FC Bayern’s South Korean star, Minjae Kim German football club brand and perennial champions, FC Bayern Munich, has opened an office in the South Korean capital, Seoul, to expand their commercial presence, in the region. The decision is a deliberate effort to reinforce FC Bayern’s internationalisation strategy as the …
Read More »SPORTS BUSINESS REVIEW: E1 Lagos GP: Lagos boosts destination branding and tourism economy as all-electric powerboat championship debuts in Africa
Global attention will turn to Lagos as the city becomes the first in Africa to host the all-electric powerboat championship, tagged E1 Lagos GP, from Saturday, October 4 through Sunday, October 5, in what will bring some of the biggest names to Nigeria. LeBron James, Will Smith, Didier Drogba, Tom …
Read More »Brand experts reaffirm importance of value-driven strategies as Media Consortium celebrates Industry leaders
The importance of value-driven strategies has been reiterated by leading brand experts at the third Media Consortium Conference and Awards, held on Thursday at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI). It was a day industry stakeholders and captains of industry gathered to dissect the theme, “Defining ‘Value’ in …
Read More »Chelsea Chief scout, Olofinjana, others, reiterate role of technology in African Football at “Beyond The Pitch” seminar
Former Super Eagles midfielder and Chelsea Chief Scout in Africa, Seyi Olofinjana, speaking at the “Beyond The Pitch” Seminar, in Ilorin, Kwara State. Former Super Eagles’ midfielder and Chief Scout of Chelsea FC in Africa, Seyi Olofinjana, has reiterated the importance of embracing technology in African football to unlock …
Read More »About Kigali 2025: Rwanda continues journey of transformation and progress with first UCI Road World Championships in Africa
Tour de France winner, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, has confirmed her participation at the Kigali 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda, taking place from September 21 through 28, 2025. In 2025, the global cycling spotlight will shine on the vibrant city of Kigali, Rwanda, as it hosts the prestigious 2025 …
Read More »ECONOMIC INSIGHT – Nigeria’s journey to sports excellence: A blueprint for economic and athletic transformation
By Dr. Oluyemi Adeosun The foundation crisis Nigeria’s sporting potential remains trapped by systemic failures that transform promise into perpetual disappointment. With over 220 million citizens and a youth demographic exceeding 60 percent of our population, we possess the raw human capital to dominate international competitions. Yet institutional …
Read More »Jay-Jay Okocha tasks Africans to invest in Africa as SportsBiz Africa ends in Kigali
From left to right: President, Côte d’Ivoire Athletics Federation, Serge Doh, former Nigerian footballer, Jay-Jay Okocha, former Senegalese basketball player Assane Thiam, French judoka, Clarisse Agbégnénou, and Cameroonian-French professional boxer, Carlos Takam. Former Nigeria and Bolton Wanderers’ captain, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, has reiterated the need for Africans to invest in …
Read More »Moniepoint celebrates “biggest transfer of the season” as Osimhen becomes Brand Ambassador
Leading Nigerian Fintech brand, Moniepoint, has agreed a deal with Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen as Brand Ambassadorial and described it as the “biggest transfer” of the season. Moniepoint announced the new deal via its Official X Account: @moniepointng. Osimhen recently completed a permanent move to the …
Read More »Liverpool Transfer Spend Hits Club-Record $565M With Isak Deal
By Kurt Badenhausen Liverpool FC dominated the 2024-25 Premier League season, winning the title with four games left in the season. It lost only two of its first 34 matches before taking its foot off the gas. It was its 20th league crown, matching Manchester United for the most all-time …
Read More »SHIRT SPONSORSHIP: Kun Khalifat makes history with back-of-shirt sponsorship deal in NPFL
New boys Kun Khalifat FC has entered the record books as the first newly promoted club to secure a back-of-shirt sponsorship in the Nigeria Premier Football League. Khalifat announced a deal with JEFF eXCHANGE on the eve of the season and the brand’s logo was placed on the back of …
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