FirstBank becomes Champs city FC biggest partner, strengthening community initiatives

Nwali Chidozie

Champs city football club on Monday announced a new deal with firstbank, a leading financial institution in west Africa.

According to a statement from the Enugu state based football academy, the deal “marks a significant milestone in our pursuit of our vision – to speak to humanity and inspire the world through sports”. Champ city said.

Firstbank as a lead partner will be providing resources for the football academy to improve and expand its facilities and services which includes: training more Nigerian youngsters, more quality education and coaching for players, improved training and learning environments.

The deal also aligns with the club’s community development initiatives, which will encourages more children to leave the streets by redirecting their interests and energy to sports, ultimately making communities safer.

“We are very excited to have FirstBank as a lead partner; trusting us with their reputation is a big vote of confidence in our vision.”

the President of Champs City, Odinaka Iloh said.

Meanwhile, Firstbank is expected to benefit from branding rights, increased visibility, and collaboration in grassroots sports activities from the partnership with the under 13 football academy.

 “We aim to leverage this partnership to make a significant impact on the lives of the academy participants and all Nigerians youths.” Said Mrs.  Olayinka Ijabiyi, Acting Group Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, FirstBank.

The partnership is part of the bank’s longstanding first@sports initiative that has seen strategic partnerships with other sports like basketball, polo, and golf.