Niger Tornadoes have threatened to withdraw from the Nigeria Premier Football League after the league body banned the Bako Kantagora Stadium in Minna from hosting top-flight matches, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The chairman of the Niger State Sports Commission, Danjuma…

Super Eagles assistant captain Victor Osimhen has backed coach Eric Sekou Chelle to achieve great things with the national team if given long-term stability, Sunday PUNCH reports. Osimhen said he believes the Franco-Malian tactician can deliver success if allowed to…

Manchester United recorded their fourth consecutive win under Michael Carrick on Saturday as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in Saturday’s early kick-off. Since Carrick replaced Ruben Amorim, the Red Devils have picked up victories against Manchester City, Arsenal and Fulham.…

Barcelona thrashed Mallorca 3-0 on Saturday, to extend their lead at the top of LaLiga table to four points. Vedat Muriqi came close early in the game, but his effort hit the side netting. Joan Garcia also saved Jan Virgili’s…

Nigeria’s Falconets on Saturday secured a slim first-leg advantage in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers, defeating Senegal 1-0 at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta, Ogun state. Both teams showed determination, but neither could find a breakthrough before…

Chelsea playmaker, Cole Palmer, has become the first player in Premier League history to score three hat-tricks in the first half of matches in the competition. This follows his latest haul in the 3-1 win over Wolves on Saturday. Palmer…

Marathoners from Plateau State emerged champions in the male and female categories of the 6th Senator Douye Diri National Marathon held on Saturday in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. James Gang, who came second last year, led the pack of…

Al-Nassr would be willing to sell Cristiano Ronaldo, if he decides to leave the club, according to the UK Mirror. Ronaldo reportedly has a £43million release clause in his current contract. The clause will kick in at the end of…

Mikel Arteta said Viktor Gyokeres has raised his game to the “highest level” after the much-criticised striker scored twice in a 3-0 win over Sunderland on Saturday. Victory took the Gunners nine points clear at the top of the Premier…

Wikki Tourists’ trio will miss their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 25 encounter against Katsina United. The three players are Abba Musa, Utum Godswill, and Abubakar Aliyu Mane. Goalkeeper Utum and Mane will miss the game due to injury,…

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has made Premier League history after becoming the first player to score three hat-tricks in the first half of matches in the competition. According to a post obtained from Chelsea’s website on Saturday, Palmer achieved the…

Nigeria’s Falconets secured a narrow but important 1-0 victory over Senegal on Saturday to take a slim advantage into the second leg of their third-round qualifier for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. Playing at home in…

Nigeria’s Falconets recorded a slim 1–0 victory over Senegal in the first leg of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture in Abeokuta on Saturday night. Moses Aduku’s side created several opportunities in the game but were only…

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain said he is relishing a fresh challenge after signing for Scottish giants Celtic until the end of the season on Saturday. The former Liverpool and Arsenal midfielder has been a free agent since leaving Turkish side Besiktas in…

Arsenal on Saturday, opened a nine-point advantage at the top of the Premier League, thanks to a 3-0 thrashing of Sunderland. The Gunners came into the game knowing that could stretch their lead, with two of their title rivals Liverpool…