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Founder and Chairman of United Financial institution of Africa, Tony Elumelu, is contemplating the prospect of buying a Nigerian soccer membership, as reported by Soccernet.ng.
The continuing struggles of groups within the Nigeria Premier Soccer League have sparked discussions throughout the Nigerian soccer neighborhood, with non-public membership possession rising as a possible answer.
In response to this, Nigerian lawyer Adedayo Mustapha proposed that main companies in Nigeria ought to think about buying league golf equipment as a part of their company social accountability (CSR) efforts. This transfer, he steered, may inject wholesome competitors into the league.
“Can we get the President and Ministry of Sport to weigh in on the large companies in Nigeria to purchase not less than one league membership as a part of CSR? Think about dangote buys Kano pillars, BUA buys Kwara United, elumelu acquires rivers United, geregu takes over 3sc. Think about the competitors” wrote Adedayo Mustapha on his X (previously Twitter account)
Can we get the President and Ministry of Sport to weigh in on the large companies in Nigeria to purchase not less than one league membership as a part of CSR? Think about dangote buys Kano pillars, BUA buys Kwara United, elumelu acquires rivers United, geregu takes over 3sc. Think about the competitors https://t.co/faKwzRXCpI
— Adedayo Mustapha (@LawyerDayo) April 8, 2024
Elumelu, in response to Mustapha’s proposal, confirmed that Sports activities Minister John Enoh has mentioned the concept with him, and they’re exploring its feasibility.
“It is a promising idea. Sports activities Minister Senator John Enoh is already exploring this risk and has engaged me in discussions. We’re at present assessing its viability,” Elumelu stated.
It is a good thought 👍🏽.
The Sports activities Minister, Senator John Enoh @OwanEnoh, is already considering alongside this line and has approached me and we’re already evaluating viability. https://t.co/egXKD12RPC
— Tony O. Elumelu, CFR (@TonyOElumelu) April 8, 2024
The Nigerian league is at present in its second section, with groups like Enugu Rangers, Lobi Stars, Remo Stars, and reigning NPFL champions Enyimba FC vying for the title.
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Ayomide Oguntimehin
Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports activities journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a confirmed monitor document in conducting interviews with Tremendous Eagles stars corresponding to William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Brilliant Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and plenty of others. He has additionally made a big impression in breaking switch information tales.
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