Salah Named Football Writers Association Player Of The Year
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has been named the Football Writers’ Association (FWA) Men’s Player of the Year for the third time, following a sensational season that saw him lead Liverpool to a historic 20th English top-flight title. Salah secured the award after recording 28 goals and 18 assists in the Premier League, breaking the record for most goal involvements in...
Xabi Alonso Confirms Leverkusen Exit Amid Reports Of Real Madrid Return
Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso has confirmed that he will leave the club at the end of the season, amid growing expectations that he will return to Real Madrid to take over as head coach. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Alonso said, "This week, the club and I have agreed that these are going to be my...
Visa Delay Scuttles Nigeria’s World Relays Plans
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria is in a logistical rush to meet up with their counterparts after weeks of waiting for Nigerian officials and athletes to receive visas for the 2025 World Relays, which start on Saturday in Guangzhou, China. A top source at the National Sports Commission confirmed that the visas were approved after hopes of participation in the...
Nigeria Meets Senegal In U-20 AFCON Quarter-Finals
The Flying Eagles will take on the reigning champions Senegal in the 2025 U-20 AFCON quarterfinal on Monday, May 12, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. Senegal confirmed their spot as Nigeria’s knockout opponents on Thursday after beating DR Congo 2-0 in their last Group C game. Nigeria reached the quarter-finals of the championship on Wednesday after an uncompromising 2-2 draw against...
Malouda Urges Chelsea To Sign Osimhen
Former Chelsea player Florent Malouda has advised the Blues to pay whatever it takes to complete Osimhen's deal. Premier League rivals Liverpool have also shortlisted the Nigerian striker for a possible summer transfer, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. Chelsea were heavily linked with a move for the Nigerian international striker in the summer of 2024, when it became apparent that he...
Mexico City Set To Host Millions Ahead Of The 2026 World Cup
Mexico City is set to welcome over five million visitors for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the opening match slated to take place in the sprawling megacity, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. The tournament will be jointly hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada, marking the first time that three countries will co-host the prestigious event. Three of the 16...
PSG Advanced To Champions League Final After Arsenal 3-1 Loss
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal 2-1 in the second leg of their last-four match on Wednesday, securing a 3-1 aggregate victory and guaranteeing a spot in the Champions League final thanks to goals from Fabian Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi. Ruiz crashed in a shot from the edge of the area in the 27th minute at the Parc des Princes to leave...
Awoniyi Dismisses Osimhen Rivalry Claim
Nigerian international Taiwo Awoniyi has refuted claims of competing with fellow Super Eagles forwards Victor Osimhen and Victor Boniface for a spot on the national squad. He stated he has never felt the need to outperform them in order to be selected, according to Punch Sport Extra. The Nottingham Forest striker made it clear that personal development, not rivalry, drives...
Nigeria To Face Kenya In U-20 AFCON
The Flying Eagles will reach a century of games in the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations when they play Kenya, who have already been eliminated, in the final Group B match of the current 24th edition in Egypt on Wednesday (today). The match offers Aliyu Zubairu’s side a chance not only to advance to the knockout stages but also to...
United Meet Over Osimhen Deal
Manchester United has made a significant move in their pursuit of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen by beginning preliminary negotiations with the player's representatives. Foot Mercato confirmed that “a meeting took place in the last few hours between the Nigerian striker’s entourage and Manchester United”, signalling the start of formal discussions between both parties. Osimhen, who made a surprise loan switch to...
