Month: December 2025
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Nigeria National League
Akwa United Secure Big Away Win Over First Bank in Lagos
Akwa United FC gave their fans an early Christmas gift after recording an impressive 3-1 away victory over First Bank…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Okoye Apologises After Early Red Card in Udinese’s 5–1 Loss to Fiorentina
Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has apologised to fans, teammates and the club’s management after his early red card played a…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Runjaic Defends Okoye After Udinese’s Heavy Defeat to Fiorentina
Udinese head coach Kosta Runjaic has refused to blame Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye for his side’s 5–1 defeat to…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
NPFL Matchday 18 Delivers Thrills Across the Country
Matchday 18 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) produced exciting games across different centres, with teams battling hard for…
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9ja Flavour
NFF to Honour William Troost-Ekong After AFCON 2025
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed plans to hold a ceremonial send-off for former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong…
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Volleyball
Kings Knight Spikers Crowned Champions at Edison Volleyball Foundation–AKSVA End-of-Year Challenge
Kings Knight Spikers were crowned champions of the Edison Volleyball Foundation/Academy and Akwa Ibom State Volleyball Association (AKSVA) End-of-Year 4-Aside…
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AFCON
AFCON 2025: Hosts Morocco Beat Comoros 2–0 in Opening Match
Hosts Morocco made a winning start to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a comfortable 2–0 victory over…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Daniel Daga Maintains Innocence as Investigation Raises Questions Over Norway Allegation
Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has continued to maintain his innocence after being charged with an alleged sexual assault in…
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Nigeria National League
NNL: Akwa United Target Away Victory in Lagos
Akwa United arrived in Lagos on Saturday night on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo ahead of their Nigeria National…
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9ja Flavour
Akwa Ibom U-15 Clinch Bronze at CDS Tournament as Sports Commissioner Applauds Team
The Akwa Ibom State U-15 football team emerged third-place winners at the 2025 Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Boys U-15…
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AFCON
AFCON 2025 Opener: Morocco Look to Start Strong Against Comoros Today
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations gets underway today as hosts Morocco face Comoros in the opening match in Rabat.…
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Football
Arsenal takes three Points at Everton
Arsenal recorded a 1–0 away win against Everton in the Premier League on Saturday, December 20, 2025. The decisive moment…
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Sports Care With the Caretaker
AFCON 2025: Top Five Title Contenders
Africa’s biggest football prize is up for grabs as 24 teams battle for glory at the Africa Cup of Nations…
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AFCON
AFCON 2025: Morocco top early data Projections
A supercomputer model has predicted Morocco as the winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The host nation…
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African Football
CHAN Cancellation Deals Major Blow to African Football
African football has suffered a major blow after the African Nations Championship CHAN was cancelled as confirmed by CAF President…
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AFCON
How Much Will Nigeria Earn if Super Eagles Win 2025 AFCON?
Nigeria’s Super Eagles could earn much more money at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco if they win…
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Football
Liverpool secure 2–1 win over Tottenham
Liverpool claimed a 2–1 Premier League win over Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday. The first half…
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Super Eagles
Oliseh backs Maduka Okoye over 2025 AFCON decision
Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has spoken about Maduka Okoye’s absence from Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 squad. Oliseh said he…
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Football
Newcastle, Chelsea draw after key penalty Call
The main talking point from the 2–2 Premier League draw between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James’ Park is…
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Off the Pitch
William Troost-Ekong Foundation Donates Football Kits to Academies in Akwa Ibom
The William Troost-Ekong Foundation has donated football kits, boots and balls to several grassroots football academies in Akwa Ibom State…
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AFCON
AFCON to Be Held Every Four Years After 2027, CAF Confirms
The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has announced that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)…
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9ja Flavour
Nigeria Women Football League Secures ₦20bn Backing in Historic Toptier Deal
The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) has received a major financial boost following the signing of a landmark investment agreement…
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Boxing
Anthony Joshua Stops Jake Paul with Sixth-Round Knockout in Miami
Anthony Joshua returned to winning ways with a sixth-round knockout victory over Jake Paul in Miami, ending a closely watched…
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Basketball
Nikola Jokic breaks NBA assist Record for centers
Nikola Jokic has become the NBA’s all-time assists leader among centers, surpassing Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar set…
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AFCON
Wilfred Ndidi takes over as Super Eagles Captain
Wilfred Ndidi has been appointed the new captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations…
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9ja Flavour
NSC Confirms Full Approval and Processing of Rewards for Super Eagles, Super Falcons and D’Tigress
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, has confirmed that the long-awaited rewards for Nigeria’s Super…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Ola Aina Returns to Training at Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche has confirmed that Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has returned to team training as he…
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NEWS
Guardiola: City need to be ready for change
Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City must prepare for his eventual departure, acknowledging that he will not remain at the…
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NEWS
Thierry Henry honoured with BBC Sports Award
Thierry Henry’s legendary football career has been formally recognised as the former Arsenal and France forward received the 2025 BBC…
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Boxing
Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua set for long awaited fight
The long-awaited fight is finally here. After months of headlines, debates, and build-up, Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua are just…
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