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President Bola Tinubu has vowed to build on Nigeria’s 2025 sporting achievements while ordering immediate reforms to end decades of poor funding and delayed release of funds for sports, Sunday PUNCH reports. The President disclosed…
In this interview with ABIODUN ADEWALE, Nigerian music journalist and podcaster, Joey Akan, opens up on his sporting life and how the worlds of sports and entertainment intersect in his own journey You are very active physically. What does fitness…
Kun Khalifat FC have completed the signing of striker, Obari Israel, DAILY POST reports. Israel joined the Owerri-based club from non-league side, Acquire FC. According to the club, his arrival is part of their ongoing commitment to strengthening the squad…
Uganda striker Melvyn Lorenzen has warned Nigeria and other Group C opponents that the Cranes will make things difficult at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Paul Put’s side will face Tunisia, Tanzania and Nigeria in…
When the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco, the fingerprints of French football will be everywhere. From the opening group games to the business end of the tournament, Ligue 1 is set to cast the longest shadow,…
Calvin Bassey insists the Super Eagles have the quality to emerge champions at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. Bassey was part of the squad that finished second at the last edition in Cote d’Ivoire. The Super…
Tanzania’s Sports Minister has called on the Taifa Stars to make history at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as they seek revenge against Nigeria, 46 years after their last group-stage meeting. The two sides will clash on December 23…
Chelsea are yet to convince themselves what they want to be or achieve this season. Following a summer where Enzo Maresca won the Europa Conference League and the Club World Cup, the expectations were high for this season. The Blues…
The Nigerian Boxing Board of Control and the Nigeria Boxing Federation are heading for a turf war over the control of professional boxing in Nigeria, with the NBBofC insisting it has regulated the sport since 1949 while the NBF argues…
Jake Paul was rushed to hospital after suffering a suspected fractured jaw following his six-round loss to former world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua in Miami. The 28-year-old YouTuber-turned-professional boxer displayed resilience and determination throughout the bout but was ultimately overpowered…
Premier League Matchday 17 raises the stakes across the title race, with leaders Arsenal facing a difficult trip to Everton, Man City continuing their pursuit from second, while in-form Aston Villa host Man United. All fixtures will be broadcast live…
Super Eagles squad numbers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have been made available by the Confederation of African Football, CAF, DAILY POST reports. Talismanic forward Victor Osimhen will keep his number 9 shirt, while newly appointed captain Wilfred…
Former heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, delivered a dominant performance on Saturday morning, stopping YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul with a sixth-round knockout in their heavyweight bout in Miami. Although Paul exceeded expectations by lasting beyond the early rounds, Joshua’s superior power and…
Wilfred Ndidi, captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has insisted that Eric Chelle’s men will miss former captain, William Troost-Ekong. Ndidi was named the new Super Eagles captain yesterday after Troost-Ekong recently retired from international football. The former Leicester City star…
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Malam Shehu Dikko, has confirmed that rewards for Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Super Falcons and D’Tigress have been fully approved and processed. The Super Falcons and D’Tigress are to be rewarded following their triumphs…
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi says the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations presents Nigeria with another chance to correct their wrongs and restore pride after missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Saturday PUNCH reports. The Besiktas midfielder was…
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