AFCON 2025: BetKing celebrates Super Eagles’ bronze, deepens grassroots sports commitment

Following the Super Eagles’ bronze-medal success at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, sports entertainment brand BetKing has reaffirmed its long-term dedication to sports development and community impact across Nigeria.

Nigeria secured their ninth AFCON bronze medal after a dramatic 4–2 penalty shootout victory over Egypt in the third-place match in Casablanca on January 17, 2026. The achievement capped an impressive tournament run that reignited national pride and reaffirmed the Super Eagles’ status as a continental force.

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To celebrate the Super Eagles’ AFCON success, BetKing concluded its high-profile “Feel It First in Morocco” campaign, which rewarded loyal customers and business partners with an all-expense-paid trip to Morocco. Fans experienced the tournament’s final stages live, reinforcing BetKing’s commitment to premium fan engagement and customer appreciation.

The campaign was designed not only to reward loyalty but also to recognise the partners who contribute daily to BetKing’s growth, strengthening trust, local engagement, and sustainable expansion across markets.

Speaking on BetKing’s broader vision, Gossy Ukanwoke, managing director of KingMakers and CEO of BetKing, emphasised the brand’s purpose-driven approach.

“At BetKing, we believe football is more than entertainment; it is a powerful force for opportunity, identity, and community,” Ukanwoke said. “While campaigns like ‘Feel It First in Morocco’ allow us to celebrate and reward our customers, our broader commitment is focused on creating sustainable impact through sports development, grassroots investment, and community-driven initiatives across Nigeria.”

Beyond campaigns, BetKing continues to invest in Nigerian football development from grassroots to the professional level. This includes its investment in Ikorodu City FC, which supports the growth of domestic football and expands opportunities within Nigeria’s professional football ecosystem.

The brand is also deepening youth engagement through initiatives such as Kidsports and related charity programmes, aimed at providing children with structured sporting opportunities, life skills development, and confidence-building through teamwork and discipline.

BetKing’s commitment extends to physical infrastructure that supports long-term community development. Through KingMakers, the brand has contributed to the construction and upgrade of football facilities, including pitches at Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government in Lagos State and Saint Augustine University, Ilara-Epe.

These facilities are designed as community hubs to support young players, local teams, and aspiring talents, while promoting unity and positive social engagement through sport. Complementing this effort are scouting-focused initiatives that help identify and nurture young talent, creating clearer pathways from community football to structured development systems.

By combining memorable fan experiences like AFCON 2025 in Morocco with sustained sports grassroots investment, professional club support, and a growing partner ecosystem, the brand is reinforcing its identity as more than a sports entertainment, positioning itself as a corporate organisation committed to long-term value creation and meaningful social impact.

Head of Sports at BusinessDay Media, a seasoned Digital Content Producer, and FIFA/CAF Accredited Journalist with over a decade of sports reporting.Has a deep understanding of the Nigerian and global sports landscape and skills in delivering comprehensive and insightful sports content.

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