Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has hailed Benfica head coach, Jose Mourinho’s strategy following Benfica’s Champions League 4-2 win against Real Madrid on Wednesday. Guardiola also admitted that he was left confused when Mourinho sent the Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin…

Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa struck the decisive goal as Kano Pillars boosted their survival hopes, while Abia Warriors and Nasarawa United suffered damaging home draws in the Nigeria Premier Football League title race on matchday 23, PUNCH Sports…

Victor Osimhen has expressed confidence Galatasaray will be ready for battle when they face either Juventus or Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League playoffs. Okan Buruk’s side failed to secure automatic qualification into the Round of 16 following Wednesday’s…

Kelechi Iheanacho has been declared fit and available for selection ahead of Celtic’s UEFA Europa League clash against Utrecht, with head coach Martin O’Neill confirming the Nigerian forward’s return from injury, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Iheanacho joined the Scottish champions…

Kwara United have received a timely boost with the return of midfielder Philip Ozor ahead of their midweek fixture against Kun Khalifat FC. Ozor returned from the injury that has kept him out since December. He was listed in the…

Lagos State athletes are smiling to the bank, following the payment of N36.3m by the Lagos State Government, as cash rewards to athletes who won medals for the state at the last National Sports Festival, held in Abeokuta, Ogun State…

Nigeria international centre-back Igoh Ogbu is facing another spell on the sidelines after aggravating a hamstring injury during Slavia Prague’s heavy 4–1 loss to Pafos on Wednesday night. The setback is a frustrating twist in what has already been a…

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…