The champions of the Nigeria Professional Football League are the most successful club in the country since the turn of the millennium.
United Nigeria Airways and Enyimba FC of Aba, Abia State have officially signed a two-year sponsorship deal worth N100 million, Soccernet.ng reported.
This strategic deal was made possible by Arsenal great Nwankwo Kanu, former Super Eagles captain and current Chairman of Enyimba International FC.
The agreement, signed at the airline’s headquarters in Enugu on Friday, includes provisions for the use of the airline’s branded T-shirts and other materials by Enyimba FC players.
Additionally, the airline will take care of your team’s transportation needs and meet other essential requirements.
Kan Yu showed on the official program
“Can you believe it?” We are proud to promote the partnership between Enyimba FC ⚽️ and United Nigeria Airlines. Thank you Professor Obiola Okonkwo for the warm welcome to Enugu 🇳🇬 and we look forward to working together to improve football transport for players and teams. ”
KAN U believe this? Proud to help facilitate this partnership between Enyimba FC ⚽️ and United Nigeria Airlines.Thank you Prof Obiora Okonkwo for a great welcome in Enugu 🇳🇬 and we hope to do some good works together to improve the players and team transportation for football pic.twitter.com/Lk4VUDJ2r5
— Kanu Nwankwo (@papilokanu) December 9, 2023
Professor. United Nigeria Airways Chairman Obiola Okonkwo has expressed his attraction to Enyimba FC, citing the club’s links with the legendary Kanu Wankwo as a key factor.
Mr. Okonkwo highlighted the alignment between the airline’s slogan, “Flight to Unity,” and the unifying force of football in Nigeria.
He emphasized that soccer is a powerful force that transcends states, tribes, and religions, and considered soccer an important element of corporate social responsibility.
“Football is one of those things that always creates an emotional connection and gives us joy when we play it. In terms of corporate social responsibility, we see that as an important thing to empathize with. But we didn’t find it.” ” There is no one better suited to work with the King himself, Papilo (Kanu Wankwo).
“The happiest moment of my life had to do with the Super Eagles. It was in Atlanta in 1996.”
“Unfortunately, the saddest moment in my life was again associated with the Super Eagles. It was the day in 1994 when the USA lost the match against Italy.” I just finished watching the game in Atlanta. He does it 50 times because it refreshes him. Especially in the semi-finals, the focus was on Kanu.
“I will go with the players wherever they want to go.It may not be important for this occasion, but for the joy of this time, the members of this team will be involved in the lives and well-being of Nigerians. I am not willing to pay for services for which I am responsible because I have contributed so much to the.”
Enyimba are the reigning champions of the Nigeria Professional League, led to the title by former Super Eagles and Ajax winger George Finidi.
