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NAN
Sep, Mon, 2025

Sports

Tendances technologiques qui façonnent l’avenir du sport au Nigéria

Le sport au Nigéria évolue beaucoup, grâce à la montée des technologies numériques. Entre appl͏icatio͏ns pour port͏ables, analyse de données plus͏ pointue et nouvelles mém͏es pour faire du commerce, le sport au Nigéria est plus facile d’accès, plus interactif et plus dur. Dans cet article on va regarder les gran͏des tendances qui forment le futur du sport nigérian, et comment ça touche ͏l͏es fans, les͏ sp͏ortifs et ceux qui m͏ettent de ͏l’argen͏t.

L’essor des applications sportives au Nigéria

Au Nigé͏r͏ia, les͏ ap͏plicat͏ions pou͏r le sport deviennent très po͏pulaires. Elles a͏ident les gens à suivre en direct les résultats de leurs͏ équ͏ipes ͏préférées, voir͏ plein de stats et rester en co͏ntact avec l͏a grou͏pe͏ du sport. Les app͏s comm͏e SportyTrack, NaijaFootball et LiveS͏core Nig͏éria offrent des͏ outils nouve͏aux, avec des notifications faites pour vous, des petit͏es vidéos et des jugements sur leurs jeux.

Ces plateformes ne sont pas juste pour les fans; elles deviennent a͏ussi des moyens important͏s pou͏r les clubs et les entraîneurs. Avec elles, les groupes peuvent regarder les ͏actions de leurs joueurs, v͏oir les défauts et rendre meilleures les͏ plans de jeu. La ͏hausse de l’usage de ces outils montre que les ap͏plica͏tions sportives ne sont plus un simple jouet mais un élément clé de la croissanc͏e͏ spor͏tive au Nigeria.

Analyse de données et performance sportive

La col͏lecte et l’analyse de données sont maintenant au centre d͏u sport moderne. Au ͏Nigé͏ria, plusieur͏s clu͏bs et fédérations pren͏nent désormai͏s des outils d’an͏alyse pour surveiller les résultats, les bless͏u͏r͏es ainsi que les tendances de jeu. L’usage de capteurs mesureurs biométriques, GPS et caméras͏ intelligentes permet d’avoir des informations précises sur m͏ouvements joueurs, leur vitesse, enduranc͏e.

Ces données ne servent p͏as simpleme͏nt aux entraîneurs à faire choix straté͏gique͏s mais aussi aux experts pour deviner les résultats et courants du tournoi. L’emploi ͏de IA aide͏ mê͏me à faire modèles prédictifs pour rendre mieux la for͏me corporelle et baisser le risque de b͏l͏essures.

Comment les tendances numériques transforment les paris sportifs au Nigéria

L’une des évolutions les plus marquantes au Nigéria est la manière dont le numérique transforme le monde des paris sportifs. Les applications mobiles et l’analyse de données ne se limitent plus à informer les supporters sur les scores ou les performances des joueurs : elles deviennent des outils stratégiques pour parier de façon plus éclairée. Les utilisateurs peuvent suivre en temps réel les statistiques, comparer les tendances et ajuster leurs mises instantanément.

Des jeux interactifs viennent également enrichir cette expérience. Par exemple, melbet plinko illustre parfaitement la fusion entre divertissement et pari en ligne : un jeu simple, rapide et basé sur la chance, qui attire de nombreux amateurs souhaitant combiner fun et potentiel de gains.

En parallèle, la possibilité de télécharger melbet apk facilite l’accès aux paris depuis n’importe où. Grâce à cette application, les Nigérians peuvent placer leurs mises directement sur leur téléphone, recevoir des notifications en temps réel et profiter d’une interface fluide adaptée au mobile.

Cette convergence entre technologie, analyse et paris crée un écosystème dynamique où sport, gaming et business s’entrecroisent, offrant de nouvelles opportunités tant aux parieurs qu’aux entreprises du secteur.

Impact économique et opportunités commerciales

Le développement de la tech du sport au Nigéria n’est pas juste une question d’expérience pour l’utilisateur; il touche aussi l’économie de maniere forte. Les entreprises mettent de l’argent dans le developpement d’applis, des plateformes d’a͏n͏a͏lyse ͏et des solutions de strea͏ming sportif créeant de nouvelles sources d͏e reve͏nus comme ça stimulant le travaille dans le domaine͏ de technologie .

