With the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2019 set to kick off today in Egypt, Star Lager beer is set to thrill fans with unforgettable moments.
At a media parley event held in Lagos, Star Lager beer reeled out plans to engage consumers and create memorable experiences for football fans across the country during the AFCON tournament.
Aside the top echelon of Sports media personalities at the event, former African Cup of Nations winners for Super Eagles were at the ceremony namely; Victor Ikpeba and Mutiu Adepoju of 1994 winning squad, while Efe Ambrose and Juwon Oshaniya of 2013 team were also present.
Star Lager beer is an official sponsor of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), as well as the official beer of the Super Eagles, one of the prime contenders of the African title when the competition kicks off on Friday June 21.
The Brand is set to literarily give Nigerian fans memorable experiences with 17 Star Fan Parks in eight cities across the country where fans can in carnival like environment enjoy the 52 matches of the competition, which runs from June 21st to July 12th, 2019.
Apart from the thrillers expected from the competing teams on the fields, Star Lager will also thrill the fans to best of entertainment at the Star Fan Park, which would be activated on all match days.
At the Media Parley, the Portfolio Manager, National Premium, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Mrs. Sarah Agha, explained that the reason is to make Nigerians enjoy the best of African football under a very relaxed atmosphere especially as the tournament is about to set a record as the most attended event by African players plying their trade in Europe.
“Nigerians are very passionate about football and ready to stand behind the Super Eagles as they hope to conquer Africa again and with Star Lager as a foremost brand when it comes to entertainment, consumers and numerous fans are in for wonderful moments of football.
“With the seasons across the globe in recess, the Africa Cup of Nations provides an exciting atmosphere for fans to behold most of the African stars that thrill global audiences in the various leagues in Africa and Europe” she continued.
At the designated parks, visitors would be entertained by foremost D-Jays, and seasoned Nigerian artists will be on ground to entertain the fans.
Ever since Nigerian Breweries Plc through, Star Lager, ventured into Nigerian football as the official beer of the Super Eagles, the national team’s profile as continued to rise and restored a solid fan base similar to the passion Nigerians attach to major football clubs in the European leagues.
Anthony Nlebem
