By Okechukwu Onuegbu
Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) has successfully secured a partnership agreement with Innoson Motors, Nigeria's first indigenous automobile manufacturing company.
The partnership, which was confirmed at the second round of the 2024 Nigeria Beach Soccer League ongoing at Nnewi, Anambra State, would help to ensure the grassroots and indigenous growth of beach soccer in the country.
Speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Innoson Motors, Chief Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma who attended the opening games and performed the ceremonial kick off, affirmed his love and support for the game.
On his part, the coordinator of the league, Mr Mahmud Hadejia disclosed that the essence of the partnership was to promote indigenous content.
"The partnership is to ensure continuous development of Beach Soccer while promoting indigenous content and manufacturers in Nigeria," he added.