Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has told Paris Saint-Germain how to beat Arsenal when both teams clash in the Champions League final on Saturday. Arsenal will take on PSG in the Champions League final on Saturday night in Budapest. However, in…

The Handball Federation of Nigeria has announced plans for two major competitions in 2026, with the Premier League heading to Abuja in August and a 4×4 Handball Championship scheduled for Makurdi, Benue State, from June 16 to 19, PUNCH Sports…

Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr has shared his thoughts on the likelihood of Lionel Messi and Argentina being strong contenders for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.  La Albiceleste, the current world champions, will enter the tournament with significant expectations. Lionel Scaloni…

Four Nigerian female boxers have been ranked among the top 10 contenders in their respective weight divisions in the World Boxing Council’s May 2026 women’s rankings, further underlining the growing influence of Nigerian women in global professional boxing, PUNCH Sports…

Barcelona are closing in on a move to sign former Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva. Silva is currently a free agent after he left the Etihad at the end of this season. The Portuguese playmaker is believed to be keen…

Nigeria Taekwondo Federation president Tayo Popoola has expressed confidence that the country’s contingent to the 2026 African Taekwondo Championships in Bamako, Mali, is ready to compete and represent the nation with distinction when the event opens on Friday (today). Popoola…

Defending champions Rivers Angels will begin their push to retain the Women’s President Federation Cup against Abia Angels in the Round of 16. The clash will hold at the Uyo Township Stadium, Eket, on Tuesday, June 2. In other fixtures, FC…

Arsenal icon Thierry Henry and PSG cult hero Presnel Kimpembe are poised to take the UEFA Champions League trophy to the pitch before Saturday’s Champions League final between Les Pariesiens and the Gunners, Le Parisien understands. This follows the tradition of…

Hellas Verona have decided against signing Gift Orban permanently, ending the Nigerian forward’s loan spell at the Italian club and setting up a return to parent club Hoffenheim this summer, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 23-year-old joined Verona from Hoffenheim…

Manchester United defender Dante Plunkett has been  a late invitation for Jamaica’s Unity Cup final against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. It’s the first time Plunkett’s has been invited to the Reggae Boyz. The left-back, who joined…

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze is heading back to AC Milan this summer after Fulham opted against making his loan move permanent, leaving his long-term future at the Italian club uncertain, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 27-year-old joined the Cottagers…

Abia Warriors goalkeeping coach, Ike Shorunmu, has blamed overconfident for his team’s failure to secure a continental ticket in the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. The Umuahia-based club finished in seventh position with 55 points. Shorunmu said that…

Nigeria’s rising tennis star, Seun Ogunsakin, marked his Roland Garros debut with a victory over France’s Lenny Couturier in the boys’ singles qualifying event on Thursday, overcoming the home favourite in straight sets to boost his hopes of reaching the…

Former Eric Djemba-Djemba has asserted that Cristiano Ronaldo has the potential to participate in the 2030 World Cup. The Cameroonian emphasized the Portugal captain’s relentless pursuit of self-improvement. “It would be the ideal conclusion,” the former Manchester United midfielder said as he backed Ronaldo’s…

The Dolphin Swimming League is set to celebrate excellence as athletes and schools that distinguished themselves in Season 7 of Nigeria’s foremost inter-school swimming tournament will be honoured at the Award Day on Saturday, May 30, at St Saviour’s School,…