Football

Fiji Football embarks on a new journey with Digicel

March 3, 2021 7:32 pm

Fiji Football has embarked on a new journey with Digicel Fiji now jumping on board as the official partner for the next three years.

Digicel Fiji will now sponsor all the associations’ major asset including the national league, men’s and women’s senior league as well as the inaugural super league.

Digicel Fiji Chief Executive, Farid Mohammed, says this is a landmark move for them and Fiji Football.

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“With this sponsorship, we do not only get the senior and premier content but we also participate in the development of football in Fiji. We are going to be part of the primary and secondary school competition, regional club championships and we are going to be part of the futsal championship.”

The national teams from the Under 16 to the men’s will also have a change in name and will be now called the Digicel National U16, 19, women and men respectively.

Digicel has directed an investment of $2.85m for the next three years in fostering the development of football in the country.

Chief Executive, Farid Mohammed, during the launch at the FMF Gymnasium says Digicel will support all levels of football from schools, clubs, national including Futsal.