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The Professional Fighters League (PFL) will make its debut in Nigeria with a fight between Nigeria’s Wasi “The Nigerian Jaguar” Adeshina and Spanish star Ignacio “Nacho” Campos. The PFL announced on Friday that the opening match of the PFL Africa will be held in Lagos in June this year. The PFL is a global mixed martial arts organization and one …

Former Arsenal star Paul Merton has predicted Mikel Arteta’s side will be crowned Premier League champions after this weekend’s matches. Arsenal will return to league action when they host Bournemouth at the Emirate Stadium on Saturday. A victory for the Gunners will leave them 12 points clear of Manchester City, who will travel to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea. The …

FIFA has officially announced the appointment of referees for the historic 2026 FIFA World Cup, confirming a record group of referees who will oversee the largest edition of the tournament to date. A total of 52 referees, 88 assistant referees and 30 video match referees have been selected from the six confederations and 50 member associations. The selection follows a …

Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has rejected allegations of corruption following the organisation’s controversial decision to strip Senegal of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and award it to Morocco. Speaking in Morocco on Thursday, Motsepe rejected the allegations raised by Senegalese authorities, insisting that CAF has nothing to hide and remains open to legal scrutiny. …

The Chief Executive Officer of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bola Mogaji, stressed the importance of discipline and concentration as Kwara United Queens officially launched in Ilorin. Mallam Mogaji made this known on Thursday during the inauguration ceremony held at the Club secretariat within the Stadium Complex, Ilorin. The state’s number one sports administrator noted that success in sports …

Post views: 56 By ASEIN OHIS Ademola Olajire is considered one of Nigeria’s most experienced and respected sports journalists, a professional whose name has become synonymous with credibility, excellence and dedication. With a career spanning decades, Olajire has not only chronicled the evolution of Nigerian sport, but has also played an integral role in shaping its narrative, particularly through …

Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle has been accused of not paying attention to Nigerian players playing in top African leagues, regardless of how well they play, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. Since taking over as coach of the Nigerian national team more than a year ago, the coach has only called up the goalkeeping duo of Stanley Nwabali, formerly of Chippa …

Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi has stressed the need for the current squad to be at their best in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Super Eagles are set to navigate through a challenging Group C in the AFCON, where they will face formidable opponents including hosts Cote d’Ivoire, as well as Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau.   …

Mirian Okocha emerged as the featured artist following an intense round of fan voting, taking top honors after her decisive contribution in Uyo. READ ALSO: Nathaniel Idowu-Ajegunle Under-14 League: Final day showdown as Super 4 spots up for grabs The Ibom Angels striker secured the number one spot with 1,039 votes, narrowly edging out Hannah Ibrahim who garnered 985 votes …

Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche was missing in action as Crystal Palace thrashed Fiorentina 3-0 in the first leg of their Europa Conference League quarter-finals on Thursday. The Nigerian international made four appearances in the Conference League for Palace and scored two goals. Also read:Lazio set price for Dele-Bashiru The French striker, who started for the first time since January, …