The United Soccer League (USL) has announced the departure of Jake Edwards, concluding his10-year tenure, including eight as President, during which time the USL evolved into one of the most extensive sporting organisations in North America. Working closely with USL CEO Alec Papadakis and the rest of the executive …
Read More »Ugbade: Golden Eaglets ready for U17 AFCON
Head Coach of Nigeria’s Under 17 National Team, Nduka Ugbade, has declared his team’s readiness for the tournament which kicked off Saturday, in Algeria. Nigeria will play Zambia, in their opening match on Sunday, at the Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium, Constantine. Ugbade, who captained Nigeria to victory at the …
Read More »NaijaSuper 8: What is it and what’s the fuss about?
By Ojeikere Aikhoje SportsBusiness Writer Social Media is already abuzz with Naija Super 8 tournament slated for June 2023. From Sokoto to Uyo and Lagos to Maiduguri, it’s all about NaijaSuper 8. In this report, sportbusinessbrand.com’s OJEIKERE AIKHOJE writes about the new tournament that has captivated the …
Read More »Dozy Mmbuosi raises the bar with N1billion prize money in biggest NPFL tournament
Ojeikere Aikhoje, SportsBusiness Writer. Domestic football sponsorship has reached an all-time high as the Dozy Mmbuosi Foundation in partnership with the Interim Management Company, organisers of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), has raised the bar with N1billion for the winner of the 2023 Dozy Mmbuosi Super Cup, …
Read More »Who will make NaijaSuper 8 Tournament?
The race to the inaugural Naija Super 8 tournament has since kicked off with 41 teams spread across the six geo-political zones in the country seeking for two slots for their zonal playoffs. However, it is a different race as fans have the power to make this …
Read More »Bendel Insurance return to winning ways; extend unbeaten record
Former Nigerian champions, Bendel Insurance, returned to winning ways in the Nigeria Premier Football League following their 2-1 win over El-Kanemi Warriors, in Saturday’s match decided at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin-City and extended their unbeaten run this term to 15 match days. Since their home win over …
Read More »Can Man Utd equal Arsenal’s FA Cup record?
Manchester United head into the second FA Cup Semi-Final against Brighton & Hove Albion, on Sunday, hoping to equal Arsenal’s 21 Cup finals record. United hold the record semi-final appearances (31), but have to do much more to reach the finals. Since winning 13 semi finals in a row between 1976 …
Read More »Mahrez’s hat-trick takes Man City to FA Cup Final
Photo Credit: SkySports A hat-trick from Algerian star, Riyad Mahrez was all Manchester City needed to make it to the 2022/23 FA Cup final. This will be their 12th Cup final and first since 2019. The Algeria international netted a first-half penalty and scored twice in five second-half …
Read More »European Leagues sign joint declaration on European Football Pyramid
European Leagues have agreed a Joint Declaration on the European Football Pyramid Prague. According to a document made available to sportbusinessbrand.com, it is a firm belief of the European Leagues and its members, who wholeheartedly support the European Football Pyramid and call on all European stakeholders to affirm the …
Read More »Nest of Champions to host former champions in Cup contest
The Nest of Champions in the Akwa Ibom State capital, Uyo, has emerged as venue for all-important Federation Cup Round of 64 match between former champions, Enyimba and league champions, Rivers United. This is clearly the biggest match to be played on Wednesday, April 26 as Round …
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