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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…
Kelechi Iheanacho netted the winning goal as Celtic secured a 2-1 win over Hibernian at the Easter Road on Sunday. The win kept the Hoops Scottish Premiership title hopes alive. Daizen Maeda gave Celtic the lead from a simple tap-in…
Victor Osimhen provided an early assist but could not prevent Galatasaray from suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat to Samsunspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Galatasaray had the opportunity to seal the league title with…
Napoli striker, Romelu Lukaku, is ready to leave the Serie A club after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This was disclosed by football transfer expert, Nicolò Schira, in a post on X on Sunday. According to Schira, Napoli have already…
Nathan Tella ended a 458-day wait for a goal with a standout performance for Bayer Leverkusen, scoring and providing an assist in their emphatic victory over RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga ON Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigerian forward’s…
Kingsley Ehizibue is full of excitement after helping Udinese record a 2-0 victory over Torino, DAILY POST reports. Ehizibue opened scoring for the Zebras in the first half’s stoppage time. It was the defender’s second goal in his last two…
Watford, on Sunday, sacked manager, Ed Still, after less than three months in charge after a poor end to the Championship season. The 35-year-old oversaw only three wins in 15 games in charge and ended the campaign with five consecutive…
Bayelsa United are expected to welcome back James Emo and Emmanuel Chinedu for their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 36 encounter against Rangers. Both players missed the Prosperity Boys’ clash against Katsina United last week due to injury. Their…
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…
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