Former Black Stars of Ghana Captain, Asamoah Gyan, has dismissed Victor Osimhen’s injury claim, insisting that he tricked Nigerians because of his club side commitment. Gyan told Nigerians not to be surprised to see Osimhen training hard and getting involved in his club side, Galatasaray’s Champions League and Turkish League football. He alleged that Galatasaray’s…
Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa. Osimhen limped off in the first half of Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Uyo, sparking fears of an ankle injury. However, the Super Eagles’ medical team later diagnosed the problem as a shin bruise. According…
Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon has admitted that Nigeria’s poor start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign leaves them with no option but to fight for maximum points in their remaining fixtures against Rwanda and South Africa. Nigeria sit fourth in Group C with seven points from six matches – one win, one…
Spain defender Marc Cucurella, has revealed that UEFA altered the handball rule following a controversial incident involving him during Spain’s Euro 2024 quarter-final clash with Germany. The ball struck Cucurella’s arm inside the penalty area, but the referee opted not to award a spot-kick. Spain eventually won 2-1 after Mikel Merino’s dramatic stoppage-time header. The…
Jake Paul’s eye-watering $40m demand has cast serious doubt over a proposed blockbuster bout against Anthony Joshua, with Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn declaring the fight is “not happening”, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Barely a week ago, there was optimism around the possibility of a December showdown between the former heavyweight champion and the American YouTuber-turned-boxer. Hearn…
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze could be on his way to Premier League outfit Fulham, as the Cottagers are reported to be interested in a move for the AC Milan wideman. The 26-year-old Nigerian international, who is currently with the Rossoneri on their pre-season training programme, is rumoured to be on his way out of the…
President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, have received Nigeria’s Super Falcons at the Presidential Villa on Monday, following their record victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Saturday. The coaster buses conveying the players and coaching crew arrived at the forecourt of the Aso Rock shortly…
