Ex-Super Eagles and Spanish La Liga star, Mutiu Adepoju, has described as commendable, the decision of MultiChoice Nigeria to bring LaLiga giants, Atletico Madrid, to Nigeria for the maiden edition of the GOtv MAX Cup.
Speaking in a telephone interview, Adepoju, who starred for two La Liga sides, Racing Satander and Real Sociedad, explained that the proposed visit of Atletico will impact positively on Nigerian football.
GOtv MAX Cup, an international friendly tournament, will see topflight La Liga club, Atletico Madrid play the Super Eagles at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Tuesday, 22 May.
“MultiChoice, SuperSport and GOtv have done well for Nigeria and Nigerian football by bringing Atletico Madrid to Nigeria.
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“It shows they are keen on rewarding subscribers and putting Nigeria on the global football map, and they are also providing an opportunity for our players to be noticed by big European teams.
“They have supported Nigerian sports through the years and I’m happy they have not relented,” explained Adepoju, who is also the La Liga ambassador in Nigeria.
He explained that LaLiga has had a very rewarding partnership with MultiChoice, adding that the proposed visit of the Spanish giants is a testament to the pulling power of MultiChoice, which he described as the continent’s leader in providing sporting content.
Adepoju, popularly referred to as “headmaster” due to his ball heading prowess while playing for the Nigerian team, urged Super Eagles players selected for the match to perform well for the world to see.
He added that the match also offers further an opportunity for the Super Eagles to prepare for the World Cup starting next month in Russia.
