Zidane steps down as Real Madrid coach

Zinedine Zidane has announced he is stepping down as Real Madrid coach less than a week after he guided the club to a third consecutive Champions League title.

Ghana Rugby welcomes Nigeria back to international participation

By Our Reporter

PRESIDENT and Board Chairman of Ghana Rugby, Mr. Herbert Mensah has sent a letter to the President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Mr. Kelechukwu Mbagwu, in which he congratulated the federation on the lifting of the suspension on the federation by Rugby Africa.

World Cup farewell: Super Eagles to meet Buhari on Wednesday

By Our Reporter

THE Russia 2018 World Cup –bound Super Eagles contingent will now meet with His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday morning.

Rohr, Mikel praise NFF on wealth investment seminar

By Our Reporter

SUPER Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr and Team Captain Mikel John Obi have eulogized the leadership of Nigeria Football Federation for the seminar on wealth creation and portfolio management that afforded players and officials with fresh knowledge in financial management and business opportunities on Tuesday afternoon in Abuja, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

NAPTIP, Immigration to vet Nigeria’s World Cup list

By Our Reporter

THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has been directed to submit all names of persons, state and federal government delegations, supporters and NFF delegation to the 2018 FIFA World Cup to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for screening, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Nigerians urge Lokosa to take his chances against Congo

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIAN football fans have urged Nigeria Professional Football League top scorer, Junior Lokosa, to take his chances after being named in the Super Eagles starting eleven against Leopard of Democratic Republic of Congo in an international friendly game scheduled for Monday evening.

Russia 2018: Nigeria'll be tougher than Argentina, says Croatia coach

By Akeem Lawal

Croatia national team coach, Zlatko Dalic has admitted that their opening Group D game at the 2018 FIFA World Cup against the Super Eagles of Nigeria will be the toughest for his side, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Nigeria can win 2018 World Cup, says Mikel

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles captain, Mikel Obi believes Nigeria is capable of winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Iwobi models new Arsenal home kit for 2018/19 season

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA international, Alex Iwobi joined other Arsenal stars including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Mesut Ozil, Hector Bellerin and Alexandre Lacazette in unveiling their home kit for the 2018/19 season, with prices ranging from £55 to £100 for the shirt alone.

Team Nigeria arrive New York for Beat the Streets Wrestling

By Our Reporter

NIGERIAN contingent to the 2018 Beat the Streets tournament have safely arrived New York for the Invitational wrestling event, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Ndidi resumes training

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles coach Gernot Rohr can heave a sigh of relief following the cheering news that Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has resumed light training, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Shehu Abdullahi delighted to grace pitch with legendary Eto’o

By Akeem Lawal

Super Eagles defender, Shehu Abdullahi has expressed his joy after helping Bursaspor secure their second consecutive game win in the Turkish Super Lig with a 2-1 victory over Konyaspor that paraded Cameroonian legend, Samuel Eto’o.

Return of Victory Night: Ganiyu emerges best boxer

By Akeem Lawal

Light Welter Weight boxer, Hammed Ganiyu emerged the best boxer at the maiden ‘Return of Victory Night’ boxing championship held at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos on Sunday night.

Don’t stay too long in amateur division, Ladipo urges boxers

By Akeem Lawal

President of Nigerian Boxing Board of Control (NBB of C), Dr. Rafiu Ladipo has urged amateur boxers in the country not to exercise fear by turning professional.