President Cup: Weir names Azeez, 29 others for Ghana clash

By Akeem Lawal
HEAD Coach of the Nigerian Rugby National team, Bronson Weir has released the team list ahead of the Ghana/Nigeria President Cup billed for Lagos on May 4.

Warrior Sports C’ship: Onoja, Nabi clash in light heavyweight title bout

.As 16 fighters battle for $4,000 Africa crown

By Akeem Lawal

All is now set for a three-day international mixed-martial art (MMA) competition, tagged Warrior Sports Championship which begins on Friday at the Indoor Sports hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

Jay Jay Okocha, Bundesliga partner Lagos SWAN

By Akeem Lawal 
NIGERIAN football legend, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha accompanied by representatives from the German Football League, Bundesliga, paid a courtesy visit to the secretariat of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (Lagos State Chapter) on Thursday to initiate a partnership with the Association and sporting press to promote and increase the followership of the German league in Nigeria.

Africa Beach V’ball Cup: Nigeria female team secures World Cup ticket

By Akeem Lawal

Host Nigeria defeated Niger Republic 2-0 (21-18, 21-16) in the female category to secure a ticket for the 2019 Beach Volleyball World Championships in Germany next June.

MFM’s Aniekwe relishes NPFL debut against Rangers

By Akeem Lawal

Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM FC) defender, Ugonna Felix Aniekwe is still basking from the Euphoria of his Nigeria Professional Football League debut against Rangers.

Africa Beach V’ball Cup: Nigeria, Morocco, 6 others into q/final

By Akeem Lawal 
Nigeria, Rwanda, Morocco, Mozambique, Mauritius, Egypt, Niger Republic and Botswana women teams have qualified for the quarter finals of the ongoing 2019 Africa Beach Volleyball Cup in Abuja. 

2019 Africa Beach V’ball: Nigeria, Ghana, Angola shine on Day 1

By Akeem Lawal

Host Nigeria, Angola, Ghana and Mozambique won their respective matches at the ongoing 2019 Africa Nations Beach Volleyball male and female Cup Seniors holding at the Jabi Lake Park, Abuja.

GOtv Boxing Night 18: Joe Boy retains ABU title

By Akeem Lawal 

OTO "Joe Boy" Joseph has successfully defended his African Boxing Union (ABU) lightweight title.

Training workshop for African Jump Rope ends in Lagos

By Akeem Lawal 

A three-day training workshop on African Jump Rope, organized by the Nigeria Rope Skipping Federation (NRSF) finally came to an end with American and South African trainers forecasting bright future for Nigeria in the sport.

US coaches arrive Nigeria for Rope Skipping workshop

By Akeem Lawal 
FORMER world champion and the President/founder of the International Double Dutch League (IDDL), Laila Taliba Little is delighted with the opportunities to impact her knowledge on Rope Skipping sport on African coaches and youths at a three-day intercontinental workshop scheduled to hold at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Hall, Rowe Park, Yaba, Lagos from Thursday 18th – Saturday 20th April, 2019.

Zone 3 Africa Volleyball Club C’ships: Customs beat Immigration 3-0

By Akeem Lawal
NIGERIA Customs Service Volleyball men’s team served off their their campaign at the 2019 Zone 3 Africa Volleyball Club Championships on a winning note by thrashing Nigeria Immigration Service volleyball team 3-0 at the Sports Hall of the University of Lagos on Monday, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

UNILAG agog for Zone 3 Africa Volleyball Club Championships

By Akeem Lawal
13 teams (seven male and six female) from four African countries will participate in the Zone 3 Africa Volleyball Club Championships which begins on Monday at the Sports Hall of the University of Lagos.

Rugby Africa calls off 2019 Silver Cup

By Akeem Lawal

RUGBY Africa has notified Unions on its decision to cancel this year’s Silver Cup billed to hold at the Lagos Polo Club, Ikoyi in Lagos, Nigeria due to financial constraints.

John Emmanuel eyes return to wrestling’s World No. 1

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA freestyle wrestler, John Ogbonna Emmanuel says he hopes to dominate the 74kg category after winning a gold medal at the 2019 African Wrestling Championship held in Tunisia.

Wrestling Rankings: Adekuoroye is World No. 4

.As Oborududu, Balogun, Emmanuel, Onyebuchi make top 10

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA’S dominating performance at the 2019 African Wrestling Championships held in Tunisia has begun to pay off with some of her athletes making a significant climb in the latest ranking released by the United World Wrestling (UWW), the international governing body for the sport of amateur wrestling.

3SC will make up for home draw with Abia Comets, Popoola assures

By Akeem Lawal

DESPITE the team's 1-1 draw against Abia Comets, assistant coach of the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, Yinka Popoola believes topping the group is still possible.

Kogi Utd’s 5-0 victory over Yarmalight excites coach Abdulrahman

By Akeem Lawal 

HEAD Coach of Kogi United, Tunde Abdulrahman is in cloud nine after his team began the new Nigeria National League, NNL season with an opening day 5-0 thumping of FC Yarmalight, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Kwara United players visit recuperating Alebiosu

By Akeem Lawal

KWARA United players have made out time to visit their team-mate Segun Alebiosu, who is recuperating from an ankle injury.

ABS vs Sokoto Utd: Hassan eyes bright start for Saraki Boys

THE Technical Adviser of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) FC, Ilorin, Abubakar Hassan, has said he wants to start the 2018/2019 Nigeria National League (NNL) season on a brighter note.

