Aiteo Cup: Gata delighted with first career hat trick

By Akeem Lawal 
ABUBAKAR Bukola Saraki (ABS FC) Ilorin forward, Adeshina Gata is in cloud nine after scoring his first ever career hat-trick during his side's 6-3 bashing of Adamawa Feeders team in a round of 32 Aiteo Cup on Wednesday in Ilorin.

NFF, Zenith launch second edition of Future Eagles tourney

By Our Reporter

THE Nigeria Football Federation and Zenith International Bank on Wednesday in Lagos held a press conference to launch the second edition of the NFF/Zenith Bank U13/U15 Future Eagles Stars Championship.

World Wrestling Championship: Adeniyi clamours for more exposure

By Akeem Lawal

2014 Commonwealth Games gold medalist, Aminat Adeniyi believes Nigeria wrestler can become a force to be reckoned with in the sport if given more exposure.

Igali delighted with wrestlers' performance at World Championship

By Akeem Lawal

PRESIDENT of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Hon. Daniel Igali has hailed the performance of the country's wrestlers to the just concluded World Wrestling Championship in Paris, France.

Afrobasket: D'Tigress to face Mali in semi-final

.Beat Cote d’Ivoire 98-43

By Akeem Lawal 
NIGERIA'S senior women's basketball team, D’Tigress will on Saturday face hosts, Mali in the semi finals of 2017 FIBA Afrobasket Women championship after thrashing Cote d’Ivoire 98-43 in the quarter final stage on Friday, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Afrobasket: D'Tigress coach calls for focus ahead of Cote d’Ivoire tie

By Our Reporter

HEAD coach of the Nigeria's senior women basketball team, D'Tigress, Sam Vincent has called on his players to remain focused ahead of Friday's crunchy tie against Cote d’Ivoire in the quarter final of the FIBA 2017 Women's Afrobasket Championship, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

World Wrestling Championship: Adekuoroye secures historic silver for Nigeria

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA sensational wrestler, Odunayo Adekuoroye had to settle for silver medal at the ongoing 2017 World Wrestling Championship in Paris, France after she narrowly lost to Haruna Okuno of Japan 4-5 in the final of the 55kg women's freestyle, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Afrobasket: Akashili, Atonye, Ugo talk tough ahead Senegal clash

 By Our Reporter

NIGERIA'S senior women national team, D’Tigress have switched their focus on their last group game against FIBA Afrobasket defending champion- Senegal following their fourth win against Guinea on Tuesday, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Boost for Eagles: Iheanacho delighted to resume training

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles received a major boost ahead of the World Cup qualifiers against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon following the news that Leicester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho has returned to training, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Afrobasket: D’Tigress want to finish top in Group B, says Sarah Ogoke

By Our Reporter

D'TIGRESS point guard, Sarah Ogoke-Ejiogu is optimistic that the Nigeria senior women basketball team can maintain their momentum and finish top of their group at the ongoing 2017 FIBA Afrobasket Women’s championship in Bamako, Mali.

Duke Udi: Coaches must be selected on merit

By Akeem Lawal

SUNSHINE Stars coach, Duke Udi says for Nigerian football to develope, coaches must be selected on merit and not on quota system or origin, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Adedipe dedicates goal to Olorunleke Ojo's new baby

By Akeem Lawal

SUNSHINE Stars midfielder, Kehinde Adedipe has dedicated his goal against Niger Tornadoes in the Nigeria Professional Football League match day 35 to the new born baby of his former teammate, now Akwa United goalkeeper, Olorunleke Ojo.

Adedipe dedicates goal to Olorunleke Ojo's new baby

By Akeem Lawal

SUNSHINE Stars midfielder, Kehinde Adedipe has dedicated his goal against Niger Tornadoes in the Nigeria Professional Football League match day 35 to the new born baby of his former teammate, now Akwa United goalkeeper, Olorunleke Ojo.

ABS 2-0 Plateau: My boys delivered on their promise, says Makinwa

By Akeem Lawal 

Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS FC) Ilorin Head Coach, Henry Makinwa has praised his players for fulfilling their promise of beating Plateau United in the Nigeria Professional Football League match day 35 encounter at the Kwara State Stadium Complex on Sunday.

Afrobasket: D’Tigress celebrate quarter final berth

By Akeem Lawal

MEMBERS of the Nigeria's senior women national team, D'Tigress are in cloud nine following their qualification to the quarter finals of the 2017 FIBA Women's Afrobasket competition going on in Bamako, Mali after another resounding win against Egypt.

We must convert our chances against Sunshine, says Bala

By Akeem Lawal

NIGER Tornadoes Head Coach, Abubakar Bala believes his team can record victory over Sunshine Stars in the Nigeria Professional Football League match day 35 encounter billed for Otunba Dina International Stadium, in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State if his players are able to utilize their chances.

Godwin Aguda: Rangers will fight for every point

By Akeem Lawal

ENUGU Rangers forward, Godwin Aguda says every point is now important to the team as they prepare for their final four games of the 2017/2017 Nigeria Professional Football League  season, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Afrobasket: D’Tigress grab 2nd win, defeat D.R Congo 84-47

.Face Egypt on Sunday

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA’S senior women national team, D'Tigress won their second game in the 2017 FIBA Women's Afrobasket tournament as they defeated Democratic Republic of Congo 84-47 points on Saturday.

Afrobasket: D'Tigress overpower Mozambique 80-69 in opener

.Battle DR Congo today

By Akeem Lawal
NIGERIA’S senior women national team. D'Tigress overpowered a resilient Mozambique outfit 80-69 for their first victory in Group B of the 2017 FIBA Women's Afrobasket tournament, in Bamako, Mali on Friday night.

