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The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), through its Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) programme, and TopTier Sports Management have announced plans for a landmark Legends Football Match to celebrate Nigeria’s celebrated mid-1990s football generation. The match, scheduled…
Former England manager, Fabio Capello, has urged AC Milan to sign Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee. According to Capello, Zirkzee’s partnership with Christian Pulisic would be brilliant. Zirkzee has so far failed to make a great impact at Man United…
Lyon reached the final of the women’s Champions League at the expense of reigning champions Arsenal on Saturday, with German forward Jule Brand scoring the decisive goal. Brand’s deft finish in the 86th minute of the second leg at the…
Benfica manager, Jose Mourinho, has insisted there has been no contact between him and Real Madrid. Mourinho, who was in charge of Los Blancos from 2010 to 2013, is believed to be president Florentino Perez’s preferred candidate. Alvaro Arbeloa was…
Alex Zanardi, the Italian Formula One driver who became a Paralympic champion after losing both legs in an accident, has died aged 59, his family announced Saturday. Zanardi was one of his country’s most loved and respected sportsmen, credited with…
Super Eagles stars, Terem Moffi, and Zaidu Sanusi will be crowned champions of the Portuguese Superliga should FC Porto beat Alverca at home on Saturday, DAILY POST reports. Porto sit at the top of the log with 82 points, seven…
Nigeria endured another setback in the women’s 4×100 metres at the 2026 World Athletics Relays after a botched baton exchange ended their hopes of qualifying from the heats on Saturday, PUNCH Online reports. The Nigerian quartet of Chigozie Nwankwo, Jennifer…
Ipswich have gained promotion back to the Premier League at the first time of asking. The Tractors thrashed Queens Park Rangers 3-0 on the last day of the campaign on Saturday. They will now join Coventry as the teams that…
Nigeria began their campaign at the 2026 World Athletics Relays with a record-breaking performance on Saturday afternoon, setting a new African mark in the mixed 4×100 metres event in Botswana, PUNCH Online reports. The competition, staged from May 2 to…
Galatasaray have reignited their interest in Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika, DAILY POST reports. The Turkish Super Lig champions moved to sign the Nigeria international in January, but had their offer rejected by Club Brugge. Former Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira…
Arsenal head into a defining weekend in the title race, hosting Fulham at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday with the chance to move six points clear at the top of the table. City, who have a game in hand, sit…
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, is on the verge of winning back-to-back Turkish Super Lig titles at Galatasaray. The Yellow and Red can be confirmed champions in their away fixture against Samsunspor on Saturday. A win tomorrow will see them…
Nigeria has been ranked 24th out of 153 countries in the International Boxing Association 2026 world rankings, according to a check by our correspondent on Saturday. The ranking places Nigeria with a total of 12,150 points, ahead of countries such…
The 8th edition of the World Athletics Relays begins on Saturday at the National Stadium Gaborone in Gaborone, with 743 athletes from 40 countries set to compete in one of the sport’s most intense relay showcases. According to officials of…
Former Arsenal striker, Alan Smith has expressed skepticism regarding reports that link Emmanuel Fernandez to a summer transfer to Arsenal, questioning both the necessity for reinforcements in the centre-back position and the player’s preparedness for a higher level of competition.…
Social media comedian and streamer, Carter Efe, has rebuffed a comparison to heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, insisting his ring name is Carter Mayweather. He made the declaration during his post-fight interview at the Chaos in the Ring 4 event…
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