Sunshine’s Ocheje predicts tough game against MFM

By Akeem Lawal

SUNSHINE Stars goalkeeper, Moses Ocheje says the Nigeria Professional Football League matchday 9 reschedule game against Mountain of Fire and Miracles (MFM FC) at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure on Wednesday will be a tough encounter.

Tyavkase says Lobi motivated to beat Akwa Utd after draw at MFM

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA Professional Football League experienced forward, David Tyavkase believes Lobi Stars draw away to Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM FC) in the Matchday 10 fixture at the Agege Stadium, Lagos on Sunday was well deserved.

Moses ready for ‘big game’ against Man Utd

By Akeem Lawal

Super Eagles winger, Victor Moses has termed Sunday’s Premier League clash between Chelsea and Manchester United as a big game for this weekend, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Galatasaray 5-0 Bursaspor: Troost-Ekong sees red in heavy defeat

By Akeem Lawal

IT was double headache for Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong on Friday as Bursaspor suffered a 5-0 defeat to Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig clash at the Turk Telekom Stadyumu, reports Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com.

CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Nigerian envoy charges Plateau Utd to beat Etoile

 By Akeem Lawal

THE Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Cameroon, Ambassador Lawal Gashagar has commended the management of Plateau United Football Club of Jos for doing the nation proud by qualifying for the second round of the CAF Champions League.

CAF Champions League: MFM’s match-winner Akuneto targets group stage

By Akeem Lawal

MOUNTAIN of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM FC) forward, Chijioke Akuneto has expressed delight after scoring the only goal that secured a place for the Lagos-based team in the next round of CAF Champions League.

Niger Tornadoes sack Erasmus Onuh

.As Hamza Abara takes over

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA Professional Football League side, Niger Tornadoes has relieved the Technical Adviser of the club, Erasmus Onu of his duty after nine games in the 2017/2018 NPFL season.

NFF, LMC, Kano Pillars, Sunshine, Enyimba, others mourn late Udoji

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA Football Federation (NFF), League Management Company (LMC) and top Nigerian clubs including Enyimba, Plateau United, Sunshine Stars, Kwara United, Enugu Rangers, Katsina United, Nasarawa United, Rivers United, Lobi Stars, ABS FC, Shooting Stars SC have expressed shock following the death of Kano Pillars defender Chinedu Udoji in a car crash on Sunday.

CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Plateau Utd depart for Cameroon on Monday

.Ajiboye, Itodo out

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA‘S CAF Champions League representative, Plateau United will depart the shores of the country for Cameroon on Monday for the second leg of their preliminary stage clash against Eding Sport FC De La Lekie scheduled to hold at the Omnisports Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, Yaoundé on Wednesday, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Olatunbosun strike helps MFM beat Akwa United 1-0

By Akeem Lawal

SIKIRU Olatunbosun’s 33rd minute strike was all Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM FC) needed to defeat Akwa United in a rescheduled Matchday 8 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) fixture held at the Agege ‘Soccer Temple’ Stadium on Friday.

Reuben credits hard work, dedication for reclaiming African title

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA wrestler, Hannah Reuben believes her hard work, discipline and dedication were the primary reasons she reclaimed her African title at the just concluded 2018 African Wrestling Championship in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Stephen Eze delighted to join Lokomotiv Plovdiv

By Akeem Lawal

Nigeria international, Stephen Eze is delighted to join Bulgarian First League outfit, Lokomotiv Plovdiv on a two-year deal, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Kwara Utd’s Alfred targets maximum points at Nasarawa

By Akeem Lawal

Kwara United striker Stephen Alfred has vowed on behalf of his team mates that the team's next target is to get the maximum three points in their next  Nigeria  Professional  Football League (NPFL) game against Nasarawa United.

Oborududu shifts focus to Commonwealth Games, World Championship

By Akeem Lawal

EIGHT-TIME African champion, Blessing Oborududu has revealed that her next target is to win gold medals at the 2018 Commonwealth Games which will be held on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia between April 4 to15 and the 2018 World Wrestling Championship due to take place in Hungarian capital Budapest from October 22 to 28.

Igali hails Team Nigeria for winning African Wrestling Championship

By Akeem Lawal

PRESIDENT of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Daniel Igali has commended Team Nigeria wrestlers for emerging the overall champions of the just concluded African Wrestling Championship held at the Alfred Diete Spiff Sports Complex in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Nojeem Raji wants Sunshine vs Pillars object-thrower fished out

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA Professional Football League (NPFL) veteran Nojeem Raji believes with heavy security presence at the Akure Township Stadium during Sunshine Stars and Kano Pillars encounter last weekend, there was no way match officials could be physically assaulted.

Wike assures on best African Wrestling Championship

By Our Reporter

RIVERS Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike says the state is set to organize one of the best African Wrestling Championships, following the level of preparation and determination by the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

S’Africa names 38 wrestlers for African Championship, hit Nigeria Feb 5

By Akeem Lawal

THE South Africa Wrestling Federation (SAWFCC) has named 38 wrestlers that will represent the nation at the 2018 Africa Wrestling Championships scheduled to hold at the Alfred Diete Spiff Sports Complex, Port Harcourt, from February 7-11th.

Isaac Ekpo dumps Landmark Promotions for Azzur Management

By Our Reporter

NIGERIA’S professional Super Middleweight boxer, rated No 2 in the world, Isaac ‘The Grenade’ Ekpo has given reasons he dumped Landmark Promotions for Azzur Management, owned by Nelson Aiyelabowo, a Nigerian based in the United States of America, USA.

Abe likes Sunshine Stars’ progress

By Akeem Lawal

SUNSHINE Stars captain, Sunday Abe has highlighted the progress made by his team in the games played in the opening month of the 2017/18 Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) campaign.