The
Ghana
Football
Association
(GFA)
has
unveiled
5-Star
Energy
Drink,
as
its
official
beverage
partner.
The
four-year
partnership
deal
will
see
the
provision
of
both
products
and
cash
to
the
GFA
on
annual
basis,
and
will
also
see
the
beverage
being
featured
prominently
at
GFA
events
and
activities,
to
further
enhance
its
brand
visibility
and
connection
with
the
passionate
Ghanaian
football
community.
Speaking
at
the
signing
ceremony
yesterday,
the
General
Manager
of
Multi
Pac
Limited,
producers
of
the
Energy
Drink,
Rabih
Bourji,
expressed
joy
by
partnering
with
the
Football
Association,
noting
that
football
was
a
significant
part
of
the
Ghanaian
fibre,
and
supporting
the
sport
through
the
GFA
speaks
volumes
of
his
outfit’s
commitment
to
promoting
sports
and
healthy
living.
“At
Multi
Pac
Limited,
we
believe
this
partnership
will
create
great
synergies
and
bring
immense
value
to
both
parties.”
The
GFA
President,
Kurt
Edwin
Simeon-Okraku,
who
signed
on
behalf
of
the
Association,
welcomed
the
company
into
their
fold,
noting
that
it
underscores
the
GFA’s
proactive
approach
in
attracting
corporate
support
to
bolster
the
development
of
football
in
Ghana.
While
looking
forward
to
a
fruitful
and
mutually
beneficial
relationship
between
the
two
outfits,
the
FA
boss
hoped
the
support
from
the
company
will
undoubtedly
energise
players
and
various
teams
as
well
as
contribute
to
their
improved
performance
on
and
off
the
field.
“It
is
our
earnest
hope
and
belief
that
our
partnership
with
5-Star
Energy
Drink
shall
boost
the
energy
levels
of
the
Black
Stars
and
result
in
our
qualification
for
a
fifth
FIFA
World
Cup
tournament
as
well
as
winning
that
much
sought
after
fifth
Africa
Cup,”
Simeon-Okraku
added.
Present
at
the
launch
were
GFA
Vice
President,
Mark
Addo,
Executive
Council
member,
Eugene
Noel
Nobel,
Black
Stars
Deputy
Coach,
John
Paintsil
and
members
of
the
Football
Association.
BY
RAYMOND
ACKUMEY