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…

Arsenal and Real Madrid were the main talking points on a busy Champions League night, as both teams recorded big wins and sent strong messages to the rest of Europe. At the San Siro, Arsenal continued their fine run with…

Qatar Stars League side, Al Ahli SC have confirmed the signing of former Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, DAILY POST reports. Troost-Ekong linked up with Al Ahli SC from Saudi club, Al Kholood. The experienced centre-back penned a contract with…

Nigerian skeleton racer Simidele Adeagbo has expressed her excitement at returning to the bobsleigh World Cup, reflecting on the journey that brought her back to top-level competition after a serious medical setback, The PUNCH reports. She finished 18th out of…

Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry has given reasons he would always watch the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, tournament. This comes following the conclusion of the 2025 tournament in Morocco, where Senegal triumphed over the hosts with a 1-0 victory in…

Manchester United have revived their interest in Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi, with the former Leicester City midfielder now captaining Besiktas in Turkey, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Red Devils are understood to be considering a short-term midfield addition to bolster…

Former Manchester City defender, Manuel Akanji has told Arsenal they are not the best team in Europe. He said the idea of Arsenal being the best team in Europe right now is not correct. Akanji spoke ahead tonight’s Champions League…

Nigerian high jumper Temitope Adeshina has said she is not under pressure to reach new heights this season, as she focuses on productive outings for Nigeria and in the National Collegiate Athletic Association, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Adeshina, who currently…

Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has shared positive news about his team ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash against Atlético Madrid. Buruk said Victor Osimhen is focused and ready to return to action after completing his Africa Cup of…

The Nigeria Aquatics Federation has unveiled its 2026 programme of activities, presenting a detailed calendar of swimming competitions, development programmes, coaching certification courses and international engagements across the year, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The schedule opens in January with a…

Former Premier League player Danny Murphy has said that only Paris Saint-Germain can stop Arsenal from winning the Champions League this season. Mikel Arteta’s team have started the competition perfectly, winning all six of their games so far, and they…

Former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has described Nigeria’s Super Eagles as the most impressive side at the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations, praising their attacking football and overall performances despite their semi-final exit, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria…