African Championships: Adekuoroye emerge best wrestler

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NIGERIA’S Odunayo Adekuoroye has been named the best female wrestler at the 2019 African Senior Wrestling Championships in Hammamet, Tunisia following her impressive showing on her way to successfully defending the gold medal she won a year ago in Port Harcourt.

African Championships: Nigeria dominate women’s wrestling

By Our Reporter

TEAM Nigeria once again reigned supreme in Women Wrestling at the 2019 African Senior Wrestling Championships in Hammamet, Tunisia, claiming 5 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals in 10 categories.

Sunshine vs Kwara Utd: Bala targets win without Alebiosu

By Akeem Lawal 
KWARA United head coach, Abubakar Bala has admitted that the team will miss the services of their top striker, Segun Alebiosu when they take on Sunshine Stars in the Nigeria Professional Football League matchday 13 encounter today at the Ondo State Sports Complex. 

Dogo urges Sunshine management, fans to embrace peace

By Akeem Lawal

Sunshine Stars head coach, Kabiru Suleiman Dogo has made a passionate appeal to the club management, Supporters, fans and other stakeholders to come together and rally behind the team.  

Lagos FA Cup kicks off Saturday with 95 teams

By Akeem Lawal

A total of 95 teams (87 male and 8 female) will take part in the Winners Golden Bet-sponsored 2018/2019 Lagos FA Cup, scheduled to kick off on Saturday, 30th March at the Agege Stadium, Lagos.

2019 basketball season begins in April

By Our Reporter

THE 2019 domestic basketball season in Nigeria will start in April with the stakeholders meeting, Congress and Annual General Meeting.

African Wrestling Championships: Team Nigeria arrive Tunisia

By Our Reporter

THE first batch of Nigeria’s contingent to the 2019 African Senior Wrestling Championships on Thursday arrived Hammamet, Tunisia, venue of the tournament. 

Nigeria 1-0 Egypt: Brilliant Onuachu strike steers Eagles over Pharaohs

By Our Reporter

AN excellent first –minute volley that left goalkeeper Mahmoud Abdelrehim in no man’s land and caught the full house at the Stephen Keshi Stadium by surprise was the difference as Nigeria and Egypt’s senior teams enacted an entertaining friendly in Asaba on Tuesday.

World Cup qualification: Sports Ministry hosts U-19 Cricket team

By Our Reporter

THE Youth and Sports Minister, Barrister Solomon Dalung on Tuesday hosted the National U- 19 Cricket team for qualifying for next year’s ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup.

Plateau Utd partners Bond Chemical Industries

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA Professional Football League side, Plateau United Football Club of Jos had entered into products endorsement with one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in the country, Bond Chemical Industries Limited, Lagos.

African U-18 & U-20 Championships: AFN names 85 athletes

 Akeem Lawal 

THE athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has released a competitive list of 85 athletes that will represent the country at the African Under-18 and Under-20 Championships billed to hold at the main Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, from April 16 - 20th, 2019,  Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Nigeria Baseball and Softball team for next stage of Olympic qualifier

By Akeem Lawal

THE Nigeria Baseball and Softball team have qualified for the next phase of the Africa Olympic qualifiers slated for South Africa from May 1- 5, 2019.

Nigeria set to host Zone 3 Africa Club volleyball championships

By Akeem Lawal

THE President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod said adequate arrangements have been made to host a successful Zone 3 Africa Club Championships scheduled to hold in Lagos from 14th to 19th April, 2019.

Nigeria Rugby president Mbagwu wins NIS Sports Personality of the Decade award

By Our Reporter

NIGERIA Rugby President, Kelechukwu Mbagwu received an award for the National Institute for Sports (NIS) outstanding sports personality of the decade – Rugby at a Gala event held at the Civic Center, Victoria Island, Lagos on Wednesday.

