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Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou has joined undisputed heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk in backing Anthony Joshua to defeat Tyson Fury when the British rivals eventually meet, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. …

Nigerian elite athletes have made the ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon their priority race for 2025, with the Jos-based High Altitude Athletics Club targeting multiple top-10 finishes in the half marathon …

The Premier League festive fixture continues with a key match on Monday as Manchester United face Newcastle United at St James’ Park which will be streamed live on Showmax. Despite …

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has hit his prime at Fulham, declaring this campaign will be his most productive yet after matching his best Premier League goal return just halfway …

West Bromwich Albion striker Josh Maja is determined to rediscover his scoring touch ahead of Sunday’s Championship clash with Sheffield United, having failed to find the net in his last …

Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles have secured their place in the 2025 African Nations Championship after a commanding 3-1 victory over Ghana’s Black Galaxies at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo …

Manchester United are prepared to spend £63.3m to sign Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli in January as new manager Ruben Amorim seeks to address his side’s goalscoring problems, PUNCH …

Abuja-based Primal Sporting FC carted home the N50m prize of the maiden Lagos Liga football tournament after beating Applebee FC 9-8 on penalties in a thrilling final at the Mobolaji …

Samuel Chukwueze’s representatives have offered the struggling AC Milan winger to Turkish giants Besiktas, with fellow Super Lig side Trabzonspor also interested in signing the Nigeria international, PUNCH Sports Extra …

African Footballer of The Year Ademola Lookman will aim to end his scoreless streak against Lazio when Serie A leaders Atalanta visit the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday (today), PUNCH Sports …