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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…
Sidelined with a hamstring injury, Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe has sparked anger among a section of the club’s supporters after a holiday in Sardinia, triggering a fresh media storm ahead of Sunday’s Clasico against Barcelona. For many Madrid fans,…
Former Cameroon defender, Lauren, has tipped Arsenal to beat Atletico Madrid in their Champions League semi-final second leg and qualify for the final. The tie is finely balanced after the 1-1 draw in the first leg. If the Gunners are…
Getafe CF have confirmed that Nigerian forward Christantus Uche will return to the club this summer after failing to meet the conditions required to trigger a permanent move, forcing the LaLiga side to reassess their financial plans, PUNCH Sports Extra…
Kun Khalifat FC has credited youngsters Ajibola Emmanuel and Nnorom Mmesoma for their roles in the club’s push to avoid relegation from the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. Mmesoma scored in Kun Khalifat’s 2-1 win over Kano Pillars on Sunday…
The Chairman of the Swimming Section of Ikoyi Club 1938, Akinbulejo Onabolu, has assured participants of an exciting competition at the first leg of the second edition of the Quomodo Inter-School Swimming League, scheduled for May 9 at the club’s…
Ademola Lookman will walk into the Emirates Stadium tonight with more than just qualification on the line; he carries a chance to etch his name into Nigerian football history. The Super Eagles forward is set to feature as Atlético Madrid…
Nottingham Forest head coach, Vitor Pereira has lauded Taiwo Awoniyi after the striker’s impressive performance against Chelsea. Awoniyi was the hero as the Tricky Trees stunned Chelsea 3-1 in their Premier League clash at the Stamford Bridge on Monday afternoon.…
Idia Royals Cricket Club successfully defended their title at the South-South Female Cricket League after a commanding performance in the Super 4 playoffs, capping off a dominant campaign. To reach the final, Idia Royals defeated Pathfinders Cricket Club by 51…
Nigeria midfielder, Raphael Onyedika has been beaten to the Ebony Boot award in Belgium, DAILY POST reports. The award is for the best African player of the season in the Belgian Pro League. Genk and Morocco defender Zakaria El Ouahdi…
Nigerian forward Blessing Adebanjo says she is focused on building a career that extends beyond the court as she continues her development at the University of Georgia, combining her basketball ambitions with a rapidly growing presence as a digital creator,…
Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, has said Arsenal will go on to win the Premier League title, after Manchester City dropped points against Everton. City were held to a 3-3 draw the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night. The…
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi marked his 100th appearance for the club with a brace, as Forest stunned Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge in a rare Monday afternoon kick-off, boosting their hopes of escaping relegation, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Making…
The Nigeria Nationwide League One, NLO, has imposed indefinite suspensions on officials and players of Ahudiyanem FC for misconduct in the clash against Right 2 Win. Ahudiyanem’s trio, Anayo Chukwujekwu, Christopher Onu, and Emmanuel Ibeh, alongside the team manager and…
Heineken will host an exclusive UEFA Champions League semi-final watch party in Ilubirin, Lagos this week, bringing together top executives of Nigerian Breweries, business leaders and football fans for both second-leg matches as Ademola Lookman bids to become the first…
Sevilla head coach García Plaza has firmly backed his selection calls after leaving Akor Adams on the bench for a second consecutive match, opting instead to start Chidera Ejuke in their narrow but crucial 1-0 LaLiga victory over Real Sociedad.…
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