Aruna Quadri donates gifts to orphans in Lagos

By Our Reporter

AWAY from his regular training ahead of the 2018 ITTF African Championships, Aruna Quadri on Tuesday August 28, 2018 put smiles on the faces of students of SOS Children’s Village International in Isolo, a suburb in Lagos, Nigeria.

12 countries confirmed for U-21 Men's Volleyball Nations Cup

By Akeem Lawal

TWELVE countries have registered for the 2018 Under-21 Men’s African Nations Volleyball Championship billed to hold in Abuja, Nigeria from 10th – 20th September, 2018.

300 students for 2018 GCU Relays

By Akeem Lawal

A total of 300 students from 20 secondary schools will participate in the maiden Government College Ughelli (GCU) Relays scheduled to hold at the ultra-modern tartan tracks of Government College Ughelli, Delta State on Saturday, 17th November, 2018, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

FIBA Women’s World Cup debut excites Elo

By Our Reporter

D’TIGRESS forward, Elo Edeferioka is excited about the possibility of being part of the team to the 2018 FIBA Women’s World Cup is Spain, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Six teams for Seyi Akinwunmi Charity U-13 tourney

By Akeem Lawal

Six teams will compete at the 2018 edition of the Seyi Akinwunmi Foundation Charity Invitational Under-13 Football Tournament billed to hold at the Campos Mini Stadium, Lagos Island from 1st -2nd September, 2018, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

FIBA World Cup: D’Tigress can shock the world, says Kida

By Our Reporter

THE President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Eng. Musa Kida strongly believes that the Women’s Senior National team will fly the country’s flag high and give a good representation of Africa when the 2018 FIBA Women’s World Cup tips off in Spain.

FIBA World Cup: Kalu demands extra focus from D’Tigress

By Our Reporter

D’TIGRESS point guard, Kalu Ezinne has demanded extra focus from her team mates as they start the second phase of their camping in Lagos on Monday in preparation for the 2018 FIBA Women’s World Cup, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Ikeme gets hero’s reception during Wolves/City game

By Akeem Lawal

RETIRED Super Eagles goalkeeper Carl Ikeme made an appearance on the pitch at Molineux with his children before the game between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City which ended 1-1 on Saturday.

Elche confirm Uzoho loan deal

By Akeem Lawal

Spanish second division side, Elche have confirmed the signing of Super Eagles’ first choice goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho on a season-long loan deal from relegated side Deportivo La Coruna.

Nwora invites Aminu, Diogu, 10 others for FIBA World Cup qualifiers

By Our Reporters

D’Tigers head coach, Alex Nwora has invited 12 players for the next round of the FIBA Men’s World cup qualifiers to be hosted in Lagos between the 14th and 16th of September.

Super Eagles call-up excites Nwakali

By Akeem Lawal

FORMER U-17 Cup-winning captain, Kelechi Nwakali is in cloud nine after making the list of 24 invited players for the Super Eagles’ Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON qualifiers away to Seychelles on September 7 in Victoria.

Ikemidcell P.bll Launching: Nigeria, Germany to clash in friendly

By Akeem Lawal

TEAM Nigeria will take on German team in an international friendly match during the official launching of newly introduced Ikmidcell P.bll Sport in Ikorodu Town on Friday 17th of August, 2018.

Total/NBBF Division 2 League: S’West, N’Central Conference rep emerge

By Our Reporter

A TOTAL of 4 teams have punched their tickets to the Conference phase of the Total/NBBF Division 2 League from the South West and North Central zones.

Moses retires from international football

By Akeem Lawal

Super Eagles winger, Victor Moses has announced his retirement from international football.

Serena, Federer, Nadal to storm Nigeria for Lagos Open

.As Governor’s Cup upgrades to Challenger Series

By Akeem Lawal

THE premier international tennis tournament in Nigeria, the Governor’s Cup Lagos Tennis Open has been renamed as Lagos Open International Tennis Championship after the tournament moved up from Futures Tour to the Challenger Series status.

2019 World Cup qualifier: Diogu blames conflicting schedule for 2015 D’Tigers absence

By Our Reporter
D’TIGERS captain, Ike Diogu has blamed the conflicting schedule of the FIBA international calendar for the continued absence of members of the 2015 Afrobasket winning side from the national team fold.

