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Benfica FC Pledges to Support Sports Development in Nigeria

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By Adedapo Adesanya

Portuguese giants, Benfica Football Club, has promised to support sports development in Nigeria in order to further strengthen the relationship between the two countries.

This came as Vice Presidents of the club, Mr Manuel Debrito and Mr Jose Gandarez praised the laudable ideas of Nigeria’s Sports Minister, Mr Sunday Dare, who paid a visit to the club.

Mr Dare was in Portugal alongside President Muhammadu Buhari to discuss ways to continually develop sports in the country.

The Minister was given an official tour of Benfica’s facilities, including the enormous 65,000-capacity Estádio da Luz home ground of the club.

After several brainstorming sessions, Mr Dare and the Benfica Vice Presidents shared notes on football development for the country and also on club football structure.

Speaking thereafter, Mr Debrito lauded his guest’s drive and ideas while alluding that his administrative acumen will help Nigerian sports grow.

Mr Debrito said, “Nigeria is blessed to have Dare as its Sports Minister. His ideas on sports administration are lofty and charming. He is in touch with modern trends in sports development and we appreciate him for honouring us with his presence.”

Mr Dare was also presented with the official jersey of the 37-time Portuguese football league champions, as he appreciated the club for its warmth.

“I want to appreciate this club that stands as a global sporting institution. Your 65,000-capacity stadium is one of the top football grounds in Europe and we are putting all hands on deck to achieve the same and even more in Nigeria. Just as this club has a thriving youth system that has generated over 1 Billion Euros in the last decade, Nigeria is also unrelenting in grassroots sports development and we would borrow a leaf, where needed,” Dare said.

Nigeria’s Minister of Youth and Sports Development arrived in Portugal last week with President Buhari to seal multiple Memoranda of Understanding in the area of Sports, as well as Youth development between Nigeria and Portugal.

Adedapo Adesanya is a journalist, polymath, and connoisseur of everything art. When he is not writing, he has his nose buried in one of the many books or articles he has bookmarked or simply listening to good music with a bottle of beer or wine. He supports the greatest club in the world, Manchester United F.C.

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Patrice Motsepe Secures Second Term As CAF President

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By Adedapo Adesanya

South African billionaire, Mr Patrice Motsepe, has been re-elected unopposed as the President of Confederation of African Football (CAF).

The 63-year-old businessman, who has been CAF president since 2021, had announced his decision to stand again in October 2024.

His re-election for another four-year reign was confirmed at the CAF extraordinary general assembly in Cairo on Wednesday, where FIFA president, Mr Gianni Infantino, was in attendance.

Mr Motsepe, a mining magnate, who also owns South African club, Mamelodi Sundowns, had said he was looking to continue the “good progress” he had made since coming to office four years ago.

This re-appointment means he would serve a second four-year term as CAF boss.

Mr Motsepe was elected by acclamation in Morocco four years ago, succeeding Malagasy Ahmad Ahmad, who had been suspended by FIFA over financial misconduct.

Mr Ahmad had become the first CAF president to be banned by FIFA.

Since then, the African football body has grown financially, making a $72 million (£55.5 million) profit from last year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), 18 times bigger than that generated by the previous edition in 2022.

Speaking on the re-election, CAF secretary general, Mr Veron Mosengo-Omba, credited Mr Motsepe with improving the finances and governance of the organisation.

“Patrice was a gift for African football. In 2021 CAF was a toxic body. He brought good governance to all levels of the organisation,” Mr Mosengo-Omba said ahead of the meeting.

Also, former Cameroon football star, Mr Samuel Eto’o, was elected to the CAF executive committee by acclamation in Cairo on Wednesday as he was the lone candidate from the central Africa region.

The 44-year-old became eligible only last week after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) overturned a CAF ban on the ex-Barcelona, Inter Milan and Chelsea forward.

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The CAF ban of Eto’o came last year after the three-time Champions League winner was found guilty by the Cairo-based organisation of an ethics breach.

Last July, CAF said the Cameroonian had “seriously violated the principles of ethics, integrity and sportsmanship” by becoming a brand ambassador for a betting organisation.

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PG Soft Sponsors SiGMA Africa for Growth Strategy

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By Modupe Gbadeyanka

As part of its growth strategy, a world-class digital mobile games company, PG Soft, has sponsored the SiGMA Africa event which commenced on Tuesday in Cape Town, South Africa.

The organisation disclosed that this sponsorship reinforces its ongoing support for SiGMA and its focus on Africa.

It noted further that the move underlines its commitment to the African iGaming market, a region playing an important part in the PG Soft’s growth strategy.

As part of the agreement, PG Soft will have two HD screen slots, displaying a total of four distinct 30-second videos. Two are indoor LED screens and two are outside LED screens presenting guests with the brand’s vibrant offerings.

Additionally, PG Soft’s banner and logo will feature prominently at the registration desk.

“Sponsoring the standout SiGMA Africa reflects our commitment to the region’s vibrant iGaming landscape and our belief in its immense growth potential,” PG Soft’s spokesperson commented.

The South African iGaming scene has risen to become a serious force on the continent, renowned for its savvy entrepreneurs, trailblazing innovators, and pioneering thinkers.

As the sector evolves, PG Soft’s support highlights the company’s vision of engaging with this dynamic market.

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