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Nigeria will face Uzbekistan in the World Group II play-offs of the 2026 Davis Cup on February 7-8 at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club 1895. The International Tennis Federation confirmed Nigeria’s hosting rights following the…
Super Eagles striker, Paul Onuachu returned to his club side, Trabzonspor with a bang as they won 2-1 against Kasımpasa on Friday. Onuachu came on as a substitute to score his first goal for the team since coming back from…
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…
Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta has dismissed Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola’s claims that the Gunners are the best team in the world. In a pre-match press conference before Manchester City’s Premier League clash with Wolves, Guardiola expressed his belief that…
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…
Birmingham City’s manager, Chris Davies, has praised Bright Osayi-Samuel, who plays as a fullback for the Super Eagles. He hailed the player for his performance during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Osayi-Samuel was very important as Nigeria…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Abia Warriors will be without the duo of Yakubu Hammed and Ayodele Ezekiel for the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 22 encounter against Nasarawa United. Hammed and Ezekiel will miss the game due to injury. The duo have featured…
Vice-president of the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control, Prince Adetoye Olofin, 85, has been involved in Nigerian boxing since the 60s. He talks about the growth of professional boxing in Nigeria, promoting legends like Obisia Nwankpa, Joe Lasisi and more…
Wikki Tourists have strengthened their defence with the signing of Gabriel Solomon, DAILY POST reports. Solomon joined the Bauchi Elephants from non-league side Nanchi FC. The defender was unveiled by the club’s chairman Salamanu Abubakar on Thursday. He featured for…
Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has praised Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen following their 1-1 draw in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Super Eagles striker played the full 90 minutes at RAMS Park after…
Cross River State government has focused renewed attention to the male and female football clubs owned by the state – Rivers FC and Pelican Stars – with a view to improving their statuses, welfare and finances Chairman of the state…
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