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The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), through its Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) programme, and TopTier Sports Management have announced plans for a landmark Legends Football Match to celebrate Nigeria’s celebrated mid-1990s football generation. The match, scheduled…
Former Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has been suspended by his Norwegian club, Molde FK, as he faces a police probe over an alleged sexual assault, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The club confirmed the development in an official statement on…
Hosts Morocco started their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 campaign with a comfortable 2–0 victory over Comoros on Sunday night at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The winning start by Morocco will give their home fans an…
CAF’s decision to switch the Africa Cup of Nations to a four-year cycle from 2028 has sparked widespread debate across African football, with many observers highlighting the influence of FIFA president Gianni Infantino in the move, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has confirmed that Bruno Fernandes will be sidelined for “a while” after sustaining a hamstring injury in their 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday. Fernandes pulled up in the first half with no one…
Ruben Amorim fears Bruno Fernandes will be out for “a while” after the Manchester United captain was injured during Sunday’s 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa. Fernandes has started every Premier League game this season, but the Portugal midfielder is unlikely…
Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has named Africa’s number one team as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, kicks off on Sunday. Oliseh, in a video posted on his X account on Sunday, identified 2025 AFCON hosts Morocco…
An understrength Bayern Munich coasted to a 4-0 away win over lowly Heidenheim on Sunday, restoring their nine-point lead atop the table in Harry Kane’s first match as captain. Borussia Dortmund had closed the gap to the leaders to six…
Werder Bremen has spoken on the possibility of terminating the contract of Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface. The club’s Sporting Director, Clemens Fritz did not rule out an early termination of the player’s loan from Bayer Leverkusen. Boniface has struggled…
Barcelona wingers Raphinha and Lamine Yamal guided the Catalan giants four points clear at the top of La Liga with a 2-0 win at 10-man Villarreal on Sunday. Brazil international Raphinha won and converted an early penalty before Villarreal’s Renato…
As Nigeria builds momentum towards the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, Goldberg Lager Beer has unveiled a nationwide fan engagement campaign aimed at rallying support for the Super Eagles. The campaign seeks to reignite the passion that…
Barcelona will go into 2026 sitting four points clear at the top of the LaLiga table. This follows their 2-0 win over 10-man Villarreal on Sunday evening. Hansi Flick’s men went in front thanks to a penalty from Raphinha in…
Abia Warriors look to build on their recent resurgence when they host Warri Wolves at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday in a Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 18 fixture, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Warriors head into the encounter…
Abia Comets Football Club of Umuahia, on Saturday, drew 1-1 draw with Sunshine Stars FC of Akure, in a Southern Conference A encounter of the Nigerian National League, NNL at the Ondo State Sports Stadium, Akure. The first half of…
Salman Abubakar expressed confidence that nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions Enyimba can secure a positive result against El-Kanemi Warriors in Sunday’s clash at the El-Kanemi Stadium in Maiduguri, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Abubakar, a former El-Kanemi midfielder, remains upbeat…
Manchester United boss, Ruben Amorim has once responded to the criticisms he received for dropping Kobbie Mainoo on the bench. The manager has been heavily criticised by pundits and fans of the Red Devils who believe the player should be…
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