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Thursday, 30 January 2020

Awaziem fails to stop Messi as Barcelona thrash Leganes 5-0

.Omeruo missing

By Akeem Lawal
NIGERIA international, Chidozie Awaziem could do little to prevent Lionel Messi from inspiring Barcelona to a 5-0 whitewash of Leganes in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey clash at Camp Nou on Thursday.

.Lauds Sports Minister
By Our Reporter

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari today, Thursday 30th of January, 2019, played host the Minister Of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, to flag-off the movement of the Torch Of Unity for the 20th National Sports Festival at State House in Abuja.

.Set for Galatasaray debut

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIAN winger Henry Onyekuru has declared himself 100 percent fit and ready to make his second debut for Galatasaray in the Turkish Süper Lig clash against Kayserispor this weekend.

By Akeem Lawal

NINE-time African champion, Blessing Oborududu has expressed her gratitude to God almighty after she successfully completed her degree in Business Administration from the Niger Delta University, (NDU) Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State.

By Akeem Lawal

FOR the third time, Lagos will welcome some of the strongest men in Nigeria for the African Strongman Union qualifiers, scheduled to hold at the National Stadium, Surulere on Monday 14th April, 2020.

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles defensive duo, Kenneth Omeruo and Chidozie Awaziem will have their cups full when Leganes face Spanish giant, Barcelona in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey clash at Camp Nou tonight.

Omeruo, Awaziem celebrate draw with Atletico

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles defensive duo, Kenneth Omeruo and Chidozie Awaziem are still in cloud nine after helping Leganes to secure an important draw again La Liga giant Atletico Madrid last weekend.

League Cup: Ndidi fit to start against Aston Villa, says Rogers

By Akeem Lawal

LEICESTER City boss Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that Nigeria international, Wilfred Ndidi is fit to start in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final, second leg at Aston Villa.

Agent slams NFF over poor administration

By Our Reporter

A FIFA licensed football agent, Princely Nnamdi Nwanfor has slammed the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF for not doing enough administratively.

By Akeem Lawal

A total of 32 teams from different parts of the state will participate in the maiden edition of the JOF Under-13 Kids Cup which kicks off on Saturday, January 25 at the Evans Playing Ground, Ebute Meta, Lagos.

Mixed feelings as Mikel, Onazi clash in Turkey

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA internationals, Mikel Obi and Ogenyi Onazi have expressed mixed feelings after their team’s Trabzonspor and Denizlispor clash in the Turkish Cup on Thursday.

By Akeem Lawal

Nigeria international, Stephen Eze is in cloud nine after joining Kazakhstan Premier League side, Tobol Kostanay on a free transfer until the end of the year.

Rogers: Ndidi ready to return against West Ham

.Says Nigerian made a miraculous recovery

.Describe him as ‘phenomenal’

By Akeem Lawal

LEICESTER City manager Brendan Rodgers has said that Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi made a miraculous recovery and could be fit to make his comeback in Wednesday’s Premier League game against West Ham United at King Power Stadium.

By Our Reporter

SIX –TIME finalists Nigeria have been drawn to square up against Cape Verde, Central African Republic and Liberia in the penultimate round of the qualifying race for the 2022 FIFA World Cup finals in Qatar.

Onyekuru welcomes baby no. 2 with wife Esty

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles striker Henry Onyekuru and wife Esty have welcome their second child, a girl, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Ranking Series: How adekuoroye saved Igali from losing bet in Rome

By Akeem Lawal

SPORTSBIZ247.BLOGSPOT.COM can report that wrestling sensation, Odunayo Adekuoroye did not only win the country’s only gold medal at the 2020 Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series tournament in the Italian city of Rome, the Ondo State-born wrestler also saved the President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Daniel Igali from losing substantial amount of money on a bet placed on the wrestler.

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA national team, D’Tigers forward, Alade Aminu has received Olympic Certificate of Recognition “OLY honour” from the World Olympians Association (WOA), Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Wrestling Ranking Series: Adekuoroye grabs gold, as Oborududu settles for bronze

By Akeem Lawal

REIGNING world bronze medalist Odunayo Adekuoroye defeated Anshu Anshu of India 10-0 via a technical knockout and clinch gold in the 57kg at the 2020 Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series tournament in the Italian city of Rome.

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA international, Ogenyi Onazi has joined another Turkish side Denzilispor on an 18 month deal after he was released by Trabzonspor.

Sunshine vs Plateau Utd: Dogo charges players to sustain momentum

By Akeem Lawal

SUNSHINE Stars coach, Kabiru Suleiman Dogo has charged his players to maintain the winning momentum when they host Plateau United today in the Nigeria Professional Football League matchday 15 encounter at the Akure Township Stadium.

Wrestling: Adekouroye, Oborududu, 3 others storm Rome for Ranking Series Tournament

By Our Reporter

REIGNING world bronze medalist Odunayo Adekuoroye (57kg) and Commonwealth champion Blessing Oborududu (68kg), will be joined by three other elite female wrestlers to the 2020 Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series tournament in the Italian city of Rome.

Free transfer: John Ogu joins Saudi Arabian side Al-Adalah FC

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA international, John Ogu has joined Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Adalah FC on a free transfer, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

5th Eletu-Odibo Cup: Royal FC emerge champions

By Akeem Lawal
A 65th minute strike from Ebuka Okorie was all Royal FC needed to defeat Rachio FC in the final and emerge champions of the 5th edition of the Kazeem Eletu-Odibo Football competition.

By Akeem Lawal

TWELVE states will participate in the first edition of National Rope Skipping Championship billed to hold at the Indoor Sports Hall, Akure Township Stadium, Ondo State from 17th to 19th January, 2020, Sportbiz247.blogspot.com has been informed.

By Akeem Lawal

EX-INTERNATIONAL, Mutiu Adepoju has charged the duo of Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze not to give up but continue to work harder after the Super Eagles stars missed out of the 2019 CAF Young African Player of the Year awards.

Mane, Oshoala named African Footballers of 2019 at CAF Awards

By Our Reporter

Sadio Mane and Asisat Oshoala were crowned as African Player of the Year and African Women’s Player of the Year at the CAF Awards 2019 held at the Albatros Citadel Sahl Hasheesh Resort in Hurghada, Egypt.

Olympic Qualifier: Nigeria female volleyball team through to final round

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA women’s beach volleyball team finished in top position at the Zone 3 Olympic qualifiers in Laboma, Ghana and are one step away from Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Trabzonspor terminate Onazi’s contract

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA international, Ogenyi Onazi has been forced to seek for a new club after his contract with Trabzonspor was terminated by the Turkish side, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com understands.

By Akeem Lawal

TWO-TIME Commonwealth champion Odunayo Adekuoroye (57kg) has reflected on her performance in the year 2019 and gave thanks to God almighty for her achievements.

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has completed a loan move from Stoke City to Getafe, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

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