Musa savours victory over Iceland, calls for focus against Argentina

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIA'S 2-0 defeat of Iceland on Friday evening at the on-going 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia has set the team in good stead for the task of facing Argentina in the last Group D game, says Super Eagles two-goal hero, Ahmed Musa.

Super Eagles dedicate victory over Iceland to Nigerian fans

By Akeem Lawal

THE Super Eagles of Nigeria have dedicated their 2-0 victory over Iceland at the ongoing 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia to Nigerians, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

South South/South East Rugby Union League debuts in Asaba

By Our Reporter

Nigeria Rugby Football Federation has confirmed that tHE much-anticipated South South / South East Zonal Rugby League matches will kick off this Saturday 23 June 2018 at the Sports Club Ground of Government House in Asaba, the capital city of Delta State.

Davis Cup: Nigeria hammer Rwanda 3-0 in opener

By Our Reporter

TEAM Nigeria made a strong statement in their bid to secure promotion to Africa Zone Group II in the Davis Cup by hammering Rwanda 3-0 as action in Pool A of Group III got underway at the Nairobi Club in Kenya.

CSKA confirm Musa’s Leicester return after loan spell

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles forward, Ahmed Musa will return to Leicester City following the expiration of his loan deal with PFC CSKA Moscow, the Russian side have confirmed.

Rohr: Eagles physically, mentally ready for Croatia

By Our Reporter

TECHNICAL Adviser Gernot Rohr declared on Thursday that Nigeria’s Super Eagles are “physically and mentally ready” for their first match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals coming up on Saturday against Croatia, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Mikel ready to ‘carry’ Eagles on his back

By Our Reporter

KNOWN as ‘General Mikel’ by the Nigerian senior team playing body and backroom staff for his brilliant hold –up play, vision and authority on the field, but more importantly for his leadership, Mikel John Obi has assured that he is ready to lead Nigeria well at the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals.

Oduduru wins NCAA 200m title

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIAN sprinter Divine Oduduru ran 20.28secs to emerge winner in the 200m final at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship on Friday, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Odunlami, Otegbeye, others boost for Sunshine vs Nasarawa

By Akeem Lawal

SUNSHINE Stars will have new signings including ex-Super Eagles defender Kunle Odunlami and Otegbeye Ajibola in the squad when they take on Nasarawa United in the Nigeria Professional Football League Matchday 23 encounter at the Akure Township Stadium on Sunday, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

$12,000 for grabs at Moorhouse-Epe Cycle Race

By Akeem Lawal

A TOTAL prize money of $12,000 will be won at the maiden edition of the Moorhouse-Epe Cycle Race scheduled to hold in Epe Town in Lagos State on Sunday, 30th September, 2018, the eve of Independence Day, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Crisis hit Croatia camp! Modric, Lovren face jail term in corruption case

By Akeem Lawal

WITH just few days to their opening match against the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, Croatia camp in being distracted with the news that Captain Luka Modric is facing the prospect of jail term while center back Dejan Lovren could be charged over corruption scandal that has taken down Zdravko Mamic – the most powerful figure in Croatian football, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Duke Udi returns as Osun Utd head coach

By Our Reporter

EX-INTERNATIONAL and former Head Coach of Bet9ja Nigeria National League side, Osun United Football Club, Duke Udi, has return to the club with a quest to help the team achieve greatness at the end of the 2018 season, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Ugboaja Basketball Camp: 20 kids for US scholarships

By Akeem Lawal

Twenty kids will be selected for scholarships in the United State of America from the ongoing Ejike Ugboaja Foundation summer basketball camp holding at the Sports Complex of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, Lagos, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Ubong King Cup 2018: Glory FC emerge champions

By Akeem Lawal

GLORY FC, Oshodi defeated Sunshine FC, Ifako 1-0 in the final to emerge winner of the first Under 15 Ubong King Cup 2018 at the Legacy Pitch of the National Stadium, Surulere in Lagos.

Balogun banks on new speed boots to stop Messi, Mandzukic

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles defender, Leon Balogun has been equipped to stop top stars such as Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Croatia’s Mario Mandzukic when hostilities begin in Group D at the FIFA 2018 World Cup in Russia after taking delivery of new Energy Mode X18+ speed boots from renowned kit manufacturer, adidas, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Mikel: Chelsea in safe hands with Roman Abramovich

SUPER Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel has assured Chelsea fans the club is in safe hands under the ownership of Roman Abramovich.

Ndidi rules out Leicester exit, models new home kit

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi may have ruled out his exit from Leicester City after joining his club’s team mates to model their new Adidas home kit for the 2018/19 Premier League season, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.