SPL champions Gor Mahia confirm Sportpesa deal

Sportpesa Premier League champions Gor Mahia have confirmed a 5-year sponsorship deal with sports betting firm Sportpesa.

According to the club’s official website, the deal was announced by club chairman Ambrose Rachier on February 2, 2016 and will run for the next five years.

Prior to the confirmation, the club was reportedly torn between choosing one of two offers tabled by Betway and Sportpesa. Betway tabled the first offer but have now been pipped to the deal by Sportpesa who reportedly offered a better deal.

“For two and a half years we have been referred to as the broke Gor Mahia in many quarters. But today, Gor Mahia FC one of the oldest and most successful club in Kenya is delighted to announce a landmark 5 year sponsorship deal with Sportpesa,” said Rachiel.

“This is part of Sportpesa’s commitment to football development in the country and a goal to help see Kenya take part in the World Cup. The deal will cover payment of player salaries, world class player recruitment and official kitting.”

The 15-time Kenyan Premier League champions have been without an official sponsor since March 2013 after TUZO failed to renew its contract with the club.

Gor Mahia are by far the 2016 1st leg Sportpesa Premier League transfers’ top spenders, splashing close to Ksh4.5m.

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