Napoli star Osimhen, others clear of COVID-19

By Our Reporter

NAPOLI have announced that all the COVID-19 tests on their players including Nigeria international Victor Osimhen and staff have come back negative after 14 cases at their recent opponents Genoa.

COVID-19 Scare: Osimhen undergoes test

.Fear as Napoli’s opponent Genoa record 14 positive cases

.Nigerian involved in scuffle with Masiello

By Akeem Lawal 

NIGERIA international Victor Osimhen on Tuesday underwent Coronavirus test together with his Napoli team mates after Sunday’s Serie A opponent, Genoa recorded 14 positive tests for the virus, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Troost-Ekong happy to begin new chapter with Watford

 .Joins English Championship side on 5-year-deal

.To wear jersey No. 5

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has said that he is delighted to begin another chapter in his career after joining English Championship side Watford from Italian side Udinese.

Ospina: Osimhen’s power, pace will lift Napoli

By Akeem Lawal

NAPOLI goalkeeper David Ospina has described Victor Osimhen as a great addition, as he has brought a lot of power and pace to the Serie A side, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Ndidi out for up to 12 weeks

By Our Reporter

LEICESTER midfielder Wilfred Ndidi could be out for up to 12 weeks, manager Brendan Rodgers has announced.

Parma 0-2 Napoli: Osimhen fastest at 34.05 km/h

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA international Victor Osimhen emerged the fastest player during Napoli’s 2-0 victory over Parma at the Ennio Tardini on Sunday, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Nantes 2-2 Saint-Etienne: Moses Simon opens goal account

By Akeem Lawal 

SUPER Eagles winger Moses Simon scored his first goal in the 2020/2021 Lique 1 season for Nantes as he helped the team secured a 2-2 draw against Saint-Etienne at the at Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday.

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES: Rotterdam confirm Nigeria call-up for Okoye

By Akeem Lawal 

DUTCH club Sparta Rotterdam has confirmed that Nigeria international, Maduka Okoye has been invited for his country’s two high profile friendly games with Cote d’Ivoire and Tunisia in October, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Osimhen reminds me of Cavani, says Napoli captain Insigne

By Akeem Lawal 

NAPOLI captain Lorenzo Insigne has likened Victor Osimhen with former Partenopei forward Edinson Cavani after the Nigeria international made an impressive Serie A debut in the club’s 2-0 victory over Parma at the Ennio Tardini on Sunday.

'I’m the happiest dad', Mikel revels on twins’ 5th birthday

By Akeem Lawal

FORMER Super Eagles captain Mike Obi has described himself as the happiest father on earth after seeing his lovely twin daughters Ava and Mia turned five recently, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Uzoho: My injury taught me some lessons

By Akeem Lawal 

SUPER Eagles and Apoel FC goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has reflected on his latest injury and admitted he has learnt a lot while out of action close to a year, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Mourinho: Osimhen “afraid” of Kane competition

 

By Akeem Lawal

TOTTENHAM boss Jose Mourinho has taken a swipe at Nigeria international, Victor Osimhen for snubbing a move to the London side out of fear for England talisman Harry Kane, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Joe Aribo: I’ll be back sooner than you think

.Nigerian suffers injury setback

By Akeem Lawal  

SUPER Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo has insisted that he will be back in action for his Scotish Premiership side Rangers “sooner than you think”.

Uzoho trains with Apoel teammates for the first time

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA international Francis Uzoho has taken a giant step towards his recovery from injury after completing his first training session with his Apoel FC teammates since joining the Cyprus club two months ago, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports. 

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Ejike cautious of training amid COVID-19

.Vows to defend title

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA’S queen of para-powerlifting Lucy Ejike is delighted by the Federal Government’s decision to lift its ban on non-contact outdoor sports in the country, even though the current world champion is skeptical of returning to full training ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

COVID-19: I miss wrestling, Adekuoroye laments

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA wrestling sensation Odunayo Adekuoroye admits she is missing wrestling and prays for its return as the world continues to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

Mass Sacking/Recruitment: Ezeji warns Pillars, Enyimba, other continental clubs

By Akeem Lawal

FORMER NPFL star and LMC players’ advisor Victor Ezeji has warned Nigerian teams going for CAF continental competitions to desist from mass sacking and recruitment of players characterized with the country’s clubsides ahead of new season.