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Africa’s representation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been reduced to just two teams after Ghana and Cape Verde suffered narrow Round of 32 defeats to Colombia and defending champions Argentina respectively. Their exits…
Para athletes who represented Nigeria and won the maiden edition of the West Africa Zone A and B Para Games, held from November 28 to December 4, 2025, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, have expressed displeasure over the delay in the…
Former Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi has revealed why he snubbed Liverpool and Arsenal to join Manchester City in the January transfer window. The England international was close to moving to Liverpool in the summer, but the expected transfer did…
The Nigeria Football Federation has not held any discussions regarding either the extension or termination of Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle’s contract following the team’s third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria…
Former Nigeria captain, Sunday Oliseh, has said Victor Osimhen should be held responsible for the country’s failure to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria ended the tournament with a bronze medal after losing to the host nation Morocco…
Arsenal secured a top-two finish in this season’s UEFA Champions League after beating Inter Milan at the San Ṣírò on Tuesday night. This extend their perfect record to seven wins from seven in the competition. The visitors made what they…
Rivers United will depart for Zambia tonight for their CAF Champions League matchday three clash against Power Dynamos. The players and officials will leave for Maputo via the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The contingent arrived Abuja on Tuesday from…
Former Nigeria international basketball star Olumide Oyedeji has been elected secretary general of the World Olympians Association, becoming the first African to hold the position, The PUNCH reports. Oyedeji polled 55 votes out of 106 valid votes cast at the…
Wikki Tourists have announced a new date for their Nigeria Premier Football League,NPFL, matchday 22 fixture against Kano Pillars. The match which was initially scheduled for Wednesday 21st January, will now be played on Sunday 25th January, 2026. The encounter…
Manchester City suffered a humiliating 3-1 defeat against Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday as the Norwegian minnows caused one of the biggest shocks in Champions League history. Pep Guardiola’s side were blown away by Kasper Hogh’s first half brace and a second…
Nasarawa United technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut, has shifted focus to their Matchday 22 fixture against Abia Warriors. The Solid Miners will square off with Abia Warriors at the Umuahia Township Stadium this weekend. Nasarawa United returned to winning ways courtesy…
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has confirmed it will file a complaint with FIFA and the Confederation of African Football over Senegal’s walk-off during Sunday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, an action it says affected the morale of its…
Former West Ham United goalkeeper Shaka Hislop has explained why the towels used by goalkeepers during matches are not just ordinary towels. He said having the right level of moisture is crucial to a goalkeeper’s performance, and explained why the…
Following the conclusion of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, ABIODUN ADEWALE takes a look at some of the moments that shaped the biggest football tournament in Africa For 29 days, the world fixed its eyes on Africa…
The Edo State Sports Commission has praised the impact of Kennedy Boboye in transforming Bendel Insurance. The Benin Arsenals are unbeaten in their last nine games. Insurance moved to sixth position on the log following Sunday’s 3-2 win over El-kanemi…
Chelsea defender Axel Disasi has returned to first-team training, club coach Liam Rosenior confirmed. Disasi, who joined Chelsea from Monaco on a six-year contract, fell out of favor under former coach Enzo Maresca. Reports by PUNCH Online noted that both…
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