Economics

SmartCity FC, competing in Nigeria’s National League, has secured life insurance for every player and staff member, pays weekly in foreign currency, and as the NNL season closes, is the only club in the division with zero outstanding wages. There is a sentence Nigerian footballers have heard too many times: “The money is coming.” SmartCity […]

Super Eagles and Fulham star Alex Iwobi has shared his strategy for securing his financial future, revealing that he has invested significantly in real estate. At just 27 years old, Iwobi owns 22 properties, a venture he began with guidance from his father, a lawyer, and his uncle, former Nigerian football legend Austin ‘Jay Jay’

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, along with Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin and other prominent Nigerians, has made significant financial contributions to support the Flying Eagles ahead of their U20 AFCON qualifying semifinal against Niger Republic. Ndidi donated five million naira, while Barau contributed two million naira. Other donations include 1.5 million naira from Crystal

The Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL faces mounting pressure to enforce sanctions on clubs with outstanding debts, following the expiration of an extended grace period. Clubs including Enyimba FC, Heartland FC, Lobi Stars, and others are reportedly indebted to former players and coaches for unlawfully terminated contracts and overdue payments, as ruled by the Nigeria

Victor Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda, has faced criticism over the handling of the striker’s recent transfer to Galatasaray. Player agent Antonio Caliendo expressed his disappointment in an interview with Kiss Kiss Napoli Radio, stating that Osimhen’s transfer should have been managed better, with initial expectations linking the player to major clubs like PSG or Chelsea.

Former Lagos State Football Association Chairman and ex Nigerian international, Waidi Akanni, has made a significant contribution to the Lagos State Referees Association. During a visit to the referees’ office at Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos, Akanni, who is also a 1xBet Sports Consultant, donated a luxury glass door to enhance the office’s aesthetics. Akanni

Emmanuel Dennis’ future at Nottingham Forest appears uncertain after he was left out of the club’s Premier League squad for the 2024-2025 season. The Nigerian forward was not included in the 24 man list submitted by Forest following the closure of the summer transfer window, rendering him ineligible to play in the first half of

The Lagos State Football Association LSFA, under the leadership of Chairman Hajji Gafar Liameed, has received a boost in its efforts to promote grassroots football development. Brothers Abraham and Matthew Olorunleke, passionate football enthusiasts, donated a giant trophy to the association for the ongoing State Football League, reinforcing their commitment to supporting football in Lagos

Sports enthusiasts in Nigeria are being offered a new opportunity to turn their passion into financial success, thanks to a mega training workshop organized by FIFA licensed agent Patrick Osaweme, CEO of FulltecGrace Ltd. The workshop, titled Fans to Financial Stars, aims to teach participants how to earn substantial incomes through the sports business, even

FC Copenhagen has announced that Nigerian forward Paul Mukairu has been loaned out to Turkish First League club Boluspor for the remainder of the season. This marks the second time Mukairu has been sent on loan since joining the Danish club in 2022. Last season, he was loaned to League One side Reading, where he