Nworie, Okeke lead Nigeria’s charge in Greco-Roman wrestling

From Akeem Lawal, Rabat

TWO-TIME African champion, Emmanuel Nworie, will lead three others including Ikechukwu Robinson (60kg) and Tochukwu Okeke (87kg), as well as debutant Alfred Pakistan (67kg) in the Greco Roman wrestling event of the Africa Games which holds on Wednesday at the Indoor Sports Center, El Jadida, Morocco.

Hat-tricks of gold for Lawal, Eze in Weightlifting

.As weightlifters win six medals

From Akeem Lawal, Rabat

TEAM Nigeria weightlifters increased the countries medal haul by six after the duo of Folashade Lawal and Eze Joy Ogbonne won three gold medals each in the weightlifting event held at the Nahda Indoor Sports Center, Rabat, Morocco on Tuesday.

Ekevwo emerges Africa’s fastest man

.Wins gold as Itsheriki settles for bronze in 100m
.Enekwechi bags gold in Shot Put

.Amusan qualifies for Women's 100m Hurdles final
.Okagbare, Udo-Gabriel, Ntia-Obong, Chukwuma for Women’s 4x100m fin

2019 AFRICA GAMES: Nwosu delighted to win Nigeria’s first gold medal

By Akeem Lawal

2019 Africa Games gold medallist, Chinazum Nwozu has said that winning Nigeria first gold medal in Rabat, Morocco comes with much excitement.

2019 AFRICA GAMES: Purity targets six gold medals from women wrestlers

By Akeem Lawal

Coach of Nigeria women wrestling team, Akuh Purity says the female wrestlers are ready to win all six gold medals at the ongoing 12th African Games in Morocco.

2019 AFRICA GAMES: Ogunlewe, Okagbare, to lead Nigeria’s medal quest

By Akeem Lawal

Nigeria' fastest man, Seye Ogunlewe will lead the country’s charge for medal in the men’s 200m event at the ongoing 12th Africa Games in Rabat, Morocco, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Omoyele returns as Plateau Utd sign 12 new players

By Akeem Lawal

PLATEAU United forward, Tosin Omoyele will return to the club after completing a six months loan deal at Egyptian side, Nogoom FC.

D’Tigress, NBBF present FIBA Afrobasket trophy to Sports Minister

By Our Reporter

THE victorious D’Tigress team and some members of the Nigeria Basketball Federation board led by its president, Engineer Musa Kida paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Honorable Minister of Sport, Dare Sunday in his office in Abuja.

Buhari names Sunday Dare as new Sports Minister

By Akeem Lawal 
President Muhammadu Buhari has named veteran journalist, Sunday Dare as Minister of Youth and Sports Development of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Senegal 55-60 Nigeria: D’Tigress retain #AfroBasketWomen title

By Our Reporter

THE dominance of Nigeria continued at the FIBA Women's AfroBasket as they won their second straight title against Senegal 60-55 in a tightly contested Final on Sunday night at the magnificent 15,000-seater Dakar Arena. 

2019 Africa Games: Nigeria teams through to Beach V’ball q/final

By Our Reporter 

NIGERIA men and women teams have qualified for the quarterfinals of the Beach Volleyball event at the ongoing African Games in Rabat, Morocco.

FIBA World Cup: Lack of funds threaten D’Tigers campaign

By Our Reporter

D’TIGERS’ earlier scheduled trip to China in continuation of their preparation for the FIBA World Cup may have suffered a setback over paucity of funds as the Nigeria Basketball Federation continues struggling to make funds available.

9th Muniru Muse Cup finals hold on Sunday

By Akeem Lawal 

THE finals of the 9th edition of the annual Muniru Muse Under-12 and Under-15 boys and girls football Championship sponsored by representative of Lagos-Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, distinguished Senator Oluremi Tinubu (OON) will hold on Sunday, 18th August at the Campus Mini Stadium, Ajele, Lagos.

National Youth Games: Team Lagos arrive Ibadan for Zonal Qualifiers

By Akeem Lawal

TEAM Lagos comprising 142 athletes, 12 coaches and 23 officials, arrived Ibadan on Friday morning as the South West Zonal Eliminations commence in the Oyo State Capital.

Everton vs Watford: We need Iwobi at his best physical condition, says Silva

By Akeem Lawal

EVERTON manager, Marco Silva says Nigeria international must be in his best physical condition as he makes decision whether to include the new in his Everton squad to face Watford on Saturday at Goodison Park.

