Former Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick has insisted the Super Eagles would have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup if he were still in charge of Nigerian football. Pinnick, who led the NFF from October 2014 to October…

Abia Warriors Technical Adviser, Imama Amapakabo, has called for patience from supporters ahead of their matchday 24 fixture against Katsina United. The Umuahia-based club have recorded only one win in their last four league fixtures. Abia Warriors will lock horns…

Nigerian defender Igoh Ogbu is facing another spell on the sidelines after aggravating a hamstring injury during Slavia Prague’s 4-1 defeat to Pafos on Wednesday night, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The setback is the latest in what has been a…

Orlando Pirates have confirmed the departure of Nigerian international defender Olisa Ndah, officially ending his three-and-a-half-year stay with the Soweto giants. The 28-year-old centre-back leaves the Premier Soccer League club by mutual consent, despite still having time left on his…

Barcelona’s director, Deco, has explained why the club chose not to sign Willian Estevao before he joined Chelsea. The young Brazilian has been doing really well since moving to Stamford Bridge in the summer, and people across Europe are talking…

Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin, on Wednesday, reminded football fans that goalkeepers, too, can score goals. More specifically, in the UEFA Champions League. ABIODUN ADEWALE revisits the moments goalkeepers turned scorers in Europe’s elite competition Vincent Enyeama As they say, charity…

As the CAF Champions League group stage enters a decisive phase this weekend, Nigeria’s lone representatives return to action knowing that only victory will keep their continental campaign alive. Matchday four of the group stage marks the start of the…

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, says they are waiting for a positive ruling from FIFA, regarding their case against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The federation is protesting the use of players who were not eligible for the 2026 World…

Senegal coach, Pape Bouna Thiaw, has urged fans to stop organising fundraisers in his name following sanctions imposed by the Confederation of African Football after the AFCON 2025 final. Thiaw, who led Senegal to victory at the 2025 AFCON final…

Former Manchester United player, Nani snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi on his choice of the greatest football player of all time. He chose Brazilian player named Ronaldinho as his favorite footballer. Speaking to ESPN, Nani snubbed his countryman and…

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has provided a positive team news update ahead of Saturday evening’s Premier League fixture against West Ham at Stamford Bridge. The Blues return to domestic action following an impressive 3-2 comeback victory over Napoli in…

Nigeria’s Falconets will now host Senegal in the first leg of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup third qualifying round contest at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta, DAILY POST reports. The match was initially scheduled for the Lekan…

Liam Rosenior labelled Chelsea’s London derby against West Ham on Saturday as their biggest game of the season, saying he would “find out so much” about his players. Rosenior, who replaced Enzo Maresca as Chelsea boss earlier this month, has…

Former Newcastle United striker, Alan Shearer, has predicted some of the Premier League matches to be played this weekend. Arsenal face another tough test on Saturday, when the face Leeds United at Elland Road. Chelsea are looking to continue their…

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has set a new benchmark in English football after becoming the quickest manager to reach 400 wins in the English top flight. As reported by BBC Sports on Friday, the Manchester City boss achieved the…