GOtv Boxing Night 30: Olowu Gets New Opponent For WABU Title Fight

National welterweight title holder, Taiwo “Gentle Boy” Olowu, will now face off with Alidu Sulemana of Ghana, for the West African Boxing Union (WABU) super welterweight title at GOtv Boxing Night 30. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by Flykite Productions, the organisers of the premier boxing event. Olowu was billed to fight Ghanaian boxer, Michael Ansah, …

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Peak Sporting Fest to Unfold on GOtv This December

Some of the most anticipated sporting events happen in December. From the intriguing lineup of games in the Premier League to the competitive NBA clashes and the heated rivalry between pugilists at the GOtv Boxing Night, iconic moments are bound to emerge. Gear up to enjoy all of these moments and more with friends and family this festive season. Here …

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GOtv Boxing Night 30: Iwatt, Azeez in War of Words

Sifon “Best” Iwatt and Saheed Azeez, who are billed to fight for the national super flyweight title at GOtv Boxing Night 30, have been trading boasts. Both boxers will battle for the first title of their professional careers, at the event boxing fiesta, slated for the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, on December 26. Iwatt, whose impressive performance was lustily cheered …

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Netizens Excited As CAF Tweets In Yoruba, Igbo

A host of Nigerian X users are taking pleasure from the posts of the Confederation of African Football after the football governing body tweeted in some local languages of the country. CAF joined a host of other people across the world in celebrating Nigerian trio Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala and Chiamaka Nnadozie after they were recognised as the best players …

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Turkish Club President Resigns After Attacking Referee

President of Turkey’s Ankaragucu football club, Faruk Koca, has resigned following his attack on a referee during a match late Monday. The top-flight SuperLig indefinitely suspended matches and a court placed Ankaragucu club president, Faruk Koca, and two others in pre-trial detention for “injuring and threatening a public official”. Images of Monday night’s incident showed Koca rushing onto the pitch …

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Drogba Cheers Osimhen, Oshoala On CAF 2023 Win

Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba, has congratulated Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala on their victory in the Confederation of African Football awards 2023. Sharing photos of Osimhen and Oshoala on his Instagram account on Tuesday to celebrate their wins, Drogba wrote,  “Long live the new King and Queen of Africa #victorosimhen9 #asisat_oshoala #caf_online “Congratulations my Nigerian people, we are waiting for you …

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VIDEO: Osimhen Hails Amunike After Winning CAF Player Of The Year Award

The 2023 Africa Men’s Player of the Year, Victor Osimhen, has hailed Nigerian legend, Emmanuel Amunike, who tutored him as a U-17 player and paved the way for his illustrious career. Osimhen thanked Amunike, his mentor, for playing a pivotal role in shaping his career. He said, “Good evening ladies and gentlemen. First of all, I want to say thank …

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GOtv Boxing Night 30: Ansah Vows To Beat Olowu In Front Of Lagos Fans

Hard-punching Ghanaian boxer, Michael Ansah, has vowed to outpunch his Nigerian opponent, Taiwo “Gentle Boy” Olowu, to the West African Boxing Union (WABU) super welterweight title at GOtv Boxing Night 30. Ansah will take on Olowu at the event slated for the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, on December 26. The Ghanaian, who has 23 wins, 12 defeats, and three draws …

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Minister, Foreign Partners, Others Hunt Talents At Obasa Cup

The Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has promised a partnership between the Federal Government and the sporting community in Agege to make the Obasa Cup football tournament a state-wide event. Olawande made the promise at the weekend at the Anwaru-Islam School venue of the final sporting event which began a month ago in honour of the Speaker …

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GOtv Boxing Night 30: ‘I’m coming for revenge against Black Tito,’ says Abisoye

Blessing Abisoye, the female cruiserweight boxer, has vowed to avenge her defeat to Bolatito “Black Tito” Oluwole, when they face each other in a national cruiserweight challenge bout at GOtv Boxing Night 30 on 26 December. In October last year, Abisoye lost to “Black Tito’, via a unanimous decision, setting the stage for a grudge match against her opponent, who …

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