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MSport's MShola Meets Serhou Guirassy: From Digital Dreams to Passion In Action

MSport’s MShola Meets Serhou Guirassy: From Digital Dreams to Passion In Action

MSport’s newest TVC captures the universal journey of hope and tenacity that defines every fan’s love for football. It traces the “WhoIsMShola” story arc—where an ordinary supporter blossoms into a symbol of resilience—and scales up to a blockbuster partnership with Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea FC. With high-impact visuals and emotionally driven narration, the advert doesn’t... Read More

MSports betting, sports

Tobi Amusan Named Nigeria’s Flagbearer for the 2024 Paris Olympics

Tobi Amusan Named Nigeria’s Flagbearer for the 2024 Paris Olympics

Nigerian athlete and World 100m hurdle record holder Tobi Amusan has been named the official Flagbearer for the Nigerian delegation at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, which will take place on Friday, July 26. The announcement was made by the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), making the young athlete the first track and... Read More

2024 Paris Olympics, Flagbearer, information, Media, olympics, Paris Olympics, sports, Tobi Amusan

August 18, 2023

Transgender Women Banned From Another Sport and This Time it’s Chess!

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has taken a step that’s raising eyebrows and sparking discussions. FIDE has announced a temporary ban on transgender women participating in women’s chess events. While this decision is stirring controversy, FIDE maintains that it’s a necessary move to evaluate the impact of shifting transgender policies. The rationale behind FIDE’s decision... Read More

ban, chess, sports, The International Chess Federation (FIDE), transgender women

January 18, 2022

Why sports should be prioritised in brand marketing

Sports sponsorship, especially when it involves just the athlete, is another form of influencer marketing. It offers more benefits, interesting variety and, it is regarded as a powerful form of marketing. This is why we listed these reasons you should be actively involved in sports sponsorship: Sports sponsorship drives excitement around the brand It builds... Read More

marketing, sports

September 10, 2021

Togo shuts churches, mosques as Covid-19 cases climb | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Togo shuts churches, mosques as Covid-19 cases climb Togo’s authorities has ordered all locations of worship to close down for one month beginning of Friday, following a “worrying upsurge” in coronavirus instances in current weeks. – Dove Blog reports. The... Read More

COVID-19, Ethiopia, nigeria, sports

From Entertainment, Media, Advocacy to Business | Here’s the #YNaijaPowerList2020 [FULL LIST]

Editors Note: A young-world revolution is unfolding before our eyes, rupturing the idea that only experience can change the world. Increasingly, young people are participating actively in all aspects of human life, and changing the way we think, look and do what we do. At YNaija, we know these stars from across Nigeria – the decision-makers,... Read More

#YNaijaPowerlIst, CifromRED, Lists, Rankings

advocacy, Business, Corporate Nigeria, culture, entertainment, influencers, Media, sports, technology

October 14, 2019

The YNaija Cover – Sports Special

A bright and entertaining friendly at Singapore’s National Stadium ended all square as Brazil and Nigeria played out a 1-1 draw. The Super Eagles took the lead against the run of play with Glasgow Rangers striker Aribo quick to react in the Brazil box lashing home in the 35th minute as Marquinhos dawdled. Brazil were soon level... Read More

cover, sports, super eagles

December 10, 2018

How one man’s actions shook the entire sport’s world

The movement against bigotry and racism took a whole new turn with the inauguration of US president, Donald Trump on January 20, 2017. His strong opinions on illegal immigrants and people of colour have received a lot of negative reactions of many persons across the country. This became evident when a few sportsmen began the... Read More

The Sports Blog

collin kaepernick, Doanld Trump, NFL, nike, sports

November 18, 2018

Ahmed Musa, Seni Saraki, Evelyn Akhator… see the #YNaijaPowerList2018 for Sports

For the seventh consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done in the sporting world. From elite athletes to top-flight footballers and sports administrators, these 10 fellows are doing the country proud. Simidele Adeagbo Simidele Adeagbo is Africa’s first... Read More

#YNaijaPowerlIst, Featured

#YNaijaPowerList, #YNaijaPowerList2018, Ahmed Musa, Anthony Joshua, Aruna Quadri, Asisai Oshoala, Evelyn Akhator, Odunayo Adekuoroye, Seni Saraki, Simidele Adeagbo, sports, Thursdaline Peter, Wilfred Ndidi, YNaija Power list

