Akinyemi joins Lokomotive Plovdiv

By Akeem Lawal

BULGARIAN top division side, Lokomotive Plovdiv have snapped up Nigerian prodigy Akinsola Akinyemi, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

2020 Africa Championships: Bad weather holds Nigeria wrestlers in Turkey

By Akeem Lawal 

NIGERIA’S wrestling contingent to the just concluded 2020 Africa Wrestling Championships in Algiers, Algeria are yet to return to the country, no thanks to bad weather that held them back in Istanbul, Turkey.

NFF appoints Joseph Yobo as Super Eagles’ assistant coach

.To replace Imama Amapakabo

By Our Reporter

                     

THE Nigeria Football Federation has appointed former Super Eagles’ defender and captain Joseph Yobo as assistant coach of the team. He replaces Imama Amapakabo in the three –time African champions’ technical crew.

Africa Wrestling Championships: Oborududu bags 10th African title

.As Adekuoroye, Genesis retain title

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA wrestlers, Blessing Oborududu, Odunayo Adekuoroye, Hannah Reuben, Mercy Genesis, Bisola Makanjuola and Kolawole Esther won gold medal at the ongoing the 2020 African Wrestling Championships in Algiers, Algeria.

Adekuoroye now World No.1 after retaining African title

NIGERIA duo of Odunayo Adekuoroye and Blessing Oborududu improved on their top-three world rankings, as Nigerian women nabbed six African gold medals on Saturday night. 

Lagos City Marathon: David Tumo happy to break 4-year record

By Akeem Lawal

WINNER of the 2020 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, David Barmasai Tumo is not only happy to win the 42km race and claim the first prize of $50,000, the Kenyan is also delighted to break the marathon’s four-year record.

Iwobi ready to impress Ancelotti

.Delighted with winning return

By Akeem Lawal

Nigeria international, Alex Iwobi has admitted that he was delighted to return to the Everton starting line-up for last weekend's win over Watford.

2020 Para Powerlifting World Cup: Ejike, Tijani, Ibrahim, Alake bag gold

By Akeem Lawal

THREE-time Paralympic gold medalist, Lucy Ejike delivered a gold medal for Nigeria in the Senior - Women's Up to 61 kg at the 2020 World Para Powerlifting World Cup holding at the Abuja International Conference Center in the Federal Capital Territory.

Nantes 1-2 PSG: Moses Simon dedicates goal to pregnant wife

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles and Nantes forward Moses Simon has dedicated the goal he scored against Paris Saint-Germain to his wife, Ibukun who is pregnant.

Ighalo undergoes special fitness regime

By Akeem Lawal

MANCHESTER United new signing Odion Ighalo has been put through his paces by undergoing a special fitness regime following his return to English football, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Mikel suffers racial abuse in Turkey

.Trabzonspor take legal action

By Akeem Lawal 

Turkish side, Trabzonspor have confirmed an official criminal complaint over racist abuse allegedly suffered by Nigeria international John Obi Mikel, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Oboabona joins Georgia’s Dinamo Batumi

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles AFCON wining defender, Godfrey Oboabona has joined Georgian top division side, Dinamo Batumi, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.