The Federation Cup dream of top flight sides, Akwa United and Shooting Stars Sports Club crashed on Wednesday following their elimination by underdogs; EFCC and Warri Wolves. Akwa United and Shooting Stars, both former champions of the competition lost on penalties. Second division EFCC, shocked the Uyo side …
Read More »President George Weah charges Osimhen to break more records
Liberian President and former World Footballer of the Year, George Weah, has charged Nigerian International, Victor Osimhen, to break more records in the coming season. Osimhen, who led Napoli’s onslaught as they claimed the Italian Scudetto for the first time since the legendary Diego Maradona led the club to …
Read More »LaLiga clubs bounce back to pre-COVID total income in 2021/22 season with almost 5billion Euros
LaLiga has presented the annual Economic Report for the 2021-22 season, in which Spanish professional football practically recovered to pre-pandemic figures in terms of revenue, with Spanish clubs recording the lowest aggregate losses among 5 major leagues, showing the success and robustness of a model based on financial …
Read More »NaijaSuper 8 race for votes ends next week
It is a week to go in the race for votes from fans in the inaugural fan-centric NaijaSuper 8 Tournament as voting ends next week. Voting started on April 10 and will continue till May 10 when votes collated will determine eventual participants, in the tournament. The …
Read More »Lekki United announce sponsorship with Nigeria’s premier betting brand, NairaBET
By OJEIKERE AIKHOJE Sports Business Writer Nigeria’s third tier side, Lekki United, which campaigns in the Nigeria National League has announced a new sponsorship deal with Nigeria’s premier betting brand, nairabet, sportbusinessbrand.com can report. Owned by avid football fan and Federal House of Representatives Member, …
Read More »Leeds United turn to Allardyce for survival
Premier League side, Leeds United, have confirmed the arrival of English coach, Sam Allardyce. With the arrival of Allardyce, Javi Gracia will leave the club after 12 games in charge.Zigor Aranalde, Mikel Antia and Juan Solla, who joined alongside Gracia, will also leave the club. We thank Javi and …
Read More »Report: Newcastle United score UK£25m-a-year shirt sponsorship with Middle East company
English top-flight soccer club Newcastle United have agreed a new front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with a Middle Eastern company worth an estimated UK£25 million (US$31.2 million) a year, according to The Times. The agreement for the Premier League outfit, which is owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), is reportedly not with …
Read More »Jarus Homes agree shirt deal with third division Offa United
By Ojeikere Aikhoje Lagos based innovative property development company, Jarus Homes, on Tuesday agreed a front-of-shirt partnership with Nationwide League side, Offa United. The deal with Jarus Homes is the first for the 11-year old club based in Offa, Kwara State. Although details were not disclosed, sportbusinessbrand.com gathered the …
Read More »Ugbade: Golden Eaglets ready for U17 AFCON
Head Coach of Nigeria’s Under 17 National Team, Nduka Ugbade, has declared his team’s readiness for the tournament which kicked off Saturday, in Algeria. Nigeria will play Zambia, in their opening match on Sunday, at the Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium, Constantine. Ugbade, who captained Nigeria to victory at the …
Read More »Dozy Mmbuosi raises the bar with N1billion prize money in biggest NPFL tournament
Ojeikere Aikhoje, SportsBusiness Writer. Domestic football sponsorship has reached an all-time high as the Dozy Mmbuosi Foundation in partnership with the Interim Management Company, organisers of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), has raised the bar with N1billion for the winner of the 2023 Dozy Mmbuosi Super Cup, …
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