Nigerian-American boxer Emeka Nwokolo has climbed into the World Boxing Association’s top 10 super welterweight rankings, moving up to 10th position from his previous 12th spot. The 32-year-old Los Angeles-based fighter, who holds the WBA-NABA super welterweight title, is now…

Game Week 18 in the Premier League began with Manchester United’s gritty 1-0 win over Newcastle United at Old Trafford. But there will be more games across the weekend, as the domestic campaign begins to hit the halfway stage. Manchester…

Kabiru “KB Godson” Towolawi defeated Ike “The President” Ibeabuchi by unanimous decision after 12 rounds in a heavyweight professional bout on Christmas Eve at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. The contest, sanctioned by the Nigerian Boxing Board of Control,…

The results of Boxing Day (Friday) 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, matches are out. DAILY POST reports that Egypt defeated South Africa 1-0 in Group B,  thanks to Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah’s only goal of the encounter. Also in…

Nigerian defender and 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner Kenneth Omeruo has advised the Super Eagles to approach their second group game at the ongoing 2025 AFCON against Tunisia with caution, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria and Tunisia will renew…

Super Eagles forwards Paul Onuachu and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru have expressed confidence ahead of Nigeria’s crucial Group C clash with Tunisia on Saturday, with both players emphasising the team’s motivation to secure victory in Fès, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria and…

Former Nigeria defender Ifeanyi Udeze has backed Victor Osimhen to end his Africa Cup of Nations goal drought when the Super Eagles face Tunisia on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Udeze expressed confidence that the striker’s goals will come despite…

Niger Tornadoes have expressed their desire to make history against their matchday 19 opponent Barau FC. The Ikon Allah Boys will square up with Barau FC at the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna on Sunday. Niger Tornadoes will be meeting…

Tunisia head coach Sami Trabelsi is aware of Nigeria’s attacking strength but insists they are focused on neutralising their opponents, DAILY POST reports. The Super Eagles boast some of the finest forwards in Africa, including Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Samuel…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said he would have loved to be 10 points clear of their Premier League title rivals. Guardiola made the comment during his Friday press conference, ahead of their trip to Nottingham Forest. If City…

Samuel Chukwueze has demanded that the Africa Cup of Nations must be respected by the football world. The timing of the AFCON has often created discord between African countries and European clubs, which frequently have to do without their players…

Abakaliki FC have set Sunday, January 28 as the resumption date for the second stanza of the 2025/26 Nigeria National League, NNL season. The Rice Boys embarked on a one-week break at the end of the first stanza on Monday.Abakaliki…

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi and Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo have spread Christmas cheer across Nigeria through separate acts of generosity aimed at supporting vulnerable communities during the festive period, The PUNCH reports. Awoniyi, who is currently in England…

Former Arsenal player Paul Merson has predicted the Premier League match-day 18 games taking place on Christmas, Boxing Day and this weekend. Manchester United will take on Newcastle United at Old Trafford on Boxing Day. On Saturday afternoon, Nottingham Forest…

Updated Africa Cup of Nations results in Morocco on Friday:   Group B In Marrakesh Angola 1 (Dala 24) Zimbabwe 1 (Musona 45+6) In Agadir Egypt 1 (Salah 45-pen) South Africa 0 Standings (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals…