Super Falcons forward Joy Omewa has described scoring her first goals for Nigeria as “a dream come true” after netting a brace in the team’s 3-0 victory over Senegal in an international friendly in Ikenne on Monday. The striker was…

Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez is bracing up for a difficult duel against the Super Eagles, DAILY POST reports. Seleção das Quinas will test their might against the three-time African champions at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria on Wednesday night.…

Atlético Madrid have reportedly rejected a €150 million offer from city rivals Real Madrid for Argentine forward Julián Álvarez, according to a post obtained from Real Madrid’s website on Tuesday. The proposed bid is said to have been tabled following an…

Real Madrid star, Brahim Diaz, wants to stay at the club and fight for his place under incoming new manager, Jose Mourinho. According to Fabrizio Romano, Brahim is focused on Real Madrid unless the club’s position changes, despite Juventus interest…

Manchester United will complete a busy programme of pre-season friendlies against AC Milan in Wroclaw, Poland, the English giants announced on Tuesday. The game will take place on August 15, not long before the Premier League season starts later that…

For every nation preparing to chase glory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there is a reminder that football’s biggest prize does not always find its way into the hands of the most talented teams. History remembers champions. It celebrates…

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi says Wednesday’s friendly against Portugal will be a good test for the team, DAILY POST reports. Éric Chelle’s side head into the contest in buoyant mood with four wins, and two draws from their last six…

Somali referee Omar Artan has expressed disappointment after being denied entry into the United States, a decision that ended his hopes of becoming the first Somali official to referee at a FIFA World Cup finals. Artan was removed from FIFA’s…

Spanish Segunda Division club Real Zaragoza have announced the signing of Nigerian midfielder Peter Ademo. Ademo , who joined Real Zaragoza from Moldovan club Sheriff Tiraspol signed a four-year contract. The 23-year-old started his professional career in Lithuania in 2022…

The FIFA World Cup has always been a stage where new stars announce themselves to the world, and the 2026 edition looks no different. From established prodigies already lighting up Europe’s biggest clubs to emerging talents still finding their feet,…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is a subject of interest from Leicester City, DAILY POST reports. Okonkwo is currently regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the Sky Bet Championship following a number of impressive performances for Wrexham last…

Lionel Messi is set to return to action for Argentina in their final warm-up match ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with head coach Lionel Scaloni confirming that the captain will feature against Iceland on Tuesday in Auburn, Alabama.…

Arsenal have made a decision regarding Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid’s interest in signing their defender Riccardo Calafiori. According to Football London, the Gunners are aware of interest from Mourinho and Real Madrid but have ‘no intention’ of selling Calafiori…

June 9, 2026 1:36 pm Ex-UEFA president ichel Platini Photo: GETTY IMAGES Gilbert Ekugbe Gilbert Ekugbe is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over a decade of experience reporting on business and economic affairs. He covers markets, corporate developments, finance,…

Nasarawa Amazons Chairperson, Hajiya Husaina Suleiman Nagogo has rewarded her players for their matchday two win in the Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, Super Six playoff against Bayelsa Queens. The Amazons beat the NWFL defending champions 2-1 in Port Harcourt Monday.…