By Modupeola Oyewale
Toptier Sports Management has announced a groundbreaking ₦40 billion, 10-year investment partnership with the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) and the Nigeria National League (NNL), a remarkable feat in the country’s domestic football circle.
Toptier Sports Management representative, Chichi Nwoko disclosed this at a press conference held in Abuja on Friday.
According to Nwoko, the gesture is a long-term investment in structure, people, and possibilities
“If Nigerian football is going to truly compete, it must be built deliberately, funded properly, and managed professionally. That is what this ₦40 billion commitment reprepresents.
“We would like to sincerely thank the Director General of the National Sports Commission and the President of the Nigeria Football Federation for their leadership, support, and belief in a private-sector-led future for Nigerian sports,” Nwoko added.
Also speaking at the event, Hon. Bukola Olopade, Director General, National Sports Commission (NSC) said “this ₦40 billion commitment is a clear vote of confidence in the reforms taking place across Nigerian sports. At the Commission, we are intentional about creating an environment where credible private investors can partner with government to build sustainable leagues, protect athlete welfare, and grow the sports economy.”
In his remarks, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau represented by its Secretary General, Dr Sanusi Mohammed, stated that“The NFF welcomes this collaboration because it strengthens our domestic football ecosystem, improves player welfare, enhances club operations, and creates clear development pathways, particularly for women and emerging talents,”
Reacting after the signing, NWFL Chief Operating Officer, Modupe Shabi, described the agreement as a defining moment for women’s football in Nigeria, stressing that it enables the league to plan sustainably, strengthen governance, and deliberately grow its commercial value.
“The scale of this investment allows the NWFL to plan sustainably, strengthen governance structures, and deliberately grow the league’s commercial value. The dedicated focus on branding and marketing will significantly enhance visibility, attract new partners, improve broadcast value, and create stronger economic opportunities for our clubs and players, positioning the NWFL among the leading women’s football leagues in Africa”, she stated.
