Olatunbosun delighted with match-winning free kick

By Akeem Lawal

MOUNTAIN of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM FC) forward, Sikiru Olatunbosun has told SportingLife he is delighted his superb free kick proved to be the match winner for the Olukoya Boys in a 2-1 win over Abia Warriors in the Nigeria Professional Football League matchday 16 encounter, decided at the Agege Stadium on Wednesday.

Adams, Umar, two others out of Rivers Utd tie

By Akeem Lawal

Umar

PLATEAU United defender, Sinbat Adams has been ruled out of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) week 16 tie with Rivers United after failing to recover from head injury, SportingLife reports.

Ifeanyi, Ocholi set for honour at Karate 1 Premier League

NATIONAL Karate Champions, Ogene Ifeanyi (-67kg) and Ohiemi Obogo Ocholi (+84kg) will be at their best at the Karate 1 Premier League which holds from 31st March to 2nd April, 2017 in Dubai.

GOtv Boxing Night 11: Baby Face thanks sponsors for N2m cash prize

RILWAN “Baby Face” Babatunde, winner of the Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy and cash prize for the best boxer at GOtv Boxing Night 11, has commended the sponsors for making his dream come true.

Olatunji begins campaign at Ipswich Ladies Squash Open 2017

13-TIME national champion, Yemisi Olatunji will today  (Wednesday) begin her campaign at the Christchurch vets Ipswich Ladies Squash Open 2017 organised by the Professional Squash Association (PSA) in the United Kingdom (UK).

GOtv Boxing Night 11: Baby Face emerges best boxer, wins N2m

.Joe Boy claims new title

FAST-rising light welterweight  boxer, Rilwan "Baby Face" Babatunde, on Sunday, emerged the best boxer at GOtv Boxing Night 11, which held at the Indoor Sports Hall of Obafemi Awolowo (formerly Liberty) Stadium in Ibadan. 

NNL: Idoko on target as Kogi United beat FRSC in Lokoja

KOGI United recorded a hard fought 1-0 victory over FRSC FC in the Matchday Two of the Nigeria National League, NNL played on Saturday.

Pazango, Turba, Lazarus boost for Plateau Utd

.Ajiboye back for ABS clash

By Akeem Lawal

PLATEAU United trio of Philip Azango, Benjamin Turba and Lazarus Fan have returned to training with the remaining squad ahead of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday 15 clash against Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS FC) billed for Rwang Pam Stadium on Sunday.

Boxers target N2m as GOtv Boxing Night 11 holds on Sunday

THE eleventh edition of the GOtv Boxing Night will hold on Sunday at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, now Liberty Stadium, Ibadan.

No hiding place for Sunshine Stars, says Iko James

NIGER Tornadoes central defender, Martin Iko James has charged his team mates to put up an impressive outing when they host Sunshine Stars in the Matchday 15 of the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL on Sunday.

Troost-Ekong delighted with 10th cap for Nigeria

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong, is delighted to have made his 10th international appearance for the Nigeria in Thursday's international friendly against Senegal at The Hive Stadium in London.

Onazi hopes to be fit for Burkina Faso friendly

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles defender, Ogenyi Onazi says he hopes to be fit for Monday’s international friendly match against Burkina Faso after the injury he sustained during Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Senegal on Thursday night.

WBA World Title: Ekpo ready for Zeuge challenge after weigh-in

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIAN boxer, Isaac Ekpo, will mount the ring for his first world title shot as he comes up against hard-hitting German, Tyron Zeuge, in their World Boxing Association (WBA) super-middleweight clash at the MBS Arena in Potsdam, Brandenburg in Germany on Saturday, March 25.

GOtv Boxing Night 11: Joe Boy, Fijabi, others talk tough

AHEAD of the GOtv Boxing Night 11, holding on March 26, boxers billed to fight at the event have been trading boast.

The event, holding at the Liberty Stadium, Ibadan, will feature seven bouts, including two international bouts.

Aregbesola cheers Osun Utd to victory over Bendel Insurance

ADEYEMI Adeyeye scored a brace in Osun United’s 2-0 win over Bendel Insurance Football Club in one of the Week Two contest of the Nigeria National League at the Oshogbo Township Stadium.

GOtv Boxing Night 11: Organisers promise adequate security

FLYKITE Productions, organisers of GOtv Boxing Night, have promised adequate security in and around the Indoor Sports Hall of the Liberty Stadium, Ibadan, venue of the 11th edition of the event holding on 26 March. 

Ooni of Ife showers royal blessing on Ekundayo, Ajose

UNITED Kingdom (UK) based undefeated current African boxing champion and Sky sports prize-fighter winner, Larry “The Natural” Ekundayo and former World Title challenger, Olusegun Ajose and their team took time off from training camp to pay a courtesy visit to Ooni of Ife, HRM Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II in London, during His Majesty’s historic royal visit to the UK. 

