Saturday 27 February 2021

NLO Berackiah/Abigol Coaching Clinic ends in Kaduna


.Organizers urged to sustain program 

By Our Reporter
THE organisers of NLO Berackiah/Abigol football coaching clinic has been urged to sustain the initiative in order to place coaching education system in the country on an enduring path.

Ranking Series: Italian embassy frustrates Nigeria wrestling team


By Akeem Lawal

THE hope of Nigeria wrestling trio of World Wrestling silver medalist, Odunayo Adekuoroye; nine-time African champion, Blessing Oborududu and Commonwealth Champion, Aminat Adeniyi participating at the Ranking Series Matteo Pellicone in Rome is in doubt following the failure of the Italian Embassy to issue them visas.

Friday 26 February 2021

Funding key to glorious Olympics outing - Amukamara


By Our Reporter

D’TIGRESS point guard, Promise Amukamara has restated the importance of funding for the team in their quest to compete favorably against some of the best at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Sunday 21 February 2021

Why I celebrated my goal with coach, by ABS youngster Maurice John


By Our Reporter

ONE of the youngest players in Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, Maurice John, has said he ran to celebrate his first league goal for the club with his coach, Anthony Encho on Saturday because of his impact on him since joining the team.

Saturday 20 February 2021

Olorunleke charges Nigerian coaches on creativity as Berackiah/Abigol Football Coaching Clinic ends in Kano


By Our Reporter

NIGERIAN Coaches have been charged to be creative and innovative in order to increase their value as a critical stakeholders in football development.

Akinwunmi assures NLO of NFF massive support


By Our Reporter

THE First Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi has assured the Nationwide League One (NLO) of massive support from the country's apex football body.

Friday 19 February 2021

Mali 56-76 Nigeria: D’Tigers end 2021 Afrobasket qualifiers in style


By Our Reporter

D’TIGERS rounded off its 2021 FIBA Afrobasket championship qualifiers with a big 76-56 points win over Mali who struggled to cope with the offensive firepower of the team.

Thursday 18 February 2021

Bosso hails NLO Berackiah/Abigol Football Coaching Clinic for setting the pace


By Our Reporter

THE President of Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA), Ladan Bosso has described the ongoing Berackiah/Abigol Football Coaching Clinic in Kano as the ideal way to improve the efficiency of Nigerian coaches.

Ahmed Musa explains goal celebration


.Wins
 Muslim Celebrity of the Year 2020 Award

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa has revealed that performing sujood shukr (the prostration of gratitude), after scoring goals, is a mark of reverence to Allah for the opportunity of life to achieve his goals.

Osimhen didn’t bring new COVID variant to Italy, say Hospital, Napoli


By Akeem Lawal

SERIE A side, Napoli and Italian health care outfit, Hospital Federico II in Naples have denied Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen brought a new COVID variant to Italy upon his return from Africa.

Turkish Women’s Cup: Super Falcons impress Waldrum ahead of opener against CSKA Moscow



By Our Reporter

Coach Randy Waldrum has expressed satisfaction with the quality of players in the Super Falcons’ camp ahead of the African champions’ Turkish Women’s Cup opener against CSKA Moscow’s ladies squad at the Emir Sports Complex, Antalya on Thursday.

Waldrum signs agreement with NFF, to be officially unveiled in Nigeria


By Our Reporter

NEW Head Coach of the Women’s National Team of Nigeria of Nigeria (Super Falcons), Randy Waldrum, on Wednesday signed his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation, as he started his work with the nine-time African champions. The simple ceremony took place at the Super Falcons’ Emir Hotels abode in Antalya, Turkey.

Wednesday 17 February 2021

NLO Berackiah/Abigol Coaching Clinic: Kano Govt thumbs up organisers


By Our Reporter

SPECIAL Adviser to the Executive Governor of Kano State on Sports, Kabiru Baita has heaped praises on the organisers of the Berackiah/Abigol Football Coaching Clinic.

