‘The Fanfest’ which has successfully provided a platform for the teeming football fans and brands in Nigeria to connect, engage, and create measurable consumer feedback in the last one year has been endorsed by the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), the apex local football league regulator in Nigeria as the accredited fan zone platform for the 2025/26 league season.
Owned by Oracle Experience Limited, The Fanfest debuted in 2024 as a vibrant gathering for thousands of football enthusiasts on NPFL matchdays. It quickly established itself as the premier destination for fans to share the excitement of Nigerian football outside the stadium—blending live match screenings with music, entertainment, culture, and community.
With this endorsement, The Fanfest has secured the rights from the NPFL to host official fan zones across selected cities, covering 20 matchdays in the upcoming season. “This partnership underscores the league’s commitment to bringing football closer to its supporters while expanding the matchday experience beyond the stadium gates”, a statement said.
Felix King Eiremiokhae, CEO of Oracle Experience, in the statement, highlighted how the approval strengthens the company’s mission to enrich fan engagement through world-class experiences.
He said, “By blending Naija Football, Naija Beats, and Naija Lifestyle, The Fanfest delivers an authentic, all-in-one celebration of the game and its culture—transforming every match day into a festival of sport, music, and community.”
At the recently held NPFL Annual General Meeting, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, Chairman of the NPFL, described the landmark collaboration with Oracle Experience—Nigeria’s leading experiential marketing company and promoters of The Fanfest:
“Indeed, the partnership with Oracle in matchday fan zone activations across key cities hosting NPFL clubs and fixtures aligns with our matrix of innovation and growth through private sector collaboration.”
According to Eiremiokhae, “The Fanfest will provide brands with unique opportunities to connect with thousands of fans at every fan zone. It will also create avenues for measurable consumer feedback and relatable results, ensuring that activations translate into impactful engagement.”
Beyond football, The Fanfest serves as a hub of connection, culture, and celebration,
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