Sport Business Review

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 …

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 …

    Thursday’s announcement by Nigerian fintech brand, Moniepoint, that it has secured the “biggest transfer deal” with Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, as Brand Ambassador, confirms the player is now in control of his image rights. In a post on its X Account, Moniepoint, Nigeria’s fastest growing financial brand, unveiled …

  Tanzanian side, Kagera Sugar, have confirmed the appointment of for Kenyan League star, Ronald Okoth, who was Chief Executive Officer of KPL side, Sofapaka, as CEO.  Ronald Okoth as CEO of Kenyan side, Sofapaka Okoth brings his experience at Sofapaka to lead a new vision at the Tanzanian side, …

    According to Brand Finance’s Scott Parker: “In today’s hyper-connected world, sport is no longer confined to the pitch. Football is more than a sport – it’s a global cultural phenomenon, a multi-billion-dollar industry, and a deeply personal passion for billions of fans.” Football clearly revolves around the passion …

     By Ojeikere Aikhoje Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, had a connection with top flight domestic football, in Nigeria, as home of the legendary Abiola Babes FC, Concord FC, Julius Berger FC and lately Gateway United FC. Add the famous Olumo Rock and you’ll understand how it has earned …

  Not so long ago, only what happened on the pitch would make compelling stories. However, emerging trends have emerged to confirm the importance of what happens outside the pitch. Back by technology, new ways for consumer and fan engagement have since emerged with creative clubs maximizing the opportunities. As …

Etihad, Emirates and Turkish Airlines are well known airline brands that have remained glued to football to build brand visibility and loyalty through football sponsorship. Like the airlines listed above, Nigerian airline brand, Value Jet, has since identified football as a tool to boost its brand appeal by sharing the …

  By Ojeikere Aikhoje When Premier League champions, Liverpool FC, opened the 2025/26 Premier League season with a 4-2 win over Bournemouth at Anfield, on Saturday, the impact of the comeback was felt here in Nigeria. Excited fans celebrated what they believed is the start of another campaign that will …

Darwin Nunez agrees to sign for Al-Hilal. A recent study shows that Saudi Arabia’s sports investments are softening global perceptions, especially among younger generations   By Simon Chadwick Sports now plays a key part of Saudi’s transformation strategy, aiming to reshape the country and project soft power. ollowing a wave …