Premier League: Acacia Mining becomes a premium partner of Sunderland AFC

The British mining group Acacia Mining plc has become an official partner of Sunderland AFC (Premier League), on 31/03/2016. Neither the amount nor the duration of the partnership were disclosed. Acacia Mining operates mines in Africa (Tanzania, Kenya, Mali, Burkina Faso).

Under the partnership, Sunderland AFC will participate in Acacia Mining CSR programs, delivering training sessions at local clubs in the districts of Kahama and Tarime (northwestern Tanzania), eight to ten weeks per year. Sunderland have several partners in Africa: South African Airways (airline, South Africa), Symbion Power (engineering, Tanzania) and the Tanzania Tourist Board (tourism).

"Community football is the starting point for many players and through our partnerships in Africa, we have a long-held commitment and reputation for investing in community and education programmes. The partnership with Acacia Mining through the Acacia Maendeleo Fund will allow us to fully deliver the programme over a sustained period of time, leading to a more successful initiative," said Graham Robinson, head of international…