Nigerian Teenage Sensation Wins West African Boxing Union Title
Nigeria’s Raheem Animashaun has become the youngest boxer to claim the West African Boxing Union light-welterweight title, defeating Ghana’s Richman Ashelley in the sixth round. Animashaun, 16, emerged victorious when Ashelley refused to continue in the seventh round at the…
Korea DPR Makes History with Third U20 Women’s World Cup Title
The intensity instigators dominated from start to finish in Bogota with 17-year-old starlet Choe Il-son once again the match-winner as Korea DPR made history with a third Fifa U20 Women’s World Cup title. For much of the past four weeks,…
Libya Appoints New Head Coach for AFCON 2025 Qualifiers
The Libya Football Federation has announced the appointment of Nasser Al-Hadiri as new head coach of the Mediterranean Knights. Al-Hadri will succeed Serbian tactician Milutin Sredojevic, who was dismissed following the team’s poor start to the 2025 Africa Cup of…
TRANSFER: Juventus Ready to Make Move for Super Eagles Star Osimhen
Juventus are planning a move for Nigeria forward, Victor Osimhen when the transfer window reopens in January. According to Rai Sports’ football chief, Paolo Paganini, the Old Lady have lost confidence in Serbian star, Dusan Vlahovic to develop into a…
Mikel Obi Commends Jackson’s Performance Against West Ham
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has expressed his delight at the club’s recent 3-0 victory over West Ham, praising the team’s performance and singling out key players for their contributions. Mikel, who had previously been critical of striker Nicolas…
Peak Honors Nigerian Para Powerlifting Team with Generous Rewards
Nigeria’s leading milk brand, Peak, has rewarded the nation’s para powerlifting athletes who participated in the Paris 2024 Paralympics Games held in France. The athletes — Onyinyechi Mark, Folashade Oluwafemiayo, Esther Nworgu and Bose Omolayo, bagged four of the seven…
CAF Champions League Group Stages: 16 Teams Confirmed
There will be a strong South African presence in the CA Champions League group stages after all the preliminary rounds were completed this weekend. Both Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates, of course, booked their places with comfortable aggregate wins over…
NPFL Champions Enugu Rangers Miss Out on CAF Champions League Group Stage
Enugu Rangers were eliminated from the CAF Champions League after losing 3-1 away to Angolan club Sagrada Esperanca on Sunday, leaving Nigeria with no representative in the group stage. Rangers went out 3-2 on aggregate after building a one-goal lead…
Enyimba Progress to CAF Confederation Cup Group Stage
Enyimba progressed into the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup after a 3-2 penalty shootout win against Burkina Faso’s Etoile Filante on Sunday. The second preliminary round tie ended 0-0 on aggregate. The People’s Elephant converted three of their…
Eddie Hearn Confirms Joshua-Dubois Rematch Clause
Anthony Joshua swiftly put to bed any notion that retirement might be on the cards after his upset defeat at the hands of Daniel Dubois on Saturday night, hinting instead at a rematch. The 34-year-old was brutally handled by his…