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The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), through its Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) programme, and TopTier Sports Management have announced plans for a landmark Legends Football Match to celebrate Nigeria’s celebrated mid-1990s football generation. The match, scheduled…
Kwara United technical adviser, Ashifat Suleiman has called on his players to show determination and focus ahead of their President Federation Cup Round of 64 clash with Sporting Supreme U-19. The defending champions will begin their title defense on Tuesday at Prince…
Brazil superstar Neymar was handed a dramatic recall to the country’s World Cup squad on Monday, returning to the national team after a near three-year absence. The inclusion of Neymar, Brazil’s all-time leading goalscorer with 79 goals in 128 appearances,…
Arthur Okonkwo has described his maiden invitation to the Nigeria national football team as an “incredible” moment after being named in the Super Eagles squad for this month’s Unity Cup in the United Kingdom. The 24 year old Wrexham AFC…
Arsenal are one win away from claiming their first Premier League title in 22 years. This follows a battling 1-0 victory over already-relegated Burnley at the Emirates on Monday night. The Gunners came into their last home fixture two points…
Udinese coach Kosta Runjaic is backing Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye to end the Serie A season strongly after praising the Nigerian’s growth and maturity during the campaign, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 26-year-old has been one of Udinese’s standout…
Arthur Okonkwo has said he cannot wait to make his debut for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. Okonkwo, who was born in London to Nigerian parents, represented England at different age-group levels. The goalkeeper was, however, cleared…
Nigeria’s sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan has set her sights on qualification for the World Ultimate Championships after opening her 2026 season with a strong start, following a gold-medal win at the African Championships and a podium finish at the Shanghai…
Manchester United legend, Gary Neville, has insisted there is no way Arsenal do not go on to win the Premier League title from this point. Neville was speaking inside the Emirates ahead of the Gunners’ last home game against Burnley.…
The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMO) has admitted that Manchester United’s second goal in Sunday’s Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest should have been ruled out for handball. The controversial incident occurred during United’s 3-2 victory when forward Bryan…
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced the complete fight card for the inaugural PFL Africa First Round event scheduled for Saturday, 13 June, in Lagos. The landmark event will feature opening-round contests in the PFL Africa Bantamweight and Lightweight…
Paris Saint-Germain have provided the latest injury update on forward Ousmane Dembele ahead of their Champions League final against Arsenal later this month. In a post on its website on Monday, the French Ligue 1 champions confirmed that the France…
London taxpayers may have to pay an extra £2.5m if West Ham are relegated from the Premier League this season, because of the club’s lease agreement for London Stadium. The Hammers are 18th in the table with one match remaining,…
Senegal will host the 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations, the Confederation of African Football, CAF, announced on Monday. It will be the second time the West Africans will be hosting the competition. Senegal hosted the 2021 edition of the…
World Gymnastics on Monday lifted restrictions imposed on Russians and Belarusians competing after the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Meeting on Saturday and Sunday in Sharm El-Sheikh, the executive committee of the body said in a brief press statement that…
Lobi Stars have intensified preparations for the President Federation Cup Round of 64 clash against Kogi United. The Makurdi-based club thrashed non-league side St. Mark’s FC 6-0 in a warm-up match at the McCarthy Stadium on Sunday. The game was their…
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