Division 1 Volleyball: Bauchi's JVC eager to secure Premier League ticket, says Dada

By Akeem Lawal        

THE coach of JVC of Bauchi Volleyball Club, Monday Dada is optimistic that his team will gain promotion to the Nigeria Volleyball Premier League.

Osimhen bids farewell to Gattuso

.Says Italian instrumental to his growth

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA international Victor Osimhen has bidded farewell to former Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso was sacked by the Serie A club after narrowly missing out on the Champions League football next season.

Ndidi rues Leicester’s Champions League miss

 

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has expressed sadness following Leicester City's failure to secure a Champions League slot at the just concluded 2020-21 Premier League season.

Division 1 Volleyball: Kwara, Sokoto, Kada, Bauchi record win on Day 1

By Akeem Lawal

KWARA United Volleyball Club, Sokoto United, Kada Kings and Bauchi won their first matches at the ongoing 2021 National Division One Volleyball League in Kaduna State.

2021 President Beach V’ball Cup: Kada Kings, Nigeria Customs emerge champions

By Akeem Lawal

KADA Kings beat NSCDC 2-1 (21-19, 21-23, 15-13) in the final to emerge new champions in the men's category at the 2021 President Beach Volleyball Cup in Kaduna on Wednesday.

International Friendly: Eagles to play Mexico in Los Angeles July 3

 By Akeem Lawal

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will engage the El Tri of Mexico in an international friendly at the Coliseum in Los Angeles, USA on the 3rd of July, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Israel-Gaza Fighting: Ibe Zito injured, house destroyed

By Akeem Lawal 

Former Nigerian football player Ibe Zito Ogbonna is currently receiving treatment in a hospital in Ashdod after his home was destroyed by Hamas Rocket as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict grinds on.

Falode thumbs up La Liga on ‘Show Your Other Side Challenge’

 

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA Women Football League (NWFL) Chairperson, Aisha Falode has thumbed up La Liga for putting up the ‘Show Your Other Side Challenge’ held at the Elegbata Sports Complex in Lagos over the weekend.

President Beach V’ball Cup: 45 teams jostle for honour

By Akeem Lawal         

A TOTAL of 45 teams are taking part in this year’s edition of the President Beach Volleyball Cup which kicked off on Monday in Kaduna State.

1st Inter-Barracks Club Volleyball C’ship holds in Kaduna

By Akeem Lawal       

SIX clubs will participate in the 1st Inter-Barracks Clubs Volleyball Championship which begins on Thursday at the Ribadu Cantonment Sports Complex, Kaduna, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Man Utd vs Leicester: Ndidi ready for tough, difficult game

.Says Foxes must play with confidence

By Akeem Lawal              

NIGERIA international, Wilfred Ndidi believes Leicester City’s Premier League game with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Tuesday evening will be a tough and difficult one.

NWFL Premiership Play-Off: Another photo finish in Benin City

By Our Reporter

Just as we had a photo finish at the NWFL Premiership Super Six in Ijebu Ode some weeks ago, where the league champions and Nigeria's representative to the WAFU B qualifiers for the CAF Women Champions League emerged, a similar situation of yet another photo finish has presented itself at the NWFL Premiership Play-Off in Benin City, as all the four teams in the competition for survival in the league must win their games in today's final matches at the University of Benin Sports complex, Ugbowo, or be condemned to relegation.

Osimhen makes Serie A Team of The Week

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has been named in the Serie A Team of The Week for Matchday 35 by whoscored.com, one of the largest detailed football statistics website which covers Europe's top leagues, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

NTTF stakes N4.5m on National Championships

By Our Reporter

THE Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) has staked N4.5m for the 2021 National Championships taking place on May 18 to 22 at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium.

NWFL Premiership Play-Off: Dreamstar Ladies fined N2.5m, coach suspended

By Our Reporter

THE board of the Nigeria Women Football League headed by Aisha Falode, has slammed a N2.5 million fine on Dreamstar Ladies Football Club of Lagos, the team's coach and founder of the club for abandoning a league game and bringing the credibility of the NWFL Premiership League to public ridicule.

