EPL: Mikel Arteta reveals decision on sacking Odegaard as Arsenal captain

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3 months ago

May 10, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta, has taken his stance on sacking Martin Odegaard as the captain of his team.

There have been rumours claiming that Martin Odegaard could be stripped of the Arsenal captain’s armband.

This is following Arsenal’s series of disappointing performances and exit from the Champions League.

The Athletic reports that these claims are baseless and the Norwegian will retain the armband next season.

The midfielder was sidelined with a knee injury for nearly three months after he started the season.

However, the former Real Madrid midfielder’s performance has wavered of late as he has scored just one goal in the Premier League since the turn of the year.

Odegaard’s was not his real self across the two legs of Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final clash with Paris Saint-Germain.

He was not able to impact both legs of the game both at the Emirates, and the Parc des Princes.

Arsenal fell to a 1-0 loss against the Ligue 1 giants in London in the first leg.

Mark Lawrenson had asked Arteta to strip the Norwegian of captaincy and give it to Declan Rice.

The Athletic had claimed that Arsenal fairly certain that the Norwegian will still be the Arsenal captain at the start of next season.

Odegaard was named Arsenal captain in 20022 following the departure of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette from the Emirates Stadium.

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Super Falcons coach Madugu honoured with chieftaincy title

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5 hours ago

August 3, 2025

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Super Falcons head coach, Madugu has been conferred a chieftaincy title in Adamawa State, Ekwutosblog reports.

Madugu was conferred the title, Nzo’vwapatu Bachama by his royal majesty, Daniel Shaga Ismaila, who is the ruler of Bachama Kingdom.

Ismailia received Madugu in his palace on Sunday.

The Bachama Kingdom is located in Numan Local Government area of Adamawa State.

Madugu led the Super Falcons to win a record- extending 10th title at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

They defeated hosts Atlas Lionesses of Morocco 3-2 in the final last week Sunday.

Madugu was also hosted by the Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri this week.

Fintiri gifted him N50m and a three bed room apartment.

Transfer: Partey’s next club after leaving Arsenal revealed

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7 hours ago

August 3, 2025

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Ex-Arsenal midfielder, Thomas Partey, is on the verge of signing for Villarreal.

The 32-year-old became a free agent after his contract with the Gunners expired in June.

According to The Athletic, Partey has now undergone a medical and is expected to sign a two-year deal with the Spanish club through to 2027.

The move would represent Partey’s return to Spain to continue his career, having played for Atletico Madrid before joining Arsenal.

On July 4, Partey was charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

The Ghana international denies the charges.

The investigation first started in February 2022, but he continued playing for Arsenal before his contract expired.

Partey is scheduled to appear before the Westminster Magistrates Court on Tuesday, August 5.

Uzodimma honours Imo extraction of Super Falcons with land, cash gifts

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10 hours ago

August 3, 2025

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Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has honored the Imo-born players of the Super Falcons, Nigeria’s women’s national football team, with a plot of land and a cash gift of N30 million each. This gesture comes after the team’s historic win at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, where they defeated the host nation 3-2.

The beneficiaries of the governor’s generosity include:
Players:
Chiamaka Nnadozie: Goalkeeper
Jennifer Echegini
Tochukwu Oluchi
Chinwendu Ihezuo
Osinachi Ohale
Michelle Alozie
Ifeoma Onumonu
Technical Team Members : Also received a plot of land and N30 million each

Governor Uzodimma expressed his joy and pride in the team’s achievement, stating that it brings honor to Imo State and Nigeria. He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for setting the pace in celebrating excellent performance and assured that Imo State will continue to support and promote excellence.

The governor also challenged women and young girls to strive for excellence, emphasizing the importance of sports development in the state. The event was attended by prominent Imo State personalities, including the Deputy Governor, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru, and the Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chike Olemgbe.

This gesture is part of the state’s efforts to domesticate and celebrate the team’s feat, recognizing the players’ talent, discipline, and determination.

Earlier, President Tinubu had honored the entire team with N150 million, a three-bedroom house, and the national honor of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).