FIFA announces verdict on Ronaldo’s eligibility for 2026 Mundial
Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has escaped a FIFA ban ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The 40-year-old will be available to play in the opening […]
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CAF publishes AFCON 2025 officiating crew — Nigerians absent
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has released the full list of referees, and video assistant referees for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. No […]
Chelsea vs Barcelona: Catalans unveil complete squad for UCL fixture
Barcelona have named their squad for Tuesday night’s Champions League clash against Chelsea. Marcus Rashford has recovered from flu and has been included in the […]
Northern Renaissance: Transforming the Northern Creative Landscape
By Hauwa’u Sani Sparklab Innovation Hub convened a one-day Northern Creatives Conference at the Meena Event Centre, bringing together a diverse community of innovators, creators, […]
Pogba ends 811-day absence with victory as Rennes dominate Monaco 4–1
Paul Pogba made his first professional appearance in more than two years, coming off the bench during Monaco’s 4–1 loss to Rennes. According to BBC […]
Premier League clubs barred from self-selling assets under new FFP rules
Premier League clubs will no longer be allowed to sell assets such as hotels or women’s teams to themselves as a loophole to bypass financial […]
EPL title race: Guardiola says ‘the real season starts now’ as City hunt Arsenal
Pep Guardiola said Friday that the “real season starts now” as Manchester City seek to hunt down Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. […]
FULL LIST: Morocco leads 2025 CAF Awards while Super Falcons and Nnadozie grab top honours
Moroccan football made an emphatic statement at the CAF Awards 2025 in Rabat, as defender, Achraf Hakimi,was named African Player of the Year, becoming the […]
Osimhen, Ajibade land spots on CAF Awards final shortlist
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Rasheedat Ajibade have been named among the finalists for the 2025 CAF Player of the Year awards, while goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and […]
Four major lessons from Super Eagles’ elimination by DR Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo has pipped Nigeria to Africa’s ticket for the 2026 World Cup intercontinental playoffs. The Leopards confirmed their place with a […]
Baba Ijesha granted release from prison
Nollywood actor Olarenwaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has reportedly been released from prison following the Court of Appeal judgment that overturned his conviction […]
Life abroad shaped me—Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde shares candid reflections
Veteran Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, popularly known as Omo Sexy, has revealed how living abroad has humbled her. In an interview with Punch, […]
Playoff heat rises as DR Congo gets FIFA approval for three Europe-born players vs Nigeria
Three new players have been added to the DR Congo Leopards squad to face Nigeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff final on […]
Ned Nwoko’s 5th wife drags Regina Daniels, alleges drug abuse and affairs with female friends
Senator Ned Nwoko’s 5th wife has taken to Instagram to call out junior wife, Regina Daniels, following the outpouring of the marriage crisis between Ned […]
We owe no one! NFF boss Gusau dismisses claims of 30-match bonus debt to Super Eagles
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, has debunked claims that the Super Eagles are owed a backlog of match bonuses stretching to about […]