Hayatou hails Globacom for renewing CAF Awards sponsorship

President of the Confederation of   African Football, Alhaji Issa Hayatou has hailed Globacom telecommunication operator for renewing the sponsorship deal of the Glo-CAF Awards .

The CAF President noted that Globacom’s third renewal of the awards is a deliberate effort at developing football in Africa, and encouraged the company not to relent in supporting the award ceremony. He described Globacom’s action as impressive and ideal for the growth of the round leather game in Africa.

Hayatou who was speaking at the third contract signing ceremony between Globacom and CAF for the sponsorship of the Glo CAF Awards, said that the company’s sponsorship of the annual event has spurred young and old talents to excellence on the world stage.

Globacom Limited,   signed a fresh deal with the Confederation to sponsor the annual African Player of the Year Awards for another four years. The two parties signed the agreement for the historic third time a few hours before the commencement of the 2014 edition of the Awards at the Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos on Thursday January 7.

Hayatou, signed on behalf of the Confederation, while Globacom’s Executive Director, Legal Services, Mrs Gladys Talabi, signed for the company.