The big news is here! Nigeria is set to break the world record for the largest football jersey in the world and Guinness Nigeria is making this happen.
Guinness is offering ALL Nigerians a chance to be a part of history by coming out to demonstrate support for the Super Eagles in a BIG WAY!
You get to write your messages of
support to the Super Eagles on this massive jersey, so come be a part of
history by leaving your mark on the record breaking jersey at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos between Monday 21st January and Friday 25th January, 2013.
The jersey, with a size of 275.5 by 249.9 square meter, is the largest jersey in football history.
Lagos
State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, who was represented on the occasion
by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Sports and Youth
Development, Dr. Abiola Awonuga, expressed confidence in the ability of
the Eagles to emerge victorious in South Africa.
The
governor, while praising Guinness Nigeria for their huge investment in
Nigerian sports, also commended the company for boosting the support
base of the Eagles.
“We
are pleased to support Guinness Nigeria Plc in their quest to boost the
Super Eagles’ dream of lifting the 2013 Nations Cup in South Africa,”
he said.
Guinness Marketing and Innovative Director, Mr. Austin Ofomba, said the jersey would be preserved for historical purpose.
He
said, “The jersey will be transmitted to the Eagles. It’s going to be
preserved because it is a big monument for us. We’re going to celebrate
this jersey beyond the Nations Cup and I believe Eagles will continue to
fly.
“For
seven years, we have been the official beer of the Eagles. We have
showed our commitment towards building the team into a world brand.”
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