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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…
Nigeria’s Falconets defeated Malawi 2–0 in the first leg of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture at the Remo Stars Stadium. Moses Aduku’s side dominated the game in the first half but failed to convert their chances.…
Coventry City head coach Frank Lampard has praised Frank Onyeka for his professionalism and work ethic, saying the Nigeria international has been a key influence in the club’s push for promotion to the Premier League, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Onyeka,…
British broadcaster Piers Morgan has singled out two Arsenal players for praise as the Gunners defeated Fulham 3-0 in the Premier League on Saturday. A brace from Viktor Gyökeres and a goal from Bukayo Saka gave Mikel Arteta’s side the…
Maktown Flyers’ hopes of reaching the Basketball Africa League play-offs suffered a major setback on Friday after a 86–77 defeat to Club Africain left the Nigerian side on the brink of elimination with one game remaining, Saturday PUNCH reports. The…
Former England midfielder, Paul Merson, has said the Premier League is Arsenal’s to lose. Merson was speaking on Sky Sports, following the Gunners’ 3-0 win over Fulham on Saturday. Viktor Gyokeres scored a brace, while Bukayo Saka also got on…
Europe’s most explosive attacks this season have been defined by one thing: goals, and plenty of them. At the very top, FC Bayern Munich have set the standard. Powered by the relentless finishing of Harry Kane, supported by the sharp…
Nigeria’s U-20 girls, Falconets, dominated easily and created a hatful of opportunities as they earned a 2-0 win over their counterparts from Malawi in the first leg of a FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup final round fixture in Ikenne-Remo on…
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen will have to wait another week in his quest to win back-to-back Turkish Süper Lig titles with Galatasaray. The Yellow-Reds needed a win against Samsunspor on Saturday to be confirmed champions. But they were hammered…
Mikel Arteta warned Manchester City that Arsenal aren’t finished yet after the Premier League leaders moved six points clear of their title rivals with a 3-0 win against Fulham on Saturday. Arteta’s charges swept Fulham aside with three goals in…
Former England midfielder, Paul Merson, has said the pressure is now on Manchester City after Arsenal beat Fulham 3-0 on Saturday. Viktor Gyokeres scored twice, while Bukayo Saka also got on the scoresheet, as the Gunners went six points clear…
Heavyweight boxing champion, Oleksandr Usyk, has backed Anthony Joshua to defeat Tyson Fury in a potential all-British heavyweight showdown, revealing he has been helping his former rival prepare both tactically and mentally. Joshua is set to return to the ring…
Arsenal have opened a six-point gap at the top of the Premier League table, with a commanding 3-0 win over Fulham on Saturday evening. The Gunners had returned to the summit last weekend with a narrow 1-0 victory over Newcastle.…
Arsenal delivered a commanding performance to defeat Fulham 3–0 in the Premier League, strengthening their push for the title on Saturday. The hosts took full control early at the Emirates Stadium, with Viktor Gyökeres opening the scoring inside the first…
Kano Pillars have declared that they are highly motivated and focused for their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 36 encounter against Kun Khalifat FC. The Sai Masu Gida will face Kun Khalifat FC at Dan Anyiam Stadium on Sunday. Kano…
Nigeria will confront a formidable line-up including the Netherlands and Jamaica in the mixed 4x400m heats at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone today, with qualification for major global championships at stake, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The event is scheduled…
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