Leading online bookmaker 1XBET has agreed to sponsor shirts for Akwa United Football Club, the Nigeria Professional Football League champions.
According to the agreement, the defending NPFL champions will promote 1XBET goods and services on social media, during league games, and on the front of their jerseys during the 2022–2023 season.
Paul Bassey, the chairman of Akwa United Elder, and Dr. Oluwafemi Babalola, the managing director of 1XBET in Nigeria, signed the collaboration agreement on behalf of both companies on May 25, 2022, in Lagos at the Marriott hotel in Ikeja.
In his remarks, Dr. Femi Babalola stated that 1XBet is honored to be associated with a well-known company such as Akwa United.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Akwa United, the Nigeria Professional Football League champions. Being a top bookmaker, we only collaborate with top brands.
“Based on their performance over the past five years, Akwa United is one of the best clubs in Nigeria. We have been monitoring the club’s development and can state with confidence that it is expanding steadily, which is why we are aligning with a top brand like Akwa United.”
“We are striving to discover football talent in Nigeria and to attain reciprocal benefits for both brands.”
Paul Bassey, the chairman of Akwa United, called the cooperation historic in his remarks.
“This is a joyous day for Nigerian football and one of the best days in Akwa United Football Club’s history. It’s historic.
We are pleased that 1XBet has partnered with Akwa United, probably the best football team in Nigeria over the past five years, for the upcoming season. We are grateful for this collaboration.
“Let me reassure you that this collaboration will be advantageous and fruitful for both of us. Put your trust in us to reach millions of our fans worldwide with your goods and services.
Top football teams like FC Barcelona and FC Lyon, as well as important competitions and leagues like the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Spanish La Liga, and Italian Seria A, have all been sponsored by 1XBet. The business is currently operating in 50 countries and continues to grow.
Over the past six years, the Promise Keepers have taken home three major trophies, including two FA Cups in 2015 and 2017 and the Nigeria Professional Football League trophy in 2021. Additionally, the team participated in the CAF Confederation Cup in 2016 and 2018 as well as the CAF Champions League in 2021.
