Okoye delighted to win Sparta Rotterdam Player of the Season award

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA international Maduka Okoye is in cloud nine after being voted the Player of The Season at his club, Sparta Rotterdam.

2021 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League kicks off July 5

By Akeem Lawal                               

THE first phase of the 2021 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League will take place at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State from 5th to 18th July, 2021.

Comets top Total/NBBF National Division One

By Our Reporter

MATCH day four of the Total National Division One saw Police Bombers bouncing back to winnings way with a 74-46 points win over OS Lions that has continued to struggle in the Atlantic Conference.

IGP Queens, First Bank, Sunshine Angels begin Olukoya Basketball Cup with wins

By Our Reporter

INSPECTOR-GENERAL of Police Queens started their campaign at the inaugural D.K Olukoya Girls Basketball championship with a hard-fought 50-47 points victory over a very inspiring Delta Force side.

Apochi wants rematch with Glanton

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIAN boxer Efetobor Apochi, says he wants immediate rematch with Brandon Glanton after losing to the American boxer in their WBA cruiserweight title eliminator tagged ‘Fight of The Unbeatens’ at The Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Sunday night.

61 athletes to fly Team Nigeria's flag in Tokyo

By Our Reporter

TEAM Nigeria will depart for the Tokyo  2020 Olympics in two batches with 61 athletes flying the country's flag, says Minister of Youth and sports Development, Sunday Dare.

Ebuehi joins Venezia on loan

By Akeem Lawal

ITALIAN side, Venezia have announced the signing of Super Eagles right back Tyronne Ebuehi on a season long loan deal from Benfica.

Nigeria need more of Chief Ejidike for sports development, says Sportflames boss Olatoye

By Our Reporter

MANAGING Partner of Sportflames Communications, Olatoye Olawale has described Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike; Nigeria Pillar of Sports as a 'philanthropist with conscience'.

Fury sparring with Ajagba ahead on Wilder rematch

By Akeem Lawal

WBC CHAMPION, Tyson Fury is sparring with Nigeria's heavyweight boxer, Efe Ajagba as he continues preparation for his title defense against Deontay Wilder on July 24 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Watford sign Emmanuel Denis from Club Brugge

By Akeem Lawal

WATFORD have announced that they have reached an agreement with Belgian top-flight side Club Brugge over the transfer of Super Eagles forward, Emmanuel Dennis ahead of their return to the Premier League.

Adeniyi Bamidele wins MFM FC POTM Award

By Akeem Lawal

ADENIYI Bamidele has been named the Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM FC) Player of the Month for May, 2021, following his heroic displays in between the sticks for the Olukoya Boys.

John Mikel Obi appointed Nigeria’s Youth Ambassador

By Our Reporter

THE Federal Government of Nigeria has appointed erstwhile Super Eagles skipper, John Mikel Obi as Youth Ambassador to inspire young  Nigerians to strive for excellence.

Tokyo Olympics Qualifiers: Nigeria name final Beach Volleyball squad

By Our Reporter

THE Head Coach of Nigeria Beach Volleyball teams, Francis Imoudu has named the final 8 squad that will be representing the country at this month’s Tokyo Olympics Qualifiers in Morocco.

Nine Months Unpaid Salaries: Heartland players blast management, insist on "No Pay, No Play"

By Our Reporter                                

PLAYERS Nigeria Professional Football League side, Heartland FC of Owerri have insisted that they would not back down from their plan not to train or kick the ball until they make their demands known to the Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma.

National Athletics Trials: Okagbare races to 8th 100m title

.As Adegoke emerges Nigeria's fastest man        

By Our Reporter

IT was a great spectacle for the fans that thronged the Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex in Lagos on Thursday, June 17, the opening day of the 2021 National Olympic Games trial as Nigeria's undisputed queen of the track, Blessing Okagbare and rave of the moment Enoch Adegoke gave them something that will linger in their memories for a long, long time.         

MFM urges NFF to throw out Ifeanyi Ubah’s appeal

By Akeem Lawal            

NIGERIA Professional Football League side, Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM FC) has urged the Disciplinary Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to follow the rules guiding the game as they sit on Thursday in Abuja decide on the status of their match against FC Ifeanyi Ubah.

