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Man of The Match award thrills Nwabali
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (271+ words) Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has expressed delight at winning the man of the match award following Nigeria's penalty shootout victory over Egypt in the third-place playoff at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Nwabali saved two penalties in the shootout…...
FULL LIST: Top 10 fastest players to 100 international goal contributions
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (377+ words) In international football, reaching 100 combined goals and assists is an elite club reserved for the game's most prolific and creative attackers " a testament to sustained brilliance across years, tournaments, and continents. But doing it lightning-fast? That's what separates the legends…...
Salah wary of Senegal ahead of semi-final showdown
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (386+ words) Egypt's talisman Mohamed Salah has expressed caution over Senegal's strong contingent of Europe-based players ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash in Tangier on Wednesday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Egypt edged defending champions Ivory Coast 3-2 in the quarter-finals…...
FULL LIST: Chelsea, 21 others qualify for FA Cup fourth round
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (145+ words) At least 22 teams have booked their places in the fourth round of the FA Cup following the conclusion of Saturday night's third-round fixtures. Chelsea rounded off the day's action with a commanding 51 victory over Charlton Athletic. Earlier, Manchester City recorded…...
Fans boo Osimhen after Lookman outburst
1+ week, 5+ day ago (406+ words) Nigerian football fans have criticised Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen for his angry outburst at teammate Ademola Lookman during Monday's 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Galatasaray striker was captured…...
AFCON 2025: Salah seals last-16 victory for Egypt over Benin
1+ week, 5+ day ago (590+ words) Captain Mohamed Salah scored after 124 minutes to clinch a 3-1 extra-time victory for Egypt over plucky minnows Benin in an Africa Cup of Nations last-16 thriller in Agadir on Monday. Marwan Attia put the Pharaohs ahead in the second half and…...
EPL: Man City eye January move for Palace’s Guehi
1+ week, 5+ day ago (343+ words) Manchester City are emerging as serious contenders to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi during the January transfer window as Pep Guardiola weighs up his defensive options following a spate of injuries. BBC Sport understands City are exploring the possibility…...
Aina returns after three months out
2+ week, 6+ hour ago (287+ words) Nigeria defender Ola Aina returned to competitive action on Saturday after a three-month injury lay-off, featuring for Nottingham Forest in their 31 Premier League defeat to Aston Villa at Villa Park, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Aina had been sidelined since September…...
Bremen send Boniface to Austria for knee check
2+ week, 6+ hour ago (445+ words) Werder Bremen have confirmed that striker Victor Boniface will travel to Austria for an examination by a knee specialist, with a potential operation on the horizon, effectively ending his playing season for the club. The 25-year-old, who is on loan…...
EPL: Ex-Tottenham Hotspur player backs Man City to win Premier League title
2+ week, 5+ day ago (252+ words) Jamie O'Hara believes Manchester City will once again prove too strong in the Premier League title race, insisting he is not convinced by Arsenal's credentials. According to Sky Sports on Monday, speaking about the ongoing season, the former Tottenham midfielder…...