[INTERVIEW] Gidi Sports Chat With Beach Eagles Striker Abu Azeez On His Birthday

Bayo Psalm of Gidi Sports caught up with Warri Wolves and Super Sand Eagles goal machine, Abu Azeez today(31 May, 2015), his birthday.

Enjoy as the great Beach Soccer player gives us a look into his personal life and some information about himself as a footballer and as an 'ordinary' man.

BASKETBALL: Lagos Islanders Homecoming Game; The Evolution Was Televised

by Bball Naija

Friday, 29th May, 2015 was a very special day in the history of the Nigeria’s democracy and sports development.

The country witnessed its first switch of power from a ruling party to an opposition and the Lagos Islanders Basketball Organisation became the first private basketball club to have their home arena. The game tipped off at about 7.12pm on Friday. 

NNL: Gateway Coach Awakan Calls For Fans' Patience

Gateway United head coach Olabode Awakan says the club's followers needs to be patient as he seeks to steer the Nigeria National League side to the Nigeria Professional Football League.

Segun Odegbami, Christian Chukwu Beg The FG To Save National Stadium

Nigeria ’80 Africa Cup of Nations winners Segun Odegbami, Christian Chukwu and Adokiye Amiesimaka have expressed their disappointment with the deplorable state of the National Stadium, Lagos, urging the Federal Government to rehabilitate the complex.

BASKETBALL: DStv Premier Basketball League Week 8 Results

DStv Premier Basketball League Week 8 Results:

ATLANTIC CONFERENCE-
Delta Force 69–73 Dodan Warriors
Kwara Falcons 69–72 Nigeria Customs
Union Bank 55–53 Police Batons
Lagos Islanders 93 – 60 Oluyole Warriors

SAVANNAH CONFERENCE-

CHESS: ‘Nigeria’ll Produce Chess Grand Master Soon’

Edo State chess coach Omoyewmen Afolabi believes the country will produce a grand master in the sport soon, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.

HANDBALL: HFN Postpone U-15 Girls Championships

Handball Federation of Nigeria Secretary, Elijah Ameh, has said the U-15 girls championships earlier scheduled to run from June 15 to 24 has been postponed indefinitely, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.

Glo NPFL: Samson Unuanel Linked With 3SC Job

Former Kwara United trainer Samson Unuanel has been linked with the vacant Shooting Stars job, according to reports in the local media.

U20 World Cup: I Will Love To Have Success As My Striking Partner -Awoniyi

Ahead of their first game at the FIFA U20 World Cup against Brazil, Flying Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi says he’s relishing the prospect of partnering Isaac Success in attack.

NNL: Victory Against Akwa Starlets Is Not Negotiable -Gateway Utd Coach

Gateway United coach Olabode Awakan says his team plans to end their winless run on Saturday, insisting that victory against Akwa Starlets is non-negotiable.

NNWL: Unbeaten Streak Excites FC Abuja Defender Ukoha

After playing a crucial role in FC Abuja's 2-0 win against JZ United in Kafanchan on Friday, rock-solid defender Ndubuisi Ukoha says he is happy with the club's unbeaten start to the Nigeria Nationwide League campaign.

ATHLETICS: Okagbare Faces Tough Challenge In Eugene

African and Nigerian 100m record holder Blessing Okagbare, would be aiming to go faster than her Season Best of 10.98 seconds when she takes to the track this weekend against a strong field of Global medallists at the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League meet in Eugene, USA.

BASKETBALL: Diamond, Raptors Win Youth Alive Basketball League

Diamond Basketball Academy and Raptors Basketball Academy both of Lagos have won the 2015 Lagos Youth Alive Community Junior Basketball League finals held at the Rowe Park, Lagos on Wednesday.

BASKETBALL: NBBF Release List Of 12 D'Tigresses For Afrobasket Qualifier

The quartet of Regina Ilonumbe of First Bank basketball team, Christiana Isaac of IGP Queens, Juliet Currency of Dolphins and Morocco-based Grace Okonkwo has been excluded from D’Tigress squad that will face Ivory Coast in the Zone 3 qualifiers for the FIBA Africa Championship for Women holding from June 4 to 5 in Abidjan.

Ike Uche To Monterrey Of Mexico?

