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Mfon Udoh and Sunusi Ibrahim: 2019 Eunisell Boot winners In today’s digital age, the influence of professional athletes extends far beyond the football pitch and the global surge of social media has transformed footballers into powerful voices capable of shaping opinions, promoting brands and inspiring millions. This shift has given …

Global sports brand adidas has returned as kit supplier of all South Africa’s national teams as the contract of French brand, Le Coq Sportif, ends with the African Cup of Nations, in December. The new deal comes following the qualification of the team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. South …

    With State-of-the-art facilities for memorable events, meetings and dining, Radisson Blu Ikeja Hotel, is your preferred hotel brand for grand reception, business conference or an intimate board meeting. Its state-of-the-art audiovisual technology and free high-speed Wi-Fi set the stage for an unforgettable experience. Radisson Blu Ikeja has adapted …

  (L-R) Fredrick Oliseh, Anderson, Hansen, Churchill Oliseh The Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, Jens Ole Bach Hansen, recently paid a visit to non-league football side, FC Ebedei, in Sagamu, Ogun State, which serves as a nursery for Danish Super League side, FC Midtjylland. Hansen’s visit didn’t come as a surprise …

  Leading Tourism brand, Visit Rwanda, has made ambitious presence in the United States of America sports market with multi-year deals becoming sponsors of National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Football League (NFL), franchises, the Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Rams, respectively. Rwanda continues to make hug progress with …

In a landmark moment for Nigerian club football, Ikorodu City Football Club has rewritten the commercial playbook by becoming the first Nigeria Premier Football League team to feature three front-of-shirt sponsors. Ikorodu City now takes to the pitch with global beverage brand, Guinness, as the latest brand, betting and entertainment …

  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 …

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 …

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 …

  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 …