October 2, 2018

Mourinho under fire for Manchester United’s woes

It’s been a rough patch for the Red Devils and all fingers are pointing to the coaching staff, Jose Mourinho to be precise. The award-winning manager has come under fire, in light of Manchester United’s current predicament. From the recent video which surfaced on the internet a few days ago, (displaying a confrontation between ‘The... Read More

The Sports Blog

EPL. soccer, manchester united, Mourinho, old traford, pogba, sports, ucl

September 24, 2018

Tiger Woods’ PGA victory is the comeback we’ve all been waiting for

Well… you can say Tiger Woods is back. It’s been five years since we witnessed Tiger Woods win a tournament, but that spell was broken this Sunday as fans of golf got to witness something they never believed they would ever see again – Tiger Woods winning a PGA tournament. It was an emotional run, as thousands... Read More

The Sports Blog

Golf, PGA, sports, Tiger Woods

September 22, 2018

With Anthony Joshua and Povetkin both having good records, who wins the fight today?

On September 22, 2018 (today), 28-year-old, British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua faces off against 38-year-old, Soviet boxer, Alexander Povetkin in front of ninety thousand spectators at Wembley stadium, for a world championship unification bout. Eight years ago, the Brit boxer began his professional career and ever since then he has been on a stellar rise, fighting... Read More

The Sports Blog

Alexander Povetkin, Anthony Joshua, boxing, sports, Wembley Stadium

September 20, 2018

Amaju Pinnick re-elected as NFF president

Reigning president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick on Thursday was re-elected as chairman for a second term in an election that held in Kastina. Mr. Muhammed Sani Katu, Head of the NFF electoral committee presided over the election. Messrs Luca Pizzas, a senior official in the office of the FIFA president and... Read More

Featured, The Sports Blog

Amaju Pinnick, football, nff, sports

Salah

#WorldCup2018 Profile: Salah, Suarez and Cavani are the key men in Group A

Generally, there is less excitement about Group A of the upcoming World Cup in Russia as attention will be focused on the so-called groups of death. However, with careful observation it is quite clear that this group will bring excitement to the tourney in about 9 days from now. The group comprises the host Russia, South... Read More

The Sports Blog

'Football Magician', #WorldCup, africa, egypt, football, Russia, Salah, saudi arabia, sports, Uruguay, world cup

Battle for relegation survival heats up as Week 37 draws near

The battle for the 3 positions in the Barclays premier league intensify as West Ham, Hudderfield City, Swansea, Southampton and Stoke move into the weekend in a bid to salvage season. With West Brom’s chances of making it out of the bottom 3 becomes low by the week we take a look at the remaining... Read More

Sponsored, The Sports Blog

betting, sponsored, sports

Arsene Wenger

Is it end of the road for Arsene Wenger?

In the space of five days, Arsenal suffered a 3 nil loss twice to Manchester City. The first defeat came at the Carabao Cup final with a shambolic performance from the Gunners. Arsene Wenger’s side were outplayed by Pep Guardiola’s side in the Premier League tie with three quick first-half goals from Bernardo Silva, David... Read More

The Sports Blog

arsenal, arsene wenger, End of the road, football, sports

December 1, 2017

#WorldCupDraw: These are the countries Nigeria is likely to face ahead of tonight’s draw

The draw for the 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup will hold on Friday, December 1 at the State Kremlin Palace inside the Moscow Kremlin. This event which is part of activities leading to the competition is expected to kick off around 18:00 local time, which is 4pm Nigerian time. The attention of Nigerians will... Read More

Thinking Through

fifa, football, Russia 2018, sports, super eagles, world cup

September 22, 2017

Opinion: How to make Nigerian football attractive in a digital age

by Temitope Adigun Several years ago, most Nigerians were strangers to the advancing age of digitalization, especially that of the online; doubting their viability in a nation coupled with lack of knowledge of the internet. It is baffling to notice that upon the drastic change in the technological system of the world, in which Nigeria... Read More

football, nigeria, opinion, sports, super eagles

Anthony Joshua

September 9, 2017

Anthony Joshua (of course he’s Nigerian), Seni Saraki, Lucy Ejike… see the #YNaijaPowerList2017 for Sports

by Wilfred Okiche For the sixth consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done in the sporting world. From elite athletes to top flight footballers and sports administrators and these 10 fellows are doing the country proud. Seni Saraki... Read More

