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AFCON 2013: Guinness Supports Eagles Victory Campaign
As the Super Eagles of Nigeria prepare for the 2013 African Cup of Nations tournament in South Africa, Guinness Nigeria Plc has unveiled activities to support the team to emerge victorious at the tournament next year.
The campaign “Fly with the Eagles” identifies with love and passion Nigerians share for football and the team’s aspiration to make Nigerians proud at the 2013 AFCON games.
The Managing Director, Guinness Nigeria Plc, Mr Seni Adetu, said Guinness is proud to associate with the Super Eagles over the years.
He noted that the company is at the centre of galvanising support from millions of Nigerian fans.
“Guinness Nigeria is keeping faith with the Super Eagles. We believed that the team is not just made up of the eleven players on the pitch but also includes the 170 million people cheering their team on. As a company and a football-loving brand, we are convinced that we have what it takes to succeed at this year’s outing.”
Also speaking, the Marketing and Innovation Director of Guinness Nigeria Plc, Mr Austin Ufomba, listed activation for the ‘Fly with the Eagles’ campaign which include a National Consumer Promotion, the campaign theme song, Guinness Fan Parks and an exciting engagement platform that will enhance deeper participation of fans and consumers alike.
“We believe strongly in the Super Eagles and in the passion of the Nigerian supporters. Guinness Foreign Extra Stout will once again demonstrate its belief in the Super Eagles by providing innovative ways for millions of fans in Nigeria to show their support for the Super Eagles as they compete at the Nations Cup in South Africa in 2013”.
The secretary general of the Nigerian Football Federation, Alhaji Aminu Maigari represented by Mike Umeh applauded Guinness’ efforts in supporting the national team. “The Super Eagles have become a symbol of national pride and anyone that supports the team supports the success of the nation as a whole. We are very happy that Guinness is embarking on this journey with us and indeed they must be applauded for the continuing support and encouragement they have provided for the sport as a whole and especially football.”
The championship will run from today to October 12 at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia. On the ground for the championship are athletes from Brazil, Peru, Egypt, Cameroon, Tunisia, Nigeria, Mauritius and Rwanda. They arrived on Sunday.
Some of the other countries were expected in the Abia State capital yesterday. Speaking on the championship, yesterday, Abia State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Nwobilor Ananaba, said the chief host, Governor Alex Otti, has mobilised facilities and the personnel to ensure a successful event.
Speaking through the Special Assistant to the Governor on Sports, Raymond Chima Ukwa, said: “We have the best mats, playing mats, especially the wheelchair playing mats, which is the first of its kind in West Africa.
“If you go around, you’ll see the hall and the preparation that has been made to ensure that people have an equitable world-class playing field.” Thrilled by Governor Otti’s support for the competition, Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) President, Francis Orbih, said that, besides making all the necessary arrangements that will ensure a successful hosting of the events, “we will have a Para-Badminton workshop for coaches and players.
“Nigeria is doing well, Abia is doing well, and we want to do better to improve on where we are, which is why all these have been put together by Governor Otti.”
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles began their campaign at the 24th FIFA U20 World Cup with a narrow 1–0 loss to Norway on Monday, despite creating several opportunities to level the game.
Norway took the lead in the 9th minute after being awarded a controversial penalty. The Flying Eagles pressed for an equaliser but were denied two penalty claims in the second half.
Kparobo Arierhi came close in the 47th minute when his shot drifted wide with the goalkeeper beaten, while Tahir Maigana struck the upright in the 63rd minute.
Nasiru Salihu’s rising effort in the 71st minute also went narrowly over the bar, drawing gasps from the crowd.
Seven minutes from time, Maigana again tested Norway with a long-range strike that went just wide as Nigeria continued to pile on the pressure.
Despite their dominance, the Flying Eagles could not find the breakthrough and now turn their attention to Thursday’s clash against Saudi Arabia in their second group match.
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