Nigeria’s passion for football is legendary and resonates across the globe. With around 80 million football fans in Africa, it’s no wonder that fantasy football platforms like Sleeper are making waves among Nigerian enthusiasts. Since its launch in 2016, Sleeper has captured the imagination of over 6 million users worldwide, bringing a fresh, interactive twist to the football experience that aligns perfectly with Nigeria’s vibrant football culture. 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. This offers an unparalleled experience for fans worldwide, enabling Nigerian football enthusiasts to engage with this vibrant global community.
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“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 Football at Sleeper.
He further added; “We’ve listened to our fans and built a fantasy football game that delivers on their desires, offering a fresh and exciting experience. The goal of this launch is to provide Nigerians, who are among the most ardent football fans, with a means of experiencing the game on a completely new level.”
Sleeper is the fastest organically growing fantasy platform in the world, achieving some of the highest engagement levels per user in the industry. More than just a sports platform, Sleeper focuses on building personal connections and creating lasting memories. This launch aims to enhance fan interaction and engagement across Africa, further solidifying Sleeper’s bond with its African supporters and expanding its leadership in the online fantasy football space.
Anyone can easily download the Sleeper from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, sign up, join a league, and stay excited!
With the Champions League season in full swing, now is the perfect moment to join a community of Football enthusiast on the Sleeper fantasy experience.
About Sleeper
Sleeper is a mobile-first fantasy sports app featuring a unique chat-based interface for managing fantasy teams. Founded in 2014, Sleeper aims to deliver a more social and engaging experience for fantasy sports enthusiasts. With leagues covering football, NFL, NBA, and college basketball, Sleeper has become the fastest organically growing fantasy platform in the world, achieving some of the highest engagement levels per user in the industry. At Sleeper, it’s not just about sports; it’s about fostering personal connections and creating lasting memories.
