Chukwueze donates gifts to Valencian foundation

By Akeem Lawal 

Super Eagles and Villarreal attacker Samu Chukwueze visited the Casa Ronald McDonald in Valencia on Thursday as part of Endavant Solidaritat event.

Minister promises to restructure Dambe into a national sports

By Akeem Lawal 

MINISTER of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has promised to restructure Dambe (tradition boxing) in order for it to compete favourably with other sports in Nigeria, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

2019 Rainoil Tennis Open: Emmanuel, Quadre emerge champions

By Akeem Lawal

TOP seed Sylvester Emmanuel defeated Joseph Imeh to claim the Rainoil Tennis Open men’s singles title, while Nigeria’s No. 1 female tennis player, Oyinlomo Quadre defeated Christie Agugbom in the women’s singles finals held at the Lagos Country Club, Ikeja on Sunday.

Rainoil Tennis Open: Imeh to face Emmanuel in men’s singles final

.As Aiyegbusi book final date with Quadre

By Akeem Lawal

JOSEPH Imeh will take on top seed Sylvester Emmanuel in the final of the men’s singles at the Rainoil Tennis Open Championship scheduled to hold today (Sunday) at the Lagos Country Club, Ikeja.

Joshua reclaims heavyweight world titles back from Andy Ruiz Jr.

By Our Reporter
Anthony Joshua has reclaimed his heavyweight world titles after producing a masterful boxing display against Andy Ruiz in Saudi Arabia.

Rainoil Tennis Open: Imeh, Sylvester target final spot

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As Quadre faces defending champion, Samuel

By Our Reporter

THE players left in both the men’s and women’s singles draw will go all out for a place in the final of the Rainoil Open on Saturday.

Rainoil Tennis Open: Top seed Quadre begins quest for title

.As Imeh, Sylvester go for third round

By Our Reporter

AT the Rainoil Open on Wednesday, first round action still holds in the women’s singles field, while in the men’s field, players will be looking to make the third round.

Rainoil Tennis Open: Oparaoji, Paul, others ease into second round

By Our Reporter 

TOURNAMENT’S 3rd seed, Uche Oparaoji, Emmanuel Paul, Oche Adehi, Matthew Abamu and Ajang Sylvanus have secured their place in the second round of the ongoing Rainoil Tennis Open holding at the Lagos Country Club, Ikeja.

Esther Ajayi Foundation sponsors Oshoala Football4girls camp

By Akeem Lawal 

THE fifth edition of the Asisat Oshoala Football4girls scheduled to hold at the Campos Mini Stadium from 4th to 24th December, 2019 will be sponsored by sports philanthropist Rev. mother Esther Ajayi.

2019 Nigeria Masters: Torgah wins 3rd straight title

By Our Reporter

WALKING off the 18th green as the Nigeria Masters Champion, Vincent Torgah kept on looking fixedly at all the greats on the most sort after trophy on the African Tour.

National Volleyball Premier League: Customs, NSCDC emerge champions

By Our Reporter 

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) men team and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) women teams both emerged winners of the 2019 National Volleyball Premier League in Abuja.

Civil Defence defeated the all conquering Customs male team 3-2 (21-25, 25-18, 22-25, 25-22, 15-9), but it was too little, too late as Customs retained their title, having won their four previous games with 30 points.

NSCDC narrowly finished second after their performance against Nigeria Customs Service with 24 points while Kano Pillars placed third position with 23 points after beating Nigeria Police Force who finished fourth place with 22 points. 

Nigeria Immigration Service came fifth with 19 points while UCEM of Enugu placed sixth with 2 points.

In the female category, NSCDC outclassed the sleeky Customs ladies 3-0 (25-19, 25-23, 25-18) to dethrone them as champions.

The NSCDC ladies emerged champions with 32 points followed by Customs-28 points, Army-20 points , immigration -10 points, Kada Emeralds-9 points and Benue queens-3 points.

Captain of the NCS team, Sunny Akapson expressed his joy for winning the championship adding that they will put up an impressive performance when they play at the continental club championship next year.

“We promised to win the title at the end of the tournaments and we have done that all thanks to the Nigeria Customs service for their support,” he said.

“We are now going to shift all our attention to the continental club championship coming up next year and we promised to do the nation proud” he added.

The premier league which started on November 21 ended on Saturday at the Indoor Sports Hall, Package B of the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja.

The male teams that participated in the league are NCS, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), police, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kano Pillars, Plateau Rocks, UCEM and Famous spiders.

The female teams are: NCS, NSCDC, NIS, COAS-Army, Benue Queens, Delta Force and Kada Emeralds.

Rainoil Tennis Open: Players battle for main draw spots

By Our Reporter

QUALIFYING actions in the men’s singles at the Rainoil Open got underway on Friday at the Lagos Country Club, Ikeja, with a host of players looking to secure main draw spots.

