Thursday, February 5

Sports

Stakeholders Petition FIBA for Vote

Nigeria’s basketball administration has been plunged into uncertainty after congress members of the Nigeria Basketball Federation petitioned the International Basketball Federation, seeking formal approval for fresh elections and accusing the board of illegally remaining in…

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Aruna suffers early exit at WTT Champions Doha

It was a disappointing start for Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna and other African table tennis stars at the ongoing WTT Champions Doha, as Aruna and Egypt’s Hana Goda bowed out early in the singles event of the $500,000 tournament taking place…

AFCON 2025: CAF removes referee for Super Eagles vs Algeria 

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been removed from officiating the quarter-final encounter between Nigeria and Algeria, DAILY POST reports. The Confederation of African Football, CAF, reportedly took the decision after it was discovered that Artan wore boots from a…

Onyeka Discusses Frustrating Brentford Playing Time

Nigeria midfielder Frank Onyeka might be enjoying his time at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with the Super Eagles, featuring in two of Nigeria’s four games so far, but things have not been the same for him at club…

Man City complete signing of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemout

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo from AFC Bournemouth, completing the deal on a long-term contract. In a statement on their website on Friday, the Premier League club announced that the 26-year-old had signed a…

AFCON 2025: Morocco coach, Regragui names team to win trophy

The head coach of Morocco, Walid Regragui, believes they will win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Ahead of their quarter-final clash with Cameroon, he remains optimistic about their chances of becoming champions. Regragui, who is facing backlash from fans…

New Chelsea Manager Liam Rosenior Faces FA Cup Test

Liam Rosenior’s first match as Chelsea manager comes laced with giant-killing danger as he takes the Blues to second-tier Charlton in the FA Cup third round. Troubled Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is fighting to avoid the sack, while Manchester United…

Mourinho keeps Benfica players at training after defeat

Benfica coach, Jose Mourinho, kept his players at the club’s training ground after their 3-1 defeat by Braga in the Portuguese League Cup semi-finals, saying he wanted them to reflect on the loss rather than rest. Benfica were knocked out…

AFCON 2025: Alebiosu back in Super Eagles training 

Ryan Alebiosu has returned to full training with the Super Eagles ahead of their quarter-final clash with the Desert Foxes of Algeria, DAILY POST reports. Alebiosu suffered a cut in his right leg in Nigeria’s last group game against the…

Lookman ranked top player as AFCON quarter-finals begin

•Osimhen, Adams, Ndidi in top 5 Four Super Eagles players have been ranked in the top five of the highest-rated players at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations ahead of Friday and Saturday’s quarter-final clashes, with Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman…

Troost-Ekong Proud of Super Eagles’ AFCON Run After Retireme

Former Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has expressed pride in the team’s run at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, hoping the side will continue inspiring millions of Nigerians, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Troost-Ekong, who led the team to a…

Eagles Must Focus to Win AFCON

Former Super Eagles player and 1996 Olympic gold medallist, Garba Lawal, talks about his time in the national team, ‘learning football’ in Holland and Nigeria’s chance of winning the 2025 AFCON, in this interview with ABIODUN ADEWALE You played at…

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