The Flamingos secured a 3-2 victory over Benin in the U17 WWC qualifier, with Ifeanyi scoring the winner. Nigeria takes a crucial lead into the second leg. Read More: https://punchng.com/u17-wwc-ifeanyi-nets-winner-as-flamingos-edge-benin-3-2/
Month: July 2026
Trabzonspor reject Fulham’s new Nwaiwu bid
Trabzonspor have rejected Fulham’s improved €28m bid for Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu, holding out for a higher valuation. Get the latest on the N Read More: https://punchng.com/trabzonspor-reject-fulhams-new-nwaiwu-bid/
Nigeria among most populous W’Cup absentees
Nigeria is among eight of the world’s 10 most populous countries absent from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Discover why these football-mad nations are missing. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-among-most-populous-wcup-absentees/
Anambra agency destroys ₦50m illicit drugs, arrests suspects
Anambra State Special Anti-Touting Squad (SASA) destroyed ₦50m worth of illicit drugs and arrested suspects in Awka, reaffirming its zero-tolerance stance Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-agency-destroys-%e2%82%a650m-illicit-drugs-arrests-suspects/
Despite Cape Verde heroics, round 32 hurts African teams
Despite a record nine African teams reaching the World Cup Round of 32, seven were eliminated. Discover why African World Cup hopes often stall at this sta Read More: https://punchng.com/despite-cape-verde-heroics-round-32-hurts-african-teams/
Nigeria, Cape Verde share World Cup history
Nigeria and Cape Verde are the only African nations to score multiple goals against Argentina in a World Cup match. Discover their shared history. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-cape-verde-share-world-cup-history/
World Cup: France break Paraguay resistance 1-0 to earn quarter-final berth
France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in a disciplined performance to advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. Read about France’s victory. Read More: https://punchng.com/world-cup-france-break-paraguay-resistance-1-0-to-earn-quarter-final-berth/
I failed ICAN before qualifying at 16, says Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant
Osasere Okundaye, Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant at 16, shares her inspiring journey, including failing an ICAN exam before qualifying. Read her s Read More: https://punchng.com/i-failed-ican-before-qualifying-at-16-says-nigerias-youngest-chartered-accountant/
Morning recap: APC faces backlash over candidates’ list, Vatican hints at Pope’s Nigeria visit, and other top stories
Stay updated with Nigeria news recap: APC faces backlash over candidates, Vatican hints at Pope’s visit, and other top stories from Punch. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-apc-faces-backlash-over-candidates-list-vatican-hints-at-popes-nigeria-visit-and-other-top-stories/
Police recover stolen vehicle in Oyo, arrest three
Oyo State Police Command recovers a stolen vehicle and arrests three suspects, including a 60-year-old man, in connection with the theft in Ibadan. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-recover-stolen-vehicle-in-oyo-arrest-three/