England midfielder, Jude Bellingham, believes the national team is better connected heading into this summer’s World Cup than it was during its run to the Euro 2024 final. Bellingham, who played a key role as England reached the final before losing to Spain, reflected on the squad’s experience and …
Protesters clash with police during World Cup opening match Protesters and police clashed outside Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium just before the FIFA World Cup’s opening match kicked off. Protest groups have warned of further disruption to the tournament, as they use the global spotlight to press dem…
Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has attributed South Africa’s 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to the immense pressure of performing on football’s biggest stage. South Africa’s World Cup campaign got off to a disappointing start on Thursday as Bafana Ba…
Hwang In-beom scored a goal and set up another as South Korea rallied to defeat Czechia 2-1 in the second match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Thursday night in Zapopan, Mexico. After a lacklustre first half in which both teams were jeered as they left the field, Czechia took the lead in the 59th mi…
England and Chelsea legend John Terry has expressed disappointment over Nigeria’s absence from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, admitting that the Super Eagles will be sorely missed as the tournament begins today, The PUNCH reports. Eric Chelle’s side finished second in Group C of the CAF World Cup qualifi…
- Published Football has a habit of throwing up poignant coincidences. For South Africa and their captain Ronwen Williams, the 2026 Fifa World Cup's opening match against co-hosts Mexico will be one such occasion, mirroring the fixture which began the 2010 tournament hosted by the Africans. "That's…
Galatasaray have enlisted the help of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen in their pursuit of fellow Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, asking the striker to use his influence to convince his international teammate to make the move to Istanbul this summer, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to Tu…
Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Amadin Enabulele, on Monday said that Edo Queens still have a chance of winning the Nigeria Women Football League Super Six competition despite the shocking 1-0 loss to Nasarawa Amazon on the opening day at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt, …
Nigeria’s fencing sensation Brou Inkosi emerged as the country’s best performer at the 24th African Fencing Championships in Abidjan, Ivory Coast over the weekend, finishing seventh in the men’s sabre event. Inkosi competed alongside compatriots Oluwafolayemi Akinyosoye and Phoenix Olen, facing a t…
- Published Get the lowdown on every team at the 2026 World Cup. Here we take a closer look at South Africa, whose unfamiliar squad is drawn largely from their domestic league. What can I expect from South Africa? Bafana Bafana are back for the first time since hosting the World Cup in 2010 and – a…
Lille announced on Monday that Brazil assistant coach Davide Ancelotti, the son of Carlo, would be their new coach, a week after Bruno Genesio’s departure. Ancelotti has signed a two-year deal with the French club but they did not say if he would leave his role in his father’s Brazil coaching staff…
The Nigeria national football team’s 2018 World Cup away kit has been ranked among the most iconic jerseys of the FIFA World Cup tournament, according to a BBC Sport report on Monday. The kit, worn by the Nigeria national football team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, quickly became one of…
Captain Terem Moffi and midfielder Alhassan Yusuf were the driving forces as Nigeria defeated Jamaica 3-0 in the Unity Cup final at The Valley, Charlton Athletic’s stadium in London on Saturday, making the Super Eagles the first team to win the competition four times and retain the trophy in back-t…
Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has received a major personal boost ahead of Nigeria’s Unity Cup final showdown against Jamaica after welcoming a baby girl with his wife, Melissa. Turkish giants Trabzonspor confirmed the joyful development in an official statement published on the club’s webs…
The Senegal national under-17 football team on Thursday secured another major victory over hosts Morocco at the ongoing 2026 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations. The hard-fought result saw Senegal advance after a tense penalty shootout in Rabat, handing the North Africans yet another painful heartbreak. Thu…
Previous World Cup appearances: 11 Best performance: Runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010) First appearance: 1934 (Italy) Top goal scorer: Johnny Rep (7) Most appearances: Wesley Sneijder, Robin van Persie (17) Player to watch: Tijjani Reijnders FIFA world ranking: 7 The Netherlands have never fulfilled th…
Republic of Ireland midfielder Jamie McGrath has warned that the controversy surrounding Nations League games against Israel could intensify after their friendly win over Qatar in Dublin was disrupted by pro-Palestinian protests. Ireland are set to host Israel at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on October 4…
The Dolphin Swimming League is set to celebrate excellence as athletes and schools that distinguished themselves in Season 7 of Nigeria’s foremost inter-school swimming tournament will be honoured at the Award Day on Saturday, May 30, at St Saviour’s School, Ikoyi, Lagos. What began with fewer than…
The managerial landscape in the Premier League continues to highlight a sharp contrast between long-term stability at the top and rapid turnover elsewhere, with Pep Guardiola still setting the benchmark for longevity. The Manchester City boss has now spent nearly a decade in charge of Manchester Ci…
Man City coach Pep Guardiola has revealed that exhaustion and the need for a fresh challenge influenced his decision to leave Manchester City after a historic 10-year spell in charge. Guardiola confirmed that Sunday’s Premier League clash against Aston Villa will be his final match as City manager,…