Akpeyi wins PSL Player of the Month award for September/October

By Akeem Lawal 

SUPER Eagles and Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi has been voted the Premier Soccer League (PSL) Player of the Month for September and October. 

Olympic Qualifier: Nigeria to battle USA, Serbia, Mozambique in Group A

By Our Reporter

REIGNING African Champions, Nigeria will face World Number One, United State of America, Serbia and Mozambique in the battle for a spot at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: Organisers plan big for 2020 edition

.Sponsors purchase over 50,000 forms for runners

By Our Reporter 

THE 2020 edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon is guaranteed to be a spectacular one following the assurances given by the organizers and sponsors alike at a media parley held Wednesday at the Press Center at the Lagos State secretariat, Alausa.

N5.1m up for grabs as 2019 Rainoil Tennis Open serves off Nov 29

By Akeem Lawal 

A total prize money of N5.1m is up for grabs at the 2019 edition of the Rainoil Tennis Open Championship which will serve off on November 29 at the Lagos Country Club in Ikeja.

African football is hard, says Okoye

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye has admitted that the brand of football being played in Africa is different from the other parts of the continent, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Minister breaks 10-year jinx as IOC President commissions ANOCA secretariat

By Our Reporter

THE Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare broke a ten-year jinx as he led an international delegation with the President of the International Olympics Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach to commission the Secretariat of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA).

Okoye patiently waiting to become Eagles’ No.1 goalkeeper

By Akeem Lawal

FORTUNA Dusseldorf of Germany goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye insists he is happy to be patient for his chance to become Super Eagle's No 1 goalkeeper, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Uzoho undergoes successful surgery

By Akeem Lawal

Super Eagles first choice goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho has undergone a successful surgery on his injured Achilles his Cypriot club, Omonia Nicosia have confirmed.

2021 AFCON: Nigeria hammer Benin 2-1, Lesotho hold Sierra Leone

By Our Reporter

SAMUEL Kalu scored the winner in the 62nd minute as Nigeria’s Super Eagles came from a goal down to beat Benin 2-1 in their Total Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021 Group L qualifying opening match at the at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Wednesday.

IOC President Thomas Bach arrives Nigeria

.Set to commission ANOCA Secretariat 

By Akeem Lawal 

THE Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare on Wednesday, received the President of the International Olympics Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach in  Abuja. 

Dikko reveals details of LMC/Next TV sponsorship deal

By Akeem Lawal

CHAIRMAN of League Management Company (LMC), Shehu Dikko has revealed details of the multi-million dollar sponsorship deal with a private media outfit, Next Digital TV, Sportsbiz247.bligspot.com reports.

U-23 AFCON: Eagles beat Zambia to revive Olympic hopes

By Our Reporter

NIGERIA revived their semifinal qualification hopes in the ongoing Total U-23 Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-1 win over Zambia at Al Salam Stadium, as the Group B match day 2 convened on Tuesday 12 November 2019.

Africa Cup Sevens: Nigeria finish in Top 8 as Kenya secure Olympic spot

 By Our Reporter

NIGERIA Rugby Sevens Team finished in right position at the Africa Cup Sevens which doubled as Japan 2020 Olympic Qualifiers at the Bosman Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa over the weekend. 

NPFL Matchday 2: Plateau, Wikki win away to maintain perfect start

.As Heartland, Rangers, Enyimba, IfeanyiUbah, W/Wolves pick away point
By Our Reporter 

PLATEAU United of Jos and Wikki Tourists of Bauchi maintained their perfect start to the campaign by securing victories away from home in Kano and Lafia respectively. 

CAF Confed Cup: Rangers, Enyimba to know group opponents Nov 12

By Akeem Lawal 

NIGERIA’S representatives in the 2019/20 Total CAF Confederation Cup competition, Enugu Rangers and Enyimba will learn their opponents on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

A’fif Club 1-5 Al Nassr: Musa fires warning to Benin, Lesotho with brace

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa announced his return to match fitness by hitting brace to help Al Nassr beat A’fif Club 5-1 in the Round of 64 of the Saudi Arabia King’s Cup Match at the Al Majmaah Sports City Stadium on Saturday, Sportsbiz247.blogsports.com. 

Ndidi pockets Ozil, Pereira as Leicester sink Arsenal

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi shone bright like a diamond in Leicester City’s 2-0 victory over Arsenal on Saturday.

FIFA Beach Soccer W/Cup: Abu Azeez, Tale lead 10 others to Paraguay

.Team departs on Friday 
By Akeem Lawal 

Head Coach of the Beach Soccer National Team, Supersand Eagles, Audu Adamu ‘Ejo’ has listed veterans Abu Azeez and Victor Tale in his final squad of 12 for this year’s FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup finals scheduled to hold from the 21st November – 1st December in Asuncion, capital of Paraguay, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

2021 AFCON qualifier: Senegalese officials for Nigeria vs Benin clash

By Our Reporter 
The Confederation of African Football has picked Senegalese official Issa Sy as referee for next week’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Nigeria and Benin Republic in Uyo.

