Antoine Semenyo reports new racist abuse on social media
Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo has revealed he has once again been subjected to racist abuse on social media, describing the latest incident as a painful continuation of a growing problem in football. The 26-year-old took to Instagram on Monday, posting a screenshot of abusive messages sent from an account alongside the words: “it’s started […]
Jorginho Apologizes to Chappell Roan for False Accusation
Ex-Chelsea and Arsenal player Jorginho has admitted he was wrong after initially accusing Chappell Roan of being involved in an incident with his stepdaughter, calling the situation a misunderstanding and expressing regret. The controversy began during a festival weekend in Brazil, when Jorginho claimed that a security guard linked to Roan had approached and frightened […]
Osimhen’s Injury Impact on Galatasaray’s Title Run-In
Since losing their star striker, Victor Osimhen, to an arm injury in March, Turkish Super Lig leaders, Galatasaray, have missed the chance to go seven points clear at the top of the table, underlining the Nigerian’s importance to their title charge, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Osimhen has been sidelined since March 18 with an arm […]
Ghana appoint Carlos Queiroz for 2026 FIFA World Cup
The Ghana Football Association has appointed Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Ghana national football team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be staged in Canada, Mexico and the United States, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. In a statement on Monday, the GFA said the appointment was made by its […]
Island Titans win CCC 40-over cricket title in Lagos
Island Titans Cricket Club claimed the first piece of silverware of the season in the Club Cricket Committee league by winning the 40-over title on Sunday at the University of Lagos Cricket Oval, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Island Titans won the toss and elected to bat, defeating Ibeju Lekki Cricket Club by 67 runs. The […]
Unuavworho Wins 3rd Africa Re Golf Tournament at Ikoyi Club
Tony Unuavworho emerged winner of the 2026 Africa Re Golf Tournament for CEOs after a closely contested event held at the golf section of Ikoyi Club 1938 PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Unuavworho secured victory on Friday with a total of 38 stableford points, finishing two points clear of runner-up Ancy Okoebor, who returned 36 points. […]
Ademola Lookman targets UCL semi-final in Barca clash
Ademola Lookman is on the brink of becoming the only Nigerian player to reach the UEFA Champions League semi-final this season as Atletico Madrid host Barcelona in the decisive second leg of their quarter-final clash at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano today, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Diego Simeone’s side hold a two-goal advantage heading into the […]
Carrick slams ‘worst decision’ for Martinez red card vs Leed
Manchester United interim boss, Michael Carrick, blasted referee Paul Tierney for sending off Lisandro Martinez in Monday’s 2-1 defeat against Leeds. Martinez was dismissed in the second half at Old Trafford after the United defender pulled the hair of Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Tierney showed the Argentine a red card after VAR officials told him […]
Jailed Senegalese fans deny wrongdoing in AFCON final chaos
Eighteen Senegalese football supporters convicted over a pitch invasion during the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat in January on Monday denied any wrongdoing. A Moroccan court in February sentenced the 18 Senegalese football fans to prison terms ranging from three to 12 months over charges of hooliganism. Prosecutors have sought lengthier sentences in […]
Ghana Appoints Carlos Queiroz as New Head Coach for World Cu
The Ghana Football Association has appointed Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This was announced in a statement by the Ghana Football Association on Monday. The Portuguese tactician, who previously handled Real Madrid, Manchester United, Portugal and Iran, will lead Ghana at the tournament co-hosted […]