Category: Sports

Ryan Giggs has announced that he has resigned as coach of the Wales national team. The former Manchester United winger had stepped away from his role in November 2020 after being arrested. Giggs was charged of controlling and coercive behaviour against his former girlfriend Kate Greville between August 2017 and November 2020. He is also accused…

Rangnick Won’t Stay as Man United Consultant

Ralf Rangnick has announced that he will not be staying on at Manchester United as a consultant due to the demands of his new role as Austria manager. Rangnick confirmed the news in a press conference with Austria on Sunday and Manchester United in a statement said, “We would like to thank Ralf Rangnick for…

NFF Appoints José Peseiro as Head Coach of Super Eagles

The Nigeria Football Federation on Sunday announced the appointment of Mr Joeé Santos Peseiro as the new Head Coach of the Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles. The appointment according to a statement released by Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Director of Communications, is with immediate effect, subject to the signing of agreed terms between the NFF…

The burgeoning betting industry will inevitably experience an intense revolution when Gobet247 makes its grand entry into the Nigerian market on May 14, 2022, the new betting firm has said. Gobet247, a Nigerian company, said it is committed to rewarding the passion of Nigerians by creating a world-class and hassle-free experience for the betting populace.…

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO), the lead sponsor of the 26th edition of the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA), at a ceremony in Lagos, was presented the Torch of Unity by the host institution, the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The higher institutions sports fiesta begins tomorrow, March 16, 2022. There are over 5,000 athletes…

30 Teams on Parade as GTCO Lagos Int’l Polo Tournament Returns

Lagos Polo Club President, Ayo Olashoju expressed delight at the return of the month-long tournament which was preceded by qualifiers in late January. “In recent years, Lagos Polo Club is evolving. We keep showing how polo should be played in the 21st century not only in Nigeria but globally. With five teams competing in the…

Prudential Announces Africa Cup of Nations 2021 Sponsorship

Prudential Africa has signed a sponsorship agreement with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to become the official insurance partner of the ongoing 33rd edition of Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2021. At a press conference to announce the sponsorship, Eric Mboma, Chief Representative Officer, Prudential Northern Africa Region noted that the sponsorship underscores Prudential’s…

Stanbic IBTC Insurance Covers Super Eagles as Nigeria Commences AFCON Battle

Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of Standard Bank Group, has taken the bold step to ensure the Super Eagles of Nigeria wins the ongoing African football tournament, the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), in Cameroun. Late last year, Stanbic IBTC and the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) announced a meaningful partnership that would see Stanbic…