Community Initiatives
BetKing Extends Partnership with Ikorodu City FC as Official Partner for 2025/26 NPFL Season
by Abraham Onu
6 Sep 2025
BetKing, Nigeria’s leading sports betting and digital entertainment brand under KingMakers, is delighted to announce the renewal of its official partnership with Ikorodu City Football Club for the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. This marks the third consecutive year of collaboration between both organizations, highlighting a shared commitment to grassroots development, youth empowerment, and the growth of Nigerian football.
Since the partnership began in 2023, Ikorodu City FC, popularly known as the Oga Boys, has risen rapidly through the ranks, earning promotion to the NPFL in 2024 and finishing an impressive fourth place in their debut 2024/25 campaign. Their season was highlighted by a record-breaking 6–0 victory over Katsina United, one of the most dominant results in NPFL history.
BetKing’s support for Nigerian sports extends far beyond football. The company recently commissioned a modern mini sports complex at Ifako Ijaiye, already serving over 400,000 community members, including neighboring communities. BetKing also supported para-athletics at the just-concluded National Sports Festival in Ogun state, organized the BetKing Wheelchair Basketball Championship, and partnered with the Paralympic Committee of Nigeria. These initiatives underscore BetKing’s dedication to grassroots sports and inclusivity across the country.
Speaking on the renewed partnership, Gossy Ukanwoke, Managing Director of KingMakers and CEO of BetKing, said: “We are proud to continue this journey with Ikorodu City FC. Our partnership is more about investing in Nigerian football, nurturing talent, and creating moments of pride. From the 6–0 victory to the commissioning of our Ifako Ijaiye sports complex and our support for Paralympians, our focus is on building a stronger, more inclusive sports ecosystem for all.”
Ikorodu City FC Chairman, Sanmi Doherty, added: “BetKing has been more than a sponsor—they have been a catalyst for our vision. From promotion to a top-four NPFL finish and one of the most dominant results in the league, their support has been transformational. We look forward to building on this momentum together.”
BetKing, under the KingMakers umbrella, remains committed to empowering communities, inspiring fans, and advancing Nigerian sports through strategic investments in football and inclusive initiatives.
BetKing, Nigeria’s leading sports betting and digital entertainment brand under KingMakers, is delighted to announce the renewal of its official partnership with Ikorodu City Football Club for the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. This marks the third consecutive year of collaboration between both organizations, highlighting a shared commitment to grassroots development, youth empowerment, and the growth of Nigerian football.
Since the partnership began in 2023, Ikorodu City FC, popularly known as the Oga Boys, has risen rapidly through the ranks, earning promotion to the NPFL in 2024 and finishing an impressive fourth place in their debut 2024/25 campaign. Their season was highlighted by a record-breaking 6–0 victory over Katsina United, one of the most dominant results in NPFL history.
BetKing’s support for Nigerian sports extends far beyond football. The company recently commissioned a modern mini sports complex at Ifako Ijaiye, already serving over 400,000 community members, including neighboring communities. BetKing also supported para-athletics at the just-concluded National Sports Festival in Ogun state, organized the BetKing Wheelchair Basketball Championship, and partnered with the Paralympic Committee of Nigeria. These initiatives underscore BetKing’s dedication to grassroots sports and inclusivity across the country.
Speaking on the renewed partnership, Gossy Ukanwoke, Managing Director of KingMakers and CEO of BetKing, said: “We are proud to continue this journey with Ikorodu City FC. Our partnership is more about investing in Nigerian football, nurturing talent, and creating moments of pride. From the 6–0 victory to the commissioning of our Ifako Ijaiye sports complex and our support for Paralympians, our focus is on building a stronger, more inclusive sports ecosystem for all.”
Ikorodu City FC Chairman, Sanmi Doherty, added: “BetKing has been more than a sponsor—they have been a catalyst for our vision. From promotion to a top-four NPFL finish and one of the most dominant results in the league, their support has been transformational. We look forward to building on this momentum together.”
BetKing, under the KingMakers umbrella, remains committed to empowering communities, inspiring fans, and advancing Nigerian sports through strategic investments in football and inclusive initiatives.