Whereas over 75,000 followers stuffed the Allianz Area in Munich for the Bundesliga conflict between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, soccer lovers in Lagos additionally turned out of their numbers for a energetic Watch Social gathering hosted by StarTimes.
The occasion, held on the Happiness Bar in Egbeda, provided Nigerian followers a shared expertise of considered one of Europe’s most anticipated fixtures — Der Klassiker.
Among the many friends was former Tremendous Eagles striker Victor Agali, one of many Nigerians who performed within the German Bundesliga.
Agali, featured in golf equipment equivalent to Hansa Rostock and Schalke 04 throughout his profitable profession in Germany, praised the initiative for rekindling recollections of his enjoying days.
“The Bundesliga was a serious a part of my soccer journey. Seeing Nigerian followers join with the identical ardour I felt on these German pitches may be very particular,” Agali mentioned.
The previous striker, who earned over 10 caps for Nigeria and featured on the 2004 African Cup of Nations, added that Germany stays top-of-the-line locations for younger African footballers as a consequence of its technical self-discipline and youth growth construction.
Nigerian gamers throughout completely different generations, from Sunday Oliseh to Taiwo Awoniyi, all grew in numerous methods due to their time in Germany.
Jonathan Akpoborie, Chinedu Obasi, Anthony Ujah, Victor Boniface and the legendary Austin Okocha all lit the German league with their expertise and skills.
Saturday’s Der Klassiker lived as much as its billing as Harry Kane’s four-hundredth membership objective and a second from Michael Olise helped Bayern Munich safe a 2–1 win over Borussia Dortmund. Julian Brandt’s late objective proved solely a comfort for the guests.
Additionally in attendance on the Lagos Watch Social gathering had been veteran journalist Godwin Enakhena, broadcaster Toyin Ibitoye, and sports activities OAP Wale Adigun, alongside StarTimes executives and a whole bunch of followers who loved the sport in a vibrant, family-friendly environment.
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The night featured stay commentary, giveaways, and interactive video games that added color to the soccer spectacle.
Within the buildup to Saturday’s watch celebration, Oke Umurhohwo, Advertising Director of StarTimes, reaffirmed the corporate’s dedication to bringing world-class soccer nearer to African followers.
“Our Watch Events are designed to create shared experiences. Soccer is about group, and StarTimes will proceed to attach Nigerian followers to the joy of world sport,” he mentioned.
Because the unique broadcaster of the Bundesliga in Sub-Saharan Africa, StarTimes mentioned the Egbeda occasion marks the start of a brand new fan engagement collection anticipated to increase to different main Nigerian cities within the coming months.
