Goal No.25: Osimhen pockets another N64m
In-form Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen will earn an additional €130,000 (N64m) bonus pay cheque for scoring 25 goals this season, the number of goals that allows him to trigger the second economic...... Read moreRoy Hodgson returns from retirement to rescue EPL Crystal Palace
Roy Hodgson has returned from retirement in a bid to save Crystal Palace from relegation in the English Premier League. The 75-years-old manager returned to Selhurst Park in replace of Patrick...... Read moreMbappe named France captain after Lloris’ retirement
Kylian Mbappe has succeeded the retired Hugo Lloris as France captain, a source close to the team told AFP on Monday. Paris Saint-Germain forward Mbappe, 24, accepted the proposal after discussions...... Read moreInfantino pays tributes to Mabo
FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, has joined a host of others to pay tribute to former Super Falcons head coach, Ismaila Mabo. Mabo, 78, died March 13 in his residence in Jos, the...... Read moreOsimhen: I’m focused on Djurtus clash
After helping Italian club, Napoli, sit comfortably top of the Serie A table with 71 points, 21 points more than second-place Inter Milan, Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has now shifted attention...... Read moreOsimhen hits brace for 21st league goal
…equals’ Eto’o’s Serie A record• Chukwueze scores 11th goal of the season It was a weekend of goals for Nigerian stars in Europe as Victor Osimhen grabbed a brace for Napoli...... Read moreBarca snatch Clasico win over Madrid to strike title blow
Barcelona snatched a 2-1 Clasico win over Real Madrid with Franck Kessie’s late goal Sunday to move 12 points clear at the top of La Liga. The victory dents Madrid’s ambitions...... Read moreEx- Everton star hails Iwobi’s physicality
Everton legend, Pat Nevin, heaped praise on Alex Iwobi for his performance in the first half of Everton’s Premier League meeting with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening. Everton showed character, coming from...... Read moreMason Greenwood set to marry pregnant partner
Manchester United Mason Greenwood is said to be ready to tie the knot with his pregnant partner, Harriet Robson. This development came weeks after he was cleared of assault charges. It...... Read moreHammers renew bid for Moffi
West Ham United are set to revive their interest in a transfer for Nigerian striker Terem Moffi in the summer window after the 2022/23 season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Irons only just missed...... Read moreOsimhen: A new Yekini is born
Since he emerged as one of the best in the history of the country, every time a new talent stands out, comparisons with Rashidi Yekini immediately jump out, but none has been able...... Read moreBREAKING: Man United face Sevilla in Europa League quarter-finals
Manchester United are hosting Sevilla in the quarter-finals of the Europa League after Friday’s draw. The Red Devils passed their second Spanish test after playing Barcelona in the qualifier and Real...... Read moreOsimhen better than Haaland – Hamann
Former Bayern Munich star and German international Didi Hamann has picked Nigeria International Victor Osimhen as the most prolific striker in the world and better than Manchester City striker Erling Haaland....... Read moreClasico overshadowed by Barcelona referee corruption charge
Spain’s Clasico is one of the world’s biggest sporting occasions, pitting giants Barcelona and Real Madrid head-to-head, but the build-up to Sunday’s La Liga clash has been overshadowed by “Caso Negreira”....... Read moreFox in the Box – Baresi tells Milan how to stop Osimhen ahead UCL q’final
Milan‘s honorary vice president Franco Baresi believes the Rossoneri must keep Victor Osimhen far from the box and if there’s a cross. ‘They must look at the player, not the ball.’ The...... Read moreSaha urges United to sign OsimhenSaha urges United to sign Osimhen
Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has urged Erik ten Hag to prioritise the signing of Nigerian and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen in the summer. The Red Devils are searching for...... Read moreReal Madrid meet Chelsea as Man City play Bayern
Holders Real Madrid will play Chelsea in the quarter-finals of the Champions League while Manchester City were paired with Pep Guardiola’s former side Bayern Munich in Friday’s draw. Serie A leaders Napoli...... Read moreJUST IN: Crystal Palace sack manager, Patrick Viera
Crystal Palace have confirmed that Patrick Vieira has been sacked as the club’s first-team manager. The Arsenal FC legend was hired by the club on July 4, 2021, in a three-year contract following the...... Read moreBurna Boy to perform at UEFA Champions League final
Grammy’s Award-winning singer, Burna Boy, will co-headline the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final Kick-Off Show by Pepsi, at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul on Saturday, June 10. This was revealed...... Read moreWhat I will do at end of season – Osimhen
Victor Osimhen has given another update on his situation at Napoli amid reported interest from other top European clubs and has admitted that he will undergo talks with his current club...... Read moreLookman seeks end to six-match drought
Nigeria international Ademola Lookman will look to end his goal droughts in the Serie when Atalanta host Empoli in a Serie A fixture at the Gewiss Stadium on Friday (today), PUNCH Sports...... Read moreI don’t need penalties to score goals – Osimhen
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has insisted that he will continue to score on a regular basis for Napoli whether he takes penalties or not, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 24-year-old bagged a brace...... Read moreSporting knock out Arsenal, book Europa League quarters
Sporting Lisbon knocked Arsenal out of the Europa League with a 5-3 victory on penalties after Pedro Goncalves scored an incredible equaliser for the Portuguese side in Thursday’s last 16 second...... Read moreAiyegbeni named among Everton’s fastest goal scorers
Former Super Eagles striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, continues to make a mark beyond his active days at Everton after making the list of Top 10 quickest goals scored by the Toffees in the...... Read moreAl Hilal fans eulogise Ighalo
A host of Al Hilal fans took to social media to heap praise on Odion Ighalo following yet another impressive display for the club, much to the delight of their supporters, PUNCH Sports...... Read more