GOtv Boxing Night 21: Babyface emerges Best Boxer, wins N1m

By Akeem Lawal 
RILWAN “Babyface” Babatunde, on Friday, emerged the best boxer at GOtv Boxing Night 21, which held at the Rowe Park Sports Centre in Lagos. 

I lost a friend – Amokachi pays tribute to Maradona

 By Akeem Lawal

FORMER Super Eagles forward, Daniel Amokachi joined millions of football fans worldwide in paying tribute to Argentine legend, Diego Maradona.

Maradona’s death, a sad day for mankind, says Oliseh

By Akeem Lawal

FORMER Nigeria international, Sunday Oliseh has described the death of Argentine legend Diego Amando Maradona as a sad day, not just for football, but for mankind.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Dennis axed for storming off team bus

 .Eagles forward misses Dortmund clash for disciplinary reasons

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA international Emmanuel Dennis was left out of Club Brugge’s Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night because 'he couldn't sit in his favourite seat on the team bus'. The Belgian side lost 3-0 to the German giant on the night with Erling Haalands' brace and a goal from Jadon Sancho.

CAF Champions League: Plateau Utd in closed camping ahead Simba tie

By Akeem Lawal

ONE of Nigeria's flag bearers in this year's CAF Champions League, Plateau United Football Club of Jos have gone into closed camp ahead of the preliminary round first leg tie against Simba of Tanzania slated for the Jos international Stadium.The team went into camp shortly after going down two-one to Nasarawa United of Lafia in a pre-season friendly at the Jos international Stadium.

Iwobi eager to master right wing-back position

ALEX Iwobi is eager to master the right wing-back position in which he starred during Everton’s win over Fulham on Sunday – and the 24-year-old is vowing to give everything for the Club, regardless of where he plays.

Kenyans dominate Kaduna Marathon

KENYAN runners shared the podium at the Kaduna Marathon which took place admist pomps and pageantaries on Saturday.

Gov Ikpeazu Pre-Season: Enyimba crowned champions

ENYIMBA FC defeated Abia Warriors 1-0 in the final to emerge champions of the maiden edition of the Governor Okezie Ikpeazu Pre-Season Tournament in Abia State.

2020 Lagos Women Run: Plateau State athlete Dalyop emerge winner

By Our Reporter

PLATEAU State athlete, Patience Mwanwang Dalyop has emerged the winner of the fifth edition of the Lagos Women Run 2020, tagged 'Run Anywhere, Everywhere.'

Gov Ikpeazu Preseason: Enyimba, Abia Warriors clash in grand finale

THE maiden edition of the Gov Okezie Ikpeazu preseason tournament will come to a fitting close today in Aba with Enyimba taking on Abia Warriors in what has become famously tagged as 'Abia Classico'.

Handball Premier League: Gov. AbdulRazaq receives victorious Kwara Adorable Angels

By Our Reporter

SOME days after the state handball team, Kwara Adorable Angels, won the first position trophy and other twelve laurels at the just concluded 2020 Prudent Energy Handball Premier League held at the MKO Abiola National Stadium Complex, Abuja, the Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, received the winning angels on Thursday, 18th November, 2020, in the Government House.

Gov Ikpeazu Pre-Season Tourney: Osho not satisfied with Enyimba’s performance

By Akeem Lawal 

ENYIMBA FC Coach Fatai Osho is not fully satisfied with the performance of his team despite winning the non-league side A&A Football Academy based in Aba at the Governor Ikpeazu Pre Season Tournament on Wednesday.

Sierra Leone 0-0 Nigeria: Eagles still on track, says Rohr

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles manager Gernot Rohr believes Nigeria is still on track of securing a qualification to the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations despite being held to a goalless draw by Sierra Leone in the Group L qualifying match at the National Stadium in Freetown on Tuesday.

Gov Ikpeazu Pre-Season Tourney: Enyimba, Plateau Utd join Abia Warriors in semi-final

By Akeem Lawal 

ENYIMBA International FC and Plateau United picked their tickets to the semi-final at the Governor Ikpeazu Pre Season Tournament on Wednesday.

Ogunjobi Gold Cup: Tornadoes out after 2-2 draw with Remo Stars

By Our Reporter 

DEFENDING champions Niger Tornadoes are out of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup preseason tournament after failing to qualify from Group A following its 2-2 draw with Remo Stars.

Gov Ikpeazu Pre-Season: Enyimba, Plateau Utd begin campaign

By Akeem Lawal                                                                                            

NIGERIA representatives in the 2020/2021 CAF Champions League Enyimba International will on Sunday take on Cynosure FC, Abakiliki, while Plateau United of Jos will tackle Abia Greater Tomorrow in the match-day One of the Governor Victor Okezie Ikpeazu Pre-season Tournament holding at the the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba.

