2017 Guinness Cup: Team Benin emerge overall winner

By Akeem Lawal

TEAM Benin emerged overall winner of the 2017 edition of Guinness Cup after defeating Lagos Team in the football event to clinch the coveted trophy for the first time in three years.

Kogi Utd secure vital point against FC Abuja

KOGI United recorded another vital point on the road as they were forced to a 1-1 draw by their hosts FC Abuja in one of this week's Nigeria National League encounter decided at the Area Pitch Stadium, Abuja on Saturday.

STADIUM BAN: Sunshine Stars to abide by LMC's sanction

By Akeem Lawal

THE management of Sunshine Stars of Akure has notified the fans of the club to stay away from the Ondo State Sports Complex when they host Enyimba FC in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday 21 on Sunday.

France camp: Eagles welcome Ndidi, Olanrewaju

By Akeem Lawal

LEICESTER City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi and Austria Wien point-man, Kayode Olanrewaju have joined the Super Eagles camp in Paris, France ahead of their international friendly with Togo on June 1, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Tornadoes must be clinical against MFM, says Odeyemi

By Akeem Lawal

NIGER Tornadoes forward, Ebenezer Odeyemi has said that the team will take every opportunity that comes their way when they host Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM FC) in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday 21 game at the Confluence Stadium in Lokoja on Sunday, sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

MRS Kids' Cup finals hold May 31

By Akeem Lawal

THE finals of the 5th edition of both Boys and Girls 5th MRS Kids' Cup have been slated for Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at the Campos Mini Stadium, Ajele, Lagos.

Oborududu, Adekuoroye bag gold at Baku 2017

By Akeem Lawal

SEVEN-time Africa champion, Blessing Oborududu and three-time Africa champion, Odun Adekuoroye won gold in the female freestyle wrestling event of the just concluded Baku 2017 4th Islamic Solidarity Games.

John Ogu out of Super Eagles' France camp

By Akeem Lawal

HAPOEL Beer Sheva of Israel midfielder, John Ogu has ruled himself out of Super Eagles camp in France due to visa issues, sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Olorunleke delighted with clean sheet on Akwa Utd debut

By Akeem Lawal

AKWA United goalkeeper, Ojo Olorunleke has said that he is happy to begin his career with the club on a bright note after helping the team secure a goalless draw against Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM FC) in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday 20 at the Agege Stadium on Sunday.

Remo vs Enyimba: We wil miss our fans, says Mbaoma

By Our Reporter 
CAPTAIN of Remo Stars Football Club, Victor Mbaoma has said he and his teammates have learnt their lessons going into Sunday's game against Enyimba FC, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

BAKU 2017: Oborududu, Adekuoroye begin campaign on Sunday

By Akeem Lawal

SEVEN-time Africa champion, Blessing Oborududu and three-time Africa champion, Odunayo Adekuoroye will take to the mat on Sunday in the female freestyle wrestling event of the ongoing Baku 2017 4th lslamic Solidarity Games, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Plateau will approach 2nd round with renew commitment - Boboye

By Akeem Lawal

PLATEAU United Technical Adviser, Kennedy Boboye has assured that the team will triple their effort and work extra-hard in the second stanza of the Nigeria Professional Football League season, sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Troost-Ekong eyes Champions League spot with Gent

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong is hoping to help his Belgian side, KAA Gent to secure UEFA Champions League ticket when they take on Club Brugge in the final game of the season on Sunday, sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Sunshine, Lobi set for battle of Stars in Akure

THE City of Akure is brimming with lot of excitements ahead of Sunday's Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match between Sunshine Stars FC and Lobi Stars FC as the 2016/17 Apex league resumes after a month break following conclusion of 19 round of matches in the First Stanza.

