Fulham defender Calvin Bassey has reflected on the opportunity to represent Nigeria, describing it as a moment of gratitude after overcoming early career setbacks, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Bassey has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most consistent defenders, marshalling the…

Mali’s Boubou Traore will be at the centre when the Super Eagles take on Tunisia in a Group C fixture at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday, DAILY POST reports. The highly anticipated encounter is slated for the…

On-loan AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze has admitted that a lack of game time and continuity hampered his progress in Serie A before his move to Fulham, where he has since rediscovered his form, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Chukwueze joined…

West African champion Matthew Kuti reaffirmed his supremacy in the men’s game, just as regional women’s champion, Ajoke Ojomu, also staged a remarkable comeback against Sukurat Aiyelabegan to clinch the women’s singles crown, at the grand finale of the 11th…

The annual Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame Governor’s Belt will light up Boxing Day (today), with a thrilling one-day fiesta as Nigeria’s top pugilists clash for glory in Lagos, the nation’s commercial hub. To ensure the fighters are fully prepared,…

The much-anticipated sports and entertainment show, GOtv Boxing Night 34 Jam Festival, will take place on Friday at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. The Boxing Day showcase will feature six professional bouts, headlined by the national super bantamweight title clash…

The Africa Cup of Nations will break new ground on Friday when Angola and Zimbabwe meet in the competition’s first-ever Boxing Day fixture, as Group B action continues at the Stade de Marrakech in Morocco, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The…

Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh believes Nigeria have laid a strong foundation for a deep run at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after opening their campaign with a vital victory in Fez, insisting the manner of the win…

Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has expressed his admiration for Akor Adams following his display during Nigeria’s 2–1 victory over Tanzania at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, this week. Oliseh noted that the Sevilla striker displayed an…

Gombe United will embark on a 12-day break following the conclusion of the first stanza of the season.The mid-season break begins on Wednesday, December 24, 2026. The players and officials will resume preparations for the second stanza on Sunday, January…

Bayelsa United technical adviser, Meremu Okara, says that his team will continue to fight with the sole aim of achieving their objective. The Prosperity Boys have managed only one win from their last five matches. Bayelsa United currently occupy 13th…

Nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions Enyimba will officially announce Deji Ayeni as their new technical adviser next week. The People’s Elephant suspended their erstwhile technical adviser, Stanley Eguma, in November due to poor results. Lawrence Ukaegbu has managed…

Wikki Tourists captain, Muhammed Guda, has promised the club’s fans that they will improve on their recent run of poor results in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Bauchi Elephants are without a win in their last five matches…

Valencia are intensifying effort to sign Umar Sadiq ahead of the January transfer window, DAILY POST reports. Sadiq spent the second half of last season with Los Ches, scoring five times in 16 league appearances. Valencia, however, failed in their…

Bournemouth attacker, Antoine Semenyo has picked Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi as a better player ahead of Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo. Semenyo insisted that he is a fan of the Argentina forward, as he also described what Ronaldo has done…