For Borah Omary Ndanyungu, betPawa’s Head of Local Marketing & CSR, the choice of Afro-pop sensation Tekno as the brand’s new ambassador was clear. “Tekno represents everything we stand for — energy, creativity, and breaking boundaries. His music inspires millions, just as football does. That’s why he’s the perfect face of betPawa,” Borah explained at
At a time when the global gaming industry continues to grapple with trust, transparency and transformation, betPawa has once again raised the bar. The biggest iGaming brand in Africa hosted a landmark celebration in Accra this week to reveal and honour its newest record-breaking Aviator BIG winners from Ghana, Cameroon, and Zambia. The centrepiece was
The Nigeria football firmament turned pale on Thursday evening after it was confirmed that the country’s 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cup first-choice goalkeeper Peter Rufai had died in Lagos following a period of illness. “This is really, really shocking,” NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, said in Abuja. “Peter Rufai dead? What happened? I
The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) is proud to announce the official tournament slogan for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Morocco 2024: Born Winners. This brand expression celebrates the fearless, powerful, and purpose-driven women who are shaping the future of African football. The bold slogan is more than just a
Former U23 national team coach, Samson Siasia, has revealed how ex-Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi offered him $50,000 to be part of Nigeria’s squad for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Speaking during an interview with Elegbete TV on YouTube, Siasia explained that Mikel only showed interest in playing at the Olympics after the
Super Eagles vice-captain William Troost-Ekong brought football and entertainment together for a good cause on Sunday as he hosted his annual charity fundraiser game at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos and it was packed with stars from sport, music, comedy, and Nollywood. The event, which drew widespread attention across social media, featured a fusion
Following his victory over Speed Darlington in their celebrity boxing match, controversial street-pop artist Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, has set his sights on an even bigger challenge: former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua. “Now that I’ve beaten Speed Darlington, it is only Anthony Joshua I can fight now,” Portable confidently declared to PUNCH
The Taraba State Chapter of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association has awarded the Award of Excellence 2025 to Barrister Churchill Oliseh, the President of FC Ebedei. Presented on April 4th, this award recognizes Barrister Oliseh’s selfless service to humanity through his commitment to developing football at the grassroots level in Nigeria, particularly in Taraba State.
The 5th edition of the esteemed Sportsville awards took place on Thursday at the Eko Club in Surulere, showcasing numerous awardees who stood out like stars. Among the notable recipients was Hajji Gafar Olawale Liameed, the Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), who was a standout figure at the event. He was joined
It was a night of glitz and glamour as the 2025 sportsville awards ceremony took center stage at Eko Club in Lagos on Thursday. The event which attracted several bigwigs in Nigerian sports created a unique atmosphere for camaraderie and felicitation. Twenty-two eminent personalities and corporate organisations were honored with the prestigious Sportsville Special Recognition
