Saheed Olaniyi has described Kwara United’s 2-1 win over Warri Wolves in a matchday 24 fixture as a morale booster. Olaniyi’s brace earned Kwara United maximum points in the keenly contested encounter. His impressive display earned him the Man of…

The head of the US Olympic committee said on Tuesday the 2026 World Cup will be a first “trial run” of the United States’ ability to host spectators ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. “This entire process of welcoming…

Atletico Madrid players welcomed Ademola Lookman to training for the first time on Tuesday, DAILY POST reports. The players performed their usual ritual, lining up in two separated lines, with Lookman moving in to the training ground. The Nigeria international…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has playfully criticised his club for being only the seventh-highest net spenders in the Premier League over the past five years. The comments came as City confirmed another busy January transfer window, having signed Antoine…

Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney has revealed that Viktor Gyokeres is making the difference for the Gunners this season. According to Rooney, the Sweden international is helping Mikel Arteta’s side by occupying the defenders of opponents. Gyokeres joined Arsenal…

Over the last five years, seven clubs have become the centre of a financial storm in the Premier League, pouring hundreds of millions into their squads in the hope of turning money into trophies. But as football has shown time…

Former Real Madrid defender, Ezequiel Garay has joined the GOAT (greatest of all time) debate between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi that has been ongoing for over 15 years now. Garay picked Messi over Ronaldo, insisting that the Inter Miami…

French Ligue 1 side Olympique Marseille have completed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi from Belgian club Zulte Waregem in a €6m deal on deadline day, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to Footmercato, Marseille had moved quickly to secure…

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has claimed up to six EPL clubs are fighting to win the Premier League, Champions League and other trophies this season. In the January window that closed on Monday night, City signed Antoine Semenyo and…

Fenerbahce have blamed Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad for the collapse of a proposed deal to sign France midfielder N’Golo Kante. In a statement, the Turkish club said it had fulfilled all its obligations in the transfer, which was structured as…

Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba has raised serious doubts over Frank Onyeka’s decision to join Championship table-toppers Coventry City, insisting the move represents a backward step for a midfielder he believes belongs at the highest level of…

Maduka Okoye was delighted to help Udinese beat AS Roma in Monday night’s Serie A encounter, DAILY POST reports. The Zebras claimed a surprise 1-0 win over Gian Piero Gasperini’s side at the Bluenergy Stadium. Jurgen Ekkelenkamp scored the winning…

Fulham head coach Marco Silva has praised Nigeria winger Samuel Chukwueze for his impact and adaptation at the club, insisting the arrival of Oscar Bobb from Manchester City will not diminish the importance of the AC Milan loanee, PUNCH Sports…

Ademola Lookman has expressed his excitement after completing a move to La Liga giants, Atletico Madrid, DAILY POST reports. Lookman’s permanent transfer from Atalanta to the Red and Whites was made official on Monday. The Nigeria international ended his four-and-a-half…

Former Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, has revealed that Manchester United were unable to sign him during a trial because of eligibility rules for young African players. According to an interview with Sky Sports seen by PUNCH Online on Tuesday,…