Mikel ends transfer speculations, resumes preseason with TEDA

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles Captain, Mikel Obi has resumed preseason training with Tianjin TEDA ending months on speculation about his future with the Chinese side, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Sacking Obuh not immediate solution, Kwara Utd appeal to fans

By Akeem Lawal

THE management of Kwara United has sent a passionate plea to the fans of the Ilorin based club to exercise patience with the team following their poor start to the 2017/18 Nigeria Professional Football League season.

2018 AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIP: NWF picks 90 wrestlers after successful trial

By Akeem Lawal

FOLLOWING the conclusion of a successful trial, the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) have selected the 90 athletes that will represent the country at the 2018 African Wrestling Championship scheduled to hold from February 7 to 11 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Malaga unveil Brown Ideye

.Eagles star delighted to join the Spanish outfit

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles forward, Brown Ideye is delighted to join Málaga CF on loan for the rest of the season from Chinese outfit Tianjin Teda, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

NIS staff embark on peaceful demonstration over unpaid arrears

By Our Reporter

STAFF of the National Institute for Sports (NIS) under the auspices of Joint Research and Allied Institutions Sector Unions (JORAISU), Monday joined their counterparts in research institutions in the country to embark on peaceful demonstration to press home their demand for the payment of 53.37 percent outstanding arrears.

Plateau Utd physio Damian Kuptong laid to rest

By Our Reporter

THE remains of Plateau United Football club of Jos physiotherapist, Damian Kuptong has been buried in Jos, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

LMC fines Nasarawa Utd N2m

By Akeem Lawal

NASARAWA United have been fined a total sum of N2million by the League Management Company for various breaches of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Framework and Rules.

New ABS coach, Sanni gets official car, meets with players

By Our Reporter

NEWLY appointed Head coach of ABS Ilorin FC Tunde Sanni has been presented with a Toyota Corolla official car ahead of the 2017/2018 Bet9ja Nigeria National League (NNL) season, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Mbaoma delighted to open Akwa Utd goal account

By Akeem Lawal

NEWLY signed Akwa United striker, Victor Mbaoma is in cloud nine after scoring his first goal for the club in their 2-0 victory over Yobe Desert Stars in the 2017/2018 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Matchday 3 encounter decided at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Sunday.

Udi predicts tough test for Sunshine Stars at Nasarawa

By Akeem Lawal

SUNSHINE Stars head coach, Duke Udi Sunshine Stars head coach, Duke Udi has admitted that their Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Match-Day 3 encounter against troubled Nasarawa United will be a tough one.

No hiding place for Enyimba in Katsina, says Biffo

By Akeem Lawal

KATSINA United Coach, Abdullahi Usman Biffo has said that there will be no hiding place for Enyimba during the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Match-Day 3 encounter at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina on Sunday.

Aliko relishes best start to NPFL season

By Akeem Lawal

NIGER Tornadoes goalkeeper, Aliko Mustapha is targeting a continental ticket after enjoying a good start to the 2018 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season.

NWF extends registration deadline for African Wrestling Championship to January 31

By Akeem Lawal

THE Nigeria Wrestling Federation has extended the registration deadline for countries wishing to participate in the Africa Wrestling Championship billed to hold in Port Harcourt next month to January 31, 2018.

United World Wrestling beams searchlight on Adekuoroye

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIAN wrestling sensation, Odunayo Adekuoroye will be on the spotlight in February as the United World Wrestling (UWW) have perfected plans to record a feature documentary on the Commonwealth Champion.

Quadri, Meshref to defend ITTF Africa Top 16 Cup

By Our Reporter
ARUNA Quadri of Nigeria and Dina Meshref of Egypt will be defending their titles at this year’s ITTF Africa Top 16 Cup holding in Nairobi, Kenya, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Usman Alfa eyes top place finish for Niger Tornadoes

By Akeem Lawal

Team Manager of Niger Tornadoes, Usman Alfa says playing good football and finishing in better position will be most important target for the team in the Nigeria Professional Football League.