#YNaijaPowerlIst, Featured

#YNaijaPowerList, #YNaijaPowerList2017, Alex Iwobi, Anthony Joshua, Aruna Quadri, Kehinde Paul, Kelechi Iheanacho, Lucy Ejike, ogenyi onazi, Seni Saraki, sports, Uneku Atawode, Victor Moses, YNaija Power list

August 26, 2017

Catch the Money Fight live on DStv Premium

The greatest fight in history is here! The world boxing champion, Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jnr and the World mixed martial arts champion Connor “The Notorious” McGregor will clash on SuperSport 2 LIVE & in HD on Sunday 27 August from 12:00am and it’s exclusive to DStv Premium The much anticipated Mayweather vs McGregor fight will... Read More

boxing, DSTV, floyd mayweather, McGregor, sports

August 23, 2017

ESPN removes sports broadcaster who has the same name as Confederate general

by Wareez Odunayo After the white supremacist violent rally in Charlottesville, U.S. based global cable and satellite sports television channel, ESPN has removed announcer Robert Lee from broadcasting University of Virginia football games for sharing a name with the famous Confederate general Robert E. Lee. White nationalists gathered in Charlottesville, Va., on Aug. 12... Read More

Condeferate general. Robert E.Lee Charlottesville, ESPN, sports

Neymar’s destiny-changing transfer deal; Man up, Amir Khan; Usain Bolt | Here are last week’s winners and losers

Last week definitely had its share of political and pop culture drama but we liked that the news cycle was spiced up with events from the world of sports. Here are our winners and losers from the biggest newsmakers from the week that just passed. We like this list and we think you will too.... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

Amir Khan, Anthony Joshua, Justin Gatlin, neymar, sports, usain bolt, Winners and losers

Understanding the intricacies of Neymar’s €222m world record transfer deal

by Wareez Odunayo The news of Brazilian forward’s, Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, commonly called Neymar world record transfer has been everywhere. Two weeks ago, the footballing world’s attention was on another possibe transfer record involving French teenage forward, Kylian Mbappe, who plys his trade for French League Champions, Monaco most. But local rivals, Paris... Read More

Thinking Through

barcelona, football, la liga, Monaco, neymar, paris saint germain, sports, Trending stories

5 reasons to engage in sporting activities

There’s a common trait to most successful people today — they take part in some sort of sporting activity. Today’s generation is much obsessed with looking great and healthy; as a result, more and more people are turning towards ways to help them achieve that. One avenue that can impact your life greatly and inspire... Read More

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Ololade Ajekigbe: Anthony Joshua- Once a prophet without honour

Familiarity breeds contempt. We tend to despise and underrate that which is readily available to us. This is the summary of the history of new world heavy weight champion Anthony Joshua with Nigeria, his parent’s country of birth. Since the young man gained more prominence following his latest and biggest title win yet, after defeating... Read More

Anthony Joshua, boxing, NFA, Nigerians in Diaspora, Olalade Ajekigbe, opinion, sports

FG congratulates World Heavyweight Champion, Anthony Joshua

by Dolapo Adelana The Federal Government has congratulated British professional boxer of Nigerian descent Anthony Oluwafemi Joshua, who recently defeated Ukranian Wladimir Klitschko to become the unified World Heavyweight Champion. In a statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said Nigeria is proud to be associated with... Read More

Anthony Joshua, boxing, FG, heavyweight champion, sports

Just In: John Terry to leave Chelsea at the end of the season

by Dolapo Adelana Chelsea Football Club has announced that its captain, John Terry, will depart Stamford Bridge at the end of the season. In a statement on its website Monday, the club expressed its enormous gratitude to Terry and wished him the very best of luck for the future. Terry has been with The Blues for two... Read More

Antonio Conte, chelsea, football, john terry, sports

Ahmed Musa considering legal action over asssault allegations

by Dolapo Adelana Nigerian forward Ahmed Musa is set to take up legal action over reports that he was arrested for beating up his wife on her birthday. Musa who described the reports as “inaccurate” was questioned by Leicestershire police in the early hours of Wednesday morning after they were called to a disturbance at... Read More

Ahmed Musa, assault, football, legal action, Leicester City, Nigerian forward, sports, Tony Harris

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