GOtv Boxing Night 10: Edo Boy thanks sponsors, vows to win world title

NEW African Boxing Union (ABU) welterweight champion, Stanley “Edo Boy” Eribo, has thanked the sponsors of the tournament and declared an ambition to win the Commonwealth and world titles in the very near future.

GOtv Boxing Night 10: Edo Boy wins ABU Welterweight title, N1.5m

STANLEY "Edo Boy" Eribo won the African Boxing Union welterweight title when he defeated Ghana's Isaac Annang Sowah at GOtv Boxing Night 10, held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Lagos on Monday night.

GOtv Boxing Night 10 holds today

.ABU approves new opponent for Edo Boy

THE African Boxing Union ( ABU) has approved a new opponent for Nigeria's Stanley "Edo Boy" Eribo, who is fighting for the ABU welterweight title at GOtv Boxing Night 10, holding today (Friday) at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Lagos.

Larry Ekundayo wins on boxing return

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIAN born boxing sensation Larry ‘The Natural’ Ekundayo made a winning return to the ring last Friday. 

Shahin Nouri proud to represent Nigeria in MotorSports

.Plans racing academy

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIAN’S motor sports representative, Shahin Nouri says he is proud to represent and bring honour to the country in car racing.

Adamu names Olawale, 11 others for Copa Lagos/AFCON Beach Soccer

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA’S Supersand Eagles head coach, Audu Adamu, has picked 12 players that will represent the country at the annual global beach soccer tournament, Copa Lagos and the 2016 Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations.

GOtv Boxing Night 10: Edo Boy will see hell, says Tanzanian opponent

Edo Boy

TANZANIA’S Meshack “Smart Boy” Mwankemwa, opponent to Nigeria’s Stanley “Edo Boy” Eribo in the African Boxing Union welterweight title bout billed to hold at GOtv Boxing Night 10 on 26 December, has threatened to make the Nigerian see hell. 

Larry Ekundayo set for comeback after injury

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA'S African Boxing Union Champion, Larry 'The Natural' Ekundayo will return to the ring for the first time in a year on Friday at Tolworth Recreation Centre in Surbiton, UK.

Rohr visits injured Ikeme in England

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA coach Gernot Rohr has visited recuperating Super Eagles goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme in Wolverhampton, England.

Onome Ebi undergoes successful surgery

By Akeem Lawal 
SUPER Falcons defender, Onome Ebi has undergone a successful surgery on her broken arm suffered during the final of the just concluded 10th Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) in Cameroon.

190 athletes grace Optimum Impact Karate Championship

By Akeem Lawal

OVER 190 athletes drawn from 30 clubs and 43 schools in Lagos State participated in the Optimum Impact Karate (Under 18) Championship 2016 held at the Mobolaji Johnson Indoor Sports Hall, Rowe Park in Yaba, Lagos, last weekend.

Ibenegbu to miss Copa Lagos, Beach Soccer AFCON

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Sand Eagles star, Ikechukwu Ibenegbu will not be available for this year’s edition of the annual global beach soccer tournament, COPA Lagos and the 2016 Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations.

GOtv Boxing Night 10: Prince vows to end Joe Boy’s winning streak

FORMER national lightweight boxing champion, Nurudeen “Prince” Fatai, has vowed to put an end to his losing run against reigning champion, Oto “Joe Boy” Joseph. 

GOtv Boxing Night 10: Skoro vows to demolish Fighting Machine

NATIONAL and West African featherweight champion, Waidi “Skoro” Usman has vowed to send former national champion, Dare “Fighting Machine” on retirement when they clash at GOtv Boxing Night 10 at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Lagos, on 26th December.

Abia Warriors drop 10 players

By Akeem Lawal

THE management of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side Abia Warriors have dropped 10 players as they continue preparations ahead of the new season.

The Umuahia- based side have already secured the services of experienced players including former Flying Eagles first choice goalkeeper, Joshua Enaholo, former Enyimba defender, Ike ThankGod, Heartland captain and defender Chinedu Efugh, Sunshine Stars duo of Dele Olorundare and Seun Olulayo, Rangers defender, Bright Esieme and Shooting Stars striker Adetunji Sunday.

Assistant Coach/Match Reader of the team, Patrick Ngwaogu revealed to SportingLife that the 10 players were dropped after being declared surplus to the club’s requirements. 

Ngwaogu said the club will work with 35 players in their camp in Calabar as they continue to search for more quality players.

“We have some established players now in the team as we continue to prepare for the new season. We came to Calabar with 45 players and we have dropped 10. So we have 35 players in camp now. It will now be substitution by elimination because there are other players that will still come in. If they are better than what we have on ground, we will sign them. But if not, we will concentrate on the 35,” Ngwaogu told SportingLife.

The club recently confirmed the appointment of Okey Emordi as their new technical adviser.

Abia Warriors barely escaped the drop last season, needing a win on the final day of the season against Shooting Stars to stay in the top flight.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.