Violence kills football, Udi appeals to Akure fans

By Akeem Lawal

SUNSHINE Stars Head Coach, Duke Udi has made a passionate appeal to football fans in in Ondo State to shun any act of violence as they welcome Katsina United to the Akure Township Stadium for Wednesday’s Nigeria Professional Football League Match-Day 2 encounter.

Onuwa says MFM can’t afford to lose to Kwara Utd

By Akeem Lawal

MOUNTAIN of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM FC) midfielder Chukwuka Onuwa believes his side needs to beat Kwara United in the Nigeria Professional Football League Match-Day 2 encounter slated for 'Soccer Temple' Agege Stadium on Wednesday, as they cannot afford to miss two games in a row.

Fans to pay up to 35k to watch Ekundayo fight

By Akeem Lawal

BOXING fans are to pay as much as almost N35,000 (£70) to watch Nigerian boxer, Larry ‘Natural’ Ekundayo as he makes  a return to the ring once again on Saturday, March 3, after injury lay-off, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Tornadoes still a work in progress, says Onuh

By Akeem Lawal

NEWLY appointed Technical Adviser of Niger Tornadoes, Erasmus Onuh says the Minna based side are still not a finished product yet despite securing a 2-0 away victory over Kwara United in the Nigeria Professional Football League Match-Day 1 clash on Sunday.

ABS won't stay in NNL for long, Chukwuemeka assures

By Akeem Lawal

Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS FC) of Ilorin Director of Football, Alloy Chukwuemeka has assured that the team will make a swift return to the Nigeria Professional Football League at the end of this season’s National League.

WORLD CUP: Ebele Obi tips brother Mikel to lead Eagles to glory

.Says Nigeria can shock any team in Russia

By Akeem Lawal

HEARTLAND FC goalkeeper, Ebele Obi, elder brother of Mikel Obi has backed the Super Eagles captain to lead Nigeria to a glorious outing at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Kwara Utd unveils new signings for 2017/2018 season

By Akeem Lawal

Newly promoted Nigeria Professional Football League side, Kwara United FC of Ilorin has unveiled nine strikers, five midfielders, three defenders and one goalkeeper as new signings for 2017/2018 season.

Heartland not ready for NPFL, says Ebele Obi

By Akeem Lawal

GOALKEEPER of newly promoted Heartland FC, Ebele Obi, has revealed that the Owerri based side are not ready for the 2017/18 Nigeria Professional Football League season scheduled to kick off this weekend.

Aminu thankful after Kwara Utd survived ghastly accident

By Akeem Lawal

KWARA United forward, Aminu Abdulkadir is filled with thanks and appreciation to God after the team survived a motor accident while traveling back to Ilorin, Kwara State.

Go Round ready for NNL Super 4 final, says Elechi

By Our Reporter

GO Round FC Technical Adviser, Ngozi Elechi is looking ahead to the final of the Nigeria National League Super 4 after their win against Kwara United on Sunday.

Obuh not happy with NNL Super 4

By Akeem Lawal

Kwara United coach, John Obuh has expressed disappointment over the inability organizers of the ongoing Bet9ja Nigeria National League Super Four holding in Lagos to schedule more games for the competition. 

NPFL: Gata doubtful for Kwara Utd opener against Tornadoes

By Akeem Lawal

Kwara United forward, Ismail Adeshina Gata is a serious doubt for the club’s Nigeria Professional Football League match day one fixture at home to Niger Tornadoes this coming weekend due to injury, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Onyekuru returns to Everton for rehab

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA international, Henry Onyekuru has returned to Everton to continue his recovery after suffering a knee injury while on loan at Anderlecht, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Ekundayo targets ring comeback win March 3

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIAN boxer, Larry ‘Natural’ Ekundayo has disclosed that he is ready to take on any opponent when he steps into the ring once again on March 3, after injury lay-off.

Wrestlers hit Port Harcourt camp Friday ahead of C’wealth Games

.As NWF plans PH/Yenagoa camp for African Championship

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA wrestlers to the 2018 Commonwealth Games are expected to be in camp from Friday (today), just as the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) is planning to camp the athletes to the African Wrestling Championship in Port Harcourt, Rivers State and Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.