The Super Eagles of Nigeria walked through the Africa Cup of Nations group stage with a perfect record, but the numbers only tell part of the story. Three games, three wins. Nine points. A commanding finish at the top of…

Former Leeds United defender, Dylan Kerr has given reasons the Super Eagles of Nigeria won’t win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, title in Morocco. Kerr cited Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament…

Super Eagles and Fulham winger Samuel Chukwueze has revealed he would not take on a managerial role in football when he retires from playing, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 26-year-old is currently on international duty with the Nigerian national team…

Katsina United technical adviser, Azeez Audu, insisted that with a positive mindset his team can secure points anywhere in the league. The Chanji Boys recorded two wins and three draws from 10 away fixtures in the first round of the…

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has returned to the United Kingdom following the fatal car crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his close friends and team members, Sunday PUNCH reports. Joshua sustained minor injuries in…

Kunle Soname, billionaire businessman and proprietor of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Remo Stars, has expanded his call for reforms in Nigerian football by proposing concrete measures he believes can curb poor officiating and restore confidence in the domestic…

Two countries have been eliminated from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, Round of 16 stage in Morocco. DAILY POST reports that the two countries are Sudan and Tunisia. This comes after the conclusion of Saturday’s AFCON Round of…

Former Olympic champion Enefiok Udo-Obong has unveiled a N5m athletics support grant aimed at strengthening grassroots development across Nigeria, with five athletics clubs set to receive N1m each through his Udo-Obong Athletics Academy. In a document shared with Sunday PUNCH…

Chelsea have ended their working relationship with head coach Enzo Maresca on New Year’s Day, just days before a key Premier League match against Manchester City. The club confirmed the decision on Thursday, carefully avoiding the word “sacked” but making…

Nigeria defender Ryan Alebiosu has stepped up his recovery from injury, DAILY POST reports. Alebiosu sustained a leg injury in the Super Eagles’ last group game against the Cranes of Uganda. It was his maiden appearance for the three-time African…

Nigerian and Ghanaian athletes dominated the 5th edition of the annual 10km Owan Marathon race, which took place on Saturday in Edo State. The race took place in the Sabongida-Ora, Owan West Local Government area of the state. In the…

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been officially crowned the highest-rated player at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, a fitting reward for a group-stage campaign defined by control, creativity, and ruthless efficiency. According to leading football analytics platform “WhoScored”,…

Egypt midfielder, Emam Ashour has singled out four teams for praise ahead of his side’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, Round of clash with the Benin Republic on Monday. The teams are Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco. According to…

January 4, 2026 12:36 am The Confederation of African Football has appointed an all-Cameroonian refereeing crew to oversee Monday’s Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 clash between Nigeria and Mozambique. Abdou Abdel Mefire will take charge as centre referee,…

Mali have secured a quarter-final place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after edging Tunisia 3–2 on penalties following a tense 1–1 draw after extra time on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Round…