GOtv Boxing Night 11: Baby Face promises to teach Oganla a lesson

FAST rising light welterweight boxer, Rilwan “Baby Face” Babatunde, has dismissed the chances of his opponent, Waliu “Oganla” Arogundade, to last the distance when they clash at GOtv Boxing Night 11.

Onuwa: Defeating Plateau Utd is like beating Chelsea

By Akeem Lawal

MOUNTAIN of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM FC) midfielder, Chukwuka Onuwa has likened the team's 2-1 victory over table toppers, Plateau United in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday 14 to defeating English Premier League side, Chelsea.

Abare's late strike downs Kogi Utd in Zamfara

SUBSTITUTE Abass Abare's 85th minute goal for FC Zamfara denied Kogi United a chance to begin the new Nigeria National League (NNL) season on a good note in Gusau on Saturday.

Plateau Utd will beat MFM in Lagos again, says Umar

By Akeem Lawal

PLATEAU United forward, Kabir Umar has expressed confidence that the Jos outfit will record yet another victory over Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM FC) when both sides clash in Sundays Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday 14 encounter billed for Agege Stadium in Lagos.

NNL: Gateway players, officials charged ahead of new season

PLAYERS and officials of Ogun state owned soccer outfit, Gateway United Football Club have been charged to be of good conduct and exhibit the standard Ogun state is noted for when they compete in the 2017 Nigeria National League NNL which start this weekend across the country. 

Obuh identifies steps for result oriented matches for Kwara Utd

FORMER Nigeria under 20 national coach and Kwara United technical adviser John Obuh has tutored players and his assistant on key steps to winning home and away matches ahead of the kick off of the NNL. 

NNL: Jatau wants winning start for Kogi Utd against Zamfara

THE 2016/2017 Nigeria National League, NNL gets underway on this weekend with interesting and mouthwatering Matchday one encounters.

Boboye gets 3-match ban, fined N100k

.Ajiboye banned for one game

.As LMC fines Ikhana, Balogun N200k each

By Akeem Lawal

THE League Management Company (LMC) has charged the Plateau United coach, Kennedy Boboye and club captain, Dele Ajiboye for their involvement during the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday 12 encounter against Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba Ibadan.

Dalung urges government to invest security votes in sports

.Says only sports can drive Nigeria out of recession

By Akeem Lawal

The Minister of Sports and Youths Development, Solomon Dalung, has urged governments at all levels to invest part of security votes in sports development in order to combat insecurity in the country.

GOtv Boxing Night 11: Fijabi thrilled to fight in Ibadan

NATIONAL and West African light welterweight champion, Olaide “Fijaborn” Fijabi, has expressed delight over the chance to fight in Ibadan, his hometown and host city to GOtv Boxing Night 11, scheduled to hold at the Indoor Sports Hall of Obafemi Awolowo Stadium (formerly Liberty Stadium) on March 26.

Gov Dickson Wrestling Championship: Adekuoroye emerges best wrestler

.As team Bayelsa win in grand style

              By Akeem Lawal

2015 World Championship bronze medalist, Odunayo Adekuoroye emerged the overall Best Wrestler at the just concluded 2nd Governor Seriake Dickson National Wrestling Championship in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

GOtv Boxing Night 11 to hold in Ibadan

THE 11th edition of GOtv Boxing Night will hold on the 26th of March, 2017, at the Indoor Sports Hall of Obafemi Awolowo Stadium (formerly Liberty Stadium), Ibadan, Oyo State.

Dalung, Gov Dickson to commission Wrestling Center in Yenegoa

By Akeem Lawal

THE Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung will commission the Dynamite Recreation Centre in Yenegoa, Bayelsa on Saturday, 11th March, 2017.

2nd Dickson Wrestling Championship: Bibo shocks Onyemelusi in Greco-Roman

By Akeem Lawal

The Greco-Roman category took a twist as Africa Bronze medalist, Melvin Bibo (Bayelsa) defeated former National Champion, Abraham Onyemelusi by 8-2 points in the 80kg category at the ongoing 2nd Governor Seriake Dickson Wrestling Championship at the Indoor Hall of the Samson Siasia Sports complex, Yenegoa, Bayelsa State on Friday.

Sunshine won’t take Akwa Utd lightly, says Ogoh

By Akeem Lawal

SUNSHINE Stars defender, Kelechi Ogoh says the Akure based team are well prepared for a showdown against Akwa United in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday 13 encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium this weekend.

Bayelsa agog for 2nd Dickson Wrestling Championship

By Akeem Lawal

NOT less than 1,000 wrestlers will be participating at the 2nd Governor Seriake Dickson Wrestling Classics, which commence on Friday at the Indoor Hall of the Samson Siasia Sports complex, Yenegoa, Bayelsa State.

