Sports
Fed Cup: Champions Insurance beat Stormers to advance
Defending champions Bendel Insurance of Benin on Wednesday defeated Stormers Sports Club of Abeokuta 1-0 to qualify for the round of 32 of the 2024 Federation Cup. Chukwudi Meze scored the only goal...
2nd May 2024
They smeared my name over Eagles job – Amuneke
Former Super Eagles assistant coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, has reacted to what he termed “misleading reports in the media” (not in The PUNCH) after he applied to coach the national team. Amuneke was a...
2nd May 2024
Old Trafford not easy stadium to play –Uzoho
Omonia FC goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has shared his experience at Old Trafford Stadium during his club’s UEFA Europa League clash with Manchester United. Two years ago, the Red Devils launched numerou...
2nd May 2024
Nimrod optimistic of Olympics volleyball slot
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Musa Nimrod, has assured that the country’s women’s beach volleyball team will give a good account of themselves as they begin preparations for the ...
2nd May 2024
Kuti, Udoaka move up in ITTF rankings
Newly-crowned West African champions Matthew Kuti and Hope Udoaka are the biggest movers in Week 18 of the 2024 ITTF rankings released by the world body, The PUNCH reports. Kuti, who defeated most of ...
2nd May 2024
Olisemeka eyes BAL success with Hoopers
Rivers Hoopers centre Peter Olisemeka is banking on the team’s determination and consistency to excel at the 2024 Basketball Africa League, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Kings Men will begin their...
2nd May 2024
Boniface, Tella strike fear in De Rossi
The imperial form of Bayer Leverkusen’s Nigerian duo Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella makes Roma coach Danielle De Rossi apprehensive ahead of Thursday night’s UEFA Europa League semi-final first ...
2nd May 2024
Fredrick: Who is Brentford’s new man?
After completing a four-year deal with Brentford with the option of an extra year, Benjamin Fredrick is already being tipped to be one of Nigeria’s brightest defenders in the coming years, PUNCH Spo...
2nd May 2024
How Enyimba, fans celebrated Finidi’s Eagles appointment
Enyimba assistant coach, Chijioke Osuagwu, said the rank and file of the club was overwhelmed with joy following Monday’s announcement of their coach, Finidi George, as the new head coach of the Sup...
2nd May 2024
‘Players’ self-belief secret of Rangers success’
Enugu Rangers’ impressive Nigeria Premier Football League campaign is due to self-belief and determination on the part of the players, as well as motivation from the management and the Enugu State G...
2nd May 2024
Lookman’s unstoppable, says Oliseh
Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, has extolled Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman following his impressive performances for the Italian club, The PUNCH reports. Lookman has emerged as an importa...
2nd May 2024
Brentford signs Nigerian U-20 sensation Benjamin Frederick from Moses Simon's Kaduna academy
Nigerian U-20 centre-back, Benjamin Frederick, has secured a move to the English Premier League outfit, Brentford. At just 18 years old, Frederick has emerged as the latest permanent addition to the B...
1st May 2024TOP 10 NIGERIAN STARS IN BUNDESLIGA
Over the years, Nigerian star players have made their mark in the Bundesliga, the latest being Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella. Here, ‘TANA AIYEJINA takes a look at the Top 10 performers, with addi...
1st May 2024
Federation Cup: Insurance begin title defence against Stormers
Defending champions, Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin, will on Wednesday begin the defence of their Federation Cup title when they take on Stormers of Ogun State in the round of 64 at the old p...
1st May 2024
John: Handball star with big dream
Popular American investor and financial executive, Charles Schwab, once said, “a man can succeed at almost anything for which he has unlimited enthusiasm.” In this case, 17-year-old Vera John is o...
1st May 2024
Lookman targets UCL return with Atalanta
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has set his sights on securing a UEFA Champions League ticket with Atalanta either through Serie A standings or winninig the Europa League trophy, PUNCH Sports Ext...
1st May 2024
Everton table offer for Ndidi
English Premier League club, Everton, are the latest club to be linked with Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi, with reports saying the Toffees have tabled an offer to the midfielder ahead of next se...
1st May 2024
Wife thrilled as daughter Mariam battles Aruna
Ganiyat, the wife of Nigeria’s table tennis icon, Aruna Quadri, was proud and extremely thrilled by her daughter taking on her husband in a recent training session. The dutiful mother uploaded a vid...
1st May 2024
The challenges before Eagles coach Finidi
The appointment of Finidi George as the new Super Eagles coach on Monday was greeted with mixed reactions but the task before the 53-year-old make it far from alluring, writes GODWIN AIKIGBE The Niger...
1st May 2024
France best keeper award thrills Nnadozie
Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie is on cloud nine after etching her name in the history books, becoming the first African and Nigerian player to be crowned the best goalkeeper in the French ...
1st May 2024
UCL: Late Vinicius penalty earns Real Madrid semi-final draw at Bayern
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior scored a double, including an 83rd-minute equalising penalty, to snatch a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg. Vinici...
30th April 2024
Super Falcons goalie Nnadozie wins best goalkeeper award in France
The Nigerian international goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has etched her name in the history books by becoming the first African and Nigerian player to be crowned the best goalkeeper in the French D1 ...
30th April 2024Ikpeba backs Finidi to utilise NPFL stars
Former African Footballer of The Year Victor Ikpeba is optimistic newly appointed Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, will use his knowledge of the country’s domestic league to maximum effect by givi...
30th April 2024
Hearn talks up Joshua, Wilder fight
Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has outlined Anthony Joshua’s next options as he eyes up a heavyweight world title or a potential shot against one of the biggest names in the division, followi...
30th April 2024
Ex-players back Finidi’s choice as Eagles coach
The Nigeria Football Federation has garnered commendations from former Super Eagles players following the appointment of George Finidi as the new coach for the men’s senior national team but adds th...
30th April 2024NFF owes me, dead coaches – Chukwu
Former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu, has once again called out the Nigeria Football Federation over his unpaid salaries 19 years after he vacated his role as the team’s head coach, The PUNCH...
30th April 2024
Finidi to pick assistants – NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation has said it will announce the assistants for the new Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, as soon as the new handler makes his choices, The PUNCH reports. Finidi was appo...
30th April 2024Dessers hits back at critics
Glasgow Rangers striker, Cyriel Dessers, has hit back at critics following yet another impressive performance against St Mirren on Sunday to keep the Gers Scottish Premiership title hopes alive with a...
30th April 2024
Lazio in talks with Hatayspor for Dele-Bashiru
According to Turkish outlet, Sports Digitale, Italian club Lazio are in talks with Turkish side, Hatayspor, for the transfer of Nigeria international, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, ahead of next season, PUNCH ...
30th April 2024
Boniface rules out Leverkusen exit
Bayer Leverkusen’s talented forward, Victor Boniface, has dismissed speculations of departing from the club amidst interest from various top European teams, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Despite links...
30th April 2024
Liverpool told to swap Nunez for Osimhen, Boniface
English giants, Liverpool, have been urged by former West Ham United star Nigel Reo-Coker to replace their misfiring attacker with either Victor Osimhen or Victor Boniface, PUNCH Sports Extra reports....
30th April 2024
