As the Super Eagles gear up for Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2022, the official communications partner of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), MTN Nigeria, has restated its confidence in the ability of the team to go all the way and win the ultimate prize.
The AFCON tournament commences on Sunday, January 9, 2022 in Cameroon.
Cheering the Super Eagles, Olutokun Toriola, the chief executive officer, MTN Nigeria, commended the players and coaching crew for qualifying for the biggest football tournament in Africa and reiterated the brand’s support.
“As a company, we are committed to supporting Nigerian’s passions and are confident that our Super Eagles will do the nation proud. We stand proudly with fellow Nigerians in full support of the team because ‘This is Naija Where Football Lives’,” said Toriola.
The CEO will join the Federal Government delegation to Cameroon led by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Others expected to be part of the special delegation include the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila, the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare among others.
The delegation is expected to leave for Cameroon on Monday, January 10, 2022, ahead of Nigeria’s first AFCON 2022 game against Egypt the next day in Garoua.
On September 2, 2021, MTN Nigeria signed a three-year multi-million naira partnership deal with the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and was announced as the official communications partner for the Super Eagles and other National Teams.
According to Olukotun Toriola, at the signing ceremony, “Through this partnership, MTN is building a sustainable legacy of support, collaboration and exciting soccer experiences for Nigerians,” he said.
MTN Nigeria will be unveiling a series of activities in the coming days to thrill Nigerians during the AFCON.