Lasisi Aliu to defend WBC Int’l Silver title against Keyvin Lara

By Akeem Lawal 
DUBAI-based Nigerian boxer, Lasisi Aliu will defend his World Boxing Council (WBC) International Silver Super Flyweight title against Keyvin Francisco Lara of Nicaragua on the 5th of April, 2019 at the Emirates Golf Club in Dubai, UAE, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

African Wrestling Championships: NWF names Adekuoroye, Oborududu, 14 others

By Akeem Lawal 
The Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) has announced a tentative 22-man list (16 athletes, 5 officials and an accompanying referee to represent the country at the 2019 African Senior Wrestling Championships in Hammamet, Tunisia, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Red Card: Aina handed three-game ban in Italy

By Akeem Lawal

Super Eagles and Torino full-back Ola Aina has been given a three-match ban for his red card in the Italian Serie A game against Bologna at the weekend.

Tokyo 2020: Nigeria Baseball and Softball team storms Ghana for qualifier

By Akeem Lawal

A 23-man contingent (20 players and 3 officials) of the Nigeria Baseball and Softball team departed the shores of the country on Tuesday for the West Zone 1 Olympics qualifier billed for Labone Senior High School, Accra, Ghana from March 22 to 24, 2019.

Tyson, Prince of Bahrain to hit Nigeria for African heavyweight fight

By Akeem Lawal

Former world heavyweight boxing champion, Mike Tyson, Prince of Bahrain, Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa will be in Nigeria in August for the African Heavyweight Champion title fight tagged, “Who’s The King of Africa”, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

MFM FC youngster Akpudje delighted with Nigeria U-23 call-up

By Our Reporter

MOUNTAIN of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC youngster, Joshua Akpudje says he is excited after making the Under-23 Nigeria national team that will face Libya in a doubleheader in the Africa U23 Cup of Nations qualifying series scheduled to hold in March.

Rohr: Why it is difficult for NPFL players to make Eagles

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has explained the reasons why it will difficult for Nigeria Professional Football League players to make the national team.

Nigeria for 2019 African Beach Games

By Akeem Lawal 

A total number of 54 countries, including Nigeria, will participate at the inaugural African Beach Games which will take place on the island of Sal, Cape Verde from 14 – 23 June 2019.

FIBA World Cup: D’Tigers to face Argentina, Russia, Korea

By Our Reporter

D’TIGERS have been drawn alongside Argentina, Russia and Korea in Group B of the 2019 FIBA World Cup for men in China between the August 31 -September 15, 2019.

Nigeria to host Rugby Africa Silver Cup 2019

By Akeem Lawal 
RUGBY Africa has confirmed Nigeria to host the Africa Silver Cup 2019 Pool A tournament from 6th -17th June in Lagos, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

I’m the best, says new UFC champion Kamaru Usman

By Akeem Lawal with agency reports 

NIGERIAN-BORN Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter, Kamaru Usman has boasted that he is the best in the sport after beating the defending champion, Tyron Woodley to clinch the UFC Welterweight title last weekend.

Khaled Bobbou elected president of Rugby Africa

By Our Reporter

KHALED Babbou of Tunisia has been elected the new president of Rugby Africa at the 13th General Assembly of the body held in Marrakech, Morocco on Saturday, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

NTF reveals plans for junior, wheelchair tennis

By Akeem Lawal

THE President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, Engineer Dayo Akindoju says the federation is bent on making sure the International Tennis Federation approves its proposal of having a substantial number of weeks for ITF Junior Tennis tournaments.

Two national volleyball coaches for seminar in Kenya

By Akeem Lawal

AS parts of its plans to make Nigeria proud at the forthcoming World U-19 Junior Volleyball Championship in Tunisia, the Nigeria Volleyball Federation is sending two national coaches on a High Performance Seminar.

Norwegian club Stabaek set to sign Nigerian duo

By Akeem Lawal

Norwegian side, Stabaek Football Club is set to sign two talented youngsters, Yusuf Abdullah Mohammed and Oliver Jospeh after successful scouting program in Nasarawa State.

NLO: Magate FC to begin screening March 2

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA Nationwide League One club side Magate FC are set to add new talents to their squad ahead of the new 2018/2019 campaign, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Leon Balogun returns to training

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles defender, Leon Balogun has resumed training for Brighton and Hove Albion, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.