South Sudan 70-75 Nigeria: D’Tigers qualify for 2021 FIBA Afrobasket


By Our Reporter

D’Tigers became the first team to qualify for the 2021 FIBA Afrobasket Championship after defeating South Sudan 75-70pts on a chilly evening in Monsatir, Tunisia.

Monday 15 February 2021

NLO Berackiah/Abigol Football Coaching Clinic: Nigerian coaches storm Kano


By Our Reporter

PARTICIPANTS at the NLO Berackiah/Abigol Football Coaching Clinic have been urged to leverage on the delivery as the 5-day programme commenced in Kano on Monday for the North West geopolitical Zone A of the country.

Friday 12 February 2021

Coaches vow to change football trend as NLO Berackiah/Abigol Football Coaching Clinic ends in Lafia


By Our Reporter

THE North Central Zone of NLO Berackiah/Abigol Football Coaching Clinic came to an end in Lafia, Nasarawa State with participants pledging a new approach to football development.

2021 NNL Season: ABS unveil 15 new players


By Our Reporter

ABUBAKAR Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, have unveiled 15 new players to boast the chances of the team in the new abridged 2020/2021 Nigeria National League (NNL) season.

Thursday 11 February 2021

Leicester City 1-0 Brighton: Iheanacho sends Foxes into FA CUP quarter-finals


.Ndidi returns, plays for 79 min

By Akeem Lawal

A last-minute goal from Kelechi Iheanacho sent Leicester into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup at the expense of Brighton & Hove Albion, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Okagbare honoured to enter Guinness Book of Records


By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA queen of the track, Blessing Okagbare is in cloud nine after being honoured by the Guinness Book of Records for “Most Appearances in the IAAF Diamond League Meetings”, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Wednesday 10 February 2021

CAF Confed Cup: Rivers Utd get N2m to defeat Enyimba in Aba


 . Iyaye showers encomium on Obuah over support

RIVERS Sports Commissioner, Boma Iyaye has showered encomiums on the founder of Go-Round Football Club and sports philanthropist, Felix Obuah over his continued support to Rivers United.

Akhator blames Covid-19 traveling restriction for Atlanta camp absence


By Our Reporter

D’TIGRESS forward Evelyn Akhator has shed more light on why she missed out of the team’s camping in Atlanta ahead of the Olympic Games.

MFM 1-2 Heartland: Ilechukwu happy with sweet revenge


By Akeem Lawal

HEARTLAND coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu is happy to have earned revenge against Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM FC) during the Nigeria Professional Football League matchday 8 encounter held at the Agege Stadium on Sunday.

Tuesday 9 February 2021

American Track League III: Okagbare delighted with two personal bests in 60m, 200m


By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA queen of the track, Blessing Okagbare is in cloud nine following her blistering performance at the American track league III, where she ran two personal bests in both the 60m and 200m at the event held at the Randal Tyson Indoor Centre in Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA on Sunday. 

Monday 8 February 2021

Nasarawa Govt hails NLO Berackiah/Abigol Coaching Clinic initiative, as North Central Zone begins in Lafia


By Our Reporter

NASARAWA State Government has commended the organizers of Berackiah/Abigol Football Coaching Clinic for the initiative  which it said will develop the capacity and competence of football managers.

Sunday 7 February 2021

Berackiah/Abigol Coaching Clinic: Odigie advocates for more capacity-building programmes


By Our Reporter 

MONDAY Odigie, former Bendel Insurance Technical Adviser has noted that the best way to develop Nigerian football from the grassroots is to prioritize coaches education

Friday 5 February 2021

D’Tigress camp in frenzy after 2020 Olympics draw


By Our Reporter

UNI Girona Basketball Club of Spain forward Adaora Elonu alongside other D’Tigress players cannot wait to compete at the 2020 Olympic Games holding in Tokyo.

