The Orange FA Cup sponsorship deal has risen from P12.6 million to P15.3 million, the telecommunications company announced.
The two parties initially penned a three-year deal in 2019. Speaking at the Orange FA Cup Season 4 launch yesterday, Orange Botswana chief finance officer and acting CEO, Bishy Butale said the renewal of the sponsorship is a reaffirmation of the company’s decision in the development of sports locally. “The renewal of this sponsorship agreement with the BFA reaffirms our dedication fostering the development, growth and promotion of the local game as well as upliftment of local communities.
The collaboration with BFA makes a difference to thousands of people directly and indirectly,” Butale said. “Building from the success of the last contract and our history of partnering football, we are delighted to announce an investment increase of 17% to P15.4m over three years which equates to just over P5.1m a season.” For his part, BFA president, Maclean Letshwiti lauded Orange Botswana for showing confidence in the development of football in the country. Letshwiti said it is a bold move by the company to stick to football as the game recovers from the complications brought by the outbreak of COVID-19. “At the BFA we view this as a great vote of confidence in our football development efforts.
Thank you Orange for sticking with us for another three years. We applaud you because we are alive to all the challenges you face as a business. We understand the gravity of COVID-19 economic effects on the world economy,” he said. Meanwhile at the launch, the draw of the last 48 round was held and brought interesting fixtures.
Holy Ghost and Mochudi Centre Chiefs will renew their rivalry while VTM FC and Matebejana have been pitted against each other. Last season semifinalist, Matebele will face Tlokweng United. In the north, Eleven Angels have been pitted against highflying second tier side, Mbalakalungu FC while there is a derby tie in Serowe between Green Lovers and Miscellaneous. There are 13 debutants in the Orange FA Cup Season 4 and the games will start next month.
South Hemisphere
VTM FC vs Matebejana Kang Royal Stallions vs Lokgwabe United Holy Ghost vs Mochudi Centre Chiefs Ncojane Young Stars vs UB Hawks Black Rangers vs Mochudi United Taung Young Strikers vs Black Forest Matebele FC vs Tlokweng United Broadhurst United vs Naughty Boys
North Hemisphere
Masterpiece FC vs Sankoyo Bush Bucks Green Lovers vs Miscellaneous Super Stars vs Etsha Morning Stars Chadibe FC vs Morogosi FC Zowa United vs Peacemakers Rolling Guys vs Santa Green Eleven Angels vs Mbalakalungu Dukwi SC vs Nico United
