LaLiga takes league action to football lovers in Abuja

La Liga, on Saturday, hosted a viewing party of a league match between Villarreal and Mallorca at the Nile University in Abuja. The event which was held at the Convocation Ground of the Nile University of Nigeria Abuja had students, staff, journalists, Spain’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Juan Ignacio; Chairman of the Nigeria Professional Football League, […]

La Liga, on Saturday, hosted a viewing party of a league match between Villarreal and Mallorca at the Nile University in Abuja.

The event which was held at the Convocation Ground of the Nile University of Nigeria Abuja had students, staff, journalists, Spain’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Juan Ignacio; Chairman of the Nigeria Professional Football League, Shehu Dikko; and ex Nigerian midfielder and LaLiga Ambassador, Mutiu Adepoju in attendance.

Welcoming guests to the event, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, represented by, Prof Ahmet Arabici, emphasized the University’s commitment to sports development.

“We have a great sporting culture here, our teams have participated both in national and international competitions, our basketball team got promoted to play in the elite basketball league in Nigeria.

“With the help of LaLiga, we believe our football team will also attain greater heights,” he said.

Spain’s Ambassador to Nigeria explained that the event represents the shared love of football by Nigerians and Spaniards.

“You bring countries closer not only through official but also by fostering people to people relations.

“I know very well LaLiga’s leadership, their drive for innovation, what they do to promote the popularity of Spanish football and their commitment to social responsibility by helping Nigerian youth to develop through sports,” he said.

Also speaking at the event, the LaLiga Global Network Delegate for Ghana and Nigeria, Desmond Chiji, expressed the importance of Nigeria to LaLiga.

Chiji said: “Nigeria has a very valuable place in the LaLiga ecosystem.

“We have been here for five years, and we will be here for many years to come.

“We would like to thank the University for hosting this event, and other stakeholders for participating. As LaLiga, we will continue to strengthen our bond with football fans in the coming period.”

Guests at the event were treated to private viewing of a LaLiga match which saw Villarreal beat Mallorca 3-0.

The event was supported by the Embassy of Spain Abuja, Nile University, Supersport, and Telecommunication giants, MTN.