Super Eagles stars Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey have missed out on Fulham’s 2025/26 Player of the Season award, with Welsh forward Harry Wilson emerging as the club’s standout performer following an impressive campaign. The Cottagers enjoyed a solid Premier…

National Sports Commission Director General Bukola Olopade has challenged Nigeria’s sports federations to raise their standards as Team Nigeria enters the final stretch of preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Saturday PUNCH reports. Olopade issued the charge…

The countdown to the 2026 World Cup is now a matter of days. On Thursday, one of the three hosts, Mexico will take on South Africa in the opening game of the tournament. Yes, for the first time in its history,…

African champion Christianah Ogunsanya secured Nigeria’s first medal at the ongoing World Wrestling Ranking Series in Mongolia after claiming bronze in the women’s competition on Friday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Ogunsanya finished on the podium after defeating Mongolia’s Bayanmunkh 6-6…

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has appointed Lekan Fatodu as President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation. Mr Fatodu, who currently serves as Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), will oversee the federation responsible for the development of…

With a few days remaining to commence the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament, Spain winger, Lamine Yamal is the world’s most valuable footballer. According to the CIES Football Observatory’s latest ranking, the Barcelona star has an estimated transfer value of…

Lionel Messi has taken a step forward in his injury recovery and could play a few minutes in Argentina’s upcoming friendlies before their World Cup opener, coach Lionel Scaloni said on Friday. “Leo is doing well, he has already trained…

Former Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has insisted he is not interested in becoming the next Real Madrid manager. This follows comments made by Enrique Riquelme, who will be contesting against Florentino Perez in Madrid’s presidential elections this Sunday. Riquelme vowed to…

The management of the Nationwide League One, Nigeria’s third-tier football league, has banned Green Beret FC of Zaria for two seasons and imposed other sanctions following the bloody assault on match officials in Katsina on Friday, Saturday PUNCH reports. Courtesy…

Sporting Supreme FC have been handed a N40m cash prize after being crowned champions of the second edition of the Nigeria Youth League Cup, capping a memorable weekend with both silverware and a significant financial reward following their 2-0 victory…

Cyclists in Lagos joined the Cycling Federation of Nigeria and road safety officials to advocate safer roads and greater consideration for bicycle users as part of activities marking the 2026 World Bicycle Day. The cyclists embarked on an awareness ride…

The PFA on Friday, unveiled six-man shortlists for its Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year awards. In the men’s category, Gabriel Magalhaes, David Raya and Declan Rice, who won the Premier League title with Arsenal all make the cut. Manchester…

Barcelona have been offered the chance to sign Victor Osimhen but have no interest in pursuing the Nigerian striker, with the Catalan club remaining firmly focused on landing Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez as their priority signing this summer, PUNCH Sports…

Portugal players Ruben Dias and Jose Sá have underscored the significance of their forthcoming friendly match against Nigeria as the European team continues its preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A Seleção das Quinas is set to face the…

Award-winning music composer Tolu Obanro, renowned for creating the soundtracks of blockbuster movies Gangs of Lagos and Jagun Jagun, speaks to ABIODUN ADEWALE about his passion for football, his journey as a Chelsea supporter and more How do you unwind…