Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a 2-0 victory over Comoros in the first leg of their second-round qualifying tie for the 2028 Olympic Games in Ikenne on Friday. Despite dominating the first half, the 10-time African champions struggled to break down their opponents before the interval. However, the hosts found the breakthrough just two minutes into the second half, with Michelle Alozie putting Nigeria ahead. The goal marked her second for the Super Falcons. Nigeria doubled their advantage in the 60th minute through Uchenna Kanu, who made no mistake in converting Jennifer Echegini’s corner kick to give the hosts a comfortable…
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The United States has imposed additional sanctions against the International Criminal Court pursuant to Executive Order 14203 signed by President Donald Trump in February 2025. “We will ban transactions with this rogue court, cutting off their resources and crippling its ability to operate,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared in a statement on Friday. The top diplomat said that despite not being an ICC member, the court is pushing for the prosecution of American citizens, elected officials, servicemembers and border patrol agents. The Department of the Treasury has issued a set of general licences (GLs) authorising certain transactions involving the…
Chelsea boss, Xabi Alonso, has predicted his side’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth on Saturday. Speaking to reporters at his pre-match press conference on Friday, Alonso insisted that Chelsea’s clash with Bournemouth will be an intense, high-tempo game and very demanding. According to the Spaniard, the visitors have a clear idea of what they do with their current manager. “It will be a tough test,” Alonso said of Chelsea’s clash against Bournemouth. “It will be so intense, a high-tempo game and very demanding. They have a clear idea of what they do with Marco and previously with Andoni [Iraola].” Chelsea…
Cristiano Ronaldo put his national team woes behind him as he scored for Al-Nassr in their 3-0 win over Diriyah on Friday. The 41-year-old opened the scoring in the 23rd minute of the Saudi Pro League fixture. It was Ronaldo’s 980th career goal for club and country. Ronaldo has now taken another step towards the 1,000-goal landmark he has been pursuing. It was also his fourth goal in the league this season. Al-Nassr doubled their advantage in the 35th minute when Samú Costa headed home João Félix’s corner, giving the hosts a two-goal lead before half-time. Kingsley Coman added a…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Friday warned that former Rivers State Governor and African Democratic Congress, ADC, vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi may find it difficult to campaign in Rivers State. Responding to a remark by Amaechi in which he claimed that only thieves could vote for President Bola Tinubu in 2027, Wike said that if the former governor continued along that line, Rivers people “will not take it”. Wike made the remarks in Abuja after a meeting with chairmen of the six area councils in the FCT. “If he continues this line, it will…
Royal Air Maroc has partnered with Thales to deploy digital aviation solutions aimed at improving flight safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Read More: https://punchng.com/royal-air-maroc-partners-thales-on-digital-aviation-solutions/
Yoruba leaders have established a central platform, Yoruba Parapo, to foster unity and collective action against insecurity and other regional challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/south-west-leaders-unite-to-tackle-security/
The International Bar Association has honoured Nigerian lawyer, Yusuf Nurudeen, with its Pro Bono Award for his contribution to defending human rights. Read More: https://punchng.com/global-legal-body-honours-nigerian-lawyer/
Katsina United defeated Enyimba 4-2 in a Nigeria Premier Football League match, ending the visitors’ three-game unbeaten run and climbing to sixth. Read More: https://punchng.com/chanji-boys-end-peoples-elephant-unbeaten-run/
PANASA President Adekoyejo Adegbesan backs Nigeria to retain its title at the 16th African Scrabble Championship in Liberia, despite key player losses. Read More: https://punchng.com/adegbesan-backs-nigeria-to-retain-african-scrabble-crown/
