Monday, 30 April 2018

Plateau’s Kabiru Umar resumes light training


By Akeem Lawal
Reigning Nigeria Professional Football League champions, Plateau United have been handed a huge injury boost with confirmation that one of their star players, Kabiru Umar has nearly returned from injury.

Saturday, 28 April 2018

NNL: Mathias lone strike gives Remo victory over Osun United


By Our Reporter
Ogwuche Mathias strike in the 63rd minute of the game ensured Remo Stars picked all the three (3) points away from home at the Oshogbo Township Stadium in Osun State on Saturday.

ABS 1-1 Road Safety: We played badly, Sanni admits


By Akeem Lawal
The Head Coach of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, Tunde Sanni has described the team’s 1-1 draw against Road Safety FC of Abuja in the opening game of the 2017/2018 Bet9ja Nigeria National League (NNL) as unfortunate.

Friday, 27 April 2018

I missed playing football, Enyeama confesses


By Akeem Lawal
Nigerian goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama has expressed his frustration following his inability to feature for Ligue 1 side, LOSC Lille first team this season, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Monday, 23 April 2018

Iguodala, Musa win Sunfit National Squash tourney

By Akeem Lawal
CLINTON Iguodala of House Water Academy, Lagos State and Aminat Musa of Kwara State emerged winners of the maiden edition of the of the Sunfit Under-13 & Under-16 National Junior Squash tournament held at the Sunfit Fitness and Spar in Amuwo Odofin Estate, FESTAC in Lagos State.

Monday, 16 April 2018

NURTW set for United Boxing championship


By Akeem Lawal
Arrangements are in top gear for the maiden National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) United Boxing championship, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

GOtv Boxing Night 14: Skoro wins ABU title


By Our Reporter
Waidi "Skoro" Usman, on Saturday, won the African Boxing Union (ABU) featherweight title by knocking out Michael "Shaka" Nyawade of Kenya in the eleventh round.

Friday, 13 April 2018

Commonwealth Games: Adekuoroye, Oborududu win gold in wrestling


By Our Reporter
NIGERIA freestyle wrestler, Odunayo Adekuoroye retained her Commonwealth crown, even as Blessing Oborududu won her first-ever gold medal in the Games history on Day 2 of the wrestling event in Gold Coast, Australia, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Thursday, 5 April 2018

CAF CONFEDERATIONS CUP: Plateau Utd land in Lagos

By Akeem Lawal
THE management and players of reigning Nigeria Professional Football League champions, Plateau United Football Club of Jos arrived Lagos on Thursday ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup first leg play-off tie against USM Alger of Algeria billed for Agege Stadium on Saturday.

I’m not tired of scoring, says Ajani Ibrahim


By Akeem Lawal
RANGERS International forward, Ajani Ibrahim believes his brace in a 3-0 victory over Yobe Desert Stars in the Nigeria Professional Football League matchday 15 game, has proven that he still has a lot to offer the Enugu-based outfit.

Iheanacho, Ndidi celebrate with Leicester chairman @ 60


By Akeem Lawal
SUPER Eagles duo of Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi celebrated Leicester City chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha’s 60th birthday with a teddy bear’s picnic at Leicester Royal Infirmary.

Monday, 2 April 2018

Commonwealth Games: Nigeria wrestlers depart for Gold Coast


By Akeem Lawal
Nigeria wrestling team departed the shores of the country on Monday for the 2018 Commonwealth Games which runs from 4th to 15th April in Gold Coast, Australia, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Leg Lagos Challenge kicks off in style


By Akeem Lawal
The inaugural edition of the Leg Lagos Challenge kicked off on Monday with three exciting matches played at the Teslim Balogun stadium, Surulere, Lagos.