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Important Lessons From 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP FINALS: Dear Ibrahim Gusau, It's Time To Resign Honorably

While billions of football fans around the world are treated to first-class entertainment by world-class soccer stars drawn from 48 countries, it's pertinent for Nigerians (as they count their losses and... Read more Nnadozie tops WSL keepers’ chart

Brighton goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has finished the 2025/26 Barclays Women’s Super League season with the highest save percentage, ending her first campaign in England as the division’s top shot-stopper, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According... Read more FULL LIST: Unai Simón joins World Cup clean-sheet greats as Barthez, Shilton remain joint leaders

Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón has climbed into joint third place on FIFA’s all-time list of goalkeepers with the most clean sheets at the FIFA World Cup following Spain’s run to the... Read more Ashe declares readiness for Commonwealth Games

Nigeria’s sprint star, Favour Ashe, says he is mentally and physically prepared for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, as Team Nigeria intensifies preparations for the multi-sport event, PUNCH Sports Extra... Read more Amusan secures 2026 Diamond League final spot

World record holder Tobi Amusan has secured her place in the 2026 Wanda Diamond League Final after a string of consistent performances in the women’s 100m hurdles event this season, PUNCH Sports... Read more Nigerians demand NFF overhaul after Eagles’ W’Cup absence

Nigeria’s failure to qualify for a second consecutive FIFA World Cup has intensified calls for a change of leadership at the Nigeria Football Federation, with football stakeholders urging the current board to... Read more France, Spain battle for place in World Cup final

France will be hoping to move one step closer to a third FIFA World Cup title when they face Spain in Tuesday’s semi-final. Les Bleus have reached the last two World... Read more NSC hails Junior D’Tigers after AfroBasket qualification

The National Sports Commission has applauded Nigeria’s U-18 men’s basketball team after they secured qualification for the 2026 FIBA U-18 AfroBasket championship with an unbeaten run at the FIBA Africa Zone... Read more Nigeria beat Burundi in Billie Jean King Cup opener

Nigeria opened their Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group III campaign in Botswana with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Burundi on Monday to strengthen their bid for promotion, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Khadijat Mohammed... Read more Falcons storm Casablanca camp ahead of WAFCON

The Super Falcons’ preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations gathered momentum on Monday as players began arriving at their camp in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of their title defence, PUNCH Sports... Read more Nwabali returns to Chippa United

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has returned to South African Premiership side Chippa United, five months after announcing his departure from the club in anticipation of a transfer that ultimately failed to... Read more I won’t let Pillars down – Ogunmodede

New Kano Pillars coach Daniel Ogunmodede has pledged to justify the confidence reposed in him following his appointment by the four-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Ogunmoded was... Read more NSC allays fears over Chelle’s Eagles future

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle remains fully committed to Nigeria despite speculation linking him with the Algeria national team job and interest from clubs in North Africa, with National Sports Commission... Read more LOC unveils maiden National Intermediate Games logo, mascot

The Local Organising Committee of the maiden National Intermediate Games has unveiled the official logo and mascot of the event, marking another milestone in preparations for the youth sports festival scheduled... Read more World Cup: FIFA appoints match officials for France, Spain semi-final

FIFA has announced the match officials for Match 101 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with experienced Salvadoran referee, Ivan Barton, set to officiate the blockbuster semi-final between France and Spain.... Read more England battle Norway as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight

England lock horns with Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Saturday that pits Harry Kane against Erling Haaland in a mouthwatering battle of elite sharpshooters. The teams are competing... Read more World Cup: Spain, France semi-final clash, final before the final – De la Fuente

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has described his side’s FIFA World Cup semi-final against France as “a final before the final”, backing his players to rise to the occasion against... Read more African results justify World Cup slots increase amid criticism

When four-time World Cup winners Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 tournament, then head coach Gennaro Gattuso lamented that Africa had so many places at the global showcase. “Africa deserves... Read more Everyone expects Spain to beat us, says Belgium coach

Coach Rudi Garcia said “everyone” expects his Belgium team to be eliminated by Spain in Friday’s World Cup quarter-final, but backed his side to pull off a famous victory. European champions... Read more Okoye backs France to win World Cup

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has predicted that France will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup picking Les Bleus as his champions after his initial favourites Germany got knocked out by... Read more Joshua, Fury opponents vow to ruin mega-fight plans

Kristian Prenga and Mariusz Wach have both vowed to derail the long-awaited showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, insisting they intend to spoil the party before the British rivals can... Read more C’wealth Games: Olopade targets swimming, judo breakthrough

Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, believes Nigeria’s para athletes, swimmers and judokas could spring pleasant surprises at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Scotland, while expressing confidence that... Read more Teen girl dies celebrating France’s World Cup win

A 17-year-old girl was killed after she was crushed by a lorry while celebrating France’s World Cup victory over Morocco in the town of Aulnoye-Aymeries, northern France, The Sun reported on... Read more Balogun apologises to fans after US W’Cup exit

United States striker of Nigeria descent Folarin Balogun has issued a heartfelt apology to their national team supporters following their humbling exit from the 2026 World Cup. The Monaco striker was at... Read more Eaglets suffer second defeat in China tourney

The Golden Eaglets suffered their second consecutive defeat at the four-nation invitational tournament in China after falling 4-2 to Australia in an entertaining encounter in the early hours of Wednesday. Under... Read more Alalshikh sets condition for Joshua, Fury Wembley fight

Saudi powerbroker Turki Alalshikh has said the blockbuster heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could still be staged at Wembley Stadium, but only if British authorities agree to a later-than-usual... Read more France urges calm during World Cup game against MoroccoFrance urges calm during World Cup game against Morocco

France has urged its football fans to be responsible as their team prepares to face African champions Morocco on Thursday in a World Cup quarter-final, after previous high-profile matches led to... Read more 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP FINALS: Unprecedented Controversies Simmer as Stakeholders Brand FIFA 'An Absolute Disgrace'

The 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup Finals, is, undoubtedly, the most glamorous since 1930 when the first hit the headlines. The 2026 Finals is the most attractive, unquestionably. It's... Read more Boniface salutes Neymar, Ronaldo after World Cup exits

Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has paid tribute to Brazilian star Neymar and Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo following their respective exits from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Bayer Leverkusen... Read more Durodola gets 45th KO win at National Stadium

eteran cruiserweight, Olanrewaju “God’s Power” Durodola, underlined his world-title credentials with a devastating first-round knockout of Sadiq Akano, headlining another edition of the Prizefighting.tv Boxing Classic at the National Stadium, Surulere. The... Read more