Kingdom Bank and FKF Premier League club Mathare United are set to finalize a sponsorship deal before the year’s end, sources have revealed.A source close to Mathare United, speaking to Mozzart Sport on condition of anonymity, disclosed that the club approached the institution earlier in the season but faced initial delays due to Kingdom Bank’s closed financial books for the year.”The club reached out to Kingdom Bank seeking a partnership after our promotion back to the league. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8547522##Discussions were promising, but the bank had closed its financial year and promised to revisit the talks in December or January,” the source explained.Despite the delay, the two parties entered an interim partnership where Kingdom Bank paid Ksh 1,000,000 for banner placements during Mathare United’s home games.”We couldn’t finalize the deal in August, but they offered Ksh 1,000,000 to display their banners at our matches. You’ve likely seen them during our games,” the source added.Kenya to grace CAF African Schools Football Championship qualifiers in UgandaWhile remaining tight-lipped about the figures of the upcoming deal, the source hinted that the bank is poised to become the team’s primary sponsor.”We are nearing an agreement but cannot disclose the specifics until everything is finalized. Once done, we’ll share the details publicly,” they noted.Mathare United, currently sixth in the league with 15 points from 11 matches, has been without a shirt sponsor for two consecutive seasons.Zico responds to calls for his appointment as permanent Gor Mahia coachThe club is actively seeking partners for front, sleeve, and back sponsorships to stabilize its finances and boost its performance.