Remo Stars appoint Dalhatu as goalkeeper trainer

By Our Reporter

REMO Stars Football Club has acquired the services of Dahiru Dalhatu Ilu as the new goalkeeper trainer going into the second stanza of the Nigeria Professional Football League, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Babatunde hopes Qatar SC goals earn Eagles call-up

.Set to be offered improved deal

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles attacking midfielder, Michael Babatunde hopes his exploits for Qatar Sports Club this outgoing season will earn him a return to the national team.

RELEGATION BATTLE: Oboabona targets victory over Gaziantepspor

By Our Reporter

SUPER Eagles and Rizespor of Turkey defender, Godfrey Oboabona has targeted Saturday's match in the Turkish Super Liga against Gaziantepspor as a perfect opportunity to boost their chances of escaping relegation, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

GOtv to air Emirates FA Cup final live

GOtv subscribers will, on 27th May, watch the live broadcast of the Emirates FA Cup final match between London rivals, Arsenal and Chelsea.

Akpeyi delighted to help Chippa Utd out of relegation

.Set for Nedbank Cup semi final

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi is in cloud nine after keeping a clean sheet to help Chippa United move out of the relegation places with a 3-0 ABSA Premiership win over SuperSport United at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, South Africa on Wednesday, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Lagos at 50: Lagos Island LG holds 'Walk For Lagos'

By Our Reporter

AS part of activities lined up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Lagos State, the Sole Administrator of Lagos Island Local Government Area, Hon. Nosirudeen Musa, early Thursday morning led a walk, tagged: “Walk For Lagos”.

Commonwealth title: Joshua calls on Nigerians to support Ekundayo (video)

New IBF and WBA heavyweight champion of the world, Anthony Oluwafemi Joshua has called on Nigerians to get behind Larry “The Natural” Ekundayo ahead of his forthcoming Commonwealth title bout.

Fabiyi displays brutalised head, calls out attackers

By Akeem Lawal

GOMBE United goalkeeper, Emmanuel Fabiyi has hit out at those responsible for attacking him during their Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) rescheduled Match Day 19 fixture against Rangers International which ended 3-3, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Onazi to donate boots to talented players in Nigeria

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles' deputy skipper, Ogenyi Onazi has promised to give back to the society by distributing hundreds on football boots to talented players in Nigeria his return to the country, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

LMC fines Gombe United N3.25m

.Club to play next two home games behind closed doors

By Akeem Lawal

THE League Management Company has fined Gombe United a total sum of N3.25 million and also closed the Pantami Stadium to fans for two games as punishment for breaching the Nigeria Professional Football League's Framework & Rules in Wednesday’s matchday 19 rescheduled game against Rangers International which ended 3-3.

Ekundayo delivers Ooni of Ife’s congratulatory letter to Anthony Joshua

By Akeem Lawal

(L-R) Ben Gray, Anthony Joshua and Larry Ekundayo

THE new IBF and WBA heavyweight champion of the world, Anthony Oluwafemi Joshua was touched and humbled to receive the Ooni of Ife, HRM, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II's official congratulations on his recent achievement at the 02 in London on Thursday night.

Nwakaeme receives Israeli league best player award

By Akeem Lawal

Hapoel Beer Sheva sensational forward, Anthony Nwakaeme has been presented with the Israeli Premier League Player of the 2016/2017 season award, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Musa, Ndidi lift spirits at vandalised school

.Sign autographs, pose for photographs with pupils

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles and Leicester City duo of Ahmed Musa and Wilfred Ndidi took time out on Thursday to pay a visit to Braunstone Community Primary School in UK and lift spirits among their young pupils after the school was vandalised earlier this year.

ABS sign four players, promote three from youth team

Akinbo

THE management of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS FC) Ilorin has announced the signing of four new players and the promotion of three from the youth team to the main team, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Sunshine Stars sign 10 players, Eguavoen confident of survival

By Akeem lawal

SUNSHINE Stars Technical Adviser, Augustine Eguavoen has hinted that his major focus is for the team to finish the Nigeria Professional Football League season as high as possible.