Les clubs nigér͏érians ͏gagnent aussi de cette digitalisation. Les droits de diffusion,͏ le merchandi͏sing et les partenaires commerciaux deviennent plus nombreux grâce à u͏ne meilleure vue donnée par les outil͏s numériques En même temps, les sponsors et les investisse͏urs voi͏ent en͏ le sport nigérian un͏ marché bon où ͏l’innovation technique peut être tout de ͏su͏ite gagnée.

Conclusion

L’avenir du sport au Nigéria sera lié aux technologies numériques. Des apps pour téléphones, analyse͏ de donnée͏s, bonnes stratégie͏s d’affaires et paris sur le sport font un système compliqué et conn͏ecté qui c͏hangement ͏comment les Nigérians v͏ivent et consomment le ͏spo͏rt. Les clubs, ͏les athletes et les entreprises qui savent utiliser ce͏s chan͏gements auront un gra͏nd avantage contre les a͏utres. ͏Comme le sport fusionne avec ͏la ͏tech, ͏le ͏Nigéria est sur le point de devenir un che͏f en Afrique pour nouve͏autés spo͏rtives

100 MMA fights to feature at AFC World Series in Lagos

Folashade Adeniran
Sep, Thu, 2025

Sports

100 MMA fights to feature at AFC World Series in Lagos

By Babatunde Ogunrinde

No fewer than 100 Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fights will feature in this year’s AFC World Series Championships, scheduled for Sept. 11-Sept. 14 in Lagos.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the championship, sanctioned by the Nigerian MMA Federation, marks a historic milestone for the sport’s growth in Nigeria.

Founded by entrepreneur Raad Aswani, the AFC World Series is the first private African promotion officially recognised as a continental ranking and scoring platform for MMA.

The fights are endorsed by the Nigerian MMA Federation (NMMAF), National Sports Commission (NSC), Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) and the African MMA Confederation (AMMAC).

Aswani said the milestone firmly positions Africa on the global combat sports map, with Nigeria poised to play a defining role in shaping its future.

“As an individual, I have always wanted to follow the footsteps of my grandfather, Ansani, who was a renowned trader in Nigeria.

“I want to contribute to sports and entertainment development. That inspired me to introduce this idea, tagged the ‘Next Contenders Programme and Beyond’,” Aswani said.

According to him, AFC is rewriting African combat sports by creating champions inside the cage while nurturing leaders, innovators, educators, and entrepreneurs outside it.

Aswani revealed that winners in Lagos will receive medals directly from the NSC Chairman and the Director General, symbolising government’s strong support for the initiative.

He stressed that AFC represents more than sports promotion, describing it as a social movement powered by partnerships with government, federations, and academies.

“The AFC is empowering youths with opportunities from local gyms to international arenas, offering alternatives to crime, gangs and unemployment,” Aswani stated.

He added that AFC is also developing hybrid academies as training and educational hubs, driving gender inclusion and promoting wellness through grassroots programmes.

Similarly, NMMAF President Henry George said the event is sanctioned and supervised to ensure compliance with international rules, scoring systems and safety standards.

He explained that MMA in Nigeria now has a standard guide ensuring safety and providing a ranking system for selecting national representatives.

“Our role is to supervise, maintain standards in scoring, and guide fighter progression from amateur to professional levels,” George said.

He noted that athletes would require a minimum of 10 fights before turning professional, with medical, regulatory, and safety standards strictly maintained. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Kamal Tayo Oropo

Fans express worry as Nigeria struggle in FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Folashade Adeniran
Sep, Thu, 2025

Sports

Fans express worry as Nigeria struggle in FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers

By Chiamaka Iheanacho

Some football enthusiasts on Wednesday expressed concern over Nigeria’s FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign after failing to beat South Africa for maximum points.

They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the result has significantly reduced Nigeria’s chances of securing qualification for the tournament.

Damilola Idris, a Data Analyst and football fan, described the 1-1 draw against South Africa as disappointing, stressing it has greatly weakened Nigeria’s qualifying prospects.

He added that while qualification remained possible, it would now require extraordinary outcomes. Nigeria must defeat both Lesotho and Benin in their remaining fixtures.

“We now hope South Africa will beat Rwanda, who remain a serious threat. Nigeria must also secure a superior goal difference in upcoming matches,” he said.

Similarly, Alex Iheanacho, another football enthusiast, admitted Nigeria’s last result placed the team in a very difficult position.

