| Umbro SA Partners With Kenyan Premier League |
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“UMBRO’s Football Wardrobe range caters for all players from grass roots to professional by providing the essential ‘must have’ items any player would want in his kit bag”, says Bell. “We have selected the Canford CVC cotton tees and Rossal woven suits from the Football Wardrobe range for the referees off-field kit. The use of vibrant, bold primary colours allows for great mix-and-match combinations to highlight the different teams or functions within the KPL.” The Referee Jersey and Referee Short from the UMBRO Teamwear range will be used for the referees’ on-field kit. These are specifically designed for training and playing football with the polyester performance fabric and strategically placed ventilation paneling. “The KPL is delighted to be working with the global UMBRO brand that actively develops their ranges to deliver credible and authentic products. This sponsorship of the match officials is the first time they will have uniform, performance equipment. We hope we can build on this relationship with UMBRO,” says an excited Frank Okoth. Currently the KPL have 64 match officials comprising of 24 referees, 24 assistant referees and 16 match commissioners. All of which will be wearing the UMBRO apparel for all sanctioned KPL games (most of which are broadcast across Africa on Supersport) and other matches they are required to officiate in. “This is a great opportunity for UMBRO,” says Mark Byrne. “And hopefully the first step to developing the brand across southern Africa, which will enable and equip more players in these countries that have such a passion for football by giving them access to quality performance team wear”. UMBRO SA is an official licensee of UMBRO Ltd in South Africa, and sponsors some of the major teams such as Mpumalanga Black Aces, Vasco da Gama and Free State Stars. |
