Ex-junior international and former Major League Soccer draftee, Ike Udeh, has raised fresh concerns over the harsh realities many retired footballers face after their playing days, blaming years of neglect of education for the precarious lives of numerous ex-sportsmen. Udeh,…

Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia on Sunday defeated Plateau United Football Club of Jos 1–0 in a classy NPFL encounter. A 68th-minute strike by Taheer Abubakar secured victory for the visitors, earning them the full three points. The Umuahia…

Ademola Lookman has hailed his partnership with Victor Osimhen after delivering a man of the match performance to guide Nigeria to a dramatic 3-2 victory over Tunisia in Fez on Saturday, booking the Super Eagles’ place in the round of…

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has opened up on his relationship with teammate Victor Osimhen. Lookman spoke to reporters in his post-match interview after leading Nigeria to victory over Tunisia in Saturday’s AFCON encounter. The Atalanta star, who has been…

Algeria became the latest country to qualify for the last 16 of the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Desert Foxes defeated Burkina Faso 1–0 in a tight contest on Sunday to secure their spot in the next round.…

El-Kanemi Warriors technical adviser Kabiru Dogo has praised his players for their display in the 1–0 victory over Bayelsa United. Sadiq Mohammed’s lone strike proved sufficient for El-Kanemi Warriors to secure the maximum points in Yenagoa. Dogo said the victory…

Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo has dropped a strong hint that he could make a shock return to Europe. Ronaldo remains in fine form for the Saudi Pro League outfit. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner scored twice in the 3–0 win…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles observed Sunday as a rest day following Saturday’s hard-fought 3–2 victory over the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia, DAILY POST reports. The players who took part in the encounter against Tunisia engaged in a recovery session at the…

Algeria secured their place in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after a Riyad Mahrez penalty gave them a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso on Sunday. Captain Mahrez converted from the spot midway through the first half…

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has shared the inspiration behind his tribute to Nigerian football great Nwankwo Kanu, which he performed after scoring Nigeria’s second goal against Tunisia in the 2025 AFCON match on Saturday night. Ndidi’s celebration mirrored Kanu’s…

Portuguese football icon, Cristiano Ronaldo, has been awarded the Best Middle East Player at the 16th edition of the Globe Soccer Awards, held in Dubai on Sunday. The 40-year-old Al-Nassr forward edged out competitors including Karim Benzema, Riyad Mahrez and…

Former Nigeria youth international Abiodun Kolawole marked her 40th birthday in a deeply symbolic way at the weekend. She hosted a novelty football match that reunited former club teammates, Super Falcons stars and grassroots supporters at Saint Jude’s Primary School,…

Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka has revealed what made the difference in Nigeria’s 3–2 victory over Tunisia at the 2025 AFCON on Saturday. The Brentford player partnered Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi in midfield as goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred…

The World Association of Kickboxing Organisations has suspended the Kickboxing Federation of Nigeria following reports of irregularities surrounding its October 25 election, Sunday PUNCH reports. The suspension followed petitions submitted to WAKO after the disputed election, during which there were…

‘Our Beat, Our Gold’ took centre stage on Saturday as Goldberg Lager Beer celebrated Nigeria’s 3–2 victory over Tunisia, turning the Super Eagles’ qualification for the Round of 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations into a shared fan experience…