Nigerian striker Ikechukwu Uche could be on his way to Mexico to play in the Liga MX as reports in Spain link him to Tigres de Monterrey.

Dynamo Moscow To Sign Emenike

Dinamo Moscow are on the verge of signing Fenerbahçe striker Emmanuel Emenike according to Haber 7.

NNL: Kogi United Fired Up For Yobe Desert Stars Cracker

Players of Kogi United FC have resolved to give their all as they prepare to host Yobe desert Stars in this weekend's Week Three of the NNL.

NNWL Week 4 Fixtures

Nigerian NationWide League Week Four Fixtures:

Ibom Youth v Cynosure
Dynamite Force v Enyimba Feeders
Garry Int'l v Afijio Utd
Ila Oragun v Ikare United

Okagbare Wins Women’s 100m At Shanghai Diamond League

Nigeria’s Blessing Okagbare-Ighoteguonor got her season underway with a dominating win at the 2015 Shanghai Diamond League meet on Sunday, winning the women’s 100m in 10.98 seconds.

Enugu Rangers Sack Coach Kelechi Emeteole

Enugu Rangers have sacked coach Kelechi Emeteole after a run of five games with just one defeat.

Coach Okon Releases Falcons' Final World Cup List, Names Usual Suspects

Coach of the Super Falcons, Edwin Okon has released his list of 23 players for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada slated to begin next week.

I’ll Win Nations Cup Again –Keshi

Super Eagles Coach Stephen Keshi says he’s looking to re-enact the feat that saw him qualify for, and win, the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa.

BASKETBALL: Lagos Islanders To Play Oluyole Warriors At New Venue

DStv Premier Basketball League Atlantic Conference side Lagos Islanders will host their final four regular games of the season at their new venue, the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, the club’s management has said.

RUGBY: NRFF Names 7s Squad For AAG Qualifiers

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The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation has released a list of 12 players of the country’s national team, the Black Stallions, which will compete at the Africa Cup 7s North tournament in Lome, Togo from June 6.

Oshoala Insists Award Won't Put Her Under Pressure

Asisat Oshoala has maintained she will not be under pressure at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada after she won the BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year.

Mikel Obi's Exclusion From Super Eagles Is A Blessing In Disguise -Taribo West

Former AC Milan centre-back Taribo West says Mikel Obi’s shock exclusion from the Super Eagles squad for next month’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Chad in Kaduna is a blessing in disguise for the national team.

CAF Suspends Wolves Goalkeeper For 1 Year For Spitting At Referee

Warri Wolves fringe goalkeeper Rhiogbere Tejiri has been slammed with a 12-month suspension by CAF.

Rangers Dismiss Emeteole Sack Rumours

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Enugu Rangers have swept aside rumours they plan to sack coach Kelechi Emeteole.

[VIDEO] Asisat Oshoala's Reaction After Winning The BBC Women's Footballer Of The Year

Nigeria and Liverpool forward Asisat Oshoala has been named as the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year. Read full story here.

This was her reaction after been told:

Spotlight Prove Too Stubborn For Super Eagles As Both Teams Settle For Draw In Katsina

Nigeria National League (NNL) side Spotlight FC held the Super Eagles to a goalless draw in a friendly played in Katsina on Tuesday.

Gerrard Congratulates Oshoala On Winning BBC Women Player Of The Year

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Liverpool striker Asisat Oshoala, 20, has scooped the inaugural BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year.

Okon Satisfied With Falcons' Draw

Super Falcons head coach, Edwin Okon says he is impressed with his charges goalless draw against Canadian opposite in the latest tune up game ahead of the 2015 Fifa World Cup.

Moses Simon & Isaac Success In Danger Of Missing Flying Eagles Opener Due To Visa Issues

The duo of Gent’s Moses Simon and Granada's Isaac Success are in danger of missing Nigeria's opening game of the World Youth Championship owing to visa issues.

Football Queen Asisat Oshoala Wins BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award

Nigeria and Liverpool forward Asisat Oshoala has been named as the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year.

Super Eagles To Play Spotlight FC Today, Foreign-Based Eagles Given A Week Off

The Home-based players of the Super Eagles of Nigeria as reported before by Gidi Sports are to play a friendly match in Katsina state to open the brand new Karkanda stadium.