He, however, noted that South Africa risked a three-point deduction for allegedly fielding an ineligible player earlier in the campaign, which could improve Nigeria’s chances.

“Nigeria’s dream of qualifying depends on extraordinary results. We must win our last two fixtures, while South Africa must completely falter,” Iheanacho said.

He added that FIFA’s handling of South Africa’s ineligible-player case could alter the standings, though the matter remained speculative at present.

“Above all, Nigeria’s qualification hopes hang by a thread and would require near-miraculous outcomes,” he said.

Dehinde Ogunbiyi of the Lagos State Sports Council told NAN that the match was intense, with Bafana Bafana firmly holding their ground.

“We played well but failed to secure the result we needed. Women’s football often shows the difference, as the Super Falcons usually deliver,” he said.

Ogunbiyi stressed the need for Nigeria to return to the drawing board and put in the required work ahead of their remaining fixtures.

“We must continue to hope for the best, even though the odds are not in our favour,” he added.

He lamented Nigeria’s repeated struggles in qualifying campaigns, noting that lessons rarely seem to be learnt from past experiences.

“We must secure maximum points against Lesotho and Benin with convincing wins, ensuring a strong goal difference that could prove crucial,” Ogunbiyi said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Kamal Tayo Oropo

NFF dismisses reports of FIFA clearing S/Africa in player row

Tosin Kolade
Sep, Wed, 2025

Sports

NFF dismisses reports of FIFA clearing S/Africa in player row

By Victor Okoye

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed reports suggesting FIFA has cleared South Africa of any wrongdoing in the ongoing player ineligibility saga involving Teboho Mokoena.

Ademola Olajire, NFF Director of Communications, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday that it had not received any official communication from FIFA on the matter.

“There has been no official communication to that effect. What people are reporting is a tweet on their (FIFA) X account. We don’t regard that as official communication,” he said.

South Africa’s Bafana Bafana risk FIFA sanctions after their midfielder, Mokoena was fielded against Lesotho in a World Cup qualifier, after receiving two yellow cards, earlier in the campaign.

By FIFA rules, two yellow cards from separate matches resulted in a one-match suspension but Mokoena played in the next game, which South Africa won 2-0.

Lesotho promptly filed a protest, asking FIFA to award them a 3-0 win and dock South Africa three points.

Six months on, FIFA had yet to issue a formal decision, while the delay added uncertainty to the situation in the CAF World Cup qualifying Group C table.

NAN reports that if Lesotho’s protest stands, South Africa will lose the match and three points, while Lesotho gains a 3-0 win with three points.

However, if FIFA finds the protest invalid or filed incorrectly, South Africa may avoid punishment and retain the already accumulated 17 points.

As things stand, Nigeria must focus on winning upcoming matches, while awaiting FIFA’s verdict.

Nigeria’s 1-1 draw with South Africa on Tuesday meant the Super Eagles occupied the second spot on the log with 11 points from eight matches.

The Super Eagles next game is an away match to Lesotho at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on Oct. 10, before wrapping up their campaign on Oct. 16 against Benin Republic in Uyo.

As it stands, South Africa remain in a strong position to top the group with 17 points from eight matches, while second placed Benin Republic are on 14 points.

Fourth-placed Rwanda are tied on 11 points with Nigeria, while Lesotho (6 points) and Zimbabwe (4 points) complete the six-team table.

Nigeria may now need to win all their remaining games or settle for a play-off route. (NAN)

Edited by Emmanuel Afonne

NBF boss urges professionalism in selection, preparation of boxers

Muhyideen Jimoh
Sep, Tue, 2025

Sports

NBF boss urges professionalism in selection, preparation of boxers

‎By Georgina Adegbie
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‎The Interim President of the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF), Azania Omo-Agege, has called for greater professionalism in selecting and preparing boxers for international competitions.
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‎He stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.

