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…

Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen has named the two Nigerian players he spoke with to join the Turkish Super Lig champions amid the ongoing January transfer window. Osimhen wants his Super Eagles teammates Ademola Lookman and Raphael Onyedika to consider making…

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has revealed his long-standing admiration for Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone after the Spanish side held the Turkish champions to a 1–1 draw in their penultimate group stage match of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday,…

Sumaila Marwa Keshi has been sacked by Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, side Delta Queens. Keshi’s dismissal was confirmed in a statement released by the Delta State Sports Commission on Wednesday. According to reports, Keshi was sacked over allegations of…

After enduring a dry spell without a club, Emmanuel Dennis finally has a new home after joining Danish club Brøndby, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Brøndby announced the deal on Thursday, noting that the player will remain with the club until…

Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, has acknowledged the quality of Zambian side Power Dynamos ahead of their CAF Champions League matchday three fixture. The Pride of Rivers will do battle with Power Dynamos at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Ndola…

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has been offered to Manchester United as he seeks a return to the Premier League just six months after leaving Leicester City, Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed. The 29-year-old midfielder joined Turkish giants…