Tourist centres across Ogun State are sporting a fresh look in preparation for the 22nd National Sports Festival, known as the Gateway Games 2024. Olumo Rock, a prominent landmark in Abeokuta, has been temporarily closed for renovations to accommodate the event. From Olumo Rock to the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) and various sports venues…
Nigeria failed to reach the final of the 18th Africa U20 Cup of Nationsas a calm and composed Amajita soaked up all the pressure and intensityfrom the Flying Eagles, and then landed the sucker punch midway into thesecond half to win by the odd goal and condemn the seven-time championsto Sunday’s third-place match. The Flying…
PHOTO NEWS President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, MON (l) with NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, MON ® with FIFA Council Member/President, Egypt FA Hany Abou Rida at the FIFA Congress in Asuncion, Paraguay on Thursday. Gusau (m) with NFF 1st Vice President, Chief Felix Anyansi-Agwu ® and Dr Sanusi…
Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro has dismissed reports that their playmaker Florian Wirtz has agreed to join Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich. “I know that it is not true and it is annoying to read reports which are not true,” Carro told broadcasters RTL/ntv late Tuesday. Carro said that the club has a good relationship with…
RABAT, May 14, 2025 – The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) has been granted an observer status on the Saint-Denis Convention, a convention on safety and security at sports events, adopted by the Council of Europe (CoE). This was announced on 14 May at the 87th AIPS Congress taking place in Rabat, Morocco. The observer status…
RABAT, May 14, 2025 – Six years after his friend and colleague was shot and killed in Accra, Ghana, for playing a huge role in exposing the deep-rooted bribery in African football, Ghanaian investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has insisted that the fight against corruption continues. Anas, who received the Investigative Reporting prize at the…
The 2025 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt has highlighted the exceptional leadership and tactical prowess of five African coaches. These coaches have demonstrated remarkable ability to inspire and guide their young teams, showcasing a blend of technical expertise, discipline, and vision for success. Top five Coaches are: These coaches exemplify the…
The 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinal matches have concluded, with thrilling results and dramatic penalty shootouts. Here are the results: Quarterfinal Results Semifinal FixturesThe semifinal matches will feature the following encounters: Both matches are scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The four semifinalists have automatically qualified for the 2025…
• Strategic advisors with a focus on public affairs, crisis communications, and regional insights include: Kwame Senou, Executive Director of The Holding Opinion and Public (THOP) and Kamal Taibi, Founder & CEO of Stratëus Group. Today, Edelman Africa launched its Regional Advisory (ERA) team, comprised of senior industry veterans and communications advisors spread across North,…
McKinsey & Company today released its latest Women in the Workplace report, extending its landmark research series to Kenya, Nigeria, and India for the first time. Launched at the Africa CEO Forum 2025 today—the continent’s largest private sector convening—the research sheds new light on the systemic barriers affecting women’s participation in the formal economies of…