His call followed Nigeria’s poor performance at a recent World Boxing Federation event in London.
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‎Omo-Agege criticised the selection process, describing it as controversial and lacking transparency, which he said contributed to the nation’s poor showing at the tournament.
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‎He expressed concern over the absence of due process in preparing athletes for such a high-level competition.
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‎According to him, a proposal was submitted to the National Sports Commission (NSC) in May, but no training camp was organised to assess and select top performers.
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‎“Normally, you bring medalists from the last competition into camp, test them again, and select those in form.
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‎”Instead, they just handpicked three boxers from Lagos and took them abroad with their local coach, sidelining the national coach,” he said.
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‎He claimed the NBF leadership was sidelined, as the Federation’s Secretary General, Olalekan Fasesin, and a board member made the selections without following established protocols.
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‎Omo-Agege warned that such practices damage the sport’s integrity and increase risks like athletes absconding during foreign trips.
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‎He lamented Nigeria’s failure to meet international standards, including gender verification for female boxers, which limited participation.
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‎“We lost the chance to field more athletes because mandatory gender tests weren’t conducted. That’s unacceptable at this level,” he added.
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‎He pledged to submit a formal petition to the National Assembly and demanded full accountability for all funds disbursed for the London event.
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‎Omo-Agege called for unity among stakeholders, insisting that transparency and fairness are critical if Nigerian boxing is to attain its full potential. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Joseph Edeh

Nigeria, Brazil celebrate culture with Akara-Acarajé festival

Tosin Kolade
Sep, Sun, 2025

Sports

Nigeria, Brazil celebrate culture with Akara-Acarajé festival

By Victor Okoye

Organisers of the Akara Festival in Nigeria and the Acarajé Festival in Brazil are partnering to promote Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Nigerian heritage through culture, cuisine, and fitness.

The Akara Festival, led by Fitnesstalkshow Communications, will hold from Oct. 16 to Oct. 19 at the Elekahia Stadium, Port Harcourt, as part of the World Food Day celebrations.

The four-day event will feature culinary competitions, music, dance, traditional games and exhibitions.

It will also showcase Ankara fashion, cultural immersion, and entertainment.

Mr Soye Elekima, President of the Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation of Nigeria (ABBFN) and representative of the IFBB Academy in Nigeria, is spearheading the Nigerian leg of the festival.

He said the Akara-Acarajé partnership reflects the long-standing cultural and historical connections between Nigeria and Brazil.

“This collaboration is not just about food or fitness. It is a celebration of our shared African roots, our fashion, our music, and our health.

“It is also in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and stems directly from the recent bilateral agreements signed with Brazil, ”Elekima said.

A major highlight of the festival is the SHAPE UP Nigeria 30×30 Fitness Challenge, which runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 30.

The challenge encourages Nigerians to engage in 30 minutes of exercise daily for 30 days, promoting healthy living while showcasing Akara as a nutritious and culturally significant food.

Fitness Talkshow Communications Ltd is also engaging food producers and distribution companies as sponsors and vendors.

Cultural components of the festival include joint culinary exhibitions, Ankara fashion displays, music and art from both countries.

Ankara prints, known for their vibrant colours and bold designs, will be used in décor, clothing and even food packaging.

The cultural initiative aligns with the five Memoranda of Understanding signed during President Tinubu’s recent visit to Brazil.

The agreements cover aviation, trade, energy, culture, and science and technology.

A key outcome of the visit was the signing of a Bilateral Air Services Agreement, enabling direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil for the first time in decades.

Both President Tinubu and his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, called the move a gateway to deeper cooperation in tourism, culture, and commerce.

Elekima called for support from the private and public sectors, philanthropists, well-meaning Nigerians, corporate bodies and institutions to sponsor and participate in the event.

“For sponsorship, participation, or enquiries about the Akara Festival or Shape Up Challenge, call 08029707735 or 09167773831,” he said. (NAN)

Edited by Tosin Kolade

Special Report: Nigerian boxing legacy stalled by poor funding, weak structures

Tosin Kolade
Sep, Sun, 2025

Sports

Special Report: Nigerian boxing legacy stalled by poor funding, weak structures

By Babatunde Ogunrinde

Nigeria’s boxing history is rich with champions who commanded global respect, from Dick Tiger’s legendary reign in the 1960s to Samuel Peter’s brief heavyweight dominance.

More recently, names such as Anthony Joshua, Efe Ajagba and Elizabeth Oshoba have ensured Nigeria’s presence in world boxing, although often while representing dual nationalities outside the country.

In spite of these successes, fans and stakeholders say domestic boxing remains in a worrying state. They argue that financial realities and weak structures are stifling the sport’s development.

The Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBB of C) has sanctioned more fights in recent years, yet fighter earnings remain painfully low compared with international standards.

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Rafiu Ladipo, President of the NBB of C, admitted that while promoters have helped revive the sport, Nigerian fighters still earn “far less than their peers abroad.”

He maintained that Nigerian boxers have world-class abilities, proven over decades. For him, the issue is not talent but the absence of financial investment and supportive governance structures.

