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Akor Nets Winner for Sevilla as Fulham’s Nigerian Contingent Suffer Setback.
Nigerian striker Akor Adams delivered a moment of brilliance for Sevilla, coming off the bench to score a late winner in their 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga. According to Nivo News, Adams replaced Isaac Romero in the 69th minute and struck three minutes from time to register his first goal of the season. His compatriot Chidera Ejuke was an unused substitute. The crucial win lifted Sevilla to eighth on the league table with 10 points from seven matches.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In England, it was a disappointing outing for Fulham’s Nigerian contingent as Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, and Samuel Chukwueze all featured in a 3-1 defeat to Aston Villa. Bassey played the full game but was booked in the 55th minute, while Iwobi was withdrawn after 65 minutes. Chukwueze came on in the 80th minute but could not make an impact as the Cottagers slipped to 11th place with eight points from six matches.
Elsewhere in Germany, Super Eagles defender Kevin Akpoguma remained on the bench during Hoffenheim’s 1-1 draw at Freiburg, leaving them in 10th position with seven points.
In France, the highly anticipated clash between Nigerian internationals Terem Moffi of OGC Nice and Moses Simon of Paris FC ended in a 1-1 stalemate. Both players started but failed to score, with Moffi substituted in the 75th minute and Simon exiting in stoppage time.
Meanwhile in Turkey, Ibrahim Olawoyin endured a frustrating evening as Rizespor fell 2-1 at home to Kasimpasa. He was introduced in the 76th minute but withdrawn just nine minutes later.
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Arrival in Poland: The Super Falconets of Nigeria have landed in Poland to finalize their preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, following their initial build-up and friendly matches in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Squad and Warm-up Matches: Head coach Moses Aduku, who finalized his 21-player squad right before departure, will use upcoming warm-up games against hosts Poland and the Korea Republic to test his players.
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Group Stage Schedule: Drawn into Group F, Nigeria kicks off against Spain on Monday, September 7 at Arena Sosnowiec, takes on China at the same venue three days later, and finishes the group stage against New Caledonia on Sunday, September 13 at Stadion Miejski ŁKS.
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National Pride: The Falconets stand as the sole Nigerian national football team to qualify for an international tournament in 2026, following the qualification misses of the Super Eagles, Super Falcons, and the men’s U-20 team.
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HEALTH BOMBSHELL: Amaechi Confesses To Paying Pregnant Women Cash To Storm Antenatal Clinics!.
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Incentivizing Healthcare: Speaking at the ‘Her Health, Her Power Conference Africa 2026’ in Abuja, African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential running mate Rotimi Amaechi shared that he previously paid pregnant women ₦10,000 each to attend antenatal care during his tenure as Rivers State governor.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Tackling Maternal Mortality: Amaechi explained that this cash incentive was implemented to address Rivers State’s poor standing as the second-highest on the maternal-child mortality index, prompting his administration to build village health centers and staff them with doctors and nurses.
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Attracting Attendance Through Economy: He noted that the financial incentive ensured health centers were packed every Friday, acknowledging that the women were largely motivated by the money, which highlights how women’s health is deeply tied to economic growth.
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Broader Support for Women: Emphasizing that female health cannot improve under a poor economy, Amaechi stressed the need for politicians to prioritize women’s education, noting that educated women make better leaders and that about 40 percent of women in Nigeria’s global economy are farmers.
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Final Hospital Visit: Veteran Nollywood actor Yinka Quadri shared a heartfelt tribute revealing the final words of his close friend and colleague, Taiwo Hassan (Ogogo), who passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at age 66 after battling stage-four cancer.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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A Heartwarming Reassurance: During Quadri’s visit to the hospital, he struggled to hold back tears, but Ogogo reassured him by saying, “Yinka, don’t cry. Nothing bad will happen to me,” to which Quadri replied, “Yes, Amen.”
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A Strong 42-Year Bond: Quadri noted that their friendship began in 1984, remaining solid despite external attempts to cause division, and emphasized that they never publicly spoke ill of each other.
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Gratitude and Final Farewell: Expressing grief over the irreplaceable vacuum left behind, Quadri also thanked God that Ogogo did not suffer through a prolonged illness that would have required public financial assistance for his care.
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