By Segun Adeyinka, The AFC (African Fighting Championship) World Series is set to feature a historic 100 mixed martial arts (MMA) fights in Lagos, Nigeria. The championship is scheduled to take place from September 11-14, 2025. This event is sanctioned by the Nigerian MMA Federation (NMMAF), the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Lagos State Sports […]

Nigeria’s hopes of a direct qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup were dealt a significant blow on Tuesday as the Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa in a tense Group C qualifier at the Free State Stadium. The result leaves Nigeria’s World Cup fate hanging in the balance, with […]

By Wale Babatunde UYO, NIGERIA – In a crucial pre-match press conference ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda, Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong expressed confidence and determination, stating, “We’ll do our best to make our supporters proud against Rwanda.” The highly-anticipated match, which will take place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, […]

By Samuel Uzo The world of combat sports is abuzz with the tantalizing possibility of a boxing match between YouTube sensation-turned-pro boxer Jake Paul and former WBC Heavyweight Champion, Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder. While the fight has yet to be officially announced, recent comments from Wilder suggest that he is more than open to […]

When he walked out at Emirates Stadium for the first time as a Gunner ahead of our game against Leeds United, Ebere Eze could be forgiven for taking a lingering look at a certain spot of our home. A boyhood Gooner, the England winger spent five years in our academy before being released aged 13, […]

According to report, Eberechi Eze is set to join Arsenal in a deal that could be worth up to £67.5 million. The deal is said to be a guaranteed £60 million, with an additional £7.5 million in add-ons. This transfer comes after Arsenal reportedly hijacked a move that Tottenham Hotspur had seemingly agreed upon. Tottenham […]

By Victor Okoye Nigerian gymnasts have excelled at the Centurion Gymnastics Centre Club Competition in South Africa, with NLNG RA Gymnastics Club emerging as the country’s standout team. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the championship, held in Centurion, Pretoria from Aug. 15 to 16, featured no fewer than 250 gymnasts from clubs […]

This week is for Benjamin Sesko’s future Manchester United also approached his camp to ask for deal conditions. Newcastle also presented their project to Šeško few weeks ago, ready to bid if Sesko accepts. Sesko, expected to decide his future soon.

By Chimezie Anaso Zeus Sports Ltd has announced plans to stage Nigeria’s biggest boxing event with the World Boxing Federation (WBF) in Anambra. Emmanuel Emenogu, a renowned sports promoter, said this while speaking with sports journalists in Awka on Friday. Emenogu said the heavyweight boxing match christened the “Solution Bout” would feature Nigeria’s own Taiwo […]

Rob Stevens, Nigeria bid for a record-extending 10th continental title when they face hosts Morocco in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) on Saturday. Both sides are unbeaten and the West Africans have only conceded one goal in five matches on their journey to the 21,000-capacity Olympic Stadium in Rabat. […]