World record holder, Tobi Amusan, has won Nigeria’s first gold medal at the ongoing African Athletics Championships after storming to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles final on Wednesday, PUNCH Online reports. Her compatriot and US-based hurdler, Adaobi Tabugbo, also…

Maduka Okoye has been cleared of any wrongdoing after an Italian court permanently dropped the betting-related fraud investigation involving the Super Eagles goalkeeper, ending months of uncertainty surrounding the Udinese Calcio shot-stopper. The Nigerian international, who has enjoyed an impressive…

Former Liverpool star, Danny Murphy, has backed Arsenal to beat Paris Saint-Germain when the two teams clash in the Champions League final at the end of this month. Murphy insisted that the Gunners will nullify the reigning Champions League holders in…

The football governing body, FIFA, has announced an expanded anti-doping programme for the FIFA World Cup 2026, following new and renewed partnerships with anti-doping agencies across the tournament’s three host nations. The 2026 World Cup, which will be staged across…

Kwara United have expressed gratitude to football fans in Lagos for their support during the club’s temporary relocation to the city. The chairman of the club, Kumbi Titiloye, described the support from Lagos State football stakeholders as massive and unprecedented.…

The Confederation of African Football, Confederation of African Football, says it has introduced new regulations following the controversy that overshadowed the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final in Morocco, with president Patrice Motsepe admitting that “deficiencies” in officiating and match…

Brazil head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has backed Jose Mourinho to do a good job if he returns as Real Madrid manager. Ancelotti, in an interview with The Athletic, said the 63-year-old is the right man to restore order at the…

Man United interim coach Michael Carrick is expected to be recommended to minority owner Jim Ratcliffe as the club’s permanent manager following an impressive run as caretaker coach. As reported by BBC Sport on Wednesday, senior club executives, including chief…

Former France midfielder, Emmanuel Petit, has claimed only “a miracle” can see Chelsea beat Manchester City in the FA Cup final this weekend. Petit, speaking with Boyle Sports, claimed the Blues wasted a lot of scoring chances as they lack a…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has identified fellow Nigerian defender Calvin Bassey and Cristian Romero of Tottenham Hotspur among the toughest defenders he has come up against in his career. Osimhen, who has built a reputation as one of Europe’s…

Former Senegal international, Mbaye Diagne, has tipped Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen to break his long-standing Turkish Super Lig goalscoring record. Diagne had set the record for the highest-scoring foreign player in a single Turkish Super Lig season. He achieved the…

Ademola Lookman scored the opening goal as Atletico Madrid secured qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League with a 2-1 victory over Osasuna at the Estadio El Sadar on Wednesday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigeria international ended a quiet…

Nigeria’s Flamingos are intensifying preparations ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers against Guinea. Akeem Busari’s side arrived in Ikenne from Abuja on Sunday to continue their build-up towards the game. The Flamingos will take on Lakeside Queens in…

Transport costs for matches at the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 have been reduced after strong backlash from fans over what were described as excessive fares for services to venues in the United States. As reported by BBC Sport on…

Manchester United have ruled out any possibility of appointing Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola as their next permanent manager. Iraola is set to depart the Cherries when his contract runs out at the end of the season. The 43-year-old has drawn…