Brighton & Hove Albion’s latest acquisition, Zadok Yohanna, has disclosed that the club’s esteemed reputation for nurturing young talent significantly influenced his choice to depart from AIK Stockholm. The 18-year-old Nigerian winger finalized his transfer following an impressive start to…

Trabzonspor have rejected an €11m offer from a Saudi Arabian club for Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu, turning down the second Gulf-side bid for the Nigerian this calendar year as the Turkish club hold out for a fee more reflective…

Barau FC defender, Orji Kalu, believes his team put up a good fight to maintain their top-flight status. The Maliya Boys finished the campaign in eight position – five points above relegation. Orji said the target was to maintain the…

Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has offered an honest assessment of his side’s performance after Nigeria defeated Senegal 2-1 in an international friendly at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne, admitting there is still considerable work ahead of…

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off across the United States, Canada and Mexico, national teams have unveiled creative photoshoots, dramatic departures and culturally resonant preparations. The moments have captured global attention, blending national pride, heritage and star power…

Nigeria’s leading shot put athlete, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, delivered another statement performance on the international stage after clinching gold at the prestigious Znamensky Memorial in Russia. The Nigerian thrower produced a dominant display throughout the competition, underlining his status as one…

Former Manchester United star, Patrice Evra has asserted that he would consume Lamine Yamal alive during his prime.  The Frenchman implies that Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi would concur with his capability to do so. The Manchester United legend Evra…

Nigeria’s world record holder, Tobi Amusan, continued her impressive 2026 season by winning gold and setting a new meet record in the women’s 100 metres hurdles at the New Taipei Athletics Open in Taiwan on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.…

Super Falcons midfielder Toni Payne has expressed her delight after marking her return to the national team with a goal in Nigeria’s impressive 2-1 victory over Senegal’s Teranga Lionesses in an international friendly. She described the moment as a special…

Former Real Madrid and Manchester United star, David Beckham, has named England as the team to win the  2026 FIFA World Cup. Beckham also named Japan as the dark horses to look out for at the World Cup tournament this time.…

British-Nigerian heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma has seen his next fight pushed back for the second time, with promoter Frank Warren now targeting the back end of August as the most realistic window for his return, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Itauma…

Brighton & Hove Albion’s new signing, Zadok Yohanna, has revealed that the club’s reputation for identifying, developing and elevating young talents played a decisive role in his opting to leave AIK Stockholm and complete a move to the Premier League…

Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga has issued a bold warning to British-Nigerian Anthony Joshua, promising to deliver something the former world champion has never felt in the ring when the pair meet in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on July 25. Speaking at…

Team Nigeria wins one silver and two bronze, concluding its competition at the ongoing Ulaanbaatar 2026 United World Wrestling (UWW) 3rd Ranking Series on Saturday in Mongolia. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Hannah Ojo and Esther Kolawole…

Brazilian legend Romario had named six favourites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. Speaking with The Guardian, Romario snubbed England and named Brazil, Spain, Germany, Argentina, France and Portugal as the favourites to win the World Cup. “Brazil…