English club Charlton Athletic have confirmed that goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has received an invitation to join Nigeria's Super Eagles squad for their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches. According to Punch, the Super Eagles are scheduled to face Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau in the qualifiers. The invitation marks a potential international call-up for Okonkwo, who plays his club football with Charlton Athletic in England.

Plateau United technical adviser Gbenga Ogunbote has described his team as a work in progress despite their 1-0 victory over Kwara United in the NPFL. Alex Agahowa scored the winning goal for the Peace Boys in the matchday two fixture at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday. According to Ogunbote, his side played under pressure while hosting their first home game of the season.

Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 in Sunday's London derby at the Emirates Stadium, ending the visitors' unbeaten start to the Premier League season. Chelsea took the lead after just two minutes through Morgan Rogers, but Mikel Arteta's reigning champions responded quickly, with Kai among the scorers as the hosts overturned the deficit, according to the report.

Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 in a Premier League match on Sunday, according to TimesLIVE Sport. Chelsea scored inside the opening two minutes, but the defending champions recovered to secure the win. The report describes the result as Arsenal passing their biggest test so far in their title defence.

Former Nigeria captain Troost-Ekong has expressed the opinion that Stanley Nwabali should have remained at Chippa United to enhance his chances of being selected for the Super Eagles. Troost-Ekong's comments suggest that staying with the club could have been more beneficial for Nwabali's international career.

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has rewarded Edo Queen FC with ₦50 million following their victory in a recent tournament. According to PM News, Okpebholo described the achievement as significant for both the Edo people and Nigeria, praising the players for their resilience and fighting spirit throughout the competition. The cash reward recognises the team's success and underscores the state government's support for women's football and sporting excellence in Edo State.