Ajilore wants camp at natural environment for 2019 U21 Beach V’ball tourney

By Akeem Lawal

THE Head Coach of the country’s Under 21 volleyball teams, Kayode Ajilore has called on the Nigeria Volleyball Federation to camp the players in any natural beach environment ahead of the 2019 U21 Beach Volleyball Championships, scheduled to hold from 20th to 24th March in Cape Verde.

German Grand Prix: Adekuoroye strikes gold, Oborududu claims bronze

By Our Reporter
Two-time Commonwealth champion Odunayo Adekuoroye (57kg) spectacularly won a gold medal at the just-concluded Grand Prix of Germany in Dormagen, with 8-time African champion Blessing Oborududu claiming a bronze medal at the ranking event, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

MFM 2-0 Sunshine Stars: I’m not under pressure, says Dogo

By Akeem Lawal

SUNSHINE Stars head coach, Kabir Suleiman Dogo says he is not under any pressure whatsoever, after his team suffered their second defeat of the 2018/19 Nigeria Professional Football League season in a 2-0 loss to MFM FC on matchday 10 at the Agege Stadium on Wednesday.

Plateau Utd places players, officials on half salary

By Akeem Lawal

FOLLOWING Plateau United’s surprise 1-0 loss to newcomers, Kada City Stars in a matchday 19 fixtures of the Nigeria Professional Football League played at the New Jos Stadium on Wednesday, the club management has invoked the no work, no pay rule on the players.

Adeniji targets 16 more goals, credits Ilechukwu for improved form

By Akeem Lawal
MFM FC forward Kabir Adewole Adeniji has expressed his appreciation to the coach of the team, Fidelis Ilechukwu for giving him the opportunity after scoring his fourth goal of the season in their 2-0 victory over Sunshine Stars in a South-West Derby at the Agege Stadium on Wednesday.

Stakeholders meet to ensure hitch-free home games for Plateau Utd

By Akeem Lawal 

A collaborative meeting aimed at finding a lasting solution to fans encroachment into the New JosStadium  during league matches has been held.

Team Nigeria in Ghana for 2019 CAVB Beach V’ball Cup qualifiers

By Akeem Lawal

Nigeria Beach Volleyball teams arrived Ghana on Tuesday ahead of the 2019 CAVB Under-21 Beach Cup zonal qualifiers billed to hold from February 21 to 24, 2019 in Accra.

Nigeria wrestlers set for Grand Prix of Germany, Bulgaria Ranking Series

By Our Reporter

ALL is now set for Nigeria’s participation in the Grand Prix of Germany event in Dormagen as well as the Dan Kolov-Nikola Petrov ranking series tournament in Bulgaria.

Edo deputy gov smiles on ailing Insurance FC officials

Hon. Shaibu with Mr. Omokaro 

By Our Reporter

RESPITE has come the way of two ex Insurance officials Mr. George Omokaro and Pa Pulley Osayande who have been down with varied life threatening health challenges as Edo Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu has promised to offset their medical bills with additional cash for upkeeps.

MFM vs Sunshine Stars: Dogo demands fair officiating

By Akeem Lawal 

SUNSHINE Stars head coach, Kabir Suleiman Dogo has called for fair officiating in their Nigeria Professional Football League matchday 10 encounter against MFM FC billed for Wednesday at the Agege Stadium, Lagos.

Lobi vs Remo: Expect an improved performance, says Ogunmodede

Coaches Kennedy Boboye and Daniel Ogunmodede 

By Our Reporter

REMO Stars Football Club (RSFC) Head Coach, Daniel Ogunmodede has told the fans of the club to expect an improved performance from the team on Wednesday.

Al Nassr vs AGMK: Musa ready for AFC Champions League clash

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles vice captain, Ahmed Musa is expected to feature for Al Nassr in Tuesday’s AFC Champions League clash against FK AGMK at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium after resuming training with the Saudi Arabian club, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Plateau Utd vs Kada Stars: Clash open to fans

By Akeem Lawal

The management of Plateau United Football Club of Jos says fans are allowed to watch their Nigeria Professional Football League matchday 10 clash against Kada City Stars of Kaduna at the New Jos Stadium on Wednesday.

Nigeria to host Africa in Rope Skipping Sport

Akeem Lawal

THE Nigeria Rope Skipping Federation (NRSF), an apex body of jump rope/rope skipping sport in Nigeria is set to host African nations in a training workshop scheduled to hold from April 18-20, 2019 at Rowe Park, Yaba, Lagos.

