Sports
We Will Not Allow Stadia To Collapse – Dangote
…Visits revamp Moshood Abiola Stadium
… CAF approves stadium for Super Eagles, Black Star play-off
By Joel Ajayi
Africa’s richest Aliko Dangote visited the newly renovated Moshood Abiola Stadium pitch, adopted by group under the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare’s Adopt-a-Pitch initiative and said that he will do everything possible to ensure Nigeria stadia did not suffer collapse
Dangote, whose company, Dangote Industries Group sponsored the rehabilitation of the pitch, expressed satisfaction with the job done, as he was conducted round the pitch with the sprinklers working perfectly, and the two digital score-boards beaming live.
While speaking, Dangote assured more support for sport growth in the country.
According to him, you can be rest assured of our continuous support.
“You can always knock on our doors. We shouldn’t allow our Stadia to collapse. Nigerians have a very strong love for sports, so I think we need to complement Government’s efforts to ensure that everything works”, he assured
In his remark the elated Minister of Sport Sunday Dare expressed appreciation to Dangote for accepting to adopt the Moshood Abiola Stadium, stating that he was the first to embrace the Ministry’s Adopt-a-Pitch initiative.
“I want to thank you for investing in the development of our Sports and the fruit of that partnership has blossomed into what we see here today. I would like to inform you that we have just received CAF certification of this Stadium for international matches, which means that the World Cup qualifiers will be played here. This wouldn’t have been possible without your support”.
The refurbished Moshood Abiola Stadium is complete with nursery beds, two digital scoreboards, 24 Sprinklers and two-year maintenance, as part of the contract sponsored by Dangote Industries under the Adopt-a-Pitch Public Private Partnership initiative of the Ministry. Daura Stadium Katsina has also been completed, while National Stadium Lagos amongst others have been adopted, and are at different stages of completion.
Meanwhile, the Confederation of Africa Football ,CAF, has finally approved Abuja’s Moshood Abiola National stadium for the return leg World Cup qualifier play-off between Super Eagles and Black Stars of Ghana.
Special Assistant to the Minister of Youth and Sports development minister Toyin Ibitoye revealed this to newsmen yesterday in Abuja.
Ibitoye also said both Super Falcons Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifier and Falconets World Cup qualifier would be played on the same pitch which was recently renovated under the Public-Private Partnership initiative.
Sports
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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