By Nkiruka Oramegbunam:
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Dakinda Football for Every Home, Mr. Emmanuel Akpakwu has declared that the opt-ins to Dakinda network from the Nigerian public has achieved a 3000 mark in just 28 days, as the minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung leads a number of dignitaries to her official launch on Thursday in Abuja..
Mr. Akpakwu made this known during a press briefing on Monday in Abuja heralding the official launch of the Dakinda Football Penalty Game, which comes up on Thursday the 12th day of January, 2017 at the Old Parade Ground, Abuja at 11am.
The Dakinda Penalty Game is a revolutionary Sports Lottery Game, at an unbelievable access fee of N100 but with enormous rewards. Every N100 ticket possesses the potential to WIN you N5, 000 instantly when you Score a goal. The Game does not only give the player TRUE opportunities to WIN but the outcome is primarily determined by his/her own playing skills.
The Penalty Game is in a Class of its own and there are no limits to what players can achieve.
According him, “Youth restiveness and vices are expected to be on the decline after we launch this laudable initiative this week.
“The Dakinda Penalty Game is designed to increase the entertainment value of football with focus on taking spot-kicks. With just 1 Ball and 1 Goal, eligible players can make money from football and truly live up to our slogan of ‘#ShowYourPassion”.
Meanwhile, Nigerian Legend; Kanu Nwankwo will lead the number of dignitaries both within and outside the country to grace the occasion. Other Special Guests include: The Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports, the Honourable Minister of the FCT, Distinguished Senators and Members of the House of Assembly as well as the Leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation and a host of other Government functionaries.
The CEO also, talked of the Sports Goods Merchandising arm of the Dakinda Family, which is dedicated to the production of sports equipments such as: Football Boots, Jerseys, Footballs, Sports Bags, Tracksuits, etc.
“It is incontrovertible that there exists no indigenous sports brand for Africa today, the major brands from the West control the African Market. This presents a strategic opportunity for a truly Nigerian Brand to serve our African neighbours.
“As a fore-taste of what Nigeria and our Local F.As can expect from Dakinda, we have deployed a Dakinda Sports Shop at the Dakinda Penalty Game premises within the Old Parade Ground Area 10 Abuja. Here you can purchase FIFA standard match balls, customised/customizable jerseys, sports apparels etc. Nigerians are assured of the Highest Standards and Quality of all our goods.” He concluded.