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Okoye targets clean record Milan in clash

udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye will be aiming to reach a personal milestone when his side face AC Milan in Serie A, as he targets three consecutive clean sheets for the first time in his top-flight career, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigeria...

‘Boniface can’t save Bremen’

Former Werder Bremen striker Aílton Gonçalves da Silva is not convinced that Victor Boniface’s return to full fitness can salvage the club’s dwindling fortunes in the Bundesliga. Boniface arrived in Bremen on loan with high expectations, but his...

iheanacho ends six-month goal drought in celtic win

Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho and Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie delivered decisive contributions for their respective clubs on Sunday, marking a fruitful weekend for Nigerian stars abroad. ABIODUN ADEWALE recaps SCOTLAND After...

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NPFL Wikki vs Enyimba FA Cup Man City vs Liverpool Chelsea vs Port Vale Southampton vs Arsenal Laliga Sociedad vs Levante Mallorca vs Madrid Betis vs Espanyol Atletico vs Barcelona Ligue 1 Strasbourg vs Nice Brest vs Rennes Lille vs...

Gattuso set to resign after Italy 2026 World Cup heartache

is set to leave his position June 2025, succeeding Luciano Spalletti, and was tasked with steering the Azzurri to the 2026 World Cup. following a 1-1 draw with 10 men across 120 minutes. Sweden and North Macedonia in 2018 and 2022 After the defeat...

Aruna exits World Cup after 10th straight defeat

QUADRI suffering a second straight-sets defeat, this time to Sora Matsushima PUNCH Sports Extra underlining his dominance in a contest that left Aruna with Aruna had entered the match under pressure after a That result left him needing a strong...

‘Kane worth €250 million’

W’cup Qualifying - Finals DR Congo vs Jamaica Iraq vs Bolivia Kosovo vs Turkey C. Republic vs Denmark Bosnia vs Italy Sweden vs Poland International Friendlies Norway vs Switzerland Jordan vs Nigeria S. Africa vs Panama Morocco vs Paraguay Algeria...

Bartomeu blames Laporta for Messi exit

FORMER Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has explained who was to blame for Lionel Messi’s stunning departure in 2021, with a new contract for the Argentine G2A7 considered to have been “possible”. Messi bid a teary farewell to Camp 1ou when...

‘Osimhen better than Yamal, Vinicius, Kane, Haaland’

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International Friendlies S.korea vs Ivory Coast Senegal vs Peru Canada vs Iceland Hungary vs Slovenia Scotland vs Japan USA vs Belgium

Osimhen may wear arm protective gear

GALATASARAY striker Victor Osimhen will reportedly wear new protective gear on his arm when he returns to action for the club after undergoing surgery for a fracture, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 27-year-old forward suffered a hand fracture...

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Wruod CXS Qxdolfihuv Turkey vs Romania Czech Republic vs Ireland Denmark vs N/macedonia Italy vs Northern Ireland Poland vs Albania Slovakia vs Kosovo Ukraine vs Sweden Wales vs Bosnia Bolivia vs Suriname AFC21 Qxdolfihu Djibouti vs...

Rashford missing on Barca’s summer list

SPECULATION continues to grow that Barcelona will not exercise their buy option on Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford. The Blaugrana are looking to strengthen their forward line in the summer, but with uncertainty over how much of a budget they...

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NPFL Wikki Tourist 0-0 Barau Premier League Brighton 2-1 Liverpool Fulham 3-1 Burnley Everton 3-0 Chelsea La Liga Elche 2-1 Mallorca Espanyol 1-2 Getafe Levante 4-2 Oviedo Osasuna 1-0 Girona Bundesliga Bayern 4-0 Union Cologne 3-3 B. M’gladbach...

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EPL Brighton vs Liverpool Fulham vs Burnley Everton vs Chelsea Leeds vs Brentford La Liga Elche vs Mallorca Espanyol vs Getafe Osasuna vs Girona Levante vs Oviedo Sevilla vs Valencia Serie A Parma vs Cremonese Milan vs Torino Juventus vs...

Devils, Cherries clash at Vitality Stadium

LIVERPOOL staff are allegedly 'panicking' about the scale of injury suffered by new £60m signing Jeremy Jacquet following the defender's recent operation. The Reds beat Chelsea to the signing of the Rennes starlet on deadline day in the winter window,...

