GOFERE & MBALE HEROES ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP
Gofere is pleased to announce a new long-term partnership as the official technical partner of the Startimes Uganda Premier League side, Mbale Heroes F.C..
Formed in 1960, Mbale Heroes Football Club holds prestige as one of Uganda's oldest and most supported community football club with a football tradition spanning 65 years. The lauded club has gone on to achieve monumental success winning the Uganda Cup two times, representing Eastern Uganda.
Gofere will be the official technical partner of Mbale Heroes F.C's playing squads, supplying high-performance competition, training and off-field apparel. Branded apparel, and equipment will also provided to technical and management staff; with a supporter's range available for fans to purchase.
Speaking on the partnership, Gofere's CEO Samuel Mekonen explained his delightness to welcome Mbale Heroes Football Club to the Gofere continenetal brand stable and in the famous catalogue of community clubs.
"Gofere, as an expanding pan african sportswear brand, is incredibly passionate about Ugandan football and partnering with MBALE HEROES F.C. signifies our commitment to the growth and development of Ugandan football. They are a club with tremendous history that is heart to the Eastern Uganda football story and we are ecstatic to be a part of Mbale Heroes's next chapter."
Accompained by Badru Chemisto, Deputy chairman of Mbale Heroes F.C., Mbale Heroes FC CEO, Christopher Omony said
"Gofere has a huge footprint in the contienetal supply of football apparel and equipment. It is evident that their track record and professionalism in Uganda and beyond will help the club to embark on a journey that will increase the revenue base through the sale of quality, custom-made replica jerseys and other merchandise. We are delighted to see the club partner with a reputable pan african kit supplier;together we shall endeavour to grow the Mbale Hereoes brand to greater heights.We really look forward to a wonderful three-year partnership"