Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Dr Samuel. Ogbuku, has revealed that a sports institute will be established by the Commission to consolidate the gains of the Niger Delta Sports Festival. Speaking during the closing ceremony of the maiden Niger Delta Sports Festival organised by the NDDC at …
Read More »World Cup 2026 Qualifier: Nigeria stumble at home as South Africa win away to maintain lead
Nigeria failed to consolidate on the 2-0 away form in Rwanda after Tuesday’s 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, to make the chances of qualifier for the World Cup more difficult. It was a day South African claimed an important 2-0 away win against …
Read More »Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry becomes first IOC female president
Kirsty Coventry hopes her election as the first female and African president of the International Olympic Committee – beating six male candidates including Britain’s Lord Coe – sends a “powerful signal”. The 41-year-old former swimmer, who won two Olympic gold medals, secured a majority of 49 of the 97 available votes in …
Read More »Newcastle United Attract Millions Of Viewers For Historic Wembley Final
A peak domestic UK TV audience of almost 8 million fans witnessed history at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, as Newcastle United broke a 70-year major domestic trophy wait to clinch the 2025 Carabao Cup, 2-1 over Liverpool. Across Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Main Event, ITV1 and ITVX an …
Read More »NFF breaks ground for construction of hostel and new training pitches for National Teams
The Ibrahim Musa Gusau-led NFF administration will add another milestone today when the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Players’ Hostel and a number of new training pitches holds in Abuja. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas (GCON) will perform the groundbreaking. Named the …
Read More »Peculiar Ultimate Concerns: Sustaining brand visibility with strategic sports sponsorship
By Ojeikere Aikhoje Peculiar Ultimate Construction Company is a well-renowned and respected building firm operating in the country. It is clearly the only construction brand in the country that is intentional about the growth of sports sponsorship and sports development. Since making its entry in Nigeria’s Sports Sponsorship sector, Peculiar …
Read More »Rangers’ documentary to boost brand in Nigeria and England
Still in the mood of celebrating its 55th anniversary, Nigerian champions, Rangers International, will hit the cinemas, in Enugu and London, respectively, for the premiere of its documentary. This feat makes Rangers the first Nigerian club to premiere its documentary. Interestingly, it also presents an opportunity to showcase …
Read More »UEFA Euro 2024: Sponsors Watch
The UEFA Euro 2024 boasts a roster of global partners and national sponsors, all contributing significantly to the tournament’s revenue. ByAashay Khandelwal The UEFA European Championship, commonly known as the Euros, is a quadrennial international football tournament contested by the men’s national teams of UEFA member associations. Held in Germany across ten …
Read More »Rangers win 8th NPFL title in style
Rangers International, on Sunday claimed their 8th Nigeria Premier Football League title with one round of matches to the end of the season after a 2-0 win over traditional rivals, Bendel Insurance. Victory was confirmed after their closest rivals, Remo Stars and Enyimba lost in Akure and Lagos, …
Read More »Iwatt claims double at GOtv Boxing Night 30
{L-R) : Jomi Bello, national super flyweight champion, Sifon ‘Best’ Iwatt; President, Nigerian Boxing Board of Control (NBB of C), Dr. Rafiu Ladipo and boxing coach, Femi ‘Jackfit’ Kuti, during the GOtv Boxing Night 30 prize presentation on Tuesday. Tuesday’s GOtv Boxing Night 30 was clearly for Sifon ‘Best’ Iwatt, …
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