According to the NFF, by the agreement, Carloha will also support the development of football in the country.
At the official signing ceremony attended by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko; NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau; the CEO of Carloha, Mr. Liang Long; Carloha’s Managing Director, Mr. Sola Adigun, and some members of the NFF executive committee, Dikko, praised the NFF and Carloha for coming into a relationship that is certain to work wonders for the Nigeria game.
He said: “The NSC is happy for the NFF and Carloha coming into this relationship, and we believe it will open more doors for corporate bodies to seek partnership with sports federations in the country.”
The CEO of Carloha, Mr. Long described the partnership as auspicious, saying the company is determined to drive the Super Eagles to overtake their opponents and qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, as a priority project.
“Football is the most popular sport in the world. The Super Eagles is the best team in Africa and we are happy to have the opportunity to support Nigerian football, as the best car company in Nigeria.”
The Managing Director of Carloha Nigeria, Mr. Sola Adigun, expressed enthusiasm about the initiative, stating that the partnership aims to have a long-lasting impact on football’s growth by providing essential support to grassroots and professional football projects and programmes.
“At Carloha, we believe in investing in the future of sports development in Nigeria, especially supporting our National Teams. This partnership with the NFF is a step towards strengthening the game of football, by ensuring that players and teams receive the necessary support to excel on both local and international stages,” he said.
Also speaking at the event, NFF President, Alhaji Gusau, highlighted the significance of private sector involvement in sports development. “We are excited to welcome Carloha on board as a key partner in our mission to elevate Nigeria football. With their support, we can further develop programmes that will benefit our teams and the millions of football lovers across the country,” he said.
NFF gets Carloha Nigeria as official automobile partner for national teams
NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko (second from left), and NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau (second from right), flanked by CEO, Carloha Nigeria, Liang Long (left) and Managing Director, Shola Adigun, during the sponsorship signing ceremony in Lagos…yesterday.
