Friday, July 3

Sports

Finidi leads Rivers United into a defining match in Zambia

For Rivers United, this is the point where ambition must confront reality, and where belief must outweigh circumstance. Ahead of their Matchday Three CAF Champions League group-stage clash against Zambia’s Power Dynamos, head coach Finidi George faced the media in…

Eguavoen Backs NPFL Talents for Nigeria’s National Squad

Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, Augustine Eguavoen, has backed players from the Nigeria Premier Football League for Super Eagles selection despite the home-based team’s poor showing at the African Nations Championship in 2025, Saturday PUNCH reports. Eguavoen questioned…

Nigerian Stars Switch Focus to Club Football After AFCON

Nigeria’s Super Eagles stars have returned from the Africa Cup of Nations and are refocusing on club football across Europe and Africa, with key players stepping straight back into crucial league fixtures as domestic pressures immediately resume, OLAMIDE ABE writes…

Adesanya talks UFC future, dismisses potential boxing match

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has spoken on the future of his UFC division, while also addressing a potential attempt into boxing before retiring, PUNCH Sports Extra reports The Nigerian-born New Zealand resident, who faces Joe Pyfer at UFC…

Joshua boxing return uncertain after tragic accident

Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has expressed uncertainty over when or even if Anthony Joshua will return to the ring following the fatal car crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his close friends, PUNCH Sports Extra…

NPFL: Bendel Insurance sign free agent Akuneto 

Bendel Insurance have completed the signing of forward, Chidi Akuneto, DAILY POST reports. Akuneto joined the Benin Arsenals as a free agent. He previously played for Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, giants Enyimba. Akuneto made 128 appearances, and scored 34…

NBA’s Desmond Bane Eyes Switch to Nigeria’s D’Tigers

Nigeria’s hopes of Olympic basketball success could receive a boost, with Orlando Magic’s Desmond Bane saying he wants to “make something happen” and recruit fellow NBA stars to D’Tigers’ cause. Bane is officially listed as American by the NBA but…

Scotland: Celtic get Iheanacho boost ahead Hearts clash

Kelechi Iheanacho is in contention for Celtic’s trip to Tynecastle on Sunday, DAILY POST reports. Iheanacho has been sidelined with a hamstring injury twice since arriving Celtic on a free transfer last summer. The Nigeria international’s last appearance for Celtic…

Asiwaju Lerry on Chelsea, Osimhen & Super Eagles’ W’Cup Miss

Popular Nigerian social media influencer, Asiwaju Lerry, speaks on his lifelong Chelsea support, Victor Osimhen’s quest to surpass Rashidi Yekini’s Legacy, and why criticism of the Super Eagles remains justified despite fans’ unwavering loyalty, and more in this interview with…

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