Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has continued to surge in popularity among celebrities and business personalities with businessman and socialite, entertainer and philanthropist, Obinna Iyiegbu (famously known as Obi Cubana) joining the list of celebrities at matches.
The socialite, entertainer and philanthropist was at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba, Abia State, to watch the Matchday 2 fixture between hosts, Enyimba and Niger Tornadoes on Sunday.
He was in the stadium as a special guest of the Enyimba management team, led by its Chairman and ex-international, Nwankwo Kanu, Obi Cubana, who is also the Chairman of Cubana Trading and Investment Company, makers of Odogwu Bitters, and was warmly received by the fans, drawing loud cheers as he watched the match.
On the pitch, former African champions, Enyimba secured a thrilling 1-0 result over their visitors, thanks to Joseph Abiodun’s early header in the fifth minute. The win meant that Enyimba had gone two matches unbeaten with four points and plus one goal difference. On the opening day of the season, the Aba giants played out a draw with Barau FC in Kano.
Obi Cubana said he was impressed by the performance of both teams and the turnout of fans, promising to make out time to see more NPFL matches involving Enyimba.
His endorsement is significant coming on the heels of the showing up at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu by popular musician, Chinedu Okoli (well known as Flavour). Some Nollywood actors are being spotted in different NPFL matches since the 2023/24 season, identifying with their favourite clubs.
As a prominent figure in Nigerian society, their endorsements are expected to boost the various team’s morale and attract more fans to their stadium for NPFL fixtures.
Enyimba’s management team expressed appreciation to Obi Cubana for his support and said they are looking forward to working together to achieve great things.
