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Bassa LGA wins Fosla/Atah Igala U13 Tournament
Bassa Local Government Area of Kogi State at the weekend won 2023 edition of the Fosla Academy/ Atah Igala U13 Football tournament held in Idah, Kogi State.
The Bassa Local Government team defeated Lokoja LGA in sn epic final, which was the first time for the two teams since inception of the tournament 15 years ago .
Bassa defeated Lokoja Local Government by 7 goals to 6 via penalty shoot out after full time ended 2-2.
In the quest to get to the finals, Ankpa LGA lost 1 to 3 Bassa LGA, while Dekina LGA defeated Ibaji LGA by three goals to one, with Lokoja whalloping Ofu LGA by three goals to nil. The last match of the preliminaries was the defeat of the defending champions Idah LGA by Igalamela. The former champions lost by a lone goal.
In the Semifinals, Bassa defeated Dekina by two goals to one with Lokoja defeating Igalamela by same margin.
Ten players selected from the tournament will gain scholarship to Fosla Academy in Abuja to continue their secondary education.
The tournament is being sponsored by the former President of the Nigeria Football Federation Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi who was present at the final match to make presentations to the winners.
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NPFL Strikes ₦2.14 Billion Exclusive Broadcast and Data Management Deal to Drive Modernization and Expand Visibility
By Joel Ajayi
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has sealed a landmark ₦2.14 billion Exclusive Broadcast and Data Management Agreement designed to modernize league operations, enhance transparency, and elevate the league’s global profile.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Wednesday at the Continental Hotel in Abuja, with NPFL Chairman, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, leading the league’s delegation.
The agreement formalizes strategic partnerships with Inview Technologies Nigeria Limited, AS Production Hub Limited (ASPH), and Roundup Technologies Limited.
Under the terms of the deal, Inview Technologies Nigeria Limited will serve as a principal partner over a five-year period, investing a total of ₦2 billion, including an ₦800 million upfront payment to the NPFL.
In addition, Roundup Technologies Limited has entered into a ₦140 million agreement, bringing the combined value of both deals to ₦2.14 billion over five years.
The partnership covers exclusive broadcast, data management, and commercialization rights, all aimed at transforming the NPFL’s digital infrastructure and operational efficiency.
Through this collaboration, the league’s technology partners will deploy cutting-edge systems for data collection, analytics, and digital operations. These innovations are expected to enhance match reporting, performance tracking, player statistics, and club management, while improving fan engagement and ensuring greater transparency across all league activities.
While speaking, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye hailed the agreement as “a major milestone in the NPFL’s mission to modernize its operations and position Nigerian football among the best-managed leagues globally.”
Details soon………
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