As part of its effort aimed at supporting the cashless Nigeria initiative, MasterCard, official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, is running a consumer promotion that will bring all the action and excitement of the Champions League into the hearts of Nigerians.
The promo which debuted in Nigeria in 2001 provides MasterCard cardholders an opportunity to win the four tuickets to watch the 2013 Champions League final live in London at the legendary wembley Stadium.
Omokehinde Ojomuyide, Vice President and Area Business Head West Africa MasterCard, revealed while annoncing the promotion, that in addition to the four tickets to watch the final, there are another 500 double tickets to watch the game at the exclusive fan viewing event in Lagos.
“To enter the competition, all a cardholder has to do is use his or her debit MasterCard; the more they use their debit MasterCard card the more the chances they have of winning,” she said.
Explaining the purpose for building exciting experiences around the fotball contest for Nigerians, Ojomuyide said: “Nigeria is very important to MasterCard and is the hub of MasterCard in sub Sahara Africa.
“The Nigerian government has taken bold and progressive steps to encourage cashless transactions, which aligns with our vision of a ‘World beyond Cash.’
According to her, “the passion of Nigerians for football is tremendous and that is why MasterCard is committed to giving its card holders an unforgetable football experience this year.” This event is one of the many incentives we have in store for Nigerians in support of the cashless drive,” she added.
Nigerains were treated to an evening of fun and excitement in Lagos during the UEFA Champions League 2012 final fan viewing experience hosted by MasterCard. This year’s event promises to be no different, MasterCard assures
