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Ex-Super Eagles, Falcons stars grace NB Plc, NFF partnership kickoff

By Chuks Nwanne
17 February 2018   |   2:10 am
The Nigerian Breweries Plc and the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) recently held a colourful ceremony in Lagos to officially kick off their historic multimillion Naira partnership, which will have Star Lager and Amstel Malta as official alcoholic and malt beverages of the National Football Teams of Nigeria.

Segun Odegbami and Daniel Amokachi at the event

The Nigerian Breweries Plc and the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) recently held a colourful ceremony in Lagos to officially kick off their historic multimillion Naira partnership, which will have Star Lager and Amstel Malta as official alcoholic and malt beverages of the National Football Teams of Nigeria.

Present at the event were some of Nigeria’s most accomplished male and female National Team ex-players, including famed USA ‘94 World Cup team members, midfielders Garba Lawal and Mutiu Adepoju, Goalkeeper Peter Rufai, as well as Samson Siasia, Daniel Amokachi and Augustine Eguavoen, the last three also having served as National Team coaches since retirement from football.

Also in attendance at the event were former Super Falcons players Anne Chiejine and Okunwa Igunbor, as well as former captains of the Super Eagles from the 80’s and 90’s, Segun Odegbami and Henry Nwosu.

The two Nigerian Breweries brands will be providing support to National Team players and coaching crews, as well as offering premium enjoyment to passionate football fans that will be cheering the teams during and after their matches.

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