Monday, 22 October 2018

16 teams for 2018 National Volleyball Premier League


By Akeem Lawal
THE Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) said 16 teams were set to take part in the 2018 National Volleyball Premier League, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

30 teams for Legacy Volleyball Championship


By Akeem Lawal
30 teams including Ghana Police Volleyball team and a team from Benin Republic will participate in this year’s edition of the Legacy Volleyball Championship which will take place at the Volleyball Court of the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos from 5th to 10th November, 2018.

Senator Buhari, Fresh pledge support for Gold Cup Tourney


By Our Reporter
DISTINGUISHED Senator Federal Republic of Nigeria, Buhari Abdul-Fatai (BAF) has pledged his continued support for Nigeria's most organised Pre-season Tournament tagged "Gold Cup Pre-season".

Friday, 19 October 2018

GOtv Boxing Night 16: Masebinu eyes WABU title


By Akeem Lawal
NEW national light heavyweight champion, Adewale “Masevex” Masebinu, has declared his desire to claim the West African Boxing Union (WABU) title in the division.

Wednesday, 17 October 2018

Oshoala, Obafemi Matins Foundation donate materials to schools


By Akeem Lawal
REIGNING African women’s  Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala and football star, Obafemi Martins has donated sports and educational materials to various schools in Lagos State ahead of the Lagos Girls Football camp tagged #football4girls, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Kogi Utd 3-0 FC Taraba: John relishes first career hat-trick


By Akeem Lawal
Kogi United forward, John John is in cloud nine after scoring his first career hat trick that helped his side to a comfortable 3-0 away win over FC Taraba in a rescheduled Nigeria National League, NNL Matchday 15 encounter played on Wednesday in Katsina-Ala, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

2018 ITTF World Cup: Aruna Quadri hits France with family


By Akeem Lawal
After leading Portugal’s Sporting to their first win of the 2018/2019 European Table Tennis Union (ETTU) Champions League, Africa’s sole representative at the 2018 ITTF World Cup, Nigeria’s Aruna Quadri has arrived Paris, France, in readiness for the three-day tournament which serves off on Friday October 19.

Tuesday, 16 October 2018

Plateau Utd set to unveil Maikaba


By Akeem Lawal
Nigeria Professional Football League outfit, Plateau United will unveil Abdu Maikaba as the club’s new technical adviser this week, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

GOtv Boxing Night 16: Oladosu delighted with WABU title win

By Akeem Lawal 
NEW West African Boxing Union lightweight champion, Rilwan “Real One” Oladosu, has expressed delight at winning the title and thanked sponsors of GOtv Boxing Night for providing a platform for him to exhibit his skills. 

Ondo govt dissolves Sunshine Stars technical crew, players


By Akeem Lawal
ONDO State government has ordered the dissolution of technical crew, technical pool staff and players of Nigeria Professional Football League side, Sunshine Stars of Akure with immediate effect, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Why I resigned as Technical Adviser of Nasarawa Utd - Dogo

By Akeem Lawal
Coach Kabir Suleiman Dogo has revealed to Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com the major reason why he resigned as Technical Adviser of the Nigeria Professional Football League club, Nasarawa United.

Monday, 15 October 2018

GOtv Boxing Night 16: Agbaje emerges best boxer, wins N1.5m

By Akeem Lawal 
TAIWO “Esepo” Agbaje, on Sunday night, emerged winner of the Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial trophy for the best boxer at GOtv Boxing Night 16, which carried a cash prize of N1.5million, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports. 

8th Kesington Adebutu Cup: Sansohat, Gandy Babes emerge champions


By Akeem Lawal
SANSOHAT Football Club of Agege and Gandy Babes of Igamu emerge winners of the 8th U-20 Boys and Girls Kesington Adebutu Cup 2018, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Yagazie Foundation brings foreign coaches to Nigeria


By Akeem Lawal
Top American, Danish, Swedish coaches are already in Nigeria to hunt for hidden football talents at the grassroots level during a talent hunt event in Lagos titled, “Coaching Clinic and Scouting Programme”.

Thursday, 11 October 2018

Doping: Athletics Integrity Unit suspends Glory Nathaniel


By Akeem Lawal
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) have announced the provisional suspension of African women's 400m hurdles champion, Nigeria's Glory Onome Nathaniel after a positive test for the anabolic steroid stanozolol, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Naija Boxing Rumble Reality Show: Corley vows to produce world champions

By Akeem Lawal
SEVEN time world boxing champion in the Lightweight category, Demarcus Deon Corley has been given the task of producing potential world champions from Nigeria through a TV reality show called ‘Naija Boxing Rumble Reality Show’.

GOtv Boxing Night 16: Joe Boy gets new opponent as injury rules out Dotse


By Akeem Lawal
Anama Dotse, the Ghanaian billed to fight African Boxing Union lightweight champion, Oto “Joe Boy” Joseph, at GOtv Boxing Night 16 has pulled out of the fight after suffering an eye injury in training, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

2018 West Africa Golf Tour: Olapade wins Nigeria @58

By Akeem Lawal
AFTER leading two rounds, Sunday Olapade has finally won Nigeria @58, his third victory in the 2018 West Africa Golf Tour season.

GOtv Boxing 16: Ghana’s Lamptey vows to demolish Oladosu


By Akeem Lawal
CRACK Ghanaian boxer, Benjamin Lamptey, has vowed to demolish Nigeria’s Rilwan “Real One” Oladosu and end his winning run when they clash for the West African Boxing Union (WABU) lightweight title at GOtv Boxing Night 16 on October 14.

Monday, 8 October 2018

1000 athletes for Toyin Saraki Baseball & Softball tourney


By Akeem Lawal
OVER 1000 athletes from 15 states in Nigeria are expected to participate at the maiden Toyin Ojora Saraki Under 18 and Senior Baseball & Softball championship scheduled to hold at the Adewole Park in Ilorin, Kwara State from 30th October to 8th November, 2018.

Mikel: Terry, a true captain and great leader


By Akeem Lawal
NIGERIA captain, John Mikel Obi has paid tribute to former England and Chelsea captain John Terry following his retirement from football, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Muhammad Ali trophy: Aliu Lasisi delighted with 8th pro win


By Akeem Lawal
Nigerian boxer, Aliu Bamidele Lasisi recorded his eighth professional victory after beating Artid Bamrungauea in their bantamweights fight at the King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.