Sunday 23 July 2017

Rivers Utd goalkeeper Akande Abiodun out for the season

By Akeem Lawal 
RIVERS United goalkeeper, Abiodun Akande has reportedly been ruled out for the rest of the season after the horror  injury he picked up during the 3-1 victory over Wikki Tourists in a Nigeria Professional Football League matchday 31 fixture in Port Harcourt on Sunday, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Revealed: How ABS boss Seni Saraki boosted players' morale to beat Rangers

By Akeem Lawal 
THE Chairman of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS FC) Ilorin, Seni Saraki played a major role in ensuring that the team ended its six games winless run with a 2-0 victory over league defending champions, Enugu Rangers in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match day 31 encounter played at the Kwara State Stadium Complex, Ilorin on Sunday, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com can reveal.

Saturday 22 July 2017

Peller Unity Cup: Davido thrills as Shina Peller honours late father

By Akeem Lawal
NIGERIAN superstar, Davido thrilled the audience at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp, Iseyin, Oyo State on Tuesday.

Friday 21 July 2017

Sunshine can win anywhere, Duke Udi warns rivals

By Our Reporter
SUNSHINE Stars FC coach Duke Udi believes his side is capable of securing victory against any team in their remaining fixtures of the 2016/17 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Chelsea complete £70m Morata signing

CHELSEA have completed the signing of Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata on a five-year deal.

Monday 17 July 2017

Bashir delighted with match-winner against Sunshine

.Shifts focus to El-Kanemi tie
By Akeem Lawal
NASARAWA United forward, Abdulrahman Bashir has spoken of his joy to have scored the winning goal that earned his side victory over Sunshine Stars in the Nigeria Professional Football League match day 29 encounter decided at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State on Sunday.

Saturday 15 July 2017

Dogo: Nasarawa not scared of Sunshine's 'killer form'

 By Akeem Lawal
NASARAWA United coach, Kabiru Suleiman Dogo says his side can contain the attacking firepower of Sunshine Stars when both sides clash in the Nigeria Professional Football League match day 29 encounter at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State on Sunday, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Sunshine’s Durand declares self fit for Nasarawa clash

By Akeem Lawal 
SUNSHINE Stars defender, Rock Thuram Durand has declared himself fit for the Nigeria Professional Football League matchday 29 clash against Nasarawa United billed for Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode on Sunday, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Why we partnered with Gold Cup tourney - Cone Sportwear

By Our Reporter
NIGERIA'S foremost sports kitting company, Cone Sportswear has revealed reasons for entering into partnership agreement with the organisers of Gold Cup Pre-season Tourney as official kit sponsor ahead of the 5th edition of the most prestigious domestic league pre-season.

Friday 14 July 2017

CD Lugo unveil Ramon Azeez

By Akeem Lawal
CLUB Deportivo Lugo have officially unveiled Nigeria international, Ramon Azeez, who joined the Spanish Segunda Division side on a two-year deal, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Wednesday 12 July 2017

500 players storm Esperanza open trial

By Akeem Lawal 
OVER 500 aspiring footballers took part in the Esperanza Football Club’s open trial held at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere in Lagos, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Sunday 9 July 2017

Makinwa faces ABS sack, gets 3-match ultimatum

By Our Reporter
THE management of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS FC) Ilorin, has given the coach of the team, Henry Makinwa, a 3-match ultimatum to win or face the exist door.

Troost-Ekong's first training session with Bursaspor

.Reveals reason for jersey No.93 choice 

By Akeem Lawal
NIGERIA international, William Troost-Ekong had the opportunity of meeting with his new teammates at Bursaspor after taking part in Sunday's training session with the Turkish side, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Friday 7 July 2017

Kanu, Onazi, Iwobi, pray for Ikeme’s quick recovery

.Enyeama, Ogu, Ideye, Oshoala too
By Akeem Lawal
EX-INTERNATIONALS, Kanu Nwankwo and Vincent Enyeama join other national team players including Super Eagles vice captain, Ogenyi Onazi, Brown Ideye, John Ogu, Alexander Iwobi, Asisat Oshoala and Kelechi Iheanacho in praying for the speedy recovery of ailing Carl Ikeme, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Thursday 6 July 2017

Imoh Ezekiel to lose N1.2bn in move to Turkey


Rio 2016 Olympic Games bronze medalist, Imoh Ezekiel, is set to lose a whooping 3 million Euros (N1.2bn) in wages in his new move to top Turkish side Konyaspor from his Qatari side, Al-Arabi.

Wednesday 5 July 2017

Hensen School emerge 2017 NNPC/Shell Cup champions

By Akeem Lawal
HENSON Demonstration School, Edo State defeated Holy Ghost College, Imo State 2-0 in the final to win the 2017 NNPC/Shell Cup at the Teslim Balogun Stadium on Tuesday.

Tuesday 4 July 2017

MVP Momoh dedicates maiden NPFL goal to mum, teammates

By Akeem Lawal    
NIGER Tornadoes midfielder, Peter Momoh has dedicated his maiden Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) goal that earned his side a 1-0 victory over hard-fighting Remo Stars at the Confluence Stadium, Lokoja to the entire team, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports. 

Monday 3 July 2017

2017 ITTF Africa Cup: Quadri beats Assar to qualify for World Cup

By Akeem Lawal
Nigeria’s No.1 Table Tennis player, Aruna Quadri overcame his longtime rival, Egypt’s Omar Assar, in the final of the 2017 ITTF Africa Cup to qualify for the World Cup later this year.

Hensen, Holy Ghost for NNPC/Shell Cup final

By Akeem Lawal
HENSEN Demonstration School, Edo State will play against Holy Ghost College, Owerri Imo State in the final of the 19th NNPC/Shell Cup billed for Teslim Balogun Stadium on Tuesday.