Football Kenya Federation has on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, unveiled leading online betting firm Betika as it’s FKF National Super League partner in a KES 90 Million 3-year deal.
The league will now be known as the Betika Super League.
Under the sponsorship, each of the 20 competing teams will get Ksh 750,000 and in-kind provision of uniforms, financial support, kits, balls, nets, and other sports equipment. Through the sponsorship, Betika will be the community grassroots football partner for FKF.
FKF has unveiled @betikaKe as it’s FKF National Super League partner in a KES 90 Million 3-year deal https://t.co/qCRUpxn1AU pic.twitter.com/9BOkGRKjP6
— Football Kenya Federation (@Football_Kenya) November 12, 2019
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Speaking at a press conference to announce the partnership, Mr. John Mbatiah, the firm’s Commercial Head said, “This partnership confirms our commitment to investing in the community through sports, arts, and culture with football being a key focus. Through this, we aim to improve the standards of the game as we nurture talent both at the grassroots and national levels. We also believe we can influence positive change among the youth through creating an atmosphere of talents and skills development in sports. These are the same players who will hopefully steer Kenya to qualify for the 2022 World Cup”
FKF President, Mr Nick Mwendwa, lauded Betika for coming on board at a crucial time by saying, “Today we mark yet another milestone by launching a partnership for our NSL Clubs which we believe will go a long way towards not only easing the clubs’ financial obligations but also increasing the competition in the league.”
Ten matches have in the meantime been lined up in midweek as the league enters its 14th round.