My wife inspires me, says Aruna Quadri

.Dedicates ITTF Nigeria Open victory to fans

By Akeem Lawal

NEWLY crowned ITTF Challenge Seamaster Nigeria Open champions, Aruna Quadri has credited his wife, Ganiyat for the success he has been recording in the sport.

Chievo Verona unveil Joel Obi

 .To wear No.22 jersey

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles midfielder, Joel Obi has officially left Torino and put pen to paper on three-year contract with another Italian side, Chievo Verona.

ITTF Challenge Nigeria Open: All eyes on Toriola, Aruna as top seeds enter ring

By Our Reporter

AFTER two days of qualifying round, the top seeds at the 2018 ITTF Challenge Seamaster Nigeria Open, the top seeds will begin their campaigns for honours at the $46.000 prize money championship.

Lagos comes alive for ITTF Challenge Nigeria Open

.Ambode dangles cash reward at Nigerian players

By Our Reporter

THE much-anticipated ITTF Challenge Seamaster Nigeria Open begins on Wednesday August 8 at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium as heavyweights from 26 countries including host – Nigeria battle for share of $46,000 prize money of the tournament.

ITTF Challenge Nigeria Open: Oribamise ready follow in Oshonaike’s footstep

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA’S fast rising table tennis star, Esther Oribamise has declared her readiness for the ITTF Challenge Seamaster Nigeria Open which serves off on Wednesday at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

D’Tigress coach Hughley Otis calls for World Cup focus

By Our Reporter

NEWLY appointed Head Coach of the Senior Women’s Basketball team, Otis Hughley has charged the D’Tigress not to give in to distractions as they prepare for their first FIBA World Cup since 2006, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

ITTF Challenge Nigeria Open: Indian teenager Mudit Dani on Lagos adventure

.China, India contingents arrive

By Our Reporter

AFTER spending his first year as an undergraduate student at New York University in United States, 19-year-old Indian sensation, Mudit Dani has decided to take a foray into the senior cadre when he competes at the ITTF Challenge Seamaster Nigeria Open.

Tanzania appoint Emmanuel Amuneke as head coach

By Akeem Lawal

TANZANIA have appointed former Nigeria winger Emmanuel Amuneke as the new head coach of the national team, Taifa Stars, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Asaba 2018: Team Nigeria finishes 3rd with 19 medals

By Akeem Lawal

TEAM Nigeria finished in third position in the final medal standing at the 21st Senior Athletics Championships which ended on Sunday in Asaba, Delta State, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

ITTF Challenge Nigeria Open: Dutch champion eyes podium place in Lagos

By Our Reporter

IN March, 24-year-old Ewout Oostwouder won his third title at the Dutch national champions of 2018 after beating Barry Wijers 4-2 and this automatically makes him the best male player in Netherland.

Aruna Quadri climbs to 18 in latest ITTF ranking

By Our Reporter

ARUNA Quadri has become the first Nigerian and the second African to make the top 18 ranking in the monthly ranking of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Friendly: Rabiu scores lone goal as Kwara Utd beat Kogi Utd

By Our Reporter

A 56th minute header by Mohammed Sani Rabiu was all Kwara United needed to defeat Kogi United in a club friendly played at the Kwara State Stadium complex in Ilorin on Saturday.

NBBF appoints Otis Hughley as new D’Tigress coach

By Akeem Lawal

THE Nigeria Basketball Federation has appointed Otis Hughley as an immediate replacement for Sam Vincent who was fired as Head Coach of the senior women’s basketball team on Thursday.

NBBF sacks D’Tigress coach Sam Vincent

By Our Reporter

THE leadership of the Nigeria Basketball Federation has ended its relationship with the Head Coach of the Senior Women’s Basketball team, Sam Vincent.

NRFF appoints Bronson Weir as Black Stallions new coach

By Akeem Lawal

Bronson Weir

THE Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has appointed South African rugby expert, Bronson Weir as Head Coach of the senior national rugby team, Black Stallions, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

ITTF Challenge Nigeria Open: Frenchman Brossier eager to contend for title

By Our Reporter

BENJAMIN Brossier of France has already confirmed his participation in the ITTF Challenge Seamaster Nigeria Open but the Frenchman is hoping that Lagos being an unfamiliar terrain will bring good tidings.

Kwara Utd host friendly against Kogi Utd on Saturday

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA Professional Football League outfit, Kwara United will engage Nigeria National League side Kogi United in a friendly match at the Main Bowl of the Kwara State Stadium on Saturday.