A deep look into club football in the country reveals that poor funding is mainly responsible for why these clubs are finding it difficult to match other nations.
It is a known fact that unless the private sector decides to inject its energy and funds into sports in Nigeria, we will continue to operate on the abysmal level we are in now. Football, which seems to see the bulk of funding, is even losing out because state governments, who are finding it difficult to pay the minimum wage to civil servants, own most of the club sides.
Thousands of students across the state who thronged the Teslim Balogun stadium in Lagos to witness the final match were entertained with delightful football skills and refreshed with Chivita 100% fruit juice by brand ambassadors. Some of the students took out time to enquire about the Chivita 100% “JuiceBall” campaign which they had seen and heard about. Staff of Chi Ltd were on hand to answer all their questions in an engaging and exciting way.
For Shola Olaogun, a student of Onitolo Grammar School, Surulere Lagos, He thanked the management of Chi Limited for also identifying with the Lagos State Principals’ Cup and the opportunity it brings. “By identifying with the Principals’ Cup Chivita 100% fruit juice encourages us to excel and not settle for less than the best” he added.
According to Chi Limited’s Head of Marketing, Probal Bhattacharya, “for us at Chi Limited, we recognize the power of sports for social good. Our support for sports in Nigeria is predicated on its hugely positive impact on development goals including improving health, education and community cohesion as well as communicate important messages to a range of different audiences. Through our flagship brand Chivita 100% fruit juice, we shall continue to offer refreshment and nourishment necessary for youth development and sports”
Chivita 100% produced from the finest collection of local and imported fruits, and squeezed into affordable packs, Chivita 100% fruit juice comes with no added sugar, no colour or preservatives and is available in six variants; Real Orange, Real Apple, Real Pineapple, Red Grape, Orange Pineapple & Orange Mango and in 1 litre, 315ml and 200ml pack sizes.
Anthony Nlebem
