Build it spends E1.2 million per year in Under-13 tournament
BUILD it Stores is investing over 1 million per year in the annual Build it Under-13 tournament.
This was revealed by Eswatini Football Association (EFA) Chief Executive Officer Frederick Mngomezulu during the 2023 edition held at Mavuso Sports Centre on Saturday.
“We are grateful to Build it for the continued support to the tournament with an annual sponsorship of E1.2 million which
covers the total expenses of the tournament from the regions until the finals. We are also grateful for the introduction of the E10 000 education bursary for the player of the tournament and the funds will contributes towards a bright future of the player,”
Mngometulu also announced that they will be sending an Under-13 pick team to an international tournament in Lesotho possibly in December.
“We will send a pick team to an international tournament in December at a country that will announce in due course. We are grateful for the continued support of the sponsor for ensuring that we continue grooming youngsters,” he said.
He also thanked the sponsor for introducing the E10 000 bursary for the best player of the tournament which was won by Wenkosi Dlamini from the Nhlangano pick team.
Meanwhile, Build it head office representative Pillay said they were happy with the proceedings of the tournament.
“We are pleased with our partnership with the Eswatini Football Association which has become a perfect platform for youngsters to showcase talent. We will engage with our partner to see how we can improve the initiative