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1. Busari lauds flamingos’ resilience after Venezuela win Punch · 3 Nov 2026

   Nigeria’s Flamingos head coach, Akeem Busari, has praised his players’ resilience following their dramatic victory over Venezuela in the U-17 World Cup. Read More: https://punchng.com/busari-lauds-flamingos-resilience-after-venezuela-win/

2. Man dies in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash Punch · 3 Nov 2026

   A man has died in a fatal accident involving a Mercedes-Benz, a bus, and a hit-and-run trailer on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Magboro, Ogun State. Read More: https://punchng.com/man-dies-in-lagos-ibadan-expressway-crash/

3. Osimhen, Haaland my favourite strikers – Ideye Punch · 3 Nov 2026

   Former Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye names Victor Osimhen and Erling Haaland as his favourite strikers, saying modern football is about scoring goals. Read More: https://punchng.com/osimhen-haaland-my-favourite-strikers-ideye/

4. Sadiq’s return delights Aguirre after Valencia win Punch · 3 Nov 2026

   Valencia coach Javier Aguirre has described Umar Sadiq’s return from injury as great news after the Super Eagles striker scored the winner against Elche. Read More: https://punchng.com/sadiqs-return-delights-aguirre-after-valencia-win/

5. Onyedika happy with first Bundesliga goal Punch · 3 Nov 2026

   Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has expressed delight after scoring his first Bundesliga goal for Eintracht Frankfurt in their 3-1 win over Hambur Read More: https://punchng.com/onyedika-happy-with-first-bundesliga-goal/

6. Bursaspor coach backs Iheanacho after scoring streak ends Punch · 3 Nov 2026

   Bursaspor manager Mustafa Er has defended Kelechi Iheanacho after the striker’s record 12-game scoring streak ended in a 3-0 win over Bandırmaspor. Read More: https://punchng.com/bursaspor-coach-backs-iheanacho-after-scoring-streak-ends/

7. Lookman battles Bayern as Slavia Eagles host EPL champions Arsenal Punch · 3 Nov 2026

   Nigerian players including Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and others are set for UEFA Champions League matchday four action with their respective clubs. Read More: https://punchng.com/lookman-battles-bayern-as-slavia-eagles-host-epl-champions-arsenal/

8. Lagos woman demands justice over husband’s disappearance Punch · 3 Nov 2026

   A Lagos woman is demanding justice over the disappearance of her husband, who she alleges was arrested by defunct SARS operatives in Anambra nine years ago Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-woman-demands-justice-over-husbands-disappearance/

9. Venezuela coach blames inexperience for Nigeria defeat Punch · 3 Nov 2026

   Venezuela head coach Dayana Frías says her team paid for their inexperience after a 1-0 defeat to Nigeria’s Flamingos in the U-17 Women’s World Cup. Read More: https://punchng.com/venezuela-coach-blames-inexperience-for-nigeria-defeat/

10. Lagos, Owerri, Calabar set for Samuel Okwaraji Memoir Cup Punch · 3 Nov 2026

    Lagos, Owerri and Calabar will host the Southern Zonal playoffs of the Samuel Okwaraji Memoir Cup, a national secondary schools football competition. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-owerri-calabar-set-for-samuel-okwaraji-memoir-cup/