Sports
ICYMI: Everything to know about new UEFA Champions League, Europa, Conference League format
UEFA has announced the new Champions League format, which will come into effect starting from the 2024-25 season. The football governing body in Europe highlighted that the revised format prioritises ...
30th August 2024
I cried when I saw Paris Olympics bronze medal-winning jump – Adeshina
Nigerian high jumper and national record holder Temitope Adeshina talks about her journey into athletics and the pains of missing out on the final of the event at the Paris 2024 Olympics in this inter...
30th August 2024
Osimhen reaches agreement with Chelsea
Victor Osimhen has reportedly agreed to join Chelsea on a €350,000 weekly pay, taking a major step closer to realising his dream Premier League move. This is €150,000 short of the €500,000 per w...
30th August 2024
[ICYMI] FULL LIST: 36 teams battle for 2024/25 UCL season with new format
The UEFA Champions League draw for the 2024/25 season concluded on Thursday evening, unveiling the matchups for Europe’s top football clubs. With the draw now set, all eyes turn to the grand fin...
30th August 2024
AFCON qualifiers: Rohr names Benin squad for Eagles clash
The Cheetahs of Benin Republic head coach, Genort Rohr, has announced a 25-man squad for their 2025 AFCON qualifiers tie against Nigeria in Uyo on September 7 and Libya three days later, PUNCH Sports ...
30th August 2024
Lagos table tennis boss laments players exodus
The chairman of the Lagos State Table Tennis Association (LSTTA), Tunji Lawal, has expressed concern over the exodus of players to other states due to a lack of support. The trend, according to him, h...
30th August 2024
AFCON qualifiers: Rohr names Benin squad for Eagles clash
The Cheetahs of Benin Republic head coach, Genort Rohr, has announced a 25-man squad for their 2025 AFCON qualifiers tie against Nigeria in Uyo on September 7 and Libya three days later, PUNCH Sports ...
30th August 2024
Awoniyi gets Forest backing after penalty miss
Taiwo Awoniyi has received the backing of Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo after missing a penalty in Wednesday’s EFL Cup round 2 penalties loss against Newcastle. The Nigeria striker, ...
30th August 2024
Joshua will decide Dubois bout – Okolie
WBC Bridgerweight World Champion Lawrence Okolie believes Anthony Joshua’s performance will largely determine the outcome of his next month’s IBF heavyweight title clash with Daniel Dubois. Accord...
30th August 2024
Ex-Nigeria star rallies support for Labbadia
Atlanta ’96 gold medallist, Abiodun Obafemi, has called on Nigerians and football enthusiasts to support German tactician Bruno Labbadia as the Super Eagles prepare for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nation...
30th August 2024
Lookman returns for Inter clash today
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman will return to the Atalanta squad for their Serie A clash with Inter Milan at the San Siro on Friday (today). The Nigeria international is back in action for the B...
30th August 2024
Valencia, CSKA eye Onyeka
Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka could be one of the many players to switch clubs in the twilight of the summer transfer window, with the Brentford player being strongly linked with Valencia and C...
30th August 2024
‘Black Tito’ ready for Sept 7 title fight
Nigerian women’s boxing sensation Bolatito Oluwole is fully prepared for her IBF world light-heavyweight title fight with Lani Daniel scheduled for September 7 in Hamilton, New Zealand, PUNCH Sports...
30th August 2024
Paralympics: Nigeria start fairly with t’tennis, badminton
Team Nigeria began their campaign at the Paralympics Games Paris 2024 on Thursday, securing fair results in table tennis and badminton at Stade de France, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The country made ...
30th August 2024
Ajax advance in style but Chelsea made to sweat
Former European champions Ajax, Chelsea and FCSB all survived qualifying in lesser European competitions on Thursday. Four-time champions Ajax cruised through in the second-tier Europa League. Kian Fi...
29th August 2024
ICYMI: My wife packed my bags for China after seeing salary, bonuses - Ideye
Former Nigeria forward, Brown Ideye, on Wednesday, revealed his wife’s reaction after she saw his proposed salary and bonuses when the Chinese Super League team, Tianjin TEDA, wanted to sign him...
