Dafabet officials with Shabana officials. Photo/nation.co.ke

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Gaming firm dafabet has announceed a sponsorship deal with two lower division football clubs.

On Thursday, the firm confirmed a "medium term" agreement as Shabana FC’s

The Asian firm has pumped Sh4.5million into the club on an anual basis.

The deal will see dafabet's logo appear at the front of the third tier club's jerseys.

"Our performances in the last few years have been affected by financial constraints but now we have solved that problem and I expect us to fight for promotion to the top flight in the next two seasons," said Shabana secretary general Peter Omwando.

Separately, dafabet have agreed on a partnership deal with National Super League side Wazito FC.

Under this arrangement, Wazito - who are currently ranked fourth in the NSL table - will receive a percentage from monies earned by dafabet on each bet placed under the club's new login on the website and short message service.

Similarly, dafabet's logo will appear at the back of the club jerseys.

"We are excited and encouraged by this partnership which will help ease our financial burden. We urge our fans to support us by placing their bets via dafabet,” Wazito chairman Kentice Tikolo added.