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  The stage is set for an electrifying 2nd edition of WLB Futsal Lagos Exhibition Day, a celebration of skill, speed, and sheer passion for the game.  On April 1st, 2025, some of the most talented teams in Lagos will converge at the Meadowhall School, Ikate, to put on a dazzling display of futsal brilliance. With the first game kicking off at 2 PM, fans can expect non-stop action, breathtaking goals, and moments of individual magic as the teams battle for supremacy on the court.  This year’s matchups promise intense rivalries, strategic duels, and a showcase of raw talent that will leave spectators on the edge of their seats. Futsal Lagos All Stars Vs. Smart City FC.  The opening match sees the best of the best take on a rising powerhouse. Futsal Lagos All Stars bring together some of the finest futsal players, each with a reputation for dazzling footwork, precise passing, and deadly finishing. Smart City FC, on the other hand, is known for its disciplined structure,...

In a powerful testament to the intersection of sports, agriculture, and leadership, the Brown Group Innovative Greenhouse Farm, owned by former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President and FIFA Council Member, Amaju Pinnick, played host to an elite gathering of global leaders.  Among the distinguished guests were the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Wonie Bio; the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde; the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang; and the Director General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Dr. Simeon Ehui. This high-profile visit follows in the footsteps of former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, and several other dignitaries who have previously toured the farm, recognizing its role in pioneering modern agricultural innovation in Nigeria and beyond. Located in Fasola town, Oyo State, the farm has become a beacon of progress, symbolizing how strategic vision and investment can transform not only ...

FIFA Council Member, Amaju Pinnick, has restated that gunning for a second term in the hallowed chambers of the world football governing body was not a “Do or Die Affair.” In barely 12 days from now, Africa will hold elections in Cairo, Egypt, to elect the next five men and lady to represent the continent in FIFA. Pinnick is one of favorites out of  the 10 men seeking the five tickets on offer. Speaking on SuperSport’s African Soccerprogramme in Johannesburg, South Africa yesterday evening, monitored by ThisDay's Duro Ikhazuagbe, the two-term  former president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) said his quest for a second term was for him to consolidate on  the great jobs the Gianni Infantino led FIFA Council has started. “Trust me, my quest for a second term in the FIFA Council is not a do or die affair. I have my businesses and not one moment idle. I just want to  ensure that those bridges built in the first term: those contacts made are well utilized for the...

Karamba FC, a Nationwide League One (NLO) club based in Ada, Osun State, has officially unveiled a bold new logo as part of a club-wide rebrand, marking the beginning of an exciting new era.   The redesigned emblem features a football encamped in golden leaves, symbolizing victory, excellence, and the club’s rich football heritage. Above the ball, three yellow stars highlight the club’s ambitions, goals, and commitment to excellence. While the club’s motto, “Warriors of Ada,” remains unchanged, it was not included in the new logo.   The club's signature colors—dark green and light green—have been retained to reflect its core values. Dark green represents stability, strength, and deep-rooted tradition, while light green signifies growth, ambition, and continuous evolution.   This marks Karamba FC’s first-ever logo redesign since its inception, a process that involved extensive consultations with the club’s new management and branding experts.  Speaking ...

Aisha Falode has been announced the Special Advisor on Communications to Dunamis Icon, project consultants to the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF). Lead Consultant and Co-Chairman of the Main Organising Committee of the festival, Itiako Ikpokpo announced the appointment and said his company is looking forward to adding value to the festival from her rich and extensive knowledge in working with the media departments of the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) and Federation of International Football (FIFA). A dynamic leader and accomplished journalist with over 25 years of industry expertise, Falode has a proven success in sports media marketing, business ownership, and strategic leadership. According to Ikpokpo, “the Niger Delta Sports Festival is not just about sports, it’s about our culture, our people and the Youths essentially. Bringing Falode on board will boost our strategic communication of these values because beyond her professional attainment, she is also from one of the ...

With the FIFA Council seats up for grabs during the next CAF elections slated for March 12, 2025 in Cairo, Egypt, Nigeria’s Amaju Pinnick will be one of the 10 candidates to battle for the six tickets at stake. Of the six tickets, one is reserved for women’s representatives from the continent on the 37-member FIFA Council. It is presently occupied by Isha Johansen of Sierra Leone who has been challenged by the duo of Lydia Nsekera of Burundi and Kanizat Ibrahim  of the Comoros Island. Pinnick will be seeking re-election for another four-year term on the FIFA Council where he has become a major voice from the continent, ThisDay reports.  Presently representing Africa as one of the six Vice Presidents on the FIFA Council is Patrice Motsepe, the  South African billionaire businessman who is CAF President. The former NFF President will battle nine other contestants that include; Hany Abou Rida (Egypt) who is  seeking re-election; Fouzi Lekjaa (Morocco) is also seeking re...