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Anthony Joshua Links Up With Oleksandr Usyk’s Team Ahead of Jake Paul Fight as He Confirms Split From Coach
Anthony Joshua has revealed that he is working with the Oleksandr Usyk camp for his upcoming fight against Jake Paul. It was announced earlier in the week that the two-time former heavyweight champion will clash with
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Algeria’s Kaylia Nemour Crowned World Champion on Uneven Bars
At just 18 years old, Kaylia Nemour has won her first world title on the uneven bars, after already capturing Olympic gold just months ago.
Representing Algeria, she claimed th
Kingsley Ibeh Calls Out Anthony Joshua: “I’ll Definitely Knock Him Out!”
Anthony Joshua's next opponent? Kingsley Ibeh calls for AJ fight in Nigeria: 'I will definitely knock him out!'
Kingsley Ibeh believes he is the perfect opponent for Anthony Jo
Oluwafemiayo Smashes World Record With 168kg Lift to Win Gold in Egypt
Nigeria’s Folashade Oluwafemiayo has once again etched her name into the history books, breaking her own world record in the women’s over 86kg para-powerlifting event.
The 40-y
Team Brazil Makes History with Landmark Win at E1 Lagos Grand Prix
Team Brazil by Claure Group claimed its first-ever win at the E1 Lagos Grand Prix presented by FirstBank, making history as the inaugural E1 race held on African soil concluded wi
South Africa Win Back-to-Back Rugby Championships After Beating Argentina
South Africa overpowered Argentina at Allianz Stadium to win back-to-back Rugby Championships for the first time.
The 29-27 scoreline does not quite tell the whole story of a w
Crawford Beats Canelo by Unanimous Decision
Terence Crawford moved up two divisions to challenge Canelo Alvarez and scored the biggest win of his career, a unanimous decision victory to win the undisputed super middleweight
Springboks Deliver All Blacks Their Worst-Ever Defeat to Retain the Freedom Cup.
The New Zealand rugby union team suffered their biggest loss ever in a test match on Saturday, with South Africa securing a 43-10 victory over the All Blacks in the Rugby Champion
Tyson and Mayweather Set for Exhibition Fight
Former world champions Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather are set to compete in an exhibition bout next year.
The event will be put on by CSI Sports/Fight Sports but details regar
“2025 could be my last year in boxing” – Anthony Joshua
British boxer, Anthony Joshua, has dropped a big hint that 2025 could be his last year in the sport.
Joshua’s last fight came in September 2024, when he was knocked out by Dani
LIV Golf to Make African Debut with South Africa Tournament in 2026
LIV Golf has announced that it will host its first-ever tournament in South Africa as part of its expanding global calendar. The event is scheduled to take place from March 20–22,
Brou, Okanlawon to Represent Nigeria at 2025 World Fencing Championships in Georgia
Nigeria’s rising fencing stars, Inkosi Brou and Wisdom Okanlawon, are set to compete at the prestigious 2025 World Fencing Championships, scheduled to take place in Tbilisi, Georg
Kamaru Beats Joaquin to Claim First UFC Win since 2021
Kamaru Usman secured a unanimous decision victory over Joaquin Buckley in their UFC main event fight at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Sunday morning.
The 38-year-old former UF
EFC 124: Badat Chokes Out Ogunnoiki in First-Round Title Defense
EFC 124 lit up the World Sports Betting Arena on Thursday night with 13 explosive bouts that delivered brutal finishes, razor-thin decisions, and a statement-making title defence.
26 Fighters Bring the Heat at Electrifying Press Conference for EFC 124 Fight Card
All of the main card athletes competing at EFC 124 were present at the World Sports Betting Arena to kick-off fight week with the official press conference.
With the event deto
Ajagba, Bakole Battle to Controversial Draw in Heavyweight Showdown
Martin Bakole and Efe Ajagba boxed to a contentious majority draw on Saturday night.
The pair met each other in an all-African heavyweight clash on the Canelo Alvarez vs Willia
Nigeria Officially Secures Hosting Rights for 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships
Following the provisional hosting rights granted to Nigeria a few months ago, the Commonwealth Fencing Federation (CFF) has formally awarded the hosting rights for the 2026 Common
Sekeletu Stuns Roets to Become Zambia’s First MMA Champion
Zambia’s Ken ‘The Takeover’ Sekeletu on Thursday emerged victorious in the main event at EFC 121, remaining undefeated to snatch the featherweight title from South Africa’s Roedie
U.S.-Based Teenage Fencer Peluola Akinbamiro Commits to Representing Nigeria
United States-based teenage fencer Peluola Akinbamiro has pledged her allegiance to Nigeria on the international stage.
The 13-year-old student from Fort Bend Fencing Academy i
Nassourdine Imavov Defeats Israel Adesanya at UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia
Israel Adesanya suffered a devastating knockout loss to Nassourdine Imavov in his first fight outside of title contention in nearly six years.
