Nigeria won a record-extending ninth Africa Cup of Nations bronze medal after defeating Egypt 4–2 on penalties following a tense, goalless third-place play-off at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Super Eagles and…

Ghanaian referee, Daniel Laryea, has admitted he was nervous before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match between Morocco and Nigeria. Laryea revealed this while speaking to reporters after arriving at Accra Airport. He also denied favouring the host…

Reigning heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has eased fears over Anthony Joshua’s future, insisting the former champion remains focused, healthy and fully committed to returning to boxing, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Ukrainian spoke out after Joshua’s recent car crash in…

Akwa Ibom would focus more on the discovery and future grooming of athletes at the 2nd Niger Delta Games, scheduled to take place in Benin, Edo State, from 20 to 27 February. Paul Bassey, the state’s commissioner for sports, revealed…

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle has hailed his players following Nigeria’s AFCON third-place playoff win against Egypt on Saturday. Chelle said Super Eagles players gave everything for him, adding that they also won his respect. The Malian watched as…

Spanish La Liga club Valencia have launched a pursuit of Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi as they look to fortify their squad during the January transfer window, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to Tribuna Deportiva, the Nigerian defensive midfielder is…

Goldberg Lager Beer on Saturday rounded off its continental soccer cup fans’ engagement series on a high note as Nigeria defeated Egypt 4–2 on penalties to claim the bronze medal at the tournament. The third-place match viewing, held at the…

Egypt head coach, Hossam Hassan, has suggested why his team was defeated by Nigeria in the AFCON third-place playoff on Saturday. Hassan watched as Nigeria defeated the Pharaohs 4-2 on a penalty shootout following a 0-0 draw. Speaking to reporters…

The Nigeria Premier Football League has summoned Remo Stars and Ikorodu City to an investigative hearing on Monday following reports of fracas and alleged physical attacks on fans during and after their Matchday 20 fixture. The NPFL Chief Operating Officer,…

Spanish club, Sevilla have welcomed back their Nigerian import, Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. Akor and Ejuke were part of the Super Eagles squad that finished third in Morocco. The…

Nigerian winger Suleman Sani has praised RB Leipzig’s youth development structure after completing a move to the Bundesliga club, describing the transfer as a major step in his career and expressing confidence in the club’s long-term vision for young players,…

Enyimba have announced the appointment of Ayodeji Ayeni as their new technical adviser, DAILY POST reports. Ayeni moved to Aba from Nigeria National League, NNL, side Crown FC. He replaced veteran tactician Stanley Eguma who was relieved of his duty…

TECNO, an official global partner of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, said it is expanding fan engagement activities across multiple African countries as the tournament moves into its later stages, extending the matchday experience beyond stadiums and…

At least two Premier League managers are facing imminent sack. Tottenham chief executive, Vinai Venkatesham, arrived at the training ground early on Sunday morning as speculation intensifies over head coach Thomas Frank’s future. Frank is under huge pressure following Saturday’s…

Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen, captain Wilfred Ndidi and defender Chidozie Awaziem were spotted at a Lagos nightclub on Sunday, a few hours after Nigeria’s third-place triumph at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, PUNCH Online reports.…