Champions League titleholders Paris Saint-Germain lost 2-1 at Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday to jeopardise their chances of a top eight finish and direct qualification for the last-16. Luis Suarez scored twice for Sporting in the second half, sealing victory with…

Three Super Eagles players, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Calvin Bassey have been named in the Team of the Tournament of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. Eric Chelle’s side finished in third position in the competition.…

The Confederation of African Football has released the official Team of the Tournament for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, following Senegal’s 1–0 extra-time victory over hosts Morocco in the final on January 18. The Best XI highlights…

Despite finishing third at the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco, three Super Eagles stars have been named in the official Best XI unveiled on Wednesday by the organisers. The star studded list included standout performers from…

Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh has raised an alarm over the state of the country’s national football team following the conclusion of the 2025 AFCON. Oliseh cautioned that if the individuals overseeing the national team do not address the…

African discus record holder Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons has made her competitive debut in Olympic weightlifting, marking a rare crossover appearance from track and field with a first outing she described as both demanding and enjoyable, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 31…

Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland, has apologized to the team’s fans after they lost 3-1 to Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Haaland endured a difficult return to Norway, missing several chances to score. Bodo/Glimt led 2-0 at…

One of the defining strengths of emerging sports is their ability to break boundaries and chart new pathways for the athletes involved. In Nigeria, fencing belongs in that category. The sport has continued to write its own story, impacting the…

Hull City defender, Semi Ajayi is set to be sidelined for the next two months with a hamstring injury, DAILY POST reports. Ajayi sustained the injury in added time of Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations third-placed encounter against Egypt…

Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman face challenging Champions League fixtures on Wednesday (today) as they return to club duty following Nigeria’s bronze medal finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Osimhen’s Galatasaray…

Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi has sent a message of consolation to Morocco’s Brahim Diaz. This comes after Diaz missed a penalty for Morocco against Senegal during the AFCON final on Sunday. Iwobi pointed out that the Real Madrid winger…

Sevilla coach Matías Almeyda has praised striker Akor Adams for his commitment and impact after the Nigerian forward marked his return from the Africa Cup of Nations with a match-winning brace against Elche, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Almeyda highlighted the…

Nigeria left Morocco with bronze medals, broken momentum, and a lingering question that refuses to go away: what went wrong when everything seemed to be going right? For former Super Eagles captain and midfield general Sunday Oliseh, the answer is…

Newcastle legend, Alan Shearer, has tipped Paris Saint-Germain to win the Champions League this season, although he believes Arsenal have a “really good chance”. The Gunners defeated Inter Milan 3-1 on Tuesday to maintain their perfect run in the competition.…

Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed details of a brief exchange he had with Egypt goalkeeper Oufa Shobeir during the third-place play-off penalty shootout at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco last Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria…