Ethiopian star Lemi Teshome and Kenyan runner Fridah Ndinda are among the top international elite athletes expected to arrive in Lagos on Wednesday en route to Auchi for the 11th edition of the World Athletics Gold Label Okpekpe International 10km…

Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes, has explained why he turned down a €200m contract from Saudi Arabia last summer. Fernandes’ future at Old Trafford was the subject of speculation, and he has now spoken about how close he was to…

Afrinvest West Africa Group Managing Director Ike Chioke has called for improved transparency, stronger governance and wider corporate involvement in the Nigeria Premier Football League after Enugu Rangers sealed their ninth league title, The PUNCH reports. Rangers clinched the 2025/26…

Spain manager, Luis de la Fuente, has named his squad for this year’s World Cup. He included eight Barcelona players, including the likes of Lamine Yamal, Gavi, and Pedri, in the list. Here are the 26 players selected by De…

Czech champions Slavia Prague have reached an agreement to sign Super Eagles prospect Emmanuel Ayaosi from Karvina, securing the Nigerian forward as their first acquisition ahead of the new season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 21-year-old, who has been one…

Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has named Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres as the Premier League signing of the season. Rooney believes the Sweden international was a ‘big factor’ in Arsenal winning the Premier League. When asked to name his ‘Premier League…

Croatian heavyweight Filip Hrgovic has moved a significant step closer to a mouth-watering August showdown with rising British-Nigerian star Moses Itauma after stopping Dave Allen inside three rounds at the Eco-Power Stadium in Doncaster on May 16, PUNCH Sports Extra…

Remo Stars have expressed disappointment with their relegation from the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Sky Blue Stars finished  in 17th position in the NPFL table with 47 points. The club admitted it failed to deliver the performance and…

The Nigeria Boxing Federation has set its sights on six gold medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as the body looks to recover from the administrative turmoil that undermined its preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympics. NBF Vice…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Rangers International FC on winning the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title for a record ninth time.  This was disclosed in a statement on Monday by the Special Adviser to the President in Information and…

Former Nigeria Premier Football League champions Remo Stars F.C. have expressed regret over their fortunes in the Nigerian top flight this season following their relegation to the second division, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Remo Stars were relegated on Sunday after…

Leaders and members of Arsenal Football Club supporters in Aba on Monday took over major streets of the city to celebrate the team’s victory in the 2025/2026 Premiership season. The Arsenal fans, who were dressed in red and white full club attire,…

Paderborn’s Laurin Curda scored in extra-time to grab a 2-1 home win in the second relegation playoff leg on Monday and relegated 2009 Bundesliga champions Wolfsburg 2-1 on aggregate. The narrow win returns Paderborn to the Bundesliga after six seasons,…

Manchester United have finally ruled out any possibility of selling their captain, Bruno Fernandes, amid reported interest from Saudi Arabia and European clubs. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Red Devils have started talks to keep the Portugal midfielder at Old…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Rangers International FC on winning the Nigeria Premier Football League title for a record ninth time, commending the Enugu-based club for finishing top of the 2024/2025 season with 68 points from 38 matches. In…