Despite their recent resurgence, Shooting Stars coach Gbenga Ogunbote has downplayed notions that the Oluyole Warriors will vie for the Nigeria Premier Football League title this season, PUNCH Sports Extra …
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Galatasaray feels like home — Osimhen
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen says he feels at home at Turkish giants Galatasaray following his brace in their 5-1 victory over Kayserispor on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The …
Read More »Genk coach hails ‘top striker’ Arokodare
KRC Genk coach Thorsten Fink has described Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare as a top striker, who even contributes defensively, following his crucial involvement in their 2-0 win over Anderlecht at …
Read More »Lookman eyes more success after CAF award win
Newly crowned African Footballer of The Year Ademola Lookman marked his return to Atalanta’s starting lineup with a crucial goal in their 3-2 victory over Empoli on Sunday, helping extend …
Read More »Undisputed Usyk tips Joshua to beat Fury
Undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has backed Anthony Joshua to defeat Tyson Fury on points if the British heavyweights eventually meet in the ring, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Ukrainian, …
Read More »Top stars clash at 10th Elicris t’tennis cup
Following the recent dethronement of national champion Matthew Kuti, Nigerian table tennis stars’ battle of supremacy has shifted to the 10th Elicris Table Tennis Cup with the final matches taking …
Read More »Black Galaxies plot Eagles B fall in Uyo
Black Galaxies head coach, Mas-Ud Dramani, says the team is focused on preparing for the return leg of the 2024 African Nations Championship qualifiers against Nigeria. His remarks follow after …
Read More »NCF plans Junior Female Yellow Greens W’Cup camp
The Nigeria Cricket Federation has mapped out plans for the Junior Female Yellow Greens to have their final camping ahead of the 2025 ICC U-19 Women’s World Cup in India, …
Read More »D Champs clinch maiden Ikate-Itire football tourney
The inaugural Rikky-T three-aside football tournament for youths in Ikate-Itire LCDA held over the weekend in Surulere, Lagos, concluded spectacularly as D Champs FC clinched the trophy by defeating Mushin …
Read More »CHAN qualifier: Ogunmodede upbeat ahead Ghana return leg
Stand-in Super Eagles B coach Daniel Ogunmodede is optimistic that the home-based stars will seal the ticket to the 2024 Africa Nations Championship after playing a goalless draw against Ghana …
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