Ademola Lookman has identified Reece James as the toughest defender he has faced in his career, placing Virgil van Dijk second on his list, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Atlético Madrid winger made the revelation in an interview with ESPN,…

In a season defined by pressure, shifting momentum, and the constant fight for survival, Remo Stars head coach Usman Abd’Allah is not dressing up the reality ahead of his side’s trip to Aba. Standing in their way are Enyimba FC,…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will know their group foes in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, 19 May, DAILY POST reports. CAF announced that 48 countries including co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda will take part in…

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, concluded their United States tour with a comprehensive 105-57 defeat to Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Sunday, PUNCH Online reports. The fixture, played in front of a crowd of 10,051, saw Nigeria…

Victor Osimhen has urged his Galatasaray teammates to stay focused on their title ambitions despite a heavy 4-1 defeat to Samsunspor in Saturday’s Turkish Super Lig clash. The loss, suffered at the Canik 19 May Stadium, marked a setback in…

Rangers have confirmed the absence of four players for the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 36 clash with Bayelsa United. The absentees are Chimobi Igwilo, Godwin Asiriuwa, Emmanuel Essien, and Waheed Adebayo. The players have been ruled out of…

Samuel Ogazi produced a historic performance to shatter Nigeria’s long-standing 400 metres record, clocking a world-leading 44.02 seconds at the Torrin Lawrence Memorial in Athens on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 19-year-old’s remarkable run eclipsed the previous national record…

Nigeria’s athletes enjoyed a memorable weekend across athletics, wrestling and football, combining record-breaking runs, dominant wins and important victories to show growing strength on the international stage. The biggest highlight came at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, where Nigeria’s…

Former Atalanta midfielder, Michel Adopo, has tipped Atletico Madrid forward Ademola Lookman to score against Arsenal when both teams clash in the Champions League semi-final. Arsenal will host Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semi-final second leg tie on Tuesday…

Nigeria’s U-20 women’s side, Falconets, took a significant step towards qualification for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Malawi in the first leg of their final round qualifier in Ikenne on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra…

It has been a rough season for Liverpool. The Premier League champions were supposed to steamroll everyone to the title again, after they reinforced heavily in the summer. Names like Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Hugo Ekitike and Milos…

The Confederation of African Football has announced the kick-off and final dates for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. “The opening match will be played on Saturday, 19 June 2027, and…

Terem Moffi and Zaidu Sanusi have won the 2025/2026 Portuguese league title with FC Porto, DAILY POST reports. Porto claimed the title after a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Alverca at Estádio Do Dragão. Francesco Fariolli’s side secured the title with…

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has sparked reactions after making a blunt and humorous remark about Real Madrid during his press conference after Barcelona victory against Osasuna on Sunday. As reported by Fabrizio Romano on X on Sunday, Flick was asked…

Galatasaray forward, Victor Osimhen has explained why his team were beaten 4-1 by Samsunspor on Saturday, saying they did not play well. The Nigerian international urged his teammates to stay focused on their championship aspiration. The Nigerian striker acknowledged that…