The organisers of the November 11th
novelty match in honour of the Edo State Governor-Elect, Sen Monday Okpeblolo
and his Deputy, Rt. Dennis Idahosa, have announced the partnership of Spires
MEDIA and A&K Construction Ltd as official sponsors of the match.
Spires MEDIA is the official sponsor of the Match Jerseys while A&K are
taking care of the match logistics.
Making this disclosure on Sunday in Benin City , the spokesman of the
organisers, Frank Ilaboya, commended the management of both organisations for
teaming up “with us on this great and noble venture.”
Spires MEDIA are the organisers of Nigeria’s foremost 5-Aside Football
Tournament while A&K Constructions are the leaders in the industry.
“Yes, partners and sponsors have started rolling in as we put finishing touches
to the much anticipated Novelty Match,” Mr Ilaboya explained.
“We re excited to announce that Spires MEDIA and A&K Construction Limited
have teamed up with us as we expect more individuals and corporate concerns to
key in.”
The one time
Chairman of Edo State Football Association further explained that the idea
behind the novelty match was to usher in the new administration of Sen. Monday
Okpeblolo in grand style and also to signal the revival of sports in the state.
The
spokesperson of Spires Media, who are currently organising award-winning
5-Aside Football Tournament in Lagos State, Akin Odunsi, explained what
informed their support.
“We are into grassroots sports development and talents discovery and this
novelty match resonates with our vision hence we decided to key in.
“We are also excited about the calibre of the organisers like Frank Ilaboya, a
household name and one of the most respected names in the sports industry in
Nigeria. With people like him spearheading this, we cannot but key in.
“The
jerseys we are providing are customized and of the highest quality you can get
anywhere in the world,” Mr Odunsi added.
For A&K Construction Limited, the novelty match offers a unique opportunity
to “showcase our quality work to the general public,” according to Sam El
Halaby, the Edo State Manager of the Company
“This
novelty match offers us the unique opportunity to showcase our quality work as
well as to announce that we are ready to support the new Government in anyway
we can.”
He added: “I understand that the new administration is eager to use sports as a
tool to empower the teaming youths of Edo State and we are so much interested
in this as well.”
The Managing Director of the Company, Elie Chidiac, picks the story from there.
“It has always been our interest to invest in any community we work and this
has always stood us out.
“Edo State remains one of our big business area and we are readily available to
support any venture that will benefit the generality of the people.
“I also want to commend the organisers of the match for the wonderful
initiative.”
The novelty
match which comes up on November 11,2024 at the iconic Samuel Ogbemudia
Stadium, Benin, will be between AKPAKOMIZA X1 and select ex-internationals.
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