Lead betting company Bet9ja has revealed a major partnership with the current NPFL champions, Remo Stars, as the club aims to become the first Nigerian team since Enyimba in 2004 to secure the CAF Champions League title.
This partnership signifies a substantial investment in Nigerian football, as Remo Stars prepares to defend its league title while also pursuing continental success.
From a grassroots academy in Ikenne to winning the NPFL trophy in the 2024/25 season, Remo Stars have showcased the potential of youth-driven football. With Bet9ja’s financial support, the club is now setting its sights on an even more ambitious objective.
“Football is the heart of many young people in Nigeria,” stated Jennifer Olatunji, Senior Marketing Manager at Bet9ja.
“Our investment in Remo Stars is a means of supporting local talent and fostering a world-class future for Nigerian football and its emerging stars.”
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The partnership goes beyond football, as Bet9ja is also supporting Moses Itauma, a boxing prodigy already considered a future world heavyweight champion. The company’s dual investment in both the Ikenne-based club and the young boxer demonstrates a broader commitment to cultivating homegrown talent.
Remo Stars’ ascent from academy to NPFL champions has been extraordinary, founded on the development of young Nigerian players rather than a heavy reliance on imports. This philosophy aligns seamlessly with Bet9ja’s vision of establishing sustainable pathways for Nigerian sporting excellence.
The CAF Champions League poses the ultimate challenge for Remo Stars, with no Nigerian club having claimed the continental trophy since Enyimba’s consecutive victories in 2003 and 2004. The 21-year drought has been a source of frustration for Nigerian football, despite the nation’s abundant talent pool.
Bet9ja’s involvement aims to tackle the systemic issues that have hindered Nigerian football, including financial instability, insufficient infrastructure, and the early exodus of talent.
