Ecuadoran soccer player Jonathan Gonzalez was killed on Friday in what was the third murder of an athlete in the South American country since the start of September, according to police. Authorities said the 31-year-old — nicknamed “Speedy” Gonzalez —…
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has won silver in the women’s 100 metres hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Monday, finishing behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji, who stunned the field to take gold in a national record, PUNCH Sports Extra…
When Verydarkman (VDM) visited the palace of the Eze Ndígbo in Ghana, the leader took time to clear the air on many things people say online about him. First, he explained that the title Eze Ndígbo does not mean “king”…
AC Milan has called off its proposed transfer of Nigerian striker Victor Boniface from Bayer Leverkusen, claiming the player failed to pass mandatory medical examinations. The deal, which had been verbally agreed upon with a €5 million loan fee and…
The Super Falcons have rejected attempts by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to pay President Bola Tinubu’s $100,000 gift to the team in Naira, insisting instead on receiving the funds in dollars. Sports analyst Aron Akerejola, speaking on Arise TV,…
The National Sports Commission has clarified that all outstanding payments to the Super Falcons as promised were settled before the team’s final match against Morocco. In an attempt to put an end to the fast spreading rumors about the pledge…
Former Arsenal and Ghanaian international midfielder, Thomas Partey, appeared before Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on Monday, August 5, 2025, over serious sexual offence allegations. He is facing five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault involving three…
Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr have landed in Lagos to continue their preseason tour in Portugal ahead of the new Saudi Pro League season. Cristiano Ronaldo, alongside teammates, and new signing João Félix, has landed in Lagos as Saudi Pro…
When I saw the headlines that President Tinubu rewarded each member of the D’Tigress team with $100,000, my first reaction was a quiet sigh. I paused and tried to understand the motive. These women have made the country proud on…
Former Barcelona midfielder, Carles Perez has reportedly been ruled out of Thursday’s UEFA Conference League qualifier against Araz-Nakhchivan after he was hospitalised in Greece after being bitten by a dog on his manhood. Perez was said to have been walking…
