Fresh from continental duty and still carrying the physical and emotional weight of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, Victor Osimhen has wasted no time refocusing his ambition. The Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker has made it clear that the…

Former Arsenal and Manchester United stars, Theo Walcott and Wayne Rooney, have said that Leandro Trossard has proven them wrong this season. Trossard put in a great performance again, helping Arsenal beat Inter 3-1 in the Champions League. A goal…

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will long be remembered for the manner in which it ended. Chaotic scenes unfolded at the end of regulation time in the final when the award of a penalty to Morocco sparked a…

Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen has said that their upcoming Champions League game with Manchester City will be a difficult one. Osimhen and Erling Haaland, two of the best strikers in the world at the moment, will battle it out as…

The uncle of British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua has said his nephew would not want the driver involved in the fatal accident that killed two of his friends to be jailed, The PUNCH reports. Adeniyi Kayode, 46, appeared before a magistrate’s…

Maryam Usman has become the first Nigerian athlete confirmed to compete at the inaugural Enhanced Games, the controversial multi-sport event that permits the use of performance-enhancing substances, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The competition, founded by Australian businessman Aron D’Souza, is…

Ghanaian coach and pundit Christopher Nimley has criticised his compatriot, referee Daniel Laryea, for poor officiating during Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final defeat to Morocco. Nigeria lost 4-2 on penalties after a goalless draw following extra time at the…

Lagos-born AS Monaco forward George Ilenikhena has made UEFA Champions League history by becoming the youngest African player to reach 15 appearances in the competition, surpassing a record previously held by former Nigeria international Nwankwo Kanu, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.…

Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has insisted that Senegal forward Sadio Mane saved African football following the conclusion of the 2025 AFCON. Ferdinand made the assertion in his Rio Presents Podcast while speaking on the key moment when Senegal’s…

Hull City defender Semi Ajayi has been ruled out for two months after sustaining a hamstring injury during Nigeria’s third-place match at the Africa Cup of Nations, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 31-year-old limped out in added time of the…

Ola Aina has been added to Nottingham Forest’s UEFA Europa League squad, DAILY POST reports. The Tricky Trees included Aina in their squad ahead of the final two league phase fixtures of the competition. Aina is now available for selection…

Liverpool took a big step towards automatic qualification for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday as Mohamed Salah returned in a 3-0 victory at Marseille. Dominik Szoboszlai put the six-time European champions ahead on the stroke of half-time before…

Bashir Usman has rejoined Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Niger Tornadoes for the remainder of the season. Usman previously played for the Ikon Allah Boys during the 2023-24 NPFL season. The goal getter penned a two-contract with Niger Tornadoes.…

Moises Caicedo’s late goal gave Chelsea a vital 1-0 win against Cypriot minnows Pafos on Wednesday as the Blues moved closer to automatic qualification for the Champions League last 16. In Liam Rosenior’s first Champions League game as Chelsea boss,…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has come down hard on the Algerian Football Federation (FAF), imposing a sweeping $100,000 fine and multiple suspensions following a string of disciplinary breaches that marred Algeria’s incendiary Africa Cup of Nations encounter against…