Author: Brila

Sports shapes Africa’s social fabric and businesses on the continent are aware of that. The sports market continues to be the pretty bride for businesses searching for a suitable spouse. It is therefore not surprising that several businesses in Africa scramble for a share of $388.3 billion which is the current worth of the global sports market. Consider the case of Namibia, with a population of 2.6 million people where MTC just announced a sponsorship to the value of  $6.7 million for seven sports codes. This deal is the largest ever to be announced in Namibia. Similarly, in South Africa, DHL Express confirmed the…

Vice President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation Wale Obalola has stated that the new board of the NCF will build on the successes of the past administration after getting underway already with programs and plans to ensure the sports move to the next level. 

Enyimba FC players were excited to learn of the appointment and subsequent swearing-in of former Nigeria international Karibe Ojigwe who also featured in the local league for the Aba-based side in the course of his active career. 

Newly sworn-in Abia state Sports commissioner Karibe Ojigwe has stated that there is more to his portfolio as commissioner of Sports in the state beyond just Enyimba after being sworn in by the state Governor Okezie Ikpeazu alongside 26 other commissioners.

Rivers united defender Ebube Duru has stated that the Nigeria Professional Football League side is working on goalscoring following the team’s drop from the CAF Champions League to the CAF Confederation Cup.

Bologna manager Sinisa Mihajlovic says Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is a better “match-winner” than Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku.

Former Nigerian midfielder Sylvanus Okpala has given his honest opinion on the possible return of Odion Ighalo to the National team set up.

Rangers International’s new head coach, Abdul Maikaba has set a title target for the NPFL side ahead of the incoming football season in Nigeria.

Nigeria football federation General secretary, Muhammad Sunusi, has explained the reason for the reinstatement of coach Salisu Yusuf to the technical crew of the Super Eagles as an assistant coach.

The Suspended Captain of Akwa United Utobong Effiong has revealed that he wants to take a bow and leave the club after so many achievements made for the team as the leader.