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Olise, Yamal headline stars at maiden W’Cup

Born in Hammersmith, London, to a British-Nigerian father and a Franco-Algerian mother, Michael Olise was eligible to represent France, England, Algeria and Nigeria before committing to Les Bleus. The winger —...... Read more Rema, Lisa, Anitta shine at World Cup 2026 opening ceremony

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, delivered a standout moment at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony, joining BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Brazilian superstar Anitta for a live...... Read more Balogun scores twice as US thrash Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener

The United States launched their home World Cup in emphatic fashion Friday, thrashing Paraguay 4-1 with a perfectly scripted opening performance to delight a star-studded home crowd in Los Angeles. Folarin...... Read more Messi scores on injury return as Argentina beat Iceland in World Cup warm-up

Lionel Messi scored within minutes of making his return from an injury scare as Argentina beat Iceland 3-0 in their final World Cup warm-up in Auburn, Alabama, on Tuesday. Messi started...... Read more Iwobi to join Yobo, Enyeama, Musa on 100 Nigeria caps

When Alex Iwobi steps onto the pitch against Portugal in Leiria on Wednesday (today), he will enter a conversation reserved for only three other Nigerians in the history of the Super...... Read more Olise can be France’s breakout star at 2026 World Cup — Clichy

Former France defender Gaël Clichy believes Michael Olise has the talent and quality to emerge as France’s breakout star at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Olise heads into his first World...... Read more Nnadozie suffers FA Cup heartbreak

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie endured disappointment at Wembley as Brighton & Hove Albion Women fell 4-0 to Manchester City in the Women’s FA Cup final on Sunday. Nnadozie was one of...... Read more EPL: Slot issues emotional farewell to Liverpool fans

A former Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has issued an emotional farewell message to supporters following his departure from the club, insisting he leaves Anfield with the team still “among Europe’s...... Read more Mexican goalkeeper Ochoa set for historic sixth World Cup

Mexican star Guillermo Ochoa is set to become the first goalkeeper to appear in six World Cup finals after being named in the co-hosts’ squad. The 40-year-old, who plays for Cypriot...... Read more Chelsea may benefit from missing Europe next season, says Rooney

Ex-England and Man United striker Wayne Rooney believes Chelsea could become a “real threat” in the Premier League next season despite missing out on European football. Chelsea ended a disappointing campaign...... Read more Arsenal win English Premier League after Man City draw at Bournemouth

Arsenal Football Club were crowned English Premier League champions on Tuesday for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s men needed...... Read more I’m enjoying best period of my career – Osimhen

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has described his time at Galatasaray as the most fulfilling spell of his professional career, after helping the Turkish giants clinch a fourth consecutive Süper Lig title...... Read more Besiktas open to €10m Ndidi sale

Turkish Süper Lig club Besiktas are prepared to sell Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi this summer for a fee in excess of €10m, with a return to England appearing the most likely...... Read more Peter Obi congratulates Osimhen on Turkish league triumph

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has congratulated Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen following his impressive performances that helped Galatasaray clinch the Turkish Süper Lig title. Osimhen scored twice in the...... Read more Uche felt I don’t like him – Glasner

Oliver Glasner says the lack of playing time for Christantus Uche at Crystal Palace FC this season is “nothing personal”, amid reports that the midfielder could leave the club at the end...... Read more Aina doubtful for Villa’s Europa League clash

Ola Aina is a major doubt for Nottingham Forest ahead of their Europa League semi-final second leg against Aston Villa, as injury concerns continue to trouble the squad, PUNCH Sports Extra reports....... Read more Inter plot €8m Akinsanmiro buy back after Pisa sale

Inter Milan are preparing to re-sign Nigerian midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro for €8m after Pisa Sporting Club moved to make his stay permanent despite their relegation, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to Italian transfer journalist...... Read more Organisers set N10m prize, Liverpool tour for Lagos tourney

Organisers of the Fans for Fun U-17 Unity Football Tournament in Lagos have announced a prize pool of N10m, as well as a tour of Liverpool FC’s academy for the top four...... Read more Okoye pleased with Lazio draw

Maduka Okoye says Udinese have reasons to be satisfied despite their dramatic 3-3 draw against Lazio in Serie A on Monday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Lazio staged a late fightback to earn a point...... Read more Simba agent confirms Nwabali interest

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali’s future has come under renewed focus after a leading East African football agent confirmed that Tanzanian giants Simba Sports Club are monitoring his situation ahead of a...... Read more Trump envoy wants Italy to replace Iran at World Cup — Report

An envoy to US President Donald Trump has asked world football’s governing body FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at the World Cup, according to the Financial Times. US special envoy...... Read more Gala intensify Osimhen’s special recovery plan

Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk has revealed that he is working to return Victor Osimhen to peak physical condition through a special programme, as the striker steps up his recovery from an arm...... Read more Ndidi resumes training after injury layoff

Wilfred Ndidi has taken a major step towards full fitness after returning to training with Besiktas following two weeks spell on the sidelines due to injury PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Super...... Read more Lookman powers Atletico into UCL semi-final

Ademola Lookman was the decisive figure as Atletico Madrid booked their place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals despite a 2-1 second-leg defeat to FC Barcelona at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, PUNCH Sports...... Read more Lookman targets UCL semi-final spot in Barca clash

Ademola Lookman is on the brink of becoming the only Nigerian player to reach the UEFA Champions League semi-final this season as Atletico Madrid host Barcelona in the decisive second leg of...... Read more