PICK ’N PAY BOOSTS 84 SCHOOLS WITH E300 000 SPONSORSHIP

MBABANE – Pick ’n Pay lived up to its promise to support grassroots soccer development by sponsoring 84 local primary schools with equipment worth E300 000, through its Kick-Off Campaign.

The presentation took place at Sigwaca House yesterday, and the equipment included soccer kits, bags, and soccer balls. 
Leading figures from the sporting fraternity, including Minister of Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs David ‘Cruiser’ Ngcamphalala, schools, representatives and the sponsor were in attendance.  Pick ’n Pay Africa’s Senior Buyer Prakash Prasad, said by focusing on grassroots, they wanted to take football to the next level. He said by keeping their promise, they had shown their commitment to the development of the sport.

“We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all stakeholders for making this a reality. As Pick ’n Pay, we are proud to partner with football and hope that this relationship will grow bigger over the years,” he said.

Minister Ngcamphalala thanked Pick ’n Pay for not only keeping their promise but also ensuring that the number of beneficiaries increased from the initial 24 to 84 schools. He said with such partnerships, the future of the sport was bright.

“We appeal to all Swazis to support Pick ’n Pay so they can continue doing good things for sports. On behalf of government, we thank the sponsor for such a good gesture. Grassroots is where everything starts, and we hope the sponsorship will go a long way in encouraging our youngsters to raise their game,” he said.

In line with this campaign, Pick ’n Pay also conducted weekly draws for customers who spent E150 or more on groceries in their various outlets.

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