Enyimba International has secured a two-year N100m worth sponsorship deal with one of the leading airlines in Nigeria, United Nigeria Arline.
Speaking at the official signing at the Corporate Office of the Airline, Enyimba Int’l Chairman, Nwankwo Kanu said the Airline has set the pace in uniting the people.
He noted that the club wants to change the narrative in Nigerian football by motivating the players to achieve maximum results.
Kanu said: “United Nigeria Airlines has set the pace in uniting Nigerians with their services using the most uniting factor, football.
“I hope other airlines in the country can emulate this as it is very vital for the clubs and our league considering what has happened to Sunshine Stars FC and others recently.
“In Enyimba we are trying our best to change the narrative and this deal is very key to the way we are moving as the news has delighted the team especially propelling and motivating our players to give their best for ultimate result.”
Earlier, The founder and Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Professor Obiora Okonkwo said that…” As a proud supporter of the Aba-based football club, the rebranding efforts have soared to a new heights with this collaboration
“It’s a relationship we expect to grow bigger and better with time. So this is the starting point and i hope they will benefit from it through air travels and other areas we may commonly agree that would be of their need and it is an initial two year period.
“Football is a factor that unites the Nigerian people regardless of tribe, state of origin. So in our Corporate Social Responsibility, we see that as an important thing that we should identify with.
“It is a significant honour for United Nigeria Airlines to become the official kit sponsor of Enyimba Football Club based in Aba, Abia State”. Okonkwo said.
In the same vein, Kanu Nwankwo (Papilo) however, condemned the attack on Sunshine football club saying…” The attack is not something to write home about
“United Nigeria Airlines have come in and we expect other philanthropists to emulate the United Nigeria Airlines.
Sportsbeep 