Cole Palmer scored a first-half hat-trick to inspire Chelsea to a 3-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Saturday, making Liam Rosenior the second English manager to win his first four Premier League matches. The hosts’ woes started early.…

States Sports Commissions and Councils of the Niger Delta Region have been invited to take advantage of the Niger Delta Games to create long term athletes development structures rather than seeking immediate results. At the screening of registered athletes presented…

Chelsea midfielder, Enzo Fernandez, has expressed his admiration for club legend Frank Lampard, insisting that he wants to emulate the Englishman. The Argentina international hailed Lampard as his football idol and shared that he has extensively studied videos of the…

President Bola Tinubu has approved a comprehensive reset of Nigeria’s sports funding framework, directing that funds for sporting activities and infrastructure be adequately provided for and released promptly beginning from the 2026 fiscal year. The President, in a statement on…

Abia Warriors have welcome back the duo of Innocent Godwin and Israel Joseph for the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 25 clash against Rangers. Godwin and Joseph were sidelined with injury. The duo’s return is a massive boost for…

Manchester United profited from Tottenham captain Cristian Romero’s red card to stretch their perfect start under Michael Carrick to four games with a 2-0 win at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday. Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno…

For much of the last two seasons, Calvin Bassey has been close to untouchable at Fulham. Reliable, aggressive, and tactically disciplined, the Super Eagles defender grew into one of the Premier League’s most consistent centre-backs, a rise that culminated in…

Abia Warriors technical adviser, Imama Amapakabo, says they are determined to push for a continental ticket. The Umuahia-based club played in the CAF Confederation Cup last season. Abia Warriors currently occupy fifth position in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL,…

THE 20th edition of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Games begins on Saturday (today) through February 14, with organisers describing the event as a historic milestone that marks 40 years of unity, collaboration and excellence within the sector, PUNCH…

President Bola Tinubu has approved sweeping reforms to Nigeria’s sports funding system, promising timely releases of funds and better investment in infrastructure from 2026. The president spoke while reviewing Nigeria’s sporting performances in 2025, a year he said brought pride…

Former Manchester United defender, Phil Jones has picked the greatest player of all times between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Jones was a teammate of Ronaldo during their time at Manchester United. The 33-year-old, however, played against Messi in the…

Pep Guardiola has dismissed Liverpool head coach Arne Slot’s assertion that playing entertaining football is more important than winning trophies, insisting that “if you want to be a manager it is better to win trophies, always.” Manchester City travel to…

Chippa United head coach, Vusumizi Vilakazi has lamented Stanley Nwabali’s exit from the club, DAILY POST reports. Nwabali announced his departure from the South African club this week. The 29-year-old was on the books of the Chilli Boys for four…

Nigeria’s U-20 girls, the Falconets, have expressed confidence in their readiness ahead of Saturday’s 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup third round, first leg qualifier against Senegal at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta, Saturday PUNCH reports. Speaking at Friday evening’s…

For Taiwo Awoniyi, January was not just another month on the calendar; it was a reminder of resilience, patience and the fine margins that define a footballer’s journey. The Super Eagles striker has been crowned Nottingham Forest’s ‘Swizzels Sweetest Strike’…