Sanwo-Olu, Receives English Premier League Trophy in Lagos, Nigeria
In a historic and exciting moment, the English Premier League (EPL) trophy has arrived in Lagos, Nigeria, and was formally presented to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja.
The EPL trophy, which is one of the most prestigious trophies in world football, was brought to Nigeria by the Premier League’s official partner, and was received by Governor Sanwo-Olu in the presence of top government officials, football stakeholders, and excited fans.
The Governor, who is a known football enthusiast, expressed his delight at receiving the trophy, stating that it was a great honor for Lagos State to host the EPL trophy.
He praised the Premier League for its commitment to promoting football development in Nigeria and Africa as a whole.
“This is a great moment for football in Nigeria, and we are proud to have the EPL trophy in our state. The Premier League is one of the most popular and competitive leagues in the world, and we are excited to have this opportunity to showcase the trophy to our people,” Governor Sanwo-Olu said.
The EPL trophy will be on display in Lagos for a few days, giving football fans in the state the opportunity to take photos and view the trophy up close.
The trophy’s visit to Lagos is part of a wider tour of Africa, which aims to promote the Premier League and its values of excellence, integrity, and community engagement.
The Premier League’s representative, who presented the trophy to Governor Sanwo-Olu, praised the Governor’s commitment to sports development in Lagos State and expressed the league’s desire to strengthen its partnership with Nigerian football stakeholders.
“We are delighted to bring the EPL trophy to Lagos, and we are grateful to Governor Sanwo-Olu for his warm reception.
“We believe that football has the power to unite people and promote social development, and we are committed to working with Nigerian football stakeholders to achieve these goals,” the representative said.
The presentation of the EPL trophy to Governor Sanwo-Olu has generated excitement among football fans in Lagos, with many taking to social media to express their joy and pride.
The event has also highlighted the growing popularity of the Premier League in Nigeria and the potential for increased collaboration between the league and Nigerian football stakeholders.
