Maduka Okoye By Enitan Abdultawab As the Nigeria national football team prepares for international friendlies against Iran and Jordan in Turkey, attention would shift to a group of players expected to define the camp amid key absences and fresh opportunities. Head coach Eric Chelle opened camp in A…
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season. The 33-year-old Egypt international, who joined Liverpool from Roma in June 2017, confirmed the news in a video message on his social media accounts. "Unfortunately the day has come. This is the first par…
A former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, arrived at the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday morning under tight security for his arraignment over alleged corruption-related offences. El-Rufai was brought to the court premises at about 9:00 a.m. in a Hilux vehicle and remained inside for …
- Published England defender Jess Carter, Arsenal attacker Eberechi Eze and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi have been included on the Football Black List, external in recognition of their off-field contributions to the game. The annual celebration, which began in 2008, recognises efforts and achieveme…
Algeria national team: Vladimir Petkovic punishes a key player! As the next Algeria national team training camp approaches, Vladimir Petkovic could be about to make a strong statement. According to several local sources, Baghdad Bounedjah, although initially included in the expanded squad list, may…
DRC: Yoane Wissa returns to the national team despite limited playing time Yoane Wissa makes his return to the DR Congo national team after several months away. The Newcastle striker is included in the squad announced by head coach Sébastien Desabre for the intercontinental play-off final, a crucia…
Where to watch Megan Gustafson, Spain in FIBA World Cup vs. New Zealand After an eventful 2025 that saw her get engaged, release her first children's book, and secure her first WNBA Championship as part of the Las Vegas Aces, Iowa women's basketball legend Megan Gustafson will once again represent …
- NBA. Adebayo, the most surreal star: he grew up in a caravan, his famous girlfriend inspires him... and he scores 83 points - NBA. Bam Adebayo Net Worth: How much is the Miami Heat star making Landon Emenelo (18 years old and 1.80 m.) and Sebastien Emenelo (19 years old and 1.90 m.) could become …
Victor Osimhen has spoken of the powerful emotions he felt after Galatasaray SK supporters unveiled a touching tribute to the Nigerian striker before their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first-leg clash against Liverpool FC at RAMS Park on Tuesday night. Ahead of kickoff, Galatasaray fans produc…
Reigning African Champions Nigeria’s DTigress will open her campaign at the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament against Colombia at the Villeurbanne Sports Arena in Lyon on Wednesday. The Nigerian girls have continued to build a high reputation as a major force in World basketball and the …
Daniel Daga, a Nigeria U20 international and midfielder for Molde FK, has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Norwegian court after being convicted of committing a sexual act against a person who did not consent. According to TV 2 Norway, the verdict was delivered on Tuesday by the Nordmøre…
Nigerian stars Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen were influential as Atlético Madrid and Galatasaray secured crucial wins in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 ties on Tuesday night. While Lookman featured prominently in Atlético’s commanding victory over Tottenham Hotspur, O…
By Ayobami Okerinde Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Norwegian court after being found guilty of committing a sexual act without consent. The 19-year-old, who plays for Norwegian club Molde FK, was convicted on Tuesday and ordered to pay 10,000 No…
Miami Heat centre Bam Adebayo’s 83-point performance against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday – the second-highest scoring game in NBA history – was a historic statistical line no one saw coming. The Heat star shot 20-43 from the floor and was 7-22 from beyond the three-point line. Thirty-six of h…
The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana travel to England for a huge Champions League Round of 16 first leg against Newcastle at St. James’ Park, and Hansi Flick has called up the following 22 players for Tuesday’s clash: Goalkeepers: 13. Joan Garcia, 25. Wojciech Szczesny, 31. Diego Koc…
Nigeria’s table tennis star Quadri Aruna will return to action at the WTT Champions Chongqing on Tuesday (today), when he takes on France’s Félix Lebrun in the men’s round of 32, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Currently ranked world No. 48, Aruna will be featuring in his third WTT tournament of the se…
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have begun training in France ahead of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament 2026, which starts on Wednesday in Lyon, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The seven-time African champions arrived in Villeurbanne, Lyon, on Monday for …
Liverpool’s Dutch manager Arne Slot By Enitan Abdultawab Arne Slot has admitted that the growing emphasis on set pieces in the Premier League is taking away the fun from games. The Liverpool manager spoke ahead of his side’s clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers, saying the increasing number of goals …
Flick Barcelona coach Hansi Flick insisted Monday his team could turn around a 4-0 deficit in the Copa del Rey semi-final tie against Atletico Madrid. The Catalan giants host Diego Simeone’s side on Tuesday in the second leg after a heavy defeat by the Rojiblancos in February, needing a spectacular…
Men's T20 World Cup, Super 8s Group 1, Delhi Zimbabwe 153-7 (20 overs): Raza 73 (43); Maphaka 2-21 South Africa 154-5 (17.5 overs): Brevis 42 (18); Raza 3-29 South Africa won by five wickets South Africa produced an unconvincing performance with the bat but beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to set up a…
