Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong will take centre stage on Tuesday when he joins other African legends to conduct the qualification draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Confederation of African Football confirmed…

Tolu Arokodare could leave Wolverhampton Wanderers this summer following their relegation from the Premier League. Arokodare only joined Wolves from Belgian Pro League outfit KRC Genk last summer for €24m. The forward managed just three goals in 28 league appearances…

Anthony Joshua has set his sights on a third stint at the top of the heavyweight division, with promoter Eddie Hearn revealing the former two-time champion has returned to training with renewed purpose and a clear plan to reclaim boxing’s…

Arsenal could be confirmed Premier League champions as early as Tuesday night. Mikel Arteta’s men edged closer to their first title in 22 years after they beat Burnley 1-0 on Monday. The Gunners took all three points in a tense game thanks to…

New Nigeria goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is anticipating his Super Eagles debut, hinting at a potential invitation ahead of the Unity Cup later this month and next month’s international friendlies against Portugal and Poland, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Born in Camden…

Super Falcons defender and ex- FC Robo Queens star Shukurat Oladipo has been named Best Defender in Italy’s Serie A Women after a standout 2025–26 season with AS Roma. Named in the Serie A Women Team of the Year alongside…

Manchester United legend, Gary Neville, has claimed Arsenal will not waste this opportunity to win the Premier League. The Gunners’ 1-0 victory over Burnley sees them on the verge of winning their first title in 22 years. Mikel Arteta’s men…

Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has criticised the way women’s goalkeeping errors are covered in the media, saying the focus on mistakes can unfairly damage reputations while positive performances are often ignored. Speaking after winning the Women’s Super League Golden Glove…

The Nigerian sporting community has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of Oluwabukola Pereira, a 30-year-old athlete and graduate student who was shot dead in the United States just days before her scheduled MBA graduation. Pereira was reportedly…

Trabzonspor will demand around €15 million for their talismanic striker Paul Onuachu this summer, DAILY POST reports. Onuachu has attracted interest from Saudi club Al-Ahli following a stellar campaign with Trabzonspor. Al-Ahli are reportedly willing to triple the striker’s salary.…

May 19, 2026 10:26 am Enzo Maresca | Daily Mail Gilbert Ekugbe Gilbert Ekugbe is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over a decade of experience reporting on business and economic affairs. He covers markets, corporate developments, finance, and Nigeria’s…

Former Manchester United star, Gary Neville, has insisted that Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola leaving the Cityzens at the end of the season would be a gamechanger for the English domestic league. Neville spoke on Sky Sports while reacting to…

Afrinvest West Africa has launched a fan engagement initiative offering matchday incentives as Enugu Rangers close in on the Nigeria Premier Football League title in their final-day clash against Ikorodu City, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The encounter is scheduled for…

Shukurat Oladipo has been named best defender in the Serie A Femminile for the 2025/26 season, DAILY POST reports. Oladipo was recognised for her remarkable role in AS Roma’s title success, their third in the last four years. The 21-year-old,…

Man City coach Pep Guardiola has dismissed growing speculation that he is preparing to leave Manchester City at the end of the season, insisting he remains committed to the club despite widespread reports linking him with an exit. According to…