Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has called for improvements despite Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Tanzania in their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Chelle said the team created several chances, especially in the first half, but…

The Nigeria National League, NNL, imposed a fine of N2.5m on Gombe United following fans encroachment, harassment and intimidation of match officials. The league body said Gombe United breached multiple regulations, including failing to provide adequate security and control of…

Flykite Productions, organisers of GOtv Boxing Night Jam Festival, have assured fans and stakeholders that robust security measures will be in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees on Friday at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos.…

Man-of-the-Match, Semi Ajayi, says scoring for Nigeria at AFCON is special and crucial to securing a positive start in the competition. Ajayi said the early victory boosted team confidence, describing it as a reward for collective effort and disciplined execution…

Former Super Eagles striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni has predicted a “tough” game when Nigeria face Tunisia in the  2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, tie. The Super Eagles will face off against the North Africans in their second AFCON match on…

Following the success of the 2025 Lagos AutoFest held at the Marina waterfront on Sunday, December 21, the organisers — BMW Club of Nigeria and Work and Play Promotions — have announced December 20, 2026, as the date for the…

Former international, Yakubu Aiyegbeni has showered encomium on two Super Eagles players for their impressive performance in the 2-1 victory over the Taifa Stars of Tanzania, DAILY POST reports. Aiyegbeni  picked Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze as the two players,…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has insisted Nigeria still have room for improvement at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, despite opening their campaign with a 2–1 victory over Tanzania on Tuesday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Forty-five years after…

The semi-final fixtures for this season’s Carabao Cup have been confirmed. This follows Arsenal’s penalty shoot-out success against Crystal Palace on Tuesday night. The tie was the only quarter-final yet to be decided, with three spots in the last four…

Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has backed Nigeria to go all the way at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, insisting the team have what it takes to reclaim the continental title for the first time since 2013, PUNCH…

Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson scored a brace on Tuesday to inspire the Teranga Lions to a comfortable 3–0 win over Botswana in Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, taking an early lead in the tournament’s…

Nigeria’s 2–1 victory over Tanzania in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group C opener was underpinned by a commanding display from Semi Ajayi, whose all-round performance earned him the official Man of the Match award from CAF and set…

Nigeria began their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over a resilient Tanzania side, as Ademola Lookman’s superb second-half strike proved decisive in Morocco, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The win extended the Super Eagles’ dominance…

William Troost-Ekong is backing the Super Eagles to make a positive impact at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. Troost-Ekong was named in the Super Eagles’ provisional squad for the competition but announced his retirement from international…

Nigeria’s youth captain Sufiyan Boluwatife fought hard till the final round as he won the fifth edition of the Black Knight Closed Scrabble Championship in Ilorin, Kwara. The youngster led Team Nigeria to Kenya for the African Youth Championships and…