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EPL Side West Ham Announces Partnership With African Oil Company

West Ham announced its first official partnership in Africa, following the signing of a long-term agreement with Capital Oil and Gas Ind. Ltd., the principal investor in Nigerian Professional Football League side FC Ifeanyi Ubah. The partnership will provide Capital Oil and Gas with a range of rights to promote the business through the football club, driving visibility and awareness as well as focusing on B2B interaction through the use of hospitality at the Hammers' new home. Based in Nnewi, Anambra State, FC Ifeanyi Ubah will become the club’s official Nigerian football club partner. The long-term agreement will also see the two football clubs join forces on a number of football-related projects led by FC Ifeanyi Ubah, from best-practice coaching initiatives to establishing grassroots football programs in Nigeria (West Ham).

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