THE District Football Association (DIFA) Berea has sealed a four-year sponsorship deal with Papillion Fish and Chips to cater for the office administrative issues and wellbeing of its staff.

The deal was signed on Monday during an occasion that was held at the DIFA offices. Papillion Fish and Chips sponsorship which is worth M35 000 per year is set to support DIFA Berea on issues including procurement of computers and other office equipment, stationary as well as a special jersey for the DIFA committee and staff.
Speaking at the event, the owner of Papillion Fish and Chips, Makhalemele Matela said sports play a crucial role in the country, but to maintain uniformity among teams still remains a critical challenge.
He said the move to invest in the district soccer governing body is meant to boost the association’s confidence and help it become identical.
He pleaded with the office to effectively and properly use the equipment so that it would still be in good condition for use in future.

For his part, President of DIFA Berea, Lekhooa Thabaneng said they are grateful for the partnership the signed with Papillion, adding that it will mainly focus on the wellbeing of the office.

“We cannot deny that our office was in desperate need of the equipment until our sponsor came to the rescue,” he said.