The Nigeria Basketball Federation has congratulated six players of Nigerian heritage selected at the 2026 NBA Draft held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, describing the achievement as another historic milestone for Nigerian basketball and further evidence of…

France defeated Norway 4-1 in their final Group I match with a commanding performance to secure top spot in the group, while Senegal stunned Iraq 5-0 in the final Group matches of the FIFA World Cup. France wasted no time…

Seven African nations have secured places in the Round of 32 at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a strong showing for the continent at the expanded tournament. Out of the 10 teams representing the continent, Morocco, South Africa,…

World Cup debutants Cape Verde will face reigning champions Argentina in the knockout rounds after drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia on Friday to extend their fairytale journey. The stalemate in Houston and Spain’s 1-0 win over Uruguay meant the team…

Sevilla have rejected an offer worth €10m from newly promoted Serie A side Venezia for Super Eagles forward Akor Adams, with the Spanish club holding out for a fee in the region of €25m for the Nigerian striker, PUNCH Sports…

Nigeria’s sprint sensation Samuel Ogazi has officially announced his decision to turn professional, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable collegiate career at the University of Alabama that established him as one of the greatest 400m runners in NCAA history…

Super Eagles defender Benjamin Tanimu has ruled out an immediate return to the Nigeria Premier Football League following his departure from Moroccan side Maghreb de Fès, insisting he still has unfinished business abroad despite enduring a difficult two years in…

Former Super Eagles midfielder Garba Lawal has raised concerns over the Nigeria Football Federation’s ability to consistently meet the $100,000 monthly salary agreed with Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle following the extension of his contract, while former Eagles boss…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen remains at the centre of transfer speculation, with a European club reportedly ready to submit an offer of €120m to Galatasaray for the Nigerian forward this summer, even as the Turkish champions insist they have…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is not at the World Cup, but the 2026 tournament has arguably made him a star anyway. After featuring in a pre-Mundial friendly against Portugal, the 26-year-old Udinese shot-stopper has become a global internet sensation,…

The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is beginning to take shape with the group stage nearing its conclusion and some Round of 32 fixtures now confirmed. Football heavyweights Brazil, Germany, France and Argentina have secured their places…

Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick as France powered past Norway 4-1 to clinch top spot in World Cup Group I on Friday as Senegal kept their hopes of a last-32 spot alive with a thumping victory over Iraq. Paris…

Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk said on Friday that he was vacating his three boxing world title belts but is not retiring. The 39-year-old Ukrainian, who is unbeaten in his professional career, said that he wanted “to make them free so…

Uruguay’s preparations for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup clash against Spain have been thrown into uncertainty after reports emerged that senior players confronted head coach Marcelo Bielsa over his demanding training methods and tactical approach. According to the Uruguayan…

A series of upsets and the emergence of exciting young talents have highlighted the ongoing Prime Atlantic Squash Tournament in Lagos as the competition heads into the semi-final stage. Chairman of the Media and Publicity Committee of the Nigeria Squash…