MTN Eswatini boosts PLE Charity Cup sponsorship to E1.675 million

MTN Eswatini has committed E100 000 to the Premier League of Eswatini (PLE) Charity Cup, increasing the total sponsorship to E1.675 million. This new funding follows a E75 000 contribution from Nedbank Eswatini the previous week. The PLE announced the initial E1.5 million sponsorship for the tournament at its launch.

PLE Brand and Marketing Manager Nqobile Simelane confirmed that the funds from MTN Eswatini will cover tournament prizes and event costs. She stated that any acquired sponsorship is directed towards these expenses, as the prize money was initially funded by the PLE. Individual awards include E9 000 for Player of the Series, E6 000 for Top Scorer, and E5 000 for Best Goalkeeper.

PLE Chief Executive Officer Pat Vilakati clarified that only statistics from the semi-finals and final matches will be considered for individual awards, excluding performances from the play-offs. The tournament reaches its climax on Saturday at Somhlolo National Stadium, the same venue where Mbabane Highlanders last won the trophy in 2019.

Why it mattersFootball fans in Eswatini will benefit from the increased prize money and event costs for the PLE Charity Cup.

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