Ogu vows to cement his place on Eagles’ return

By Akeem Lawal

RETURNING Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu has vowed cement his place in the team after handed recall to the national side ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Algeria next month.

Musa scores again, suffers injury scare

By Akeem Lawal

LEICESTER City will be sweating over the fitness of Nigeria international, Ahmed Musa, who was forced out of Sunday’s 1-1 draw away to Tottenham Hotspur.

Ikeme suffers hip injury, doubtful for Algeria tie

By Akeem Lawal

Nigeria has been handed a huge blow ahead of the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Algeria as Super Eagles No. 1 goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme suffered a hip injury during Wolverhampton Wanderers’ 1-1 draw with Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.

Ifeanyi Egwim set for rehabilitation

By Akeem Lawal

Enugu Rangers striker, Ifeanyi Egwim who suffered a leg bone fracture in the final fixture of the NPFL season has been discharged from the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu.

Azpilicueta: Great to have Moses at Chelsea

By Akeem Lawal

CHELSEA full back, Cesar Azpilicueta said it is an honour to have a talented player like Victor Moses at Stamford Bridge.

Troost-Ekong nominated for best defender award in Norway

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong has been nominated for the best defender award in the Norwegian Tippeligaen following his outstanding performance for FK Haugesund this season.

Larry Ekundayo targets big fights after joining Team MGM

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA and African Boxing Union Welterweight Champion, Larry 'The Natural' Ekundayo is already looking forward to big fights after signing a management deal with Team MGM.

Bet9ja NLO Super 8: Enyimba Feeders, FRSC play to thrilling draw

.As Papilo defeat Bida Lions

Enyimba Feeders FC of Aba, snatched a vital point from Federal Road Safety Corps Football Club of Abuja, in the opening game of the Bet9ja Nationwide League One Super 8 opener.

Troost-Ekong dedicates goal to his 91year old grandpa

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong has dedicated his goal for FK Haugesund last weekend to his grandfather, Pa Willem Troost.

Odemwingie joins Rotherham United on short-term deal

By Akeem Lawal

ROTHERHAM United have completed the signing of Nigeria striker Peter Osaze Odemwingie on a deal until January, subject to FA and EFL ratification.

Enyimba Feeders to battle FRSC in Bet9ja NLO Super 8 opener

Bet9ja Nationwide League One Super eight competition will kick off on Tuesday with interesting fixtures to be decided in the cracker billed for Agege Stadium, Lagos.

'Masked-man' Balogun glad to be back from injury

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIAN international, Leon Balogun says he is happy to be back in action again after featuring for FSV Mainz 05 last weekend.

Musa dedicates first EPL goal to wife

.He now understands Premier League – Ranieri

By Akeem Lawal

Nigeria international, Ahmed Musa has dedicated his first goal in the English Premier League to his wife, Jamila.

Abandoned match: J.Atete, ABS ordered to play remaining 11 minutes

THE Nigeria Football Federation appeal committee has overturned the decision of Organizing and Disciplinary (O&D) Committee of the Nigeria National League (NNL) on the abandoned tie between J. Atete FC and ABS.

Iwobi living the dream playing with Ozil and Sanchez

SUPER Eagles forward, Alex Iwobi says he is living the dream of playing alongside Arsenal stars Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez.

NRFF partners Cross-fit Lagos Gymnasium

By Akeem Lawal

THE Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has announced a strategic partnership with Cross-fit Lagos Gymnasium, the leader in varied, high-intensity functional movements in Nigeria. 

Isaac Success suffers another injury blow

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA international, Isaac Success has suffered another injury setback and might not be available when Watford take on Swansea City in a Premier League match at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday.

CAF AWARD: Mikel proud to make list alongside Musa, Iheanacho

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles captain, Mikel Obi is delighted to be nominated for the 2016 CAF Africa Player of the Year award alongside compatriots, Ahmed Musa and Kelechi Iheanacho.

Trophy tour: Players, fans slam Rangers over rickety truck

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIAN football lovers and fans have condemned Enugu State government and the management of Rangers International following the ‘rickety truck’ used by the Nigeria Professional Football League champions to celebrate with their fans for winning the league trophy for the first time after 32 years.

Onazi suffers calf muscle spasm

By Akeem Lawal

TURKISH side, Trabzonspor has confirmed that Nigeria international, Ogenyi Onazi suffered calf muscle spasm during their 0-0 draw with Akhisar Belediyespor in a Super Lig week 7 encounter on Sunday night.

GREEK SUPER LEAGUE: Ideye bags best goal award

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles and Olympiakos forward, Brown Ideye has won the Goal of the Week award for a brilliantly worked strike against AEK Athens in the Greek Super League.

Onazi celebrates Eagles’ victory with sugarcane

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles vice captain, Ogenyi Onazi has revealed how the team celebrated their 2-1 victory over Chipolopolo of Zambia in a 2018 World Cup qualifying Group match at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola last weekend.

Samurai Bulldogs emerge Independence Rugby 7s champions

By Akeem Lawal

SAMURAI Bulldogs emerged new champions of the 2016 edition of Independence Rugby 7s invitational tournament after dethroning Cowrie RFC by 27-10 in a keenly contested final held on Sunday, October 9 at the Onikan Stadium, Lagos, Nigeria.

Young Dynamos claim U-15 Henry Ajomale Cup

By Akeem Lawal

YOUNG Dynamos Football Club defeated Adeomo FC of Ogba 4-3 on penalties in the final to emerge winner of the 6th annual edition of the U-15 Henry Ajomale Cup football competition held at the Campus Mini Stadium in Ajele area of Lagos last weekend.

The highly entertaining encounter ended goalless in the normal regulation period.

