Chidozie Awaziem says winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title with Nigeria will make for the disappointment of the country’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Eric Chelle’s side lost 4-3 on penalties to the Democratic…

The Taifa Stars of Tanzania have officially begun their preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with the opening of a training camp in Egypt, which signals a focused build-up ahead of the continental competition in Morocco, PUNCH Sports…

Chelsea head coach, Enzo Maresca has named three important players at Stamford Bridge. Maresca said players like Wes Fofana, Moises Caicedo and Reece James are important for the Blues, adding that he cannot use them in every game. The Italian…

Paris Saint-Germain, Bayer Leverkusen and Leeds United are in contention for the signature of Nigeria’s rising star Chibuike Nwaiwu, whose performances at Austrian side Wolfsberger have attracted attention across Europe, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Port Harcourt-born central defender joined…

Chelsea boss, Enzo Maresca has named two players his team missed during their Premier League 3-1 defeat to Leeds United on Wednesday night. Maresca watched as three goals from Ao Tanaka, Jaka Bijol, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin ensured Leeds United defeated…

Getafe president Ángel Torres says the club is open to welcoming Nigerian midfielder Chrisantus Uche back into the team, as his loan deal to Crystal Palace is hitting the rocks, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 22-year-old Nigerian midfielder joined Palace…

Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca has said that only two players impressed him during their shock defeat to Leeds United in the Premier League on Wednesday night. Leeds were already 2-0 up in the first half, with Jaka Bijol and Ao…

Nigeria delivered a dominant performance in the shooting events at the inaugural West African Paralympic Games in Abeokuta, winning every gold medal on offer in the discipline, The PUNCH reports. The six-day multi-sport event, held from November 28 to December…

Fulham defender Calvin Bassey has admitted that Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is ‘too strong’ after their battle during Tuesday night’s thrilling 5-4 defeat at Craven Cottage, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigerian defender engaged in several physical duels with…

Nigeria’s male senior cricket team, the Yellow Greens, will look to make a perfect start to their West Africa Trophy title defence when they face newcomers Zambia in the opening game of the 2025 tournament in Abuja on Thursday, The…

Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh, remains optimistic about the team’s prospects at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Oliseh, however, has issued a warning to the team’s head coach, Eric Chelle, advising him to be more “stubborn”. Nigeria will…

Four Nigerian players have earned places in The Guardian’s annual ranking of the 100 best female footballers in the world, with goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and forward Rasheedat Ajibade leading the charge, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The other two Nigerians to…

Remo Stars goalkeeper Serge Obassa has been named in Benin Republic’s 30-man preliminary squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Obassa has been a regular in the Cheetahs squad since joining Remo Stars at the start of the 2024/25…

Nigerian and African internationals preparing for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will remain with their clubs for an extra week after FIFA confirmed that players will now be released no later than December 15, easing concerns across European leagues,…

Inter Milan legend Wesley Sneijder has predicted that Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe will win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. According to the Dutchman, Mbappe has the potential to claim the prestigious individual award next year due to the current points system.…