The main event of UFC Saudi Arabi
Israel Adesanya on Renewed Mindset Ahead of UFC Fight Night Clash with Nassourdine Imavov
Israel Adesanya is staying in his own lane.
Next week, the two-time UFC middleweight champion returns to action against fellow top-five-ranked athlete Nassourdine Imavov in&nbs
Nigeria Secures Historic First Win at U-19 Women’s Cricket World Cup
The Junior Female Yellow-Greens of Nigeria secured a two-run victory over New Zealand at the 2025 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia.
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Deontay Wilder Retires From Professional Boxing, According to Michael Benson
The famous 'Bronze Bomber' would have 'hung up his gloves', thus giving priority to his family and business
Boxing journalist Michael Benson posted on his 'X' account (formerly
UFC Saudi Arabia Card Revealed With Israel Adesanya In The Main Event
Israel Adesanya’s return date, opponent, and event are official. The former UFC middleweight champion, now ranked No. 2 in the UFC rankings, will return to the Octagon on February
Juliet Chukwu Wins Bantamweight Championship in South Africa
Juliet Chukwu, who also serves as a Corporal in the Nigerian Police Force, has achieved a remarkable victory by defeating South Africa's Dana Van Wyk to become the EFC Women’s Ban
Lawrence Okolie Secures Brutal First-Round Knockout in Heavyweight Debut
Lawrence Okolie, nicknamed The Sauce, announced his arrival in the heavyweight division in spectacular fashion, securing a brutal first-round knockout victory over Hussein Mu
Adesanya to Headline UFC’s First Saudi Arabia Event
Two-time UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya is set to headline the UFC’s inaugural event in Saudi Arabia, scheduled for February 2025.
The highly anticipated bout will f
Egyptian Teen Amina Orfi Makes Squash History in Singapore
Egyptian Amina Orfi made history in Singapore on Sunday (Nov. 24).
The athlete defeated the women’s world number three and compatriot Hania El Hammamy to win gold at the VITAGE
UFC champion Jon Jones Discovers Nigerian Roots Through DNA Test
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has uncovered a deeper connection to his heritage, with a recent DNA test revealing that he is 42% Nigerian.
Jones, the reigning UFC heavywei
17-year-old Ugo Ugochukwu Wins The Macau Grand Prix
Ugo Ugochuckwu, the Nigerian-American racing driver, has won the 2024 FIA FR World Cup.
The 17-year-old won the crown at the 71st Macau Grand Prix on Sunday.
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Jake Paul Defeats Mike Tyson by Unanimous Decision in Texas Bout
YouTuber-turned-boxer, Jake Paul, has defeated former heavyweight boxer, Mike Tyson, who is more than twice his age.
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Mike Tyson Promises Victory Over Jake Paul Clash
Mike Tyson wasn’t in the mood for talking in the final news conference before the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.
Tyson had terse
Deontay Wilder makes big decision regarding his boxing future
Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has lost four of his last five fights, leading to speculation over his future in boxing.
After two defeats at the hands of T
Anthony Joshua Ranks 3rd Highest Earning Boxers In 2024
British heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has climbed into the ranks of boxing’s top earners, currently sitting in third place, right behind Tyson Fury and Canelo Álvarez.
Ngannou Stops Ferreira in First Round at PFL Main Event
Francis Ngannou made a triumphant return to mixed martial arts with a first-round stoppage of Renan Ferreira at the PFL Super Fights event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Ngannou vs. Ferreira: PFL Battle of the Giants
Francis Ngannou will finally make his highly anticipated return to mixed martial arts against Renan Ferreira.
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Aruna Quadri Withdraws From ITTF Africa Men’s Singles
Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna has withdrawn from the men’s singles event at the ongoing 2024 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa Championships in Addis Ababa owing to a t
Nigerian-born Dauda wins 2024 Mr Olympia, takes home $600,000
Nigerian-born Samson Dauda has clinched the prestigious 2024 Mr. Olympia bodybuilding title, securing the largest prize ever awarded in the sport’s history.
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Joshua suffers another devastating knockout loss
Anthony Joshua’s hopes of reclaiming world heavyweight glory were shattered on Saturday night as he suffered a devastating knockout loss to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium, Sunda
Deontay Wilder’s trainer confirms he won’t retire from boxing and is targeting big fights against Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou
Deontay Wilder is set to ignore pleas to retire and still has his eyes on huge-name fights.
Wilder has suffered a huge decline in the past year, losing to Joseph Parker in Dece
Adesanya Quietly Removed From UFC Rankings
The struggling “Stylebender” has been replaced by Aljamain Sterling on the promotion’s pound-for-pound chart.
