Ifeanyi Ekwueme has stepped down from his role as Sporting Director of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Enyimba. Ekwueme said he took the decision to concentrate on his personal business interests. The former Super Eagles winger was appointed Enyimba’s…

Nigerian boxers have urged Anthony Joshua not to retire from the sport following the fatal car crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his close friends, with opinions divided on whether the British-Nigerian heavyweight should continue his…

Former Chelsea and Manchester United boss, Jose Mourinho, has slammed his critics following Benfica’s victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League group stage match on Wednesday night. He said he hopes his critics were not committing suicide jumping off…

Serena Williams has reignited speculation that she could make a return to tennis, refusing to rule it out when asked and instead replying: “I don’t know. I’m just going to see what happens.” The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, a…

Manchester United has announced the appointment of Adam Lawrence as the new lead coach for the Under-21s for the remainder of the season. Lawrence previously managed the Under-18s, where he led the team to a national title and the Premier…

La Liga club Sevilla have placed a €30m price tag on Nigeria striker Akor Adams amid growing interest from Saudi Pro League clubs, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 25-year-old joined Sevilla just over a year ago from Montpellier for €5.5m,…

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has announced penalties for Senegal, Morocco, and several players and officials after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. The disciplinary board explained it was punishment rule violations, including unfair play, disrespect, and lack…

The CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 recorded a landmark digital footprint, generating a record 6.1 billion digital impressions and 5.2 billion video views across social media platforms. The figures, released on CAF’s social media handles on Wednesday, represent…

Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior and Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise currently lead the Champions League assists charts with a total of six each. Vinicius and Olise are ahead of the likes of Marseille’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai in the…

Coventry City are leading the chase to sign Nigeria international Frank Onyeka from Brentford as head coach Frank Lampard looks to strengthen his side’s push for promotion to the Premier League, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Talks have already taken place…

The group phase of this season’s Champions League was concluded on Wednesday night. All the 18 matches were played simultaneously across Europe. In the end, Arsenal confirmed top spot, with a 3-2 win over bottom side Kairat Almaty. Bayern Munich…

Atlético Madrid are considering a €35m move for Nigeria winger Ademola Lookman as the Super Eagles star prepares for a possible departure from Atalanta at the end of the season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Spanish side have emerged as…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed heavy sanctions on Senegal and host nation Morocco following the chaotic scenes that overshadowed the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final in Rabat. In a statement published on Wednesday, 28…

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has likened the passion of Nigerian fans to that of Turkish supporters, citing the intense criticism players receive from both fan bases, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Osimhen was speaking during a “Here or There” segment on…

Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has picked his all-time Super Eagles five-a-side team. In a quick-fire chat with Bleacher Report Football, Osimhen revealed his favourite players in each position. The 27-year-old selected mostly former internationals and only one of his current…