Reigning champions of the Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL), Akwa United have announced the signing of a shirt sponsorship deal with the giant online betting platform, 1XBET on Wednesday afternoon.
The partnership deal will see The Promise Keepers display 1XBET in front of its jersey starting from the 2022/2023 season of the NPFL as well as advertising the betting platform’s products and services during football matches and on the club’s social media pages.
While signing the partnership agreement in Lagos, the Managing Director of 1XBET in Nigeria, Dr. Oluwafemi Babalola said the brand is proud to associate with a leading club like Akwa United.
“We are delighted to partner with the champions of Nigeria Professional Football League Akwa United. As a leading betting company we only partner with the best brand”.
“Akwa United is a top club in Nigeria going by their records in the last five years and we have been following the progress of the club and we can say authoritatively that the club is growing steadily and that is the reason we are identifying with a leading brand like Akwa United”.
“We are working to achieve mutual benefits for both brands and to encourage the discovery of football talents in Nigeria”.
Chairman of Akwa United Elder Paul Bassey in his words described the unveiling event as the greatest day in the history of the club.
“This is one of the greatest days in the history of Akwa United Football Club, a happy day for Nigerian football. It’s historic.
“It pleases us that 1XBet is partnering arguably the best football club in Nigeria in the last five years, Akwa United for next football season and we really appreciate this partnership.
“Let me assure us that this partnership will be beneficial and rewarding to both parties. Trust us to drive your products and services to millions of our fans around the world”.
1XBet is a sponsor for some top football clubs like FC Barcelona, FC Lyon, Westham United, Levante, major tournaments across the globe, federations such as the Confederation of African Football CAF, and leagues like the Spanish La Liga and Italian Serie A among others.
