Sports News Today Headlines Tuesday 23rd December 2025

Sports News Today Headlines Tuesday 23rd December 2025

Top Sports News Today Headlinese from Newspapers

Read also

Punch Newspaper Headlines Today Tuesday 23rd December 2025

target=_blank>Liverpool’s Isak faces two months out after ‘reckless’ tackle – Slot

“It’s going to be a long injury, for a couple of months,” Slot told reporters on Tuesday, “So, yeah, that’s a big, big, big disappointment for him. And as a result also of course for us.”
The post Liverpool’s Isak faces two months out after ‘reckless’ tackle – Slot appeared first on Vanguard News.

target=_blank>Messi’s sister rushed to hospital after car crash, wedding postponed

Maria Sol Messi, sister of football superstar Lionel Messi, has reportedly been forced to suspend her wedding to a member of Inter Miami’s coaching staff next month following a serious traffic accident.
The post Messi’s sister rushed to hospital after car crash, wedding postponed appeared first on Vanguard News.

target=_blank>Joshua to lose £32m in taxes after pocketing £68.5m from Jake Paul fight

Anthony Joshua is set to part with a significant portion of his earnings after stopping Jake Paul in their heavyweight clash in Miami.
The post Joshua to lose £32m in taxes after pocketing £68.5m from Jake Paul fight appeared first on Vanguard News.

target=_blank>AFCON ’25: Nigeria vs Tanzania – preview, date, time and where to watch

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will begin their quest for the fourth AFCON title against Tanzania, a team that they have not played against since 1980.
The post AFCON ’25: Nigeria vs Tanzania – preview, date, time and where to watch appeared first on Vanguard News.

target=_blank>FG fulfils housing, land pledge to Super Eagles for AFCON 2023 performance

According to the federation, the documents were presented to the players at the team’s camp in Fez, Morocco, on Monday.
The post FG fulfils housing, land pledge to Super Eagles for AFCON 2023 performance appeared first on Vanguard News.

target=_blank>Liverpool rocked by Isak blow after surgery on ankle injury

The 26-year-old was tackled by Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven and limped off immediately after his goal.
The post Liverpool rocked by Isak blow after surgery on ankle injury appeared first on Vanguard News.

target=_blank>AFCON ’25: Foster grabs South Africa winner against Angola

Burnley striker Lyle Foster scored on 79 minutes as South Africa edged Angola 2-1 in Marrakesh on Monday to win their opening match of an Africa Cup of Nations campaign for the first time in 21 years.
The post AFCON ’25: Foster grabs South Africa winner against Angola appeared first on Vanguard News.

target=_blank>AFCON ’25: We’ve plans to stop Osimhen – Tanzania coach Gomandi

“We have for sure a tactical plan to try to neutralise Victor Osimhen, but it’s not only him. You have players like Chukwueze, like Lookman. If one is neutralised, the other is attacking.”
The post AFCON ’25: We’ve plans to stop Osimhen – Tanzania coach Gomandi appeared first on Vanguard News.

target=_blank>Video: Patson Daka lands on his neck while attempting acrobatic celebration at Afcon

Leicester star Patson Daka was lucky to avoid a serious injury after landing on his neck while celebrating a goal at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The post Video: Patson Daka lands on his neck while attempting acrobatic celebration at Afcon appeared first on Vanguard News.

target=_blank>AFCON ’25: Daka strikes late as Zambia snatch draw against Mali

Leicester City striker Patson Daka headed home in injury time as Zambia held Mali to a 1-1 draw in their opening Africa Cup of Nations game on Monday.
The post AFCON ’25: Daka strikes late as Zambia snatch draw against Mali appeared first on Vanguard News.

target=_blank>NNL: Ekiti United unhappy with defeat to Sporting Lagos

Ekiti United have expressed disappointment with their Nigeria National League, NNL, matchday seven defeat to Sporting Lagos. Bolarinwa Idris’s side suffered a 2-1 defeat to Sporting Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan on Monday. Ekiti United believed that their team deserved more from the game. They expressed gratitude to the club’s supporters for
NNL: Ekiti United unhappy with defeat to Sporting Lagos

target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Super Eagles demand bigger bonus from NFF 

