Engen Botswana fuels Ngaka
Calistus Kolantsho | Monday January 26, 2026 06:00
Speaking to MmegiSport, Engen marketing specialist, Felicia Fisher, said the sponsorship represents the company’s support for sporting excellence and youth development through a targeted, purpose-driven partnership.
“Engen has provided support towards Ngaka’s international travel, enabling him to represent the country on the global boxing stage,” she said.
“This reflects our belief in empowering athletes who embody resilience, ambition, and national pride.”
Fisher explained that the sponsorship is event-based and short-term, linked specifically to Ngaka’s international boxing assignments for January 2026.
She added that the leading petroleum company in the country aims to enable the boxer to compete internationally.
Equally, Engen’s objective is to enhance Botswana’s visibility in global sport and achieve brand exposure aligned with the values of excellence, youth empowerment, and performance.
“The sponsorship marks the first time Engen Marketing Botswana has supported an individual sportsperson.
“The decision reflects our commitment to exploring meaningful partnerships, and we look forward to exploring more similar sponsorship and partnership opportunities in future,” Fisher said.
Reacting to sponsorship challenges faced by sport in general, Fisher acknowledges the drawback for the industry.
“We remain open to evaluating future opportunities that align with our strategic priorities, impact objectives, and available resources,” she said.
Meanwhile, Ngaka had his first fight under sponsorship in Vietnam on Saturday. He lost the Super Lightweight division bout to Cao Quốc Việt of Vietnam.
“It was an easy fight for me; I was over-skilled, but the officials robbed me. I lost 69 to 68 on points, but he never scored anything. That was a lesson as I prepare for other upcoming fights,” Ngaka said.
He added that being a professional boxer in Botswana is a struggle due to a lack of sponsorship. He said Engen sponsorship came at a perfect time, and it will enable him to focus on training rather than worrying about funds.
Ngaka said his plans for the year are to get a Lightweight Africa title or Lightweight Asian title, and also share the ring and gym with world-class boxers.
The former World Boxing Federation (WBF) International Super Bantamweight champion has bouts lined up in China (January 31), Tanzania (March 27), and Vietnam (May 24).