Mighty Jets 1-0 Kogi Utd: Abdulrahman faults poor referee decision

By Our reporter

HEAD Coach of Kogi United, Tunde Abdulrahman said his side fell victim to a poor penalty decision as they left Jos empty handed with a 0-1 defeat to Mighty Jets in the Matchday Eight of the Nigeria National League (NNL) encounter on Wednesday, reports Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com.

ABS's Muiz Adeoti recovering well from injury

.Thanks club, fans

INJURED Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS FC) Ilorin midfielder, Muiz Adeoti, has said that his recovery plans are going according to schedule and hope to be back soon, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Olatunbosun, Odey relish Super Eagles invitation

MOUNTAIN of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM FC) forwards, Olatunbosun Sikiru and Stephen Odey have described their first ever Super Eagles call-up as dream come true.

Olowo gets one week suspension without pay

By Akeem Lawal

PLATEAU United of Jos technical crew has slammed experience defender, Olowo Emmanuel with a one week suspension without pay for acts of gross indiscipline and insubordination.

Ronaldinho: I always admire Jay Jay Okocha

.Stars hook up in Bahrain

By Akeem Lawal

TWO-time FIFA World Player of the Year, Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, commonly known as Ronaldinho has revealed that he has always being a fan of former Super Eagles attacking midfielder, Augustine 'Jay Jay' Okocha.

Okoye emerges K-PET Super League goal king with 41 goals

By Akeem Lawal 

RED hot Yenicami Ağdelen Kulubu prolific goal poacher, John Okoye Bosco, has emerged as the all-time leading scorer with 41 goals in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus League on Saturday after his team secured a 3-6 win over Baf Ülkü Yurdu, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Almar secure historic Ogun State FA Cup

Players, officials get N.2m

ALMAR Football Club of Ijebu-Ode, have emerged as champions of the Ogun State Federation Cup, for the first time in the club's history, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

MFM beat Spartan 3-1 to retain Lagos FA Cup

MOUNTAIN of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM FC) defeated Spartan FC by 3-1 in the final to emerge champions of Lagos FA Cup once again at the Agege Township Stadium on Sunday.

Osun Utd win Osun State FA Cup

OSUN United Football Club defeated Ede United Football Club 5-6 on penalties to win the 2017 Osun State FA Cup after full time ended 2-2.

Kogi Utd are Kogi State FA Cup champions

.Beat FC Lokoja 2-0 in final

KOGI United FC have again proved their supremacy over their city rivals FC Lokoja as with a 2-0 victory to defend the Kogi State FA Cup.

FA Cup Final: Kogi Utd won’t underrate FC Lokoja, says Abdulrahman

HEAD Coach of Kogi United, Tunde Abdulrahman has described the Kogi State FA Cup final against FC Lokoja as the club's "biggest test" of the season.

Ifeanyi Ubah, Pillars chase Mustapha Aliko

.Rivers Utd, Akwa Utd too

By Akeem Lawal

TOP Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club sides including Ifeayi Ubah, Kano Pillars, Plateau United, Akwa United and Rivers United have reportedly signified their intention to secure the services of in-form Niger Tornadoes goalkeeper, Mustapha Aliko.

Rescheduled Game: Plateau Utd gets double bonus to beat Rangers

By Akeem Lawal

THE General Manger of Plateau United Football Club of Jos, Pius Henwan has tasked his players to at least pick a point in Wednesday’s rescheduled Week 18 fixtures of the Nigeria Professional Football League against Rangers International in Enugu.

Nigeria wrestlers return from African Championships with 10 medals

By Akeem Lawal 

NIGERIA wrestling contingent to the 2017 Senior African Wrestling Championships in Marrakech, Morocco returned to the country in the early hours on Monday with a total of 10 medals consisting of eight gold and two silver medals.

Cricket federation satisfied with grassroots development

THE President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation, Engineer Emeka Onyeama is delighted with the success recorded so far by the present board in taking the sport back to schools across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.