Manchester City signs 2 year deal with Cameroon telecoms firm

Manchester City has signed a 2 year deal with MTN Cameroon for it to become the club’s official telecommunications partner in the country.

The company has 10.2 million subscribers across the country and has 1 million mobile banking customers.

Under the terms of the partnership, MTN has acquired wide-ranging licensing rights to use the Club crest and player imagery in national marketing campaigns.

The Club will also provide MTN Cameroon with statistics and audio as well as video content for mobile phones and internet platforms related to the Club’s progress in the Barclays Premier League and UEFA Champions League.

Tom Glick, chief executive of Manchester City said: “In MTN Cameroon, we have found a key strategic partner in Africa whose reputation for delivering innovative, simple and accessible communications solutions, has made them the leading telecommunications provider in the country. An accolade they richly deserve.”

“We are delighted to welcome MTN Cameroon on board and look forward to engaging with our Cameroonian fans over the coming seasons.”

MTN has acquired licensing rights to use the club’s crest and player images in marketing campaigns.

City will provide stats, audio and video content for MTN to use for its mobile phone and internet platforms.