Author: Boluwatife Kehinde

‎Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has been awarded the national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. ‎The retired defender announced on Tuesday that he had received the official certificate following Monday’s conferment, describing the recognition as a proud milestone for him and his family. ‎“I am honoured and grateful to His Excellency, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (@officialABAT), for conferring on me the MFR national honour,” Troost-Ekong wrote. ‎“I have been sent the official certificate today following the announcement last night. It’s a very proud moment…

‎Alexander Isak has suffered another major injury setback after undergoing surgery on a fracture to his left leg, Liverpool Football Club have confirmed. ‎The Sweden international was forced off during Saturday’s match against Tottenham after being injured in a challenge from Micky van de Ven shortly after scoring. Isak was unable to continue and was substituted soon after the incident. ‎According to a report by BBC Sport on Tuesday, Liverpool revealed that Isak “successfully underwent surgery” on an ankle injury which included a fractured fibula. While the club has not given an exact return date, the 26-year-old is expected to…

Tanzania head coach Miguel Gamondi has said a victory over Nigeria would be as meaningful as lifting the Africa Cup of Nations, as his team hopes to end their long wait for a first-ever win at the continental tournament. ‎The Taifa Stars will face the Super Eagles on Tuesday in Morocco at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, in what will be only the second AFCON meeting between both nations. Their first encounter came 45 years ago during the 1980 tournament. ‎Tanzania made their AFCON debut in 1980, hosted by Nigeria, but endured a difficult campaign, losing all three group games.…

‎The Anthony Joshua–Jake Paul bout has reignited debate across the global sporting community, following British heavyweight star Anthony Joshua’s sixth-round stoppage of YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on Saturday morning (Nigeria time). ‎New daily Prime reported that Joshua, an Olympic gold medalist and former unified heavyweight champion, was widely expected to overpower Paul, and he delivered on those expectations with a decisive knockout. Yet while the ending was clear, opinions on the fight itself were sharply divided. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:Anthony Joshua, Jake Paul clash at tense Miami weigh-in ‎Several fans and commentators blasted the matchup as a…

Pep Guardiola has warned Manchester City’s players that any festive over-indulgence will come at a cost, revealing they will be weighed on Christmas Day to ensure they return in peak condition. ‎City maintained pressure on league leaders Arsenal with a convincing 3–0 victory over West Ham at the Etihad Stadium. ‎Despite the comfortable win, Guardiola remained characteristically demanding, explaining that his squad had already been monitored before being allowed a short break. ‎“Every player has a target weight,” the City boss said. “They come back on the 25th and I will be there checking how many kilos they’ve gained. I…

Anthony Joshua’s massive payday from his fight against Jake Paul in the United States is set to be heavily reduced by taxes, despite reports that he earned around $92 million from the event. ‎The bout, held in Miami, ended in dominant fashion when Joshua landed a decisive right hand in the sixth round after Paul had taken sustained punishment. ‎ The heavyweight exhibition generated a total prize pool of about $184 million, split evenly between the two fighters, making it the most lucrative contest of Joshua’s career. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:Anthony Joshua, Jake Paul clash at…

‎The Super Eagles of Nigeria have retained their 38th position in the FIFA Men’s World Rankings released in December 2025. ‎As of Monday’s update, Nigeria remains the fifth-highest ranked team in Africa, trailing Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and Algeria. The Super Eagles also kept their November points total of 1,502. ‎Morocco continues to lead the African continent, sitting 11th in the world rankings, while Senegal occupies 19th place globally. Algeria and Egypt are ranked 34th and 35th respectively, with Nigeria following closely at 38th. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:Super Falcons cease to dominate globally, drop to 37th in…

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has expressed his regret to Nigerians following the national team’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. ‎ The Galatasaray striker admitted that missing out on football’s biggest tournament was a huge disappointment for fans across the country. ‎ He spoke ahead of Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match against Tanzania, set to take place in Fès on Tuesday. ‎Osimhen acknowledged the high expectations placed on the team and described the upcoming AFCON as a chance to correct past mistakes. ‎“The expectations are very high, and this AFCON gives us the…

Aston Villa made history with a 2-1 win over Manchester United at Villa Park, securing 10 competitive victories in a row for the first time in over a century. It was just their second win in the last 27 top-flight home meetings against the Red Devils. ‎ Villa created early chances, with Senne Lammens denying John McGinn and teenager Ayden Heaven producing a last-ditch block to stop Ollie Watkins. Ian Maatsen also tested United from a corner, with Morgan Rogers’ flick narrowly missing the target. ‎United grew into the game, with Benjamin Šeško forcing Emiliano ‎ Martínez into a save,…

‎ As Egypt will kick off their campaign against Zimbabwe on Monday, Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has insisted that Mohamed Salah remains completely focused and highly motivated ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, despite ongoing questions about his future at Liverpool. ‎Egypt has been drawn in Group B alongside South Africa and Angola, with all of their group-stage matches set to take place in Agadir. ‎According to AFP, Hassan praised Salah’s attitude in training, saying the forward has shown remarkable enthusiasm since joining the national team camp. Read the related story on New Daily Prime: AFCON 2025: Davido stakes…