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The inaugural First Bank and Samuel Okwaraji Foundation National Secondary Schools Football Championship, tagged the Memoir Cup, has commenced across multiple states of the federation in what organisers hope will become an annual fixture in…
The UEFA Champions League has produced some of football’s most dramatic and unforgettable moments on the sport’s biggest stage. From last-minute goals to stunning comebacks and individual brilliance, the final has repeatedly delivered scenes that have defined generations. According to…
The Federal Government has approved a major nationwide sports infrastructure renewal programme that will see the rehabilitation of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium and the upgrade of several sporting facilities across Nigeria as part of efforts to reposition the country’s…
Arsenal icon, Ian Wright has predicted that Mikel Merino will net the winning goal for the Gunners in the UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. The legendary Gunner asserted that the narrative for the Spaniard was destined after the…
Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle has expressed some dissatisfaction with debutant Femi Azeez’s overall contribution despite the Millwall winger’s match-winning brace in Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over Zimbabwe in the opening game of the Unity Cup in London on Tuesday, The…
Nine Premier League teams will take part in European competitions next season. This is a joint record for English clubs. Crystal Palace’s 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano in the UEFA Europa League Conference on Wednesday means they will play in the Europa…
Zimbabwe coach Kaitano Tembo has attributed his team’s 2-0 defeat to Nigeria in the Unity Cup to poor finishing and bad decision-making at critical moments of the game. The Warriors and the Super Eagles opened the tournament at The Valley…
Atletico Madrid striker, Julian Alvarez, is prioritising a move to Barcelona ahead of Arsenal this summer transfer window. According to Marca, Alvarez has rejected Atletico Madrid’s offer of an improved contract and has informed the club that he wants to…
Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo finally made his long-awaited Nigeria debut on Tuesday, keeping a clean sheet as the Super Eagles beat Zimbabwe 2-0 to advance to the final of the 2026 Unity Cup, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Wrexham AFC…
Legendary Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has said he would “bet” on his former club winning the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. The Gunners will be hoping to win the trophy for the first time in their history this weekend. Wenger…
Terem Moffi says he is proud to have captained the Super Eagles for the first time after leading the team to the final of the Unity Cup in London, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Moffi started and wore the captain’s armband…
Former England midfielder, Paul Merson, has claimed that set plays are the secret weapon that Arsenal must use against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final. The Gunners are hoping to lift their first European title in Budapest on Saturday. Speaking…
Millwall forward Femi Azeez announced his arrival on the Nigerian football scene on Tuesday night, scoring a brace on his debut to help the Super Eagles beat Zimbabwe 2-0 and reach the final of the 2026 Unity Cup in London,…
Kabiru Muazu has been appointed the new General manager of newly promoted Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Ranchers Bees. Muazu’s appointment was confirmed by club owners Sadiq Umar and president Nura Abdullahi on Tuesday. Ranchers Bees secured promotion to…
Wikki Tourists chairman Alhaji Salmanu Abubakar, has assured supporters that the club will bounce back stronger following their relegation at the end of the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. The Bauchi Elephants finished at the bottom of the…
Moses Itauma will face Filip Hrgović on August 8 in Manchester in what shapes up as the most significant test of the unbeaten British heavyweight’s young professional career, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 21-year-old enters the fight at 14-0 with…
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