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As rape trial verdict looms, ex-Brazil star Alves summoned to court
Former Brazil international Dani Alves, who is awaiting a verdict in his rape trial which closed two weeks ago, will appear in court on Thursday, judicial sources said. In a brief statement, the Barcelona court said…
Mbappe to earn £250,000 per week in Real Madrid
The Kylian Mbappe camp is stuffed with hardened dealmakers, writes 90min.com. Mbappe’s father Wilfried laughed off Caen’s attempts to secure the services of his son when he was 14, scoffing that the club were “trying to…
Arsenal ‘dreaming’ of Champions League win- Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the dream of winning the club’s first Champions League at Wembley is in his players’ minds as they take on Porto in the round of 16 on…
My Mum Wants Me To Play For Super Eagles- Luton Town Striker With 9 Goals In EPL Snubs England
Super Eagles-eligible forward, Elijah Adebayo, has revealed his intention to play for the Nigerian National team, Soccernet.ng reports. The…
Hodgson Steps Down As Crystal Palace Boss
Roy Hodgson stepped down as manager of Premier League strugglers Crystal Palace on Monday, just hours before their crucial clash with relegation rivals Everton. Former England boss Hodgson had been under fire from Palace…
Simon ranks fourth best dribbler in Europe
According to Opta, a British sports analytics company, Super Eagles forward, Moses Simon, ranks the fourth best dribbler in Europe’s top five leagues, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. In one of the latest posts on Ligue 1 X handle quoting…
Chelsea to trigger £111m Osimhen release clause
Chelsea are reportedly prepared to trigger the €130m (£111m) release clause in Victor Osimhen’s Napoli contract in order to secure the striker’s signature during this summer’s transfer window. The 25-year-old scored 26…
Man United’s Hojlund breaks Premier League goal record
Aged 21 years and 14 days old, Manchester United sensational forward Rasmus Hojlund has become the youngest player to score in six successive Premier League games, following his opening goal against Luton Town on…
AFCON: Fubara gifts Nwabali N20m, state honour
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Friday, said his administration will sustain purposeful governance and administrative efficiency because they are helping the people of the state to engage in ventures that…
Manchester United joins race to sign Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen after AFCON
English Premier League club Manchester United has reportedly joined the contention to sign Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen during the upcoming summer transfer window. The Red Devils are expected to make a bid as they…
Iwobi not ready for Eagles exit amid cyber-bullying – Source
Contrary to reports (Not in The PUNCH or PUNCH Sports Extra) that Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi, is considering quitting the national team, a close source to the player has revealed that the Fulham midfielder has no…
I’ll Leave In Summer – Mbappe Tells PSG Directors
France captain Kylian Mbappe has told officials at Paris Saint-Germain that he intends to leave when his contract expires at the end of the season, a source close to the Ligue 1 champions said on Thursday. The…
Super Eagles move 14 places up, now 28th in FIFA ranking
The Super Eagles have moved up 14 places in the latest FIFA men’s ranking on Thursday. The Nigerian national team moved from the 42nd position to the 28th position in the world. The new ranking by the World Football…
Ola Aina, Ekong, Lookman named as CAF announces AFCON team of the tournament
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the official team of the tournament for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria and Cote D’Ivoire contributed the most players to the lineup seen by …
This Is The First Time I’ll Be Hosted By A President — Peseiro
Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro, has expressed delight at being hosted by President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu, on Tuesday, received the Nigerian team at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, following their silver medal-winning…
BREAKING: Tinubu rewards Super Eagles with national award, plots of land, flats in FCT
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, rewarded the Super Eagles of Nigeria with a national award (Member of the Order of the Niger, MON) flats in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, and piece of land. President Tinubu made…
AFCON: Omeruo Blames Eagles’ Loss On Peseiro’s Tactics
Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo has admitted that the three-time African champions lost the Africa Cup of Nations final due to the tactics employed by the coaching crew. The Nigerian side were defeated 2-1 by the…
Tinubu hails Super Eagles
President Bola Tinubu has saluted the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their tenacious performance in the final of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. President Tinubu commended the team, the coach, the…
Shettima speaks on Super Eagles’ loss of AFCON trophy to Cote d’Ivore
Vice President Kashim Shettima said on Sunday the players of Super Eagles deserve commendation for the display of skills at the just concluded African Cup of Nations (AFCON), held in Côte d’Ivoire though they lost the cup to…
Troost-Ekong wins best player of AFCON tournament award
Nigeria’s stand-in captain Williams Troost-Ekong has been named player of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Troost-Ekong scored three goals in the AFCON tournament and has been able to hold the Nigerian…
Ivory Coast Defeat Nigeria To Win AFCON 2023
Hosts Ivory Coast have won the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, following a 2-1 victory over the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Abidjan on Sunday. Sebastian Haller scored the winner to complete a second half comeback for Ivory…
Williams’ penalty heroics help South Africa secure third place at AFCON
Rowen Willians saved two penalties as South Africa defeated the Democratic Republic of Congo 6-5 on penalties to finish AFCON 2023 as third-place winners. The game played on Saturday at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in…
Super Eagles to be N9 billion richer if they win AFCON title
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will receive the sum of $7m (N8.9bn) prize money, if they beat the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire in today’s final of the 34th…
Drink Plenty Of Water, Stay Relaxed – Lagos Government Issues Health Advisory Ahead Of AFCON Final
The Lagos State Ministry of Health has issued a health advisory to all residents ahead of the much anticipated African Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire on…