вЂњThis partnership was born with development in mind, and Sasol has put their money where their mouths are, as our flagship league - the Sasol League, continues to offer opportunities and produce players that are sought after, not only by the teams in the Hollywoodbets Super League but also across all national teams. On our list we have played Chile, the Netherlands, Sweden, Jamaica вЂ“ among others, and we will forever be grateful to Sasol,вЂќ said Dr Jordaan.

This team has faced some of the best footballing nations like the world number one ranked team, the USA вЂ“ and not many can claim to have been invited to play them. Without their support, we would not have made such significant gains and strides in womenвЂ™s football. вЂњBanyana Banyana have become a global player, and it is all thanks to Sasol. South African football has also gone global with Banyana Banyana moving in droves to join overseas clubs and making their mark on the international stage in some of the best leagues in the world. Sasol was also there when Banyana Banyana won the COSAFA WomenвЂ™s Championship four times in a row вЂ“ 2017, 2018, 20. The support also saw the South African Senior WomenвЂ™s National Team qualify for back to back Olympic Games вЂ“ London 2012 and Rio 2016. SasolвЂ™s backing started with the establishment of the Sasol League (2009) вЂ“ a development league that was instrumental in the formation of Hollyhoodbets Super League just over a year ago. As we formally cement the extension of our partnership, we look forward to working together to continue to raise the standard of womenвЂ™s football and to reach even greater milestones, under our вЂњ#Limitless and BeyondвЂ™ campaign.вЂќ The sole mandate of the partnership since 2009 has always been to develop and promote womenвЂ™s football, and Sasol has been there every step of the way to witness a number of milestones вЂ“ chief among them being Banyana BanyanaвЂ™s maiden appearance at the world football showpiece, the FIFA WomenвЂ™s World Cup in France in 2019. I would like to thank SAFA for their partnership and for supporting Sasol in realising our goal of enabling transformation and contributing towards greater parity for women athletes. We are not just a sponsor, we are partner in the development and growth of womenвЂ™s football. A purpose we will live up to as we continue to play our part in advancing the interests and developmental needs of women, not just in sports, but also in business and society, in our communities and beyond. вЂњOur role in womenвЂ™s football is a shining example of our purpose in action. Through the Sasol WomenвЂ™s League, established in the same year, we provide a robust platform to develop and nurture grassroots talent,вЂќ said Sasol Executive Vice President: Human Resources & Stakeholder Relations, Charlotte Mokoena. Since 2009, we have held the privilege of being the first and sole headline sponsor of Sasol Banyana Banyana. Our partnership with SAFA has enabled us to play a pivotal role in breaking down gender barriers in sport to empower young women. вЂњIt is an honour that for 12 years already Sasol has been at the forefront of womenвЂ™s football development in South Africa. Banyana Banyana players, led by their head coach, Desire Ellis, also graced the event.

The duo was accompanied by executives from both entities, including Sasol Vice President for Group Communications and Brand Management, Elton Fortuin and Lydia Monyepao, SAFA COO. Danny Jordaan was in attendance representing the Association. Present at the ground breaking ceremony was Ms Charlotte Mokoena, Sasol Executive Vice President: Human Resources and Stakeholder Relations. This marks the longest ever running womenвЂ™s football sponsorship in the country since the first signature was attached in 2009. Sasol has extended their relationship with the South African Football Association (SAFA) for a further four years.

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