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NPFL, Hunan Galaxy Global Trade Sign MoU To Promote Nigeria League in China

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8 months ago

October 3, 2024

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 as well as to drive investors.

This was confirmed during the contract signing ceremony on Wednesday, October 2, in Abuja, with a representative of Hunan Galaxy Global Trade 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 what we are trying to do is 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.

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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja

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3 hours ago

June 7, 2025

The Gleamer

The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.

In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.

The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.

However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”

Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.

Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.

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