RIGHT Play Health Services injected funds into the New Brighton Football Association (NEBFA) for the development of grassroots soccer, during a glittering sponsorship launch function, at Embizweni Square on Saturday evening.
Right Play Health Services director, Dr John Marite, said the motive behind sponsoring NEBFA was to keep the youth in sport so that they refrain from committing criminal activities.
The New Brighton-born Marite said, “We decided that we should plough back to the community through sport.
“Our children are faced with a number of social ills. They use nyaope, tik, dagga and other drugs that jeopardise their future. They develop anti-social behaviour.
“Sport keeps them out of crime and sport is a career nowadays.”
NEBFA president, Mike Mambara, stated that the three-year deal was going to play a significant role in NEBFA’s future.
“Right Play Health Services have sponsored us R50 000 for three years.
“We look forward to promoting the brand image of Right Play,” said Mambara.
SAFA Nelson Mandela Bay chairperson, Simphiwe Mkhangelwa, commended the NEBFA executive committee for their hard work and commitment. Mkhangelwa also thanked Right Play for the contribution they had made.
NEBFA communications and marketing manager, Phillip Tsoaelo, thanked Right Play for coming to NEBFA’s rescue.
“We got a shot in the arm.
“Our players’ morale will be boosted.
“On behalf of NEBFA, I would like to thank Dr Marite and Right Play Health Services for developing our sport,” said Tsoaelo.
