Fulham defender Calvin Bassey teamed up with the Super Eagles in Warsaw on Tuesday, taking the number of players in camp ahead of Wednesday’s international friendly to 20, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Bassey’s arrival also gives coach Eric Chelle more…

Manchester United on Wednesday confirmed that striker Rasmus Hojlund has joined Napoli on a permanent transfer. Hojlund spent last season on loan at the Serie A club, scoring 16 goals in 44 games across all competitions. However, the Denmark international has now…

Two countries who narrowly missed out on the 2026 World Cup meet on Wednesday (today) as Poland host Nigeria in an international friendly at the PGE Narodowy in Warsaw, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria failed to qualify for the World…

The city of Enugu erupted in celebration on Tuesday as Rangers International took their 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League trophy parade through the streets, marking a historic ninth league title and reaffirming their place among the giants of Nigerian football.…

The Chairman of the Ondo State Football Agency, ODSFA, Mr Divine Ogbonnaya, has commended Sunshine Queens for their qualification for the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s President Federation Cup. The Owena Whales beat Plateau United Queens 2-0 in the Round…

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association has announced that Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, will perform at the Los Angeles leg of the World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert series scheduled for Wednesday, June 10. A statement…

Incoming Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho, has given the green light for the club to sign two players. The LaLiga giants have now agreed to sign Ibrahima Konate, who left Liverpool as  a free agent. Madrid will also activate Denzel…

Iran’s World Cup squad will arrive early on Sunday in Mexico where they will be based for the duration of the global football tournament, a team statement said Wednesday. “The Iran national football team will depart Antalya for Tijuana at…

No fewer than 350 golfers are to battle for laurels in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, as the 2026 edition of Ibom Open Golf Tournament gets underway. Usenobong Akpabio, the Organising Committee Chairman, said in Uyo on Tuesday that the tournament would…

Enugu State Governor, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has rewarded Rangers players, and management for winning the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title, DAILY POST reports. The Flying Antelopes were crowned NPFL champions for the ninth time after a nervy 2-1…

Atlético Madrid have become the latest club to show interest in Victor Osimhen after reportedly making inquiries about the Galatasaray striker as they prepare for a major summer shake-up in the transfer window, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Spanish club…

The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) has sought a strategic partnership with the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy to leverage the 2026 All-Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) as a platform for tourism promotion, cultural diplomacy and…

Manchester United are planning to sign another midfielder despite agreeing a transfer for Atalanta’s Ederson. The Red Devils have struck a deal for Ederson worth €45m with add-ons included. The Brazilian is expected to sign a four-year deal at Old…

Four Nigerian wrestlers have arrived in Mongolia for the 2026 World Wrestling 3rd Ranking Series, as the Nigeria Wrestling Federation continues its push to build the country’s presence on the global stage. The team — Genesis Mercy Miesinnei (50kg), Ogunsanya…

Although Nigeria will not be among the 48 nations competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, football fans across the country will still have the opportunity to follow every moment of the tournament as StarTimes Nigeria unveiled its coverage plans…