2019 Africa Games: Adekuoroye leads 15 other wrestlers to Morocco

By Akeem Lawal

THE Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) on Thursday unveiled a formidable team of athletes and officials that will represent the country at the 12th Africa Games in Morocco, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

2019 African Games: NVF name squad for volleyball teams

By Akeem Lawal

THE Nigeria Volleyball Federation has released list of players for the National teams ahead of the 2019 Africa Games in Rabat, Morocco, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Ndidi: Chelsea game will be difficult

By Akeem Lawal

Nigeria international, Wilfred Ndidi has admitted that Leicester City’s game against Chelsea on Sunday will be a difficult encounter, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

2019 Africa Games: Athletes practice with speed parachute

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA athletes to the 12th Africa Games taking place in Rabat, Morocco from the 19th to 31st intensified their training by practicing with speed parachute, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

World Cup debut will motivate us - Diogu

By Our Reporter

D’TIGERS captain, Ike Diogu has revealed that the current players in the team are pumped up to give a good account of themselves at the 2019 FIBA Men’s World Cup in China, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

12th Africa Games: Falconets fly to Morocco on Thursday

By Our Reporter

The U20 Women National Team, Falconets, that will represent Nigeria at the Women’s Football Tournament of the 12^th Africa Games scheduled for Rabat, Morocco 17th - 29th August, will fly out of Nigeria to Morocco on Thursday. They will battle Cameroon, South Africa and Zambia in Group B of the tournament.

MFM unveil Tony Bolus as new head coach

By Our Reporter

THE management of Mountain of Fire and Ministries Football Club of Lagos have unveiled Tony Bolus as the team's new head coach following the departure of Fidelis Ilechukwu, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Iwobi links up with Walcott in his first Everton training session

.Set to debut against Watford

By Akeem Lawal

Nigeria international, Alex Iwobi is in line to make his Everton debut against Watford this weekend after taking part in his first training session since joining the club, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Rohr calls Ebuehi, Musa, 21 others for Ukraine friendly

By Our Reporter

TECHNICAL Adviser Gernot Rohr has called up 23 players for the Super Eagles’ international friendly with the Senior National Team of Ukraine scheduled for Dnipro Arena on Tuesday, 10th September, with Saudi Arabia-based Skipper Ahmed Musa at the head of the roster.

Cameroon 39-106 Nigeria: D'Tigress secure quarter final with big win

By Our Reporter

The 2017 Afrobasket defending champions D'tigress matched up Cameroon in the second game of Group B in Dakar, Senegal on Tuesday.

Iwobi: I want to make a name for myself at Everton

By Akeem Lawal

Nigeria international, Alex Iwobi says he wants to “make a name for myself” with Everton – and the prospect of joining the Club was “too attractive to turn down”.

PWA mourns its president Super Makia

By Akeem Lawal

PRO Wrestling Africa (PWA), the mouthpiece of the grunt and groan game in Africa is mourning its president, Jacob Mbeng Makia known around the wrestling world as Super Makia.

Okpotu joins Tunisian side US Monastirienne

By Akeem Lawal

FORMER Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) highest goal scorer, Anthony Okpotu has joined Union Sportive Monastirienne (USM) of Tuninia from Moroccan side Difaâ Hassani El Jadidi on a two-year deal, SportingLife reports.

Aruna Quadri wins 2019 Nigeria Open

By Our Reporter AS the number one seed of the men's singles, Aruna Quadri was unbeaten to emerge winner of the 2019 ITTF Challenge Plus Nigeria Open.

GOtv Boxing NextGen 5: Search for new boxers move to Ilorin

By Our Reporter

THE fifth edition of GOtv Boxing NextGen (GOtv Boxing NextGen5) will hold is Ilorin, capital of Kwara State, on 29th and 30th August. 

Omolayo nominated for IPC Athlete of the Month award

By Akeem Lawal

REIGNING Paralympic champion, Nigeria’s Bose Omolayo has been shortlisted for Athlete of the Month award for July by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

2019/2020 NPFL season: Plateau Utd resume training

By Akeem Lawal 

PLAYERS and technical crew members on Plateau United have resume training camp from a seven weeks break ahead of the 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional Football League season scheduled to kickoff on September 22, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Villarreal Preseason: Chukueze undergoes special training session

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles star, Samuel Chukwueze was made to undergo a special training session at Villarreal CF Training Ground (Ciudad Deportiva) after returning to the Spanish side for pre-season program, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Sunshine raid MFM for Akuneto, Emiloju, Zikiye, Abisoye

By Akeem Lawal

SUNSHINE Stars of Akure have secured the services of Chijioke Akuneto, Julius Emiloju, Olatunde Abisoye and Jonathan Zikiye from MFM FC of Lagos ahead of the 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional Football League season, Sportbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Plateau Utd sign deal with Kayspor kit company

By Akeem Lawal

Former Nigeria Professional Football League side champion, Plateau United Football Club of Jos will be wearing a new kit next season following the signing of a two-year contract with Turkish kit company, Kayspor. 

2019 Africa Games: NWF to present 16 wrestlers

By Akeem Lawal

SIXTEEN athletes will represent Nigeria at the forth coming 2019 Africa Games billed for Rabat, Morocco from 19th to 31st August, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com has been informed.