Match officials in the Nigeria Premier Football League have confirmed receipt of their unpaid indemnities for officiating in the Nigerian topflight ahead of the second stanza of the 2025/26 season, The PUNCH reports. Officials, including referees, match commissioners and referee…

The Nigerian national team has received some good news about their players’ fitness as they get ready for their semi-final match in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Good news has come about injured defender, Ryan Alebiosu and team captain,…

Eric Chelle has hailed the mindset and commitment of his players as the key factor behind Nigeria’s dominant run at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Super Eagles secured a 2-0 quarter-final win over Algeria…

Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface, has started his rehabilitation process following a successful knee surgery in Innsbruck, Austria. The Nigerian international opted for the procedure after weeks of medical consultations and has now been ruled out for the remainder of…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated the Super Eagles on their Saturday “impressive and confidence-boosting victory” over the Atlas Lions of Algeria. The party’s National Chairman, Tanimu Turaki, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said it was truly…

Nigeria defender Bright Osayi-Samuel insists the Super Eagles have become a team opponents now fear, following their 2-0 quarter-final victory over Algeria at the Marrakech Stadium, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Speaking after the win, the Birmingham City player credited the…

A two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner, Mohamed Aboutrika, has named the Super Eagles as the strongest team in the ongoing 2025 AFCON tournament following their victory over Algeria on Saturday. The Super Eagles Super beat Algeria 2-0 in the…

Following his dream start in the English FA Cup, where he registered a goal and an assist in 16 minutes for Wolves during their 6-1 thrashing of League Two side Shrewsbury Town on Saturday, Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare is looking…

Algeria center-back Aïssa Mandi has said that the Senegalese referee Issa Sy was not responsible for their loss to Nigeria on Saturday. Algeria were knocked out of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations by the Super Eagles. In what was…

As the Super Eagles continue their quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco, ABIODUN ADEWALE spotlights the influence of midfielder Alex Iwobi, who has been at the centre of Nigeria’s creativity and fluid style of play…

Alade Balogun is nearing a move to Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Shooting Stars. Balogun is reported to have accepted personal terms with the Oluyole Warriors. He featured for Ikorodu City during the first stanza of the season Balogun…

Charles Godfred produced a standout sprint performance as the University of Minnesota track and field team dominated the Minnesota Open with 16 event victories on Saturday, which signals a strong start to their 2026 indoor season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.…

Lebanese forward, Arkan Chafii is targeting a move to Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Kwara United. Chafii is currently undergoing trials with the Harmony Boys. The 23-year-old striker said the intensity and competitiveness of the NPFL inspired his decision…

Algeria captain, Riyad Mahrez has vowed that the team will come back stronger after their 2-0 defeat to Nigeria at the ongoing AFCON tournament in Morocco. Mahrez was unable to save the Desert Foxes as two goals from Victor Osimhen…

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi and Ryan Alebiosu still have a chance of featuring for Nigeria at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. Ndidi sustained a hamstring injury in Nigeria’s quarter-final victory over the Desert Foxes…