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Zawya
11-08-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Bold Sports seeks strategic partners for on-ground coverage of major global sporting events
Following its widely acclaimed digital coverage of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and the 2025 FIBA Women's AfroBasket, Nigeria's fast-rising sports media platform Bold Sports ( is now seeking strategic partners to support its on-ground reporting at four major international sporting competitions between late 2025 and 2026. These include: 2025 AFCON – Morocco (December 21, 2025 – January 18, 2026) 2026 FIFA World Cup – USA, Mexico&Canada (June 11 – July 19, 2026) 2026 Commonwealth Games – Glasgow, Scotland (23 July to 2 August 2026) 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup – Berlin, Germany (September 4 – 13, 2026) While Bold Sports was not physically present at 2024 WAFCON and the 2025 Women's AfroBasket in Morocco and Ivory Coast respectively, its digital coverage set it apart, delivering a proudly Nigerian, fan-first experience across platforms complete with match previews, player features, live watch-alongs, vibrant commentary, and behind-the-scenes narratives that resonated with local fans as Nigeria's Super Falcons claimed the title for the 10th time and D'Tigress won their fifth straight title. The results underscored its rising influence: Now, Bold Sports is ready to go even further by being physically present at the upcoming tournaments. This shift to on-site coverage will enable real-time storytelling, richer content, and exclusive access to Team Nigeria and fans, providing a more immersive experience for its growing audience. More importantly, Bold Sports believes it has a national responsibility to tell Nigerian stories on the global stage — up close, with nuance, and with pride. 'We've already proven what we can do from home. But these next competitions are different — they're massive, and our athletes need us there,' CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Bold Sports, Tosin Oluwalowo said. 'The Super Eagles, D'Tigress, our Commonwealth athletes – Nigerians care deeply about these teams. They want to see them, hear from them, feel what they're feeling. We're ready to be there to deliver that. And we're calling on the right partners to make it happen.' The recent historic triumph of D'Tigress at the 2025 FIBA Women's Afrobasket where they became the first African team to win five straight titles has only deepened this emotional connection. Nigerians are eager to follow the team's journey to Berlin 2026, to show support, and to witness them make more history. 'It's not just about the games,' Bold Sports COO and Managing Editor Kelvin Ekerete said. 'Nigerians want to know what their athletes are going through in camp. They want to see the tears, the celebrations, the setbacks, and the triumphs. Being there lets us bring all that home – and that's what we intend to do.' Bold Sports is now in conversations with corporate sponsors, institutions, media brands, and philanthropic partners to support each event individually. Partnership opportunities include travel logistics, branded digital shows, athlete features, tech and equipment support, and fan activations – all with strong brand visibility and access to a growing, engaged Nigerian sports audience. 'We want partners who believe in the value of Nigerian stories,' Oluwalowo added. 'From the pitches of Morocco to the courts of Berlin, this is our time to show up – and with the right support, Bold Sports will be there to capture it all.' Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Bold Sports. For sponsorship and partnership inquiries: admin@ Call or WhatsApp: +234 704 793 3646 Socials: Instagram: Facebook: X: TikTok: About Bold Sports: Bold Sports, published by Bold Media Innovations&Creative Hub Limited, is Nigeria's leading digital sports media platform, providing high-quality, data-driven coverage of Nigerian athletes at home and abroad. Through video, storytelling, and real-time engagement, Bold Sports connects a passionate community of fans with the moments that matter — from grassroots to global competitions. With a bold, multimedia-first approach, we celebrate Nigeria's sporting excellence and foster national pride across generations and geographies. Motto: Boldly Nigerian. Passionately Sporty.
Zawya
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Zawya
Bold Sports marks major digital milestone during Super Falcons' Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 victory
Bold Sports ( Nigeria's emerging digital sports media platform, announced today that it recorded unprecedented audience growth across its digital platforms during the recently concluded Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024, where the Super Falcons lifted their 10th continental title. From July 5 to 26, 2025, the tournament period saw Bold Sports significantly increase its reach and engagement across its digital platforms, positioning it as one of the most active and influential sports content creators in Nigeria during the championship. On Facebook, Bold Sports attracted over 18 million video views, with reach climbing to over 4 million users and visits increasing by around 120% to over 120,000. The engagement also rose by over 141% to 1.2 million, while the platform gained more than 65,000 new followers, bringing its total Facebook community to over 130,000 followers. TikTok content during the same period recorded over 1.2 million video views, with 90,000 likes, over 13,000 profile views, and a significant increase in user engagement, including comments and shares from football fans across the continent. The official website, crossed 20,000 page views, while the brand's YouTube channel registered over 146,000 views, fueled largely by interactive watch-along sessions and fan commentary during matchdays. 'The Super Falcons' journey to a 10th WAFCON title was a historic moment for Nigerian football, and we were proud to capture it with the energy and passion it deserved,' CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Bold Sports, Tosin Oluwalowo, said. 'We made a clear decision to cover the tournament from a fan-first, Nigerian perspective — and the numbers show that our audience responded powerfully to that approach.' 'Bold Sports really came through during WAFCON,' Tolu Onigbinde, a Nigerian football fan based in Lagos said. 'It wasn't just the scores from the matches, they made us feel like part of the journey. From the behind-the-scenes stories to the fan banter and post-match reactions, it felt fresh. I followed everything through them.' Chief Operating Officer and Managing Editor, Kelvin Ekerete, added: 'What we've seen in the past few weeks validates our belief that Nigerian fans want relatable, and quality content. Our team worked tirelessly across formats and the audience stayed with us every step of the way.' The Super Falcons sealed their historic title win by defeating host nation Morocco 1–0 in the final played in Casablanca. The victory also marked the successful achievement of the Nigeria Football Federation's ' Mission X ' campaign, which was launched prior to the tournament with the goal of winning Nigeria's 10th WAFCON crown Throughout the tournament, Bold Sports delivered dynamic coverage, including pre-match previews, behind-the-scenes, player features, match reactions, and engaging social commentary that resonated deeply with fans in Nigeria and across Africa. The growth achieved during WAFCON 2024 highlights Bold Sports' rising status as a trusted voice in Nigerian sports media, and underlines the company's mission to tell Nigerian sports stories through a proudly local, digital-first lens. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Bold Sports. Media Contact: admin@ Follow Us: Instagram: Facebook: X: TikTok: About Bold Sports: Bold Sports, published by Bold Media Innovations&Creative Hub Limited, is Nigeria's leading digital sports media platform, providing high-quality, data-driven coverage of Nigerian athletes at home and abroad. Through video, storytelling, and real-time engagement, Bold Sports connects a passionate community of fans with the moments that matter — from grassroots to global competitions. With a bold, multimedia-first approach, we celebrate Nigeria's sporting excellence and foster national pride across generations and geographies. Motto: Boldly Nigerian. Passionately Sporty.
