Times Of Swaziland: 8BET TRADE FAIR CUP: CLUBS GET E180K KITS

8BET TRADE FAIR CUP: CLUBS GET E180K KITS
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Nimrod Hlophe and Lindokuhle Madlopha on 31/08/2024 07:16:00


MBABANE – They mean business!
In a first-of-its-kind, the 16 clubs that will be participating in the 8Bet
Trade Fair Cup 2024 were presented with playing kits, yesterday. This took place
at Sigwaca House, where the teams received kits valued at E180 000. The betting
company sponsored the inaugural tournament to the tune of E2 million, with about
E200 000 reserved for playing kits for all participants. Notably, teams that
reach the finals will receive another kit.  It is rare for teams to receive kits
at the last 16 round of a tournament; usually, they are presented at the
quarter-finals stage.  The clubs received these kits from 8Bet Chief Operations
Officer (COO) Belinda Motsa and Premier League of Eswatini (PLE) Chairman,
Polycarp Dlamini.
Motsa hoped the kits would make the teams look presentable and warned them
against misconduct during tournament.
Meanwhile, PLE Chairman Dlamini encouraged clubs to promote 8Bet and use the
kits in every match of the tournament.  “Everything you use must be from the
sponsor. I encourage you to also stay away from violence and show sportsmanship.
Encourage fans to accept the outcomes of the games and avoid misconduct to dodge
the fines,” Dlamini said.  He urged teams not to steal players from the
national team Sihlangu’s camp, but to look for ways to explore new skills
within their squads.Meanwhile, Young Buffaloes Chief Executive Officer (CEO),
Sandile Gwebu thanked the sponsor for the kits. Gwebu was speaking on behalf of
the club. “8Bet has chosen the right path to expand its business through
football.” Gwebu said.
... no tickets sale at Mavuso Sports Centre
For a change, there will be no tickets sold at the gates of Mavuso Sports Centre
during the eight-day 8Bet Trade Fair Cup competition. Fans will be able to buy
entry tickets at Futis outlets in Mbabane, Ezulwini, Matsapha and Manzini. This
is according to PLE Acting CEO Pat Vilakati. Vilakati said fans would also be
able to buy stadium entry tickets at the Engen Filling Station that is opposite
the Nazarene traffic lights in Manzini. Alternatively, they can do so at the
Galp Filling Station next to Manzini Central High School.  Double-header match
tickets cost E50, while triple-header tickets are sell at E60 each.
The tickets are available for sale as of today.