Saturday 31 March 2018

Sunshine Stars part ways with Coach Duke Udi


By Our Reporter
THE management of Nigeria Professional Football League side, Sunshine Stars FC of Akure, has finally parted ways with Coach Duke Udi.

CAF Confederations Cup: Plateau Utd to play Alger at Agege Stadium


.Peace Boys hit Lagos on Wednesday
By Akeem Lawal
NIGERIA Professional Football League champions, Plateau United will host USM Alger of Algeria in the elimination fixture of the CAF Confederations Cup at the Agege Stadium in Lagos on Saturday, April 7, 2018, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Thursday 29 March 2018

US, UK boxers storm Nigeria for International Boxing Carnival


By Our Reporter
Management of Monarch Events and Promotion have declared their readiness to give Nigerian Professional Boxing a big boost beginning with an International Boxing Carnival on April 7, 2018.

Commonwealth Games: Nigeria wrestlers depart for Gold Coast April 2

By Akeem Lawal
TEAM Nigeria wrestling are expected to depart the shores of the country on 2nd April for the 2018 Commonwealth Games which runs from 4th to 15th April in Gold Coast, Australia.

Commonwealth Games: NWF to unveil wrestlers on Friday


By Akeem Lawal
THE Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) will officially unveil her 2018 Commonwealth Games team to the media in a brief and colorful ceremony in Yenegoa, Bayelsa State on Friday, 30th March, 2017.

Monday 26 March 2018

Bala sees victory over Pillars as turning point for Kwara Utd


.Dedicates win to fans

By Akeem Lawal

NEWLY appointed Technical Adviser of Kwara United, Coach Abubakar Bala says winning his first game in charge of the team will go a long way in motivating the players as they continue their quest to escape the drop this season.

GOtv Boxing Night 14: Kenya’s Nyawade wants to shame Skoro


By Our Reporter
Kenya’s Michael “Shaka” Nyawade, who is billed to fight Nigeria’s Waidi “Skoro” Usman for the African Boxing Union (ABU) featherweight title at GOtv Boxing Night 14, has boasted that he will make his opponent dizzy within the first three rounds, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Tuesday 20 March 2018

N1m up for grabs as GOtv Boxing Night 14 holds April 14


By Akeem Lawal
THE 14th edition of GOtv Boxing Night will hold at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere Lagos on Saturday, April 14, 2018, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Monday 19 March 2018

World Cup: Eagles will excel in Russia, says Amokachi

By Akeem Lawal
FORMER Nigeria international, Daniel Amokachi has backed the Super Eagles to spring up surprises at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Saturday 17 March 2018

WORLD CUP: Don’t focus on Argentina, Aghahowa warns Eagles

By Akeem Lawal
FORMER Nigeria international, Julius Aghahowa has urged the Super Eagles not to focus on Argentina but concentrate on the preparations towards the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

NWF names Adekuoroye, Boltic, 10 others for C'wealth Games



By Akeem Lawal
World silver-medalist and 2014 Commonwealth Champion, Odunayo Adekuoroye (57kg) tops the list of 12 wrestlers (six male and six female) that will represent the country at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia scheduled to be staged from April 4 to April 15 2018, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Wednesday 14 March 2018

GOtv subscribers to watch Barcelona v Chelsea match live



By Our Reporter
GOTV subscribers will today watch the highly anticipated UEFA Champions League round of 16 return match between Barcelona and Chelsea on SuperSport Select 2 (channel 32) at 8:40pm on GOtv.

Tuesday 13 March 2018

Bala admits difficult task at Kwara United


.Coach to be unveiled on Wednesday
By Akeem Lawal
AHEAD of his unveiling at the conference room of the indoor Hall of the Kwara State Stadium complex in Ilorin on Wednesday, newly appointed Kwara United Technical Adviser, Coach Abubakar Bala says it will not be an easy task guiding the team out of the present situation.

Akabueze: Boluspor still on course for promotion

By Akeem Lawal
FORMER Flying Eagles attacker, Chukwuma Akabueze says Boluspor Kulübü are still in the race for promotion despite suffering a 0-1 home loss to Çaykur Rizespor Kulübü in the Turkish TFF First League last weekend.

