Total commits N150m to grassroots basketball development
The Nigeria Basketball Federation has signed a 5-year deal with Total E&P Nigeria worth N150 million (USD 390,000) for the sponsorship of the Men’s Divisions One and Two national basketball leagues.
The NBBF and Total partnership which will run between...
A farmer started an ultra-trail race…
Early this century, a farmer in Spain’s Basque Country in the mountainous north decided to offer a small prize to the first runner to complete a mountain circuit from his home village of Zegama. The low-profile contest proved popular...
Strong global broadcast platform in place for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia &...
Following the completion of several deals in Asia, FIFA is pleased to announce that it has put in place a global network of broadcast partners for the biggest ever FIFA Women’s World Cup™.
Recently-completed free-to-air deals include Japan with NHK...
Educating footballers
Former Nigerian international, Waidi Akanni is on a mission to prevent young footballers from sacrificing their education for a career on the pitch. This will help Nigeria, he says.
by Humprehy Njoku
Waidi Akanni comes from the generation of Nigerian football...
World Football Summit appoints APO Group as Official Public Relations Agency in Africa
APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, has been appointed as the Official Public Relations Agency for the World Football Summit (WFS) (www.WorldFootballSummit.com) in Africa.
The signing ceremony, which took place today in Madrid,...
Klose appointed assistant coach at Bayern
Former Germany national team striker, Miroslav Klose has been appointed as assistant coach of 29-time German champions, Bayern Munich.Klose who is Germany's all-time leading scorer will commence his duties from next season.The 41-year-old has been a youth coach at...
Virtual sports – cycling’s rise
Participatory virtual sports apps have gone all-in during the coronavirus pandemic. They have been marketing heavily and engaging with an ever-growing number of real-world events. As with delivery apps, virtual meetings apps, streaming sites and to a lesser extent...
Patagonia has a new CEO. Why should we care?
Patagonia is a world leader in the "responsible outdoor wear" segment. Think "Body Shop for outdoor and recreational clothing and gear". Like most successful companies, Patagonia spends a large amount of money building its brand.
This it does not only...
FIFA to sanction increase in substitutes says Rizzoli
World Football governing body, FIFA will sanction an increase in the number of substitutes used in football matches according to referees’ chief, Nicola Rizzoli.
The plan is to increase the number of substitutes from three to five per game when...
South African Rugby insists 2021 Lions tour will go on
The British & Irish Lions tour in 2021 is still due to go ahead, although the door has now been opened for a possible date change.
South Africa Rugby made clear in a statement on Monday that it...