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SWAN Boycotts Anambra FA Activities Over Iloenyosi's Allegations Against Officers

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Anambra Chapter has slammed a total ban on coverage of activities of the State Football Association under the chairmanship of Chikelue Iloenyosi till further... Read more I’m still world’s best – Usman

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman says he remains one of the best fighters in the world, if not the best, despite his recent octagon setbacks, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Speaking on a new... Read more Ngannou accuses Joshua of dirty tactics in Saudi

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has accused Anthony Joshua’s promotion team of employing unfair tactics during their recent bout in Saudi Arabia, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Speaking on ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ podcast,... Read more Olympics: Aruna, others face tough table tennis battles

Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna has been handed a familiar foe in Romania’s Eduard Ionescu in his first game of the men’s singles of the table tennis event of the Paris 2024 Olympics, but... Read more PSG seek further slash in Osimhen price

Paris Saint-Germain are still pushing for a lower transfer fee for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, as they continue their pursuit of the Nigeria international this summer, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to... Read more Everton’s Branthwaite demands pay rise amid Man Utd interest

Everton defender, Jarrad Branthwaite, is reportedly seeking a significant pay increase amid interest from Manchester United, according to the Daily Mail. Mirror UK on Thursday via its website reported that the... Read more Calling off Jalla’s destructive rant

Having carefully gone through the recent write-up titled, “Moving on to Season 3 of the revamped NPFL; it’s time to review GTI’s contract as financial partners” which was signed by Harrison... Read more Be humble in Madrid, former Liverpool striker tells Mbappe

A former Liverpool striker, Stan Collymore, has issued a warning to Kylian Mbappe as the French star joins Real Madrid. Drawing from his own experience as a high-profile signing at Liverpool,... Read more Maresca defends style after Chelsea draw with Wrexham

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said his side "are going to concede goals this season playing out from the back" after two defensive errors in a 2-2 draw with Wrexham in his... Read more Adesanya warned of Edwards’ threat

Former two-time UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, has been cautioned about the potential challenge posed by welterweight titleholder Leon Edwards as the Nigerian-born fighter prepares for his upcoming bout against Dricus Du... Read more Osimhen open to Saudi move – Report

Italian publication Tutto Napoli on Wednesday reported that Nigeria international Victor Osimhen was getting fed up with the prolonged negotiation between Napoli and suitors Paris Saint-Germain, with the striker now open to... Read more Murray withdraws from Olympics tennis singles

Andy Murray has withdrawn from the tennis singles at the Paris Olympics but will still take part in the doubles, the two-time gold medallist said on Thursday. The British former world... Read more Man Utd eye former Chelsea player to address defensive concerns

Manchester United are reportedly considering former Chelsea left-back Marcos Alonso as a potential solution to their defensive issues. The Red Devils have faced challenges in the left-back position, with both Tyrell... Read more 'Leagues are acting with hypocrisy' - FIFA

Fifa has responded strongly to the action, accusing some leagues of "hypocrisy" by sending their players on global pre-season tours. A Fifa spokesperson said: "The current calendar was unanimously approved by... Read more Leagues to sue Fifa over 'abuse of dominance'

The top European leagues, including the Premier League, and global players' union Fifpro will launch legal action against world governing body Fifa over its "abuse of dominance" in the game. The... Read more Ngannou targets MMA return in October

Francis Ngannou is planning to make his return to MMA in October in Saudi Arabia. The former UFC heavyweight champion has not fought in MMA since January 2022 having spent the... Read more Morata & Rodri charged for 'Gibraltar is Spanish' chant

Uefa has opened "disciplinary proceedings" against Spain captain Alvaro Morata and team-mate Rodri after they chanted "Gibraltar is Spanish" during their Euro 2024 victory celebrations. The Gibraltar Football Association (GFA) made... Read more 'No problems' when Fernandez joins Chelsea tour

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca does not think there will be "any problems at all" when midfielder Enzo Fernandez joins up with his squad on Monday on their US pre-season tour, amid... Read more Ederson's Man City future uncertain - Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he cannot be sure Ederson will remain at the club this summer. The Brazilian goalkeeper has been the subject of interest from the Saudi Pro... Read more Senator Akobundu’s ICT Programme For Abia Central Youths

*Application Opens *Says it is Another Fulfillment of His Campaign Promises *Urges Youths To Embrace This Opportunity Senator representing Abia Central Senatorial district in Upper Legislative Chamber of the National... Read more Arsenal nearing deal for Italy defender Calafiori

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the club are trying to strengthen "certain positions" as they close in on the signing of Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori. Speaking in Los Angeles at the... Read more Murray to retire after Paris Olympics

Andy Murray has confirmed he will retire from tennis after the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 37-year-old is planning to play in the singles and doubles at what will be his fifth... Read more I’m well prepared for Olympics – Aruna

Nigeria table tennis star Quadri Aruna is upbeat about his chances of winning a medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics to be held from July 26 to August 11 in France, PUNCH Sports... Read more Tobi Amusan named Nigeria’s flagbearer for Paris 2024 Olympics

World record holder Tobi Amusan has been selected as the country’s flagbearer for the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This appointment marks a historic moment for Nigerian athletics,... Read more Forest, Ipswich battle for Iheanacho

Forest and Ipswich Town are locked in a battle for the signature of Nigerian international Kelechi Iheanacho, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to a British publication, Football Insider, Both Premier League clubs... Read more Why Osimhen may remain at Napoli

Victor Osimhen playing one more season at Napoli looks increasingly imminent due to reports of emerging twists in his move to Paris Saint-Germain, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigeria striker has been the subject... Read more De Bruyne not leaving Manchester City-Guardiola

Manchester City, Manager, Pep Guardiola, has confirmed that Kevin de Bruyne will not leave the club this summer amid transfer speculation of the Belgian midfield maestro plying his trade for Saudi... Read more NOC Seminar For Fitness Trainers Holds In September

Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) in collaboration with Sport For All Commission under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee Seminar for Fitness Trainers has been scheduled for Abuja from Sept. 18... Read more Aston Villa make João Félix a target after agreeing £50m Moussa Diaby sale

Aston Villa are targeting an eye-catching move for João Félix after sanctioning the €60m (£50.5m) sale of their record signing, Moussa Diaby, to Al-Ittihad. Félix, who joined Atletico Madrid in a €126m... Read more Paris 2024: Men’s Olympics football fixtures

The men’s football tournament at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris promises to be a thrilling spectacle, featuring 16 teams from around the globe competing across seven cities in France. The... Read more