Julius OkorieDetermined to raise the standard of the Nigerian league and create a platform for exchange of ideas, the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL), has entered into agreement with Spanish La Liga Club Sevilla.
Primebusiness.africa reports that this partnership comes as part of Sevilla FC’s “World Club Alliance Program” and entails the provision of advisory support, particularly in areas of training coaches and nurturing of young Nigerian talents, by the Spanish club on behalf of the NPFL.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelPresident of Sevilla FC, José María del Nido Carrasco, expressed enthusiasm about the club’s collaboration with the Nigerian elite league, emphasising its potential to bolster the club’s presence in Africa.
“We are very happy to be able to work with the Nigerian Professional League. Sevilla FC is convinced that this alliance can help NPFL clubs to continue improving and encourage the development of youth players. It is a new decisive step in our internationalization process and will help our brand to continue to grow in Africa, in a country like Nigeria from which we are receiving a lot of support after the signing of Chidera Ejuke”, he enthused
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Reacting to the new partnership, NPFL chairman, Gbenga Elegbeleye described the deal as a win-win project for both parties. He highlighted the potential for the best players from the Nigeria Youth League to receive training opportunities at Sevilla FC.
“We have 20 clubs in the Nigerian Premier League, and they all have their own youth academies. I know the history and track record of Sevilla FC. This is a very good club which has won trophies in Spain and Europe for many years.
“I feel that, with their development strategy and their youth development programme, Nigeria can benefit. We believe that the best players in the Nigeria Youth League will be able to come here every season to train. With your help and training, when they return, they can become better players. We also have a training agreement for our coaches that will be positive for us. It is a win-win arrangement for everyone in the NPFL”, he submitted
Sevilla FC’s recent signing of Chidera Ejuke, a Nigerian winger, and the reports surrounding their interest in Kelechi Iheanacho is a testimony to the growing ties between the club and Nigerian football.
La Liga 2024/2025 seasons kicks off August 18, 2024 just as the new NPFL season begins August 31, 2024 with Champions Rangers international opening shop with newly promoted El-Kanami Warriors.
Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.
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