Hearn talks up Joshua, Wilder fight

Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has outlined Anthony Joshua’s next options as he eyes up a heavyweight world title or a potential shot against one of the biggest names in the division, following on from his impressive performances under Ben Davison. Joshua teamed up with Davison ahead of his showdown with Otto Wallin in December […]

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Ikpeba backs Finidi to utilise NPFL stars

Former African Footballer of The Year Victor Ikpeba is optimistic newly appointed Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, will use his knowledge of the country’s domestic league to maximum effect by giving the Nigeria Premier Football League opportunities in the national side, The PUNCH reports. Ikpeba, a member of the Nigerian Football Federation Technical Committee that […]

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Nigerian officials for CAF Confederation Cup duty

Secretary-General of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Mohammed Sanusi will serve as match commissioner for the CAF Confederation Cup semi-final second-leg encounter between Dreams FC of Ghana and Egypt’s Zamalek. Another Nigerian, Chukwudi Callistus Chukwujekwu will serve as the referee assessor. The encounter is slated for the Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi, Ghana, on Sunday. Dreams […]

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PSG ready to pay €120m for Osimhen

English Premier League trio Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are all looking likely to miss out on Napoli’s Victor Osimhen as French giants Paris Saint-Germain have decided to pay the €120m release clause in the Nigerian’s current contract, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. After a successful four-year spell at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, the Nigeria international is expected […]

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Onakoya worthy chess ambassador, says NCF boss

President of the Nigeria Chess Federation, DIG Sani Mohammed (retd.), has congratulated the new Guinness World Record holder for the longest chess marathon, Tunde Onakyoya, following his record-breaking chess feat, describing him as a great chess ambassador, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Onakoya broke the 56 hours, nine minutes and 37 seconds achieved in 2018 by Norwegians Hallvard Haug […]

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Boxing community donates N.4m for ailing coach

The boxing community has rallied behind coach Lasisi Mayowa, affectionately known as Coach Mayor, by donating a total of N402,000 to aid his medical treatment, The PUNCH reports. Mayowa, a revered figure in the boxing fraternity, is currently undergoing treatment for a severe kidney problem at the University College Hospital in Ibadan, after being transferred […]

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