By Taiwo Alimi,The Nation
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Remo Stars’ sponsors, Bet9ja, has extended its hands of backings to Nigeria heavyweight champion Moses Itauma.
This is part of its effort to support young Nigeria potential.
Born to Nigerian father, the 20-year-old British world heavyweight top contender currently holds the WBO Intercontinental title, the WBA International and Commonwealth titles.
According to Jennifer Olatunji, Senior Marketing Manager, Bet9ja, the decision to back the ingenious young boxer is in line with its partnership with league champions Remo Stars, a team brimming with talented young minds.
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He said: “Football is the heart of many young people in Nigeria. Our investment in Remo Stars is a way of investing in local talent and building a world-class future for Nigerian football and its rising stars.
“From Remo Star’s quest to becoming Africa’s champion and to Moses Itauma’s march toward world title, the message is clear: Bet9ja is betting on youth, on community, and on the possibility of a Nigerian sporting future built at home, for home, and by home,” added Olatunji.
Last month, Bet9ja announced its headline partnership with reigning NPFL champions, Remo Stars. From a grassroots academy in Ikenne to lifting the NPFL trophy in 2024/25, Remo Stars have shown what youth-driven football can achieve.
Now, with Bet9ja’s backing, the club is setting its sights even higher: defending their league crown and becoming the first Nigerian side since Enyimba in 2004 to win the CAF Champions League.
By aligning with both a rising football club and a rising fighter, the betting company is building foundations and investing in systems to ensure young Nigerians don’t just chase opportunities abroad, but find the resources, facilities, and belief to succeed at home.
