President Bola Tinubu has vowed to build on Nigeria’s 2025 sporting achievements while ordering immediate reforms to end decades of poor funding and delayed release of funds for sports, Sunday PUNCH reports. The President disclosed that Nigerian athletes won 373…

Wolves striker, Tolu Arokodare has hailed two of his teammates after their 3-1 defeat to Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday. Recall that Cole Palmer’s hat-trick ensured Chelsea defeated the hosts as Arokodare’s goal was not enough. Speaking after…

Nigeria’s Falconets secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Senegal in their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier, but the result was overshadowed by a serious injury to star forward Janet Akekoromowei, Sunday PUNCH reports. The first half was goalless but…

Saudi media personality Waleed Al-Faraj, has slammed superstar player, Cristiano Ronaldo, following his strike against the sponsors of the top clubs in the Professional League The Portuguese superstar has missed two League games as he continues his strike. Al-Faraj said…

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria president Tonobok Okowa has expressed confidence that ongoing investigations into alleged age discrepancies among its athletes will result in a positive outcome, Sunday PUNCH reports. Speaking during a tour of facilities in Asaba for the…

Arsenal have landed a big punch. The Gunners crushed Sunderland 3-0 on Saturday afternoon and are now nine points clear at the top of the table. Aston Villa’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth means only Manchester City can cut their lead…

Grief has continued to trail the death of Nigerian footballer, Saburi Adeniji, popularly known as Ola, following revelations that his wife and young daughter arrived in the United Kingdom barely a day after he passed away. Adeniji, a left winger…

Ademola Lookman is in line to make his LaLiga home debut for Atletico Madrid against Real Betis on Sunday (today). The encounter is slated for the Metropolitano Stadium. Lookman linked up with Diego Simeone’s side from Atalanta on Monday. The…

Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu etched his name in Trabzonspor history on Saturday, scoring twice as the Claret-Blues secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Samsunspor at the 19 Mayıs Stadium. Onuachu, who has been in exceptional form this season, headed…

Falconets head coach Moses Aduku struck a tone of calm resolve rather than celebration after the Falconets’ 1-0 narrow first-leg victory on home soil in Abeokuta, insisting the job is only half done as attention now turns firmly to the…

Arsenal midfielder, Ethan Nwaneri, has publicly acknowledged his Nigerian roots. This has sparked fresh speculation over a possible future with the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Nwaneri left the Gunners to join Marseille on loan until the end of this season.…

A growing number of Nigerian attackers across Europe’s top five leagues are enduring frustrating league campaigns, with minutes, injuries and tactical roles combining to delay their first domestic goals of the season, though some have contributed in build-up play or…

The death of the Nigerian non-league footballer, Saburi Olayinka Adeniji has left the football community in deep mourning, with the tragedy compounded by the fact that he passed away just hours before his wife and young daughter could reach him…

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone says he will take time to identify Ademola Lookman’s best position as the Super Eagles forward settles into the Spanish club, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Lookman, who joined Atletico during the winter transfer window in…

Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu carved his name into Trabzonspor folklore on Saturday night, producing a dominant display that powered the Claret-Blues to a 3–0 victory over Samsunspor at the 19 Mayıs Stadium. In a contest that underlined his growing…