The National Sports Commission (NSC) has said it has finally resolved the leadership crisis in the Nigeria Judo Federation. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, key figures in the sport have unanimously endorsed Musa Oshodi as the President of…

Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh has named Calvin Bassey as the Nigerian player who has impressed him the most in the ongoing AFCON tournament in Morocco. Speaking on the Global Football Insights podcast, Oliseh described the Fulham star as…

January 13, 2026 11:02 am Michael Carrick (Photo: Fabrizio Romano Twitter) Manchester United have reached a verbal agreement with Michael Carrick to take charge as the club’s interim manager until the end of the season, according to Sky Sports on…

The Angola Football Federation are looking to prize away Malian coach, Eric Chelle from Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. A number of African coaches have reportedly expressed interest in Chelle after the great work he has achieved with Nigeria at the…

Nigeria goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has expressed delight at Wrexham’s remarkable turnaround following his penalty shootout heroics in their FA Cup victory over Premier League side Nottingham Forest, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 24-year-old saved spot-kicks from Igor Jesus and Omari…

Victor Osimhen will captain the Super Eagles in their semi-final encounter against the Atlas Lions of Morocco, DAILY POST reports. The team’s captain, Wilfred Ndidi is suspended for the game due to card accumulation. Ndidi was cautioned in Nigeria’s Round…

Video Assistant Referee errors have increased in the first half of the Premier League season, according to data from the Premier League’s independent Key Match Incidents Panel, analysed by BBC Sport on Tuesday. The panel recorded 13 VAR errors across…

Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh has insisted that Nigeria is not striker, Victor Osimhen. Oliseh spoke ahead of Nigeria’s AFCON semi-final tie with Morocco on Wednesday. According to him, the Nigerian team is made up of a solid eleven…

Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on the signing of Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher after moving ahead of Aston Villa in the race for the England international. As reported by BBC Sport on Tuesday, Spurs expect to complete a £35…

Former Super Eagles captain Segun Odegbami has expressed strong optimism ahead of Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 semi-final clash against hosts Morocco in Rabat. The Super Eagles face hosts Morocco in a blockbuster AFCON 2025 on Wednesday at the 70,000-capacity Prince Moulay…

Former Nigeria striker, Victor Ikpeba, has spoken about how much Akor Adams has impressed him at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Ikpeba has praised the qualities Adams has added to the Super Eagles attack. Adams has scored twice so…

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul’s boxing showdown in Miami last month generated the highest combined purse in 2025, raking in $267m as the British heavyweight’s sixth-round knockout victory, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The December encounter at the Hard Rock Stadium,…

Former Chelsea forward, Timo Werner’s new club has been revealed. According to Fabrizio Romano, Werner will be joining Major League Soccer, MLS, side, San Jose Earthquakes this January transfer window. Werner is leaving Leipzig and will sign at San Jose in…

The Club Cricket Committee Lagos League is hitting new gears in the new year as the 2025/26 season hots up in the Premier and First Divisions, to the excitement of the organisers and their headline sponsor, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.…

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has attributed Nigeria’s impressive form at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations to the players’ improved understanding of his tactical demands, dismissing suggestions of major changes since the failed World Cup qualifying campaign, PUNCH Sports…