Ennis overpowers Chukhadzhian to retain IBF welterweight crown
Jaron “Boots” Ennis successfully defended his International Boxing Federation welterweight crown on Saturday, defeating Ukraine’s Karen Chukhadzhian by unanimous decision.
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Liverpool sink Villa to open up five-point Premier League lead
Liverpool opened up a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League as Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah struck in a 2-0 win over Aston Villa.
Ex-Man United chief scout confirms transfer interest as Victor Lindelof claim emerges
Manchester United are reportedly weighing up a move for Sunderland youngster Chris Rigg ahead of the January transfer window.
At seventh PTDOS, group, students canvass support for special athletes
The Rotaract Club, College of Medicine, University of Lagos (MEDILAG), Disability Advocacy Initiative and the Paralympic Institute of Nigeria have called on Nigerians to rally round special athletes by helping them to hone their talents in the least stressful manner.
Nigerian girls’ basketball team battles Kenya, Algeria, two others in test games
Excited by the development, the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) said the invitation came from the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
Super Eagles need ‘clear goal’
The familiarity of working under Kombouare at Nantes is in sharp contrast to Simon’s experience with Nigeria. Since his debut in 2015, he has witnessed numerous coaches come and go, with only Gernot Rohr and Jose Peseiro having any semblance of longevity. The latter’s departure earlier this year has left a void that has yet to be filled permanently.
Dominant Iraq on top as Lagos Valuejet Para Table Tennis Open ends today
The Iraqi team at the ongoing Valuejet Para Table Tennis Open Championship have been the cynosure of all eyes as they bestrode the Molade Okoya Thomas Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, shoving all opposition aside.
Win African Women’s Champions League, get $600,000, CAF tells Edo Queens, others
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has told Edo Queens and the other eight teams that are participating in the African Women’s Champions League, which kicks off this weekend, that they stand to get a princely sum of $600, 000 if they win the competition.