Saturday, February 7

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Benin Secures First-Ever AFCON Win Against Botswana

Yohan Roche’s first-half strike secured Benin a historic 1–0 victory over Botswana in Rabat, keeping their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 hopes alive while condemning the Zebras to elimination, PNCH Sports Extra reports. Roche’s 28th-minute goal marked…

NFF denies reports of FIFA rejecting its World Cup appeal

The Nigeria Football Federation has denied reports claiming that FIFA has rejected Nigeria’s appeal against the Democratic Republic of Congo over the alleged use of ineligible players during their World Cup playoff clash, Sunday PUNCH reports. Reacting to the reports,…

WAKO Suspends Nigerian Kickboxing Federation Over Elections

  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…

Inter consider Akinsanmiro recall after impressive loan

Inter Milan are closely monitoring Ebenezer Akinsanmiro’s progress after an encouraging loan spell at Pisa, with the Nigerian midfielder continuing to develop steadily away from San Siro, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 21-year-old has impressed in Serie A with his…

NPFL mid-season transfer window opens January 1

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has announced the official opening of the 2025-26 mid-season transfer window. The window will open on Thursday 1st January, 2026, and close on Saturday, 31st January, 2026. Clubs are expected to utilize the period…

Winners emerge at historic Makurdi tennis tourney

Makurdi, the Benue State capital, etched its name into Nigeria’s tennis history following the successful conclusion of the Dr Joseph Ikyaator National Tennis Open, organised by the Orseer Ikyaator Foundation. The tournament marked a historic first for the state, becoming…

NPFL: Abia Warriors duo ruled out of Plateau United clash

Suraj Lawal and Ayodele Ezekiel have been ruled out of Abia Warriors’ matchday 19 fixture against Plateau United. Lawal and Ezekiel will miss the game due to injury. The duo have been impressive for the Umuahia-based side in the current…

Adeleye backs Super Eagles for AFCON victory over Tunisia

Super Eagles goalkeeper Adebayo Adeleye has backed Nigeria to maintain their winning start at the Africa Cup of Nations as they prepare to face Tunisia in a crucial group stage clash at Fez Stadium on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.…

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