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NPFL, Hunan Galaxy Global Trade Sign MoU To Promote Nigeria League in China
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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Flamingos’ Historic World Cup Feat Draws Musawa’s Commendation
Joel Ajayi
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The Flamingos defeated Japan 2-1 in Saturday’s final at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat to claim Nigeria’s first title in the competition and make history as the first African nation to win the tournament.
Awawu Bashiru gave Nigeria the lead in the 39th minute before Oluebube Umejiaku extended the advantage two minutes after the restart. Japan’s Fuki Ito reduced the deficit in the 80th minute, but the Nigerian girls held on to secure a memorable victory.
In a congratulatory message was signed by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Minister, Nneka Ikem Anibeze on Sunday in Abuja, Musawa described the achievement as a defining moment for Nigeria and a significant milestone for African women’s football, attributing the success to the team’s resilience, talent and determination.
“This is more than a trophy. It is a story of young Nigerian girls who refused to give up, who rose after defeat, and who carried the hopes of a continent to the top of the world,” she said.
The Minister noted that the Flamingos had broken new ground by becoming the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria also became the first African country to win both the men’s and women’s U-17 World Cup titles.
The team further achieved another remarkable feat by becoming the first side in the competition’s history to lose its opening match and eventually emerge champions.
Despite suffering a 2-1 defeat to Poland in their opening group-stage encounter, the Flamingos recovered impressively, recording six consecutive victories to lift the trophy.
Musawa particularly praised Umejiaku, who claimed the tournament’s Golden Ball award as the best player, and Bashiru for their crucial contributions in the final.
She also commended the entire squad for their discipline, teamwork and determination throughout the competition.
According to her, the victory demonstrates the creativity, courage and excellence of Nigerian youths on the global stage.
The Minister reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to celebrating and promoting the achievements and inspiring stories of young Nigerians who continue to bring honour to the country.
“Our girls have shown the world what Nigeria is made of. We celebrate you today, and we will continue to stand with you,” she added.
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