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Tingo group Boosts 2023 Federation Cup with 200m, as NFF signs first agreement
A 78 year old prestigious oldest Federation Cup competition, on Thursday, got a massive boost when the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Tingo group signed a partnership agreement to sponsor the oldest cup, in the history of the country, with sum of 200million Naira.
The agreement was signed at the NFF headquarters in Abuja, where NFF and Tingo organization vowed to bring more development to the Nigeria’s football.
While speaking, the NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, said that the Federation will leave no stone unturned to ensure growth and development of the round leather game in the country.
According to him, as we aware, this will be the first sponsorship deal for this board and by the grace of God, more are still coming.
“Tingo is a global media organization and we are lucky to partner with them, it’s a big plus for us and we shall do our best to maintain the relationship.”
Speaking on the number of years to sponsor the FA Cup: “The main agreement in next year but they are supporting us with sum of 200million naira.
He said: “Securing sponsorship is not easy, we took our time to get the best, we don’t want to have sponsor that will default, and we find Tingo group worthy.”
In his regards, the Chief Operating officer COO of Tingo Group, Peter Owokolo, thanked NFF for what they are doing for the growth of football in Nigeria, and vowed to join NFF achieve more growth.
“At Tingo, we are committed to overall development of football.”
He congratulated the Under- 20 boys that just beat Argentina in their own country.
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World Athletics, AFN Set for Press Conference Ahead of Abuja City International Half Marathon
Joel Ajayi
With only 10 days remaining before the commencement of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, the organising committee has confirmed that the World Press Conference for the marathon will hold on friday, 5th December, where officials from World Athletics, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), event partners, and other distinguished dignitaries are expected to be in attendance.
It was stated that the briefing will highlight final race arrangements, athlete participation, technical details, safety measures, and other relevant information for the international and local sporting communities.
The organisers also announced that media accreditation has officially opened, encouraging journalists, photographers, broadcasters, and digital media practitioners to apply through the designated online link:
👉 https://forms.gle/CiNHAv4RDw3Eh5Rj7
They emphasised that early accreditation would ensure seamless processing ahead of the event.
The PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon is projected to attract top-tier competitors and deliver a world-class road-running spectacle, reinforcing Abuja’s growing reputation as a hub for major international sporting events.
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