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The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), through its Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) programme, and TopTier Sports Management have announced plans for a landmark Legends Football Match to celebrate Nigeria’s celebrated mid-1990s football generation. The match, scheduled…
Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland, has apologized to the team’s fans after they lost 3-1 to Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Haaland endured a difficult return to Norway, missing several chances to score. Bodo/Glimt led 2-0 at…
One of the defining strengths of emerging sports is their ability to break boundaries and chart new pathways for the athletes involved. In Nigeria, fencing belongs in that category. The sport has continued to write its own story, impacting the…
Hull City defender, Semi Ajayi is set to be sidelined for the next two months with a hamstring injury, DAILY POST reports. Ajayi sustained the injury in added time of Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations third-placed encounter against Egypt…
Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman face challenging Champions League fixtures on Wednesday (today) as they return to club duty following Nigeria’s bronze medal finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Osimhen’s Galatasaray…
Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi has sent a message of consolation to Morocco’s Brahim Diaz. This comes after Diaz missed a penalty for Morocco against Senegal during the AFCON final on Sunday. Iwobi pointed out that the Real Madrid winger…
Sevilla coach Matías Almeyda has praised striker Akor Adams for his commitment and impact after the Nigerian forward marked his return from the Africa Cup of Nations with a match-winning brace against Elche, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Almeyda highlighted the…
Nigeria left Morocco with bronze medals, broken momentum, and a lingering question that refuses to go away: what went wrong when everything seemed to be going right? For former Super Eagles captain and midfield general Sunday Oliseh, the answer is…
Newcastle legend, Alan Shearer, has tipped Paris Saint-Germain to win the Champions League this season, although he believes Arsenal have a “really good chance”. The Gunners defeated Inter Milan 3-1 on Tuesday to maintain their perfect run in the competition.…
Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed details of a brief exchange he had with Egypt goalkeeper Oufa Shobeir during the third-place play-off penalty shootout at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco last Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria…
Arsenal and Real Madrid were the main talking points on a busy Champions League night, as both teams recorded big wins and sent strong messages to the rest of Europe. At the San Siro, Arsenal continued their fine run with…
Qatar Stars League side, Al Ahli SC have confirmed the signing of former Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, DAILY POST reports. Troost-Ekong linked up with Al Ahli SC from Saudi club, Al Kholood. The experienced centre-back penned a contract with…
Nigerian skeleton racer Simidele Adeagbo has expressed her excitement at returning to the bobsleigh World Cup, reflecting on the journey that brought her back to top-level competition after a serious medical setback, The PUNCH reports. She finished 18th out of…
Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry has given reasons he would always watch the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, tournament. This comes following the conclusion of the 2025 tournament in Morocco, where Senegal triumphed over the hosts with a 1-0 victory in…
Manchester United have revived their interest in Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi, with the former Leicester City midfielder now captaining Besiktas in Turkey, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Red Devils are understood to be considering a short-term midfield addition to bolster…
Former Manchester City defender, Manuel Akanji has told Arsenal they are not the best team in Europe. He said the idea of Arsenal being the best team in Europe right now is not correct. Akanji spoke ahead tonight’s Champions League…
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