Tuesday, June 30

Sports

Weekend Roundup of Goals & T

Little-known Obah wins Ukrainian league, Sadiq scores again Nigerian footballers across Europe enjoyed mixed fortunes over the weekend, with some securing cup final tickets, league titles and crucial goals, while others suffered heartbreak in major finals. ABIODUN ADEWALE reports ENGLAND…

Lagos to Host 2026 West Africa Women’s Basketball Tourney

Former D’Tigers power forward Louis Edem has announced plans for the 2026 Women’s West Africa Basketball Championship, scheduled to hold in Lagos from August 1 to 9, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The tournament, organised by the Louis Edem Foundation, will…

EPL: Owen Hargreaves picks Man Utd’s signing of the season

Former Manchester United midfielder, Owen Hargreaves, has picked out goalkeeper Senne Lammens as the club’s signing of the season. Recall that the Red Devils bought Lammens from Belgium club Royal Antwerp last summer. Man United also signed the likes of  Matheus…

Rivers United comeback keeps NPFL title race alive

Rivers United kept their Nigeria Premier Football League title hopes alive with a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Wikki Tourists FC in Bauchi on matchday 37, setting up a tense final-day showdown with leaders Enugu Rangers, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.…

NNL confirms promoted, relegated teams for 2025/26 season

The Nigeria National League, NNL, has confirmed the promotion of four clubs to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, as well as ratified the demotion of 10 clubs to the Nationwide League One, NLO. The promoted clubs are Doma United,…

Bayelsa & Wikki down, Enyimba hangs

The Nigeria Premier Football League relegation battle reached a decisive stage on matchday 37, with Bayelsa United  and Wikki Tourists both condemned to relegation, while defending champions Remo Stars and record champions Enyimba remain in danger ahead of the final…

Arsenal announce departure of three players

Arsenal have announced that Beth Mead will leave the club at the end of this season. Mead will depart after nine seasons with the Gunners, after her current contract expires. During her time with the English club, she won six…

FIFA names technical panel for 2026 World Cup analysis

FIFA has announced an 11-member Technical Study Group for the 2026 World Cup, with former players and coaches set to analyse matches and decide the winners of major individual awards during the tournament. The panel was unveiled on Monday during…

Wike: Why Fubara couldn’t have won Rivers power battle – Sam Amadi

Former Chairman of the Nigeria Electricy Regulation Commission, NERC, Sam Amadi, has suggested that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara lacked the political leverage to confront his opponents. Amadi made the remark on Monday in a post on X after Fubara’spreferred candidates in…

Unity Cup partners eye wider global reach for 2026 edition

As the Super Eagles and the national teams of Jamaica, Zimbabwe and India prepare to participate in this year’s edition of the Unity Cup, partners in the competition are targeting a reach of 50 million viewers, marking a significant milestone…

U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos storm Ikenne for Guinea showdown 

Nigeria’s Flamingos have arrived Ikenne, Ogun State to intensify preparations for the clash with Guinea, DAILY POST reports. The Flamingos spent around one month in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja for the first phase of their preparations. Akeem Busari’s side engaged in…

Guardiola backs Marmoush for Man City’s title run-in

Pep Guardiola expects Manchester City striker Omar Marmoush to have a key role in the closing stages of the English season. City have four games left this campaign, including the FA Cup final, in a busy 12-day spell that could…

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