SunBet and Michael Owen have settled a deal that will make them partners in South Africa. South Africa’s Betting industry is bound to witness a boost as both the individual and organisation finalise the colossal alliance.
Michael Owen is a former professional footballer who rose to prominence playing for top tier clubs in Spain and England. On the other hand, SunBet is one of the top betting platforms in South Africa, with millions of patrons.
Ex-England striker Michael Owen will represent SunBet as an ambassador as part of the exclusive partnership. The forty-three-year-old will participate in several brand-building projects with SunBet in South-Africa as part of his agreement with the company.
About SunBet
SunBet is an esteemed South African company that facilitates sports wagering for individual regular and veteran punters. Sun International Group, headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, owns SunBet as a wholly owned subsidiary.
It is safe to say that Gamers can legally use SunBet in South Africa as they are properly licensed. The highly respected gaming platform holds a license issued by The Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board.
About Michael Owen
One thing about Michael Owen is a hundred percent true; he is well and truly a legend at Liverpool. Owen played for prestigious European clubs like Liverpool, Manchester United, and Real Madrid during his career.
The Englishman also turned out for Newcastle United during the latter phases of his career. Owen cemented his name in English footballing folklore when he became the fourth English player to win the Ballon d’Or. The first three to do it were Stanley Matthews, Bobby Charlton, and Kevin Keegan.
Michael Owen arrived at the shores of Real Madrid in the summer of 2004. He scored an impressive 16 goals across all competitions in his first season at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Owen was part of the biggest legendary attacking department ever assembled at Los Blancos. He played side by side with the likes of Raúl, Figo, Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo De Lima, and Beckham.
Owen had a reputation for his speed, one on one instincts, and attacking drive during his Illustrious time on the pitch. He is well adored with the affection of football fans around the globe.
Advantages Of The Partnership Between SunBet And Michael Owen
The partnership helps SunBet tighten its grip on South Africa’s sports betting providers industry. Signs of enormous growth patterns are also visible for SunBet in the alliance.
Recall that Sun International (owner of SunBet) recently signed an extension to their agreement with Kambi Group.
Kambi Group is a leading provider of cutting-edge gaming technology. They will continue to provide Sun International with their services across offline and online mediums.
Sun International and Kambi Group have been working together in the South African market since November 2017.
What The Executives Had To Say
SunBet Chief Executive Simon Gregory gave a speech about the partnership with Michael Owen. He said, “Anyone who loves the English Premier League and football, in general, will appreciate his deep knowledge of the game, coupled with his articulate and insightful commentary and analysis, which have made him one of the most sought-after football media personalities in the world.”
“As a former player at the highest level, he knows exactly what goes through the minds of players and managers at key points in a match and during the course of an arduous season and brings this to bear in his commentary and analysis.”