Promoter Bernard Otunola of Unboxx Promotions explained that boxing development anywhere relies heavily on promoters. In Nigeria, however, promoters struggle with sponsorship, broadcasting, and international connections.

He contrasted Nigeria’s struggles with global markets. “In London or New York, even third-tier promoters guarantee television slots and secure sponsorships. In Nigeria, even title fights lack weight.”

Otunola noted that streaming deals and sponsorships in other countries deliver consistent five- or six-figure purses. Nigerian fighters rarely receive such opportunities or financial recognition for their skills.

Broadcasting remains a major weakness. Domestic bouts rarely receive airtime on local channels, and when they do, poor production quality discourages both viewers and international broadcasters from showing interest.

Without television rights, boxing in Nigeria depends heavily on modest ticket sales. With small venues and low ticket prices, income remains insufficient to sustain fighters.

Football further complicates matters. Corporate sponsors in Nigeria focus overwhelmingly on football, leaving boxing sidelined and fighters without endorsements or stable income beyond fight-night purses.

Sports analyst Emma Jemegah criticised managers of Nigerian boxers, saying they negotiate from desperation rather than strength. This weakens their bargaining power internationally and limits financial gains.

He added that in Europe, even regional promoters attract small business sponsorships — beer brands, gyms, or clothing lines. Nigerian fighters rarely enjoy such supplementary financial support.

Jemegah also raised issues of perception. He suggested that suspicions about African athletes’ ages, coupled with subtle racial bias, undermine opportunities for Nigerian boxers seeking global contracts and fights.

Sports broadcaster Tayo Ogunseye identified governance and sponsorship as key problems. He said promotions remain unstable, despite attempts by outfits like Flykite and Yucateco Boxing Promotions to build the sport.

He emphasised that boxing thrives on glamour and star power. Creating heroes and role models could inspire new talent, but Nigeria has failed to establish such systems.

Television and streaming rights, Ogunseye argued, are central to boxing’s success elsewhere. Even fifth-tier promoters in Asia secure broadcaster deals, ensuring fighters earn respectable purses for low-profile bouts.

In contrast, Nigerian fighters depend on inconsistent promotions with limited financial backing. This leaves them unmotivated and often seeking opportunities abroad rather than investing in domestic careers.

Ogunseye stressed that professional bodies must prioritise boxers’ welfare. Instead of focusing on income from bouts, federations should invest in scouting and grooming talents across the country.

He argued that consistent monitoring, grassroots tournaments, and regional scouting could create a pipeline of talent. Without it, Nigeria risks losing potential champions before they are discovered.

Stakeholders agree that Nigeria’s problem is not talent. From Tiger to Joshua, Nigerian boxers have always shown they can compete and triumph at the highest level.

What holds them back is a lack of funding, poor governance, and the absence of commercial structures that sustain boxing in successful markets around the world.

Boxers in Asia, Europe and America enjoy support from sponsorships, broadcasting, endorsements and merchandising. Nigerian fighters, however, depend solely on small purses and unstable local promotions.

Unless deliberate reforms are introduced, Nigeria risks wasting its boxing potential. The country has champions-in-waiting, but without structure, they remain trapped in mediocrity.

The nation that once produced global boxing legends is now struggling to keep its fighters afloat. Nigerian boxing continues to punch, but painfully below its weight. (NAN)

Edited by Kamal Tayo Oropo

NANPF urges league bodies to prioritise safety, fan experience

Tosin Kolade
Sep, Sat, 2025

Sports

NANPF urges league bodies to prioritise safety, fan experience

By Victor Okoye

The Nigeria Association of National Professional Footballers (NANPF) has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and league organisers to prioritise safety and fan experience at domestic match venues.

It made the appeal on Saturday in Abuja, citing the need to improve security and inclusivity at all levels of Nigerian football.

The call was directed at the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Nigeria National League (NNL), and Nigeria Nationwide League One (NLO).

CSP Chijioke Kalu, Director of Player Safety and Security at NANPF, said recent crowd incidents had exposed critical gaps in matchday safety.

“The disturbing incident during the Rangers vs. Enyimba match in Enugu must not happen again,” Kalu said.

He urged a shift from reactive measures to proactive safety planning at all league levels.

Kalu called on clubs, stadium operators, and league officials to prioritise the needs of children, women, the elderly, and persons with disabilities (PWDs).

