Tuesday, 29 November 2016

GOtv Boxing Night 10: Fijabi, Edo Boy, Joe Boy, Skoro return


THE quartet of Olaide “Fijaborn” Fijabi, Stanley “Edo Boy” Eribo, Oto “Joe Boy” Joseph and Waidi “Skoro” Usman will be the leading names at the tenth edition of GOtv Boxing Night 10 scheduled to hold on 26 December at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Lagos.

PFA Fans' Player of the Month: Moses, Anichebe nominated

By Akeem Lawal
NIGERIAN duo of Victor Moses and Victor Anichebe have been nominated for the Premier League PFA Fans’ Player of the Month for November.

PLANE CRASH: Okocha, Enyeama, Mikel others condole with Chapecoense



By Akeem Lawal
EX-INTERNATIONALS, Austin 'Jay Jay' Okocha, Vincent Enyeama, Super Eagles players including Mikel Obi, Ahmed Musa, Brown Ideye, Odion Ighalo, Kenneth Omeruo and the Nigeria Football Federation joined the rest of the world to express their condolences to the families of players and officials of Brazilian club Chapecoense, who were killed in the tragic Colombian plane crash on Monday night.

Friday, 25 November 2016

EUROPA LEAGUE: Ideye relishes progress with Olympiacos

.Kayode, Ndidi, Simon, Lawal, Balogun on parade

.Echiejile missing
By Akeem Lawal
Olympiacos striker, Brown Ideye has expressed gratitude to the club fans after the team secured a place in the next round of the Europa League despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Young Boys.

EUROPA LEAGUE: Ogu, Nwakaeme savour comeback win over Inter

By Akeem Lawal
Nigerian duo of John Ogu and Anthony Nwakaeme have expressed excitement after helping Hapoel Beer Sheva to fight back from two goals down to beat Italian giants, Inter Milan 3-2 in the UEFA Europa League clash at the Turner Stadium on Thursday.

Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Mini Tourney kicks-off Dec 3


THE 2016 edition of the Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Mini Tournament will kick-off on Saturday, 3rd of December at the Onikan Stadium Lagos.

Saturday, 19 November 2016

Lasisi Aliu knocks out Hungary's Dodu in Round One

By Akeem Lawal
Nigerian boxer, Lasisi Aliu lived up to his promise by knocking out Gyula Dodu of Hungary in Round One of their 53.52kg Bantamweight professional fight at the Ahdaaf Sports Club, Al Qouz Dubai, UAE on Friday.

Monday, 14 November 2016

Oyeleye joins Mayweather Promotions

.To make Pro debut Dec 2
 

NIGERIAN boxer, Oluwafemi Oyeleye has signed a promotional contract with Mayweather Promotions, the company has announced.

Thursday, 10 November 2016

COPA Lagos 2016 holds Dec 11


The 2016 edition of the annual global beach soccer tournament, COPA Lagos, organized by Kinetic Sports will hold on 11th December at Eko Atlantic City.

Kanu’s mother goes home December 3rd



THE funeral of madam Susan Nwannediya Kanu Ikeme (Udonachi Ora), the mother of Nigeria football legend, Kanu Nwankwo will take place on Saturday, December 3rd, 2016 in Amannagwu, Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State.

Dogo grateful to Nasarawa govt for land, cash gift



Nasarawa United head coach, Kabiru Dogo has expressed gratitude to Nasarawa State Governor, Tanko Al-makura for rewarding players and officials of the team with cash and land gifts despite their loss at the finals of the 2016 Federation Cup.

Tuesday, 8 November 2016

Ighalo enjoys pool time with Ideye, Omeruo


By Akeem Lawal
SUPER Eagles trio of Odion Ighalo, Brown Ideye and Kenneth Omeruo on Tuesday enjoyed a great time as they relaxed in the pool at the Bolton White Hotels & Apartments, Zone 7 in Abuja ahead of Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Algeria.

Troost-Ekong named in Tippeligaen Team of The Season



By Akeem Lawal
SUPER Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong, has been named in the Tippeligaen (Norwegian top division) Team of The Season following his impressive performance for FK Haugesund this season, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports..

Polo now a game for everybody – Ogboro


By Akeem Lawal
PRESIDENT of the Nigeria Polo Federation (NPF), Francis Ibrahim Ogboro believes the game of Polo is no longer an elitist game as it is now being played by any player who has a passion and interest.

Saturday, 5 November 2016

FEDERATION CUP: IfeanyiUbah supporters storm venue in 30 trucks, 40 buses


.Club offers Lagos fans free ride
 By Akeem Lawal
Supporters of FC Ifeanyi Ubah will be arriving Lagos on Sunday in over 30 trucks and 40 buses to cheer the team to victory against Nasarawa United in the final of this year’s Nigeria Federation Cup billed for Teslim Balogun Stadium.

Thursday, 3 November 2016

FEDERATION CUP: IfeanyiUbah hit Lagos Friday, target victory


By Akeem Lawal

PLAYERS and officials of FC IfeanyiUbah will storm Lagos on Friday ahead of this year's Nigeria Federation Cup final clash against Nasarawa United billed for Teslim Balogun Stadium on Sunday.

Moses shortlisted for Chelsea Goal of the Month award

By Akeem Lawal
NIGERIA international, Victor Moses' strike in a 3-0 victory over Leicester City has been listed for Chelsea's Goal of the Month award for October.