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D’tigress end woeful W’cup campaign with heavy France defeat
D’tigress’ woeful FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign ended with another heavy defeat as France thrashed the African champions 111-56 in their final group game in Berlin on Monday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigerians were outplayed from...
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Aruna vows to return to global reckoning
nigeria’s table tennis star Quadri Aruna says he is ready to fight his way back to the top after a series of disappointing results on the international stage, compounded by personal struggles over the last two years, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Since...
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Everton vs Man United Arsenal vs Chelsea Valencia vs Barca Alaves vs Osasuna Malaga vs Levante Espanyol vs Sevilla Frosinone vs Venezia Parma vs Monza Bologna vs Sassuolo Juventus vs Milan Bundesliga Hamburger vs Mainz Frankfurt vs Augsburg Troyes...
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W’cup: Kalu rallies fans to storm Berlin for D’tigress
d’tigress guard Ezinne Kalu has urged Nigerians in and around Berlin, Germany, to show up and support the team as they compete at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup beginning on Friday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Kalu, 34, has part of the...
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RESULTS
Man United 5-2 Ipswich Town Chelsea 4-3 Brighton Leeds United 1-1 Brentford Sunderland 1-0 Fulham LA LIGA Real Madrid 4-0 Malaga Deportivo 3-1 Valencia SERIE A napoli 1-2 Como 1907 Lazio 1-0 Genoa BUNDESLIGA Augsburg 3-0 Schalke 04 Freiburg 4-1 Werder...
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D’tigers fall 78-62 against Cameroon in W’cup qualifiers
D’tigers made a poor start to the second round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers, suffering a 78-62 defeat to Cameroon in their opening game at the Salle Multidisciplinaire de Radès in Radès, Tunisia, on Thursday, PUNCH Sports...
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Amusan, Ajayi, Ezekiel lead Nigerian contingent at WA Ultimate Champs
Kayinsola Ajayi and Nathaniel Ezekiel will lead a strong Nigerian contingent at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, scheduled for September 11 to 13 at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest, Hungary. The three-day championship...
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Brighton vs A. Villa Man City vs B’mouth Newcastle vs Liverpool La Liga Atletico vs Villarreal Getafe vs Racing Elche vs Barca Serie A Frosinone vs Juventus Torino vs AC Milan Atalanta vs Sassuolo Angers vs Lille Le Havre vs Monaco
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Medication cost me Olympic dream — Omole
nigerian featherweight boxer Dolapo Omole, popularly known as King Machine, has insisted he did not dope ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, explaining that his exclusion from the tournament was caused by a medication he took unknowingly, which...
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Amusan confirmed for $2.1m Athlos series
world record holder Tobi Amusan has been confirmed for the London and New York legs of the all-female track meet Athlos, billed for September and October, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Athlos is a professional, female-only track and field meeting series...
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Ajayi set for Silesia Diamond League showdown
there will be more than just bragging rights on the line when Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury finally collide. The winner could punch their ticket for a shot at becoming a three-time heavyweight world champion. That is according to WBC president...
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Ajayi signs Adidas deal after record-breaking spell
nigerian sprinter Kanyinsola Ajayi has turned professional after signing a sponsorship deal with Adidas, capping a record-breaking season that has established him among the world’s fastest men, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 21-year-old announced the...
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Dolphins to begin WBPL title defence against First Deep Water
dolphins Women Basketball Club will begin the defence of their NBBF/ Zenith Bank Women Basketball Premier League title against First Deep Water at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, on Sunday, PUNCH Sports Extra...
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Nigerian athletes blame jet lag for World U-20 performance
nigerian Athletes have blamed jet lag and their late arrival in the United States for some of their disappointing performances at the 2026 World U-20 Athletics Championships in Oregon, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria’s mixed 4x400m quartet of...
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Nigeria names squad for Commonwealth Fencing Champs
nigeria has named a 25-member squad for this year’s Commonwealth Fencing Championships, which will be held in Lagos from August 9 to 14 at Rugby School Nigeria, Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The squad comprises 12...
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Taribo West nwankwo Kanu
The hard-as-nails ex-defender had a glorious club career, where he played for crosstown rivals AC Milan and Inter, Kaiserslautern, Derby County and Partizan Belgrade. He quit the national team in 2005 after playing at the ’98 and 2002 World Cups and...
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Ogazi aims to be greatest ever after historic gold
Samuel Ogazi has set his sights on becoming the greatest athlete of all time after storming to a historic first senior gold medal in the men’s 400m at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 20-year-old lived...
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Nathaniel storms to 400m hurdles gold
ezekiel nathaniel stormed to gold in the men’s 400m hurdles at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on Friday, delivering a commanding victory in 48.47 seconds to add another golden chapter to Team Nigeria’s campaign, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The...
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Weightlifters shoulder Nigeria’s Glasgow campaign
before Tuesday’s breakthrough in athletics, every medal won by Team Nigeria at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games had come from weightlifters and para-powerlifters, and even after Kayinsola Ajayi and Temitope Adeshina won bronze on the track and in...
