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BFA, Orange renew vows in improved P15.4m deal

The draw: Orange FA Cup Season Four was launched yesterday. PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
The draw: Orange FA Cup Season Four was launched yesterday. PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) and Orange Botswana have extended the FA Cup contract by a further three years which also sees a 17% increase in cash from the previous deal.

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.

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