Lagos, Nigeria – Sunday, July 31, 2022
Leading cross-border social payment company, Changera has entered a partnership with top sports events organization, HIVE Leagues to organize the Changera Soccer event, a series of football games for the players and soccer lovers nationwide
Founded in 2019, Hive League has since inception organized several football leagues in Lagos and across Nigeria. Its affiliation the International Socca Federation (ISF)makes Hive League the only licensed body in Nigeria to organize matches on behalf of ISF.
This season, Changera is collaborating with Hive League on a series of matches that will culminate into a grand tournament come July 31, 2022.
This sport-themed social and lifestyle event for youths tagged Changera Socca League features 10 teams drawn from individuals from all walks of life; aspiring footballers to business owners and medical doctors who have been training to make the league a reality. As a social payments platform, Changera believes the synergy between both companies is a step in the right direction, since “we’re about easing the lives of our users. And what better way can it be done other than marinating the ease of money transfers to loved ones in a fun-filled and relaxing environment that sports creates,” says Grace AKinosun, Head of Marketing at Bitmama Inc. – the Mother-brand of Changera.
Commenting on the partnership, Ebovi Wali, Head of Changera says , “Changera as a company represents freedom. Freedom to establish one’s presence beyond geographical confinement and to live a life of viable options. Because of this, we’re proud to be the headline sponsor of this league as it affords the players the freedom to be in their element no matter their standing in the society. Partnering with HIVE Leagues also aligns with our mission of promoting the cross-border way of life as they’re an international organization themselves”
According to Henry Koko, founder of HIVE Leagues “The partnership with Changera has innumerable benefits. It has allowed us to subsidize entry and granted a good number of people access to the league. Those that couldn’t really afford what it would take to be in a tournament of this kind have benefited from this partnership. We’re able to make sure that the players are all kitted up nicely and it makes them feel more professional. Moreso, the Changera team has been very hands-on in planning the league and ensuring it’s a great success, I must say that the current edition of soccer league Lagos has been the biggest and most glamorous season in the history of the leagues”.
Changera is sponsoring this tournament due to HIVE League’s track- record of driving value to the sports’ communities, which is reflected in the organization’s previous events.
A total of 10 teams and 100 players will play 40 matches. The top four teams will then compete in the semi-final playoffs, after which the final rounds will take one. During the final tournament round, the winning team bags a NGN250,000 prize money to be split by finalists,earn the championship trophy, medals and receive more prizes from Changera.
About Changera
Changera is a cross-border social payment company that is focused on improving the digital remittance in Africa by providing solutions to the problems it faces. It aims to combat this challenge from bottom to top by lessening the hassle and exorbitant transfer fees for payment across and beyond Africa. It allows non-crypto-savvy customers to use their money without limitation, from anywhere in the world through their virtual and physical crypto debit cards.
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About HIVE League
HIVE League is a sports and recreation organization for everyday people. As members of the International soccer Federation and managers of Socca Naija, they have participated in international games such as the 2019 Socca World Cup in Greece. Over the years, HIVE League has covered three states in Nigeria; Lagos kwara in Abuja and organized over 1,000 matches in these regions. It continues to create opportunities for development and visibility for aspiring footballers, promote health and well-being of participants, boost the Nigeria sports eco-system and value chain from sports participation and project grassroots sports media. It has built a community of youths, corporate workers, business people and medical practitioners interested in the game.
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