Tirana sack Nigerian coach Ndubuisi Egbo after second consecutive home defeat

By Akeem Lawal 

ALBANIAN club KF Tirana have sacked their Nigerian head coach Ndubuisi Egbo after suffering a 1-0 loss to first division side Korabi Peshkopi in the FA Cup match on Thursday.

2020 World Wrestling Championships called off over Covid-19 restrictions

.Adekuoroye, Oborududu, Adeniyi shift focus to National Sports Festival

By Our Reporter

TEAM Nigeria will no longer participate at the 2020 edition of the World Championships earlier scheduled to take place in Belgrade, Serbia from 12 – 20 December, following cancellation of the tournament by the global governing body – the United World Wrestling (UWW).

2020/2021 NPFL Season: Nasarawa Utd players, officials undergo COVID-19 test

By Our Reporter
AHEAD of the commencement of the 2020/2021 Nigerian Professional Football League season, players and officials of Nasarawa United Football Club undertook the mandatory coronavirus tests on Wednesday, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Nigeria vs Sierra Leone: We can hurt Eagles, says coach Kiester

.Unveils 14 foreign pros in 23-man squad

 By Akeem Lawal

SIERRA Leone Head coach John Kiester is confident he has enough firepower in his squad that can upset Nigeria in the double header Cameroon 2021 Total Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Eguavoen wants distinct playing style for Nigeria

By Akeem Lawal

NEWLY appointed Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, Augustine Eguavoen has revealed the need for the country’s national teams to have a distinct playing philosophy, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Ahmed Musa pens emotional farewell message to Al Nassr

By Akeem Lawal 

SUPER Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has sent a farewell message to his teammates, management and fans of Al Nassr after departing the Saudi Arabia club, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Afrobasket Qualifiers: Diogu, Okoye, Ezeli make 20-man provisional list

By Our Reporter

D’TIGERS Coach new coach Mike Brown has released a 20-man provisional list for the 2021 Afrobasket qualifiers slated for Kigali, Rwanda between 27th and 29th, November.

Volleyball Super Cup kicks off November 19

 

By Akeem Lawal

THE League Management Committee (LMC) of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has announced that the top four teams in the elite and division one will battle for the Super Cup.

GOV WIKE PRE-SEASON: Lobi target another 3 points against Akwa Utd

By Akeem Lawal 

STILL basking in the euphoria of their stunning 1-0 victory over host Rivers United in the opening game of the Governor Wike Pre-Season tournament last Friday, Lobi Stars are  set to confront Akwa United as they target another three points in the potentially explosive match billed for Sharks Stadium in Port- Harcourt on Sunday, November 8 at 4pm.

Lobi Stars hit Port Harcourt for Wike Pre-season tourney

By Akeem Lawal 

NIGERIA Professional Football League side Lobi Stars Football Club landed in Port Harcourt on Thursday  ahead of the 2020 Governor Nyesom Wike Pre-season tournament, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Iwobi, Oshoala named among 100 Most Influential Young Africans 2020

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles forward, Alex Iwobi and Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshola have been named among 100 Most Influential Young Africans for 2020, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Villarreal 2-0 Valladolid: Chukwueze ends 11-month La Liga drought

By Akeem Lawal 

SUPER Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze ended his 11-month La Liga goal drought by netting the opener in Villarreal‘s 2-0 victory over Real Valladolid on Monday, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Fulham 2-0 West Brom: Ola Aina scores first Premier League goal

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles defender, Ola Aina scored his first Premier League goal for Fulham in a 2-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion on Monday night.

The Nigeria international, who is part of Gernot Rohr’s side to face Sierra Leone in this month’s double-header Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Benin City and Freetown, showed his readiness by securing the Cottagers’ first Premier League victory of the season.

Scott Parker's side were the better team throughout and deservedly took the lead when Bobby De Cordova-Reid headed home after Aleksander Mitrovic nodded Antonee Robinson's deep cross back to him.

The second on the half-hour mark was even better, again Mitrovic laid the ball off but Aina had a lot to do when the ball came to him 25 yards out only for him to unleash an arrow into the top left hand corner, leaving Sam Johnstone with no chance.

Aina joined Chelsea in 2007 at the age of just nine-years-old. He spent essentially his entire development period at Cobham, making his first-team debut in the 2016/17 campaign under the stewardship of Antonio Conte.

The Nigeria international, as many are, was forced to leave Chelsea in search of regular first-team football, with Torino the club fortunate enough to secure his signature.

After a successful stint in Turin, Aina signed for Premier League new-boys on loan in the summer transfer window.

Monday’s victory saw Fulham sit outside the relegation zone with four points, with Albion that had Nigeria’s Semi Ajayi in action for 90 minutes, a point and position behind them in third-bottom.

World Championships: Adekuoroye, Oborududu, Adeniyi set for Belgrade

AFTER weeks of uncertainty, Team Nigeria will attend the 2020 Senior World Wrestling Championships in Belgrade, Serbia – their first competition since February, no thanks to the coronavirus pandemic.