Orlando Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza held discussions with Thembinkosi Lorch ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns move

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – OCTOBER 27: Orlando Pirates chairman Dr Irvin Khoza during a media briefing on the death of Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain Senzo Meyiwa’s death on October 27, 2014 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Meyiwa was shot and killed at Kelly Khumalo’s house on Sunday evening. (Photo by Gallo Images / Foto24 / Cornel van Heerden).

Orlando Pirates announce NEW partnership shared with ICC, Barcelona and AC Milan

Orlando Pirates confirmed a new partnership that is shared by the ICC (International Cricket Council) and footballing giants Barcelona and AC Milan.

Orlando Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza held discussions with Thembinkosi Lorch ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns move

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – OCTOBER 27: Orlando Pirates chairman Dr Irvin Khoza during a media briefing on the death of Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain Senzo Meyiwa’s death on October 27, 2014 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Meyiwa was shot and killed at Kelly Khumalo’s house on Sunday evening. (Photo by Gallo Images / Foto24 / Cornel van Heerden).

Orlando Pirates confirmed a new partnership that is shared by the ICC (International Cricket Council) and footballing giants Barcelona and AC Milan.

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Pirates will be partnering with OPPO South Africa, the massive Chinese cellphone company.

The Buccaneers and OPPO are aiming to grow sports and technology.

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“Both Pirates and OPPO want to create joint exclusive initiatives. With the aim of connecting and exciting all sports, tech, innovative and stylish South African supporters,”

“OPPO is synonymous with innovation, design and technology perfection. Orlando Pirates shares this performance-oriented vision with an innovative approach to try constantly deliver cutting-edge performances and solutions to its partners,” stated a source on iDiskiTimes.

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Bucs Brand and Sponsorship Manager, Joseph Bertrand is excited for this partnership.

“Orlando Pirates is a Club with vast history yet very innovative and forward thinking, some characteristics that we share with OPPO, a cutting-edge and globally acclaimed brand,” stated Bertrand.

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”We are delighted to become the Official Mobile Partner of Orlando Pirates Football Club, One of South Africa’s oldest Clubs with a rich history and proud traditions. OPPO and Orlando Pirates share many values, including dedication to high performance and innovation, which resonates with fans and our customers in South Africa,”

“We are looking forward to this collaboration with Orlando Pirates and changing the way football supporters see things, changing the way the game is played, changing how we do things – together we want to bring fans closer to the game and support the next generation of footballers in South Africa,” stated OPPO CEO Sam Zhang.

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