Fans and loyal consumers of Nigerian Breweries brands Goldberg, Life Continental beer and Zagg energy malt drink have reiterated their desire to continue with the Super Eagles as they step up their chase for a fourth AFCON title in Cote d’Ivoire.
After dispatching Angola in the quarter-final stage, the next assignment for the Super Eagles is a tricky semi-final tie against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana who dramatically edged out Cape Verde on penalties.
Wednesday’s clash in Bouake is a direct repeat of the AFCON 2000 semi-final in which Nigeria triumphed 2-0 over South Africa at the National Stadium Surulere, in the heart of Lagos.
Twenty-four years down the line, fans remain positive that with the kind of support the trio of Goldberg, Life and ZAGG have been able to galvanise for the Super Eagles, they should be soaring into the final in style.
With each matchday, fans eagerly anticipate not just the game, but also the immersive experiences created by these brands.
Goldberg has painted the nation gold with exhilarating viewing centres, transforming them into vibrant hubs of Super Eagles pride.
“The viewing centres are incredible,” exclaims Tolu Ashaolu, a Lagos fan. “The energy is electric, the decorations are amazing, and the screens give you the feeling you are in the stadium. It feels like we’re all cheering together, pushing the Eagles towards victory.”
Life Continental Beer, the official and trusted brand for the Super Eagles is also adding to the excitement with their one-of-a-kind viewing centres and high-end matchday gifts and souvenirs.
The energetic displays fuelled by ZAGG Energy drink with Malt mirror the extra shift the Super Eagles are putting in to ensure they shut out all obstacles to their fourth AFCON crown.
“We’ll stand by them, cheering them on until the very last whistle!” Head of Marketing Communications, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Sandra Amachree declared ahead of Wednesday’s encounter.
“We are not like others just jumping on the success of the Super Eagles, Nigerian Breweries brands have been supporting the NFF in different capacities since 2018 and we are willing to do more in the days ahead” Ms Amachree added.
Meanwhile, Portfolio Manager – Mainstream Brands, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Olaoluwa Babalola has hinted the volume of excitement will get louder once the Super Eagles seal their place in the final.
“There are more surprises we still have in stock, when we said this will be a memorable AFCON tournament, we weren’t joking at all” Babalola assured fans of the Super Eagles.
