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Victor Osimhen’s recovery from injury has taken a positive step forward, with Galatasaray confirming the striker has returned to light training as he works towards a comeback, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian forward has begun indoor sessions after completing the first phase of his treatment, offering encouragement to the Turkish giants ahead of a crucial run of fixtures. Osimhen sustained a fractured right forearm during a collision with Ibrahima Konaté in a UEFA Champions League tie against Liverpool in mid-March. The injury required surgery, which was successfully carried out days later. Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen and Liverpool defender Konaté. Copyright: IMAGOxDavidxBlunsden…

​Ghana have parted ways with head coach Otto Addo just 72 days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a string of disappointing results. ​The Black Stars suffered a 2-1 defeat against Germany in their second friendly of the March international break on Monday night. That loss proved to be the final nail in the coffin, coming on the heels of a heavy 5-1 thrashing by Austria in Vienna. These results extended a dismal run of form that has seen the team lose four consecutive matches, including two defeats during the November international break. ​Ghana also failed…

By Segun Odunayo The Ogun State Government has commenced construction of a primary healthcare centre for the Igbokorfi Community in Yewa North Local Government Area. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Monday, following a report by The PUNCH highlighting the lack of a functional health facility, which had contributed to the deaths of women in the community in May 2025. After the report, the community donated two plots of land in November 2025, responding to the local government’s commitment to building the facility. The ceremony was performed by the Chairman of Yewa North Local Government, Dr. Olusola Akinbode, to the…

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has expressed his delight after returning to training as he continues his recovery from a long-term knee injury, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian forward made a surprise season-long loan move to Werder Bremen from Bayer Leverkusen last summer after falling out of favour at the club. However, his time in Bremen has been disrupted by a recurring knee problem that has kept him on the sidelines for the last three months. Victor Boniface for Bremen Copyright: ImagoxArnexAmbergx Boniface featured in just 11 Bundesliga matches for Die Werderaner, failing to score before his last appearance in December.…

Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu is set for a big task at Trabzonspor following Nigeria’s clash against Jordan on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The 31-year-old forward is expected to lead the line for Nigeria in their second friendly of the international break. He will be looking to produce the goods for coach Eric Chelle to ensure the Super Eagles claim a victory. Paul Onuachu celebrates Super Eagles goal with Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Photo credit: SE X) ​However, Onuachu will also have one eye on his club duties. The Black Sea Storm, are currently in the heat of the Süper Lig title race…

By Taiwo Bankole The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has donated the sum of N20 million to the Cycling for Autism with KanyeChukwu initiative in support of its campaign to raise awareness about autism across the country. The governor, who received the team at his office in Oke-Mosan on Tuesday, noted that autism is not a disease but a special condition that requires understanding and dedicated care. Master Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, a 16-year-old Nigerian painter and autism awareness advocate, holds the 2025 Guinness World Record for the largest art canvas created in Abuja. Diagnosed with non-verbal autism, he communicates through…

Nigeria Super Eagles’ 2-2 draw with Jordan in Turkey was the kind of result that leaves more questions than answers, Soccernet.ng reports.  On paper, it was a friendly against lower-ranked opposition. On the pitch, it became a revealing test of a side still searching for balance under Eric Chelle. There were clear positives. Emmanuel Fernandez marked his full debut with a goal and an assured display, while Moses Simon once again showed leadership and attacking sharpness. Nigeria also demonstrated resilience, coming from behind and responding well to setbacks during the game. But the performance was far from complete. Defensive lapses,…

​The Super Eagles of Nigeria were held to an entertaining 2-2 draw against Jordan at the Mardan Sports Complex on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nigeria locked horns with the Al-Nashama of Jordan in their second fixture of the March international break. Having defeated Iran 2-1 in their opening game, the Eagles were favorites to secure another positive result against a Jordanian side that, on paper, possessed less quality. ​Heading into the encounter, coach Eric Chelle made six changes to his starting eleven, partly due to injuries and also to afford fringe players valuable match minutes. ​The impact of these rotations was…

The Chief of United Nations Children’s Fund Bauchi Field Office, Dr Nuzhat Rafique, on Monday reaffirmed the commitment of partners and the Gombe State Government to eradicate polio, as the state commenced its first immunisation campaign for 2026. Dr Rafique made this known during an interactive session with journalists shortly after an evening review meeting on the ongoing polio immunisation exercise in Gombe. “This is the first polio campaign of 2026 in Gombe, and it is going to be very rigorous. It is very important for Nigeria to eradicate polio soon and become completely polio-free. Gombe is doing its best…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho starts in goal after Maduka Okoye was ruled out with a thigh injury sustained in training, Soccernet.ng reports. The backline has been reshuffled, with Emmanuel Fernandez making his full international debut alongside Igoh Ogbu at centre-back. Genk’s Yira Sor is also handed his first senior cap, starting on the right side of the attack, while Moses Simon captains the side from the left wing. Here is the confirmed Super Eagles XI for the Jordan clash: Goalkeeper: Francis Uzoho Francis Uzoho steps in between the sticks following Maduka Okoye’s withdrawal from the squad. The Omonia Nicosia…