Joel Ajayi
 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, yesterday signed a partnership deal with a China-based company, Hunan Galaxy Global Trade to promote the Nigeria League in China and drive investors.
This was confirmed during the contract signing ceremony on Wednesday, October 2, in Abuja, with a Hunan Galaxy Global Trade representative in attendance.
Speaking, the Chairman of NPFL, Gbenga Elegbeleye said that, the Nigeria League is driving and the board will continue to make sure that the Nigerian League is beamed across the globe.
According to him, this has no financial implications for the penalty. We are not going to pay a dime, but we are trying to collaborate with the Chinese-based company.
“So they are driving that relationship and we want more visibility for a league globally.
“There will be an NPFL office in China. The company will finance the office, not us. So there, all those corporate partners. But the truth is, it will be a plus once they can secure companies and endorsements for a league.
In his remark, the representative of Hunan Galaxy Global Trade, Jewoola Idowu expressed that, the partnership will unlock endless opportunities, bringing Nigerian sports and culture far beyond our shores and creating avenues not only for the exchange of talent and skills but also for global exposure.
“We are particularly proud that this partnership is being launched at a time when the relationship between our two countries is stronger than ever
“This MOU represents a bold and visionary step to open a representative office that will serve as a bridge, linking Nigerian football, particularly the Nigerian Premier Football League, NPFL, with the biggest economy in the world.
“The NPFL has long been a symbol of the passion and potential within Nigerian football, and now, with this new marketing strategy the new NPFL board under the initiative of the NPFL Chairman Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye and our company, we are bringing that passion to the heart of China’s thriving football atmosphere. China is an emerging football hub, and the NPFL will not only benefit from this partnership but will also contribute to the development of football in this great country
“The football atmosphere in China awaits the NPFL, and with this MoU, we are ensuring that Nigerian football can shine on the international stage better”, he said.
