Nigeria striker Umar Sadiq carved his name into Valencia’s history as the club stumbled to a 2-1 Copa del Rey defeat to Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday night, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. On a night of high drama at the Mestalla,…

Nasarawa United assistant coach, Stephen Moga, has insisted that their recent impressive run of form will motivate the team to achieve their target for the season. The Solid Miners are currently on a four-game unbeaten run. Nasarawa United occupy second…

Atletico Madrid advanced to the last four of the Copa del Rey on Thursday with an emphatic 5-0 win at Real Betis as new signing Ademola Lookman scored on his Rojiblanco debut. Diego Simeone’s side join holders Barcelona, 2024 winners…

Ademola Lookman has opened his goal-scoring account for Atlético Madrid in spectacular fashion. The 28-year-old on Thursday found the back of the net as the Spanish side stormed into a 3-0 first-half lead in their Copa del Rey quarter-final clash…

Nigeria’s Falconets have suffered a double injury blow ahead of their clash with Senegal, DAILY POST reports. Moses Aduku’s side will be without defensive duo, Oluchi Ohaegbulem and Mistura Yusuf against the Lionesses de la Téranga. Yusuf, and Ohaegbulem are…

New Atlético Madrid forward, Ademola Lookman, marked his debut for the Spanish club with a goal on Thursday, netting the third strike in their Copa del Rey quarter-final clash against Real Betis at the Estadio La Cartuja in Seville, PUNCH…

Arsenal legend, Paul Merson has predicted all the Premier League matches taking place this weekend. Manchester United will host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon. Later in the evening, Arsenal will welcome Sunderland at…

Former Super Eagles assistant coach Sylvanus Okpala has warned that Nigeria will continue to miss World Cup qualification unless the Nigeria Football Federation appoints Nigerian coaches to lead the team, The PUNCH reports. Okpala, who was part of the coaching…

The 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, scheduled for 14 February, is expected to feature fresh additions as organisers introduce changes aimed at improving runner experience and expanding participation at one of Africa’s flagship road race. Beyond the new route…

Kun Khalifat have made a  U-turn on their  decision to withdraw from the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Owerri club announced their withdrawal from the NPFL on Wednesday following santion imposed on them by the NPFL for failing to…

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria has announced the launch of a six-week Commonwealth Games training camp in Asaba, Delta State, with 32 athletes set to begin preparations for the Games in Glasgow on Saturday, The PUNCH reports. The contingent comprises…

Nigerian midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi has reacted to Marseille legend Taye Taiwo’s comments about his big move to the club. Former Super Eagles and Marseille defender Taiwo welcomed the news of Nnadi’s arrival at the Ligue 1 giants with joy. In…

Andy Murray may have retired from playing two years ago but he’s still managing to help orchestrate success in top level sport. The British legend, who now plays padel more than tennis in his spare time, is co-owner of Advantage…

Ex-England striker, Michael Owen, claims that Liverpool and Manchester City are the two teams that would have stopped Arsenal from winning the Premier League title this season. Speaking on talkSPORT, Owen said that the two rivals have “semi-handed it” to…

Brentford head coach Keith Andrews has explained the rationale behind the club’s decision to allow Frank Onyeka to join Coventry City on loan, tipping the Nigeria midfielder for instant success in the Championship, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Coventry City announced…