ELEGEBELEYE DESERVES RECOGNITION AND COMPENSATION FOR HIS ROLE IN NPFL SPONSORSHIP DEAL

Now that the first $1 million from the EURO WATCH Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) sponsorship deal has reportedly been released, with each of the 20 NPFL clubs receiving ₦15 million, attention should also be given to the man credited with bringing the sponsorship deal to the league.

Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, the former NPFL Chairman who was among the members of the NFF Board that was ousted, deserves recognition for his role in attracting the sponsor to the league.

While the distribution of funds to the 20 clubs is a welcome development, it is equally important to acknowledge the contributions of administrators whose efforts help secure financial partnerships for Nigerian football.

If Elegbeleye’s role in bringing EURO WATCH on board is established, the relevant football authorities should consider an appropriate form of recognition and compensation for his contribution.

Football administration should not only celebrate the benefits of successful deals; it should also acknowledge the people whose efforts helped make those deals possible.

Recognising such contributions would send a positive message to future administrators that their efforts in securing sponsorships and growing the league will not go unnoticed.

Ohis Asein

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