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Europa League Freiburg vs Genk Lyon vs Celta Midtjylland vs Forest Roma vs Bologna Villa vs Lille Betis vs P’thinaikos Porto vs Stuttgart Conference League AEK vs Celje Larnaca vs Palace Mainz vs Olomouc Rakow vs Fiorentina Rayo vs...

Henry warns Arsenal over Dowman

ARSENAL icon Thierry Henry revealed his physical reaction to seeing Max Dowman find the net, admitting the youngster’s performance left him stunned. Dowman, aged just 16, scored his first ever Premier League goal after a remarkable solo run that saw...

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UCL Lisbon vs Bodo/glimt Chelsea vs PSG Man City vs Madrid Arsenal vs B. L’kusen

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EPL Palace 0-0 Leeds United 3-1 Villa Forest 0-0 Fulham Liverpool 1-1 Tottenham Laliga Mallorca 2-1 Espanyol Barcelona 5-2 Sevilla Betis vs Celta Vigo Sociedad vs Osasuna Serie A Verona 0-2 Genoa Pisa 3-1 Cagliari Sassuolo 0-1 Bologna Como vs Roma...

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NPFL Insurance 2-1 Kun Khalifat Premier League Burnley 0-0 B’mouth Sunderland 0-1 Brighton Arsenal 2-0 Everton Chelsea 0-1 Newcastle La Liga Girona 3-0 Bilbao Atletico 1-0 Getafe Oviedo 1-0 Valencia Bundesliga B. L’kusen 1-1 Bayern Dortmund 2-0...

My UNFORGETTABLE MOMENT WITH ONIGBINDE

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Over 250 players for Osun national table tennis tourney

NIGERIA has named its 10-boxer squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after the conclusion of the open trials at the Brai Ayonote Boxing Complex, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, on Friday. The four-day event, organised by the Nigeria...

Ex-eagles star Udi backs Rangers to overtake Rivers in title race

DIRECTOR GENERAL of the National Institute for Sports, Philip Shaibu, has praised the recent resurgence of Plateau United and Bendel Insurance in the Nigeria Premier Football League, urging Plateau United players to maintain their improved form and...

Cricket: Champs begins March 10

THE that the Nigeria seventh Cricket edition Championships for boys and girls will hold from March 10 to 15 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Oval, Abuja, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The tournament the conclusion of follows zonal geopolitical...

128 boxers battle for 10 slots at 2026 C’wealth Games

Afour diaspora athletes, are locked in fierce competition at the Brai Ayonote Boxing Complex, National Stadium, Surulere, as the Nigeria Boxing Federation’s open trials to select 10 representatives for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland,...

Ezeakor claims 100m title at AFN Golden League

CHIDERA EZEAKOR set the pace for a wave of standout performances at the AFN Golden League in Benin City on Monday, sprinting to victory in the men’s 100m as personal bests tumbled across events on the opening day at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, PUNCH...

Onojovwevo hails coach for SEC title comeback

NIGERIA’S Ella Onojuvwevwo has paid tribute to her coach after securing a dramatic redemption victory in the women’s 400m at the SEC Indoor Championships, PUNCH Sports Extra opportunity to contest the title, reports. The 20-year-old LSU athlete...

Madrid accept defeat in Caicedo, Enzo chase

REAL MADRID have reportedly accepted that they will be unable to sign either Enzo Fernandez or Moises Caicedo from Chelsea during this summer’s transfer window. Los Blancos will move for a new midfielder ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, and it is...

Ex-barca defender Mathieu speaks on tough life after football

FORMER football, revealing that a combination of depression and ongoing legal battles led him to take a job at a local sports shop. The a necessary step for his own wellbeing and personal circumstances. The Frenchman, who enjoyed a trophy-laden spell...

My DREAM CALL-UP TEARS

I was at home when I got the AFCON call-up. I cried because it had been my dream to get called up to the national team, and I couldn’t hold back tears

D’tigress unveils W’cup qualifying provisional squad

NIGERIA’S seven-time African champions, D’tigress, have announced a provisional squad ahead of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament, set to take place from 11–17 March 2026 in Lyon, France, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Head coach...

