Onyekuru back in Nigeria, now on crutches

By Akeem Lawal

RECUPERATING Nigeria international, Henry Onyekuru has returned to Nigeria to spend time with his family after suffering an injury while playing for his loan club Anderlecht, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

GOtv Boxing Night 13: Top prize winner Oladosu eyes national title

By Akeem Lawal

TOP prize winner at the GOtv Boxing Night 13, Rilwan ‘Real One’ Oladosu has revealed to Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com that his major target now is to go for the vacant National Lightweight title.

GOtv Boxing Night 13: Oladosu bags N2.5m as Fijabi, Oto win ABU titles

By Akeem Lawal

RILWAN ‘Real One’ Oladosu emerged the Best Boxer and won the N2.5 million cash prize attached to the Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy at GOtv Boxing Night 13 held at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos on Tuesday night, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Onyekuru vows to return stronger from injury

.Nigerian set to undergo surgery

Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA international, Henry Onyekuru has vowed to return stronger after suffering a knee injury that requires surgery, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

GOtv Boxing Night 13: Fijabi's opponent Kobero arrives

.Vows to win ABU title

By Our Reporter

SHADRACK "Punch To Punch" Kobero, the Tanzanian boxer billed to fight Olaide "Fijaborn" Fijabi for the African Boxing Union (ABU) light welterweight title at GOtv Boxing Night 13, on 26 December, yesterday, arrived Lagos, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Gov Lalong to host NPFL Champions Plateau Utd Thursday

.Team set for trophy parade

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, Plateau United will be hosted by the Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong on Thursday at the government House, Rayfield in Jos by 6pm, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com has been informed.

COPA LAGOS 2017: Adamu proud of Sand Eagles despite final loss

By Akeem Lawal

HEAD Coach of the national beach soccer team, Audu Adamu has said that he is proud of the Super Sand Eagles,  despite losing 6-5 to Spain beach soccer team in the final of the 2017 Copa Lagos Beach Soccer tournament at the Eko Atlantic City, Lagos.

Wike Challenge Cup: I watched tapes, practice with pillow to learn wrestling, says Yahaya

By Akeem Lawal

GOLD medalist at the just concluded Governor Nyesom Wike Wrestling Challenge Cup, Yahuza Yahaya has revealed that he learned how to wrestle by merely watching videos of the sport and practice with pillow.

Kid bags scholarship at CDF Boxing competition

By Akeem Lawal

Over 100 kid boxers took part in the 6th Child Dignity Foundation annual boxing event tagged 'Potential 2018 Boxing Carnival', held at the Brai Ayonote Boxing Gym, National Stadium, Lagos, last weekend.

African Wrestling Championship will bring unity to Rivers, says Dalung

By Our Reporter

THE Minister of Youth and Sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung says hosting of the forthcoming African Wrestling Championship billed for Port Harcourt from 7th to 11th February, 2018 will help unite the people of the Rivers state and Nigeria.

23 talents emerge at GOtv Boxing NextGen Search 3

By Our Reporter

A total of 23 young boxers were adjudged as fit to join the professional ranks by selectors at GOtv Boxing NextGen Search 3, which ended in Ibadan on Saturday.

Young boxers thrill crowd at GOtv Boxing NextGen Search 3

By Our Reporter

SELECTORS and members of the audience at GOtv Boxing NextGen Search 3 have been delighted by the showing of young boxers participating in the programme.

COPA Lagos 2017: Gidi Sharks to play Arsenal in first match

By Our Reporter

The annual beach soccer tournament, COPA Lagos, organized by Kinetic Sports has unveiled the first Lagos based beach soccer team – Gidi Sharks.

Dala Hard Court Tennis championship serves off Friday

By Akeem Lawal

THE 31st edition of the annual Dala Hard Court Tennis Championship serves off on Friday at the Kano Club Courts.

Rugby: South West League resumes as four matches takes center stage

By Our Reporter

Friends of Rugby have announced that the CMB Building Maintenance & Investment Company Limited sponsored South West League will resume its second round of matches on Saturday, 18th November at the National Stadium NIS pitch, Surulere Lagos.

Balogun, Ekong, Omeruo, others celebrate victory over Argentina

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles players are in cloud nine after coming from a two goals down to defeat Argentina 4-2 in a friendly match decided at the Krasnodar Stadium on Tuesday.

Nelson credits hard work for 2017 Lagos City Criterium victory

By Akeem Lawal

THE Lagos City Criterium 2017 top prize winner, Bassey Nelson says he worked very hard and was dedicated before emerging champion of the competition held at Dolphin Loop, Ikoyi, Lagos last weekend.

