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5th July 2024 It will be tough for Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to top his penalty shoot-out heroics from the run to World Cup glory in Qatar in 2022 but that certainly won’t stop him trying. The keeper, known as ‘El Dibu’ by his adoring fans, produced two brilliant diving saves in the shoot-out to […]

5th July 2024 Evelyn Ijeh, daughter of former Nigeria striker Peter Ijeh has signed a permanent contract with AC Milan until 2027, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Evelyn was handed the permanent deal by the Italian giants after excelling at the club on loan from Tigres UANL last season, scoring four goals in 15 appearances for

4th July 2024 Cristiano Ronaldo has been Portugal’s main man for nearly two decades but the veteran forward is a long way from peak performance before Friday’s Euro 2024 quarterfinal showdown with France. Now 39 years old and playing his club football in Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo is showing his age in what must surely be

4th July 2024 Some fans have humorously asked former heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, to fight England manager Gareth Southgate following the Three Lions underwhelming performances at the ongoing Euro 2024 competition hosted in Germany. Southgate’s side have been heavily criticised for their performances despite reaching the quarter-finals, where they will face Switzerland on Saturday. England

4th July 2024 Former Super Eagles coach Finidi George says he is looking forward to making an impact in his hometown of Port Harcourt and his boyhood club, Rivers United, after being announced as the club’s new coach on Wednesday. He was announced as the head coach of the 2022 NPFL champions on a two-year

4th July 2024 Nigeria’s opponents in the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco will be unveiled on Thursday (today) at the draw ceremony in Johannesburg, South Africa, The PUNCH reports. The 2025 AFCON will be played from December 21 to January 18 following the decision of CAF to adjust the schedule

3rd July 2024 After missing the WTT Contender events in Lagos and Tunis last month, Quadri Aruna is back in action at the WTT Star Contender Bangkok 2024 in Thailand. As one of the top seeds in the men’s singles, the Nigerian aims to bolster his ranking points ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

3rd July 2024 Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has named captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and forward Asisat Oshoala as well as 15 other players in his final 18-player roster for the women’s football event of the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Games will be held from July 26 to August 11. The official

3rd July 2024 As per Football Italia, Victor Osimhen is expected to start the pre-season with Napoli next week amid a dearth of offers for the Nigeria international, who had been linked with Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Although new Napoli coach Antonio Conte has admitted that the striker is not

“ July 3, 2024 Lionel Messi, the famous football player from Inter Miami and Argentina, talked about what he thinks is the reason for his successful career. The 37-year-old star, now playing for Argentina in the Copa América in the United States, discussed the beginnings of his amazing skills. In a conversation with podcaster Juan