FIBA Africa Cup: National 3x3 teams depart for Uganda

By Our Reporter

THE National 3x3 teams will today (Wednesday) by 1pm depart the shores of Nigeria to Kampala, Uganda aboard a Rwanda Air flight from Abuja for the 2019 FIBA 3x3 Africa Cup.

Copa Lagos, good for Sand Eagles’ World Cup preparations - Adamu

By Akeem Lawal

HEAD Coach of the Nigeria's beach soccer team, Super Sand Eagles, Audu Adamu says the just concluded Copa Lagos tournament is a good preparation for his side ahead of the 2019 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup scheduled to hold in Paraguay between 21st November and 1st December. 

Al Nassr fans delighted to have Musa back

By Akeem Lawal

Nigeria international, Ahmed Musa made his long-awaited comeback, playing played for seven minutes as Al Nassr beat Abha 4-0 last weekend and fans of the his Saudi Arabian side were pleased to see the striker on the pitch again, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Qualifier: Nigeria Rugby names 13 Black Stallions

.As team departs for South Africa 

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA national rugby team, Black Stallions will on Wednesday depart the shores of the country for Johannesburg, South Africa ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Sevens qualifiers scheduled to hold on 9–10 November 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Nigeria 1-3 Netherlands: Golden Eaglets crash out of FIFA U17 W/Cup

By Our Reporter
FIVE –time champions Nigeria bid bye to the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup finals in Brazil after losing 1-3 to late bloomers Netherlands in their Round of 16 clash in Goiania in a match that finished in the early hours of Wednesday in Nigeria.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Team Nigeria to camp in Kisarazu City

By Our Reporter

THE Ministry of Youth and Sports Development on Tuesday signed a Memorandum Of Understanding with Kisarazu City, Japan for Team Nigeria to camp in the organic city ahead of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

FIFA U17 W/Cup: Garba reveals strategy to demolish Netherlands

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA Under 17 coach, Manu Garba says the Golden Eaglets have perfected all their plans that will see them record victory over European side, Netherlands on Tuesday in the round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA U17 World Cup in Brazil.

Pre Olympic qualifiers: Otis lists Atosu, Kalu, 10 others

By Our Reporter 

D’TIGRESS Head Coach, Otis Hughley has announced a 12 man roaster for the 2020 pre Olympic qualifiers coming up in Mozambique between November 14 to 17.

Eko Basketball League: Hoops & Read, First Bank emerge champions

.Emilagba, Ishambuk named MVPs

By Our Reporter
HOOPS and Read Basketball club and First Bank Basketball Club emerged champions of the inaugural Eko Basketball League which came to an end at the Molade Okoya Thomas Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere on Sunday.

Copa Lagos 2019: Ogbonna bags MOTM award as Nigeria beat England 7- 3

By Akeem Lawal 

NIGERIA’S beach soccer team, Super Sand Eagles began their campaign at the 2019 edition of the Copa Lagos Beach Soccer tournament on a winning note by defeating England 7-3 at Eko Atlantic, Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

After 10 months injury: Onazi working hard to return in few weeks

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi may be back in action sooner than expected as he returns to full training with his Trabzonspor teammates after 10 months injury, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

ABS to battle Sunshine, Crown in friendly matches

By Our Reporter 

ABUBAKAR Bukola Saraki (ABS) FC Ilorin will on Sunday lock horns with Crown FC of Ogbomoso in a return leg of the two legged preseason friendly match.

ABS FC set to partner top Italian agent Francesco Rocco

By Our Reporter 

Top officials of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) FC Ilorin on Thursday in Lagos met with an Italian football agent and businessman, Francesco Rocco on ways to partner with the Kwara based Nigeria National League (NNL) side.

Moses Simon thankful after hat trick

By Akeem Lawal 

SUPER Eagles forward Moses Simon has expressed his delight after scoring a first-half hat trick for Nantes in their 8-0 demolition of Ligue 2 club Paris FC in the round-of-32 of the Coupe de la Ligue, known outside France as the French League Cup, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

U23 AFCON: Amapakabo picks Nwakali, Awoniyi, 19 others for title defence

By Our Reporter

Head Coach Imama Amapakabo has named team captain Azubuike Okechukwu, defenders Anthony Izuchukwu, Sincere Seth and Olisah Ndah, midfielders Kelechi Nwakali, Muyiwa Olabiran and Ndifreke Effiong, and forwards Taiwo Awoniyi and Orji Okwonkwo in his final list of 21 players to defend the U23 Africa Cup of Nations title in Egypt in November.

NNL: Kwara Utd tunes up with Sunshine Stars friendly Sunday

By Our Reporter

IN continuation of the build-up towards the commencement of the 2019/2020 Nigeria National League (NNL) season, Kwara United FC will engage Sunshine Stars FC in a friendly football match on Sunday, at the Main-Bowl of the Kwara State Stadium Complex, Ilorin.