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Nigeria suffer more boxing blows in Glasgow
boxing campaign at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, suffered a fourth blow on Sunday, as Ajishola Kadijat became the latest Nigerian boxer eliminated from the tournament following a narrow split decision defeat in the women’s 54kg...
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Commonwealth Games: Team Nigeria departs Aberdeen for Glasgow
first batch of Team Nigeria athletes and officials departs their pre-games training camp in Aberdeen, Scotland, for the host city of Glasgow today, with only three days remaining before the start of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, PUNCH Sports Extra...
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Teaser
The cancelled 2026 Finalissima has become the World Cup final. The kings of Europe vs The kings of South America.
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brazilian legend pelé is the youngest player to score a goal in a men’s World cup. he was 17 years and 239 days old when he scored the winner in the q’finals against Wales in 1958 6
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Argentina to wear ‘lucky’ ki
nigeria’s failure to qualify for a second consecutive FIFA World Cup has intensified calls for a change of leadership at the Nigeria Football Federation, with football stakeholders urging the current board to take responsibility and step aside, as...
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Morocco emerge Africa’s highest earner with $31.5m
morocco have become Africa’s highest-earning national team across the last two FIFA World Cups, after collecting a combined $58m in prize money from their historic 2022 and 2026 campaigns, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Atlas Lions earned $31.5m for...
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Miami hosts battle of Lions for semis
England and Norway will renew acquaintances on the World Cup stage when they battle for a semi-final place at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday. Thomas Tuchel’s side reached the last eight after edging co-hosts Mexico in a thrilling five-goal...
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Mbapp W’cup Bleus
kylian MBAPPÉ as he bounced back fro help fire France to a 2-0 final encounter in Fox hopes alive of reaching France made a fast looked for a repea 2-0 semi-final wi and-a-half years Ouahbi’s charges danger, scrambl to push Kylian the post, before...
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2026 FIFA WORLD CUP Balogun apologises to fans after US W’cup exit
united States striker of Nigeria descent Folarin Balogun has issued a heartfelt apology to their national team supporters following their humbling exit from the 2026 World Cup. The Monaco striker was at the centre of a global firestorm after his red...
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Bruno Guimarães is the first Brazil player to fail to convert a World Cup penalty in 40 years (excluding shootouts)
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In their 1-0 loss against France, Paraguay didn’t pick up a single card in a FIFA World Cup match for the first time since 1998 against nigeria.
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pelé is the only player in history to win three World Cups (1958, 1962, 1970)
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Teaser June 29, 2000: patrick kluivert misses a pk against italy, hitting the left upright June 29, 2026:
Justin kluivert misses a pk against Morocco, hitting the left upright
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Samba boys beat Sauma
Gabriel Martinelli scored a dramatic 95th-minute winner as B behind to beat Japan and set up a World Cup last-16 tie against Coast. With just seconds left, Brazil won possession back on the edge and Bruno Guimaraes slipped the ball into Martinelli,...
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Samurai Warriors try five-time champions for size
Arguably the most eyecatching game of the Round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup takes place in Houston, where fivetime winners Brazil take on a Japan side who’ve never won a knockout stage game in this competition. After an uninspiring performance in...
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Suarez backs Yamal to reach GOAT level
Luis Suarez has urged fans to stop comparing Lamine Yamal with Lionel Messi, insisting the pair are different players despite sharing similar qualities. The Inter Miami striker praised the Spain teenager’s maturity under pressure while backing him to...
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Messi becomes World Cup’s all-time leading scorer
W’CUP ALL-TIME TOP SCORERS Messi (Argentina) – 18 GOALS klose (germany) – 16 GOALS RONALDO (BRAZIL) – 15 GOALS MBAPPE (FRANCE) – 15 GOALS MULLER (germany) – 14 GOALS
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Top scorers
Lionel Messi Jonathan David Cyle Larin Folarin Balogun Erling Haaland Kylian Mbappe Harry Kane Kai Havertz Yasin Asari Elijah Just
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2026 FIFA WORLD CUP Czech 1-1 S’AFRICA Bafana Bafana rescue late draw in Atlanta
The Czech Republic and South Africa both collected points after failing to do so in their opening FIFA World Cup (WC) matches, but a 1-1 draw now makes victory in their final Group A matches a necessity for progression to the knockout stages. Kicking...
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Debutants celebrate first World Cup goal
Sweden vs Tunisia – 5pm Spain vs Cape Verde – 8pm Belgium vs Egypt – 11pm
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2-0 Three red ca beat Bafan
Co-hosts Mexico cruised to a convincing 2-0 victory over South Africa in an action-packed 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC) curtain-raiser, as El Tri extended their impressive unbeaten record in tournament openers to eight matches (W6, D2). Kicking off...
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Madugu faces selection headache as falcons intensify Wafcon preparations
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Madrid plot €150m Vitinha move Fernandes, haaland , battle Gunners for EPL POTY
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Joshua feels no regret ending paul’s career newcastle rival Brighton for Yohanna osimhen
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I was close to my best in Rabat – Amusan
world record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, believes she was close to her best at the Rabat Diamond League on Sunday, where she set a new meeting record to claim her first victory in the series this season, PUNCH Sports Extra...
