The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) board has entered into partnership with a leading sports management company, Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML), to organise the NPFL All-Star Game at the end of the ongoing season.
Speaking at the contract signing ceremony in Abuja yesterday, the Chairman of the NPFL board, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, expressed excitement about the initiative which he said was another bold step towards uplifting the profile of the league.
“This is another step towards elevating the league’s profile and creating a more engaging and entertaining atmosphere for fans, players, and the private sector. We are constantly exploring ways to involve more people in the development of the league, and innovative ideas like this will contribute to its growth.
“We’re thrilled to have Nilayo Sports Management Limited partnering with us to make this happen.”
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On his part, Chairman of Nilayo, Hon. Bukola Olopade, praised the NPFL board for their efforts in advancing the league, citing improvements in officiating and competitive play.
“We’re excited to be part of this project. “We’ve witnessed underdog teams winning away games and the overall progress of the league, and this event will undoubtedly draw even more attention to the NPFL.
Nilayo also announced that celebrity coaches, including Ayo Makun, Ali Baba, and Basketmouth from the South, would be joined by northern celebrities who would be announced soon to spice up the event.
“We are also planning to have Burna Boy and Davido perform at the event, which we believe will attract millennial, Gen Z, and Generation Alpha. Our goal is to create excitement around the league and encourage more private sector involvement,” Olopade added.
Meanwhile, the All-Star Game is going to feature 22 players from the North and 22 from the South, with two coaches from each zone.
While each player will get N1m appearance fees, each of the coaches would take home N2m as appearance fees.
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