Gov Dickson Classics: Onyebuchi, Balogun, Okeke win gold

From Akeem Lawal, Yenegoa 

AFRICAN champions, Blessing Onyebuchi of Edo and Sunmisola Balogun of Ondo won gold medals for their respective states at the women’s wrestling event at the ongoing 3rd Governor Dickson National Wrestling Classics holding at the Indoor Hall of the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenegoa, Bayelsa State, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Gov Dickson Classics: Ondo, Edo dominate Cadet category

From Akeem Lawal, Yenegoa 
ONDO State wrestling team dominated the Cadet category of the ongoing 3rd Governor Dickson Classics by winning 4 gold and two bronze medals at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex, Yenegoa, Bayelsa State, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Nigeria 1-0 Guinea: Omeruo voted MOTM, as Eagles book AFCON q/final slot

By Akeem Lawal 

NIGERIA defender, Kenneth Omeruo has been named the Man of The Match in the Super Eagles 1-0 victory over Guinea in their second Group B game of the ongoing 32nd Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt,” Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Gov Dickson Classics: NWF tutors referees, coaches on new rules

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA Wrestling Federation on Monday took time out to organize clinic for the referees that will be on duty at the Governor Dickson Wrestling Classics which started on Tuesday at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Samson Siasia Sports Stadium in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports. 

Gov Dickson Classics: Nigeria Police athlete kidnapped

By Akeem Lawal

A Nigeria Police athlete, Constable Esther Okpokwe has been kidnapped by unknown men on her way to the 3rd Governor Dickson Wrestling Classics holding in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

France 2019: Super Falcons land in Grenoble for Germany clash

By Akeem Lawal

AFRICAN champions, Super Falcons have arrived Grenoble where they will take on former world champions Germany in a Round of 16 of the 8th FIFA Women’s World Cup finals on Saturday, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

2019 AFCON home kit Rankings: Eagles jersey ranked 2nd

. Algeria tops

. Madagascar, Guinea rated 19th, 20th

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles iconic Nike kit has been rated second best among the 24 countries that will be participating at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations which kicks off today in Egypt, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

AITEO Cup: Enyimba, Rangers, Sunshine out

*Akwa, Wikki, Nasarawa, Katsina, Delta Force too
By Akeem Lawal
Major upsets were recorded in the ongoing 2019 AITEO Cup as Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) current champion, Enyimba; AITEO Cup defending champion and former NPFL champion Enugu Rangers; Sunshine Stars, Akwa United, Delta Force, Nasarawa United and Wikki Tourists were all knocked out in today’s round of 32 fixtures.

Six top NPFL clubs chase Ilechukwu

By Akeem Lawal 

MORE that six top Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs are ready to battle themselves and MFM FC of Lagos management for the services of Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Int’l friendly: Egyptian referees for Nigeria, Senegal clash

By Our Reporter

Egyptian referee Mahmoud Ashor will take charge of proceedings when three –time African champions Nigeria and current Africa number one team Senegal clash in a friendly match in Ismailia on Sunday.

Toronto Raptors beat Golden State Warriors to win first NBA title *

*Kawhi Leonard named Finals MVP
By Our Reporter
The Toronto Raptors have made NBA history by winning Game 6 of the Finals Thursday night, marking the first time a Canadian team has won the championship.

New Kwara FA boss Musa prioritises grassroots development

.Promises to operate an open door policy

By Our Reporter

ABUBAKAR Bukola Saraki (ABS FC) Ilorin Team Coordinator, Idris Musa, from Kaiama Local Government Area has been elected as the chairman of Kwara Football Association.

Chelsea handed Man Utd trip in 2019/20 PL season opener

By Akeem Lawal 

The 2019/20 Premier League season has been handed a thrilling start, with Manchester United playing Chelsea at Old Trafford.

GOtv Boxing Night: Again, Real One, Joe Boy clash in public

By Akeem Lawal 

West African Boxing Union (WABU) lightweight champion, Rilwan “Real One” Oladosu, and his African Boxing Union (ABU) counterpart, Oto “Joe Boy” Joseph, almost came to blows in Lagos on Tuesday in continuation of their long-running boxing feud. 

Gov Dickson Classics: Adekuoroye, Adeniyi, others bow to pressure, to represent Ondo

By Akeem Lawal

Following the intervention of the Ondo State government, World Wrestling silver medalist, Odunayo Adekuoroye; Commonwealth Games gold medalist, Aminat Adeniyi, three-time African champion, John Emmanuel and other top athletes have decided to represent the Sunshine State at the forth-coming Governor Dickson National Wrestling Classics billed to hold in Yenegoa, Bayelsa State from 23rd to 30th June, 2019, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.comreports.

Team Beast wins BNB Mixed Netball tournament

By Akeem Lawal 
TEAM Beast emerged winners of the 2019 Mixed Netball tournament organised by the Lagos based Bringing Netball Back club to mark Nigeria's Democracy day.

Nigeria 2-0 South Korea: Oshoala bags Player of The Match

By Akeem Lawal 

THE Super Falcons are back in the hunt for a place in the last 16 of the ongoing France 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup after executing a counter-attacking game plan to perfection to record a 2-0 victory over South Korea.

NPFL Playoff: LMC fines Kano Pillars N8m, Rabiu Ali gets 12-match ban

*Club to play three home matches behind closed doors

*Hit with suspended three points deduction
By Our Reporter
Sequel to the crowd disturbances and harassment of match Referees in one of the fixtures of MatchDay4 of the Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL) Championship Playoff, Kano Pillars FC has been fined Eight million Naira (N8m) and its captain, Rabiu Ali banned from all NPFL activities and matches for a period of 12 matches.

GOtv Boxing Night 19 holds in Lagos

By Our Reporter

THE 19th edition of GOtv Boxing Night (GOtv Boxing Night 19) will hold at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Lagos, on Sunday, 14 July.

Gov Dickson Classics: Bayelsa to present 30 wrestlers

.We are hosting to win, says Kodei
By Akeem Lawal 

HEAD coach of the Bayelsa State wrestling team, Victor Kodei has expressed optimism that the state will once again dominate this year’s edition of the Governor Dickson Classics billed to hold at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Samson Siasia Stadium from 23rd to 30th June, 2019.

Nadal beats Thiem to win 12th French Open, 18th Grand Slam title

By Our Reporter

Rafael Nadal swept to a historic 12th Roland Garros title and 18th Grand Slam crown on Sunday with a 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 victory over Austria’s Dominic Thiem.

AFCON 2019: Super Eagles land in Egypt

By Our Reporter
NIGERIA’S hopefuls for glory at the 32nd Africa Cup of Nations finals landed in the city of Ismailia, Egypt on Sunday evening, 12 days to the kick-off of the championship.

Int’l friendly: Zimbabwe’s Warriors storm Nigeria on Thursday

By Our Reporter

A 26 –man delegation of the senior national team of Zimbabwe, known as Warriors, will land in Nigeria on Thursday night aboard a South African Airways flight, ahead of Saturday’s pre-AFCON sendforth international friendly with the Super Eagles.

CAF Champions League final to be replayed

 By Our Reporter

Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the Champions League final second leg held between Wydad Casablanca and Espérance is set to be replayed in a neutral venue. 

AFCON 2019: Onyekuru happy to represent Nigeria

By Akeem Lawal

Super Eagles forward, Henry Onyekuru says he is delighted to join the national team camp in preparation for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

Enekwechi to make Diamond League debut in Rome

By Akeem Lawal

Nigeria’s shot putter, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi will be making his IAAF Diamond League debut at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Thursday, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.