Bolabet energize Yamoto

MICHAEL MIYOBA writes@SunZambianCITY of Lusaka Football Club has clinched a three year deal with BOLABET Zambia and Energade the producers of the sport performance energy drink.The partnership will see BOLABET Zambia becoming the Principal Sponsor for City of Lusaka Football Club.The deal will cover a number of aspects including kit sponsorship, stadium branding and various promotions.The sponsorship deals excited Yamoto chairman Chomba Mumba who hailed Bolabet Zambia and Energade for coming on board to help the club reach greater heights. And City of Lusaka FC manager Justin Palmer said the two partnerships will help the club as it contributes to the growth of the Zambian game while fighting to win promotion to the Super Division.Meanwhile, Bolabet Zambia representative Phelan Chisala said the total value of the partnership will remain confidential, despite it being one of the largest sponsorship partnerships in Zambian football.“Bolabet is excited to announce this partnership with City of Lusaka. Bolabet are a key part of the sports ecosystem in Zambia, and we are proud to be associated with City Yamoto,” Said Chishala.And Energade Distribution Group Zambia Managing Director, Seko Mwanyungwi, said; “We are happy to be partnering with a historic Zambian football club. Sports nutrition is a key part of total athlete performance, and we are excited to be supporting Zambian Sports People.” Energade become the official sports drink provider for City Yamoto and will also become the official provider and sponsor of the City of Lusaka training kit.City of Lusaka compete in the Eden University National Division one league and occupiers third position with 18 points.During the sponsorship announcement event, the media engaged in a football match that saw the City of Lusaka FC management side feature Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) acting General Secretary Jospeh Chimpampwe, FAZ Registrar Iva Lengwe and Zambian Premier League Manager Brian Mulenga in goal.Mayor of Lusaka, Miles Sampa came on in the second half to witness the media side beaten 4 – 2.