02/04/2025
NIGER DELTA SPORTS FESTIVAL: Foniso Founder Highlights Sports Technology Advancements
… Lauds NDDC and other partners drive toward Sports development in the region
The Founder of Foniso, Africa’s premier sports social media platform, Mr Dominic Essien has shared groundbreaking insights on the platform’s role in revolutionizing sports technology and talent visibility.
The Founder shared his thoughts while appearing as a guest at XL-106.9 FM, Uyo, reaffirming the brand’s commitment to strengthening the sports ecosystem by empowering talents, fostering global connections, and enhancing engagement in the sports industry.
Foniso, a cutting-edge digital solution, is dedicated to elevating grassroots talents, international player profiles, clubs, coaches, scouts, and the entire sports ecosystem.
Mr. Essien emphasized the platform’s commitment to reshaping the African sports landscape through innovation and technology. By providing players and organizations with enhanced visibility, networking opportunities, and digital monetization avenues, Foniso is positioning itself as the go-to hub for sports professionals and enthusiasts across the continent and the world.
Speaking on the Niger Delta Sports Festival Mr. Essien commended the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for the apt theme ‘Beyond Oil: Harnessing Talents’, noting that the Sports industry has a lot of untapped opportunities.
One of the standout features of Foniso is its focus on talent discovery from the grassroots level, ensuring that young and aspiring athletes have a digital footprint that can be accessed by scouts and international clubs. With a robust system supporting sports organizations, agents, and coaches, the platform is bridging the gap between talent and opportunity, leveraging the power of digital connectivity.
He also mentioned Foniso’s ongoing partnership with the Niger Delta Sports Festival, currently taking place in Uyo, with its grand opening ceremony held today, April 2, 2025.
He said the strategic collaboration underscores Foniso’s mission to provide real-time coverage, athlete profiling, and digital engagement for one of Nigeria’s most anticipated regional sports events.
‘In addition to fostering visibility, Foniso offers a rewarding monetization program, enabling users to earn through the ‘Refer and Earn’ initiative. This feature allows sports enthusiasts, athletes, and content creators to benefit financially while contributing to the growing Foniso community, reinforcing its position as a transformative force in sports technology.’ Mr. Essien said.
He further noted that Foniso remains committed to leveraging cutting-edge digital tools to promote athletes and organizations, ultimately driving the future of sports technology in Africa as well as events such as the Niger Delta Sports Festival to promote and improve the sports ecosystem in Africa and beyond.
With Africa rapidly embracing digital transformation, Foniso is at the forefront of ensuring that sports professionals can seamlessly integrate technology into their careers.
