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 Homeless World Cup: Vha.Po Sports, 54footballx, Boom Radio Partners TEAM NIGERIA  The Nigeria team to the Homeless World Cup “TEAM NIGERIA'' has announced a multi-partner agreement with Vha.Po Sport, 54footballx and Boom Radio. The deal sees Vha.Po Sport become the official Kit supplier of the team with 54footballx and Boom Radio providing media coverage. Vha.Po Sport agrees to a two year deal as kit supplier of the Team.  54footballx and Boom Radio will create broadcast, digital and retail contents around the team as they prepare for  the upcoming Homeless World Cup in Seoul, South Korea slated for September this year. Mr. Iwuchukwu Victor, CEO of Vha.Po Sports said the company is thrilled to be part of TEAM NIGERIA branding and looking forward to providing befitting kits which would  enable the players to perform optimally during the competition. He said, “We are excited to seal a partnership deal to brand TEAM NIGERIA to the Homeless World Cup. Our desire is...

Sports Stakeholders in Bauchi State have hailed Former Super Eagles player, Patrick Pascal over the renovation of the State Football Association House. In separate interviews with former Director of Sports (Bauchi State), Haruna Bako and Tenimu Saidu applauded the Chairman of Bauchi State Football Association, Patrick Pascal for his contribution to the growth of football in the state. Haruna Bako said Pascal has invested his resources (funds) and time in ensuring young players get the opportunity to play competition in the state. The one-time Project Manager of the 2009 World Cup in charge of transportation said, “I am not surprised with the development we are seeing at the Bauchi FA House because the Chairman (ex-international) and conscious about sports is doing well and I believe he can do more. “I think he is among the best FA Chairmen since the creation of the state because during his time, there are lot of chages, innovations and youth programs. He has changed the narratives of y...

Bauchi State Director of Sports, Usman Yusuf revealed that the state will continue to be a role model for other North East states in the region. Yusuf stated this during the opening ceremony of the 2nd Bauchi State Sports Festival 2024 at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium (ATBS) in Bauchi on Thursday. The Former Chairman of Nigeria Wrestling Referees Association commended the State Government for creating an enabling environment to thrive. He said the Sports Festival is an avenue for the various Local Governments to expose athletes and expose them to standard facilities in the state capital. Yusuf said, “Bauchi State is a big brother and role model for other States in the North East. Our darling state has been setting the pace for others to follow and I am sure in the coming days, other states will bring up the idea of organizing a state sports festival. “I want to commend Governor Bala Mohammed for creating an enabling environment for sports to thrive as well as providing the funds f...

Ahead of the kickoff of the Africa Rugby Sevens tournament in Mauritius, the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has taken a significant step in repositioning rugby in the country by signing a three-year partnership deal with Flovale Consulting. The partnership will enable Flovale Consulting to create a dedicated channel and focus efforts on making rugby one of the most popular sports in Nigeria, while also promoting the development of both body and mind. This collaboration aims to lay a strong foundation for the future growth of Nigerian rugby. "We are passionate about developing rugby as a government agency responsible for the promotion and development of the game in Nigeria," said NRFF President Dr. Ademola Are. "This partnership will advance rugby in Nigeria through a unified plan that benefits all levels of the game, from community and professional rugby clubs to unions, regions, commercial partners, and fans. Everyone has a role to play." The partnership ...

The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has unveiled a newly redesigned logo that embodies the values of strength, unity, and progress, reflecting the federation's mission to promote and develop rugby as a sport in Nigeria. The new logo features a horse symbol, stripes, and a bold green color. The horse symbolizes speed, strength, and agility, which are key attributes of a rugby player. The stripes evoke the image of a patterned rugby playing field, paying homage to the sport's heritage and tradition. The green color represents growth, harmony, and nature, signifying the federation's commitment to developing the sport, promoting teamwork, and fostering a connection with the natural environment. The NRFF has continuously worked on repositioning the federation to meet the growing demand of an evolving society and cater to the needs of the youth demographic that views sport as a means of empowerment and cultural exchange. This newly redesigned logo is intended to provide ...

The Management of G12 Football Club has debunked and categorised as misleading the claims that the chairman of the club Mr. Hakeem Mustapha (a.k.a Gattuso) was suspended by Lagos Football Association (LSFA) for one year in a matter related to the ongoing Nigeria Ex-Internationals Cup.  Tagged as clandestine move to tarnished the image of the club the club secretary Joel Edeaghe stated that “neither G12 FC nor the club chairman participated in the competition” In a letter addressed to LSFA Secretariat and copied to other relevant agencies the club emphasized that the purported  statement issued by LSFA has caused reputational damage and distress to the club chairman Hakeem Mustapha (a.k.a Gattuso) and in extension to the image  of G12 FC brand. The club statement says “the attention of G12 Football Club and Mr. Hakeem Mustapha (a.k.a Gattuso), chairman of G12 Football Club, has been drawn to the purported press release issued by Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) titl...

The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Lagos state council has congratulated the President of the union, Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa, on the affirmation of judgment of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) .  This followed a judgement delivered by Justice O.O Oyewumi of the NICN siting in Abuja  on March 11, 2024, in a suit NO NICN/Abj/263/2023 Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa and 13 others vs Alh.Najeem Usman Yasin and 6 others proclaiming Baruwa as the legitimately elected President of the union for a second term. In a statement made available to the press by the Secretary of Lagos council of the Union Comrade Seyi Bankole, he described the latest judicial victory as a landmark victory for rule of law and a testament that the leadership of the Union strongly held the Nigerian judicialy system in high esteem. The secretary said the affirmation of Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa’s  victory has laid to rest all doubts about who the legitimate leader of ...