Nigerian athletes made a bright start to their respective campaigns at the 2026 CAA African Senior Athletics Championships in Ghana, qualifying for the next round of their track and field events, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. World record holder Tobi Amusan…

The Refereeing Development Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has suspended a referee, Yakubu Adamu, from all league and football matters, DAILY POST reports. According to information made available on the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, official X account,…

A 16-team grassroots football competition organised by Nigerian travel brand The9jaboy is set to begin on Wednesday (today) in Lagos as part of efforts to discover young talents and promote youth development. The tournament, scheduled to hold between Wednesday, May…

Former Chelsea player Joe Cole has recommended that the Blues acquire three new players, all over the age of 30, to support their young squad in the upcoming season. Under BlueCo’s ownership, Chelsea has implemented a strategy focused on signing…

Nigeria Premier Football League side Abia Warriors have suspended technical adviser Imama Amapakabo and chief coach Bethel Oji over alleged acts of insubordination, with former Super Eagles goalkeeper Ike Shorunmu immediately placed in temporary charge of the club, PUNCH Sports…

The Super Falcons will now take on a qualified team to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in a friendly next month after their training tour to the United Kingdom was called off. Justine Madugu’s side were scheduled to…

Jake Paul’s future in combat sports is hanging in the balance after the YouTuber-turned-boxer admitted he may not be able to fight again as the injury he suffered against Anthony Joshua last year is yet to heal. Paul took a…

Ademola Lookman scored as Atlético Madrid returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over CA Osasuna in Tuesday’s LaLiga clash at El Sadar. The result came as a timely response from Diego Simeone’s side after back-to-back defeats against Arsenal…

Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes, has urged the Red Devils to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest when the summer transfer window opens. Scholes admitted that he would be very satisfied if Elliot is paired with Kobbie Mainoo in Man…

Nigeria Football Federation president Ibrahim Gusau has expressed concern over the country’s football infrastructure, saying the Super Eagles and other national teams continue to suffer from a lack of suitable stadiums for training and international matches, The PUNCH reports. Gusau…

Arsenal will not have Ben White available for the rest of the season. According to The Athletic, White has suffered a suspected medial cruciate ligament injury. The England defender was forced off during the Gunners’ 1-0 win at West Ham…

Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers has spoken candidly about the confusion and lack of confidence that ultimately shaped his decision to leave Rangers, revealing that a message from the club before his second season left him feeling uncertain of his…

Former Real Madrid goalkeeper, Iker Casillas, has said he is not in support of Jose Mourinho’s return to the club. The LaLiga giants are in negotiations to release Mourinho from his Benfica contract. In a post on X on Tuesday, Casillas…

Nigeria defender Emmanuel Fernandez has apologised to Rangers supporters after a 3-1 defeat to Celtic at Celtic Park on Sunday effectively ended the club’s Scottish Premiership title hopes with two matches remaining, while also accepting personal blame for aspects of…

Manchester United ace, Casemiro, has named former Wales international Gareth Bale as the most complete footballer apart from Cristiano Ronaldo. The 34-year-old said Bale was quick and strong during his playing days as a professional footballer. The Brazilian international, who…