Delta State Govt lauds Berackiah/Abigol Football Coaching Clinic as 74 coaches get certificates


By Our Reporter

BERACKIAH/ABIGOL Football Coaching clinic has recorded another huge success as 74 coaches from South-South and South-East part of the country received their certificate of attendance after a 5-day intensive coaching training.

Thursday 4 February 2021

Ighalo ready for new chapter at Al-Shabab


.To wear No 89 jersey 

By Akeem Lawal 

FORMER Nigeria international, Odion Ighalo, says joining Saudi Arabian club, Al-Shabab is the beginning of another chapter in his footballing career.

Nigeria wrestling family felicitates with Igali on his birthday


By Our Reporter

THE board of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), coaches, referees and wrestlers have felicitated with NWF President Hon. Daniel Igali on the occasion of his 47th birthday.

Kwara United 2-1 Lobi Stars: Harmony Boys go 3rd on the NPFL table


By Our Reporter

Kwara United on Wednesday afternoon continued with their impressive performance this term in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) beating visiting Lobi Stars 2-1 in a week 8 game.

Fulham 0-2 Leicester City: Iheanacho scores first Premier League goal in seven months

 .Ola Aina plays for 90 min

By Akeem Lawal

 NIGERIA international Kelechi Iheanacho scored his first Premier League in seven months to help Leicester City defeat Fulham 2-0 at the Craven Cottage on Wednesday night, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Aspire FC boss set to host, sponsor 30 coaches to Berackiah/Abigol Football Coaching Clinic


By Our Reporter

NO fewer than 30 football coaches in Anambra State are to benefit from the good gesture of Patrick Okeke, the President of Aspire Football Club and Academy following his decision to attract the moving train of Berackiah/Abigol Football Coaching Clinic to the State.

Wednesday 3 February 2021

Kwara United vs Lobi Stars: Aiyenugba targets fifth clean sheet


By Akeem Lawal
 

KWARA United experienced goalkeeper, Dele Aiyenugba will be hoping to secure another clean sheet and ensure victory for his team when they host Lobi Stars in the Nigeria Professional Football League matchday 8 encounter at the Kwara State Stadium, Ilorin on Wednesday.

Tuesday 2 February 2021

Access Bank Lagos City Marathon holds April 10

By Our Reporter

THE 2021 edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon has been moved from February 13, 2021, to April 10, 2021, according to Project Consultant Bukola Olopade, in a statement released on Tuesday.

NVBF President Nimrod emerges Secretary General of CAVB Zone 3


By Our Reporter

THE President of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod has emerged as the Secretary General of African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) Zone 3.

Nilayo set October date for Abuja City International Marathon


By Our Reporter

NIGERIA’S foremost marathons and road races running company, Nilayo Sports Management Limited, has set October 2, 2021 date for the maiden Abuja City International Marathon with a telecommunication company and financial institution set to be the headline sponsor and main partner. 

Ighalo lands in Saudi Arabia ahead of Al-Shabab move


By Akeem Lawal

FORMER Nigeria international, Odion Ighalo, has landed in Riyad, Saudi Arabia ahead of his move to Saudi Arabian club, Al-Shabab, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Biffo bemoans Kwara Utd’s poor finishing against MFM


By Akeem Lawal

KWARA United head coach Abdullahi Usman Biffo has again bemoaned the ineptitude of his players to convert their chances to goals in recent matches.

Hamidu Olowo thanks Kwarans, begs for more support for Kwara United


By Our Reporter

ENERGETIC secretary of Kwara United Hamidu Olowo has expressed appreciation on behalf of the club to fans and Kwarans for their support for the team this term in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

Hogson wants Eze to choose England over Nigeria


 .Says C/Palace winger good enough to play for Three Lions

By Akeem Lawal

FORMER England national team manager Roy Hodgson believes Crystal Palace attacker Eberechi Eze will be good enough to play for England but is not yet ready to make the step up.