NAIJA Super 8, an off-season football competition, was launched by Flykite Productions on Wednesday in Lagos.
Chief Executive Officer, Flykite Productions, Jenkins Alumona, said during the launch that the competition would rekindle affection for the game in the country.
He said the objective of NAIJA Super 8, sponsored by MTN Nigeria, Pepsi, Moniepoint, SuperSport and DStv, was to build a more enduring romance with the game domestically.
He explained that NAIJA Super 8 was a game-changing intervention to re-ignite and sustain excitement in club football in Nigeria.
“We are excited to announce to you NAIJA Super 8, which we believe is a paradigm-shifting football tournament.
“Our aim is to bring back the excitement for the fans, players, club owners and other stakeholders in the game.
“NAIJA Super 8 will bring many innovations into club football with world-class coverage and analyses.
“All the matches will be broadcast live on SuperSport. Each team earns N3 million per game,” Alumina said.
