From passionate fans standing in the Newspaper’s stand every morning to get a cue of what is being reported about their favorite teams and players to large raucous gatherings in viewing centers to watch their team in action, sports has since held the power for unity and peace.
Here are headlines of published selected top Nigerian Newspapers.
DailySun
Amusan shifts focus to Zurich…hopes for Diamond League encore
Barely 24 hours after her golden triumph at the ISTAF Berlin, Nigeria’s golden girl, Tobi Amusan says she’s shifting attention to the Letzigrund stadium in anticipation of an encore as the Diamond League train stops in Zurich on Thursday.
Super Falcons Confront USA Again
Nigeria and USA senior Women national teams clash in Washington DC today in the second of a two match tour of the United States by the nine times African Champions.
Napoli sweats over Victor Osimhen’s fitness
Napoli star, Victor Osimhen trained separately from the rest of the team this morning due to a muscle issue so he is in doubt for Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Liverpool.
Punch
New FIBA Rule Hands D’Tigers Olympic Boost
National men’s basketball team, D’Tigers have been handed a lifeline of playing at the 2024 Olympics scheduled for Paris, the punch reports.
MerryBet 5Stars League enters knockout phase
Eight teams have secured their places in the knockout round of the 2022 Lagos Regional phase of the MerryBet 5Stars Premier League
Osimhen still on United Radar
Nigerian forward, Victor Osimhen is still on Manchester United’s radar for the January transfer window as they remain determined to get their man, punch sports extra reports.
Betsy Obaseki Promises hitch-free women’s tourney
Betsy Obaseki, wife of the Edo State governor has expressed the state’s readiness to host the second edition of the women’s football tournament in her honor which holds in Benin City from September 7 to 17.
This Day
Essien Picks Form, To run for NFF election
Owner of Nigeria National league side, FC One Rocket Otuekong Nse Essien has declared his interest to run for the one of the coveted seats in the Nigerian Football Federation ahead of the 2022 NFF elections on September 30.
Falcons Battle World Champions US Again
Nigeria and USA clash in Washington DC on Tuesday (today) in the second of a two match tour of the United States by the nine times women African Champions.
You’re match fit, fight me, Fury Teases Joshua
Tyson Fury has said that an all British Clash with Anthony Joshua is still possible despite the latter loosing his title rematch to Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk last month.
De Boer Hails Calvin Bassey, Says He’s Unstoppable
The Dutch football legend, Ronald De Boer has hailed young Super Eagles defender saying he loves how quickly the Nigerian has settled at Ajax.
The Nation
UCL: Injured Osimhen doubtful for Liverpool
The possibility of seeing Victor Osimhen in action for Napoli against Liverpool in tomorrow’s UEFA champions League match hangs in the balance with injury concerns over the Nigeria international.
Waldrum Wants top friendlies for Falcons
Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum insisted that the senior women’s national team must face opponents such as the United States to compete with the best in the world.
Nigeria Walked over at ITTF World Championships in Algiers
Nigeria failed to show up for the qualifying event for the 2023 ITTF World team championships after the men and women’s team were walked over at the ongoing 2022 ITTF Africa Senior Championships taking place in Algiers.
Buhari to open Navy sports complex in Lagos
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday inaugurate the Nigerian Navy (NN) sports complex in Lagos.
New Telegraph
CHAN ouster: We lacked support against Ghana – Eagles B Captain
Captain of the Super Eagles B team, Tope Olusesi has lamented the team’s ouster from the 2023 African Nations Championships in Algeria after losing to the Black Galaxies of Ghana at the weekend on penalties at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja.
We educate our athletes enough to stay clean – AFN
The technical director of the Athletic Federation of Nigeria, Samuel Onileku has said the federation has been doing enough to educate the athletes against taking a banned substances and always stay clean.
Okunbo invitational golf tournament tees-off today
The Kingsley Okunbo at 60 invitational golf tournament (Pro-Am) will tee-off from Tuesday September 6 through Saturday September 10 at the prestigious Benin Club Golf section (BCGS) golf course, GRA, Benin City, Edo State.
Daily Independent
Why Lagos is Backing Akinwunmi For NFF Presidency – Omotoso
The Lagos State government is backing the candidacy of Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi for the presidency of Nigeria football on the promise that Akinwunmi will replicate the excellent status that the State is noted for in Nigerian football.
ISTAF Berlin 2022 Win Excites Amusan
World record holder Tobi Amusan has expressed her excitement at winning the women’s 100m hurdles at the Internationales Stadionfest (ISTAF) 2022 Berlin meeting on Sunday in a time of 12.45 seconds.
