Ikorodu City have promoted one of their most promising U-19 players Akinbiyi Sodeeq to the senior team, DAILY POST reports. Sodeeq has also signed his first professional contract with the Oga Boys. The midfielder has been impressive for Ikorodu City…

Super Eagles and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has admitted that the Nigerian national team is in a state of “waiting” as the country holds out for a potential lifeline to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Speaking…

Atlético Madrid boss Diego Simeone has talked about why Ademola Lookman is different from other forwards in the team. Atlético Madrid had the likes of Julián Álvarez and Antoine Griezmann in attack before adding Ademola Lookman. The Nigeria international had…

Deontay Wilder has told British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua “to stay strong” and said his heavyweight rival is in his “prayers” following the death of two of Joshua’s friends in December, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Joshua suffered minor injuries in a…

Frank Leao, the father of AC Milan star Rafael Leao, has honored Cristiano Ronaldo by releasing a song in tribute to the Portuguese superstar. This was done to mark Cristiano Ronaldo’s 41st birthday on Thursday, February 5. The AC Milan…

Trial to select Rivers State athletes for the Niger Delta Games will conclude on Saturday, February 7, with the football contingent rounding off the exercise, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The state trials began on Monday, February 2, with competitions in…

Manchester United reportedly rejected the chance to sign Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, during the 2024 January window. This was revealed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, while speaking on his Here We Go podcast. According to Romano, Ndidi would…

Mouloudia Alger boosted their hopes of reaching the CAF Champions League knockout stage after securing a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Sudan’s Al Hilal in Group C on Friday, as Matchday Five action gathered momentum across the continent. CAF Champions League…

Kwara United technical adviser, Ashifat Suleiman, has warned his players that there is no room for lapses in the remaining matches of the season. The Harmony Boys recorded their first win in the second stanza against Warri Wolves on Monday…

Nigeria Premier Football League new boys Kun Khalifat have announced their return to the league, barely 24 hours after declaring their withdrawal from the competition, The PUNCH reports. Following their botched matchday 24 fixture against El-Kanemi Warriors, the club were…

Enyimba midfielder Edidiong Ezekiel says the team is focused on their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 25 clash against Bendel Insurance. The players of the People’s Elephant embarked on a strike over the non-payment of entitlements earlier this week.…

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie speaks on Nigeria’s WAFCON 2026 challenge, Zambia rematch, title defence pressure and her African best awards, as the defending champions chase qualification globally again in this interview with SUPER FALCONS SHOW How do you assess…

Former Chelsea midfielder, Joe Cole, has claimed the Premier League title race will be over if Manchester City lose to Liverpool on Sunday. Table toppers Arsenal could go nine points clear if they beat Sunderland at home on Saturday. City…

Ex-Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has said the death of Diogo Jota has changed the way the club approaches this season, suggesting that performances and results are not the primary focus for players still grieving the loss of their teammate. Jota,…

Al-Nassr manager, Jorge Jesus, has not included Cristiano Ronaldo in his squad to face Al-Ittihad in a Saudi Pro League on Friday. This will be the second consecutive fixture the 41-year-old will miss. Ronaldo is carrying out a personal protest…