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Punch
Oshoala, DJ Cuppy, others back Joshua after defeat
British-Nigerian heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua lost in Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk via split decision early on Sunday morning at the King Abdullah Sports Arena in Jeddah with Usyk retaining his IBF, IBO, WBA and WBO titles.
Centurion Iwobi revels in Everton milestone
Alex Iwobi has expressed his delight after making his 100th appearance for Everton during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest at Goodison Park.
Gotv Boxing Night 26: Abuchi, Ogunbunmi win N1.5m
Light welterweight boxers, Bartholomew Abuchi and Yusuf ogunbunmi, Saturday, won N1.5m for emerging the best boxer and runner-up respectively at GOtv Boxing Night 26. The night-bout boxing show took place at the Molade Okoya Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.
The Nation
Tearful Joshua rues loss to Usyk
A tearful Anthony Joshua rued his second straight defeat to Oleksandr Usyk after the supremely talented Ukrainian fought back to retain his world heavyweight titles in Saudi Arabia yesterday.
Osimhen nets 30th goal for Napoli
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen yesterday netted his 30th goal for Napoli when the Partenopei trashed monza 4-0 at the Stadio Maradona in a Serie A clash.
Pinnick talks tough against NFF statutes violators
Outgoing President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick at the weekend warned that incorrigible violators of the FIFA-approved NFF statutes risk several sanctions, which could include and may not be limited to an outright ban from participation in the beautiful game.
Dignitaries storm Osogbo for Ogunjobi Cup final as Remo starts win trophy
The football dignitaries, yesterday, stormed the Ataoja School of Science football pitch to witness the final match of the Taiwo Ogunjobi Memorial Cup competition.
The First Royal Times
Amaju Pinnick ends an era, won’t seek another re-election
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has revealed he will not be seeking re-election for a third term in office when his tenure expires on September 30.
2022: Nigeria’s best ever Commonwealth Games
When Team Nigeria left the shores of the country to participate in the just concluded Commonwealth Games in Birmigham in the United Kingdom , nobody am Nigeria proved bookmakers wrong.
The Nigerian Xpress
Sunday Dare: Three years of progress in Nigeria’s youth and sports sectors.
The remark by Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi okowa, on the performance of Youth and Sports Minister, Chief Sunday Dare, in the last three years as delivered in Asaba, Delta State capital on the night of July 7, 2022 at the official unveiling of Delta 2022 National Sports Festival Mascot may not have been exhaustive with regard to the feats that Dare has garnered so far in the saddle.
NFF Election: I have what it takes to move
Nigerian football forward -Peterside Idah
With few weeks to the September 30th election into the board of Nigeria Football Federation, one of the top contenders to the Presidency of the football house and ex-international, Peterside Idah says he is the most qualified person to occupy the exalted position.
Pro-wrestling President harps on corporate support
President of Nigeria (pro-Wrestling) Federation , Chief John Uche has appealed for corporate support for the revival of the atsman game in the country.
Betsy Obaseki women’s football tournament draw holds September 6
The draw for the 2nd edition of the Betsy Obaseki Women’s football tournament would hold September 6 in Benin.
New Telegraph
South Atlantic Petroleum Features Tennis serves-off tomorrow
The second edition of the South Atlantic Petroleum (sapetro) Junior Tennis Championship is set to start at the prestigious Lagos Lawn Tennis club.
Fresh crisis looms as Pinnick vows to ban statutes violators
Another vista may open in the simmering crisis rocking the Nigeria Football federation (NFF) as president, Amaju Pinnick threatened to ban ‘incorrigible’ violators of the FIFA-approved NFF statutes.
Anthony Joshua cries after deat to Usyk
Amid tears rolling down his cheeks Anthony Joshua, said it was really hard for him to say he was proud of himself after his heavyweight boxing bout loss to Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday night.
Vanguard
Edwards shocks Usman with incredible head kick KO at UFC 278
Leon Edwards delivered one of the most iconic moments in UFC history to flatline Kamaru Usman with a head kick and dethrone the formidable welterweight champion.
Daily Sun
Mendy names Enyeama among Africa’s greatest goalkeepers
Chelsea FC’s number one gloves Edouard Mendy has included Nigerian hero Victor Enyeama on his list of the four greatest African goalkeepers of all time.
Lampard hails ‘fantastic’ Iwobi
Everton coach, Frank Lampard, has hailed Nigerian winger, Alex iwobi’s ‘fantastic’ performance against Nottingham Forest in their Premier League home game on Saturday.
Brume, three others through to Budapest
The performances of Nigerian women at the just concluded Commonwealth Games in Birmingham have earned them placements at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest.
Birmingham 2022: Weightlifting President thanks Federation Board members , athletes for support
The President, Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, NWF, Abdul Ibrahim has expressed appreciation to the Federal Government through the Ministry of youth and Sports, Board Members of the federation as well as the athletes for their massive support before and during the just concluded 2022 Commonwealth games held in Birmingham, England.
Sporting Life
Joshua felt anxiety, shame
Anthony Joshua felt ashamed and anxious after his emotions took over in a bizarre post-fight rant.
Mane score BRACE
Sadio Mane scored his first Bundesliga brace as Bayern munich cruised to a 7-0 win in Bochum.
Edwards shocks Kamaru
Saturday night hosted a huge night of fighting , and fans also witnessed a big shock as Britain’s Leon Edwards reigned supreme and captured the UFC welterweight title. The 30-year old was a massive underdog heading into the championship bout with the mighty Kamaru Usman at UFC 278 in Salt lake, Utah.
Osimhen nets two goals in two games
Nigeria international Victor Osimhen scored his second goal of the season as Napoli threshed newly promoted monza 4-0 in an Italia Serie A game played yesterday at the Diego Maradona Stadium in Naples.
Victor Moses’ recovery going well,… Nigerian now in Rehab
Spartak Moscow, through their media chief Dmitry Zelenov, have provided an update on the recovery of 2013 Africa Cup of nations-winning winger Victor Moses.
Tribune
Mekon FC wins Anambra Independent Football League
Mekon Football Club of Umanze on Saturday emerged winners of the Season six edition of the Anambra Independent Football League (AIFL).
Injury rules Jamilu Collins out of season
Cardiff City have confirmed that Super Eagles Defender, Jamilu Collins , has suffered an injury that will keep him out of action for the rest of the season.
UFC welterweight title: I’ll bounce back –Usman
Nigeria’s Kamaru Usman is confident he will bounce back after losing his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight title at UFC 278 to Britain’s leon Edwards.
Joshua regrets furious reaction to loss
Anthony Joshua, British-Nigerian boxer on Saturday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia apologized over a strange reaction after a narrow loss to Usyk.
This Day
Remo Stars win Maiden Taiwo Ogunjobi U15 Tourney
Remo Stars FC Cadet team defeated their Osun State counterparts 1-0 to lift the maiden Western Nigeria Football Forum’s Taiwo Ogunjobi Memorial U-15 Tournament.
