The World Freestyle Football Association (WFFA) has re-appointed Feet ‘n’ Tricks International Limited as host of the 2019 edition of the African Freestyle Football Championship, and also for another 3 years. This announcement is coming on the heels of the successful hosting of the 2018 edition by Feet ‘n’ Tricks. Chairman of Feet ‘n’ Tricks,…
Stanbic IBTC Group has announced the renewal of its sponsorship of the Higher Institutions Football League (HiFL), which was established last year. The renewal, which will run for five years, till 2023, was announced at the sponsorship MoU signing ceremony held at Stanbic IBTC head offices in Lagos. Stanbic IBTC said the sponsorship is in…
After retaining the title of the El-Marino ‘Alukimba’ Table Tennis Tournament for four years, Uchechi Okere aka ‘Teacher’ was beaten in the first round of the 2019 edition by Remi Koledoye paving the way for Chris Anazia to emerge as the 2019 champion. The tournament, which is now in its 8th edition is being sponsored…
The 8th edition of the El-Marino ‘Alukimba’ Table Tennis Tournament will hold on Easter Monday, April 22, 2019 at the Alfred Gardens Recreation Centre, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos The tournament, which is being sponsored by Otunba Toyin Alukimba Odunowo promises to be very exciting this year as more members of the Club have been preparing for…
With a rapid growth in demand from sporting enthusiasts, China is on track to become Sports Events 365’s largest B2B market in 2019, just a year after entering the market, the company said. Sports Events 365, a leading force in tickets for sporting events of global interest, expects sales in China to top the $2…
High-class polo would be on center stage for ten days as the prestigious Lagos Polo International Tournament which has GTBank as main sponsor gallops off Wednesday at Polo Club Road, Ikoyi. The Silver Cup, the traditional event opener, would set hostilities rolling with three matches on the card as teams from Lagos, Kano and Ibadan…
Football stakeholders and enthusiasts have been urged to show greater interest in and strive to participate in the ongoing electoral processes in the local councils and Football Associations of the 36 States and the FCT. This clarion call was given by the First Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Seyi Akinwunmi. The respected legal…
Heritage Bank Plc has reiterated its commitment to promoting sports in Nigeria, in partnership with Para-Powerlifting Federation to host the Lagos 2019 International Para-Powerlifting Competition. The competition which about 10 countries have indicated interest to attend is billed for 24th-31st January 2019. The MD/CEO of Heritage Bank, Ifie Sekibo commended the Para – Powerlifting Federation…
One of the most exciting secondary school football tournaments in Africa, the GTBank Masters Cup, is set to return for its 8th season, following its opening draws, which was held on Thursday, January 17, 2019, in Victoria Island, Lagos. The tournament will feature over 30 schools and more than 40 teams who will compete for…
Heritage Bank Plc, Nigeria’s most innovative banking services provider; has partnered with Ikoyi Club 38 to host the monthly mugs competition of the golf section. Speaking at the event, the MD/CEO of Heritage Bank, Ifie Sekibo said the bank partnered the club because, “we needed to pitch our tent where it matters, needed to be…