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SPANISH LaLiga giants Sevilla have activated the process of signing Nigeria international Sadiq Umar ahead of the 2022/23 season. The Rojiblancos are currently second in the Spanish topflight and will be playing in the UEFA Champions League if they maintain their current position. While preparations for the busy schedule have started in Seville, the club…

STRIKER Paul Onuachu is expected to make his 100th appearance for Genk against Mechelen in the Belgian topflight on Wednesday (today), PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Onuachu joined Genk from Midtjylland in 2019 and has scored 61 goals with eight assists in 99 appearances. The Nigeria international, who has 16 league goals in 30 games this…

AFTER making his first appearance in 20 months against Borussia Dortmund on Sunday, Union Berlin forward Anthony Ujah has expressed delight on his return to action, saying he “fought his way back.” Union manager Urs Fischer sent Ujah on with 18 minutes to play, in place of Sven Michel, as his side were three goals…

The Italian media has taken a swipe at Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen in the wake of his performance in Napoli’s 1-1 draw at home to reigning Serie A champions Inter Milan on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The media outfits: Corriere dello Sport, Corriere della Sera, La Gazzetta dello Sport and Tuttosport, all claimed the…

•MFM woes continue •Pillars crumble in Plateau Ibrahim Yahaya’s 15th minute strike was enough as Gombe United put an end to Remo Star’s unbeaten run in the Nigeria Professional Football League with a 1-0 win in a match-day 12 fixture in Gombe on Sunday. Remo had gone into the game hoping to get a win,…

In light of Valentine’s Day, we celebrate the day in a very special way by taking a look at Nigerian footballers and their partners. More often than we know, our favourite sportspeople get their support system from their significant others and today we appreciate them all in the name of love. PUNCH Sports Extra takes…

Shooting Stars coach Edith Agoye hailed match winner Sunday Faleye’s impact in the 1-0 win over Dakkada FC in their match-day 12 NPFL fixture in Ibadan on Sunday, as they returned to winning ways after their 1-0 loss to Remo Stars last week. Faleye scored the only goal of the encounter in the 82nd minute…

Shooting Stars coach Edith Agoye hailed match winner Sunday Faleye’s impact in the 1-0 win over Dakkada FC in their match-day 12 NPFL fixture in Ibadan on Sunday, as they returned to winning ways after their 1-0 loss to Remo Stars last week.  Faleye scored the only goal of the encounter in the 82nd minute…

D’Tigress point guard, Promise Amukamara, says she’s delighted the team managed to put up a good performance and pick a ticket for the 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup despite the adversity they faced before travelling for the recently-concluded qualifying tournament in Serbia. The World Cup holds from September 22 to October 1 in Australia. Mali…

African champions D’Tigress on Sunday qualified for the 2022 FIBA World Cup after they overcame Mali 73-69 in their last group match in Serbia. The World Cup holds from September 22 to October 1 in Australia. Mali, who were bottom of the log, started the game the brighter side, taking the first quarter 22-20 but…