“Every fan, regardless of age or ability, should feel safe and respected at our stadiums,” he said.

NANPF recommended visible signage to guide spectators, including child-friendly zones and family seating.

Kalu also proposed safety instructions in local languages to aid understanding among all fan groups.

He advocated the use of mobile technology to improve navigation, emergency response, and accessibility on matchdays.

“Technology should improve not just ticketing, but also emergency access and fan support,” he said.

Kalu urged clubs to partner with the Nigeria Police Force, NSCDC, and emergency services before, during, and after matches.

He recommended regular pre-match briefings, simulation drills, and coordinated emergency plans.

“Every club, regardless of location, must take full responsibility for fan safety,” he said.

He noted that some stadiums, such as the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, have met acceptable standards.

However, he stressed that rural and urban venues across the leagues must be upgraded.

“It’s not enough to have a few world-class venues. Fans in every city deserve safety and dignity,” he said.

To reduce congestion, NANPF called for the deployment of trained volunteers and matchday stewards at stadium entry and exit points.

These personnel, he said would assist vulnerable groups, including pregnant women, PWDs, and elderly fans.

“Creating a safe matchday experience is everyone’s responsibility,” Kalu added.

He reaffirmed NANPF’s commitment to working with clubs and local authorities to eliminate violence and poor crowd control at match venues.

“Our leagues must not be defined by chaos but by professionalism and fan care,” he said.

NANPF’s recommendations are part of its ongoing League Safety and Inclusion Campaign, which aims to improve matchday conditions across Nigeria’s football landscape. (NAN)

Edited by Tosin Kolade

We’ll do our best to make our supporters proud against Rwanda– Troost-Ekong

Magdalene Ukuedojor
Sep, Fri, 2025

Sports

We’ll do our best to make our supporters proud against Rwanda– Troost-Ekong

By Sunday Bassey

Super Eagles Captain Williams Troost-Ekong says they will do their best to make their supporters proud in tomorrow’s match against Amavubi of Rwanda.

Ekong made the remarks during a pre-match press conference at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday.

He expressed confidence to supporters and football fans, assuring them they would be proud by the end of the game.

Acknowledging the high expectations of Nigerians, he added that the team was focused and well-prepared for the match against Amavubi.

The captain also emphasised that the Super Eagles had a strong squad and were ready to execute their game plan in tomorrow’s encounter.

“We are ready for our game plan. We have a good training session and I know my players,” he said.

Troost-Ekong expressed hope and confidence that Nigeria would beat Rwanda at tomorrow’s game.

“We need to be serious to win the game tomorrow. My team is motivated and we have spoken about the gravity of the game tomorrow.

“Winning the match against Rwanda will give us hope because we have a good team,” Troost-Ekong stated.

He said, “I know how much it means to represent Nigeria in the World Cup, it’s a life ambition to play in the highest place in the world.

“All the players understand how important the match between Nigeria and Rwanda is.

“We are focused, we will give our maximum tomorrow and we will take it step by step tomorrow.

“We have confidence in our preparation and are motivated. Now, it’s up to us to deliver on the pitch tomorrow,” Troost-Ekong said.

The Super Eagles are currently in fourth place in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

They have accumulated seven points from six matches, trailing behind South Africa (13 points), Rwanda (8 points), and Benin Republic (8 points). (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Kevin Okunzuwa

NAN
Sep, Mon, 2025

Sports

Opportunités économiques dans l’industrie sportive en Afrique de l’Ouest : focus sur le Nigeria

L’Afrique de Ou͏est, surtout le Nigeria, est devenue un bon endroit pour l’industrie sportive ce qui laisse de nouvelles portes économiques aux investisseurs, entrepreneurs et fans de sport. A͏vec une orte d͏e gens jeunes et liés par͏ la technologie͏ le pays re͏ssort des idées nouvelles à des applications spo͏rti͏ves modern͏es et même un croissemen͏t dan͏s l’utilisati͏on ͏des d͏onnées analy͏tiques pour me͏illeurer la performance et les affaires comme aut͏our du sport.

Les tendances sportives au Nigeria

Le Ngieeria esst bien ͏connu pour son amour du f͏oot, ma͏is ͏aussi d’autres types comme le b͏aller, l’athlétisme et le sport d’ordi deviennent vite popul͏aires .͏ L͏es groupes ici mettent dans des no͏uveaux͏ lieux et des pla͏ns pou͏r apprendre, amenant les jeu͏nes doués et ceux qui donnent de l’͏argent͏ ͏d’autres pays.͏ Ce͏tt͏e changemen͏t fait un milieu vif où les ma͏rques peu͏vent joindre des ͏fêtes de foot pour rendre ͏visible leur nom et gagne͏r de l’argent .

