Aston Villa closed to within four points of the Premier League summit with an impressive 2-0 win at Newcastle, while Chelsea climbed into the top four on Sunday. Leaders Arsenal can stretch their advantage over Villa and Manchester City back…

Manchester United’s starting XI to face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday evening has been unveiled. Man United manager Michael Carrick opted to start the likes of Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo to tackle the Gunners. Captain Bruno Fernandes…

Matchday 22 of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League arrives at a point where margins are tightening, and ambition is sharpening, with the race for the title, continental qualification and survival entering a defining phase across the country. From Ibadan…

Arsenal’s starting XI to face Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday evening has been unveiled. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta opted to start Gabriel Jesus ahead of Viktor Gyokeres to lead the Gunners’ attack against the Red Devils. This…

Enugu Rangers technical adviser Fidelis Ilechukwu has outlined a long-term vision for the club amid questions over his future, emphasising the importance of building a strong foundation through the academy while addressing speculation surrounding his contract, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.…

Ifeanyi Onyebuchi has rejoined Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Rangers, DAILY POST reports. Onyebuchi rejoined the Flying Antelopes for the remainder of the season. The experienced defender is in contention to face Warri Wolves this weekend. Rangers will do…

Rivers United secured their first point of the 2025/26 CAF Champions League group stage after playing out a goalless draw with Power Dynamos in Ndola, Zambia, on Saturday, a result that leaves both sides anchored at the bottom of Group…

Former Tottenham Hotspur striker, Jermain Defoe, has suggested why Viktor Gyokeres has struggled at Arsenal so far this season. Gyokeres has failed to shine at Arsenal since joining the Gunners from Sporting Lisbon last year. The Sweden international was exceptional…

The Nigeria Premier Football League has fallen to 91st place in the latest International Federation of Football History and Statistics global league rankings, which marks a significant drop from its 76th position in 2024, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to…

The Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board, Chiedu Ebie, says the Niger Delta Games should be developed into a long-term talent pipeline capable of producing athletes who will represent Nigeria at major international competitions, including the Olympics,…

Rivers United head coach, Finidi George, has expressed satisfaction with the outcome of his side’s clash with Power Dynamos, DAILY POST reports. The Pride of Rivers held the Zambians to a 0-0 draw at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Saturday.…

Senegal’s backup goalkeeper has revealed how watching Morocco’s ball boys frustrate Nigeria’s Stanley Nwabali helped the Teranga Lions win Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat. Senegal were crowned champions after edging hosts Morocco 1-0 in a tense final,…

Liverpool has made contact with former Real Madrid manager, Xabi Alonso. According to Diario AS, Alonso has already received the first call from Liverpool despite the fact that he is now resting, and the response has been positive. Alonso was…

Plateau United were held to a goalless draw by Katsina United at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano on Sunday, extending their disappointing away record in the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The result leaves the…

Former Nigeria international, Ifeanyi Udeze has disagreed with former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh over his recent comments on Victor Osimhen. Oliseh had blamed Osimhen for Nigeria’s failure to win the 2025 AFCON tournament in Morocco. The former Juventus midfielder…