The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has unveiled Prostar Sports as the official supplier of match balls for the second stanza of the 2024/2025 season. The partnership was confirmed following the delivery of the first batch of match balls earlier this week.
NPFL Chairman, Gbenga Elegbeleye, explained that the delay in introducing the new balls was due to a meticulous negotiation process involving NPFL investment partners, GTI Assets Management, to ensure a thorough understanding of all parties' obligations.
“Ideally, the official match balls would have been introduced at the start of the season, but we wanted to ensure we got a ball of very high standard,” said Elegbeleye. He emphasized that the balls were rigorously tested to meet international football competition standards, ensuring players wouldn’t have to contend with sub-standard equipment.
Prostar Sports CEO, Paul Maduakor, described the deal as a significant achievement for the Nigerian brand. “This is a major breakthrough for us at Prostar Sports, aligning with President Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda to produce and supply sporting equipment of international standard for the NPFL, the biggest league in Africa,” he said.
The new size 5 match ball is crafted with diamond-pattern soft-touch thermal bonded PU leather, offering exceptional durability, control, and a premium feel. It features a micro-shell coated butyl bladder for superior air retention and consistent shape, even under intense match conditions. The ball’s design includes 32 panels for aerodynamic stability and precision, meeting FIFA Regulated International Match Standards.
With a weight of 400-430 grams and a bounce range of 1.1-1.4 meters, the ball is engineered to enhance performance, durability, and consistency. Maduakor assured that the partnership would contribute to the growth of local talent while elevating the professional football experience in Nigeria.
This development underscores the NPFL’s commitment to maintaining high standards and fostering the growth of football in the country.
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