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The Sokoto State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has lifted the suspension on the management team of Nigeria National League, NNL, side Sokoto United. The decision was announced in a statement issued by the…
Two countries have been eliminated from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, Round of 16 stage in Morocco. DAILY POST reports that the two countries are Sudan and Tunisia. This comes after the conclusion of Saturday’s AFCON Round of…
Former Olympic champion Enefiok Udo-Obong has unveiled a N5m athletics support grant aimed at strengthening grassroots development across Nigeria, with five athletics clubs set to receive N1m each through his Udo-Obong Athletics Academy. In a document shared with Sunday PUNCH…
Chelsea have ended their working relationship with head coach Enzo Maresca on New Year’s Day, just days before a key Premier League match against Manchester City. The club confirmed the decision on Thursday, carefully avoiding the word “sacked” but making…
Nigeria defender Ryan Alebiosu has stepped up his recovery from injury, DAILY POST reports. Alebiosu sustained a leg injury in the Super Eagles’ last group game against the Cranes of Uganda. It was his maiden appearance for the three-time African…
Nigerian and Ghanaian athletes dominated the 5th edition of the annual 10km Owan Marathon race, which took place on Saturday in Edo State. The race took place in the Sabongida-Ora, Owan West Local Government area of the state. In the…
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been officially crowned the highest-rated player at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, a fitting reward for a group-stage campaign defined by control, creativity, and ruthless efficiency. According to leading football analytics platform “WhoScored”,…
Egypt midfielder, Emam Ashour has singled out four teams for praise ahead of his side’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, Round of clash with the Benin Republic on Monday. The teams are Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco. According to…
January 4, 2026 12:36 am The Confederation of African Football has appointed an all-Cameroonian refereeing crew to oversee Monday’s Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 clash between Nigeria and Mozambique. Abdou Abdel Mefire will take charge as centre referee,…
Mali have secured a quarter-final place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after edging Tunisia 3–2 on penalties following a tense 1–1 draw after extra time on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Round…
Manchester City became the latest team that failed to beat Sunderland at the Stadium of Light this season. Pep Guardiola’s men were held to a goalless draw on New Year’s Day. The implications of that result became more obvious on…
Nigeria defender Ola Aina returned to competitive action on Saturday after a three-month injury lay-off, featuring for Nottingham Forest in their 3–1 Premier League defeat to Aston Villa at Villa Park, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Aina had been sidelined since…
Victor Ikechukwu has left Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side El-Kanemi Warriors. Ikechukwu’s contract was terminated by the Maiduguri club. The striker joined El-Kanemi Warriors at the start of the 2025-26 NPFL season. Ikechukwu managed only six appearances for the…
France head coach Didier Deschamps has named Egypt, Cameroon and Morocco as the leading contenders to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, omitting in-form Nigeria and Senegal from his list of favourites. Speaking at the World Sports Summit in…
Eric Chelle’s influence on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage has been formally recognised after the Super Eagles head coach was named manager of the tournament’s Group Stage Best XI. For many, this selection reflects both Nigeria’s strong…
Liverpool midfielder, Alexis MacAllister, has ruled out his team from this season’s Premier League title race. Arne Slot’s men began their title defence in impression fashion recording five straight wins at the start of campaign. With Arsenal beating Bournemouth 3-2…
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