Adedipe returns to Sunshine Stars

.Owena Whales announce new signings 

By Our Reporter

SUNSHINE Stars have moved to strengthen the squad available to coach Gbenga Ogunbote with the addition of Kehinde Adedipe, Ifegwu Ojukwu and five others during the NPFL midseason transfer window.

Olympic Qualifier: Kolawole begins campaign against Chykhradze

By Akeem Lawal 

AFRICAN wrestling champion Esther Kolawole will on Friday begin her campaign at the ongoing World Olympic Games Qualifier in Sofia, Bulgaria against World Wrestling Championship bronze medalist, Iryna Chykhradze of Ukraine.Olympic Qualifier: Kolawole begins campaign against Chykhradze.

Olympic Qualifier: John ready for tough battles in Bulgaria

By Akeem Lawal      

FOUR-TIME African wrestling champion, Emmanuel John has said that he is ready to compete with the best for a ticket to the Tokyo Olympic Games at the final qualification event, the World Olympic Games Qualifier which begins today in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Lagos SWAN strengthens ties with Lagos Sports Commission

By Our Reporter                                                

THE Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Lagos Chapter, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Oluwatoyin Gaffar.

Sports minister charges Caretaker Committees to be focused

By Our Reporter

THE Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare has charged the newly Inaugurated Caretaker Committees of the 30 Sports Federation to be focused in the best interest of the nation.

Basketball Africa League: Rivers Hoopers release roster

By Our Reporter

Rivers Hoopers head coach Ogoh Odaudu has revealed his roster for the Basketball Africa League which tips off next week at the Kigali Arena, Rwanda. 

Olympic qualifier: Wrestling coach Purity leads John, Kolawole to Bulgaria

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA wrestlers, Emmanuel John and Esther Kolawole on Tuesday departed the shores of the country for the final qualification event for the Tokyo Olympic Games, the World Olympic Games Qualifier which holds from 6th to 9th May in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Pinnick inaugurates NFF Technical and Development Committee

By Our Reporter

PRESIDENT of the Nigeria Football Federation and Member of the FIFA Council, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick on Tuesday inaugurated the football governing body’s Technical and Development, with a charge to the members to constantly dig deep into their pouch of quality knowledge and experience to steer Nigeria Football to higher levels of excellence.

Mandatory Challenger: Apochi now No.1 in WBA cruiserweight Rankings

By Akeem Lawal

EFETOBOR Apochi’s dream of fighting for a world championship became brighter as the Nigerian boxer is now ranked No.1 mandatory challenger in the cruiserweight category in the latest ranking released by the World Boxing Association, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Ayo Babes win 2nd JOF U-13 football tourney

By Akeem Lawal

AYO Babes from Ajeromi, Lagos emerged the new champions of the second edition of JOF U-13 Football Cup tournament after defeating Junior Arsenal from Alimosho 3-2 in the final held at the Campos Mini Stadium on Lagos Island on Sunday.

Rugby Afrique suspends Nigeria over dissolution of board

.Black Stallions out of Rugby World Cup

By Akeem Lawal       

THE hope of Nigeria featuring at the Rugby World Cup has been dashed following the suspension of Nigeria Rugby Football Federation by Rugby Afrique due to government interference, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Elechi happy with Go Round FC progress

By Our Reporter

GO ROUND FC coach, Ngozi Elechi is happy with the progress made by Go Round FC so far and believes he can lead the team back to the top division.

Tokyo 2020: Minister visits US-bound athletes, Team departs on Thursday

By Our Reporter

As preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics intensifies, the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare on Monday visited the athletes who have been training at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja, preparatory to their departure for USA on Thursday to participate in relay qualifiers.

Argentina’s ambassador wants stronger footballing ties with Nigeria

By Our Reporter

THE Ambassador of the Republic of Argentina to Nigeria, His Excellency Alejandro Herrero has advocated the strengthening of footballing ties between Argentina and Nigeria, insisting that there are compelling commonalities between the two countries in the realm of the ‘beautiful game’.

JOF U-13 football tourney final holds Sunday

By Akeem Lawal 
The final of the second edition of the JOF Under-13 Football Competition will hold on Sunday at the Campus Mini Stadium, Ajele, Lagos Island.