Following his victory over Speed Darlington in their celebrity boxing match, controversial street-pop artist Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, has set his sights on an even bigger challenge: former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua. “Now that I’ve beaten Speed Darlington, it is only Anthony Joshua I can fight now,” Portable confidently declared to PUNCH
The Taraba State Chapter of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association has awarded the Award of Excellence 2025 to Barrister Churchill Oliseh, the President of FC Ebedei. Presented on April 4th, this award recognizes Barrister Oliseh’s selfless service to humanity through his commitment to developing football at the grassroots level in Nigeria, particularly in Taraba State.
The 5th edition of the esteemed Sportsville awards took place on Thursday at the Eko Club in Surulere, showcasing numerous awardees who stood out like stars. Among the notable recipients was Hajji Gafar Olawale Liameed, the Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), who was a standout figure at the event. He was joined
It was a night of glitz and glamour as the 2025 sportsville awards ceremony took center stage at Eko Club in Lagos on Thursday. The event which attracted several bigwigs in Nigerian sports created a unique atmosphere for camaraderie and felicitation. Twenty-two eminent personalities and corporate organisations were honored with the prestigious Sportsville Special Recognition
2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi was bounced out of the Super Eagles dressing room after Nigeria’s disappointing result at the Godswill Stadium in Uyo. Nigeria was held to a draw by the Warriors of Zimbabwe on Tuesday evening. After the game, Peter Obi was seen in a viral video of him trying to enter the
As the Super Eagles prepare to face the Warriors of Zimbabwe in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Uyo, a lighthearted social media exchange has caught the attention of Nigerian fans. Media personality Toke Makinwa posted about her visit to Uyo, where she was supporting her colleague Ini Edo at an event. Social media
Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah has taken the top spot in the 2026 World Cup qualifying series in Africa, scoring five goals to lead the continent’s top scorers. Salah’s impressive form has propelled Egypt to the top of Group A with 10 points after four fixtures, four points clear of second-placed Guinea-Bissau. Salah shares the top
In the vibrant heart of Africa lies a tale of friendship, curiosity, and cultural exchange. It begins with a question posed by Hassan, a Nigerian friend I met two years ago during the Chengdu Universiade. His inquiry about China’s rapid development sparked a journey that would take me across continents, delving into the depths of
Rivers Angels star Taiwo Afolabi has received praise from a fan, who bestowed upon him the humorous nickname “Hajiya Pocket pass.” The fan’s comment came after Afolabi was spotted celebrating Muslim Friday prayers, showcasing his devotion to her faith. The nickname “Hajiya Pocket pass” is a lighthearted and playful way to acknowledge Afolabi’s skills on
As the country’s economic hardship increases the National Communication Commission (NCC) approved a tariff hike for telecommunications companies two months ago. At the same time, MTN, Airtel and GLO have already sent out memos regarding the price increment in their services. The recent network tariff hike has sent shockwaves through the football community, leaving fans
