Buruj Sports Academy has officially unveiled plans for a state-of-the-art football stadium complex after securing six acres of land in Ikorodu, Lagos State. The proposed project will include a standard football pitch, a modern athletics track, a 5,000-capacity pavilion, dressing…

Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, wants manager, Mikel Arteta to recall injury-doubt Jurrien Timber for the Gunners’ Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, even if he’s half-fit. Arsenal and PSG will battle in the Champions League final in Budapest on Saturday. Timber…

New Super Eagles winger Femi Azeez made a perfect start to life in Nigeria colours on Tuesday, scoring twice in a 2-0 win over Zimbabwe in the Unity Cup semi-final at The Valley in London, The PUNCH reports. Azeez was…

Former France defender, Patrice Evra, has said Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen could be the difference maker at Manchester United. Osimhen is already attracting attention around Europe after another fine campaign with the Turkish champions. The Super Eagles striker has been linked…

Former American middle-distance runner Kyle Merber believes those who questioned Tobi Amusan after her women’s 100m hurdles world record in 2022 owe the Nigerian an apology, following the growing belief that the mark could soon be broken, PUNCH Sports Extra…

Francis Uzoho will captain the Super Eagles in tonight’s Unity Cup semi-final encounter against the Warriors of Zimbabwe, DAILY POST reports. Uzoho is the most senior player in camp following the absence of the regular captain, Wilfred Ndidi, and another…

The 2026 edition of the Zenith Bank Inter-School Swimming Gala concluded on Saturday with impressive performances from young swimmers across Lagos, as over 200 participants representing various primary and secondary schools competed at the Swimming Section of Ikoyi Club 1938.…

Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi is the subject of interest from Serbian club Partizan Belgrade and French outfit Troyes. Moffi was loaned to FC Porto by OGC Nice in January after he was attacked by the club’s supporters last December…

Giants of Africa, the non-profit organisation co-founded by Masai Ujiri, has inaugurated its 50th community basketball court in Africa, reaching the halfway mark of its ambitious pledge to build 100 courts across the continent. The milestone launch of the 50th…

Wikki Tourists technical adviser, Evans Ogenyi, has set his sights on an improved performance in the President Federation Cup. The Bauchi Elephants were relegated to the Nigeria National League (NNL) at the end of the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League…

One of Nigeria’s fast-growing football academies, The Future Academy, recently embarked on a football training tour of Portugal with four young players, where they played against teams from Atlético Madrid, S.L. Benfica and Sporting CP. By the time they returned…

Nasarawa United technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut, has rekindled his team’s chase for a continental ticket through the President Federation Cup. The Solid Miners failed to secure a continental ticket in the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The winner…

Southampton F.C. have paid tribute following the death of former Nigerian winger Victor Udoh, who passed away at the age of 21, BBC reported Tuesday. Udoh spent six months with Southampton’s academy after arriving in February 2025, where he featured…

Former Royal Antwerp and Southampton youth forward Victor Udoh has passed away at the age of 21, prompting an emotional tribute from his former teammate, Pierre Dwomoh, who expressed his sorrow and disbelief upon receiving the news. Dwomoh also shared…

Experienced Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has taken it upon himself to prepare uncapped shot-stoppers Arthur Okonkwo and Michael Atata for the mental demands of representing Nigeria, urging both players to stay composed and trust their abilities, PUNCH Sports Extra…