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MBABANE – Lady luck is on Maphalaleni teams’ side as they were sponsored to the tune of E40 000 and playing equipment for juniors.

The sponsorship was presented by Anne Eriksen on behalf of the sponsors, Nick Letsos, who sponsored the Maphalaleni Juniors League with E40 000 to be played for in the next four years and three sets of playing equipment from Charlie Gilman.

Eriksen on Monday presented a E10 000 replica cheque to be played for this season to Eswatini Football Association (EFA), Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Fredrick Mngomezulu, Hhohho Regional Football Association (HRFA) Chairman Nigel Shongwe and Maphalaleni Football League Chairman Celculo ‘Pitso’ Dlamini.

In a letter written by Letsos which was read by Eriksen, he said together with his wife had great memories with the people who are involved with the HRFA.

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“Having been to various soccer tournaments during our visits in Eswatini, we were amazed by how important the game of football was in the lives of these players. Many of this players walked to the games; it seemed to us that they were just happy to be able to showcase their skills on the soccer field and have a good time,” reads part of the letter.

The letter further said that it became obvious to Letsos that there was a need to help in the sponsorship aspect of the game and together with Gilman, they decided to sponsor the young boys through the money and playing equipment.

EFA CEO thanked the sponsors for partnering with HRFA in the development of the sport in the regions.