Former Super Eagles captain, Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha, has said it is difficult to compare him with Brazil football legend, Ronaldinho. He also admitted that Ronaldinho is the most skilful player he ever played alongside. Okocha revealed this during an interview…

Michael Carrick has emerged as the frontrunner to become Manchester United’s caretaker head coach, according to sources close to the process. As reported by BBC Sport on Monday, United’s hierarchy are aiming to have an appointment in place before players…

At least two people were shot and more than 10 women abducted when bandits attacked Tudun Mallam village in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Sunday night. The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X on…

Nigeria are bidding for a fourth TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations title and will face hosts Morocco, who are searching for their first trophy since 1976, in the semi-finals of the 2025 edition at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has begun an investigation into the ugly confrontations that happened after Nigeria’s 2–0 win over Algeria during a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final in Marrakech. Africa Soccer reports that CAF is reviewing reports…

In international football, reaching 100 combined goals and assists is an elite club reserved for the game’s most prolific and creative attackers — a testament to sustained brilliance across years, tournaments, and continents. But doing it lightning-fast? That’s what separates…

Former South Africa international, Teko Modise has questioned Super Eagles striker, Akor Adams regarding his ability to be more clinical in front of goal for Nigeria at the ongoing AFCON in Morocco. Modise spoke while analysing Adams’ display in Nigeria’s…

Manchester United are expected to accelerate the process of appointing a new interim head coach, with a final decision looming between Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following face-to-face talks with the club’s hierarchy. As reported by Sky Sports News…

The Super Eagles will depart Fès for Rabat on Monday (today) ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi -final encounter with Morocco. Wednesday’s last four tie will hold at the Stade Moulay Hassan, Rabat. The players and their…

Match officials in the Nigeria Premier Football League have confirmed receipt of their unpaid indemnities for officiating in the Nigerian topflight ahead of the second stanza of the 2025/26 season, The PUNCH reports. Officials, including referees, match commissioners and referee…

The Nigerian national team has received some good news about their players’ fitness as they get ready for their semi-final match in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Good news has come about injured defender, Ryan Alebiosu and team captain,…

Eric Chelle has hailed the mindset and commitment of his players as the key factor behind Nigeria’s dominant run at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Super Eagles secured a 2-0 quarter-final win over Algeria…

Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface, has started his rehabilitation process following a successful knee surgery in Innsbruck, Austria. The Nigerian international opted for the procedure after weeks of medical consultations and has now been ruled out for the remainder of…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated the Super Eagles on their Saturday “impressive and confidence-boosting victory” over the Atlas Lions of Algeria. The party’s National Chairman, Tanimu Turaki, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said it was truly…

Nigeria defender Bright Osayi-Samuel insists the Super Eagles have become a team opponents now fear, following their 2-0 quarter-final victory over Algeria at the Marrakech Stadium, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Speaking after the win, the Birmingham City player credited the…