Tuesday, June 30

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NPFL: Shorunmu takes interim charge at Abia Warriors 

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Ike Shorunmu will take temporary charge of Abia Warriors for the remainder of the season, DAILY POST reports. Shorunmu was directed to take charge of the team by the club’s management following the suspension of head…

Moses Itauma Ready for Title Fight Against Daniel Dubois

British-Nigerian heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma has declared himself ready to fight new WBO champion Daniel Dubois for the title, after Dubois produced a remarkable comeback to stop Fabio Wardley in the 11th round of their all-British showdown in Manchester on…

Abd’Allah speaks on final-day survival target with Remo Stars

Usman Abd’Allah has admitted Remo Stars F.C still face a huge battle to avoid relegation despite their dramatic comeback victory against Bayelsa United F.C in the Nigeria Premier Football League. Speaking exclusively to PREMIUM TIMES after the tense encounter in…

Defending champion Enekwechi withdraws from Team Nigeria

Chukwuebuka Enekwechi will not defend his men’s shot put title at the 2026 CAA African Championships in Ghana after withdrawing from Nigeria’s contingent ahead of the competition. The absence of the three-time African champion was confirmed on Monday, barely 24…

Four NBA Stars Open to Joining Nigeria’s D’Tigers Team

Nigeria’s ambition to assemble a formidable basketball squad ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics has received a major boost after four National Basketball Association players reportedly expressed their willingness to represent D’Tigers following the appointment of David Fizdale as head…

Osimhen names two toughest defenders he ever faced

Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has named the two toughest defenders he has ever faced in his career. Osimhen has played against top defenders across several top clubs in Europe. Speaking during a recent interview with River Rhodes, the Nigerian international…

Enekwechi Withdraws From African Championships

Three-time African champion Chukwuebuka Enekwechi will not be able to defend his shot put title at this year’s CAA African Championships in Ghana after withdrawing from Nigeria’s contingent, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Enekwechi’s absence was confirmed on Monday, a day…

UCL: Rio Ferdinand names best manager, team to watch on earth

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has named Paris Saint-Germain’s Luis Enrique as the best manager in the world at the moment. Speaking on his Rio Ferdinand Presents YouTube channel, the former England centre-back also singled out the Parisians as the…

Fury Questions Joshua’s Punch Resistance After Dubois Fight

Tyson Fury has questioned Anthony Joshua’s ability to withstand heavy punches, using Daniel Dubois’ stoppage victory over Fabio Wardley on Saturday night as the backdrop for a pointed assessment of his upcoming opponent’s chin, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The day…

NPFL: Finidi reflects on Rivers United’s win in Bauchi

Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, has commended his players for their bravery in the victory over Wikki Tourists. The Pride of Rivers defeated Wikki Tourists 3-2 at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi on Sunday. Jonathan Mairiga opened scoring for…

Tobi Amusan targets third African hurdles title in Accra

World record holder and five-time national champion Tobi Amusan will target a third African 100 metres hurdles title as she begins her campaign at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, which gets underway at the University of…

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