Oshodi tips Oshonaike for 7th Olympic appearance

By Akeem Lawal

President of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF), Wahid Enitan-Oshodi says African Table Tennis champion, Funke Oshonaike has all it takes to make her seventh appearance at the Olympics by representing the country once again at Tokyo 2020 Games.

Gombe’s Fabiyi declares self fit for Shooting Stars clash

.Targets clean sheet against Oluyole Warriors

            By Akeem Lawal

GOMBE United goalkeeper, Fabiyi Emmanuel has declared himself fit for his side's Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match day 13 encounter against Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) at the Pantami Stadium on Sunday.

Wikki Tourists worried by current league position

.Urges fans to stand with club

          
By Akeem Lawal
Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Wikki Tourists of Bauchi have expressed concern over the current position of the club in the ongoing campaign.

ABS capitalised on our mistakes, says coach Bazuaye

.Three points more important for Makinwa

KATSINA United coach, Baldwin Bazuaye has admitted that the mistakes made by his team were responsible for the 1-0 loss to Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS FC) in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match day 12 encounter, held at the Kwara Stadium Complex, Ilorin last weekend.

Nationwide League is the bedrock of football talents - Alkali

AS the NPFL/La Liga coaching clinic comes to an end on Monday, Mohammed Alkali, the Independent Chairman of the Nationwide League has charged the coaches in the nationwide league, who took part in the coaching clinic to make the maximum impact of the knowledge acquired.

Gata dedicates first ABS goal to late uncle

By Akeem Lawal

ABUBAKAR Bukola Saraki (ABS FC) Ilorin forward Adeshina Issa Gata has dedicated his first goal for the club in a 1-0 victory over visiting Katsina United in match day 12 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Sunday to his late uncle, Alhaji Abdulmuis Olayinka Salam.

Tornadoes 2-0 Nasarawa: Bala hails player's tactical discipline

NIGER Tornadoes Coach, Abubakar Bala has hailed the performance of his boys following their 2-0 victory over visiting Nasarawa United on match day 12 of the Nigeria Professional Football League held at the Confluence Stadium, Lokoja on Sunday.

Osho: A lot at stake in MFM-Remo rivalry game

Technical Adviser of Remo Stars FC, Osho Fatai has indicated that the MatchDay 12 fixture between Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministry Football Club and the Sky Blue Stars is always a game of rivalry.

Kogi Utd must start scoring goals, says Jatau

WITH just two weeks to kickoff of the 2017 Nigeria National League, NNL, Head Coach of Kogi United FC, Ishaya Jatau has raised concern over his side's lack of scoring goals which he described as major missing link in Nigerian club football.

Conte: Moses has great technique, desire to fight

.Says Nigerian’s contract extension not a gift

By Akeem Lawal

Runaway leaders of the Barclays English Premier League, Chelsea FC of London’s manager Antonio Conte has revealed that Nigeria international Victor Moses has the desire to fight during matches, a trait which informed the signing of the new deal that lapses in 2021.

YATAI DEBUT: Ighalo faces Oscar, Hulk

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo will have his hands full when he makes his debut for Changchua Yatai on Saturday in the Chinese Super League against Shanghai SIPG that parades the likes of former Chelsea attacking midfielder Oscar and ex-Porto striker Hulk, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Olanrewaju worried over Eagles snub

.Begs Rohr for chance

   By Akeem Lawal

AUSTRIA-BASED striker, Olanrewaju Kayode is unhappy over his non-invitation to the Nigeria national team for the upcoming international friendlies with Senegal and Burkina Faso in London later this month.

Olatunbosun’s strike wins CNN Goal of the Week award

By Akeem Lawal

MOUNTAIN of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM FC) forward, Sikiru Olatunbosun's wonderful goal against Enugu Rangers in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday 10 clash, has won the CNN Goal of the Week award.

Okala tips ABS coach for success

FORMER Nigeria and 1980 African Cup of Nations winning goalkeeper, Emmanuel Okala, has told the Coach of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS FC) of Ilorin, Henry Makinwa to continue his good work.

Makinwa says Rangers were better side against ABS

.Rues players fatigue, tiredness for loss

By Akeem Lawal
ABUBAKAR Bukola Saraki (ABS FC) of Ilorin Coach, Henry Makinwa says it was not a day for his team after losing 1-0 to Enugu Rangers in one of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday 11 decided at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Wednesday.

Rabiu Alli spoils Remo Stars party

RABIU Alli's 86th minute long range shot denied Remo Stars from getting maximum points against Kano Pillars in the MatchDay 11 game of the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL) decided at the Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu on Wednesday.

Abia Warriors 1-0 Tornadoes: My players were slow to react - Bala

COACH Abubakar Bala of Niger Tornadoes says that the slow reactions of his players led to his side lone goal defeat to Abia Warriors in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday 11 fixture, held at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Wednesday.