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FIFA Monday meeting to determine Eagles’ World Cup fate

FIFA is set to rule on Monday on Nigeria’s petition against Democratic Republic of Congo over alleged use of ineligible players, a decision that could reshape Africa’s final World Cup qualification...... Read more 56 grassroots clubs battle for Taiwo Afolabi Cup

No fewer than 56 grassroots football teams will compete for honours when the 10th edition of the Taiwo Afolabi U-17 Football Tournament kicks off on Saturday (today) in Lagos, PUNCH Sports Extra...... Read more ICYMI: CAF reaffirms Morocco as host of WAFCON 2026, rejects postponement talk

The Confederation of African Football has confirmed that Morocco remains the host nation for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Speaking after a CAF Executive Committee meeting in Dar es...... Read more Lookman has matched Osimhen’s impact – Peseiro

Former Nigeria coach José Peseiro believes Ademola Lookman has grown to rival Victor Osimhen’s influence with the Super Eagles and insists the forward has the qualities to become a central figure at...... Read more Chelle on Marseille shortlist to replace De Zerbi

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has again emerged as a potential candidate for another coaching job, following multiple reports that French club Marseille are considering him to replace Roberto De Zerbi, PUNCH...... Read more CAF begins stadium inspection ahead of AFCON 2027

The Confederation of African Football has sent a team of technical experts to the three co-hosts of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations — Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya — to inspect...... Read more Outrage as World Cup 2026 tickets hit $143,000 on FIFA’s platform

Ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup have skyrocketed on FIFA’s official resale platform, with seats for many matches listed at several times their face value even though most tickets have...... Read more Falcon stars gear up for WAFCON title defence

Barely a year after winning a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, the Super Falcons are set to return to Morocco next month to defend their crown. Ahead of...... Read more Chelle committed to Eagles job – Gusau

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, has dismissed claims that Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle could be lured away from the job by other African teams, The PUNCH reports....... Read more Nwaneri opens up on Nigerian roots

Marseille attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri has spoken openly about his Nigerian heritage after a fresh loan move to the French club from Arsenal, reaffirming a strong personal connection to the country, PUNCH Sports...... Read more NSC eyes global standards, shooting facility upgrade

The National Sports Commission has moved to upgrade Nigeria’s national shooting range in Abuja to international standards, with the leadership of the Nigeria Shooting Sports Federation describing the project as a...... Read more Retaining WAFCON trophy difficult but possible – Nnadozie

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie speaks on Nigeria’s WAFCON 2026 challenge, Zambia rematch, title defence pressure and her African best awards, as the defending champions chase qualification globally again in this...... Read more Enyimba management faces probe over $1m CAF money

The government of Abia State is currently probing the management of Enyimba Football Club of Aba over the $1m African Football League prize money the club received for participating in the...... Read more Anambra Police Set For Medal Haul At All Police Games In Asaba

The Anambra State Police Command has expressed high optimism and readiness ahead of the forthcoming 15th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA) with the theme “Beyond the Badge: Excellence in Action” scheduled to...... Read more Rivers name seven-man LOC for 2026 NDG

The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Rivers State, Chris Green, will lead a seven-member Local Organising Committee to oversee the affairs of the Rivers State contingent to the 2026 Niger Delta...... Read more Edo okays two-week closed camping ahead of Niger Delta Games

The Edo State Government has approved a two-week closed camping programme for selected athletes and coaches ahead of the second edition of the Niger Delta Games scheduled to hold in Benin...... Read more SWAN wants Olympic Stadium, Sports Sector Rejig In Anambra

Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Anambra state chapter, has reiterated its call on Gov. Chukwuma Soludo to strongly consider providing an Olympic stadium in Awka, Anambra state capital. They made...... Read more Kun Khalifat face sanction over botched NPFL game

Kun Khalifat FC of Owerri are facing possible sanctions from the Nigeria Premier Football League after failing to honour their fixture against El-Kanemi Warriors in Maiduguri on Monday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The match...... Read more Okoli, Ex- Rangers Spokesman, Laid To Rest @ Amoli Country Home. ...As Club Mgt. Assures Family Of Support

Late Norbert Okolie, the Rangers Intr. FC of Enugu Director of Media and Communication was at the weekend committed to mother earth at his native home of Amoli, Awgu Local Government...... Read more Portugal plot Nigeria pre-World Cup friendly

Portugal are in advanced talks to face Nigeria in a high-profile friendly in June as part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The proposed clash...... Read more NFF reduces Remo home ban to five games

The Nigeria Football Federation has reduced Remo Stars’ home ban to five matches following an appeal against sanctions imposed by the Nigeria Premier Football League over crowd disturbances during their fixture...... Read more Zambia fire Falcons warning ahead WAFCON 2026

Zambia head coach Nora Hauptle has made it clear that her side must be ready to overcome Nigeria if the Copper Queens are to realise their ambitions at the 2026 Women’s Africa...... Read more Nigeria wouldn’t miss 2026 W’Cup under me – Pinnick

Former Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick has insisted the Super Eagles would have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup if he were still in charge of Nigerian football. Pinnick, who...... Read more Portugal Plan Friendly Against Super Eagles Ahead of 2026 World Cup

Portugal are reportedly planning a high profile international friendly against Nigeria’s Super Eagles as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. EDITOR’S PICKS EKO HOT BLOG reports that the proposed...... Read more They’re very good players – Osimhen on Galatasaray interest in Lookman, Pape Gueye

Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen has labelled both Ademola Lookman and Pape Gueye as ‘very good players’ amid the January transfer window. Lookman and Gueye have been linked with a move to...... Read more