Chippa Coach To Address Nwabali’s Absence As Transfer Rumours Increases
Chippa United head coach Luc Eymael has suggested that all may not be well between the club and captain Stanley Nwabali after the Nigerian goalkeeper was absent in the 2-1 defeat to Polokwane City in the Betway Premiership, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. The Super Eagles’ number one, who has been the subject of strong transfer interest since his standout...
Bremen Summons Boniface Over Controversial Social Media Posts
Werder Bremen forward Victor Boniface has been summoned by the club’s hierarchy after a series of controversial social media posts drew criticism in Germany, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. The 24-year-old striker, on loan from Bayer Leverkusen, joined Bremen in the summer and was heralded as the new focal point in attack. However, EXPRESS News reported that he has unsettled the...
Tinubu Urges Commonwealth To Host 2030 Games In Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has again expressed Nigeria’s readiness to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, as the country hopes to make history as the first African nation to host the Games, according to PUNCH reports. The 2030 Commonwealth Games will also mark the centenary celebration of the event, which was first held in Hamilton, Canada, in 1930. Commonwealth Sports president, Donald Rukare,...
Chelsea’s Palmer Out Of Action Due To Groin Injury
Cole Palmer will likely be out of action until after next month’s international break to give the Chelsea midfielder time to shake off a groin problem, manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday. The England international came off midway through the first half in Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat at Manchester United last week, their first Premier League defeat of the season. The 23-year-old...
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Zimbabwe Matches At South Africa Disadvantage To Super Eagles
Nigeria’s World Cup campaign took another serious blow when Zimbabwe, one of the countries whose national team fell in the same group with the Super Eagles, announced that their remaining two matches would be played in Durban, a South African city. With 11 points from 8 matches, the Super Eagles, like every other country in the group, can achieve...
Saudi Side Al Ittihad Sacks Manager Blanc
Saudi side Al Ittihad sacked manager Laurent Blanc on Sunday in the wake of a 2-0 defeat to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr. Blanc’s assistant Hassan Khalifa will take over as caretaker coach until further notice, Al Ittihad announced on social media with the club third in the Saudi Pro League, three points behind Al Nassr after four games. Blanc, 59, joined...
Rooney Expresses Lack Of Confidence In Amorim
Wayne Rooney says Manchester United have lost their soul and he has no faith in the ability of beleaguered manager Ruben Amorim to turn things around. Amorim has taken 34 points from his 33 Premier League games in charge following Saturday’s 3-1 loss at Brentford and is yet to oversee consecutive top-flight wins. United endured their worst league campaign for 51...
Osimhen’s Winning Goal Sets Champions League Record against Liverpool
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, on Tuesday, set a new milestone in the UEFA Champions League as he became the first Nigerian player to reach double figures in the history of the competition (excluding qualifying). The 26-year-old was named in manager Okan Buruk’s starting line-up as Turkish Super Lig giants, Galatasaray, welcomed reigning Premier League champions Liverpool to the Rams...
Oshoala Crowned Saudi Women’s Premier League ‘Player Of The Month’
Al-Hilal striker Asisat Oshoala has been crowned Saudi Women’s Premier League Player of the Month for September. The Nigeria international registered three goals and two assists in three appearances for Al-Hilal during the month under review. Oshoala scored from the penalty spot on her debut against Al Qadsiah . The 30-year-old added a goal and an assist in consecutive matches against Al...
2026 WCQ: FIFA Appoints Egyptian Referee For Super Eagles vs Benin Republic Match
FIFA has appointed Egypt’s Amin Mohamed Omar as centre referee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and Benin Republic, according to DAILY POST. The matchday 10 encounter will hold at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Tuesday, 14th October 2025. Omar will be accompanied by an all-Egyptian officiating team. Ghana’s Prosper Addo will serve as the Match Commissioner. Nigeria...
