Football legend and former Liverpool, Manchester United, Real Madrid and England striker, Michael Owen, joins SunBet, an online betting platform, as a Brand Ambassador.
The football star and 2001 Ballon d’Or winner signed a deal on the brand’s 13th birthday, in June 2023, heralding a new era of business.
The new face of the operator will, among other duties, predict scores and give football tips, and also, as a successful racehorse owner, will give insights about the horseracing world.
SunBet CEO Simon Gregory said: “We are absolutely delighted to have Michael on board as a brand ambassador to provide and share his deep insights of the game of football with SunBet customers.
“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.”
Michael Owen adds that he knows South Africa very well and that he is aware of the passion for football in the country. He also shares that he is thrilled to join one of South Africa’s most popular and leading operators.
The English superstar appeared on the football scene when he was only 17 years old and already showed excellent knowledge and skills. During his football career, he played for Liverpool, Manchester United, Newcastle United and Stoke City in the Premier League, while for a while he also scored goals for Real Madrid.
He also played excellent games for the English national team and hit the net 40 times in 89 appearances.
About SunBet
SunBet opened its virtual doors 13 years ago and has grown into one of the leading sports betting platforms in South Africa.
The operator in addition to the rich sportsbook section, offers a plethora of casino games including slots and table games.
In 2022, SunBet’s CEO gave a fewwords “We are predicting another great year for SunBet as our customer numbers are up and we are predicting record revenues for the 2023 financial year.
“However, without a doubt, football remains our biggest ticket item and SunBet is able to provide soccer betting offerings with literally thousands of markets and competitive odds,”
Source:
”Football legend Michael Owens joins SunBet as a Brand Ambassador”, europeangaming.eu, 09.06.2023.
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