Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu faces a selection dilemma ahead of Nigeria’s second friendly against Senegal at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne on Monday (today), with several players staking strong claims for places in the squad for the upcoming…

Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has claimed that the Gunners are thinking of selling their captain, Martín Odegaard. Merson described the development as ‘madness’, insisting that there will be several teams lining up to sign him from Arsenal. “It’s madness for…

Portugal winger Rafael Leão is expected to miss his country’s final World Cup build-up game against Nigeria on Wednesday after being sent off in Saturday’s friendly against Chile, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Leão was dismissed shortly before half-time for punching…

Former Chelsea defender, Frank Leboeuf, has urged Manchester United manager Michael Carrick to sign Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery. Leboeuf believes Zaire-Emery will be a great signing for Man United, adding that the 20-year-old will sacrifice himself for Carrick’s side.…

Robo Queens head coach, Emmanuel Osahon, has defended his team’s defeat to Rivers Angels in the opening fixture at the Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, Super Six playoff tournament. Osahon said that his players are making their debut in the…

Feyenoord have decided to sack Robin van Persie as their manager. This means the Dutch club will begin the 2026/27 campaign under a new head coach. A terse statement released on its X handle on Sunday, read: “Feyenoord will start the…

Barau FC defender, Orji Kalu, has labelled the Sunshine Stars U-19 team a tough side following their President Federation Cup Round of 16 clash. The Maliya Boys defeated the Sunshine Stars U-19 team 2-1 in a keenly contested encounter in…

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen is conscious and receiving medical attention after collapsing during his country’s international friendly against Ukraine on Sunday evening. The incident, which caused immediate concern among players, officials, and supporters, led to the abandonment of the match…

An update on former Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen’s condition has been revealed after he collapsed during Denmark’s friendly 2-1 win against Ukraine on Sunday. Recall that footage showed Eriksen grabbing his chest before collapsing in the 65th minute of…

Barcelona forward, Lamine Yamal, has said he thought he would win the Ballon d’Or ahead of PSG’s Ousmane Dembele last year. The Spaniard finished as runner-up behind Dembele in the voting. Yamal has now admitted it was probably better that…

Christian Eriksen collapsed for the second time during a football match on Sunday during Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine in Odense. “Christian Eriksen is conscious and doing well under the circumstances,” the Danish football association wrote on social media. The incident…

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has described the remarkable rise of Nigerian teenager Zadok Yohanna as proof of the transformative power of sports. He is calling on authorities to create more opportunities for talented young Nigerians. Mr Saraki made the…

Plateau United technical adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote, has described his team’s President Federation Cup Round of 16 win over Basira FC as a sweet victory. The Peace Boys beat Basira FC 2-1 at the FIFA Goal Project in Abuja on Saturday.…

Galatasaray have identified two strikers to sign to partner and support Victor Osimhen in the attack. This was disclosed by Galatasaray reporter Burhan Can Terzi while sharing information about the yellow-red team’s transfer agenda this summer. According to Can Terzi,…

With just four days to the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, excitement is building across the globe as football’s biggest spectacle prepares to kick off in the United States, Mexico and Canada. This year’s tournament is historic for…