It has now been confirmed that the local based Eagles will slug it out against NNL side, Spotlight FC.

Abia Warriors Suspend Goal Keeper Joseph Onuoha

The Management of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club Abia Warriors FC (Umuahia) have announced the indefinite suspension of their goalkeeper, Joseph Onuoha, with immediate effect.

Falcons Play Draw With Canada In Friendly

The Super Falcons played out a 0-0 draw against the hosts of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Canada in an international friendly match on Monday night.

High Jump Queen Doreen Amata Jumps Near Lifetime Best At IAAF World Challenge

There is no stopping Nigeria’s Record Holder in the women’s High Jump, Doreen Amata this year. The All-Africa Games two-time champion was in blistering form at the IAAF World Challenge Meeting in Senegal over the weekend where she made her best jump in four years, winning the event with a distance of 1.94m.

NNL Week 2 Results

Nigeria National League Week 2 Results:

Group A1-
Supreme Court 0-0 Kogi United
Spotlight FC 1-0 Kaduna United
Yobe Desert Stars 1-0 Jigawa Golden Stars
Adamawa United 1-0 Plateau United

Group A2-
Niger Tornadoes 1-0 FC Zamfara
ABS FC vs Ranchers Bees (PSP)
Sokoto United vs Gombe United (PSP)
Mighty Jets 0-0 FRSC FC

Group B1-Abia Comets 1-0 Remo Stars
Bussdor FC 0-1 Crown FC
Ekiti United vs Go Round FC (PSP)
Ikorodu FC 2-1 Prime FC

Group B2-
Akwa Starlets 2-1 Atiba United
Julius Atete 4-0 Nembe City
MFM FC 2-2 First Bank
Bendel Insurance 0-0 Gateway United

Mikel Didn't Pick My Calls But That's Not Why I Dropped Him From The Eagles List -Keshi

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has rejected talk of a rift with Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi.

This despite Mikel's omission from the squad for next month's 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Chad.

Stephen Keshi Calls Up 14 Overseas-Based Players

Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, has called up 14 overseas-based players for Nigeria's Afcon qualifier against Chad in Kaduna.

Siasia Releases 30-Man Provisional List For U23

Nigeria’s Under-23 men’s national team coach, Samson Siasia, has invited 30 players to jostle for places as he opens residential camping towards the 2016 Rio Olympic qualifiers.

DStv/NBBF All-Star Weekend Holds Saturday

No actions this weekend in the DStv Premier Basketball League as the Dstv/NBBF All-Star Weekend is slated to tip-off in the National Stadium, Lagos.

ITTF World Tour: Quadri Through To Round Of 32

Nigeria’s Aruna Quadri has progressed into the round of 32 at the ongoing International Table Tennis Federation World Tour in Zagrab, Croatia after defeating France’s Alexandre Cassin 4-0 on Thursday.

My Target Is To Be Number 1 –Okagbare

Nigeria’s queen of the tracks, Blessing Okagbare, has said her target in the new athletics season is to be at the number one spot.

Keshi Wants Awoniyi In Super Eagles

Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi said that he will be delighted to have Flying Eagles star Taiwo Awoniyi his squad.

CBN Tennis Open: Semi Finals To Be Played Today

New Tennis sensation, Melissa Ifidzhen Thursday, cruised into the semi-finals of the 37th Central Bank of Nigeria Men and Woman Senior Tennis Open, when she defeated Patience Onebamho 6-0, 6-0 in one of the quarter-final matches played.

Okpekpe Winners To Join National Team

The top 11 Nigerian athletes at the just concluded 10 kilometre Okpekpe Road Race have been called up to the national camp ahead of the All Africa Games and Olympics Games.

U20 WC: FIFA Names Flying Eagles Youngest Team Of The Competition

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have been named the youngest team of the FIFA U20 World Cup by the world football governing body, FIFA heading to the competition in New Zealand.

Success, Iheanacho To Start From Bench For Flying Eagles

 
Europe-based strikers Isaac Success, Kelechi Iheanacho and Moses Simon are most likely to start the U20 World Cup from the bench as coach Manu Garba plans to integrate them gradually into his team in New Zealand.