How Spain’s World Cup hero is championing innovation and entrepreneurship in football’s future By David Skilling Andrés Iniesta was never your average footballer. Six months after officially hanging up his boots in October 2024, the man who sealed Spain’s historic 2010 World Cup win has quietly but deliberately …
Read More »Carabao Cup to be presented in front of a record crowd at St. James’ Park on Sunday
Newcastle United legend Bob Moncur and CEO Darren Eales will present the Carabao Cup to a record crowd at St. James’ Park this weekend when Newcastle United Women take on Sunderland Women Sunday’s Tyne-Wear derby will break the league’s attendance record, currently held by the Wearsiders. The first …
Read More »Inter Miami seal Official Energy Drink deal with Redbull
Inter Miami continues to add big-name brands to its stable of sponsors, making Red Bull its official energy drink partner under a multiyear deal. Red Bull receives entitlement rights to the North Stand at Chase Stadium, the section of the team’s temporary home venue in Ft. Lauderdale where its …
Read More »Pinnick makes clarion call for infrastructure adequacy, maintenance
Former President of Nigeria Football Federation and Nigeria’s FIFA Council Member, Amaju Melvin Pinnick OFR, has called for new methods and a re-dedication to the ethos of sport infrastructure maintenance in the country. Delivering this year’s personality guest lecture of the Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan on Tuesday, …
Read More »Otunba Bimbo Ashiru to deliver keynote address at 2024 BJAN Conference
The Chairman of Odu’a Group of Companies, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, will deliver the keynote address at the 2024 Brands and Marketing Conference scheduled for December 6, 2024. Organised annually by Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria (BJAN), the conference is billed to hold at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, by 10am …
Read More »A look at Louis Vuitton’s relationship with sports
England and Real Madrid sensation, Jude Bellingham, has become the latest fashion following his deal with luxury brand, Louis Vuitton. This represents a continued relationship with sports. By Jonty Race THE LOUIS VUITTON CUP The Louis Vuitton Cup described the ‘Challenger Selection Series’ of the America’s …
Read More »Finidi George appointed new Head Coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles
Photo Credit: NFF The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on Monday named former Nigerian winger & Enyimba Head Coach, Finidi George, as the new manager of Nigeria’s Senior Men National Football Team, the Super Eagles. George’s appointment was confirmed after the NFF approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development …
Read More »Akiode, Uwadoka, Salako-Ajulo, others to speak at BJAN’s 2023 Marketing Conference on Dec 15
As Nigerians, especially professionals in the marketing communications industry look forward to the 2023 Marketing Conference of Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria (BJAN), it’s been confirmed that the keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Olajumoke Akiode, convener of Women in Infrastructure Community Africa (WICA) and Director of Research at …
Read More »Golden Penny Unveils New and Improved Spread Product, Enriching Homes With A Nutritious Experience.
Golden Penny, a trusted name in the Nigerian fast moving consumer goods industry is thrilled to announce the relaunch of its renowned Spread brand, ushering in a remarkable improvement in taste, versatility and nutritional value. As a household name, the brand is passionate and firm about its commitment to offering …
Read More »Sporting Lagos, Akwa United get Naija Super 8 Wild Cards
Sporting Lagos and Akwa United have emerged as first and second Wild Cards candidates for the innovative NaijaSuper 8 tournament, in Lagos. Both clubs were announced as Wild Cards entries during the draws in Lagos. Sporting Lagos, a two-year old in Nigeria’s commercial centre, Lagos, campaigns in the second …
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