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Joshua, Fury blockbuster fight tipped for USA
The long-awaited heavyweight showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury is being targeted for November, with the United States emerging as a surprise potential venue alongside the United Kingdom, according to Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn,...
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Amusan drops to third in world rankings
nigeria’s Tobi Amusan, the women’s 100m hurdles world record holder, has slipped to third place in the latest global athletics rankings despite improving her points tally with strong performances at two Diamond League meetings in China, PUNCH Sports...
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Nigeria new cricket coach Mangongo targets 2028 W’cup
the Nigeria Cricket Federation has officially unveiled Zimbabwean tactician Stephen Mangongo as the new head coach and high performance manager of the national team, setting a target of qualifying for the ICC T20 World Cup by 2028, PUNCH Sports Extra...
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Meet eagles DREAM DEBUTANT Azeez
millwall forward Femi Azeez announced his arrival on the Nigerian football scene on Tuesday night, scoring a brace on his debut to help the Super Eagles beat Zimbabwe 2-0 and reach the final of the 2026 Unity Cup in London, PUNCH Sports Extra...
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Iheanacho rules cup competitions with goals, trophies
nigeria forward Kelechi Iheanacho has grown into one of football’s knockout specialists, enjoying greater success in cup competitions than in league campaigns, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. At almost every club Iheanacho has played for, coaches have...
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Babajide, Oladipo clinch Italian double
ITALY Super Falcons duo Rinsola Babajide and Shukurat Oladipo sealed a domestic double with AS Roma Women on Sunday, beating Juventus Women in the Coppa Italia Women final. Manuela Giugliano’s goal in the 80th minute proved decisive in Roma’s 1-0...
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Iheanacho scores as Celtic win Scottish Cup to complete double
KELECHI IHEANACHO came off the bench to score a superb solo goal as Celtic defeated Dunfermline 3-1 at Hampden Park on Saturday to complete the domestic double and claim a record 63rd Scottish Cup, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigerian forward, who...
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Onuachu fires Trabzonspor to Turkish Cup glory
NIGERIAN striker Paul Onuachu scored twice, including a late penalty, as Trabzonspor defeated Konyaspor 2-1 in the 2026 Turkish Cup final on Friday night at the Corendon Airlines Park Antalya Stadium to claim the club’s 10th Turkish Cup title, PUNCH...
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Kroupi, alvarez top arsenal shortlist
arsenal are preparing a major new contract for Mikel Arteta after the club’s Premier League title triumph. The Gunners are also pushing ahead with ambitious summer transfer plans, with Eli Junior Kroupi and Julian Alvarez among their leading...
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Fury vows to knock Joshua out
Tyson Fury has promised to brutally stop Anthony Joshua when the two British heavyweights finally meet later this year, insisting his rival’s chin cannot withstand the punishment he intends to inflict. The pair agreed last month to settle their...
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Cherries end Arsenal 22-year EPL agony after City draw
arsenal fans erupted into wild celebrations across the country after finally ending their 22-year wait for a Premier League title. Supporters packed pubs, bars and streets to celebrate becoming Premier League champions, as Mikel Arteta’s side were...
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Nnadozie, Okoye bag major honours after brilliant seasons
NIGERIA’S FIRST-CHOICE goalkeepers Chiamaka Nnadozie and Maduka Okoye have ended their European club campaigns on a high, earning major individual recognition after standout performances for Brighton & Hove Albion Women and Udinese respectively, PUNCH...
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Onuachu shares lead in Turkish Golden Boot chase
As the season winds down across Europe, Nigerian players continue to make their mark in the race for individual and team honours, with several Super Eagles stars delivering decisive performances for their clubs. ABIODUN ADEWALE writes SPAIN ADEMOLA...
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Iheanacho celebrates scottish title as Celtic seal dramatic triumph
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho capped a remarkable debut season at Celtic with a Scottish Premiership title on Saturday, as the Hoops staged a dramatic late comeback to beat Hearts 3-1 at Celtic Park and deny the Edinburgh side their first...
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Iheanacho chases Scottish premiership crown in hearts showdown
SUPER Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho will chase Scottish Premiership glory on Saturday (today) when Celtic host Hearts at Celtic Park in a winner-takes-all title decider, with the Nigerian’s contract future at the club also expected to be resolved...
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When I first heard about the offer, i thought it was a joke. i didn’t expect it. i thought it was another club but, when Chelsea came calling, i had no choice but to go to Chelsea
Former Super Eagles winger Victor Moses interacted with Chelsea fans in Lagos during the club’s first official visit to Africa. ABIODUN ADEWALE captured the highlights of the session How does it feel to be back in Nigeria? To be honest with you,...
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Onuachu desperate to end drought in Turkish Cup final bid
Paul ONUACHU will be looking to rediscover his scoring touch as Trabzonspor continue their push for Turkish Cup glory in Wednesday’s semifinal against Gençlerbirliği in Ankara, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigerian striker has enjoyed a prolific...
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