The Super Eagles have demanded for a bigger bonus at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations from the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, DAILY POST reports. According to SCORENigeria, the NFF have proposed a bonus package that increases as the team progress in the tournament in Morocco. The players are however seeking for more money from
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles demand bigger bonus from NFF 

target=_blank>AFCON: Dursun reveals Osimhen’s major weakness

Kocaelispor striker, Serdar Dursun has revealed Super Eagles hitman Victor Osimhen’s major weakness. According to Dursun, Osimhen’s major weakness is that his finishing is not very good compared to his Galatasaray teammate Mauro Icardi. Speaking on Ertem Şener’s YouTube channel, Dursun also described the Nigerian as a great footballer. “Osimhen is a great player. Physically,
AFCON: Dursun reveals Osimhen’s major weakness

target=_blank>Gallas snubs Rice, names best midfielder in the world currently

Former France international William Gallas has named Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha as the best in the world. Gallas, a former Arsenal and Chelsea star, said that Arsenal and England midfielder Declan Rice is one of the world’s best but not the very best. Many pundits and fans have hailed Rice as the best midfielder in
Gallas snubs Rice, names best midfielder in the world currently

target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Nwabali wears new look ahead Super Eagles vs Tanzania 

Super Eagles first choice goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has unveiled his new look ahead of the team’s opening fixture Tanzania at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. The Chippa United shot stopper now has a blonde hairstyle. Nwabali’s new hairstyle has drawn the attention of fans and his teammates. The new look is
AFCON 2025: Nwabali wears new look ahead Super Eagles vs Tanzania 

target=_blank>EPL: Schmeichel reveals fresh massive problem at Man United

Former Denmark goalkeeper, Peter Schmeichel has identified the massive problem with his former club, Manchester United. The absence of Bruno Fernandes from one or two games would be a massive problem as the Portuguese has been their leader. The Dane noted that Fernandes has been the Red Devils’ ‘best performer’ this season and his absence
EPL: Schmeichel reveals fresh massive problem at Man United

target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Osimhen new Super Eagles assistant captain, penalty taker 

Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen has been named Super Eagles main assistant captain, DAILY POST reports. Osimhen, who will deputise for new captain, Wilfred Ndidi is also the Super Eagles’s new penalty taker. The Super Eagles has went through a new leadership shake up following the retirement of erstwhile captain, William Troost-Ekong. Troost-Ekong was also the
AFCON 2025: Osimhen new Super Eagles assistant captain, penalty taker 

target=_blank>EPL: ‘I wouldn’t rule them out’ – Rooney names team that could shock Arsenal

Manchester United and England legend, Wayne Rooney, has sent a Premier League title warning to Arsenal and Manchester City. He warned that both clubs in the first and second position in the league table should be looking above their shoulders because of Liverpool. The 2024-25 season was won by Liverpool, with Arsenal coming second and
EPL: ‘I wouldn’t rule them out’ – Rooney names team that could shock Arsenal

target=_blank>Super Eagles get AFCON 2023 houses 

The Super Eagles have received the house allocations promised them after they finished runners-up at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. Chairman, National Sports Commission, NSC, Shehu Dikko,  President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, and other top officials presented the documents to the players in Fès, Morocco on Monday night. Nigeria’s
Super Eagles get AFCON 2023 houses 

target=_blank>AFCON: It’s very upsetting – Calvin Bassey laments absence of Super Eagles teammate

Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey has voiced his disappointment regarding the absence of teammate Benjamin Fredrick from the squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Morocco. The Super Eagles will take on Tanzania in their AFCON opener on Tuesday evening, and Fredrick will miss out on representing Nigeria because of injury. Speaking
AFCON: It’s very upsetting – Calvin Bassey laments absence of Super Eagles teammate

Read also

Nigerian Newspapers Today and
Nigeria News Today

Sports News Today Headlines

You can also check

Sports News Today Headlines