MTN extends APOEL sponsorship during the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League
MTN extends APOEL sponsorship during the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League
3/2/2012 10:56
MTN’s CEO, Pieter Verkade, announced today the extension of MTN’s sponsorship to APOEL during the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League, on a press conference at the APOEL training centre in Archangelos. The specific amount of the APOEL sponsorship for the round of 16 is 100.000 euros.

During the press conference, Mr Verkade spoke warmly of MTN’s collaboration with the APOEL football team, characterizing it as excellent and mutually advantageous. “By extending our sponsorship, we give strength to APOEL to continue the fight even more determined” he stated. “There is also a clear commitment from our side to support APOEL to all remaining games of Champions League 2012 and we hope we’ll reach the top!” he said.

He congratulated the fans, the players, the coach and the administration for the successful performance of their team and identified their values as MTN values: “we feel fortunate we support APOEL, although we know very well that luck had nothing to do with its course. It is the result of concerted effort and coordinated movements. It is the result of a prudent attitude towards work, characterized by moderation and vision. Values that reflect the MTN way of thinking and operating in the Cypriot market and in the Cypriot society”.

On behalf of APOEL’s management, the President Mr Foivos Erotokritou, made the following statement:

“We are truly happy to have MTN with by our side in the round of the 16. Our collaboration all this time has been excellent. MTN is not only a leading company, it is also an integral part of our everyday lives, and we therefore anticipate a long term relationship which will keep evolving in many ways.”

The big SMS contest offering 10 VIP tickets continues

All 10 of the away tickets that MTN secured through this sponsorship will go to 10 lucky APOEL fans and MTN subscribers. They will have the opportunity to watch the match between Olympique Lyonnais and APOEL from their VIP seats at the Zerlan stadium by participating in the SMS competition.

By sending an SMS to the number 6030, the friends of MTN and APOEL can participate in the competition for 2 VIP complete packages including travel tickets, accommodation and VIP match ticket as well as 8 more VIP match tickets. The competition runs until Sunday, February 5th. On Monday, February 6th, the draw will take place the winners will be announced.


MTN offers more to its subscribers and APOEL fans

More offers are awaiting the MTN and APOEL friends during the home game between APOEL and Olympique Lyonnais:

• Our subscribers will have the opportunity to win match tickets and exclusive, official Champions League merchandise.

• The APOEL season card holders will be eligible for a home game ticket when porting their line to MTN.

Stay in touch with MTN for more!

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