Adebogun tips Remo Stars to return to winning ways vs Kwara Utd

By Our Reporter

REMO Stars Football Club (RSFC) creative midfielder, Adebogun Omotayo has assured that he and his teammates will do everything possible to return to winning ways on Thursday.

Africa Club Volleyball Championships: Nimrod charges Nigeria Customs

By Akeem Lawal

The President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod has predicted a better outing for the Nigeria Customs Service ahead of the 2019 Women's Africa Club Championships in Cairo, Egypt.

Teenage sensation Adejubu feels no pressure on NPFL debut

By Akeem Lawal

SUNSHINE Stars whizkid, Ayo Adejubu says he felt excited after making his much awaited Nigeria Professional Football League debut for Sunshine Stars in a 2-0 victory over Katsina United on Monday.

Gombe Utd’s Abubakar Musa to return in 4 weeks

By Akeem Lawal 

GOMBE United winger, Abubakar Musa is recuperating well after he underwent a successful surgery, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com has been informed.

Sunshine Stars vs Katsina Utd: Dogo targets next six points

By Akeem Lawal 

SUNSHINE Stars Technical Adviser, Suleiman Kabiru Dogo has set his sigh on securing six points in their next two games of the Nigeria Professional Football League starting from this weekend’s matchday 8 encounter against Katsina United.

MFM vs Tornadoes: Aliko wants to maintain momentum

By Akeem Lawal 

NIGER Tornadoes goalkeeper, Aliko Mustapha hopes the Minna-based outfit can maintain the winning momentum when the face MFM FC in the Nigeria Professional Football League matchday 8 encounter billed for Agege Stadium on Sunday.

Enyimba vs Remo Stars: Fabiyi eyes clean sheet

By Akeem Lawal 

REMO Stars Football Club goalkeeper, Fabiyi Emmanuel hopes to record a clean sheet when his side takes on Enyimba in the Nigeria Professional Football League matchday eight encounter today at the Enyimba Township Stadium in Aba, Abia State.

Remo Stars vs MFM: Ilechukwu predicts tight derby game

By Akeem Lawal

THE head coach of Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM FC), Fidelis Ilechukwu is looking forward to a tight south west derby clash against Remo Stars in one of Wednesday’s Nigeria Professional Football League matchday 7 encounters billed for Osogbo Township Stadium, Osun State.

Pulis: Mikel is fantastic

By Akeem Lawal

MIDDLESBROUGH boss, Tony Pulis has described new signing, Mikel Obi as a fantastic player after the Nigeria International helped his side record a 3-2 victory away to West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns last weekend.

2016 Fed Cup: Nasarawa Utd appeal to Gov. Al-Makura on land promise

By Our Reporter

PLAYERS and officials of Nigeria Professional Football League side, Nasarawa United have pleaded with the State governor, Tanko Al-Makura to redeem the promise of landed properties made to the team for their performance in the 2016 Federation Cup.

2020 Sports Festival: FG signs ‘Host State Agreement’ with Edo State

By Our Reporter

THE Edo State government has signed the Host State Agreement for the 20th National Sports Festival with the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports.

Ethiopians sweep medals at 2019 Lagos City Marathon

By Akeem Lawal

Ethiopian athletes Suntayahu Legese and Dinke Meseret dominated the 2019 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon by emerging winners of the male and female events. 

Kiprotich eyes title defense at 2019 Lagos City Marathon

By Akeem Lawal

2018 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon winner, Abraham Kiprotich has set his sighs on defending his title at the 2019 edtion of the event which holds in Lagos on Saturday.

Plateau Utd/FCIU clash: Suspects plead not guilty to attack on referee charges

By Akeem Lawal

THE two suspects, who were arrested Thursday in connection with the attack of centre referee, Sam Agba during the Plateau United and Ifeanyi Uba match of the Nigeria Professional Football League played at the new Jos stadium on January 13, have been charged to court.

MFM vs Wikki: Tunde Azeez eyes NPFL top spot

By Our Reporter

MOUNTAIN of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC mercurial midfielder Tunde Azeez says his team will claim top spot after their Wikki Tourists game this weekend.

D’banj, Teni promise to thrill fans at 2019 Lagos City Marathon

By Akeem Lawal

TWO award-winning artistes, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known as D'banj and fast-rising Teniola Apata better known as Teni the entertainer have vowed to thrill fans when they perform live at the 2019 edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon billed to hold in Lagos on Saturday.