A reputable European Sportswear manufacturer, Fodox Sports, has officially signed a five-year kits partnership deal with Ondo State Football Agency, parents of Sunshine Stars, Queens and Stars’ U-19 football teams.

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo, at the event on Sonday at the Games Village in Akure, said the deal would set a new standard for sports branding and development.

Mr Aiyedatiwa, said the partnership would promote excellence on and off the pitch.

“This is the first time we are seeing this is Ondo State and South-West in general. Over the next five seasons, the jersey becomes a symbol in the state. We commend the company for investing in the game of sports and for collaborating with us,” he said.

The governor also urged the management of the agency to ensure that victory would be their watchword over the next five seasons for all the teams under the agency.

Also, the chairman of ODSFA, Divine Ogbonnaya, described the partnership as “a remarkable step forward for football development in Ondo state”.

According to Mr Ogbonaya, the deal marks the era of professionalism and a new era for sports development in the state and country at large.

He appreciated Aiyedatiwa for his unwavering support towards sports development, particularly football.

The chairman highlighted the progress made under the current administration, attributing it to the governor’s vision, the cooperation of stakeholders, and the dedication of the players and staff of the agency.

The director of Fodox Sportswear, Adrovic Senad, expressed delight at the partnering with Ondo’s flagship football teams.

Mr Senad noted that the deal was a first-ever long-term kits deal with a Nigerian side, adding that Fodox Sports was pleased to associate with Sunshine Stars due to the team’s rich history and growing reputation.

Also, Segun Giwa, the chairman of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria in Ondo, described the deal as “massive and a morale booster for football development in the state”.

The senior special assistant to the Governor on sports, Kehinde Akinrotoye, said the deal would serve as a strong motivational factor for all teams under ODSFA.

Fodox Sports is an international sports apparel brand known for producing jerseys, shorts, football boots, and sports equipment, with presence across Europe and other continents.

(NAN)