Kogi Utd vs Yarmalight: We are ready for new season, says Abdulrahman

By Our Reporter

The 2019 Nigeria National League, NNL gets underway on Wednesday across the country.

Kogi United who have been grouped in A2 following the new league format will commence their promotion aspiration with a home clash against Yarmalight FC from Gombe.

NNL: Gateway Utd aim for winning start against Ekiti Utd

By Our Reporter

GATEWAY United FC of Ogun State are poised to get off to a flying start against Ekiti United FC in matchday one of the 2018/2019 Nigeria National League season.

Lasisi wants more titles after becoming WBC Int’l champion

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIAN boxer, Aliu Bamidele Lasisi (13-0, 8 KO) has set his sights on winning more titles after claiming the vacant WBC International Super-Flyweight crown at the Emirate Golf Club in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Bala rues Enyimba draw against Insurance

By Akeem Lawal

ENYIMBA forward, Reuben Bala has admitted rather ruefully that his side underrated their Nigeria Professional Football League matchday 14 clash opponents and newcomers, Bendel Insurance.

GOtv Boxing Night 18: I’ll sting Taozon to submission, Boasts Scorpion

By Our Reporter

RIDWAN ‘Scorpion’ Oyekola, challenger for the national super featherweight title, has vowed unseat incumbent champion, Taofeek “Taozon” Bisuga by stinging him with blows when they clash at GOtv Boxing Night 18 on April 21.

Balogun shifts focus to All African Games

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA'S fast rising wrestling sensation, Sunmisola Balogun has turned her attention to the forthcoming 2019 All Africa Games after winning gold medal at the just concluded Senior African Wrestling Championship held in Tunisia.

GOtv Boxing Night 18: Baby Face returns, vows to crush Energy

By Our Reporter

WEST African Boxing Union (WABU) welterweight champion, Rilwan "Baby Face" Babatunde, will return to action at GOtv Boxing Night 18, where he is slated to fight the tough Ganiyu "Energy" Kolawole in a challenge contest.

Ighalo makes Chinese Super League Team of the Week

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles forward, Odion Ighalo has been listed in the star-studded Chinese Super League Team of the Week for matchday 4 following his exploit for Shanghai Shenhua by respected football statistics website, Whoscored.com, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Adekuoroye ripe for Olympic gold, says coach Purity

By Akeem Lawal

Female coach, Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Akuh Purity believes World Wrestling Championship silver medalist, Odunayo Adekuoroye (57kg) has gathered enough experience to win gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Japan.

Premier League clubs chase Chukwueze

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles and Villarreal forward Samuel Chukwueze is the subject of interest from Premier League clubs, according to a report in Spanish authoritative news outlet, Marca.

Heartland will leave Jos empty handed, says Plateau's Ogene

By Akeem Lawal

 PLATEAU United centre back, Elijah Ogene has said his side’s opponent at the weekend, Heartland are merely coming to the serene Tin City for sightseeing.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics must reflect in 2019 budget, says Igali

.Hails wrestlers on African championship feat

By Akeem Lawal

PRESIDENT of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Hon Daniel Igali says the budget for the preparations of athletes for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan must be included in the 2019 budget if the country hopes to have a good outings at the event.

WBC Int'l title: Lasisi vows to knockout Blandon in Rnd 7

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA boxer, Aliu Bamidele Lasisi (12-0-KO8) has promised to stop Nicaraguan Ricardo Blandon (10-1-KO6) in Round 7 of their WBC International Super-Flyweight title fight scheduled to hold at the Emirate Golf Club, Dubai, UAE on Friday night.

African Wrestling Championships: Team Nigeria arrive from Tunisia

By Akeem Lawal 

NIGERIA’S contingent to the just concluded 2019 African Senior Wrestling Championships held in Hammamet, Tunisia returned to the country on Wednesday night, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Easter cracker as GOtv Boxing Night 18 holds in Ibadan

By Our Reporter

THE 18th edition of GOtv Boxing Night (GOtv Boxing Night 18) will hold at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Obafemi Awolowo (formerly Liberty) Stadium, Ibadan on Sunday, 21 April. 

Small Doctor unveiled as Winners Golden Bet brand ambassador

By Akeem Lawal

POPULAR Nigerian street music singer, Adekunle Temitope, aka Small Doctor, has been unveiled as the new brand ambassador for Lagos State FA Cup sponsor, Winners Golden Bet, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Sunshine 1-0 Kwara Utd: Victory will boost our confidence, says Dogo

By Akeem Lawal

SUNSHINE Stars head coach, Kabir Suleiman Dogo believes his side’s 1-0 victory over Kwara United in the NPFL matchday 13 at the Akure Township Stadium will increase their winning mentality in the coming games.

Okafor delighted to win Portuguese rugby championship title

By Akeem Lawal 

NIGERIA Rugby national team, Black Stallions star, Thankgod Okafor is in cloud nine after helping RC Montemor to win the Portuguese national rugby championship title, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Sunshine Stars gets brand new team bus

.ODSFA expresses gratitude to Ondo Government

By Our Reporter 

THE Ondo State Government has handed Sunshine Stars FC a massive boost by making good its promise of improved match journey comfort for players and officials with the acquisition of a new team bus. 

African Wrestling Championships: Ogbonna shines as Nigeria claim three freestyle medals

By Our Reporter

TEAM Nigeria’s Emmanuel John Ogbonna won his 3rd consecutive continental gold medal on the final day of competition at the African Senior Wrestling Championships in Hammamet, Tunisia, while Melvin Bibo and Ekereme Agiomor each claimed bronze medal.