Enyimba FC sign two year sponsorship deal with United Nigeria Airlines

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NPFL defending champions, Enyimba have announced a groundbreaking two year sponsorship deal with United Nigeria Airlines as oficially confirmed by the club with the deal set to take effect immediately, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

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The club made this known through their verified X account with the post: "We are pleased to announce a two year sponsorship deal with United Nigeria Airlines".

The Official signing of the dotted lines took place at the Corporate Office of United Nigeria Airlines at Plot C2A Garden Avenue GRA, Enugu , Enugu State.

Speaking at the agreement signing ceremony in Enugu, the Chairman of the Enyimba FC, Nwankwo Kanu, popularly known as Papilo, expressed his joy over the deal.

Kanu applauded the Chairman of the Airline, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo for appreciating the sacrifice Enyimba FC had made for the country internationally.

“Today is a special day, Enyimba FC clocked 24 year before I came in as chairman. So for the people of Abia State, His Excellency, Gov. Alex Otti, the staff, the club and the league, we really appreciate the sponsorship.

“The United Nigeria Airline is to unite everybody and football is one of the biggest tools to unite Nigeria,” he said.

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Kanu said that the United Nigeria Airline had come to help Enyimba, adding that other airlines could also help Nigerian football development.

“Coming to Enyimba FC which is one of the biggest football clubs in Africa is to show that things are getting much better.

“It is not going to be easy for us but with what is happening today, Enyimba will return to the top,” he assured.

 

By Olaleye Oluwadamilola