Goldberg Reinforces Support for S’Eagles ahead of Third-place Match

As the Super Eagles prepare to face Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations third-place match, Goldberg Lager Beer is once again calling fans together with another edition of its Festival of Drums and Light.

The event reinforces Goldberg’s message that support for Nigerian football goes beyond wins and losses.

Building on the strong turnout recorded during the quarter-final and semi-final matches, Goldberg is set to deliver another match-day experience on Saturday at the Lion Wonder Arena in Egbeda, Lagos.

Activities will begin at 4:00 p.m. prompt, giving fans enough time to settle in before kick-off.

The Festival of Drums and Light is a key part of Goldberg’s Our Beat, Our Gold campaign. The campaign has followed the Super Eagles throughout AFCON 2025 with viewing centres, cultural experiences and fan celebrations across Lagos and beyond.

It draws from the rhythm, passion and togetherness that define how Nigerians experience football.

This edition will combine football, music and culture. According to the brand, the Egbeda venue will host live performances from Small Doctor, Shoday, Hardvantage and DJ Neptune, adding colour and energy ahead of the Nigeria versus Egypt match.

Fans at the event will enjoy Goldberg’s signature match-day atmosphere. There will be branded spaces, music, light entertainment and ice-cold Goldberg Lager Beer available throughout the evening.

Speaking ahead of the event, Portfolio Manager, Mainstream Lager Brands at Nigerian Breweries Plc, Laolu Babalola Kunle, said the focus remains on the fans and the team.

“Our Beat, Our Gold is about how Nigerians show up for football,” he said. “Whether it’s a final, a semi-final or a third-place match, the passion stays the same. The Festival of Drums and Light gives fans a place to come together, enjoy the game and celebrate the Super Eagles.”

He said the third-place match offers the team another chance to end the tournament on a positive note.

“The Super Eagles have given a good account of themselves at this AFCON,” he said. “This match against Egypt is another chance to show character, and the fans will be right behind them.”

Also speaking, the Senior Brand Manager, Goldberg, Kunle Aroyehun, described the festival as part of the company’s wider support for Nigerian football culture.

“Goldberg has a long history with Nigerian football,” he said. “Our role goes beyond sponsorship. These fan experiences are about culture, connection and shared pride. Even after missing the final, it is important to keep the energy positive and support the team to the end.”

Nigeria and Egypt share a long AFCON rivalry. Saturday’s match offers another chapter in that history. For many fans, it is also a chance to celebrate the Super Eagles’ journey and look ahead with optimism.

From drums and lights to live music and football, Goldberg says the Festival of Drums and Light is its way of keeping fans connected to the game and to one another.

“As long as Nigerians are watching football together, Goldberg will be there,” Mr Aroyehun said. “That rhythm and togetherness — it is gold.”

With anticipation building for the clash against Egypt, Goldberg’s Festival of Drums and Light is set to once again turn match day into a shared celebration of football, culture and national pride.