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Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has criticised calls for Victor Osimhen to be dropped from the Nigeria team, insisting the forward remains indispensable as the Super Eagles continue their Africa Cup of Nations campaign, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria secured a place in the semi-finals on Saturday with a composed 2-0 victory over Algeria in Marrakech, settling a tense contest through goals from Osimhen and Akor Adams. The win followed earlier controversy surrounding Osimhen after a heated on-field exchange with teammate Ademola Lookman during the round of 16 win over Mozambique. Osimhen has now scored four goals at the…

Tennessee’s sports betting regulator has ordered prediction market platforms Kalshi, Polymarket and Crypto.com to halt the offering of sports event contracts to residents of the state.In cease-and-desist letters dated Friday, the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) accused all three platforms of illegally offering sports wagering products without holding a license issued under the Tennessee Sports Gaming Act, according to copies of the letters published on X by sports betting attorney Daniel Wallach.The SWC said the sports event contracts listed on Kalshi, Polymarket and Crypto.com’s North American Derivatives Exchange allow users to wager money on the outcome of sporting events, a…

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales has been candid about the mistakes of his past — even putting them down on paper for the world to dissect. Dave, 44, and his wife, Lizzy Canales, coauthored a book titled “This Marriage? The Question That Changed Everything,” published in 2022.  “I was living a secret life,” Dave wrote, admitting that he would often lie about his marital status when out in public.  “I would be out with my friends and take my ring off, acting like I was single depending on who was around,” Dave continued. “This didn’t happen all the time,…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria did far more than just edge past Algeria in Marrakech; they delivered a performance soaked in maturity, tactical clarity, and collective authority. Against a side many tipped as Nigeria’s sternest test at AFCON 2025, the three-time champions barely blinked. A 2–0 victory over the Fennec Foxes not only sealed a place in the semi-finals, but it also reinforced the growing sense that this Nigerian team is peaking at the right moment. With the spotlight firmly on individuals after such a statement result, here’s PREMIUM TIMES’ detailed breakdown of how each Super Eagle fared on a…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles for their victory over Algeria and qualification for the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria defeated Algeria 2-0 on Saturday to advance to the semi-finals of the tournament in Morocco. In a post on his X handle, shortly after the match, Mr Tinubu praised the team’s display and assured them of national support. “Brilliant performance… inspiring,” the President wrote,“Go, Super Eagles! You have the support of all Nigerians,” he added. Goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams sealed the victory…

A survivor of the recent attack on a Benue Links bus in Otukpo, Benue State, has recounted the terrifying moments gunmen opened fire on passengers, saying they feared they would not make it out alive. DAILY POST had earlier reported that unknown gunmen on Saturday evening attacked a fully loaded Benue Links vehicle travelling from Makurdi to Lagos. The bus was ambushed a few minutes after leaving Otukpo town, near the Burnt Bricks area, where the assailants opened fire indiscriminately on passengers. Speaking after the attack, one of the survivors said the incident occurred around the Otukpo axis, between two…

Ambassador-designate and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has accused Peter Obi, a leading figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), of being desperate to become Nigeria’s president “at all costs.” Omokri alleged that Obi has been capitalising on recent fire incidents across different parts of the country to criticise the Federal Government, while allegedly failing to acknowledge similar tragedies in the South-East. Writing on X, Omokri claimed that Obi often draws attention to fire outbreaks outside the Igbo-speaking region but remains noticeably quiet when comparable incidents occur within his home area. He pointed to two separate fire disasters in Anambra…

Egyptian attacker, Mohamed Salah has sent out a message to the fans of the Pharaohs and their next opponents, Senegal, that they are battle ready ahead of their semifinal tie at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Egypt completed the semifinals fixtures on Saturday night when they beat Ivory Coast 3-2. Nigeria also defeated Algeria 2-0 to set up a semifinal clash with the host nation, Morocco. Salah, a Liverpool legend, was the Man of the Match for the game against Ivory Coast and speaking to SuperSport afterwards, he said that the Pharaohs are focused on beating the next…

The security situation in North-West Nigeria has taken a dramatic turn following reports of a joint military operation involving the United States. Video footage has recently surfaced confirming the elimination of several terrorists in Sokoto State during precision airstrikes. The strikes, which were reportedly carried out on Christmas Day and into early January 2026, targeted the newly emerged Lakurawa extremist group and ISIS-affiliated camps in the Bauni forest. While US President Donald Trump described the operations as “perfect” hits against “terrorist scum” targeting Christians, local reports have noted the discovery of unexploded Tomahawk missiles in nearby farmlands, raising questions about…

Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare got on the scoresheet as Wolverhampton Wanderers thrashed League Two side Shrewsbury Town 6-1 in the FA Cup third round on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Jorgen Strand Larsen’s hat-trick ended his 13-game goal drought, while Jhon Arias, Rodrigo Gomes and Arokodare also found the net to complete the rout at Molineux. The Norway forward had not scored since November but his treble ended any fears of an upset against opponents sitting 66 places below Wolves in the English football pyramid. Arias netted the second goal before conceding a penalty for John Marquis to briefly give…