Betting company, SportPesa has partnered with rugby club, Nondescripts Legends (better known as Nondies) in a deal that will see the team receive Sh2 million in sponsorship support towards a doubleheader against their Uganda Vets counterparts.
The cash will go towards activities such as coaching and mentorship sessions for young talent and tournaments line up for the Nondies Legends, among other rugby development plans under the “Tujiamini initiative” that will be announced once they come on stream, SportPesa’s public relations manager Willis Ojwang, said on Thursday, May 23.
Mr Ojwang said the first leg will be played on June 8, at the Kings Park Arena in Kampala, noting that their aim is to ignite a flame that will burn in the hearts of young talented players.
“The partnership is also aimed at encouraging young and upcoming rugby players that they can achieve more if they believe in themselves just like the legends,” said Ojwang.
Last year, the Kenyan legends won 6-38 in the away trip in Uganda before picking a 31-12 victory at home to clinch the 2023 Legends Cup. This year’s squad will include the likes of Collins Injera, Lavin Asego, George Mbaye, Oscar Sudi, Moses Mukabane and Eddie Omondi.
The teams head coach, Oscar Osir said the partnership will ensure that upcoming youth can witness their heroes in action, learning from their prowess and passion for rugby while fostering a vibrant community of talent where rugby continues to thrive in the years to come.
“What we should expect this year is a lot of preparation from Uganda and what we can see is that they have gone ahead and beefed up their team. We might have gotten them a bit off guard last year, but I expect they will be ready this time. Nonetheless, we are up to the task as we have been training well for the trip,” Osir said.