Young boxers register for GOtv Boxing NextGen Search 3

By Our Reporter

SCORES of young boxers from across the country have signified their interest in participating in GOtv Boxing NextGen Search 3, the talent hunt initiative is scheduled for Ibadan between 16 and 18 November, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

2017 Lagos City Criterium: 170 riders battle for N1.5m prize money

By Akeem Lawal

Nine teams from all over Nigeria including Port Harcourt, Abuja and host city Lagos will compete for over N1.5m in total prize monies at the Lagos City Criterium 2017 which takes place on Saturday at Dolphin Estate Road (Second Avenue Estate) by 7am, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Egbuchulam set to join GIF Sundsvall

By Akeem Lawal

Former Enugu Rangers forward, Chisom Egbuchulam, could join a top Swedish club, GIF Sundsvall, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com has been informed.

Wike Wrestling tourney: Bayelsa will present a formidable team, says Kodei

By Akeem Lawal

HEAD Coach, Bayelsa State wrestling team, Victor Kodei has assured that the best wrestlers will be selected to represent the state at the forthcoming Governor Wike National Wrestling Challenge Cup which holds at the Rivers State Indoor Sports Complex, Port Harcourt the Rivers capital city from November 23 to 30, 2017.

Oshoala celebrates Chinese Women’s Super Cup title with Quanjian

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala is in celebration mood after helping Dalian Quanjian FC to emerge 2017 Chinese Women’s Super Cup champions after beating Shanghai 5-3 in the final on Tuesday.

Genesis ready to dominate new 50kg weight class at Wike Championship

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA female wrestler, Mercy Genesis has declared her readiness to challenge for honours in her new weight class of 50kg at the Governor Wike National Wrestling Challenge Cup which holds at the Rivers State Indoor Sports Complex, Port Harcourt, from November 23 to 30, 2017.

Adeshina Gata: Akwa Utd move will aid my development

By Akeem Lawal

FORMER Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) midfielder, Adeshina Issa Gata has disclosed to SportingLife that he chose to join Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Akwa United so as to continue his football development.

Emenalo resigns as Chelsea technical director

By Our Reporter
CHELSEA have announced Michael Emenalo has stepped down from his position as technical director, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

SWAN nominates Mitchel Obi for AIPS-Africa Presidency

.Sets up Mobilization/Sponsorship Committee

By Our Reporter 

THE Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has nominated veteran sports journalist and AIPS-Africa incumbent president, Mr. Mitchel Obi as Nigeria’s Sole Candidate for the office of President in the forthcoming AIPS-Africa elections.

Stoke City 2 – 2 Leicester City: Iheanacho, Ndidi celebrate away point

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA internationals, Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi have expressed satisfaction after Leicester City secured 2-2 draw away to Stoke City on Saturday, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Kasımpasa vs Bursaspor: Troost-Ekong draws battle line with Omeruo

By Akeem Lawal

Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong has warned compatriot, Kenneth Omeruo that it will not be a brotherly affair when his club, Bursaspor take on Kasımpaşa in the Turkish Süper Lig matchday 11 on Saturday.

Ondo government assure Adekuoroye, others of adequate support

By Akeem Lawal 

NIGERIA female wrestling sensation, Odunayo Adekuoroye and other Ondo State-born athletes have been assured of support by the state government.

Okenla delighted to retain Independence Rugby 7s title with Samurai

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA rugby football national team, the Black Stallions star, Temitope Okenla is delighted to help Samurai Barracudas retain the Lagos Independence Rugby 7s title after defeating Cowrie RFC of Lagos 26-0 in the final held at the Lagos Polo club on Sunday.

Udi: Sunshine Stars must avoid relegation battle

.Targets 10 to 12 new players

By Akeem Lawal

SUNSHINE Stars Technical Adviser, Duke Udi expects the team to avoid being involved in a relegation battle this coming Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season.

Tornadoes begin closed-door camping in Kontagora

By Akeem Lawal

NIGER Tornadoes began a week-long closed-door camping in Kontagora on Saturday in preparations for the new Nigeria Professional Football League season 2017/2018.

Cowrie will challenge for Independence Rugby 7s title, says Ladipo

By Akeem Lawal

CAPTAIN of Cowrie Rugby Football Club, Azeez Ladipo believes his team is capable of beating defending champions Samurai Barracudas to the Lagos Independence 7s title in this year’s edition of the tournament which holds on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th October, 2017 at the Polo Club, Ikoyi Lagos.

