be where his heart Belong to and that was Arsenal, he use to tell me that one day he will be One of the iconic Arsenal player and one of the the Arsenal legend.

It’s very painful, Gabby isn’t okay since he was informed by Mikel Arteta about his move to Al Hilal, it was always his dream to play at Arsenal and to win everything here, it was just the beginning, he had started enjoying the fruits of his hard work, but it’s sad he is leaving without fulfilling all his dreams, winning EPL was just the beginning.

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We just want to thank Arsenal for the good opportunity you gave Gabby when he was here, you introduce him to those platform that made him to be whom he is today. It’s club decision, we can’t go against it because we have nothing to do. Gabby will leave and he will no longer play for the Gooners again, we will miss you, we love you Arsenal, we love you fans.”

WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Eliminated After 1-0 Defeat To Cameroun

Nigeria have been eliminated from the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nation, WAFCON, following a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon.

The two West African rivals clashed in a quarter-final fixture on Sunday evening.

The game was decided by a stunning free-kick scored by Myriam Maéva Nyadjou Wamen in the 19th minute.

Although the Super Falcons battled to get an equalizer and take the game to extra time, they failed to find the back of the net.

The result means that Justine Madugu’s ladies will not defend the title they won against Morocco at the last WAFCON.

Nigeria will now play South Africa on Thursday in Casablanca, with a place in the Inter-Confederation playoff tournament at stake.

Super Falcons Arrived Casablanca Ahead Quarter Finals Against Cameroun

Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to arrive in Casablanca on Friday ahead of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-final clash against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon.

The last-eight encounter will take place at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Sunday, with kick-off scheduled for 6 p.m. Nigerian time.

The defending champions held a training session at the ASFAR Training Centre in Rabat on Friday morning as they stepped up preparations for the crucial fixture.

Should they progress to the semi-finals, Justine Madugu’s side will return to Rabat to face either hosts Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses or defending champions South Africa’s Banyana Banyana.

Argentina Face FIFA Punishment Over Banner Display After 2-1 Victory Against England

According to a report by Metro on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Argentina could face FIFA punishment after their players displayed a banner referencing the Falkland Islands following their World Cup semi-final victory over England.

Argentina secured a place in Sunday’s World Cup final after defeating England 2-1 in a dramatic encounter in Atlanta. The defending champions came from behind after Anthony Gordon gave England the lead in the 55th minute, with Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez scoring late goals to complete the comeback.

However, celebrations after the match have attracted attention after Argentina midfielder Giovani Lo Celso held up a banner with the message “Las Malvinas son Argentinas”, which translates as “The Falklands are Argentine”

The banner refers to the long-running dispute between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands, including the 74-day war in 1982 which resulted in the deaths of 255 British servicemen and 649 Argentinian personnel.

Throughout the World Cup, Argentina players and supporters have included references to the Falkland Islands in songs. Ahead of the semi-final, Argentina midfielder Rodrigo De Paul addressed the subject, saying the team remembered those who died but insisted the match against England was still a football contest.

Following the victory, Argentina’s players displayed the banner as they celebrated reaching the final, where they will face Spain. England, meanwhile, will play France in the third-place play-off.

FIFA regulations prohibit political statements at matches organised by the governing body. The organisation’s rules state that political or provocative messages are not permitted inside stadiums.

Argentina have previously faced punishment for displaying a similar message. In 2014, the Argentine Football Association was fined £19,540 after players held up a banner with the same wording before a friendly match against Slovenia.

At the time, FIFA confirmed that the punishment was issued after the AFA was found to have breached regulations relating to political actions and team misconduct.

The issue comes after a tense semi-final between England and Argentina, which saw emotions run high both during and after the match.

Argentina will now prepare for their World Cup final against Spain on Sunday as they aim to defend the title they won in 2022, while England will face France in the third-place play-off on Saturday.

World Cup 2026: Arsenal Defender Hincapie Sent Off For Covering Mouth

According to a report by Mirror on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Arsenal defender Piero Hincapié has become the second player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to receive a red card under the tournament’s new rule against covering the mouth while speaking during a confrontation.

