The Uganda Netball National Team, the She Cranes, have secured a Shs68 million sponsorship deal from Gals Sports Betting.
The sponsorship will run for one year and will cover the She Cranes’ participation in the 2023 Netball World Cup and the Africa Netball Championship.
The sponsorship was announced by Daniel Ntale, the Federation head of Marketing, who expressed his excitement at the new partnership.
“We are really excited to have another family member on board in the name of Gals Sports Betting Uganda,” said Ntale.
“They have come at a time where we need them the most. We have been lacking funding, and we have expressed a drought due to negativity that has been running around in media and other channels.”
“But to put that aside, we are grateful that even amidst all this, there are still people who have trust in us.” he added.
The sponsorship is a major boost for the She Cranes, who are looking to build on their seventh-place finish at the 2019 Netball World Cup.
The 2023 Netball World Cup will be held in Cape Town, South Africa, from July 28 to August 6.
Ntale on how She Cranes will use the sponsorship
“As marketing, we bring in money, then the federation decides what to use it for,” said Ntale.
“But of course, the players are the main objective, so they have to take their portion. Money comes in the game because of them, money comes because of the people working the federation, money comes because of good leadership, so all those have to share the cake.”
Gals Sports Betting joins Uganda Airlines and Plascon Uganda as official partners of the Uganda Netball Federation.
The sponsorship is a significant vote of confidence in the She Cranes and their potential to achieve success on the world stage.
With the right support, the She Cranes could be a force to be reckoned with at the 2023 Netball World Cup.
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