Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has told Mikel Arteta and his players that finishing top of their Champions League group would amount to absolutely nothing if they fail to win the trophy this season. He reminded his former club that last…

Former Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Oliseh has criticised striker Victor Osimhen, suggesting his behaviour during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations undermined Nigeria’s chances of winning the tournament, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Speaking on his YouTube show Sunday Oliseh’s Global…

Egypt’s coach, Hossam Hassan, has said that playing the Super Eagles in the third-place playoff at the Africa Cup of Nations was just a formality. Hassan also said he was satisfied with his team’s performance, even though they did not…

The Confederation of African Football has imposed fines totalling $100,000 on the Algerian Football Federation and suspended two of its players following their involvement in the brawl that ensued after Algeria’s 2-0 defeat to Nigeria in the quarter-finals of the…

Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Yisa Alao from Sheffield United. The Premier League club will pay an initial fee of £500,000 plus add-ons for the 17-year-old fullback. The Blues have beaten at least three of their rivals to…

Team Nigeria began training at the tennis court of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, on Wednesday ahead of their Davis Cup World Group II tie against Uzbekistan, scheduled for February 7–8 in Lagos, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Davis Cup,…

As the curtain fell on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Goldberg Lager Beer closed its tournament journey not with regret, but with pride, gratitude and renewed belief in the future of Nigerian football. The Super Eagles secured the bronze…

Ademola Lookman has been identified as a transfer target for Serie A champions Napoli, DAILY POST reports. According to Fichajes, Napoli will look to bring Lookman to Naples before the end of the winter transfer window. The Partenopei will however…

Napoli made Nigeria winger Ademola Lookman a priority target in the January transfer window as the Serie A side seek to strengthen their attacking options, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Atalanta forward has attracted interest from several clubs across Europe,…

A SuperComputer, FMD Simulator, has predicted the top five teams that could win the Champions League this season. Ahead of the final round of league phase fixtures, Arsenal are top with 21 points, having won all their seven matches so…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has received overwhelming support from fans, players and former internationals to remain in charge following Nigeria’s third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, The PUNCH reports. The Franco-Malian tactician, who guided Nigeria…

Maureen Ajibade has been appointed the new head coach of the Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, side Delta Queens. Ajibade’s appointment was confirmed by the Delta State Sports Commission. The new tactician will be assisted by Susan Aliyah and Jennifer…

French football legend Thierry Henry has criticised the standard of officiating at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, saying the referees are not at the level of the tournament. The Arsenal icon made the remarks following the controversial final between…

Former Chelsea star, Marcel Desailly has extended his apologies to Arsenal defender William Saliba after a significant misjudgment regarding the player’s potential in his career. After Arsenal signed Saliba back in 2019, Desailly expressed skepticism about the centre-back’s ability to…

Organisers of the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, also known as the Prosperity Cup, have announced a partnership deal with Spanish football giants FC Barcelona ahead of the 2026 edition of the football spectacle. Director General of the Prosperity Cup, Ono…