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NPFL Unveils Prostar Sports as Official Match Ball
Matches of the second stanza of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) would be played with the official match balls produced by Prostar Sports.
This followed the delivery of the first batch of the match balls from Prostar Sports to the NPFL earlier this week.
Speaking on the development, NPFL Chairman, Gbenga Elegbeleye noted that negotiations for the partnership dragged beyond the first stanza because both parties, including the NPFL investment partners, GTI Assets Management wanted to ensure a thorough understanding of obligations of all parties.
“Ideally, the official match balls would have been introduced at the start of the season but we wanted to ensure that we got a ball that is of very high standard.
“There was an issue of ensuring that the balls met international football competition standards so our players wont get used to playing sub-standard balls.
“So, we had lots of going forth and back until we were satisfied with what they were bringing to the table”, Elegbeleye clarified.
Paul Maduakor, the CEO of Prostar Sports expressed delight at finally getting the deal over the line, describing the negotiation process as very meticulous.
“It is a major breakthrough for us at Prostar Sports, a proudly Nigerian brand keying into President Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda to produce and supply sporting equipment of international standard for the NPFL, the biggest league in Africa”, declared Maduakor.
Maduakor added that “doing business with the NPFL allows us to contribute to the growth of local talent and elevate the professional football experience in the country”.
A brand literature of the ball describes it as the pinnacle of Prostar Sports International dedication to quality, innovation, and performance.
The size 5 ball is crafted with diamond-pattern soft-touch thermal bonded PU leather, ensuring exceptional durability, control, and a premium feel for players.
The ball features a micro-shell coated butyl bladder, providing superior air retention and consistent shape, even under intense match and weather conditions.
The design is said to incorporate 32 panels, delivering aerodynamic stability and precision during gameplay.
It has a weight of 400-430 grams, a bounce range of 1.1-1.4 meters, and engineered to meet the needs of professional-level football.
Maduakor emphasised that the ball complies with FIFA Regulated International Match Standards, ensuring it is suitable for competitive play at the highest level.
He assured the NPFL that “this exceptional combination of advanced materials, meticulous craftsmanship, and adherence to international standards guarantees a ball that enhances performance, durability, and consistency, providing players with an unparalleled match experience”.
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Nigeria Customs Service eye Africa Club Championship title– CGC Adeniyi
Joel Ajayi
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), CGC Adewale Adeniyi MFR has expressed confidence in the volleyball team as they prepare to compete in the upcoming Africa Club Championship.
The tournament is billed for 1st to 14th April, 2025 at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Package B in Abuja.
Addressing journalists on Sunday, Adeniyi highlighted both the responsibilities of hosting and the team’s determination to excel.
He said the team earned its place as participants following their triumph at the 2024 CGC Volleyball Premier League.
The Customs boss said, “ As the defending champions of the CGC Volleyball Premier League, the NCS team has earned its place in the prestigious continental competition.
“We are trying to put our team in a good condition; they just returned from a training tour, which served as tone-up matches, the team did excellently well recording win in all their matches.
“I want to believe we are ready. Nigeria is hosting to win.”
The CGC assured that all necessary support and motivation are being provided to the team.
Confident in their abilities, he expressed optimism that they would surpass their performance from four years ago.
He said, “If you can all recall, we finished fourth place at the 2021 African Club Championship narrowly losing out in the third place match. It was painful but the players did their best.
“With the motivation given to the team, I am optimistic they’ll surpass their previous records and make the country proud”.
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