The Troost Ekong Foundation on Wednesday announced a partnership with Propel Sports Africa as its official broadcast streaming partner.
William Troost Ekong, Super Eagles captain, said in a statement: tha the Foundation was pleased to partner Propel Sports Africa, a leading sports media company.
“This partnership will see Propel Sports Africa, along with its affiliate Africa Sport Network (ASN), become the official streaming and broadcast partner for the Troost Ekong Foundation’s activities and events.”
Ekong, who expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, also said: “I have been incredibly impressed by Propel Sport’s NPFL Live streaming platform. The ability for Nigerians, both domestically and abroad to easily access their own top league through NPFL live and ASN represents a significant step forward for Nigerian football fans and this aligns perfectly with the Foundation’s mission of providing a platform and educational opportunities for aspiring young Nigerian footballers.”
“This game will be produced by Propel Sports Africa and streamed live in Nigeria on the NPFL live platform and globally on the African Sports Network. William Troost-Ekong has also agreed to explore possibilities of working with the Propel Sports Africa team in encouraging the worldwide streaming of NPFL matches,” the statement added.
The Troost Ekong Foundation will officially be launched on June 2 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo with a celebrity football game between the current and former Eagles’ players, with appearances by celebrities.
Meanwhile, Basil Kabbani, Chairman of Propel Sports Africa, has said that the partnership perfectly embodies reasons for the outfit’s entrance into the Nigerian market.
“We are dedicated to supporting Nigerian youth, and aligning with William and his foundation represents an ideal opportunity to achieve this goal,” Kabbani said.
Propel Sports Africa holds the broadcast streaming rights to matches of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with ten cameras deployed across the 20 NPFL venues.
