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Kano Pillars sign jersey sponsorship deal with Rambo

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Kano Pillars sign jersey sponsorship deal with Rambo

By Muhammad Ali
Nigerian Professional Football League side, Kano Pillars Football Club have signed a partnership deal with Gongoni, makers of Rambo insecticide,antiseptic and other household products.
Speaking after the agreement was officially signed by the organizations on Monday in Kano, the chairman of the club, Alhaji Babangida Umar, said that the deal was historic moment for the club.
He said that the Kano Pillars would join forces with a brand that shares the same vision and values.
Umar said that the club looks forward to a fruitful and long- relationship lasting that would benefit both parties.
The chairman thanked the state government, supporters and the players for their efforts in moving the club forward.
Earlier, the Director of company, Alhaji Abdullahi Halilu, said that the company was delighted to be associated with the home team.
He explained that the partnership would further the spirit of sportsmanship in the state.
According to him, the company has been involved in supporting sports activities in the past through club based association, with football being one of the most popular sports in Nigeria.
Halilu added that the two years partnership deal would see Kano Pillars feature companies logo prominently on the team’s jerseys and across the stadium.

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Ademola Lookman Named CAF Men’s Player of the Year 2024

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Ademola Lookman has been named the 2024 African Footballer of the Year, solidifying his position among the world’s top players this year.

 

The Super Eagles forward triumphed over competition from South Africa’s Ronwen Williams, Côte d’Ivoire’s Simon Adingra, Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, and Guinea’s Serhou Guirassy to claim the prestigious award.

 

Lookman’s victory ensures the CAF Men’s Player of the Year award remains in Nigeria, following teammate Victor Osimhen’s win in 2023.

 

The Atalanta forward, who received the accolade in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday night, described the achievement as “incredible” and expressed being “extremely proud” of the recognition.

 

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The 3rd Brigade Nigerian Army Team (3 Stallion) on Monday emerged as the overall winner of the 2024 Nigerian Navy Logistics College Sports Week in Kano.

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The 3rd Brigade Nigerian Army Team (3 Stallion) on Monday emerged as the overall winner of the 2024 Nigerian Navy Logistics College Sports Week in Kano.

The event, which was held at the Nigerian Navy Logistics College in Dawakin-Tofa Local Government featured teams from the Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Air Force, Police, and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps.

The competition featured various sports such as football, volleyball, basketball, scrabble, chess, badminton, table tennis, tug-of-war, and track and field athletics.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that at the conclusion of the competition, Three Stallion secured the top spot with an impressive haul of 10 gold, six silver, and four bronze medals.

Speaking at the event, Brig. Gen. Ahmed Tukur, Commander of 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, expressed pride in the athletes’ perseverance, exceptional performance, and dedication.

He assured them of the Brigade’s continued support and presented a token of appreciation in recognition of their achievement.

Tukur also commended other participants for their performance and sportsmanship.

He further lauded the Nigerian Navy for organizing the competition.

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Breaking: Dubois defeats Joshua with stunning knockout win in 5th round

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Daniel Dubois defied all expectations as he blasted Anthony Joshua out in five rounds at Wembley Stadium.

Dubois retained the IBF heavyweight world title but it was a stunning upset as he took apart the acclaimed former two-time world heavyweight champion.

A monstrous right hand to the chin dropped Joshua heavily in the first round.

In the second, Dubois swarmed all over him and Joshua was shipping severe shots.

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