Raheem Lawal resumes training, eyes return to Eagles

By Akeem Lawal
SUPER Eagles and Osmanlispor FK midfielder, Raheem Lawal has resumed full training with his teammates after missing two games due to injury, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Monday 12 March 2018

Jandor Foundation sponsors grassroot soccer tourney



By Akeem Lawal
The Founder/Chairman of Jandor Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, Olajide Adediran says the need to give talented youths the opportunity to exhibit their skills is one of the reasons for sponsoring the Under-14 Jandor Foundation Cup soccer competition, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Saturday 10 March 2018

2018 West Africa Golf Tour: Safiyanu wins Eko Challenge Cup on pro debut


By Akeem Lawal
NIGERIAN golfer, Mohammed Safiyanu won his first tournament as a professional of the West Africa Golf Tour after emerging winner of the Eko Challenge Cup at the Lakowe Lakes Golf and Country Estate in Lagos on Friday, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Friday 9 March 2018

MFM can beat MC Alger in Algeria, Ilechukwu boasts

By Akeem Lawal
THE coach of Mountain of Fire Ministries (MFM FC) Fidelis Ilechukwu has revealed that his side can do the unthinkable by beating Mouloudia Club D’ Alger in the return leg of their CAF Champions League first round match in Algeria.

2018 W/Africa Golf Tour: Torgah maintains 2 shots lead at Eko Challenge Cup



By Akeem Lawal
GHANIAN Vincent Torgah lost his 4 shots advantage after scoring 3 over par 73 in the second round at Eko Challenge Cup in Lakowe Lakes Golf and Country Estate in Lagos, Nigeria. 

Thursday 8 March 2018

2018 West Africa Golf Tour: Torgah leads Eko Challenge Cup



By Akeem Lawal
VINCENT Torgah made a brilliant opening 69 on the first day of Eko Challenge Cup at Lakowe Lakes Golf and Country Estate in Lagos ,the new host venue of the West Africa Golf Tour, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports. 

Tuesday 6 March 2018

2018 West Africa Golf Tour: 40 Pro golfers for Eko Challenge Cup


By Akeem Lawal
A total of 40 professional golf players from eight West African countries will be on parade when the maiden Eko Golf Challenge Cup on the 2018 West Africa Golf Tour tees-off on Wednesday at the Lakowe Lakes Golf Club in Lagos, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

African V/ball Club tourney: Nigeria Customs beat Cameroon's Injis 3-1




By Akeem Lawal


THE Nigeria Custom Service (NCS) female volleyball team began their campaign at the 2018 Women's African Volleyball Club Championship by coming from a set down to beat Injis Volleyball Club of Cameroon 3-1 in the opening match in Pool D at Ahly Halls in Cairo, Egypt on Tuesday, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Ekundayo relishes winning return to the ring


By Akeem Lawal
NIGERIAN boxer, Larry 'The Natural' Ekundayo returned to title-winning form at the weekend, and promptly revealed that he is looking to get a major title fight very soon.

Super Eagles’ invitation, a dream come true - Junior Ajayi



By Akeem Lawal
NIGERIA international, Junior Ajayi has described his invitation to the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming friendlies against Poland and Serbia later this month as a dream come true, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Monday 5 March 2018

African V/ball Club tourney: Nigeria Customs to face Cameroon's Injis in opener

.Drawn Prison, Asec, Douanes in Group D

By Akeem Lawal

THE Nigeria Custom Service (NCS) female volleyball team will begin their campaign against Injis Volleyball Club of Cameroon on Tuesday in their opening match in Group D of the 2018 Women's African Volleyball Club Championship holding at Ahly Halls in Cairo, Egypt, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Saturday 3 March 2018

Balogun sees red as Mainz hold Hamburg


By Akeem Lawal
IT was a mixed feeling for Super Eagles defender, Leon Balogun after being sent off in a game that saw FSV Mainz 05 secure a vital 0-0 draw against relegation-rival Hamburger SV in a German Bundesliga match at the Volksparkstadion on Saturday, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Friday 2 March 2018

Rohr visits Ahmed Musa in Russia

By Akeem Lawal
CSKA Moscow forward, Ahmed Musa has expressed gratitude to Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr for paying him a visit in Russia, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.