Zero to hero: Grandma, coach relive Boniface humble beginnings
After helping Bayer Leverkusen to their first-ever Bundesliga title in the club’s 120-year history, no one is more proud of Nigerian striker, Victor Boniface, than his grandmother, Lucy Okoh, who enrolled him...... Read moreCAF, Oliseh laud Boniface after league win
Confederation of African Football and former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, have both lauded Nigerian striker, Victor Boniface, after playing a starring role in Bayer Leverkusen’s historical Bundesliga triumph, The PUNCH reports. Leverkusen...... Read moreAwoniyi close to return, says Nuno
Nottingham Forest’s battle for survival is threatening to go down to the wire as Nuno Espirito Santo’s side prepare for a crunch clash this weekend. The Reds have five games left to...... Read moreI didn’t lead Bayer Leverkusen, we led ourselves – Victor Boniface
In a historic moment for the club, Bayer Leverkusen lifted the Bundesliga trophy for the first time in their 120-year existence, dethroning Bayern Munich’s 11-year reign with a resounding 5-0 victory over Werder...... Read moreChelsea open talks with Osimhen’s reps
Chelsea are set for face-to-face talks with Napoli and Victor Osimhen’s representatives but are reportedly not keen to “overpay” as they bid to avoid the FFP sanctions, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The meeting is...... Read moreOsimhen’s goal crazy, absurd – Drogba
Victor Oismhen’s wonder goal against Monza on Sunday continues to attract comments from global football icons, with Chelsea and Ivory Coast Didier Drogba being the latest to sing the praise of the...... Read moreSecurity reinforced at PSG v Barcelona game after IS ‘threat’ – French minister
Security will be “considerably reinforced” at Wednesday’s Champions League match in the French capital between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona after a “threat” from Islamic State, the interior minister said. Gerald Darmanin...... Read moreAir Osimhen! Fans hails Nigerian striker after gravity-defying header
Fans have taken to the social media platform, X, formerly Twitter, to praise Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen after his terrific headed goal in Napoli’s 4-2 win over Monza on Sunday, PUNCH Sports...... Read moreMAGICAL MOMENT: OSIMHEN SCORES 111TH CLUB CAREER GOAL
Onyedika grabs brace in Belgium, Odey hits fourth goal, Dessers, Collins assist in UK On a bleak weekend for Nigerian strikers in Europe, Victor Osimhen continued his impressive scoring run with...... Read moreJuve scouts monitoring Boniface
Nigerian striker Victor Boniface is increasingly looking likely to leave runaway Bundesliga leaders, Bayer Leverkusen, at the end of the season as the Nigerian continues to be linked with a host of...... Read moreEPL: Alex Iwobi breaks Mikel Obi’s record
Fulham’s Alex Iwobi has surpassed John Mikel Obi’s record for the most minutes played by a Nigerian in the English Premier League. In Fulham’s recent 1-0 home defeat to Newcastle United, Iwobi...... Read moreBoniface back in hunt for hat-trick of trophies
Nigerian striker Victor Boniface is back from injury to continue the hunt for three trophies with German Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen this season. After being sidelined by a groin injury for three...... Read moreOsimhen: Napoli risk fine, points deduction
Serie A champions Napoli risk being fined or docked points if found guilty of false accounting in the deal to sign Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen from Lille in 2020, PUNCH Sports Extra...... Read moreChelsea vs Man Utd: Palmer, Fernandes battle in must-win rivalry
In a midweek Premier League encounter between two underperforming giants, Chelsea will welcome Manchester United to Stamford Bridge on Thursday evening. For the Red Devils, securing all three points in the...... Read moreDennis: Eagle flying high in Watford sky
Super Eagles forward, Emmanuel Dennis, may have been inspired by popular singer Madonna, who once said, “No matter who you are, no matter what you did, no matter where you’ve come from,...... Read morePlaudits for Moffi as striker hits 50th Ligue 1 goal
OGC Nice striker, Terem Moffi, is on his way to creating another Nigerian milestone in the French Ligue 1 after reaching a landmark 50 goals in their 2-1 loss at home against...... Read morePlaudits for Moffi as striker hits 50th Ligue 1 goal
OGC Nice striker, Terem Moffi, is on his way to creating another Nigerian milestone in the French Ligue 1 after reaching a landmark 50 goals in their 2-1 loss at home against...... Read moreFirst career hat-trick thrills Echegini
Super Falcons star, Jennifer Echegini, is excited after scoring a hat-trick — the first of her professional career — in Juventus’ 4-0 win over Fiorentina in the Serie A Femminile TIM, PUNCH...... Read moreFive games that will decide Premier League title race
Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City are locked in a gripping Premier League title race heading into the final 10 games of the season for each club. Leaders Arsenal sit above second-placed...... Read moreChelsea eye Martinez to replace Osimhen
Premier League giants, Chelsea, have identified Inter Milan’s Ltauro Martinez as a possible alternative should they fail in their attempt to sign longtime target Victor Osimhen during the transfer window, PUNCH Sports Extra reports,...... Read moreIbrahim: Striker who wants to emulate Lukaku at Chelsea
It all started as a dream for young Nigerian footballer Hafiz Ibrahim. Football and hope was all he needed to survive on the streets of Kano, where he sold fruits to help...... Read moreBoniface ranked best African performer in Europe
According to the world’s most popular and fastest-growing football statistics website, WhoScored.com, Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface, has been rated the highest African player in the Top 5 leagues in Europe, PUNCH Sports...... Read moreNapoli may reduce Osimhen price tag
After several statements that striker Victor Osimhen was not for sale, Italian publication, Il Mattino, has reported that Napoli were considering reducing their asking price of €130m for their most prized asset....... Read moreOsimhen resumes training, fit for Atalanta clash
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has resumed training with his Napoli teammates on Friday following his recovery from a muscle injury, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The reigning Serie A champions trained at...... Read moreTransfer: Six stars ready to ignite Premier League
The Premier League transfer window is always a frenzy of activity, with clubs vying for the world’s best talent. With less than three months left, this year’s summer transfer window promises to be...... Read more