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Victor Osimhen scored twice in the first half to lead Galatasaray to a 3-2 win over ten-man Tottenham in their Europa League group stage encounter at the PAMS Park in Istanbul. The 25-year-old scored twice […]

Super Eagles interim handler Augustine Eguavoen says more players will be called up to the team, preparatory to their two-legged Africa Nations Championship qualifying fixture against Ghana. “This is not the final squad. There are […]

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the 2025 U-20 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria defeated Niger Republic 3-1 in the semi-final of the ongoing WAFU B U-20 championship on Sunday night in […]

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the 2024 African player of the year awards will be held in December. In a post via X on Thursday, the continental football governing body revealed […]

Nigerian striker Victor Boniface has reacted to his omission from the 2024 CAF Player of the Year shortlist, despite a standout season in Europe. The Bayer Leverkusen forward, who had an impressive campaign last season, […]

Former Manchester United and Fenerbahce coach, Jose Mourinho, has stated that he is open to coach any team at the bottom of the table in England for two years. Speaking to Skysports after his team […]

Super Eagles interim head coach, Austin Eguavoen, has offered insights into Victor Boniface’s current form, emphasising the striker’s potential while acknowledging his challenges in front of goal for the national team. Speaking after Nigeria’s narrow […]

Genk striker Tolu Arokodare has confirmed that he has not gotten a call from the Nigeria Football Federation, but he is optimistic that he will eventually get an invitation to the Super Eagles. Arokodare has […]

Ahead of the Super Eagles’ crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers double-header against Libya, Coach Austin Eguavoen has reassured Nigerians of a successful outing during the two fixtures in Uyo and Benin. Since taking […]

Following the end of summer transfer business in Europe, ABIODUN ADEWALE takes a look at Nigerian players who are still unsure of what the future holds for them EMMANUEL DENNIS (Nottingham Forest) Despite playing on […]

Manchester City and Arsenal shared the spoils at the Etihad on Sunday in a thrilling 2-2 match that had 28 shots for Manchester City. Manchester City led nine minutes into the game courtesy of their […]

Anthony Joshua’s hopes of reclaiming world heavyweight glory were shattered on Saturday night as he suffered a devastating knockout loss to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium, Sunday PUNCH reports. Dubois, the IBF heavyweight champion, dominated […]

Galatasaray triumphed over Fenerbahce 3-1, ending Fenerbahce’s impressive 32-match unbeaten streak in the Turkish Super Lig, on Saturday night. This match marked José Mourinho’s debut as Fenerbahce’s coach in the Istanbul derby, which resulted in […]

Former Super Eagles coach Finidi George has finally opened up about the allegations made by Victor Osimhen in June. Victor had accused Finidi of questioning his commitment to the national team, sparking a heated debate […]

Austin Eguavoen, Super Eagles interim head coach, says he is still in charge of the team “at this moment”. Eguavoen spoke in a media chat at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, in the […]

Mikel Obi, ex-Chelsea midfielder, says his former club and Victor Osimhen reached “a compromise” for a transfer deal, but the move was torpedoed by “slight issues that we could not get over the line”. Obi […]

Ademola Lookman, Super Eagles winger, has been nominated for the 2024 men’s Ballon d’Or prize. According to the list announced by France Football Magazine on Wednesday, the 26-year-old was shortlisted alongside 29 players for the […]

Thousands of Galatasaray supporters welcomed Victor Osimhen in Istanbul, despite the late hour of 3 a.m., as he finalised his loan move from Napoli. The Super Eagles striker’s transfer saga, which dominated the Summer Transfer […]

Eniola Bolaji has won Nigeria’s first medal at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. The 18-year-old won a bronze medal in the women’s singles SL3 badminton event at the La Chapelle Arena on Monday. She defeated Ukraine’s […]