Sports

The Athletics Integrity Unit, which oversees anti-doping matters for World Athletics, has imposed a three-year period of ineligibility on Nigerian distance athlete Blessing Solomon after tests detected the banned substance...

Islam Makhachev, the reigning UFC lightweight champion, has expressed confidence that British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua could excel in mixed martial arts if he chooses to make the switch from boxing....

Nigeria’s leading shot put athlete, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, placed fifth at the Madrid leg of the World Athletics Indoor Tour after delivering a best throw of 20.38 metres in a tightly...

Chelsea Football Club has made a strong impression in the 2026 London Football Awards, with six of its top players earning nominations. The awards, which celebrate the best football talent...

South Africa has emerged as the new host of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after Morocco reportedly pulled out barely two months before the tournament’s opening match....

Jurgen Klopp returned to the AXA Training Centre on Saturday, May 24, 2025, 373 days after his final training session as Liverpool manager. The German came back to Anfield for...

Arsenal endured a painful evening at the Emirates Stadium after falling 3–2 to Manchester United in a high-intensity Premier League clash decided by a late goal. The defeat brought an...

  The National Sports Commission (NSC) has set aside a substantial N24 billion from its proposed N203 billion budget for the renovation and upgrade of the Abuja National Stadium. This...

‎‎In its latest Morning Recap, The PUNCH highlighted major developments shaping Nigeria’s political and sporting landscape — from internal party politics and anti‑corruption pressure to the conclusion of the Africa...

‎Senegal’s remarkable triumph at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) was celebrated not only with the team lifting the trophy but also through several individual accolades recognising the continent’s...