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GU seals P500,000 per season deal

New deal: GU players parade the new kit with Tredennick logo on the sleeves. PIC: GU
New deal: GU players parade the new kit with Tredennick logo on the sleeves. PIC: GU

Gaborone United received a significant boost this week as the club secured a P1.5 million, three-year deal with real estate developer Tredinnick Property. The Reds will receive P500,000 per season, with the Tredinnick logo appearing on the left sleeve of the replicas for the duration of the contract.

Speaking at the launch in Gaborone yesterday, GU director Nicholas Zakhem said he approached Tredinnick managing director and CEO Joe Lalonde to support the team.

"We approached him and said we need your support. You are investing back into the community, into the youth, and we want you to come and watch and be part of our dream, the GU dream. Here we are. He received us with open arms, and we won't disappoint him. As you can see, the new kit looks good, and with the Tredinnick logo, it looks very impressive," Zakhem said.

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