Former Nigeria international basketball star Olumide Oyedeji has been elected secretary general of the World Olympians Association, becoming the first African to hold the position, The PUNCH reports. Oyedeji polled 55 votes out of 106 valid votes cast at the…

Wikki Tourists have announced a new date for their Nigeria Premier Football League,NPFL, matchday 22 fixture against Kano Pillars. The match which was initially scheduled for Wednesday 21st January, will now be played on Sunday 25th January, 2026. The encounter…

Manchester City suffered a humiliating 3-1 defeat against Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday as the Norwegian minnows caused one of the biggest shocks in Champions League history. Pep Guardiola’s side were blown away by Kasper Hogh’s first half brace and a second…

Nasarawa United technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut, has shifted focus to their Matchday 22 fixture against Abia Warriors. The Solid Miners will square off with Abia Warriors at the Umuahia Township Stadium this weekend. Nasarawa United returned to winning ways courtesy…

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has confirmed it will file a complaint with FIFA and the Confederation of African Football over Senegal’s walk-off during Sunday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, an action it says affected the morale of its…

Former West Ham United goalkeeper Shaka Hislop has explained why the towels used by goalkeepers during matches are not just ordinary towels. He said having the right level of moisture is crucial to a goalkeeper’s performance, and explained why the…

Following the conclusion of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, ABIODUN ADEWALE takes a look at some of the moments that shaped the biggest football tournament in Africa For 29 days, the world fixed its eyes on Africa…

The Edo State Sports Commission has praised the impact of Kennedy Boboye in transforming Bendel Insurance. The Benin Arsenals are unbeaten in their last nine games. Insurance moved to sixth position on the log following Sunday’s 3-2 win over El-kanemi…

Chelsea defender Axel Disasi has returned to first-team training, club coach Liam Rosenior confirmed. Disasi, who joined Chelsea from Monaco on a six-year contract, fell out of favor under former coach Enzo Maresca. Reports by PUNCH Online noted that both…

Sevilla manager, Matías Almeyda, has praised Super Eagles players Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke for their dedication to the club. This is coming after the players forfeited their break after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations to help the club…

The UEFA Champions League returns with two high-profile fixtures as Inter Milan host Arsenal and Real Madrid take on Monaco in the upcoming round of group stage matches. Inter Milan, looking to strengthen their position in the group, will welcome…

Former Ghana coach, Claude Le Roy, has opened up on what he told Sadio Mane after Senegalese players walked off the pitch against Morocco during the AFCON final on Sunday. Le Roy, a former Senegal coach, was seen engaging in…

Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has said that the future of Mohamed Salah at the club is a matter for the player and the club to decide, as uncertainty continues over the Egypt forward’s return. Speaking to BBC Sports on Tuesday,…

Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh has insisted that Senegal forward Sadio Mane is loved worldwide for two reasons. Oliseh spoke while speaking on Mane’s crucial intervention during Senegal’s AFCON final win against Morocco on Sunday. The former Liverpool star…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is set to undergo further training with top European clubs while remaining in charge of the national team, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Former Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick revealed that arrangements are being…