Thursday 29 October 2020

AFCON: Rohr picks Musa, Ekong, Etebo, 21 others for battles with Sierra Leone


By Our Reporter

TECHNICAL Adviser Gernot Rohr has called up Captain Ahmed Musa, defender William Ekong, midfield enforcer Oghenekaro Etebo and 21 others for next month’s 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying quick-fire double against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone.

Governor Ikpeazu Preseason Tournament gathers momentum


By Akeem Lawal 

THE 2020 Governor Victor Okezie Ikpeazu Preseason Committee has received the support of the both the Abia State Secretary of the Government, Barrister Chris Ezem and the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Barrister ACB Agbazuere.

Ekiti State begins preparations for the National Sports Festival


By Our Reporter

THE Chairman of the Ekiti State Sports Council, Dr. Isaac Ayodele has said that the state would put all necessary machinery in place to make sure that the athletes are well-prepared for the 2020 National Sports Festival.

Ex U-17 World Cup winner Okanlawon rejoins 3SC


By Our Reporter

FORMER Nigeria U-17 World Cup winning goalkeper Laide Okanlawon (MON), the duo of goalkeeper Charles Tembe and midfielder Tope Orelope, have rejoined Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan.

2020/2021 NWFL: DreamStar FC Ladies host Delta Queens in opener


By Our Reporter

THE Pride Of Lagos, DreamStar FC Ladies will welcome Delta Queens to the Agege Township Stadium in the 2020/2021 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) season opener on December 9, 2020.

Wednesday 28 October 2020

Oduduru launches foundation, donates palliatives to homes


By Akeem Lawal 

Nigeria’s record holder in the men’s 200m, Divine Oduduru, has launched his Foundation in the country and at the same time reached out to the needy in the community.

COVID-19: NSF-USA distributes relief packages to 400 players in Lagos


By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA Soccer Federation-United States of America (NSF-USA) has distributed relief package to about 400 non-league football players in Lagos State as Covid-19 continues to affect the global economy.

Formula One star Lewis Hamilton lends voice to #ENDSARS campaign


By Akeem Lawal

SIX-TIME Formula One world champion, Lewis Hamilton has joined a host of international superstars lending their voices to the #EndSARS campaign in Nigeria.

Aribo happy to be back on scoresheet


By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA international Joe Aribo in cloud nine after scoring on his full return from injury in Rangers’ 2-0 victory over Livingston in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Saturday 17 October 2020

Napoli 4-1 Atalanta: Osimhen nets first Serie A goal

.Backs #EndPoliceBrutality campaign 

By Akeem Lawal 

SUPER Eagles forward Victor Osimhen scored his first goal for his new club Napoli in a 4-1 humiliation of leaders Atalanta in a Serie A game on Saturday, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Governor Wike Pre-Season Tourney gets Nov 1-10 date


By Our Reporter 

THE 2nd edition of the Governor Wike Pre-Season Tournament will take place from November 1-10, 2020 at the Sharks Stadium, Port Harcourt.

60 Sports Icons: Amokachi, Nkwocha, Chukwumeriji, Ajunwa, Oyedeji, Adekuoroye top list


By Our Reporter

MEMBERS of the  Super Eagles teams of 1980, 1994, Atlanta 1996 as well as track and Field and boxing dominated the  list of the 60 sports icons that was unveiled during the celebration of Nigeria's  most oustanding sports icons  of the last sixty years. 

COVID-19: Ogunjobi Gold Cup matches to be live streamed


By Our Reporter 

ORGANIZERS of Nigeria's first preseason tournament, Ogunjobi Gold Cup have assured fans that they can catch a glimpse of their teams performance, as all matches from the Kwara State Sports Complex, Ilorin will be live streamed.

Ilorin to host Ogunjobi Gold Cup Pre-Season tourney


By Our Reporter

ILORIN capital of State of Harmony, Kwara State is set to host the prestigious Ogunjobi Gold Cup Pre-Season tournament for a record third time.

Wikki Tourists resume full training on Monday


By Akeem Lawal

FOLLOWING the lifting of ban on contact Sports by the Presidential Task Force on COVID 19, the Management of Wikki Tourists FC of Bauchi have declared Monday, October 19th, 2020 as official resumption date for the commencement of full training ahead of the 2020/2021 NPFL Season.

Thursday 15 October 2020

AFCON qualifiers: Rohr admits selection headache

.Targets victory over Sierra Leone

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that it will be difficult for him to select players for next month’s quickfire home-and-away AFCON qualifying fixture against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone.

FIFA tips Musa as first Nigerian to score in 3 World Cups

.Celebrates Eagles’ star @ 28

By Akeem Lawal

World football governing body, FIFA has tipped Super Eagles forward Ahmed Musa to hit the target at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and become the first Nigerian to score in three World Cup tournaments, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Friday 9 October 2020

Nigeria 1-0 Algeria: Rohr picks positive from loss


By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr has responded to the team’s 1-0 loss to African champions Algeria in an international friendly in Austria by focusing on the positive side of the game, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Eagles to launch new jerseys against Algeria, Tunisia

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles of Nigeria will launch the new NIKE wears when they take on Algeria and Tunisia in the forthcoming international friendlies, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

COVID-19: No Super Eagles player tested positive in Austria camp, says Ibitoye


SUPER Eagles management has dismissed reports in some quarters that some of the players in the team’s Austria camp have tested positive for COVID-19.

Thursday 8 October 2020

Nigeria vs Algeria: Eagles undergo Covid-19 test


.Players in high spirit - Ibitoye

By Akeem Lawal

MEMBERS of the Nigeria national team, Super Eagles will today in Austria undergo a compulsory coronavirus test ahead of their international friendly match against Algeria billed to hold at the Wörthersee Stadium, Klagenfurt on Friday, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Uzoho set for Apoel debut

 


.Makes bench against Ermis

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA international, Francis Uzoho will not be waiting much longer before making his debut for Apoel Nicosia after recovering fully from injury that has kept him out of action for close to a year, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

TOP 10 TRANSFER DEALS: Osimhen most expensive


By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA international Victor Osimhen’s transfer from Lille to Napoli is the most expensive during the just concluded transfer window, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.