Sleeper Fantasy launches ‘Sleeper Naija’ with exciting UCL game mode for Nigerian football lovers

Nigeria’s deep-rooted love for football is renowned worldwide. With an estimated 80 million football fans across Africa, it’s no surprise that fantasy sports platforms like Sleeper have captured the hearts of Nigerian enthusiasts. Since its 2016 launch, Sleeper has amassed over 6 million users globally. Now, in 2024, the platform is officially expanding into Africa, with Nigeria as its first market, and has announced the arrival of Sleeper Naija through a new Twitter account.

Millions of fans worldwide, especially in Nigeria, are captivated by the UEFA Champions League, which transcends mere competition between their favourite clubs. With this launch, Nigerians can immerse themselves in the action through the Sleeper Fantasy Football App. Users can create fantasy teams, join or start draft leagues, and predict match outcomes to earn points for every correct guess. As they climb the leaderboards, they also have the chance to win exciting prizes, making the experience of watching the games even more thrilling.

By introducing innovative features that resonate with sports lovers, Sleeper has solidified its position as a leading global fantasy sports platform. The recent addition of the UEFA Champions League prediction game mode allows users to predict match outcomes for free, with the chance to win exciting weekly prizes like a PS5, iPad, and AirPods. This offers an unparalleled experience for fans worldwide, allowing Nigerian football enthusiasts to engage with this vibrant global community.

“We are excited to introduce Sleeper Fantasy Football App to Nigerians as a central product to establish a community where they can interact, and compete, based on shared passion for their different clubs”, said Julien Dulioust, Head of