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Boxing: Jake Paul Targets Canelo Alvarez After Tyson Bout
Before Jake Paul squares up against aging boxing legend Mike Tyson on Friday, he called out another icon of the sport, angling to set up a fight against Canelo Alvarez, that in his mind would determine the face of boxing.
Paul wants a…
Osayi Samuel Hits 100 Games At Fenerbahce
Nigeria’s Bright Osayi Samuel has pledged his commitment to Fenerbahce after reaching a milestone 100 appearances for the Turkish Super Lig club in their 4-0 win over Sivasspor on Sunday. The 26-year-old defender joined from QPR in 2021 and…
Usman Ready to Face Rakhmonov After Muhammad’s Withdrawal
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has expressed his readiness to fight Shavkhat Rakhmonov at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on December 7, 2024, after champion Belal Muhammad withdrew due to a foot infection.
Usman’s…
Asisat Oshoala Shines in Debut NWSL Season
Asisat Oshoala’s debut season in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) with Bay FC has been marked by a series of standout achievements, showcasing her as a record-breaking force in women’s soccer.
The 30-year-old Nigerian striker…
WBF President to Attend Agbaje -Japhet Title Fight
World Boxing Federation (WBF) President Howard Goldberg has confirmed he will attend the WBF featherweight world title fight between Nigeria’s Taiwo Agbaje and Tanzania’s Loren Japhet on December 7 at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port…
Anthony Joshua Hits $200M, Among Boxing’s Elite
Anthony Joshua’s career earnings have surpassed $200 million, cementing him as one of boxing’s highest earners and placing him ahead of rivals like Tyson Fury and Gervonta Davis. In 2024 alone, Joshua earned $75 million, ranking just behind…
Victor Osimhen Ready for AFCON Qualifiers After Strong Form
Victor Osimhen has expressed his readiness for the final phase of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. The 25-year-old has been in exceptional form since joining Galatasaray on a season-long loan from…
CHAN 2024: CAF Invites Two Nigerian Officials For Preparatory Course
The Confederation of African Football has released the list of the invited match officials for the preparatory course of the 2024 Championship of African Nations.
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Maikalangu Cup: Nyanya Ward emerges 2024 Champions, wins N2m prize
The Nyanya Ward football team has won N2m grand prize, after beating Wuse Ward 1-0 on penalties to emerge champions in the 2024 edition of the Maikalangu Cup competition.
In the first half of the match held on Sunday evening at…
Nigeria shines at ValueJet para table-tennis tourney
Nigeria has dominated the 2024 Lagos ValueJet Para Table Tennis Open, claiming six gold medals each at the event, which ended on Saturday, November 9 at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos.
The three-day ITTF…