African Games medallist Consider Ekanem and new national women’s 400m champion Esther Joseph have been signed by the Tennessee Track and Field in the National Collegiate Athletic Association, USA, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The NCAA is a programme which allows…

Evelyn Ijeh, daughter of former Nigeria striker Peter Ijeh has signed a permanent contract with AC Milan until 2027, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Evelyn was handed the permanent deal by the Italian giants after excelling at the club on loan…

Bayelsa United has said they are not aware of midfielder Garando Tekena’s transfer to Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions, Rangers. Rangers announced the signing of the player on Thursday. The Flying Antelopes also announced the signing of two other…

Former Akwa United midfielder Ibrahim Alhassan has joined Portuguese side Boavista as their first summer signing, PUNCH Sports Extra. He signed a two-year deal with the club following the expiration of his contract at newly promoted Belgium side, Beerschot, where…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said England’s momentum at Euro 2024 may just have swung in the right direction, following their 2-1 win over Slovakia in the last 16. The Three Lions appeared to be heading out of the tournament…

Quadri Aruna, Africa’s sole representative at the WTT Star Contender Bangkok, is set to clash with Japanese player Yukida Uda in the second round of the men’s singles in Thailand. Aruna, rated as the number four seed by the organisers,…

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo could face punishment from UEFA amid accusations of ‘ambush marketing’ during their Euro 2024 clash against Slovenia. Ronaldo’s heart rate data after the last 16 fixtures was published by the wearable fitness technology company, WHOOP. WHOOP…

Portuguese club Boavista have announced the signing of Nigeria midfielder Ibrahim Alhassan. Alhassan linked up with Boavista from the Belgian second-division club, Beerschot. The former Flying Eagles star, who penned a two-year contract, is the club’s first summer signing. The…

Nigerian footballing legend Finidi George has been unveiled as the new Technical Manager of Rivers United in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). As reported by PREMIUM TIMES on Wednesday, the unveiling ceremony took place on Thursday, 4 July, at…

Former England manager Sam Allardyce has asked Portugal coach Roberto Martinez to drop Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench for Portugal’s quarterfinal game against France. He said the 39-year-old is now a liability for Portugal at Euro 2024. Ronaldo only needs…

Chelsea announced on Thursday evening that their Director of Football Development and Operations, Neil Bath, has decided to step down and leave Stamford Bridge after more than 30 years at the club. The Premier League west London club disclosed this…

Spain and Man City defensive midfielder Rodri said he has been impressed by Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella’s performances at the ongoing Euro 2024 in Germany. Both players are representing Spain at the tournament and the midfielder says he is in…

Former England striker Alan Shearer has advised Gareth Southgate to drop two players for their Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland. The Three Lions finished top of Group C despite poor performances against Serbia, Denmark and Slovakia. Southgate’s men then produced…

How many albums you have sold is not the basis for getting a slot at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. That was the blunt message on Thursday from Thomas Jolly, artistic director for the Paris Games, after superstar DJ David…

Super Falcons midfielder, Halimat Ayinde has been ruled out of the 2024 Olympic Games due to injury. Ayinde, according to her club Rosengard, sustained the injury in training. “Halimatu Ayinde injured her knee during training and will miss the Olympics.…