Sports

Chelsea Chief scout, Olofinjana, others, reiterate role of technology in African Football at “Beyond The Pitch” seminar

  Former Super Eagles midfielder and Chelsea Chief Scout in Africa, Seyi Olofinjana, speaking at the “Beyond The Pitch” Seminar, in Ilorin, Kwara State.   Former Super Eagles’ midfielder and Chief Scout of Chelsea FC in Africa, Seyi Olofinjana, has reiterated the importance of embracing technology in African football to unlock …

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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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ECONOMIC INSIGHT – Nigeria’s journey to sports excellence: A blueprint for economic and athletic transformation

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 …

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SPORTS BUSINESS REVIEW: Moniepoint deal confirms Osimhen in control of Image Rights

    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 …

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Moniepoint celebrates “biggest transfer of the season” as Osimhen becomes Brand Ambassador

  Leading Nigerian Fintech brand, Moniepoint, has agreed a deal with Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen as Brand Ambassadorial and described it as the “biggest transfer” of the season. Moniepoint announced the new deal via its Official X Account: @moniepointng. Osimhen recently completed a permanent move to the …

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Appointment: Tanzanian side, Kagera Sugar, confirm appointment of former Kenyan League star and club executive, Ronald Okoth, as CEO

  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, …

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