NNL signs N200m partnership with Bet9ja

It was another big plus for Nigerian football yesterday when the Nigeria National League (NNL) announced a three-year partnership deal worth N200 million with leading sports betting company, Bet9ja.

The chairman of the NNL, Chidi Ofor said it was a timely intervention for the league and hopefully more private companies will come to the league.  Live sports

“Bet9ja is a Nigerian brand and the NNL is also a Nigerian brand. It’s a win-win for all us,” he said.

“This is like a partnership made in heaven because it will afford the NNL to improve on the league which serves as the bedrock of the country’s football.

“I really want to appreciate the management of Bet9ja for coming into the league and hopefully it will be a lasting relationship.”

The Managing Director of Bet9ja, Ayo Ojuroye, while announcing the partnership, said it would help in the development of the league.  Live sports

Ojuroye said: “It is our goal to support what is our own hence the decision to support the NNL, it is a testament of our plans for the Nigerian youths. We want to support grassroots development and promoting the league will help us in achieving that.

“The sponsorship value is N200m for the next three years and we are committed to seeing it to the end.”