{"id":4408,"date":"2025-06-27T11:21:18","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T14:21:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/?p=4408"},"modified":"2026-04-19T16:00:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T19:00:14","slug":"sportpesa-partners-with-varsity-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/sportpesa-partners-with-varsity-football","title":{"rendered":"SportPesa partners with Varsity Football"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As a category-exclusive sponsor, the deal will see SportPesa gain branding across Varsity Football\u2019s platforms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>South Africa.- <strong>SportPesa<\/strong> has announced a <strong>three-year partnership deal<\/strong> with <strong>Varsity Football<\/strong> to become the official online betting partner of the South African premier university sports league.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The partnership is a testament to the shared values of both brands, as it emphasises Varsity Sports\u2019 commitment to creating positive change through sport and SportPesa\u2019s dedication to youth sports development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a category-exclusive sponsor, the deal will see SportPesa gain branding across Varsity Football\u2019s platforms, including social media and stadium advertising. It also places SportsPesa in the ranks of long-term sponsors of Varsity Football, including <strong>FNB<\/strong>, <strong>Suzuki<\/strong> and <strong>Cashbuild<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gareth Rosslee<\/strong>, Head of Marketing at SportPesa, said: \u201cSportPesa is excited to be part of the Varsity Football journey. We see immense potential in university sports and are particularly proud to help fuel the growth of the women\u2019s game. Together, we look forward to celebrating the passion, skill and future of South African football.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since its inception in <strong>2012<\/strong>, Varsity Sports has made a lasting impact on South African university sports, providing a stage for young athletes to showcase their talents on a national level. The platform has been a launching pad for many professional sports stars in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new sponsorship will further help Varsity Sports extend its reach, positively impact student-athletes and drive the growth of the game, particularly among female athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lisa Roux<\/strong>, sponsorship manager at ASEM Varsity Sports, said: \u201cVarsity Sports has become synonymous with high-energy, youth-driven sporting excellence, and we are happy to welcome SportPesa into our family of partners. This partnership is a testament to our shared belief in the power of sport to inspire, transform and uplift.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"see-also-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"see-also-label\">See also:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"related-article__thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/HOllywoodbets-logo-1-1024x631-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"related-article__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"see-also-label-strong\">See also:<\/span> <a href='https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/hollywoodbets-renews-partnership-with-safa-to-bolster-womens-football'>Hollywoodbets renews partnership with SAFA to bolster women&#8217;s football<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a category-exclusive sponsor, the deal will see SportPesa gain branding across Varsity Football\u2019s platforms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2395,"featured_media":4410,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_press_release":false,"is_interview":false,"is_opinion":false,"focusai_summary":"SportPesa has secured a three-year, category-exclusive sponsorship with Varsity Football, South Africa's premier university sports league. 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