Nigerian fighters and international competitors have promised explosive performances as the Professional Fighters League prepares for its historic debut in Lagos on Saturday, with several athletes delivering bold declarations at a press conference held at Eko Hotels on Thursday, The…

Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, several long-standing records could be broken by some of football’s biggest stars and nations. According to data compiled by ActionNetwork.com, the tournament could see new milestones…

The Commonwealth Fencing Federation has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s ability to successfully host the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships, citing the country’s strong bid, extensive preparations and the support structures put in place ahead of the tournament in Lagos this August,…

Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has attributed South Africa’s 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to the immense pressure of performing on football’s biggest stage. South Africa’s World Cup campaign got…

England midfielder, Jude Bellingham, believes the national team is better connected heading into this summer’s World Cup than it was during its run to the Euro 2024 final. Bellingham, who played a key role as England reached the final before…

Sports e-commerce and chat application Leaguebook has launched a new campaign aimed at helping football fans navigate the chaotic final stretch of FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket sales, as the 48-team tournament kicks off across Canada, Mexico and the United…

Cristiano Ronaldo has declared Portugal ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after his side edged Nigeria’s Super Eagles 2-1 in their final warm-up fixture in Leiria on Wednesday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Portugal captain posted a message on…

Godday Appah has received his WBO Africa cruiserweight title belt following his split decision victory over Ezra Arenyeka in the Chaos in the Ring Peace Fight on May 1, with the presentation ceremony held in Lagos on Thursday. The bout…

Colombian pop icon Shakira and Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy brought the Estadio Azteca to its feet on Thursday as the 2026 FIFA World Cup opened in Mexico City ahead of the tournament’s first match between co-hosts Mexico and South…

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway in Mexico, Canada and the United States, African players are backing the continent’s representatives to challenge the rest of the world, inspired by Morocco’s historic achievement at the last edition in Qatar,…

Undefeated Nigerian lightweight champion Taiwo ‘Esepo’ Agbaje has signed a promotional deal with Balmoral Promotions, the Lagos-based outfit behind the Chaos in The Ring franchise, in what the 19-0 fighter described as the most significant moment of his professional career.…

Chioma Moses stole the show with four goals as Edo Queens hammered Abia Angels 6-2 on match-day three of the ongoing Nigeria Women Football League Super Six in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The prolific forward opened the scoring as early…

Co-hosts Mexico began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on a winning note with a 2-0 victory over South Africa in a dramatic opening match on Thursday that produced three red cards and plenty of controversy. A packed Mexico City…

Mexico began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 2–0 win over South Africa in a dramatic and ill-tempered opening match that saw three red cards and the African side finish with nine men at the iconic Estadio Azteca…

The Lagos State Squash Association says all is set for the fourth edition of the Prime Atlantic Squash Tournament scheduled to hold from June 22 to June 27 at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. Chairman of the association, Tomi…