Betting firm Sportpesa has been shortlisted for a top global award for their involvement with English Premier League sides Everton Fc and Championship side Hull City. [Photo/sportpesa]Betting firm SportPesa has been shortlisted for the glamorous Football Business Awards (FBA) that recognizes and awards firms that support the football game in the United Kingdom (UK).
The bookmakers was nominated as finalists for dual global awards under the Best Brand Activation that involves their sponsorship for English Premier League side Everton Fc and Championship's outfit Hull City FC.
The firm's CEO Ronald Karauri said the nomination vindicated their commitment of using football to bridge cultural gaps and promoting soccer across the globe.
“It is truly an honour to receive such high-profile recognition for our efforts to promote football development across various regions and using football to unite cultures as well as build careers.
“To receive, not one, but two nominations speaks volumes about the work we put in to grow the game,” he said.
Other than Everton and Hull City,SportPesa also sponsors Kenyan soccer giants Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards among other sporting teams in the country.