29th August 2024
Romelu Lukaku signs for Napoli from Chelsea for €30m
Napoli have signed Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea, the Serie A club announced on Thursday, ending the Belgium striker’s extended period in limbo with the Blues. Owner Aurelio De Laurentiis confirmed...
29th August 2024
BREAKING: UEFA honours Champions League heroes Ronaldo, Buffon
Cristiano Ronaldo has been honoured with a special award to recognise his remarkable legacy as the all-time leading goal scorer in the Champions League. Also, former Italy goalkeeper, Gianluigi Buffon...
29th August 2024
Liverpool sign Chiesa from Juventus for £12.5m
Liverpool have completed the signing of Federico Chiesa from Juventus in a deal worth £12.5m. The fee for the winger is £10 million upfront, plus £2.5 million in add-ons, which are dependent on Liv...
29th August 2024
2024/25 NPFL season: Nigeria referees promise improved officiating
The Chairman of Nigeria Football Federation’s Referees Development Committee, Mrs Faith Irabor, has promised improved officiating at the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premiership Football League. Irabor gave th...
29th August 2024
2024/25 Champions League final returns to Munich 12 years after
The stage is set for the grand finale of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League at Munich’s iconic Fußball Arena München on Saturday, May 31, 2025. As Europe’s top clubs gear up for another s...
29th August 2024
Chelsea academy player Anjorin signs for Empoli
Tino Anjorin has completed a permanent transfer to Serie A side Empoli. According to a post on Chelsea Football Club’s website on Thursday, Anjorin, who first trained with Chelsea at the age of ...
29th August 2024
Kieran Trippier calls time on England career
England defender, Kieran Trippier has announced his retirement from international football. The 33-year-old was capped 54 times with his only goal coming against Croatia in the 2018 World Cup semi-fin...
29th August 2024
D’Tigress: Hakeem Olajuwon’s daughter slams sports ministry over unpaid wages
Abi Olajuwon, daughter of Nigerian-American NBA icon Hakeem Olajuwon, has publicly criticized the Nigerian Ministry of Sports for alleged non-payment after her significant contribution to the Nigerian...
29th August 2024
Chelsea loan Kepa Arrizabalaga to Bournemouth, extend contract
Chelsea Football Club has extended Kepa Arrizabalaga’s deal to June 2026. According to a post on Fabrizio Romano’s X handle on Thursday, the goalkeeper will join Bournemouth on loan...
29th August 2024
'From insulting Messi to trolling Chelsea', Mbappe's X account hacked
Controversial tweets have surfaced after the X (formerly Twitter) handle of French star Kylian Mbappe was hacked early Thursday. Several tweets posted by the French star have continued to make waves ...
29th August 2024
How sports can curb social vices — NSCDC commandant
The Ogun State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, David Ojelabi, has highlighted the significance of sports development, describing it as a crucial platform to curb social vic...
29th August 2024
FULL LIST: Arsenal host Bolton, Man Utd play Barnsley, other 14 Carabao Cup third round draw
The 2024/25 Carabao Cup third round is set to bring excitement as Premier League giants Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea join the competition. After skipping the earlier rounds due to their Eur...
29th August 2024
Chelsea submit official bid for Osimhen
Chelsea have finally submitted a formal offer for Victor Osimhen after several months of the Napoli striker being linked with the Premier League, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to transfer expe...
29th August 2024
Oshoala scores in first Barca face-off
Asisat Oshoala was on target for Bay FC as the National Women’s Soccer League lost 5-2 to Barcelona in the highly anticipated international friendly at PayPal Park on Tuesday. Facing the Catalans fo...
29th August 2024
Nigerians task Labbadia with World Cup ticket
Several Nigerian football enthusiasts have besieged the social handles of new Super Eagles head coach Bruno Labbadia, tasking him with World Cup qualification, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The German b...
29th August 2024
