EPL Trophy Lands in Lagos as Governor Sanwo-Olu Welcomes Guinness Nigeria Team

Summary

• The English Premier League Trophy arrived in Lagos and was received by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at Lagos House, Marina.
• The trophy was presented by Guinness Nigeria CEO, Girish Sharma, during a courtesy visit.
• Discussions focused on sports development, youth empowerment, and collaboration between Lagos State and corporate partners like Guinness.

Lagos, Nigeria — The iconic English Premier League (EPL) Trophy made a historic stop in Lagos today as the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, received the silverware at Lagos House, Marina.

The trophy was presented by Girish Sharma, Managing Director and CEO of Guinness Nigeria Plc, who led a delegation to the governor’s office as part of the trophy’s tour of Nigeria.

Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed his excitement at hosting the coveted football prize and described the visit as an opportunity to deepen conversations around sports development, youth empowerment, and corporate collaboration.

“We had a good conversation about sports, collaboration and how organisations like Guinness can help support growth, community development, and opportunities for young people in Lagos,” the governor shared via his official X account.

The trophy tour, supported by Guinness, comes as part of efforts to bring fans closer to the world’s most-watched football league and promote social impact through the universal power of sport.

With Lagos known as a passionate hub for football lovers and the Premier League boasting a massive fan base across Nigeria, the arrival of the trophy marks an exciting moment for sports enthusiasts in the state.