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Chelsea playmaker, Cole Palmer, has become the first player in Premier League history to score three hat-tricks in the first half of matches in the competition. This follows his latest haul in the 3-1 win…
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has confirmed that the rewards of houses, national honours and cash awards of Naira equivalent of $100,000, awarded by President Bola Tinubu to the Super Falcons and the D’Tigress, have been processed…
It was a night of relief more than reassurance at the Complexe Sportif de Fès as the Super Eagles of Nigeria opened their AFCON 2025 campaign with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over the Taifa Stars of Tanzania national football team.…
The results of yesterday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, matches are out. DAILY POST reports that Nigeria defeated Tanzania 2-1 in their AFCON opener in Group C on Tuesday, thanks to goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman. Also…
Bottom-placed Bundesliga side Mainz 05 are considering a January move to bring back Nigeria striker Taiwo Awoniyi as they seek to bolster their attack, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Awoniyi, who spent the 2019/20 season at Mainz on loan from Liverpool,…
Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has called for improvements despite Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Tanzania in their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Chelle said the team created several chances, especially in the first half, but…
The Nigeria National League, NNL, imposed a fine of N2.5m on Gombe United following fans encroachment, harassment and intimidation of match officials. The league body said Gombe United breached multiple regulations, including failing to provide adequate security and control of…
Flykite Productions, organisers of GOtv Boxing Night Jam Festival, have assured fans and stakeholders that robust security measures will be in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees on Friday at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos.…
Man-of-the-Match, Semi Ajayi, says scoring for Nigeria at AFCON is special and crucial to securing a positive start in the competition. Ajayi said the early victory boosted team confidence, describing it as a reward for collective effort and disciplined execution…
Former Super Eagles striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni has predicted a “tough” game when Nigeria face Tunisia in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, tie. The Super Eagles will face off against the North Africans in their second AFCON match on…
Following the success of the 2025 Lagos AutoFest held at the Marina waterfront on Sunday, December 21, the organisers — BMW Club of Nigeria and Work and Play Promotions — have announced December 20, 2026, as the date for the…
Former international, Yakubu Aiyegbeni has showered encomium on two Super Eagles players for their impressive performance in the 2-1 victory over the Taifa Stars of Tanzania, DAILY POST reports. Aiyegbeni picked Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze as the two players,…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has insisted Nigeria still have room for improvement at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, despite opening their campaign with a 2–1 victory over Tanzania on Tuesday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Forty-five years after…
The semi-final fixtures for this season’s Carabao Cup have been confirmed. This follows Arsenal’s penalty shoot-out success against Crystal Palace on Tuesday night. The tie was the only quarter-final yet to be decided, with three spots in the last four…
Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has backed Nigeria to go all the way at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, insisting the team have what it takes to reclaim the continental title for the first time since 2013, PUNCH…
Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson scored a brace on Tuesday to inspire the Teranga Lions to a comfortable 3–0 win over Botswana in Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, taking an early lead in the tournament’s…
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