Nigeria Professional Football League champions Enyimba on Wednesday confirmed that a sponsorship deal with Stake.com (the world’s leading cryptocurrency casino and sportsbook) has been reached to become the club’s primary shirt sponsor.
According to the statement on the club’s website, the multi-year partnership will see the Stake logo featured prominently on Enyimba’s jerseys, digital platforms and across the Enyimba Stadium. It will also feature on hospitality, ticketing and other marketing rights.
The partnership with Stake, who are also partners of English Premier League side, Everton, will begin this season.
Reacting to the deal, Enyimba’s chairman and FIFA ambassador, Kanu Nwankwo, expressed his excitement.
“We are thrilled to welcome Stake.com as our new shirt sponsor. This is a historic moment for Enyimba as we join forces with a global brand that shares our vision and values. We look forward to a fruitful and long-lasting relationship that will benefit both parties and our fans.”
Stake.com’s Akhil Sarin, Director of Acquisition, also commented on the partnership, saying, “We are proud to partner with Enyimba, the Nigerian champions and one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Africa. We are impressed by Enyimba’s achievements and ambitions, and we are confident that together we can reach new heights and create memorable experiences for our customers and supporters.”
Stake.com offers a wide range of casino games and sports betting options to its millions of users worldwide.
Its flagship sports associations include partnerships with Everton, Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake and the UFC, with ambassadors like global superstar Drake, Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero and UFC champions Israel Adesanya and Alexa Grasso in its roster.