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…

Stanley Nwabali, goalkeeper of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has shared his struggles with injuries before the 2025 AFCON tournament in Morocco. Prior to the 2025 AFCON, Nwabali’s coach at Chippa United, Vusumuzi Vilakazi, revealed that the 29-year-old Nigerian needed surgery to…

December 28, 2025 6:31 pm The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 continued on Sunday with thrilling fixtures and results. Matchday 2 saw a notable upset as Sudan defeated Equatorial Guinea 1-0 at Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca. Africa Cup of…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are now $25,000 richer thanks to their goal bonus at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Eric Chelle’s side were promised $5,000 per goal at the competition by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF. The Super…

Members of Nigeria’s wheelchair basketball community have praised veteran player Musibau Shittu for organising a one-day mini tournament in Lagos aimed at keeping athletes active amid limited competitive opportunities. The tournament, held at the National Institute for Sports, featured four…

Coach of the Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, Eric Chelle, has provided his reason for introducing the likes of Moses Simon, Chidera Ejuke and Chidozie Awaziem in the last minutes of the game against Tunisia on…

The trio of Tobiloba “Smiling Assassin” Ijomoni, Sadiq “Happy Boy” Adeleke and Saddam “Baby Boxer” Oladipupo dominated fan conversations at GOtv Boxing Night 34 Jams Festival, delivering stellar performances on Friday at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos. The event…

South African based goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has revealed why he was pained despite Nigeria’s 3-2 win over Tunisia on Saturday. The goalkeeper said that conceding two goals against the North Africans was not what he wished for, but something he…

Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu has opened up on the reasons behind his impressive form at Trabzonspor, insisting that his success in Turkey following his exit from Southampton has more to do with team fit, confidence and playing style than…

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has clarified that it has not yet received a response from FIFA regarding its challenge to the eligibility of certain players from the Democratic Republic of Congo, who participated in the 2026 World Cup African…

Marseille forward Mason Greenwood has backed Nigeria and Morocco to reach the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 24-year-old forward, who currently plies his trade in the Ligue 1, was asked…

Former Nigeria U23 goalkeeper, Emmanuel Babayaro has criticized Super Eagles keeper, Stanley Nwabali amid the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Morocco. The 49-year-old branded Nwabali as distorted, insisting that his passes were not good and the Chippa…

Former Cameroon captain Rigobert Song has sparked debate after claiming that Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman are not world-class players, despite both Nigerians being recent African Player of The Year award winners, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. In a video shared…

Katsina United have announced a change in the venue of their next two home fixtures in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Chanji Boys next two home fixtures against Kun Khalifat FC and Plateau United will be played at…