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Barely one week after emerging from one of the most controversial fixtures in this year’s Nationwide League One (NLO) playoffs, Yewa FC Academy will begin another decisive chapter in its quest for promotion to the…
Former Arsenal player, Bacary Sagna is confident Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe will win the Ballon d’Or this year. Sagna hailed the individual performance of his countryman, saying that the only thing that could prevent him from doing well is a…
Bayern Munich are in talks with Harry Kane over a potential contract extension, the club’s sporting director Max Eberl has confirmed. The England captain joined the German champions from Tottenham Hotspur in August 2023 on a four-year deal worth an…
Ola Aina’s long road back from injury has reached a defining milestone, with the Nottingham Forest defender named in Troy Deeney’s Premier League Team of the Week following the conclusion of Matchday 23 fixtures on Monday night. The BBC football…
France legend, Frank Leboeuf has said that Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland may not win the Ballon d’Or this year because the award is not given to the best player. The former Chelsea star thinks Mbappe is right in the…
Former England defender Gary Cahill praised Nottingham Forest right-back Ola Aina after the Super Eagles star delivered the assist that sparked Saturday’s 2-0 victory over Brentford, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Aina’s pinpoint cross found Igor Jesus, who opened the scoring…
Former Tottenham Hotspur striker, Darren Bent has called on Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta to consider dropping captain, Martin Odegaard from the starting lineup. Bent believes that Odegaard’s contributions from midfield have been lacking, suggesting that Eberechi Eze deserves an opportunity…
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze credited Fulham manager Marco Silva’s simple instructions for inspiring his match-winning impact in Saturday’s dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Brighton at Craven Cottage, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Fresh from Africa Cup of Nations duty, Chukwueze…
Evans Ogbonda has confirmed his departure from former Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions Rangers, DAILY POST reports. Ogbonda announced his departure in a farewell message to the Flying Antelopes. The left-back expressed gratitude to the club for the unwavering…
Calvin Bassey’s father, Kingsley Ughelumba, has again cried out for help, seeking to reunite with his four children, including the Super Eagles defender, whom he says he has been separated from for over 18 years, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Ughelumba…
Nottingham Forest manager, Sean Dyche, was delighted to see Taiwo Awoniyi hit the target in their 2-0 win over Brentford on Sunday. Awoniyi netted the Tricky Trees second goal of the game with an individual effort. It was the Nigeria international’s…
The heartbeat of Ajegunle pulsed with excitement as the Nathaniel Idowu Foundation U-14 Football League made its debut at the Nathaniel Idowu Pitch, Oregie, Ajegunle-Apapa, Lagos, last weekend. The opening weekend delivered drama and delight, with 21 goals scored across…
Nasarawa United technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut, has praised goalkeeper Darlington Ovunda for his performance in the win over Abia Warriors. Ovunda was instrumental in the Solid Miners 2-1 win over Abia Warriors at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday. The…
Nigeria’s Green Arrows will face defending champions Egypt in a decisive Group I encounter on Tuesday (today) at the African Men’s Handball Championship, with qualification for the semi-finals and a direct ticket to the 2027 IHF Men’s World Championship at…
Legendary Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has called out William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães following the Gunners’ Premier League 3-2 defeat to Manchester United on Sunday. Wenger said the two centre-backs were nervous and less dominant against Michael Carrick’s side. Recall…
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has sparked optimism among football fans after posting an update suggesting he has begun his recovery work at Bayer Leverkusen following recent knee surgery, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 25-year-old forward shared a picture from…
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