The Ecuador centre back was dismissed during his side’s 2-0 defeat to Mexico in their Round of 32 clash at the Estadio Azteca on Tuesday, as Ecuador’s World Cup campaign came to an end.

The incident occurred deep into stoppage time when Hincapié approached Mexico striker Santiago Giménez during a heated exchange. Television replays showed the Arsenal defender appearing to cover his mouth with his hand while speaking to the forward.
Giménez immediately alerted referee Slavko Vinčić, who reviewed the incident on the pitchside VAR monitor. Following a brief check, the referee produced a straight red card, making Hincapié only the second player to be sent off under the competition’s newly enforced regulation.

The dismissal capped a frustrating evening for Ecuador, who were already trailing after goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez secured Mexico’s passage to the last 16 with a comfortable 2-0 victory.

Mexico will now face either England or DR Congo in the next round as they continue their bid for World Cup glory.

Hincapié joins former Newcastle United F.C. midfielder Miguel Almirón as the only players sent off for the offence at this year’s tournament. Almirón became the first player dismissed under the rule during Paraguay’s group-stage victory over Turkiye.

The latest incident highlights FIFA’s strict enforcement of the regulation, with match officials using VAR to review potential violations before issuing disciplinary action.

Akara Business Is More Honourable Than Internet Fraud: Ossai Ovie Success

Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State Governor Ossai Ovie Success, has sparked debate on social media after stating that engaging in akara and kulikuli businesses is a more honorable and rewarding option than participating in internet fraud, popularly known as Yahoo, or prostitution.

Ovie made the statement in a post shared on his X account after purchasing roadside akara. Accompanying a photo of himself with the snack, he urged Nigerians to embrace small-scale businesses and self-reliance instead of illegal or immoral activities.

According to him, akara and kulikuli businesses remain profitable because they attract customers from every social class, including market traders, civil servants, business executives and other professionals. He argued that many people who are committed to the trade earn substantial incomes every month.

To support his position, Ovie recalled that the mother of one of his secondary school classmates had built more than three houses through akara sales by 2002. He also noted that some Nigerian women have successfully expanded their kulikuli businesses by exporting the product to countries such as Canada. He stressed that countless families have financed their children’s education, acquired properties and sustained their livelihoods through such ventures.

His comments come amid discussions surrounding recent remarks by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who encouraged Nigerians to consider small businesses like akara frying and roasted corn vending as viable sources of income. Ovie defended the First Lady, saying her message had been misinterpreted and should instead be viewed as an encouragement for hard work, resilience and self-reliance.

The post has since attracted mixed reactions online. While many users praised his emphasis on entrepreneurship and the dignity of labour, others argued that promoting small businesses should not replace conversations about job creation, economic growth and broader employment opportunities in the country.

Regina Daniels Get Half of Her Ex- Husband Properties After Divorce

A viral video featuring Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has stirred widespread reactions on social media after she appeared to suggest that she received half of her ex-husband’s property following a divorce.

In the clip making the rounds online, the actress was seen dancing and celebrating while a caption on the video read: “Married at age 19, divorced at 24, collect half of his property.”

The video quickly attracted the attention of many Nigerians, with social media users debating the implication of the statement and sharing differing opinions on marriage, divorce and property rights.
One user, identified as June, wrote: “I like as you de happy now o and Twitter feminist de behind you. Time will tell 😂 and I know say you de create your own happiness too sha but sha continue, we gather de.”

Another user, Gabzy, expressed concerns over the message conveyed in the video, saying: “Did she think men will see this video and have property under their name and once you divorce u collect his property. Men are now Hakimi oooh. I no fit get property register under my name because those women now are gold diggers.”

Julius also questioned the actress’s age claim, writing: “I thought you said you were 17. But na for this country you collect na.”

Joseph added: “Omo nothing dey enticing for your body like fr, everything about you scream old men.”