Photos: La Liga, LMC seal partnership pact in Nigeria
A delegation of the Spanish League, La Liga Board arrived Abuja, Nigeria today to seal a partnership pact with the League Management Company (LMC). The two Bodies signed a memorandum of understanding for a partnership that will cover exchange of knowledge, trainings for Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Club Coaches and Administrators, La Liga and NPFL Clubs’ exchanges, marketing, commercial, promotional activities and Youth Development.
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LMC splash Super Eagles with dollars after Niger rout.
For their impressive display against Niger on January 18, 2016, the League Management Company (LMC) has presented a cash gift of $10,000 to the home-based Super Eagles. Recall that the squad, thrashed their neighbours 4-1 at the beginning of their CHAN 2016 campaign.
The presentation was made at a dinner organised by the Nigerian Chancery in Rwanda, the 2nd Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
“The LMC, club owners and all the stake holders of the league appreciate your excellent display tonight (Monday). We are proud of the team. You guys have been good ambassadors of the league and I have been mandated to present this cash as reward for your hard work,” The chairman of the LMC, Shehu Dikko said.
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NIGERIA LEAGUE SEALS N5.4B TV RIGHTS DEAL
Good news for Nigerian football fans, most especially those who have been itching to watch the Nigerian League matches regularly. You know it used to be once in a week, come year 2015, Nigerians would have the privilege of seeing six matches per week.
The Nigeria League has sealed a lucrative 4-year television rights deal believed to be worth N5.4 billion with sports television station, Super sports. Confirming the news, Chairman, League Management Company, Nduka Irabor says it would go a long way in changing the league.
"Happier days are ahead, this contract has also seen Supersport assuring that Nigerians who are working with them will have their jobs secured at least till 2019."
He also added that unlike before where sponsors have looked the other way, there would be more money in the league, beginning from the new season, Supersports would also be giving the league $2 million (N323 million) per year.