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Rangers, Swiss side sign partnership
Nigeria Premier Football League champions, Enugu Rangers, have taken a significant step towards global recognition by signing a partnership deal with Switzerland’s FC Schaffhausen. This groundbreaki...
10th January 2025
Aruna ousts British champion at WTT Star Contender Doha
Quadri Aruna kicked off 2025 with a significant victory on Thursday, January 9, by defeating British champion Liam Pitchford to advance to the third round of the men’s singles at the WTT Star Conten...
10th January 2025
Cricket W’Cup: Junior Yellow Greens intensify prep in India
Nigeria’s U-19 women’s cricket team, the Junior Female Yellow Greens, are currently fine tuning their drills at the OMTEX Cricket Institute in India, ahead of the 2025 ICC Women’s U-19 Cricket W...
10th January 2025
Algerian club delay Chelle’s contract termination
New Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is expected to terminate his two-year contract with Algerian club MC Oran ahead of his anticipated move to Nigeria but the club won’t decide his fate yet, even whi...
10th January 2025
City confident of Aina signing
English Premier League champions Manchester City are confident of signing in-form Nigeria International Ola Aina from Nottingham Forest this January, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The versatile full-bac...
10th January 2025
Ideye eyes Eagles return, savours Enyimba resurgence
Enyimba striker Brown Ideye says he is open to a return to the Super Eagles following his bright start to life with nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions Enyimba, PUNCH Sports Extra repo...
10th January 2025
Sevilla get Ejuke boost ahead Girona clash
Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke returned to full training with Sevilla on Thursday after spending about three months on the sidelines with a hamstring injury, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 27-year...
10th January 2025
Representing Nigeria at Olympics means everything – Mutuwa
National wrestling champion Ashton Mutuwa talks about his wrestling career, representing Nigeria at the African Games and Olympics, and more in this interview with PETER AKINBO How did wrestling start...
10th January 2025
Nigerian Eguaoje to address 10,000 coaches in Chicago
The Head of Education, Nigeria Football Federation, Dr. Babatunde Terry Eguaoje, will present a paper on match analysis at the 2025 United Soccer Coaches Convention holding in Chicago, United States o...
10th January 2025
NFF VP Anyansi-Agwu discharged after robbery attack
The first vice president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Felix Anyansi-Agwu, has been discharged from the hospital after sustaining injuries during a robbery attack at his Abuja residence on Tuesd...
10th January 2025
Adesanya gets UFC rival’s backing
Israel Adesanya has long been accustomed to the view from the top. But what happens when a main eventer like Izzy takes a tumble from the summit? Well, he takes a fresh approach which is exactly the c...
10th January 2025
Hearn discusses potential Fury, Joshua bout
Many expected Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua to clash at the pinnacle of their careers in a world title unification bout. But both fighters now find themselves navigating the aftermath of recent losses...
10th January 2025
Rangers sign partnership deal with Swiss club, Schaffhausen
Rangers International FC of Enugu State have taken a significant step towards global recognition by signing a partnership deal with Switzerland’s FC Schaffhausen. This groundbreaking collaborati...
9th January 2025
EPL: Everton sack Dyche, name ex-player Baines interim coach
Everton have sacked manager Sean Dyche following a poor run of form, with only one win from their last 11 games, leaving the team just one point above the Premier League relegation zone. According to ...
9th January 2025
Manchester City eye Frankfurt's Marmoush as Haaland's backup
Manchester City is eyeing a deal to sign Egyptian forward and Eintracht Frankfurt’s Omar Marmoush as a backup for Erling Haaland who is yet to replicate his last season’s goal-scoring form...
9th January 2025
Emirates FA Cup fourth round draw holds Jan 12
The Emirates FA Cup fourth-round draw will take place on Sunday, January 12, 2025. It is scheduled to start following the highly anticipated clash between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates...
9th January 2025
English FA upholds Durán, Bentancur's sanctions, fines Cunha £80,000
The English Football Association has announced a series of disciplinary actions across Premier League, FA, and games from other divisions. Players, coaches, and agents were sanctioned for misconduct b...
9th January 2025
EPL: Wolves sign Ivorian defender Agbadou from Reims
Wolverhampton Wanderers have signed Stade de Reims captain Emmanuel Agbadou on a four-and-a-half-year deal with an additional 12-month option. The Ivory Coast international defender becomes the first ...
9th January 2025
[UPDATED] EPL: West Ham appoint ex-Chelsea boss, Graham Potter, head coach
English Premier League club, West Ham, has confirmed the appointment of former Chelsea boss, Graham Potter, as its new head coach. The 49-year-old joins the Hammers on a two-and-a-half-year contract. ...
9th January 2025
Liverpool join Osimhen race
Liverpool have identified Victor Osimhen as a potential replacement for Darwin Nunez, with the Reds preparing to join the race for the Nigeria international’s signature this summer, PUNCH Sports Ext...
9th January 2025
2026 W’Cup: Can Chelle save Eagles blushes?
The Nigeria Football Federation shocked many football enthusiasts after announcing the appointment of former Mali coach Eric Chelle as the new Super Eagles manager, leaving many questioning if he was ...
9th January 2025
Fury favourite against Joshua – Ex-champ Jones
Former world super-featherweight champion Barry Jones has backed Tyson Fury to emerge victorious in a potential heavyweight showdown with Anthony Joshua, despite both British rivals coming off defeats...
9th January 2025
New Eagles coach appointment sparks debate, NFF mum on salary
Former Nigeria internationals and stakeholders have expressed divergent views over the appointment of Eric Chelle as Super Eagles coach, with some questioning the choice of the Malian tactician while ...
9th January 2025
PSG make Boniface contact
Paris Saint-Germain have initiated contact with the representatives of Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface about a potential move to the French capital, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to j...
9th January 2025
Villa eye Chukwueze move in January
Aston Villa have emerged as frontrunners to sign struggling AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze in January, with manager Unai Emery keen to reunite with his former player, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Acc...
9th January 2025
FCT coaches demand NFF intervention over suspension
Two coaches of Like-Minds Football Club have rejected their indefinite suspension by the Federal Capital Territory Football Association’s Ethics and Disciplinary Committee, describing the action as ...
9th January 2025
Pereira happy Adesanya rivalry stays in ring
Despite being ready for anything every time they step inside the octagon across from each other, Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira never took their animosity outside of competition. If you see them tal...
9th January 2025
Simon welcomes Chelle
Super Eagles forward Moses Simon has welcomed new head coach Eric Chelle with a message in French following the Mali tactician’s appointment by the Nigeria Football Federation on Tuesday, The PUNCH ...
9th January 2025
Army organises football tourney to foster unity with host community
As part of activities marking this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day, the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army organised a football competition to strengthen unity between the Division and its host com...
9th January 2025
Barcelona cruise to Super Cup final with 2-0 victory over Athletic Club
Barcelona have secured their place in the Super Cup final following a commanding 2-0 victory over Athletic Club. Goals from Gavi and 17-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal sealed the triumph in a match pl...
8th January 2025
Spanish sports council clears Dani Olmo for Barcelona
Barcelona players, Dani Olmo and Pau Victor, can play for the club on a temporary basis after the Spanish sports council (CSD) granted the Catalans precautionary permission on Wednesday. The financial...
8th January 2025
