Dunamis-Icon Limited,  organisers of the Niger Delta Games, on Wednesday in Benin, reiterated that states are prohibited from presenting non-indigenous athletes at the 2nd edition of the games scheduled for Edo State from February 20-27. This is even as the…

Ludogorets midfielder, Petar Stanić is the current leading top scorer in the UEFA Europa League following the conclusion of this week’s matches. Stanić has six goals to his name so far in the competition. He failed to extend his tally…

AFCON 2025 debutant and Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Alebiosu talks about his first Africa Cup of Nations, playing with the Eagles, his injury at the tournament and more in this interview with PETER AKINBO AFCON 2025 debutant and Blackburn Rovers…

Nigeria’s Senior Men’s Handball Team, the Golden Arrows, delivered a commanding performance on Thursday, thrashing Zambia 36–18 to secure early qualification for the quarter-finals of the 25th Africa Men’s Handball Nations Cup in Kigali. The victory, Nigeria’s second in Group…

Raphael Onyedika is eager to leave Belgian Pro League outfit, Club Brugge before the end of the current transfer window, DAILY POST reports. Turkish Super Lig champions, Galatasaray have keen interest in the defensive midfielder, and have reportedly agreed personal…

Ikpabi David, President of the West African Boxing Union, on Wednesday celebrated the outstanding victory of Haruna “Thunder” Mohammad, who successfully defended his WABU Cruiserweight Championship title. In a thrilling match held recently, Mohammad showcased exceptional skill and determination, defeating…

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has finally addressed the most controversial moment of the Africa Cup of Nations final, admitting that emotion, not defiance, drove his decision to order his players off the pitch during Sunday’s explosive showdown against hosts…

Super Eagles midfielder, Frank Onyeka has urged the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, not to let head coach, Eric Chelle go. Onyeka praised Chelle’s character and ability, insisting that many players within the Super Eagles have a strong affection for him.…

Former Super Falcons striker Patience Avre has called on the Nigeria Football Federation to organise more friendly matches for the team ahead of their WAFCON title defence in Morocco, The PUNCH reports. The 10-time African champions have not played any…

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have come down hard on Remo Stars, the reigning Nigerian champions, handing out sweeping sanctions after serious security and crowd-control failures during their Matchday 20 clash against Ikorodu City on 14 January. In a…

Chelsea have beaten other competitors in the transfer of Nigerian eligible talented 17-year-old fullback, Yisa Alao. Aloa, who has Nigerian heritage, will join the Blues from Sheffield Wednesday. Chelsea managed to secure his move, beating out three other Premier League…

Southampton interim coach Tonda Eckert is not ruling out player exits during the January transfer window, with Nigeria midfielder Joe Aribo reportedly attracting interest from his former club Rangers, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 29-year-old featured in 32 of the…

Rangers technical adviser, Fidelis Ilechukwu is back with the team after returning from international duty. Ilechukwu, who is an assistant coach in national team was away with the Super Eagles at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The young tactician…

Nigeria’s national record holder in the women’s high jump, Temitope Adeshina, has been named the Big 12 Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week following her first victory of the new season at the Corky Classic last weekend, PUNCH…

Sevilla striker Akor Adams has turned his attention to Saturday’s La Liga home fixture against Athletic Club Bilbao after scoring a brace on Monday to rescue a point for his side. The Super Eagles forward, who returned from the Africa…