Heavyweight boxers Joshua, Paul promise knockouts ahead £100m Miami bout

British-Nigerian two-time world champion Anthony Joshua has vowed to “break” Jake Paul’s face and body when they meet in their highly anticipated heavyweight bout on December 19 in Miami, Florida, United States. Former unified champion, who has not fought since his devastating knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in September last year, issued a fierce warning […]

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Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup dream collapses as Super Eagles fall to DR Congo

Super Eagles of Nigeria have missed out on qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after falling to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the CAF playoff final on Sunday night. The Super Eagles took an early lead in the early minutes of the first half after Frank Onyeka’s shot was deflected in. Not too […]

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Free e-visas available for fans attending AFCON Morocco 2025 ―CAF announces

Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 Local Organising Committee (LOC) on Friday announced that fans travelling to the tournament will be eligible for free electronic visas. That privilege is applicable to citizens of countries that normally require a visa to enter Morocco. “Electronic visas to enter Morocco […]

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Nigeria beat Gabon 4-1 to boost World Cup qualifying hopes

Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Thursday sealed an emphatic 4-1 victory over the Panthers of Gabon in extra time to advance to the next playoff stage of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers at Stade Mohammed V in Rabat, Morocco. Following a goalless first half, Akor Adams broke the deadlock early in the second half, capitalising on […]

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Morocco beats New Caledonia 16–0, qualifies for Round of 16 at the FIFA U-17 World Cup

Under-17 (U-17) national team of Morocco has officially reached the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-17 World Cup tournament in Doha, Qatar. The Atlas Cubs secured their spot after a massive 16–0 win over New Caledonia in their final group-stage match on Sunday at Aspire Academy Pitch 1. Morocco, by this result, got three […]

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World Cup playoffs: Super Eagles camp opens in Morocco with 10 early arrivals

Super Eagles’ camp officially opened on Sunday in Rabat, Morocco, with the arrival of 10 players, as Nigeria begin final preparations for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup CAF playoffs. The first batch of players and team officials arrived at the Rive Hotel, Rabat, on Sunday afternoon, signalling the start of what could be a […]

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles will meet Gabon in World Cup play-offs

Gabon is Nigeria’s opponent in the semi-finals of the African section of the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-offs, following the conclusion of the qualifying group matches on Tuesday. Super Eagles booked their place after a 4–0 victory over Benin on Tuesday, while Gabon confirmed second place in Group F with a 2–0 win against Burundi […]

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Osimhen raises World Cup hope in Nigeria’s 4-0 rout of Benin

Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated the Cheetahs of the Benin Republic 4-0 in the decisive 2026 World Cup qualification at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen’s hat-trick and second-half goal from substitute Frank Onyeka were enough to give Nigeria three points against Benin in its quest to qualify for the World […]

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Nigeria beats Lesotho 2-1 in world cup qualification

Super Eagles of Nigeria scraped a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho on Friday evening to keep their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes alive. It was far from a vintage performance from Eric Chelle’s men in Polokwane, but goals from captain William Troost-Ekong and debutant Akor Adams were enough to secure all three points despite […]

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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first billionaire footballer

International and star footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo has become football’s first billionaire player. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index, an external index that tracks the world’s richest people based on their net worth, has measured the 40-year-old Portugal and Al-Nassr striker’s wealth for the first time. The valuation takes into account career earnings, investments, and endorsements and says […]

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Heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua to fight in Nigeria in 2026

British-Nigerian boxer and two-time unified heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua is set to fulfil his long-held dream of fighting in Nigeria after promoter Ezekiel Adamu has revealed plans to stage the heavyweight superstar’s first bout in Africa in early 2026. Dr Adamu, CEO of promotional group Balmoral, hopes to bring the British-Nigerian home for what would be […]

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Super Eagles drop again in latest FIFA world ranking

Super Eagles of Nigeria have slipped one place in the latest FIFA World Rankings, falling from 44th to 45th globally while maintaining sixth position on the African continent. The new rankings, released via FIFA’s official X handle on Thursday, reflect the team’s continued struggles under Coach Eric Chelle amid a stuttering 2026 World Cup qualifying […]

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Super Eagles draw with South Africa, NFF blames Dessers and Ekong

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has openly criticised Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers and faulted captain William Troost-Ekong after Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with South Africa in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Bloemfontein. Super Eagles, who needed a victory to revive their fading hopes of qualifying for next year’s tournament in North America, suffered an […]

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Heavyweight boxer, Antony Joshua may face fellow British–Nigerian, Moses Ituama

Eddie Hearn, a British boxing promoter, has revealed that discussions are underway for a potential clash between Anthony Joshua and rising heavyweight Moses Itauma in 2026. Joshua, 35, is 15 years older than the highly rated Itauma, who is just 20. The former two-time unified heavyweight champion could meet the youngster who is also a […]

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Ikogosi 2nd 17.5km marathon race holds, targets 5,000 athletes

Organisers of the 2025 Ikogosi 17.5km Marathon Race have said that about 5,000 participants are expected at the second edition of the event, which will be held at Ikogosi Warm Spring, Ikogosi Ekiti, Ekiti State, on November 8. Femi Abegunde, the Race Consultant, said at a press conference in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday that the […]

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16-year-old footballer dies days before signing international transfer

A young and very promising footballer, Eder Smic Valencia, has tragically died at the age of 16, just days before a potential signing to feature in a Major Football League. He was killed in a car crash while on holiday in Guachene, near Cali, Colombia, on Sunday morning. Local authorities say the accident occurred when […]

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After record-breaking £125m deal, Liverpool FC unveil Isak

Liverpool Football Club have completed the sensational signing of Alexander Isak from Newcastle United in a British-record £125 million move. The Sweden striker signed a six-year deal with the Premier League champions, ending a long-running transfer saga that captured headlines throughout the window. As he speaks to Liverpool’s website, Isak said: “I feel amazing. It’s […]

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Nigeria’s Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie among 2025 Ballon d’Or Yachine Trophy nominees

Nigeria’s Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has been named among the top female goalkeepers in the world as a nominee for the 2025 Ballon d’Or Yachine Trophy. The Falcons star, on Thursday, was listed alongside Cata Coll (Barcelona), Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany), Hannah Hampton (England), and Daphne van Domselaar (Netherlands). Nnadozie’s commanding presence in goal during […]

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Nigeria’s D’Tigress rewarded with national honours, $100,000, houses

Following their record fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket win, President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours, financial gifts, and housing rewards on Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress. At a presidential reception in their honour at the State House Banquet Hall on Monday, Vice President Kashim Shettima announced that each player will receive $100,000 and […]

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Nigeria’s D’Tigress beat Mali to win fifth straight Women’s Afrobasket title

Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, confirmed yet again their supremacy as the best team in the continent, defeating Mali 78-64 to win their fifth consecutive Afrobasket title in Abidjan Sunday night. The win also extended Nigeria’s unbeaten run in Africa to 29 games, dating back to 2015. With the win, Nigeria made history as […]

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