The beauty of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, lies in its stubborn refusal to follow scripts. Across Europe and several of the world’s elite leagues, champions are often crowned weeks before the season ends, while relegated clubs quietly begin…

The Nationwide League One, NLO, has sanctioned Peace FC for fielding ineligible players and submitting false registration documents in violation of league rules. The NLO disciplinary committee found the club guilty of breaching league’s framework. The infractions were uncovered during…

Kwara United will attempt to extend their impressive unbeaten run and secure their Nigeria Premier Football League status when they face already relegated Bayelsa United in their final match of the 2025/26 season at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa…

Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was on target as Lazio closed out their 2025–26 Serie A campaign with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Pisa at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday evening in a contest that also featured fellow Nigerian midfielder…

Manchester United icon, Wayne Rooney has asserted that Chelsea player, Cole Palmer ought to have been included in the England squad instead of Noni Madueke. He argued that the ex-Manchester City player would serve as a superior backup for Bukayo…

The Nigeria Premier Football League season will go down to the wire on matchday 38, with defending champions Remo Stars and record nine-time winners Enyimba unexpectedly dragged into a tense and dramatic relegation battle that has stunned supporters across the…

Arsenal goalkeeper, David Raya has conveyed a heartfelt farewell message to Karl Hein following the confirmation of his transfer from Arsenal to Werder Bremen. The Estonia international spent the 2025/26 season on loan at the Bundesliga club and will now…

Kun Khalifat FC goalkeeper Chijioke Ejiogu has urged supporters of the club to turn out in large numbers for their decisive 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League survival fixture against Wikki Tourists at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri on Sunday,…

Nigeria’s sprint hurdles star Tobi Amusan produced her fastest performance of the season as compatriot Chukwuebuka Enekwechi began his 2026 Diamond League campaign at the Xiamen meeting in China on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Amusan clocked 12.28 seconds in…

Former Real Madrid goalkeeper, Iker Casillas, has listed 10 managers that the club should have appointed instead of Jose Mourinho. The LaLiga champions are expected to confirm Mourinho as their next manager, with Alvaro Arbeloa set to leave. Arbeloa himself…

Kwara-born table tennis player Tobi Matti has intensified his ambition of reaching the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, as he continues his professional career in Italy and targets improved global ranking performances, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 25-year-old, who…

Serie A club, Atalanta are reportedly working on a deal to sign FC Porto defender Zaidu Sanusi. According to transferfeed, Atalanta have already established contact with  Porto regarding the contractual situation of the Nigeria international. Sanusi has one year left …

From technology investments to grassroots sports support, ForteBet is positioning itself as more than just another betting operator in Nigeria’s crowded gaming market. The company’s Media Manager, Feranmi Samuel, says the brand’s strategy revolves around transparency, seamless customer experience, and…

Kun Khalifat FC goalkeeper, Chijioke Ejiogu, has explained the importance of the club’s supporters rallying behind the team in their last league fixture against Wikki Tourists. Ejiogu believed that the supporters could make it uncomfortable for opponents to play with…

Defending champions Anders Lind of Denmark and Japan’s Honoka Hashimoto are one victory away from becoming the first players to retain the men’s and women’s singles titles, respectively, at the WTT Contender Lagos. Since the WTT Contender Lagos began in…