Nigerian sports federations urged to partner with betPawa to elevate player welfare

In a compelling call to action, Nigerian sports federations such as the football and basketball associations, have been encouraged to join forces with leading iGaming company betPawa, owned by the pawaTech Group , to enhance the welfare of players across the country. This appeal was made during a recent interview on the Sports Zone show on Lagos Talks FM, hosted by Charles Anazodo and Femi Farawe.

Representing betPawa’s CSR and sports development team, Raquel Puig (pronounced PUJ) and Nii Ashong-Katai Armah took to the airwaves to shed light on the company’s transformative initiative, the Locker Room Bonus. This innovative program is already making waves across Africa, and betPawa is now setting its sights on Nigeria to bring its unique rewards system to local athletes.

The Locker Room Bonus is a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to celebrate and reward sportswomen and men in real-time. Here’s how it works: players who make the matchday squad receive instant cash payouts directly to their mobile wallets immediately after a victorious game—before they even leave the stadium. This swift and seamless process has earned the initiative its catchy name, Locker Room Bonus.

The program goes beyond merely rewarding players; it recognizes their hard work and helps professionalize the leagues by establishing clear criteria for eligibility. Teams must submit player lists with full details, players confirm their identities via betPawa’s pawaPass security platform, and matchday squad lists are verified by local authorities. Once eligibility is confirmed, winning players receive instant cash bonuses directly to their mobile wallets, ensuring transparency and prompt rewards. Additionally, the initiative extends bonuses to