beMOBILE Promises World Class Soccer Awards
Monday, June 10, 2013
This year the sponsors, beMOBILE are promising a world-class ceremony that will be remembered long after the event. "The awards will celebrate local football in style, salute and recognise footballers, administrators, media and other stakeholders for the wonderful enjoyment they have created throughout the 2012-13 season," reads a statement from beMOBILE.Besides an array of entertainment by VEE, KTM Choir, Lister Boleseng and Machesa, the focus will remain on the players who will be crowned on the night.
The statement says the sponsorship to the premier league has not only raised the profile of the game but also helped develop local football in the process."Botswana football has come of age and made tremendous strides.By ploughing back profits into the community, beMOBILE, the newest market entrant, has helped unearth the wonderful talent that abounds in this country. beMOBILE has put up a substantial amount of sponsorship money for the premier league in proportion to their market share and returns.
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