Osimhen In Fitness Race For Istanbul Derby
Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen is said to be in contention to play in the highly anticipated Istanbul derby against Besiktas on Saturday, amid concerns that he suffered a knock during the international break. Osimhen was on duty for Nigeria during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, scoring three goals in both games. He was substituted five minutes to...
Bayern Threatens Legal Action Against Canada Soccer Over Davies Injury
On Friday, Bayern Munich threatened to sue Canada Soccer after defender Alphonso Davies suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament upon returning from the March international break. In an interview with German tabloid Bild published Friday, Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said the club wanted a “complete clarification of the events,” accusing Canada Soccer of “gross negligence” and saying, “We reserve the...
Ancelotti To Face Trial Over Tax Fraud Allegations
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is set to go on trial next Wednesday for allegedly not declaring income to Spain’s tax authorities, according to a statement from the Madrid court overseeing the case on Friday. The Madrid state prosecutor’s office accuses the 65-year-old Italian of having cost Spain’s treasury more than one million euros ($1.1 million) in undeclared earnings from...
Mateta Set To Make Palace Return In FA Cup After Injury
Jean-Philippe Mateta, who suffered a terrible ear injury in the previous round, is "ready" to play for Crystal Palace again in their FA Cup quarterfinal matchup with Fulham on Saturday. Mateta needed 25 stitches to his left ear after being kicked in the head by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts in Palace's FA Cup fifth-round victory on March 1. Roberts, who caught...
Forest, Fulham’s Nigerian Duos Resume FA Cup Chase In Q’finals
Nigeria’s national team exploits cast a shadow over the FA Cup quarterfinals as Ola Aina, Taiwo Awoniyi, Alex Iwobi, and Calvin Bassey prepare for crucial matches on Saturday (today) after a mixed international break marred by a disappointing World Cup qualifying draw against Zimbabwe. London rivals Fulham and Crystal Palace will battle for a coveted FA Cup semi-final place in...
Brazil Announces Dorival Junior’s Dismissal As Head Coach
The Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) announced on Friday that Dorival Junior had been fired as coach of Brazil, three days after the team suffered a crushing 4-1 World Cup qualifying loss to fierce rivals Argentina. "Dorival Junior is no longer in charge of the Brazilian national team. The management thanks him and wishes him success for the rest of...
Leverkusen Defeats Bochum To Keep Pressure On Bayern
Bayern Munich's lead at the top of the Bundesliga was reduced to three points on Friday when Bayer Leverkusen defeated Bochum 3-1 at home thanks to goals from Aleix Garcia, Victor Boniface, and Amine Adli. Defending champions Leverkusen dominated possession and were camped out near Bochum's goal for much of the match but struggled to carve out clear chances until...
Nigerian Woman Appointed US Basketball Coach
George Washington University has appointed a United States-based Nigerian sportswoman, Ganiyat Adeduntan, as the head coach of the women’s basketball team. Adeduntan was the coach of Colgate University women’s basketball until her new appointment was made known last week. The basketball professional trainer served as the head coach at Colgate University from 2021 to 2025. During her tenure, she led the team...
My Super Eagles Goal Will Come — Boniface Tells Nigerians
Victor Boniface has urged Nigerians to be patient after his goal drought with the Super Eagles. Boniface is yet to open his goal account for three-time African champions after 12 outings. The 24-year-old scored in Bayer Leverkusen’s 3-1 victory over Bochum on Friday night. The goal was his 11th of the season for Xabi Alonso’s side. Boniface took to his Instagram story to...
Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju Passes Away After Collapsing In Ghana Fight
Former West African and National light-heavyweight champion Segun "Success" Olanrewaju passed away on Saturday after passing out during a boxing match in Ghana. Olanrewaju lost consciousness while facing Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at Bukom Boxing Arena. PUNCH Online gathered that he was reportedly leading on points before the tragic incident occurred. PUNCH...