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Atletico 4-1 Brugge (7-4 agg) Leverkusen 0-0 Olympiacos (2-0 agg) Inter 1-2 Bodo/glimt (2-5 agg) Newcastle 3-2 Qarabag (9-3 agg)

Atletico battle Brugge in UCL decider

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EPL Brentford vs Brighton Chelsea vs Burnley Villa vs Leeds Hammers vs B’mouth Man City vs Newcastle La Liga Sociedad vs Oviedo Betis vs Rayo Osasuna vs Madrid Atletico vs Espanyol Serie A Juventus vs Como Lecce vs Inter Cagliari vs...

March fight biggest of my life – Adesanya

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EPL Wolves vs Arsenal CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Qarabag vs Newcastle Bodo/glimt vs Inter Club Brugge KV vs Atletico Olympiacos vs Leverkusen Laliga Levante vs Villarreal Serie A AC Milan vs Como NPFL Kwara United vs Rivers United

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UCL Galatasaray vs Juventus Benfica vs MAGULG Doutmung vs Atalanta Monaco vs PSG WEDNESDAY EPL Wolves vs Ausenal UCL Qauabaj vs Newcastle Bogo/gllmt vs Inteu Club BUUJJE KV vs Atletlco Olymplacos vs Leveukusen

Milan open Tottenham door for Pulisic

LIVERPOOL have reportedly already had face-to-face talks with the representatives of Wolves wonderkid Mateus Mane over a potential £50m transfer. Manchester United are also keen on Mane, but Liverpool want to ensure they move ahead of their...

Osimhen, Onuachu writing history for clubs

Victor Osimhen and Paul Onuachu are rewriting the record books at their respective Turkish clubs, with the Super Eagles strikers delivering exceptional performances that have placed them among the elite players in the Turkish Super Lig, PETER AKINBO...

Eagles stars struggling WR fing nhw Fouev

My JOURNEY FROM TRACK TO ICE

WHEN you crosshd thh finish linh in your first Olympic appharanch in Pyhongchang 2018, what was thh first hmotion you fhlt? Pure joy. That season had been my first in the sport of skeleton. The learning curve was steep. Skeleton is physically...

De Zerbi, Glasner Spurs candidates after Frank sack

have sacked Thomas Frank as head coach, with the North stages of the 2025-26 Premier League campaign. Following Tuesday night’s 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United in the Premier League, Frank said that he was “convinced” of keeping hold of his job...

Eaglesawait Worldcupfate aheadplay-offs

THERE is growing confidence within the Nigeria Football Federation that the Super Eagles could receive another lifeline in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, as the country awaits FIFA’S verdict on a protest against DR Congo, PUNCH Sports...

Palmer dismisses exit rumours

COLE PALMER has thrown out any suggestions that he is unhappy at Chelsea and itching for a move back to Manchester. The Blues star scored a hat-trick away at Wolves on Saturday and told fans that he is not listening to the noise surrounding him. Palmer...

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EPL Brighton vs Palace Liverpool vs Man City La Liga Valencia vs Madrid Alaves vs Getafe Bilbao vs Levante Atletico vs Betis Serie A Bologna vs Parma Lecce vs Udinese Sassuolo vs Inter Juventus vs Lazio Bundesliga FC Koln vs Leipzig Bayern vs...

‘Joshua breaking Paul’s jaw will teach him lesson’

FORMER UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski believes Jake Paul learned a valuable lesson after Anthony Joshua broke his jaw in two places during their December bout, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Paul suffered a knockout loss to Joshua, losing...

Joshua, Murray’s padel team win Hexagon Cup

ANDY Murray may have retired from playing two years ago but he’s still managing to help orchestrate success in top level sport. The British legend, who now plays padel more than tennis in his spare time, is co-owner of Advantage Padel Team along with...

FCC lead as CCC Lagos nears play-offs

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Crash:

ANTHONY JOSHUA since his horror car crash in December, attending his son’s football training session in Hertfordshire, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. TEAM NIGERIA have stepped up preparations for their Davis Cup World Group II tie against Uzbekistan by...

