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Millwall Block Femi Azeez Super Eagles Call-Up Shock

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5 months ago

June 2, 2026

Femi Azeez Super Eagles call-up block as Millwall reportedly prevent winger from Nigeria duty amid transfer interest from Premier League clubs

Millwall Football Club, English Championship side, have reportedly blocked winger Femi Azeez from joining the Nigeria national team ahead of upcoming international friendlies against Poland and Portugal, according to reports on Monday, 2 June 2026.

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Femi Azeez Super Eagles call-up block comes shortly after the 24-year-old forward was drafted into the national team setup as a replacement for Samuel Chukwueze, following an impressive showing at the Unity Cup invitational tournament.

Azeez, who recently made a strong debut for the Super Eagles by scoring a brace against Zimbabwe, had been expected to continue his international involvement as Nigeria prepared for the European friendlies.

However, Millwall are said to have intervened due to ongoing transfer developments involving the player, with the club prioritising his availability amid growing interest from several Premier League sides.

Reports indicate that Millwall recently rejected a €20 million offer from Ipswich Town for the former Watford winger, underlining their reluctance to lose him during a key phase of the transfer window.

The Femi Azeez Super Eagles call-up block also comes amid reported interest from Bournemouth and Brighton & Hove Albion, both of whom are believed to be monitoring the player’s progress closely.

The situation places Nigeria’s coaching setup in a difficult position as squad planning continues ahead of the international fixtures, with club and country tensions once again highlighted in European football.

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Neither Millwall nor the Nigeria Football Federation has issued an official statement regarding the reported decision at the time of filing this report.

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Sanwo-Olu Surprises Wife Ibijoke With Flowers at Women’s Conference

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6 hours ago

October 27, 2026

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Sanwo-Olu surprises wife Ibijoke with flowers and shares a kiss at COWLSO’s 26th Annual National Women’s Conference in Lagos

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu surprised his wife, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, with flowers before sharing a kiss with her at the opening ceremony of the 26th Annual National Women’s Conference in Lagos on Tuesday.

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The event was organised by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) under the theme, “Anchored in Purpose: Be the Blueprint.”

Sanwo-Olu presented the flowers to his wife during his speech at the conference, which brings together women and leaders for discussions and activities focused on women’s empowerment and leadership.

“On behalf of COWLSO and everything that is decent, we want to appreciate you, we want to honour you,” the governor said.

The couple subsequently shared a kiss as Nigerian singer 2Baba’s song, “African Queen”, played at the event.

The conference aims to inspire women, empower leaders and promote a purposeful future through discussions and activities centred on women’s development.