{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, …
Read More »Javier Tebas highlights brand and internationalization strategy as key pillars to boost leagues’ growth
LALIGA president, Javier Tebas, has listed brand development and a well-crafted international strategy for clubs and competitions targeting sustainable growth. Tebas, who was one of the main interviewees at the 2023 World Football Summit Asia, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia made the revelation when asked for his thoughts on the latest football …
Read More »54footballx takes control of direct to fan engagement revolution
Much like the beautiful game, the football industry never stands still. With digital revolution shaping the face of football, leading fan engagement platform, 54footballx is steadily seizing ownership of the direct to fan revolution. Since its conception this year, 54footballx has been consistent with creative content creation and is …
Read More »African TV Broadcast row: CAF is delighted to recommit to Partnership with beIN
The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”), on Thursday announced that it is delighted to recommit to its partnership with beIN after the parties reached agreement on the matters that were in dispute. beIN and CAF conducted discussions which resulted in the re-establishment of a mutually beneficial partnership between …
Read More »LaLiga enters new era with huge transformation
There is a lot to look forward to in the Spanish top tier as the 2023/24 LaLiga season represents a new era with wholescale transformation encompassing brand evolution, strategy, positioning technology, audiovisual and digital innovation, befitting what is now the world’s largest football ecosystem. This season features …
Read More »President Weah hails Osimhen’s marksmanship as Eagles reach AFCON finals
Seated in the presidential box as Nigeria tackled Sierra Leone in the Day 5 game of their group for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, President George Oppong Weah of Liberia could not stop singing the praises of Super Eagles’ forward Victor Osimhen. Following his excellent season …
Read More »LALIGA launches a new era, presenting a new strategic positioning and international branding
The new brand represents the evolution that LALIGA has undergone over the last 10 years, becoming bigger, more international and reaching more people than ever before. LALIGA has today unveiled its all-new brand and strategic positioning under the slogan “The Power of our Fútbol.” The launch reaffirms …
Read More »MatchRoom Football Business Academy, Ikorodu City, collaborate through Educational Partnership
Nigeria’s premier football business institute, MatchRoom Football Business Academy, is delighted to enter into an agreement that will see the leader in football business education and innovative Nigerian second tier side, Ikorodu City collaborate. This agreement will see the leader in football business education in Nigeria and the …
Read More »Underdogs shock NPFL duo in Federation Cup race
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 …
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