AFCON 2025: Super Eagles’ bonuses released, no more delays – FG
The Minister of State for Finance, Mrs Doris Uzoka-Anite, says administrative processes for Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 match bonuses have been successfully streamlined. Uzoka-Anite disclosed this in a post on her official X handle on Thursday, addressing concerns over delayed…
Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria crash
The British heavyweight sustained injuries in a car crash that killed two of his friends. Anthony Joshua holds his gloved fists to his head after a boxing match Authorities believe Anthony Joshua and the others were speeding and had burst…
Jake Paul Announces Retirement from Boxing After Loss to Anthony Joshua
Social media star-turned-boxer Jake Paul has announced his retirement from professional boxing, according to sources close to the fighter. The decision follows Paul’s devastating defeat to former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua, a bout that reportedly prompted serious reflection on…
CAF Confirms AFCON Will Move to Four-Year Cycle After 2027 Edition
CAF President Patrice Motsepe reveals that the AFCON will shift to a four-year cycle. After the AFCON 2027 in Uganda 🇺🇬, Kenya 🇰🇪 and Tanzania 🇹🇿, the continental competition will be played the following year in 2028, 2032, 2036 etc.
Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in sixth round of heavyweight bout
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua knocked out YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in their controversial Netflix-backed bout in Miami. Two-time world champion Joshua made hard work of defeating his vastly less experienced opponent on Friday night, but finally made his superior…
Greg Biffle, family die in plane crash; NASCAR legend was 55
Greg Biffle, one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers who became known in his later years for his humanitarian work, died along with three family members in a plane crash Thursday. He was 55. Officials said seven people died in the…
Australian Paralympic long jump medallist Hum dies aged 32
Australian Para-athlete Nicholas Hum, who won a long jump bronze medal at the Tokyo Paralympic Games in 2021, has died at the age of 32. Hum made his international debut at the 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships and competed in…
Court Orders PSG to Pay Mbappé €61m Over Unpaid Salaries, Bonuses
Real Madrid and France captain Kylian Mbappé has been awarded €61m after a Paris labour court ruled in his favour in a long-running financial dispute with his former club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The ruling was delivered on Tuesday by the…
Lionel Messi’s India Visit Ends in Controversy After Fan Protest
Angry fans attending Lionel Messi’s tour of India ripped up seats and threw items towards the pitch after his appearance at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium. Thousands of adoring supporters had paid up to 12,000 rupees (£100; $133) to catch a…
Super Eagles Star Osimhen Crowned GQ Türkiye Sportsman of the Year
Victor Osimhen won Sportsman of the Year at the 2025 GQ Türkiye Men of the Year Awards. On Wednesday night, Osimhen was given the esteemed honor in a lavish ceremony. The Nigerian international received recognition for his role in…