Leading online betting company 1XBet and Nigeria Premier League powerhouse Akwa United have prolonged their partnership by another year, solidifying their shirt sponsorship arrangement.
The collaboration initially took shape during the 2022-23 Nigeria Premier Football League season.
As the contract concluded, both entities willingly decided to renew the deal, extending their amicable partnership for the upcoming 2023-24 NPFL season.
Addressing the extension of the sponsorship with Akwa United, Dr. Oluwafemi Babalola, the Managing Director of 1XBet in Nigeria, underscored the club’s fervor and determination for triumph in Nigerian club football.
“We are pleased to renew this deal,” stated Dr. Babalola, “We value the club’s perennial ambition. This partnership will offer the club a sense of stability and support.
We are fully committed to fostering football development in Nigeria through this collaboration.
The club’s extensive social media presence and its devoted fan base have given us remarkable visibility and collaboration.”
Dr. Babalola expressed optimism for Akwa United’s forthcoming season, believing that the renewed partnership would invigorate the club’s aspirations.
He noted, “With fervent fans behind Akwa United, the club will continue to flourish, achieving even more triumphs.”
1XBet globally recognize boasting partnerships with elite leagues like Italy’s Serie A, Spain’s La Liga, and France’s Ligue 1, along with top-tier clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain and LOSC Lille.
Elder Paul Bassey, Akwa United’s Chairman, applauded 1XBet as commendable partners and thanked the company for their unwavering support.
“The initial partnership was a success for both sides,” remarked Elder Bassey, “We are delighted to continue this collaboration for another football season.
This partnership will undoubtedly continue to be mutually rewarding, with our fans enthusiastically championing your products and services.”
Akwa United has notably dominated Nigerian football over the last eight years, securing two FA Cups in 2015 and 2017, in addition to the NPFL title in 2021.
While ending last season in Group B’s fourth position, Akwa United narrowly missed out on the championship playoffs, yielding to Enyimba International due to goal difference.