Libya set to host ITTF Africa Cup

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3SC blame poor pitch on dry season

Saturday, Finidi highlighted the importance of home advantage and urged fans to back the side. “We are playing at home, so the approach will be different,” he said. “If the boys carry out what we talked about, I think we’re going to THE management...

Nigeria host Uzbekistan in 2026 Davis Cup play-off

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Heat, Wolves, Knicks, Warriors want Giannis

think Usyk is too clever for him. I think he’s too clever for all of them, but it’s a TWO-TIME MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is ready for a new home ahead of the February 5 trade deadline, as several teams have made aggressive offers to the Milwaukee...

NAPOLI 2-3 CHELSEA Pedro powers Blues into last 16, Italian champions out

TWO Chelsea Napoli come from behind out of the Enzo Fernandez scoring with a penalty, Vergara and Rasmus ahead just before However, Cole on at the interval Joao Pedro’s second It was heartbreak Napoli and ecstasy for Chelsea, who secured a place in...

Porto battle Besiktas for Moffi

Portuguese giants Porto and Turkish side Besiktas are both monitoring the situation of Nigerian striker Terem Moffi, whose future at OGC Nice is increasingly uncertain, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 26-year-old forward is reportedly seeking to...

Bassey’s dad to son: I’m dying in silence

Calvin BASSEY’S father, Kingsley Ughelumba, has again cried out for help, seeking to reunite with his four children, including the Super Eagles defender, whom he says he has been separated from for over 18 years, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Ughelumba...

RESURRECTION!

It was a weekend to remember for Nigerian stars, as the men announced their return from international football with goals and the women maintained their impressive momentum. ENGLAND AWONIYI, AINA (NOTTINGHAM FOREST) Super Eagles duo Taiwo Awoniyi...

QUICK IMPACT!

Victor Osimhen was on target as Galatasaray claimed a comfortable 3-1 victory over Fatih Karagümrük, strengthening their grip at the top of the Turkish Süper Lig on Saturday. The Super Eagles striker, back from representing Nigeria at the 2025 Africa...

Simeone praises ‘very strong’ Osimhen

atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has praised Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen following their 1-1 draw in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Super Eagles striker played the full 90 minutes at RAMS Park...

My FIRST AFCON MEDAL

How did you feel when you got the call-up to the Super Eagles for the AFCON in Morocco? When I got the call-up, I was happy, and my family was pleased as well. I couldn’t wait to represent my country. It’s just a progression, and it was a pleasure to...

CHELLE'S SCORECARD!

Chelle to keep Nigeria job, set for training

super eagles head coach Eric Chelle is set to undergo further training with top European clubs while remaining in charge of the national team, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Former Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick revealed that...

SENEGAL VS MOROCCO

Participating in their first Africa Cup of Nations final since 2004, tournament hosts Morocco are just one victory away from ending the nation’s 50-year wait for another continental title. However, standing in the way of the Atlas Lions at Prince...

BIG TEST IN RABAT!

nigeria will attempt to write another significant chapter in their Africa Cup of Nations history when they face hosts Morocco in the semi-finals of the 2025 tournament at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Wednesday night, with a place in a...

WELBECK HAUNTS DEVILS AGAIN IN FA CUP OUSTER

Managerless Manchester United completed an unwanted cup double as former striker Danny Welbeck helped Brighton send them crashing out of the FA Cup at Old Trafford. In front of his old boss Sir Alex Ferguson and with former teammate Darren Fletcher in...

NIGERIA WON’T BE EASY, LE ROY WARNS ALGERIA

FRENCH coach Claude Le Roy has warned Algeria that their quarter-final clash with Nigeria’s Super Eagles will be tough for them, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Desert Foxes and the Super Eagles will renew their rivalry on Saturday when they clash in...

EAGLES MUST AVOID DISTRACTIONS – ONAZI

Former Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has urged Nigeria to stay focused and win the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations title, warning that it would be shameful for players of such calibre not to lift the trophy, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The retired...

MADRID EYE RODRI AHEAD SUMMER WINDOW

real madrid appear to have accepted that they will need to add to their midfield options in 2026, despite investing heavily in Arda Guler, Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga and Jude Bellingham in recent years. They are now evaluating their options...