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Akor Adams dismisses Sevilla exit reports amid transfer speculation
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Super Eagles striker Akor Adams has dismissed reports linking him with a summer exit from Sevilla, stating he is happy at the Spanish club and not focused on transfer speculation. The 26-year-old, currently with the Nigerian squad, addressed rumors suggesting he might leave Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán this summer. Marseille has been identified as a serious suitor, reportedly preparing an offer around €18m, though Sevilla values him closer to €25m and is not in a hurry to sell. Adams told Footy-Africa that he has not heard anything about a transfer and that rumors are part of football, but he is focused on his contract with Sevilla after a difficult but ultimately successful season. Adams arrived at Sevilla from Montpellier in January and, after a challenging start, finished the 2025/26 campaign with 10 goals and three assists in 32 appearances, playing a key role in keeping Sevilla in La Liga. This performance has attracted interest from clubs in England, Saudi Arabia, and France. Marseille sees Adams as a priority signing for their summer rebuild, leveraging his previous experience in French football. La Liga’s financial regulations require Sevilla to generate revenue from player sales before registering new signings, which could influence future decisions. For now, Adams remains focused on his international duties, and Sevilla shows no urgency to move him.
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Must ReadMrs. Olabisi Joseph, President of the Nigeria School Sport Federation NSSF, has been elected Continental President for Africa of the International School Sport Federation ISF. Her election took place during the 2026 ISF General Assembly in Belgrade, Serbia, where 79 votes were cast by 82 attending countries. This marks a historic moment as she is the first African woman and the first woman in ISF history to hold a continental leadership position. The NSSF, through its Secretary-General Ijeoma Olopade, congratulated Joseph and pledged full support for her tenure, emphasizing her role in advancing school sports for African children. Joseph previously made history in 2019 as the first female president of the NSSF, winning unopposed, and was re-elected for a second term in 2024.
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