I’m still the king, Adesanya boasts after defeating Vettori again

.Dedicates victory to late training partner Fau Vake 

By Akeem Lawal 

Nigeria-born Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adesanya is in cloud nine following his victory over Marvin Vettori. 

Sports Minister charges Kamaru Usman to Develop Martial Art

 

By Our Reporter

MINISTER of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare has charged  Kamaru Usman to use his clout to develop Martial Arts in Nigeria.

Poland Open: Adekuoroye bags gold, Oborududu settles for silver

 

By Our Reporter 

FORMER World No. 1 Odunayo Adekuoroye laid down the marker in the 57kg class ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, impressively claiming gold at the Poland Open on a day her compatriot Blessing Oborududu won silver at the Ranking Series tournament in Warsaw.

Coach Bareman: Adesanya will be more clinical against Vettori

By Akeem Lawal

Eugene Bareman, the coach of Nigerian-born Israel Adesanya, has tipped the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight champion to successfully defend his title when he takes on Marvin Vettori in a rematch at the Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona this weekend, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Real Madrid set to release Chioma Ubogagu after attending wedding

By Akeem Lawal 

SPANISH side Real Madrid are set to release Femenino player Chioma Grace Ubogagu after she attended a wedding without the consent of the club.

4-Nation Tourney: Super Falcons land in America for Summer Series

By Our Reporter

NINE–TIME African champions Nigeria have arrived in the United States of America for this year’s Summer Series – a 4-Nation Tournament also involving hosts USA, Jamaica and Portugal’s ‘A’ Women Teams.

David, four other Nigerians listed for CAF Champions League qualifying tournament

By Our Reporter

NFF’s Acting Director of Competitions, Ruth David, is among officials who will play key roles in the organization of the qualifying tournament for the maiden edition of CAF Women’s Champions League competition, after being named as one of the match commissioners in the tournament slated for Cote d’Ivoire.

Fijabi blames weight disadvantage for first career loss

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIAN boxer Olaide "Fijaborn" Fijabi has blamed his loss to Montana "Too Pretty" Love in their Welterweight contest on weight disadvantage.

Onuachu bags 2021 Ebony Shoe Awards

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has won the 2021 Ebony Shoe awards in Belgium following his performance for Genk in the 2020-21 season, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Nigeria vs Camerron: 26 Lions plot Eagles' fall

 

.Goalkeeper Ondoa injured

By Akeem Lawal

THE Cameroon’s national team, the Indomitable Lions on Wednesday intensified training ahead of a double friendly confrontation with the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Austria.

 

The two former African champions clash in two back-to-back international friendlies on Friday and next Tuesday at the Weiner Neustadt Stadium in Austria.

 

Though the Indomitable Lions technical team was reportedly complete, 26 players out of the 28 recently selected by Coach Antonio Conceiçao, took part in the training session which took place at Sportplatz Simmering.

 

“The Indomitable Lions completed their second training session this morning on Austrian soil. 24 players took part in this session which took place at Sportplatz Simmering.

 

“The membership of the Lions is almost complete. Arrived this morning before the start for the morning training session, Nouhou Tollo was unable to participate. Jean-Charles Castelleto is expected to join the den at any time,” the Indomitable Lions said via its official Twitter handle earlier on Tuesday.

 

Meanwhile Camerron are sweating on the fitness of goalkeeper Fabrice Ondoa for the encounter. The Deportivo Alavés goalkeeper, who is on loan at Croatian club Istra 1961 injured a finger on his right hand on Tuesday’s training session.

 

Lodged at the Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront Hotel, the camp which opened on May 30, 2021 is expected to run until June 9, 2021.

These friendlies will no doubt test both countries' strength for the imminent World Cup qualifiers and next year's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Tokyo 2020: ITTF confirms Aruna’s qualification

 By Akeem Lawal

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) on Tuesday June 1, confirmed the eventual qualification of Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna for the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Japan.