France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has told Crystal Palace he wants to leave the club, with interest growing from Premier League and European sides. As reported by BBC Sports on Wednesday, the 28-year-old has 18 months remaining on his contract at…

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has sanctioned Algeria following series of incidents that occurred after the  2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final fixture against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. CAF’s disciplinary board imposed both sporting and financial penalties  on…

Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry, has given his verdict on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, tournament, hich was concluded last Sunday. The former French striker also offered his view on the officiating during the tournament as well as the  Senegalese…

Power Dynamos head coach, Osward Mutapa has said that his team’s league win over Mufulira Wanderers is a big boost ahead of their CAF Champions League clash against Rivers United. The Kitwe side defeated Mufulira Wanderers 1-0 over the weekend.…

The Lagos Polo Club has announced the dates and structure for the 2026 edition of the NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament (LIPT). The announcement was made on Monday during a press briefing at the historic Lagos Polo Club grounds in…

Nigerian forward George Ilenikhena has set a new record in the UEFA Champions League by becoming the youngest African player to make 15 appearances in the competition. He has broken the previous record held by former Nigerian international Nwankwo Kanu.…

Seeking to improve on their performance at the maiden edition of the Niger Delta Games (NDG), the Ondo State Liaison Committee has charged coaches of the 17 sports to ensure that only the very best athletes are presented to represent…

Trabzonspor have stepped up their pursuit of Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, DAILY POST reports. According to Corriere dello Sport, Dele-Bashiru has received an official offer from Trabzonspor. The Nigeria international is however yet to make a decision on whether to…

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has called on the Confederation of African Football, CAF, to hold the Moroccan Football Association to account over the AFCON towel controversy. Recall that ball boys were caught on camera taking the towels of Senegal…

Champions League titleholders Paris Saint-Germain lost 2-1 at Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday to jeopardise their chances of a top eight finish and direct qualification for the last-16. Luis Suarez scored twice for Sporting in the second half, sealing victory with…

Three Super Eagles players, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Calvin Bassey have been named in the Team of the Tournament of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. Eric Chelle’s side finished in third position in the competition.…

The Confederation of African Football has released the official Team of the Tournament for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, following Senegal’s 1–0 extra-time victory over hosts Morocco in the final on January 18. The Best XI highlights…

Despite finishing third at the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco, three Super Eagles stars have been named in the official Best XI unveiled on Wednesday by the organisers. The star studded list included standout performers from…

Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh has raised an alarm over the state of the country’s national football team following the conclusion of the 2025 AFCON. Oliseh cautioned that if the individuals overseeing the national team do not address the…

African discus record holder Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons has made her competitive debut in Olympic weightlifting, marking a rare crossover appearance from track and field with a first outing she described as both demanding and enjoyable, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 31…