Nico partners with Phikwe Cultural Group
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Nico United are fighting for their lives in the Premier League
Nico Supporters Club chairman, John Mokgosi Madema revealed the partnership on Saturday at the club’s poorly attended sponsored walk. He said their partnership with the award winning traditional dance group is part of the club’s initiative to accelerate plans to motivate the players and mobilise resources to help the club survive relegation.
Phikwe Cultural Group leader, Mokwadi Malapela thanked Nico for having confidence in the group to help mobilise young people to continue supporting the club. He said this football-meets-the-arts partnership is a welcome idea that will provide a broader mobilisation of supporters across the town. He said raising funds for the club needs concerted efforts by all stakeholders.
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