In the third place match, Lobo Babes of Mile 2 also defeated Alisco FC of Agbado 5-3 on penalties after playing 1-1 at full time.

For their efforts, Dynamos FC got the sum of N1 million, while Adeomo FC went home with N750,000. Lobo Babes were rewarded with N500,000, while Alisco FC were N250,000 richer despite finishing 4th.

In his remarks the sponsor of the competition Chief Henry Ajomale, Chairman of All Progressive Congress, APC, who used this year's edition to celebrate his 72nd birthday said this type of competition is used to engage the young ones positively.

"I looked around and saw lots of younger generation unoccupied and most of the time if you leave them doing nothing, you are creating opportunities for devil's workshop.

"I want to keep them busy so that they can become someone tomorrow. Some of the area boys, when we started we were encouraging them. I thank God one of them came out to testify that he used to be one of the area boys,  but now he is a coach at U-15 Henry Ajomale Cup. This is an encouragement with the fact the three of the boys who passed through us in the national team today. Only God knows where they can get to, they can be Joseph Yobo of tomorrow.

"That is why we will continue to promote them. I pray to God to spare my life, I will continue to assist the younger generation to stay occupied and encourage them to become whatever they want to become tomorrow,” the APC chieftain said.

Independence Rugby 7s 2016 kicks off Saturday

By Akeem Lawal

LOVERS of Rugby in Nigeria are set for an exciting time as the 8th edition of the Independence 7s Rugby Tournament kicks off at legendary Onikan Stadium in Lagos on Saturday.

Henry Ajomale U-15 Cup final holds Sunday

By Akeem Lawal

YOUNG Dynamos Football Club will take on Adeomo FC of Ogba in the final of the 6th annual edition of the U-15 Henry Ajomale Cup football competition on Sunday, October 9, at the Campus Mini Stadium in Ajele area of Lagos by 3 pm.

W/Cup qualifier: Nigeria delegation to fly to Ndola on Saturday

THE Nigerian delegation to Sunday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zambia’s Chipolopolo will depart from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Saturday.

Paralympians 'handsomely' rewarded, Dalung reveals

By Akeem Lawal

The Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung has denied reports that the Ministry has not rewarded members of the Paralympics team, saying that the athletes were 'handsomely' rewarded as against what was being reported.

GOtv Boxing Night 9: Fijabi’s Ghanaian opponent wants rematch

GHANA’S Raphael “Iron King” Kwabena King, who was defeated by Nigeria’s Olaide “Fijaborn” Fijabi at GOtv Boxing Night 9 on Sunday, has expressed desire to have a rematch with his opponent.

Taribo warns Eagles against ‘crafty’ Zambians

By Akeem Lawal

FORMER Nigeria international, Taribo West has warned Coach Gernot Rohr and his Super Eagles team to be wary of intelligent and crafty Chipolopolo of Zambia forwards in their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification opener in Ndola this weekend.

IfeanyiUbah to wear same jersey with West Ham next season

By Akeem Lawal

FC IFEANYI Ubah will be wearing the same type of jersey dorn by English Premier League outfit, West Ham United for their home games of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) next season.

GOtv Boxing Night 9: Joe Boy thanks sponsors for N1.5m cash prize

OTO “Joe Boy” Joseph, the national lightweight champion and winner of the cash prize for the best boxer at GOtv Boxing Night 9, has commended the sponsors for the support they are giving to boxing.

Federation Cup: Enyimba, Nasarawa semi final for Oct.15

THE second semi final match of this year’s men Federation Cup competition will now take place at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan on Saturday, 15th October 2016.

Independence Rugby 7s 2016: Friends of Rugby partners Lagos Sports Commission

FRIENDS of Rugby have announced its collaboration with the Lagos State Sports Commission to host the 8th edition of the Independence Rugby 7s Tournament next weekend in Lagos.

Club Owners congratulate Rangers on NPFL title

.Commend LMC, clubs, other stakeholders‎

THE Football Club Owners Association Of Nigeria (Club Owners) have sent a congratulatory message to the Management, players, officials, supporters and fans of Enugu Rangers as well as the government and the good people of Enugu state on their  historic emergence as champions of the Nigeria apex league in Nigeria after a record 32 years.

GOtv Boxing Night 9: Joe Boy wins N1.5m

IN FRONT of a capacity crowd at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Lagos, on Sunday, Oto "Joe Boy" Joseph, the  national lightweight champion, was named the best boxer at GOtv Boxing Night 9 for the third time beating Ghana's Richard "Desert Warrior" Amefu via unanimous decision in an eight round international challenge contest.

Confluence Queens shock Adamawa Queens in Fufore

CONFLUENCE Queens Football settled for their first away win of the season with a 2-1 victory over Adamawa Queens FC in the rescheduled Week 12 of the Nigeria Women Premier League, (NWPL) decided at the Fufore Stadium on Sunday.

ZAMBIA VS NIGERIA: Ideye, Echiejile land in Abuja

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles duo of Brown Ideye and Elderson Echiejile have confirmed their arrival at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja for Nigeria’s preparations ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Chipolopolo of Zambia in Ndola on Sunday.

Ferdinand Udoh to officiate Rangers vs El Kanemi tie

By Akeem Lawal

FIFA badge referee, Ferdinand Udoh has been appointed as the Center Referee for the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL)Week 38 tie between Enugu Rangers and El Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri billed to hold at the at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium.

HULL CITY 0-2 CHELSEA: Moses injured, doubtful for Zambia game

.Scoops Man of The Match Award

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA international Victor Moses took to social media to confirm that he picked up a hamstring injury during the 2-0 win over Hull City on Saturday.