Kun Khalifat FC has sent shockwaves through Nigerian football after announcing its immediate withdrawal from the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL), describing recent sanctions imposed on the club as unfair, excessive, and damaging to its future. In a strongly worded…

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has revealed that Bernardo Silva is a huge injury doubt ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash with Liverpool. Silva featured in City’s 3-1 win over Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg. But the…

Nigeria’s basketball administration has been plunged into uncertainty after congress members of the Nigeria Basketball Federation petitioned the International Basketball Federation, seeking formal approval for fresh elections and accusing the board of illegally remaining in office beyond its constitutional tenure.…

The most attacking football teams in the world have been revealed. The CIES Football Observatory announced its selection of the most attacking teams of this season so far on Wednesday. German Bundesliga champions, Bayern Munich are at number one on…

Heritage Boxing Entertainment will stage “The President Belt”, a Pan-African professional boxing championship featuring boxers from Nigeria and across Africa in April, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The prestigious international event honours the life and legacy of Alhaja Abibatu Ashabi Mogaji,…

Super Eagles defender, Olisa Ndah has joined Libyan outfit, Al Shomooa, DAILY POST reports. Ndah moved on a free transfer after severing ties with South African giants Orlando Pirates late last month. The centre-back signed a one-half-year deal with Al…

Samuel Ikpefan will be Nigeria’s only athlete at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, where he is set to compete in cross-country skiing, extending the country’s modest but growing presence at the Winter Games, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 33-year-old,…

Sadiq Umar’s Copa del Rey journey this season continues to mirror the story of his career in Spain: resilience, redemption, and moments that swing on the finest of margins. The Super Eagles forward was once again on the scoresheet for…

Former Chelsea star, Ruud Gullit, is worried that Liam Rosenior has started making bad mistakes which make one of his players feel upset. He said it was the manager’s error that contributed to the team’s loss to Arsenal in the…

Pep Guardiola has called on the English Football League to change its rules to allow Manchester City defender Marc Guéhi to play in the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal. Guéhi is currently ineligible for the final at Wembley on March…

The Nigeria Cricket Federation has rolled out plans for two of its major events in 2026, cutting across women’s cricket and grassroots development, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. After a one-year break, attention will turn to the women’s national team, as…

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has expressed his joy for Kai Havertz following the German’s decisive goal against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg on Tuesday. Havertz came off the bench and scored the game’s only goal as Arsenal…

The Nigeria Taekwondo Federation has unveiled its 2026 calendar of activities with emphasis on grassroots development and talent discovery, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The calendar was presented and approved at the federation’s board meeting held at the MKO Abiola National…

Arsenal legend, Paul Merson has slammed Chelsea manager, Liam Rosenior after the Gunners defeated the Blues in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg tie on Tuesday. Recall that Kai Havertz’s second half late goal ensured Arsenal defeated Chelsea to qualify…

Nigerian sprinter Olaolu Olatunde is set to open his 2026 indoor season at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic in the United States on Friday, which will be his first competitive appearance for the University of Iowa after his move from…