The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) and Supersport have signed a new contract for the sponsorship and broadcast of the MTN Super League for another five years. This new extension is worth US$5million and will run up to 2020.
And FAZ has described the signing of the deal as an exciting development and a milestone for Zambian football, adding that the move is a resounding demonstration of the confidence and trust that Supersport and the corporate world have in the local game as well as the Association and its leadership.
The country’s soccer governing body says the development guarantees an unrivalled platform to continue to showcase the splendour of the local game, the heightened competition of the Super League and the high football standards that continue to make Zambian football and its administration an admirable component thing for the rest of Africa.
And in commenting on the signing of the new development, FAZ president Kalusha Bwalya hailed Supersport for the partnership and urged the Zambian football fraternity to safeguard the game and ensure that the country continued on the path of development.
“Our football is in a privileged state. With this five-year extension, live television guarantees our clubs a new platform of opportunity and assures them of a stage from which they can further engage into and or expand commercial ventures based on this guaranteed five year undertaking,” Kalusha said adding: “The challenge for us is to continue to work hard as one united family, to continue on the path of development and safeguard the interests, integrity and credibility of our game through exemplary and professional conduct on and off the field.”
A great move that will assist greatly in developing our soccer. Zed is very great!!!