2017 Volleyball Nations Cup: Nigeria lost to Morocco in opener

By Akeem Lawal

Nigeria's men national volleyball team on Tuesday evening lost 1-3 to Morocco in their opening match in Pool C of the 2017 Men's African Nations championship holding at Cairo Stadium Complex in Egypt, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Ondo, MFM wrestling teams intensify training for Gov Wike Challenge Cup

By Akeem Lawal

ONDO State wrestling team and the Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM) wrestling team have intensified their training ahead of the first Governor Wike Wrestling Challenge Cup billed to hold at the Rivers State Indoor Sports Complex, Port Harcourt the Rivers capital city from November 23 to 30, 2017.

Oyeleye eyes 4th pro win against Mexico’s Reyes

By Akeem Lawal 
NIGERIAN boxing sensation, Oluwafemi Oyeleye is already looking forward to record his fourth professional win when he takes on Mexico’s Hector Reyes in a middleweight challenge contest at Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall in Las Vegas, United States of America on Saturday.

Quadri, Assar advance at ITTF World Cup

Despite losing one match in their group games, Nigeria’s Aruna Quadri and Egypt’s Omar Assar have booked their places in the second round of the ITTF World Cup holding in Liege, Belgium.

Wrestlers to compete in 90 weight classes at Gov Wike Challenge Cup

By Akeem Lawal

THE maiden edition of the Governor Wike National Wrestling Challenge Cup will hold at the Rivers State Indoor Sports Complex, Port Harcourt the Rivers capital city from November 23 to 30, 2017.

Bursaspor’s fan hails Ekong as ‘new defense commander’

By Akeem Lawal

FOLLOWING his superb performance in Bursaspor’s 3-1 win over Osmanlispor in the Turkish Super Lig on Monday night, Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has received commendations from fans of the club, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Oshoala offers full scholarships at Lagos girls football clinic

By Our Reporter

REIGNING African Queen, Asisat Oshoala has revealed that scholarships to study in China will be awarded to the best talents at the first-ever Asisat Oshoala Lagos State Girls Secondary Schools Football Clinic, scheduled to hold in November in Lagos.

Super Eagles' N50m cheque ready, says Adebutu

By Akeem Lawal

Multi-millionaire business mogul, Chief Kensington Adebutu, has said that the cheque for the sum of N50m he promised the Super Eagles after the three-time African champions became the first African country to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup is ready for collection, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Rapid Response, Anti Bomb Squad, others for AITEO Cup final

By Akeem Lawal

LAGOS State Football Association (LSFA) has assured of adequate security during the final of the 2017 edition of the Aiteo Cup billed to hold on Sunday at the Agege Stadium.

Gold Cup tourney name Select as official match ball

By Our Reporter 

SELECT Sports company Denmark have confirmed its partnership with the Gold Cup Pre-season tournament.

Indoor Sports Hall to wear new look for FIBA Club Championship elimination

THE Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos is expected to wear a new look ahead of the 2017 FIBA Africa Zone 3 Club Championship eliminations starting on 19th, October 2017.

Bovina View, Stadium Hotel, SportsPro partner Gold Cup tourney

By Our Reporter 
THE Gold Cup Pre-Season got a big boost as two first-class Ilorin based hotels, Bovina View, Stadium Hotel and sports news bulletin, SportsPro have partnered with the Gold Cup Pre-season tournament, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Aruna Quadri tops seeding list at Polish Open

NIGERIA’S Aruna Quadri returns to the global stage as the 2014 ITTF Star Player has been seeded number one in the 32-man seeding list released for the ITTF Challenge ‘Polish Open’, which serves off on Friday October 6.

GOtv Boxing Night 12: Edo Boy retains ABU title, wins N2.5m

By Our Reporter 

NIGERIA'S Stanley "Edo Boy" Eribo,on Sunday, retained his African Boxing Union (ABU) welterweight title by defeating Tanzania's Ramadhani Shauri via a unanimous decision at GOtv Boxing Night 12.

BK Hacken set to terminate Egbuchulam's contract

By Akeem Lawal

SWEDISH Allsvenskan side, BK Hacken has chosen not to use its purchase option for Nigeria international, Chisom Egbuchulam after his one year loan deal expired,  Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com can report.

Mikel's Teda under investigation for match-fixing in Tianjin derby

By Our Reporter

SUPER Eagles Captain, Mikel Obi's Chinese club, Tianjin Teda is under investigation regarding possible match-fixing concerning the team's 4-1 derby win over Tianjin Quanjian, the Chinese Football Association has confirmed.

Injured Man United star Pogba shows off new haircut

By Our Reporter

EVEN though Manchester United star, Paul Pogba is currently out injured, the midfielder never stops visiting his barber on a regular basis.