Former UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, has been scrubb
Nigeria’s Oluwafemiayo Breaks World Record, Wins Gold at 2024 Paralympics
Nigerian powerlifter, Folashade Oluwafemiayo, on Sunday, won a gold medal in the women’s over 86kg at the ongoing 2024 Paralympics Games in Paris, France.
Oluwafemiayo, who is
Nigeria's Eniola Bolaji wins first medal for Nigeria in Paris
Nigerian para badminton player Mariam Eniola Bolaji defeated her Ukrainian opponent, Oksana Kozyna at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
Bolaji has become the first African athlete to
Du Plessis defeats Israel Adesanya to retain middleweight title
South African fighter, Dricus Du Plessis, has defeated Nigerian-born Israel Adesanya by submission in the fourth round, to retain his middleweight title at the main event at UFC 3
Adesanya Increase Muscle Mass Ahead Of Du Plessis Fight.
Israel Adesanya, the former two-time UFC middleweight champion, has significantly increased his muscle mass and strength as he prepares to face Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305 in Per
Eritrea's Biniam Girmay makes history at Tour de France
Biniam Girmay, the Eritrean cyclist, made history by becoming the first Black African rider to claim victory in a Tour de France stage on Monday.
He crossed the finish li
Enekwechi Wins First Gold Medal For Nigeria In Douala
Enekwechi dominated the shot put competition, launching a throw of 21.20 meters to set a new Championships Record.
Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, who recently clinched his fourth conse
Israel Adesanya Announces Next Fight at UFC 305 in Australia
Israel Adesanya gets his grudge match at UFC 305.
Israel Adesanya has announced that he will be fighting Dricus du Plessis for the middleweight title at UFC 305 in Perth, Austr
Nigerian Sprinters Shine at New York Grand Prix
Nigerian athletes Favour Ofili and Udodi Onwuzurike emerged victorious at the USTAF New York Grand Prix on Sunday, held at Icahn Stadium.
Ofili clinched the women's 100m title
Sport Nigeria Unveils Bold Initiative for African Sports Industry with Upcoming Investment Summit
Sport Nigeria Ltd/Gte, a pioneering organization dedicated to revolutionizing the sports industry in Nigeria, has announced plans to host the "Sports Africa Investment Summit" in
Hagos Gebrhiwet Makes History with Second-Fastest 5,000 Meters Ever
Hagos Gebrhiwet's storming run, becoming the 2nd fastest man in the history of the men's 5000m at the Oslo Diamond League!
At the Diamond League meeting in Oslo, Norway, Gebrhi
Cedric Doumbe demolishes Jaleel Willis in first round.
Cédric Doumbé Bounces Back with Impressive First-Round Knockout at Bellator Paris.
Doumbe proved his pre-fight trash talk was more than just hype. He vowed to feed Jaleel Willis a
Tobi Amusan Sets New World-leading Time At Jamaica Invitational
Tobi Amusan Dominates at Jamaica Athletics Invitational
Nigerian superstar Tobi Amusan claimed victory in the women's 100m hurdles at the inaugural Jamaica Athletics Invitational,
Supreme suprised the Ugandan Skate Community with Free Skateboard Decks!
The Supreme, recently made a wonderful gesture by donating free skateboard decks to the Ugandan skate community. This has brought a lot of happiness and excitement to the young sk
Bivol, Yarde, Smith or Pascal? - Joshua Buatsi closes in on world title shot
Long identified as one of the UK’s brightest boxing prospects, Ghanaian born, 2016 Olympic Bronze medalist and British IBF light-heavyweight boxer Joshua ‘Just Business’ Buatsi con
Ghana's Isaac Dogboe Defeats Top American Opponent to Set up World Title Fight
Ghanaian boxer Isaac Dogboe grinds out a splendid split points victory over America's Joet to win the WBO International featherweight title.
A WBC featherweight title eliminator,
Ghana's Isaac Dogboe to fight Joet Gonzalez in Top Rank July 23 show
The World Boxing Organisation (WBO) featherweight title eliminator between Isaac ‘Royal Storm’ Dogboe and America’s Joet Gonzalez has been moved to headline a July 23 Top Rank show
Ghanaian boxer Emmanuel Tagoe says he's ready for Ryan Garcia test
Former International Boxing Organisation (IBO) lightweight champion, Emmanuel ‘Gameboy’ Tagoe, has expressed his readiness for any test from undefeated Ryan Garcia when they go hea
All you need to know about the Emmanuel Tagoe - Ryan Garcia presser ahead of bout
Ryan Garcia (21-0, 18 KOs) of Victorville, CA and Jamestown, Ghana’s Emmanuel “The Gameboy” Tagoe (32-1, 15KOs) hosted their kick-off press conference, today, in Los Angeles at Gol
“It’ll be a war against William Foster III” - Edwin De Los Santos declares ahead of January 7 bout
Edwin De Los Santos will lock horns with William Foster III in an eight-round super featherweight fight on Friday, January 7 at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida.
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