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Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, will head into next week’s decisive second leg with a narrow advantage after edging Benin Republic 3-2 in an entertaining FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying match on Saturday…
Chairman of Agege Local Government Area, Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa, has arrived in Rabat, the host city for today’s crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash between Nigeria and Morocco. With kick-off set for 9pm at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium,…
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is racing toward its finish line. With just four matches left, Nigeria, Senegal, Egypt and hosts Morocco remain in the hunt for continental gold, and in less than 36 hours, one heavyweight will fall.…
Morocco goalkeeper, Monir El Kajoui has underlined the focus within the team’s camp ahead of their semi-final encounter against Nigeria. The Atlas Lions, who are targeting their second continental crown will be up against the Super Eagles in the semi-final…
Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka admitted he would love to play for Manchester United while speaking to a fan during the ongoing Africa cup of nations in Morocco, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 28-year-old Brentford midfielder made the comment in…
Fulham midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has singled out one player really missed by the Super Eagles at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Iwobi said that not having Nottingham Forest defender, Ola Aina in the team has really affected the Super…
Nigerian winger Sani Suleman has joined RB Leipzig on a five-year deal from Slovak top-flight side AS Trenčín, with the Bundesliga club moving decisively to secure one of Europe’s most sought-after teenage attackers, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. RB Leipzig confirmed…
All is now set for the Davis Cup World Group II tie between Nigeria and Uzbekistan, scheduled for February 7–8, 2026, in Lagos, with organisers confirming full technical, security and logistical readiness for the international men’s team tennis fixture. The…
Wikki Tourists captain, Muhammed Guda, has reiterated the players’ determination to make up for the unwanted results recorded in the first round of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Bauchi Elephants recorded five wins, eight draws and six defeats…
Moses Itauma’s fight against American Jermaine Franklin has been rescheduled for March after the British heavyweight picked up an injury while training. The fight, which was due to take place on 24 January at Manchester’s Co-Op Live Arena, will now…
The duo of Ifegwu Ojukwu and Alao Danbani are set to complete a move to Plateau United ahead of the second stanza of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. Both players were reported to have held talks with…
While Arne Slot seems to think that Liverpool’s starting line-up is stronger without Mohamed Salah, the winger has been conspicuous by his absence in recent weeks, with the Reds struggling to score goals without their talisman. It’s clear that they…
Raphael Onyedika is nearing a switch to Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray, DAILY POST reports. Onyedika is open to joining Okan Buruk’s side, while agreement has already been reached with his representatives. The Nigeria international has been offered a four-year…
Annabelle Fasuba, daughter of former Nigerian sprinter Olusoji Fasuba, has begun her U-17 career in England in impressive fashion, winning the South of England Indoor 60m title at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre in London on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra…
Nasarawa United have announced that their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 20 clash against Kano Pillars will be played behind closed doors. The Solid Miners stated that the move is necessitated due to an ongoing repair work being carried…
Roma crashed out of the Italian Cup on Tuesday as they lost 3-2 at home to Torino despite a goal from 16-year-old prodigy Antonio Arena. Trailing 2-1 going into the final 10 minutes, Gian Piero Gasperini decided to bring on…
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