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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…
Chelsea forward, Joao Pedro, has named Arsenal’s Gabriel Magalhaes as the toughest defender he has ever faced in his career this season. Speaking to TNT Sports Brasil, Pedro said he was surprised by Gabriel’s speed, adding that he has a…
Moses Itauma has told talkSPORT he expects to be denied a shot at Oleksandr Usyk before the boxing legend retires. The unbeaten 21-year-old is on the cusp of a world title shot, having racked up a perfect 14-0 record with…
Sadiq Umar continued his impressive resurgence in Spain after scoring the decisive goal in Valencia CF’s crucial 1-0 away victory over Athletic Club on Sunday. The Super Eagles striker once again proved decisive for Valencia, netting the winning goal at…
Barcelona’s manager, Hansi Flick has dismissed claims that Real Madrid performs better without Kylian Mbappe, asserting that the French forward is the finest striker globally. Mbappe, aged 27, is in the process of recovering from a hamstring injury, while Los…
A rare Omar Marmoush goal sealed a 3-0 win for second-placed Manchester City over Brentford in the Premier League at the weekend. It was only the second league goal this season for the 27-year-old Egypt striker, who ran on to…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has congratulated Victor Osimhenfor leading Galatasaray S.K. to the Turkish Süper Lig title with a brilliant performance, scoring twice in the decisive victory that sealed the championship. In a post on his verified…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has congratulated Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen following his impressive performances that helped Galatasaray clinch the Turkish Süper Lig title. Osimhen scored twice in the decisive victory that sealed the championship for the Turkish…
Galatasaray’s vice-president, Abdullah Kavukcu, has disclosed that Arsenal’s sporting director, Andrea Berta, was taken aback by the financial details surrounding the transfer of Victor Osimhen. Following a standout season on loan from Napoli, the Turkish Super Lig champions secured the…
Ex-England and Man United striker, Wayne Rooney, has backed VAR’s decision to disallow West Ham United’s late equaliser against Arsenal, insisting “they did a really good job” in one of the season’s biggest matches. West Ham thought they had rescued…
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has reacted to West Ham United’s disallowed goal against his team during both sides’ Premier League tie on Sunday. Arteta hailed the match referee, Chris Kavanagh and his team, insisting that they were very brave to cancel…
Victor Osimhen is confident that Galatasaray will continue dominating the Turkish Super Lig, regardless of the pressure mounted by other title contenders, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray claimed a record 26th Turkish Super Lig title with…
World record holder Tobi Amusan will begin her 2026 Diamond League campaign in Shanghai just three days after competing at the African Senior Athletics Championships in Ghana, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The three-time Diamond League final winner is leading Nigeria’s…
Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has paid tribute to two of the club’s legends, Fernando Muslera and Felipe Melo, following his side’s Turkish Super Lig 4-2 win against Antalyaspor on Saturday. Osimhen, who led Galatasaray to win the league title on Saturday evening, described…
The Nigeria Cricket Federation has drafted players across the elite and developmental categories ahead of the maiden edition of the Nigeria Super League, which will be held in Lagos from May 16 to May 30, The PUNCH reports. President of…
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle will be in attendance when Rangers host Bendel Insurance in a matchday 37 encounter at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, on Sunday (today). Chelle is scouting for local players ahead of the 2026 Unity Cup. The…
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