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Nwokolo ready for title defence today

Nigerian-American boxer Emeka Nwokolo has expressed his readiness to defend his WBA North American Boxing Association super welterweight title on Saturday (today) at the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA. The... Read more Amusan set for first hurdles race in seven months

World record holder in the women’s 110m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, will compete in the season opener of this year’s Diamond League in Xiamen, China, on Saturday (today), marking her first race in... Read more Nnadozie celebrates Paris FC feats amid injury fears

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie couldn’t help but celebrate keeping another clean sheet and Paris FC’s qualification for next season’s UEFA Women’s Champions League despite being stretchered off in their 4-0 win... Read more 6th JOF Kids Cup Ends On Sunday At Unilag Sports Centre

The University of Lagos sports centre (UNILAG) will be agog on Sunday, 27 April 202,5, as curtains will be drawn on the U-13 JOF Kids Cup Tournament. The tournament, which kicked... Read more Nigeria dominates African Weightlifting Championship

Team Nigeria is making a statement at the African Senior Weightlifting Championship in Mauritius, leading the medal tally with 10 gold, four silver, and one bronze as the competition nears its conclusion, PUNCH... Read more Nnadozie injury raises fear ahead of WAFCON

Nigeria’s preparations for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations have been rocked by a potentially serious injury to star goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, just weeks before the tournament kicks off in Morocco.... Read more NFF declares war on corrupt referees, threatens 10-year ban

The Nigeria Football Federation has launched a crackdown on referees who may be involved in match-fixing, as the country’s football leagues reach decisive stages, The PUNCH reports. In an internal memo signed by... Read more Remo Ladies seal playoff spot in Abia

Remo Stars Ladies have made history by qualifying for the NWFL Premiership super six for the first time ever after a 2–2 draw away to Abia Angels in a rescheduled match... Read more Nigeria eyes World Championship tickets at World Relays

Technical Director of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Samuel Onikeku, has said one of Team Nigeria’s objectives at the upcoming World Relays in China is to pick qualifying tickets for some of... Read more MTN CHAMPS final gets new date

The third and final leg of MTN CHAMPS Season 3 has been rescheduled to take place from May 6 to 9 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, having... Read more Osimhen deal close as United set to trigger release clause

Manchester United are ready to trigger Victor Osimhen’s €75m (£64m/$86m) release clause after reportedly reaching an agreement in principle with the Nigerian striker over a potential summer transfer. According to Tuttosport, the... Read more Joshua grateful to Nigeria, departs for next fight

Two-time heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has expressed gratitude to Nigeria for the “energy, generosity and kindness” shown to him during his stay in the country as he departs to prepare for... Read more Amusan, Ofili lead Nigeria’s charge to 2025 World Relays

Team Nigeria has confirmed participation in four events at the 2025 World Athletics Relays scheduled to take place in Guangzhou, China, from May 10 to 11, The Punch reports. The Athletics... Read more NTF targets tennis development, certifies 40 coaches

No fewer than 40 coaches have completed a week-long ITF National Level 1 Tennis Coaching Course organised by the Nigeria Tennis Federation in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that... Read more NPFL fines El-Kanemi Warriors ₦3.5m, to play behind closed doors

The Nigeria Premier Football League has slammed El-Kanemi Warriors with a ₦3.5 million fine, following crowd trouble during their Matchday 34 clash against Ikorodu City in Maiduguri. The NPFL also ordered... Read more Over 100 kids for Ikoyi Club Easter Tennis Clinic

Over 100 kids are taking part in this year’s annual Easter Holiday Tennis Clinic which began on Tuesday with the training of young smashers at the tennis courts of the Ikoyi Club... Read more Flying Eagles beat Egypt in U-20 AFCON warm-up

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles recorded a 2-1 win over Egypt’s Young Pharaohs in an international friendly at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday, as both teams finalise preparations for the 2025 Africa U-20... Read more Oshoala Academy empowers girls

Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala’s academy is equipping young Nigerian girls with football skills and leadership qualities through its programmes aimed at preparing them for life beyond the pitch. The Asisat... Read more Rivers won’t relent in NPFL title pursuit – Finidi

Rivers United coach Finidi George insists the one-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions will not relent in their pursuit of a second league title, despite trailing leaders Remo Stars by seven points... Read more U20 AFCON: Flying Eagles face Egypt in friendly

Seven-time African champions, the Flying Eagles of Nigeria, will face hosts Egypt on Tuesday in a friendly game ahead of the 2025 U-20 AFCON which kicks off in Cairo on Monday,... Read more Sports world mourns football-loving Pope Francis

Topflight football matches in Italy and Argentina were postponed after the death of Pope Francis on Monday. The Buenos Aires club that the Argentine pontiff supported throughout his life was also... Read more Ajayi clocks sub-10 to become world’s second-fastest

Kanyinsola Ajayi made a powerful statement at the 2025 Tom Jones Memorial in Gainesville, Florida, clocking 9.96s (+1.9 m/s) to win the men’s 100 metres and launch his outdoor season in... Read more Shooting slip as Remo edge closer to title

Remo Stars edged closer to their maiden Nigeria Premier Football League title on matchday 34, with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Shooting Stars at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan on... Read more Team Nigeria chase medals at African Weightlifting Championship

Team Nigeria will depart for Moka, Mauritius, today (Monday) to compete at the 2025 African Weightlifting Championship, scheduled from April 20 to 28, as they continue their quest for medals and continental... Read more Khan warns Paul against Joshua fight

Former world champion Amir Khan has warned YouTube star Jake Paul that he risks getting ‘killed’ in the ring if he pursues his ambition to fight heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua, PUNCH Sports... Read more U-17 WWC q’fiers: Flamingos big win thrills Olowookere

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s coach, Bankole Olowookere, expressed delight after his Flamingos demolished Algeria 4-0 in the first leg of their final U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying match at the Remo Stars Stadium... Read more Pope Francis Dies at 88

His groundbreaking pontificate worked to make the Catholic Church more inclusive. Cardinals will now decide whether to continue his approach or restore more doctrinaire leadership. Pope Francis has died, the Vatican announced... Read more Celebrity clash: Portable celebrates as Speed Darlington cries ‘juju’

Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been celebrating his victory over rival Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, who has attributed his defeat in Saturday’s celebrity boxing clash to the... Read more Awori Unity Cup Kicks Off With Royal Splendour

The historic maiden edition of the Awori Unity Cup officially kicked off with a colourful and culturally-rich opening ceremony held at Lagos State University, Ojo Campus. The event marked the beginning... Read more Assault: NPFL fan gets three-month sentence

A fan identified as Bashir Bala has been sentenced to three months in prison with an option of a fine for assaulting a Plateau United player, Temitope Vincent, during a Nigeria Premier... Read more