{"id":6454,"date":"2025-08-12T07:47:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T10:47:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/?p=6454"},"modified":"2026-04-19T14:53:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T17:53:46","slug":"bet9ja-nigeria-announces-boxing-hero-moses-itauma-as-its-new-ambassador","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/bet9ja-nigeria-announces-boxing-hero-moses-itauma-as-its-new-ambassador","title":{"rendered":"Bet9ja Nigeria announces boxing hero Moses Itauma as its new ambassador"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Boxing champion becomes the new face of betting giant ahead of his big fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Nigeria.- Nigeria\u2019s leading sports betting platform, Bet9ja<\/strong>, has thrown its weight behind heavyweight boxing star Moses Itauma<\/strong> as its newest brand ambassador. The announcement comes just days before Itauma\u2019s high-stakes showdown with Dillian Whyte on August 16 in Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Itauma is undefeated in 12 professional fights, boasting 10 knockouts<\/strong>, and currently holds the WBO Intercontinental and WBA International championship titles. He is widely tipped to become a global sports<\/strong> icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The move signals Bet9ja\u2019s deep commitment to national pride and ambition, backing one of boxing\u2019s most promising talents with strong Nigerian heritage<\/strong> through his father.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kunle Soname<\/strong>, Executive Chairman of Bet9ja, said Moses Itauma reflects Bet9ja\u2019s core values and Nigerian spirit, making him an ideal ambassador.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAs a truly Nigerian company that places the customer at the heart of everything it does, these same attributes have propelled Bet9ja to become the best-by-far sports betting company in Nigeria for the last decade. We are delighted to have Moses come on board as our ambassador, and we are expectant of a fruitful relationship between both parties,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This announcement comes on the heels of Bet9ja\u2019s string of campaigns, including the ground-breaking \u2018Catch The BOOM!\u2019 initiative and renewed support for Nigeria\u2019s national football team\u2019s<\/strong> \u2018Let\u2019s Do It Again\u2019 campaign ahead of AFCON 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Soname said that Itauma is not just the face of the brand; he is a bridge to the community, bringing Nigerian pride to life through “stories and events that connect with fans on a deeper level\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIn Moses Itauma, we see the grit, passion, commitment and never-say-die attitude that characterises Nigerians and their spirit of excellence<\/strong>,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n
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