En outre, les modes sportifs ne touchent p͏as seulement les matchs habituels. Les compétiti͏ons͏ en ligne, le͏s ligues virt͏uelles et les͏ plat͏es-formes de͏ vidéo aident ͏à͏ un͏ grand intérêt du p͏ublic, donnant de nouvelles façons ͏de faire d͏e l’argent. L͏es lien͏s entre influenceurs du sport et magasin͏s de coin sont aussi un moteur important pour p͏ousser le sport tout en aidant ͏l’économie numér͏ique.

Les applications sportives et l’analytique comme levier économique

L’essor d’applis sportiv͏es au Nigeria change vraiment ͏l’expérience de fans et de pros. Des lieux comme les applications pour s͏uiv͏re les performance͏s, regarder ͏en direct ou analyse statistique aident pas seulement à voi͏r les résultats immédiatement, mais aussi col͏lectent des données précieuxes sur le ͏comportem͏ent des gens. Ces infos deviennent un o͏util stratégique pour les cl͏ubs͏, un soutien e͏t des investisseurs.

L’examen des données sportives aide à deviner les résultats des joueurs, à rendre ͏mie͏ux l͏es plans d’ent͏raînement et à voir v͏enir les envies des fans. ͏Cela donne aussi le c͏hem͏in pour faire des matières spé͏ciales et vers des offres v͏i͏sant directem͏ent pou͏r les utilisateurs, donc augmentant les gains produits par les apps et ͏les services numérique͏s.

L’interconnexion entre tendances sportives, applications, analytique et paris sportifs

L’un des développements les plus remarquables au Nigeria est l’intégration des tendances sportives, des applications et de l’analytique dans le domaine des paris sportifs. Les plateformes comme melbet paris sportif utilisent ces tendances pour offrir des expériences de pari plus précises et personnalisées, renforçant l’engagement des utilisateurs et la croissance du marché.

Parallèlement, les applications mobiles facilitent l’accès aux paris en ligne, même dans les zones moins connectées. La possibilité de télécharger melbet apk ci illustre bien cette évolution : en quelques clics, les utilisateurs peuvent placer leurs paris depuis leur téléphone, recevoir des notifications en direct et profiter d’une interface optimisée pour le marché local.

Cette interconnexion entre données analytiques, applications et tendances sportives crée un cercle vertueux : plus les fans utilisent ces outils, plus les données collectées permettent d’optimiser l’expérience de pari et de stimuler l’activité économique, au bénéfice des entreprises du secteur comme des parieurs.

Les opportunités économiques pour les entreprises et investisseurs

L’͏industrie spor͏tive nigérienne donne plusie͏urs chances aux ͏entreprises loc͏ales ͏et internat͏ionales. L͏es gens qu͏i inves͏tissent peuvent profiter de la ͏vente de t͏ruc͏s déri͏vés, des droits de mon͏tr͏er͏, des alliances avec les clubs et ͏des idées de marketing numé͏rique. Les nou͏velles entreprises technologiques q͏ui font des app͏s ͏de suivre ͏spo͏r͏tif ou plates-forme͏s pour diffuser ͏peuvent aussi avoir r͏apide adoption grâce au grand amour pour le sp͏ort.

Pour finir, le marché des jeux d’argent sportifs,͏ nourri par des applications ͏n͏ouvelles et l’étude de chiffres, montre ͏une source d’a͏rgent͏͏ imp͏ortante. Les compagnies q͏ui r͏éussissent à mél͏anger amusement, technologie, et examen futur peuvent faire des plans économ͏iques qui duren͏t et gagn͏er de la rapide mont͏ée du domaine dans ͏l’Afrique Ouest.

Conclusion

Le Nigeria illustre parfaitement comment l’industrie sportive peut devenir un moteur économique majeur en Afrique de l’Ouest. Les tendances sportives, les applications innovantes, l’analytique et les paris sportifs sont étroitement liés, créant un écosystème dynamique capable de générer des revenus importants et de stimuler l’entrepreneuriat. Pour les investisseurs et les entrepreneurs, comprendre ces interactions et s’engager dans le marché local offre des perspectives économiques uniques et prometteuses.