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target=_blank>NBB of C has changed the face of Nigerian boxing – Ladipo
President of Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBB of C) Dr. Rafiu Oladipo has said that since his coming on board, the body has succeeded in giving professional boxing a new lease of life in the country, promising that they will continue to change the country’s boxing narrative.
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target=_blank>2025: Highs and lows in Nigerian sports
The year brought moments of great joy, historic achievements and painful disappointments across different sports. Before attention shifts to 2026, here is a look back at some of the most memorable moments of 2025.
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target=_blank>Wawrinka launches farewell season with thrilling United Cup win
Stan Wawrinka launched the final season of his career with a marathon 5-7, 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/5) win to give Switzerland an unassailable 2-0 lead over France at the United Cup on Saturday.
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target=_blank>AFCON 2025 Round of 16: Traps, landmines on Super Eagles’ path
Nigeria should be strolling into the quarter-finals. Three wins from three, nine points collected, and the swagger of a team that appears destined for glory.
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target=_blank>AFCON ’25: How Lookman, Salah, Mané, Diallo, others led their countries in group phase
With 87 goals scored before the knockout rounds, established winners again delivered decisive moments, even as younger players announced themselves with authority and composure.
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target=_blank>Super Eagles: A fourth AFCON beckons
By Douglas Baye-Osagie 1. It’s safe to say that after watching the first-round fixtures in the ongoing 35th African Cup of Nations in Morocco, Nigerian fans can start dreaming. Eric Chelle’s team has not only put their opponents to the sword, they’ve been swashbuckling and full of variety in tactics and execution. 2. First, we
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target=_blank>Super Eagles: A fourth AFCON beckons
It’s safe to say that after watching the first-round fixtures in the ongoing 35th African Cup of Nations in Morocco, Nigerian fans can start dreaming. Eric Chelle’s team has not only put their opponents to the sword, they’ve been swashbuckling and full of variety in tactics and execution.
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target=_blank>Strasbourg’s Rosenior coy on Chelsea speculation
Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior — reportedly the first choice target to replace Enzo Maresca at Chelsea — said on Friday that he was taking no “notice” of the rumours.
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target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Super Eagles dealt injury blow ahead of Mozambique clash
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have suffered a setback on the injury front ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 round of 16 encounter against Mozambique.
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target=_blank>Guardiola reaffirms City contract as Maresca speculation builds
The long-serving City manager, 54, said last month he intended to see out his contract at City, which runs until the end of the 2026/27 season.
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target=_blank>You won’t get Guardiola – Cundy names manager Chelsea should appoint as Maresca’s replacement
Former Chelsea player, Jason Cundy, has urged his old club to consider Oliver Glasner from Crystal Palace as their next manager following the dismissal of Enzo Maresca. Cundy is confident that Glasner has proven himself as an outstanding manager capable of succeeding in the Premier League. Chelsea is on the lookout for a new permanent
You won’t get Guardiola – Cundy names manager Chelsea should appoint as Maresca’s replacement
target=_blank>EPL: Ola Aina returns for Nottingham Forest
Nigeria defender Ola Aina will return to action for Nottingham Forest against Aston Villa on Saturday (today) after his injury layoff, DAILY POST reports. Aina sustained a hamstring injury, while on international duty with Nigeria in September 2025. The 29-year-old returned to training last November but head coach Sean Dyche opted not to rush him
EPL: Ola Aina returns for Nottingham Forest
target=_blank>EPL: How Chelsea players reacted to Maresca’s sack
Chelsea winger, Pedro Neto, has said members of the squad are “all upset” after the club sacked Enzo Maresca. Maresca parted ways with the Blues on New Year’s Day. The Italian’s departure follows a breakdown in communication with the club’s hierarchy. His last game in charge was the 2-2 draw with Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge
EPL: How Chelsea players reacted to Maresca’s sack
target=_blank>AFCON: Nigeria’s Super Eagles emerge as most potent attacking team
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have emerged as the most potent attacking team in the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, tournament in Morocco. This was disclosed by CAF’s official website ahead of the AFCON Round of 16 starting on Saturday. The Super Eagles finished Group C with maximum nine points,
AFCON: Nigeria’s Super Eagles emerge as most potent attacking team
target=_blank>Transfer: Liverpool secure signing of Ifeanyi Ndukwe
Liverpool have agreed on a deal to sign 17-year-old Austrian centre-back, Ifeanyi Ndukwe for the summer of 2026. According to Fabrizio Romano, there has been an agreement in place between both parties, valid from July. Ndukwe will be joining the Premier League giants from the Austria Wien Academy after the club accepted the Reds’ proposal.
Transfer: Liverpool secure signing of Ifeanyi Ndukwe
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: CAF names Cameroonian officials for Super Eagles vs Mozambique
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has appointed Cameroonian officials for the Super Eagles Round of 16 fixture against the Mambas of Mozambique, DAILY POST reports. Abdou Abdel Mefir will be the centre referee for the highly anticipated encounter. Mefir will be assisted by Elvis Noupoue and Carine Atezambong. Monday’s encounter is slated for the
AFCON 2025: CAF names Cameroonian officials for Super Eagles vs Mozambique
target=_blank>NNL: Sunshine Stars target winning start in second stanza
Sunshine Stars head coach, Olarewaju Ale, has expressed confidence that his team will kick-start the second stanza of the Nigeria National League, NNL, season with a win. The Owena Waves will trade tackles with Beyond Limits FA in their opening game of the second round at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne on Saturday. Ale
NNL: Sunshine Stars target winning start in second stanza
target=_blank>EPL title: Sunderland boss, Le Bris pinpoints difference between Man City, Arsenal
Sunderland manager, Regis Le Bris, has highlighted the difference between Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal and Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. He thinks Arsenal are better at scoring goals after the 0-0 draw between Manchester City and Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Thursday night. Before then, Arsenal had beaten Aston Villa 4-1 at home on Tuesday,
EPL title: Sunderland boss, Le Bris pinpoints difference between Man City, Arsenal
target=_blank>Arsenal recall two players from loan
Arsenal have recalled two of their players – Cecily Wellesley-Smith and Naomi Williams – from loan. The Gunners disclosed this in a post on their website on Friday. Wellesley-Smith and Williams have been recalled after spending the first half of this season out on loan. Wellesley-Smith joined the Leicester City Women team on loan in
Arsenal recall two players from loan
target=_blank>EPL: Sutton predicts Man City vs Chelsea, Bournemouth against Arsenal, other fixtures
Former Chelsea star, Chris Sutton has predicted the Premier League match-day 20 taking place this weekend in England. Aston Villa will host Nottingham Forest in an early kick-off on Saturday afternoon. On Saturday evening, Bournemouth will welcome Premier League leaders, Arsenal, while Wolves will face West Ham United. On Sunday, Manchester United will clash with
EPL: Sutton predicts Man City vs Chelsea, Bournemouth against Arsenal, other fixtures
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