The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution for the tournament from FIFA, world football’s governing body announced on Wednesday. The total World Cup prize fund of…

The fallout from Nigeria’s painful exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers has taken a sharp legal and political turn. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has forcefully dismissed Nigeria’s petition to FIFA over alleged player ineligibility, urging…

Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has emerged as a top candidate to replace Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. The Athletic reports that this could be Guardiola’s last season at the Etihad. Maresca is under contract at Stamford Bridge until 2030. This…

Former DR Congo defender and Football Director of the Congolese Football Federation, Herita Ilunga, has claimed that the alleged ineligibility of some DR Congo players, which has put their 2026 World Cup qualification into doubt, would be decided on “sporting…

Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is more than a sporting setback. It is a major financial blow, one that could cost the Super Eagles and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) billions of naira in direct…

Kun Khalifat FC head coach, Emmanuel Osigwe, has revealed plans to add experiences players to the team during the mid-season transfer window. Osigwe said that the experienced players will help improve the level of performance among the young players. He…

British-Nigerian heavyweight contender Lawrence Okolie says fighting in Lagos carries deep personal meaning as he prepares to make his African debut at Chaos in the Ring II on Sunday, December 21. The two-weight world champion and WBC number one heavyweight…

Chairman of the Cross River State Sports Commission, Lawrence Itanya has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for supporting young sportsmen and women in the region through the Niger Delta Games. Mr Itanya applauded the initiative while receiving the…

Former Ivory Coast international Salomon Kalou is rooting for the Super Eagles to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. The Super Eagles finished second at the last edition of the competition, losing 2-1 to hosts Cote d’Ivoire in…

Three-time African champions, Nigeria, will end their five-day pre-tournament camp in Cairo, Egypt, and depart for their tournament base in Fez, Morocco, on Thursday (today), ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in the North African country, PUNCH Sports…

FIFA has punished Malaysia with three 3-0 defeats in three matches after they were found guilty of fielding ineligible players. This was confirmed by the Football Association of Malaysia, FAM, on Wednesday. The results involved includes victories in friendly matches…

With the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations set to unfold on Moroccan soil, the Atlas Lions will carry not only the weight of expectation but the pressure that comes with hosting Africa’s biggest football spectacle. Morocco’s rise in recent years,…

Former Senegalese star, Ferdinand Coly has named the countries he believes are capable of winning the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Nigeria is one of the countries that has been widely tipped to come home with the trophy…

Paul Onuachu remained upbeat about his performance despite Nigeria’s 2–1 defeat to Egypt in a pre-AFCON friendly in Cairo on Tuesday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The striker said he approached the match with confidence, recalling his past success against the…

Rivers United continued their relentless march at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League, but even victory could not completely satisfy head coach Finidi George. A 1–0 home win over Wikki Tourists at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium pushed the…