GOtv Boxing Night 17: Scorpion vows to retire Nurudeen

By Akeem Lawal

RIDWAN “Scorpion” Oyekola, best boxer at GOtv Boxing Night 15, has declared that he will send Nurudeen "Prince" Fatai, former national lightweight champion, into retirement. 

Develop Grassroot: Lagos charge new boards of sports associations

By Akeem Lawal

The newly inaugurated boards of sports associations in Lagos State have been charged to focus on the development of sports from grassroot.

Odeyemi: My partnership with Alebiosu will be deadly

By Akeem Lawal

NEW Kwara United striker, Ebenezer Odeyemi has predicted a formidable strike partnership with Segun Alebiosu ahead of the Nigeria Professional Football League season.

GOtv Boxing Night brings WBF title bout to Nigeria

By Our Reporter

The 17th edition of GOtv Boxing Night (GOtv Boxing Night 17) will be headlined by the World Boxing Federation (WBF) Intercontinental super featherweight bout between Nigeria’s Seun Wahab and Tanzania’s Issa “Peche Boy” Nampepeche. 

No pressure on Sunshine Stars to win Gold Cup - Omaka

By Our Reporter

ANTHONY Omaka has stressed that Sunshine Stars is in no pressure to win the Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament ahead of their final game against Kwara United at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure.

Sunshine Stars growing in character - Akinyemi

By Our Reporter

CHAIRMAN Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA), Otunba Tajudeen Akinyemi has hinted that Sunshine Stars is growing in character after they defeated Remo Stars to qualify to the finals of the Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament in Akure.

FIBA Africa Club Championship: Kida tips First Bank for semifinal

By Our Reporter

THE Nigeria Basketball Federation President, Engr. Musa Kida has urged First Bank Basketball Club of Lagos to go for broke and maintain their unbeaten run when they come up against FAP of Cameroon at the ongoing FIBA Africa Club Championship for Women.

Gold Cup: Bala sets sights on final against Sunshine Stars

By Akeem Lawal

The Technical Adviser of Kwara United, Abubakar Bala has shifted his attention to the final the Gold Cup preseason tournament against Sunshine Stars billed for Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure on Saturday.

Gold Cup: MOTM award will spur me to do more, says Odeyemi

By Akeem Lawal

THE Vomoz Mobile Man of The Match in the semifinal match of the 2018 Gold Cup preseason tournament between Kwara United and Cynosure FC, Ebenezer Odeyemi says the award will motivate him to do more ahead of the new Nigeria Professional Football League season.

Ogoh Odaudu eyes continental glory with Rivers Hoopers

By Our Reporter

RIVERS Hoopers Basketball Club of Port Harcourt have started preparations for the FIBA Africa Zone 3 Qualifiers taking place between December 3-8 in Cotonou.

Gold Cup: Sunshine Stars battle Kwara Utd in final

By Our Reporter

SUNSHINE Stars will battle Kwara United in the final of the 2018 edition of Gold Cup Preseason Tourney at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure on Saturday.

Dogo under pressure to dump Sunshine Stars

By Akeem Lawal

New Technical Adviser of Sunshine Stars Kabir Suleiman Dogo is under pressure to leave the Akure based outfit, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Gold Cup:Cynosure coach looks forward to Kwara Utd clash

By Akeem Lawal

CYNOSURE FC Head Coach, Deji Ayeni says losing their first match at the ongoing Gold Cup tournament is not a big deal as it affords the opportunity to re-strategize for their semifinal game against Kwara United on Wednesday at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure.

Gold Cup: Bring on Remo Stars, Abe Sunday roars

By Akeem Lawal 

SUNSHINE Stars captain Abe Sunday has boasted that the Owena Waves are ready to take on Remo Stars in the semifinals of the ongoing Gold Cup tournament on Thursday at the Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure.

Gold Cup: Cynosure not here to make up numbers, says Coach Ayeni

By Akeem Lawal

CYNOSURE Football Club Head Coach, Deji Ayeni says his team is not in Akure to make up the numbers at the 2018 Gold Cup preseason tournament, boasting that their performance so far is no fluke.

Rivers Utd not under pressure - Eguma

By Our Reporter

RIVERS United coach, Stanley Eguma says his team is not under pressure as they prepare for the new season which is expected to kickoff in December.

Sunshine Stars coach Dogo eyes new striker, defender

By Akeem Lawal

Coach Kabiru Suleiman Dogo has hinted that he needs to beef up the defence and attacking options of Sunshine Stars before going into the new season.

Gold Cup: Alebiosu prefers title to highest scorer award

By Akeem Lawal 

LEADING top scorer in the ongoing Gold Cup preseason tournament in Akure, Segun Alebiosu says his ambition is to win trophy for Kwara United rather than individual award, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Gold Cup: Kwara Utd, Cynosure FC book semifinal spot

By Akeem Lawal

KWARA United and Cynosure FC have qualified for the semi final stage of the ongoing 2018 Gold Cup preseason tournament, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Bala: I’ll give everything to succeed at Kwara Utd

By Our Reporter

“KWARA United winning a silverware at the end of the 2018/19 season, is a top priority for me and my assistants”, says Coach Abubakar Bala.

Gold Cup: Lobi hold Sunshine, Kwara maintain unbeaten run

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA'S representative in the CAF Champions League, Lobi Stars held host Sunshine Stars to a 1-1 draw in their third Group B game of the ongoing Gold Cup preseason tournament held at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure on Saturday.

Vomoz Mobile to splash cash, awards on Gold Cup MVP, Top Scorer

By Akeem Lawal

VOMOZ Mobile, one of the largest Telecommunication retailing Service company in America has joined other brands to partner with Gold Cup Pre-season Tourney to support the organisers with cash and awards for outstanding players.

Maikaba gets official car at Plateau Utd

By Akeem Lawal

THE management of Plateau United Football Club of Jos has presented a brand new Peugeot 406 saloon official car to its newly appointed Technical Adviser, Abdu Isa Maikaba, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League: First Bank, MFM, 4 others qualify for national finals

By Akeem Lawal  

SIX teams from the Enugu and Abuja centres have booked their placement in the National Finals of the Zenith Bank Women Basketball League holding in Lagos, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports..

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".

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.

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.

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.

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”.

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.

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.

Kano Pillars vs Kwara Utd: Bala targets nine points

By Akeem Lawal

KWARA United Technical Adviser, Abubakar Bala has assured that his team will not soft-pedals but go for an outright win over Kano Pillars in their last group match of the 2018 Aiteo Cup at the Agege Stadium on Friday.

Abia Warriors suspend Ndifreke

By Akeem Lawal

THE management of Nigeria Professional Football League side Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia has announced the immediate suspension of its striker, Ndifreke Effiong for gross misconduct, indiscipline and disrespect.

Muhammad Ali trophy: Lasisi targets 8th pro win

By Akeem Lawal

Nigerian Boxer, Aliu Bamidele Lasisi hopes to secure his eighth professional boxing win when he takes on Artid Bamrungauea in an 8 rounds, bantamweights undercard fight at the Muhammad Ali trophy final billed to hold Friday night at the King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

ODSFA boss Akinyemi charges Sunshine to beat El-Kanemi

By Akeem Lawal

THE Chairman of the Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA), Otunba Tajudeen Akinyemi has made a rallying call to Sunshine Stars FC ahead of the all important Aiteo Cup second Group B match with El kanemi Warriors on Wednesday.