Multi-functional holding company, Stafolga Group, has thrown its weight behind Kwara State Football Association Cup after announcing its first ever sponsorship worth N50million, With interests in oil and gas, engineering, real estate and media, Stafolga, has now turned to football to enhance the quality o the competition. Speaking at …

Nubank, one of the world’s largest digital financial services platforms, has expanded its sports presence with the acquisition of the naming rights to Allianz Parque, home ground of Palmeiras, in a long‑term partnership signed with WTorre, the company that manages the venue. It was also called Arena Palmeiras. The move …

  US sportswear brand, Nike, is set to return as Official Match Ball supplier for the UEFA Champions League from 2027 through 2031. Nike will have to design a new ball as Adidas hold rights to the current star design. The iconic Champions League ball will be redesigned next year …

FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, has announced its strategic sponsorship of the second edition of ChessMasters, Africa’s largest school chess tournament. ChessMasters is an annual chess tournament designed to equip the next generation with critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills. The competition …

Football legend, Lionel Messi, delivered his first goal a precise header at Inter Miami’s new state-of-the-art stadium, Nu Stadium, as global attention on the club continuing to grow with his presence at the Major League Soccer side, partly owned by football celebrity, David Beckham. Messi continues to excite the fans …

Innovative Inter Lagos have gained promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League to boost Lagos’ status after sharing points with neighbours, Smart City, in a Nigeria National match. With Inter’s promotion, the Lagos derby in the NPFL resumes next season with the presence of Ikorodu City, who already play home …

  Lesser-known Nigerian side, Gaiters FC, delivered a breathtaking performance to etch their name into the record books with a staggering 24-0 victory, in Nigeria’s FA Cup, in Ogun State, South-West Nigeria, that will be talked about for years to come. Skipper Omotayo Abubakar scored 10 goals to showcase his …

  Ethiopian and Nigerian runners dominated the maiden edition of the Yenagoa City International 10km Race, on Saturday, in the Bayelsa State, which was flagged off by the Governor of Bayelsa state, Senator Douye Diri. Although Habtamu Birhane entered the history books as winner of the inaugural Yenagoa City International …

English side, Chelsea Football Club, is set for their first ever official visit to Nigeria, in May, to leverage their passionate fan base with a fan engagement programme that will feature former Super Eagles star and Chelsea legend, Victor Moses. It is an opportunity for club’s passionate fans in Lagos …

Lagos is set for a defining moment in Nigeria’s sports business as Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the highly anticipated Sports Industry Awards Nigeria. Chairman, National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko The prestigious event, scheduled to hold on Thursday, …