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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…
Former Liverpool man, Jamie Carragher, has said that the Premier League title this season would be decided by goal difference with Manchester City having the last laugh. He hailed Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal by beating Fulham 3-0, stating that it ‘certainly’…
Victor Osimhen remains confident that Galatasaray will retain the Süper Lig title this season despite seeing their coronation delayed following a disappointing 4-1 defeat to Samsunspor on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Cimbom had the opportunity to seal the…
Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has won the 2025/26 Cypriot First Division title with Omonia Nicosia, DAILY POST reports. Omonia Nicosia claimed the title after a comfortable 3-0 victory over Aris Limassol. It marks the first time Uzoho has won…
For the third time in as many games, Kelechi Iheanacho was on the scoresheet for Celtic FC, netting an important winner as they continued their push for the Scottish Premiership title, while other Nigerian players also drove their clubs’ ambitions…
Three Premier League teams have now mathematically qualified for next season’s Champions League. Manchester United became the third team, following their thrilling 3-2 win over Liverpool on Sunday. Kobbie Mainoo scored the winner at Old Trafford, after Dominik Szobozslai and…
Former Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that Michael Olise declined the opportunity to represent Nigeria as far back as 2019, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Rohr was appointed head coach of Nigeria in 2016 by former president of…
Liverpool ace Mohamed Salah has explained why he rejected Jose Mourinho’s requests during their time together at Chelsea FC. Salah spoke while opening up about his relationship with the Portuguese gaffer. According to the Egyptian, Mourinho told him he wanted…
Team Nigeria ended their campaign at the 2026 World Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, on Sunday by securing two more tickets to the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing, as well as another ticket to the World Athletics Ultimate Championship slated…
Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes, on Sunday made history after his side’s 3-2 Premier League win against Liverpool. Goals from Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko and Kobbie Mainoo gave the Red Devils victory against Arne Slot’s side at Old Trafford. However,…
Beijing 2008 Olympic bronze medallist, Chika Chukwumerije, has been appointed chairman of the Abia State Taekwondo Association, pledging to discover and develop grassroots talents across the state. The former African champion made the commitment during the inauguration of the association’s…
Rangers moved closer to winning a ninth Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title following a 2-0 away win over Bayelsa United at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa. The Flying Antelopes scored in each half to seal the crucial victory. Fidelis…
Vinicius Junior struck twice for Real Madrid in a 2-0 win over Espanyol on Sunday to make La Liga leaders Barcelona wait to be crowned Spanish champions. The Catalans would have completed their title defence if Madrid dropped points at…
Enyimba Football Club of Aba on Sunday continued its good run, beating 2024/2025 league winners, Remo Stars, 2-1 in Aba. The latest victory took the Aba-based team to 11th position in the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) with 46 points.…
Cash-strapped Lyon edged clear of a clutch of clubs vying for Ligue 1’s last Champions League spot with a 4-2 win over Rennes on Sunday, capped by a goal from Endrick. The victory lifted Lyon clear third in the race…
Manchester United legend, Gary Neville, believes Michael Carrick will bring stability to the Red Devils if he is appointed permanently. Neville believes Carrick has propelled himself into the frontrunner position after steering the club to Champions League qualification via a…
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