Barcelona striker Gabriel Jesus has revealed that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta banned him from first-team training ahead of his move to the LaLiga champions this summer. According to the Daily Post, Arteta did not select the Brazilian for Arsenal's first two matches of the season, and Jesus ended his four-year spell with the Gunners by completing a cut-price £8.6 million transfer to Barcelona.

Super Eagles player Victor Osimhen has reportedly suggested that Galatasaray consider signing Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare as a backup striker. This recommendation highlights Osimhen's support for his fellow countryman in the football transfer market.

Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi, Stanley Nwabali and other footballers were among the winners at the 2026 Nigeria Pitch Awards, according to Channels Television. Osimhen was also named King of the Pitch, while Paris Saint-Germain Féminine and Super Falcons forward Rasheedat Ajibade won the Queen of the Pitch award. The awards recognise outstanding performances by Nigerian footballers and those connected to the country's game over the past season.

Arsenal have been nominated for Club of the Year at the 2026 Ballon d'Or awards after Mikel Arteta's side won their first Premier League title in 22 years. The Gunners feature on a five-club shortlist alongside European champions Paris Saint-Germain, who defeated Arsenal in the Champions League final in May. PSG are reported to have secured back-to-back Champions League titles, positioning them as strong contenders for the award, according to Leadership.

Trabzonspor has blocked Paul Onuachu's potential contract with Al Ahli, which was worth €22 million per year. As a result, Victor Osimhen remains the highest-paid player from Nigeria.

France Football has announced the nominees for the 2026 Coach of the Year awards, part of the Ballon d'Or ceremony, with five managers shortlisted in both the men's and women's categories. Arsenal's Mikel Arteta and Paris Saint-Germain's Luis Enrique are among the leading men's nominees. According to Leadership, the prizes, named in honour of legendary Dutch coach Johan Cruyff, recognise coaches whose tactical excellence and achievements delivered outstanding success during the previous season.