CAF Announces 40% Increase In Prize Money For AFCON 2023 Winner
The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) has revealed a substantial 40% increase in the Prize Money for the Winner of the upcoming TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (“AFCON”) in Côte d'Ivoire 2023. According to the announcement, the Winner of the TotalEnergies AFCON Côte d'Ivoire 2023 will now be awarded USD 7,000,000, showcasing a significant boost in financial incentives for the...
Olatunbosun Oginni Shares Sentiments As Bayelsa United Prepares for Clash With 3Sc
In a heartfelt reflection, Bayelsa United's right-back, Olatunbosun Oginni, expressed his sentiments ahead of the upcoming face-off with 3Sc in one of the Matchday 17 fixtures. Having left 3Sc in 2018 under the guidance of the current manager, Gbenga Ogunbote, Oginni looks forward to a special encounter at the Lekan Salami Adamasingba Stadium on Sunday. Read Also: Multichoice Confirms SuperSport Non-Broadcast...
Multichoice Confirms SuperSport Non-Broadcast of AFCON 2023
Multichoice, the parent company of DStv, delivered a blow to football enthusiasts by officially announcing that SuperSport channels will not be broadcasting the upcoming AFCON 2023 tournament. The confirmation came through a statement released by the company on Wednesday, clarifying that SuperSport has not secured the rights to broadcast the highly anticipated football competition. Read Also: Former Gombe FA Chairman Criticizes...
Former Gombe FA Chairman Criticizes Peseiro’s Appointment For Super Eagles
In a candid interview on Channels' Sunrise morning show, Ahmed Gara-Gombe, the former chairman of the Gombe Football Association, did not mince words in expressing his discontent with the appointment of Jose Santos Peseiro as the head coach of the Super Eagles. Gara-Gombe went straight to the point, asserting, "In the first place, hiring Peseiro for the Super Eagles was...
Nasarawa State FA Presents Football Development Agenda To Governor Sule
The Nasarawa State Football Association, led by Chairman Alhaji Salisu Usman Galadima, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, H.E Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule. The visit aimed to congratulate the governor on his recent victory at the Court of Appeal and to outline the football development agenda for the year. Read Also: Christian Obi Officially Assumes Role...
Christian Obi Officially Assumes Role As Heartland FC Head Coach
Heartland FC has officially announced the resumption of Christian Obi as the head coach of the club. Following a directive from the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, to reinstate the veteran tactician, this move resulted in the departure of former coach Kennedy Boboye. Read Also: Secure Multinational Support For Nigeria’s Rugby Development – SYDA Urges FG In a statement released by Heartland...
Secure Multinational Support For Nigeria’s Rugby Development – SYDA Urges FG
Sport & Youths Development Academy (SYDA), the esteemed marketing partner of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation, has passionately called upon the federal government to actively engage major multinationals, including industry giants MTN and Multichoice, to amplify sports development initiatives nationwide, Sports247 reports. The appeal was fervently articulated by Segun Maku, CEO of SYDA, following a high-level meeting with top management,...
Rivers State Gears Up For Inaugural International Marathon On May 18
In an exciting development, Rivers State Government, in collaboration with Arch Raphael Limited, is set to host its debut Rivers International Marathon on May 18, 2024. The eagerly anticipated event is not only a testament to the state's commitment to sporting excellence but also an opportunity to showcase its rich cultural heritage and class, Sports247 reports. Read Also: NPFL Reschedules Key...
Green Lock FC Extends Full Support To NFF’s Grassroots Football Development Initiatives
Abuja-based football club, Green Lock FC, has pledged unwavering support for the grassroots football development programs spearheaded by the current Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) administration led by Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau. The club's management conveyed this commitment during a courtesy visit to the NFF President's office in Abuja, Sports247 reports. Read Also: Nigeria To Host 2024 ParaVolley Africa Qualifiers For Paris...
Mikel Obi Backs Victor Osimhen For AFCON 2023 Player of the Tournament Title
Former Chelsea midfield maestro, John Obi Mikel, has thrown his support behind Napoli's prolific forward, Victor Osimhen, tipping him as a strong contender for the prestigious Player of the Tournament title at the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Sports247 reports. Read Also: Quadri Aruna’s Remarkable Comeback Stuns World No. 5 Hugo Calderano At WTTF Finals In an exclusive interview...