Afrobasket: D'Tigress overpower Mozambique 80-69 in opener

.Battle DR Congo today

By Akeem Lawal
NIGERIA’S senior women national team. D'Tigress overpowered a resilient Mozambique outfit 80-69 for their first victory in Group B of the 2017 FIBA Women's Afrobasket tournament, in Bamako, Mali on Friday night.

Saraki is the best friend of Nigeria youths, says Chukwuemeka

.Endorses Senate President Unity Cup

By Our Reporter
THE Senate President Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has been described as the best friend of the Nigeria youths even as the 8th Senate had continued to legislate on youths friendly bills, sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Nasarawa Utd 3-0 MFM: We played better, says Dogo

By Akeem Lawal

HEAD Coach of Nasarawa United Football Club of Lafia, Kabiru Suleiman Dogo says his team were the better side during their 3-0 victory over Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM FC) in the Round of 64 of the 2017 AITEO Cup decided on Wednesday, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Afrobasket: D'Tigress have first training session in Bamako

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA'S senior Women's basketball team, D’Tigress had their first training at the Stade du 26 Mars in Bamako, Mali ahead of 2017 FIBA Women's Afrobasket tournament scheduled to start on Friday 18th of August, 2017, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

NPFL return: ABS congratulates Kwara Utd boss, Kwarans

By Our Reporter 
ABUBAKAR Bukola Saraki (ABS FC ) Ilorin Director of Football, Alloy Chukwuemeka, has congratulated the Chairman of Kwara United FC of Ilorin, Prince Oladimeji Thompson, for returning the Harmony Boys back to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

Afrobasket: D’Tigress depart for Mali on Wednesday

By Akeem Lawal

The senior national women's basketball team, D'Tigress, will depart the country on Wednesday, August 16 for Bamako, Mali where they will feature in the 2017 Afrobasket for Women which dunks off on August 18, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Tiwa Savage charges D’Tigress to win Afrobasket

By Our Reporter

NIGERIA music sensation, Tiwa Savage has charged the senior national women's basketball team, D'Tigress, to go for glory at the 2017 FIBA Afrobasket Women's Championship which dunks off on August 18 in Bamako, Mali, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Omoba Murphy Adetoro committed to grassroot sports development

By Akeem Lawal

ETI-OSA Local Government Chairman, Omoba Murphy Adebowale Adetoro has emphasised his commitment towards the development of football at grassroots, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

7th Muniru Muse Cup finals hold August 20

By Akeem Lawal 

THE finals of the 7th edition of Muniru Muse Under-12 and Under-15 boys and girls football Championship will hold at  the Campos Mini Stadium, Lagos Island on Sunday, 20th August, 2017.

CHAN: Team bonding will help Eagles beat Benin, says Afelokhai

By Akeem Lawal

ENYIMBA goalkeeper Theophilus Afelokhai believes the team bonding in the camp of senior home-based national football team will see them through against Benin Republic in the final qualifier for next year’s Championship of African Nations (CHAN) in Kenya, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Senator Saleh donates space bus, cash to Kaduna grass-root tourney

By Our Reporter

FORMER Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mohammed Sani Saleh has donated a Volkswagen Sharon bus and a cash sum of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N1,500,000) as winning prizes for the maiden edition of Peace and Unity Cup, tagged 'General Catch Them Young', Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Assault on match officials: Three fans remanded in Bauchi prison

By Our Reporter

JUSTICE L Yakubu of the Upper Sharia Court No 1 on Tuesday remanded in prison custody the three suspects involved in the attack of match officials during and after the matchday 33 fixture of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) between Wikki Tourist and Rangers International which ended 1-1 at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi.

Shakespeare: Iheanacho, Vardy partnership will be deadly

By Our Reporter

LEICESTER City manager, Craig Shakespeare has predicted that Super Eagles forward, Kelechi Iheanacho can form a lethal partnership with Jamie Vardy this season, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

VAT Wonder Goal 11: Adamu, Usule, Ibenegbu make shortlist

Adamu celebrates his goal vs El-Kanemi

By  Our Reporter

Adamu Hassan of Nasarawa United, Martins Usule of Katsina United and Ikechukwu Ibenegbu of Enyimba International are in the race for the Match Day 30 VAT Wonder Goal, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

24-hour penalty marathon: Wolves legends join fans to raise £10k in honour of Ikeme

By Akeem Lawal

WOLVERHAMPTON Wanderers legends including Matt Murray and Steve Bull joined dedicated fans as a marathon 24-hour penalty shoot-out finished on Saturday raising more than £10,000 in honour of Super Eagles goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Leicester boss hails ‘enormously talented Iheanacho’

By Akeem Lawal 

LEICESTER City manager, Craig Shakespeare has described Kelechi Iheanacho as an enormously talented player after the Super Eagles forward joined the Foxes from Manchester City for a reported £25m.

NNL: Ayeni still hopeful of Sokoto Utd's promotion

.Rues draw against Jigawa
By Our Reporter 

SOKOTO United left back David Kehinde Ayeni has lamented over his side's 1-1 home draw against Jigawa Golden Stars in the one the Matchday 20 of Bet9ja Nigeria National League (NNL) last Saturday.

NMJ urges Nigerians to make NWPL final day memorable

By Our Reporter

THE New Media Journalists (NMJ) has urged Nigerians to make the final matchday of the rebranded Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) a memorable one, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Fabiyi rejoins Sunshine Stars till end of season

By Akeem Lawal

BENIN Republic International, Fabiyi Olaniyi Emmanuel, who spent the early part of the season with Gombe United has rejoined Sunshine Stars of Akure till the end of the season, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Iheanacho undergoes Leicester medical

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has undergone his Leicester City medical ahead of a £25million move from Manchester City to the King Power Stadium, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.