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 …
Read More »From Mat to Memories: Igali’s Heartfelt Goodbye After 12 Years in Charge
(L-R) Director-General, National Sports Commission, Bukola Olapade, incoming President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation and Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale with Igali. After 12 years as President of Nigeria Wrestling Federation, outgoing President and Olympics Gold medalist, Daniel Igali, has shared heartfelt reflections and optimism for the future under …
Read More »Leaders In Football: Celebrating A Visionary Leader; Our Octogenarian – Dr. Kaizer Motaung
Just as it is the norm every year on October 16, today the Amakhosi family stands united once again in celebration to pay tribute and honour our leader, founder, Chairman, and guiding light, Dr. Kaizer “Chincha Guluva” Motaung on his 81st birthday. A man whose name is not only etched into …
Read More »FirstBank Champions Sports Geography, Culture and Green Innovation Through E1 Lagos GP
Lagos is making history by leveraging its geographical landmark; waterways, and it is proudly presented by FirstBank! From October 3 – 5, 2025, Africa’s first all-electric powerboat racing championship, E1 Lagos GP, takes to the waterways of Lagos Lagoon. More than just a sponsorship, this is a bold …
Read More »SPORTS BUSINESS REVIEW: Danish Ambassador’s Visit Highlights FC Ebedei’s Global Impact
(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 …
Read More »Milan City Council approves sale of San Siro to Inter and Milan
The Milan City Council has approved the sale of the iconic San Siro Stadium to Milan rivals, AC Milan and Internazionale Milan, clearing the way for their plans for a new stadium at the site. Both clubs intend to demolish San Siro for the construction of a new stadium. 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 »SPORTS BUSINESS REVIEW: Ousmane Dembele: Discarded by Barcelona, Ballon d’Or winner with PSG
Ousmane Dembele’s rise to the top was spectacular! He dropped and bounced back again. Many expected him to grab the headlines in Barcelona, but it happened in PSG. His career experienced a rejuvenation at a time it appeared he was out of contention. Signed for close to 140m Euros by …
Read More »SPORTS BUSINESS REVIEW: Rangers International sponsor, Afrinvest, celebrates 30th anniversary
Ojeikere Aikhoje Founded in 1995, Afrinvest, now front-of-shirt sponsor of Nigeria Premier Football Club side, Rangers, has grown from a boutique stockbroking firm into one of Nigeria’s most respected investment banking and asset management groups. Over three decades, the company has built a reputation anchored on trust, innovation, and …
Read More »SPORTS BUSINESS REVIEW: Basketball Africa League, Afreximbank expand multi-year collaboration to strengthen young professionals in Africa
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), a leading pan-African multilateral financial institution dedicated to financing and promoting intra- and extra-African trade, have announced an expansion of their multi-year collaboration to launch a series of initiatives to empower young basketball professionals in Africa by improving their …
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