Al Jazira FC continue to accelerate both on and off the pitch with the club announcing Al Masaood as its New Official Automotive partner, in a deal which will see the first team players wear the Nissan - Al Masaood logo on their kits for the next three seasons.
The agreement further strengthens the club’s position at the heart of the community and business industry of Abu Dhabi, with Al Jazira being the most connected club in the capital city, now engaging with team that shares its passion and drive for success.
Speaking on the new partnership H.E Masaood Ahmed Al Masaood, Chairman, Al Masaood Group, said: “We are pleased to form this important alliance with Al Jazira Club, one of the most prominent football clubs in the country. This partnership reflects how Al Masaood values and recognizes the role of sports in enhancing the lives of the young and rising UAE generations. Sports have a profound power of raising healthy and fit generations by integrating sports into their lives, and building long-lasting positive community relationships. We consider our collaboration with Al Jazira Sports Club a milestone in our strategic efforts to reflect Abu Dhabi’s vision of becoming a world-class hub for international sporting events.”
Irfan Tansel, Chief Executive Officer Al Masaood Automobiles commented: “Reaching out to the youth of Abu Dhabi in personal and creative ways remains a top priority for Al Masaood Automobiles. This partnership made perfect sense for us and our flagship brand Nissan. Football, being the world’s most popular sport, holds a special place in Nissan’s heart. The brand has a legacy of strategic partnerships for several major global competitions such as the UEFA Champions League. We welcome this partnership with Al Jazira Club, and look forward to a mutually supportive collaboration.”
From his side, Acting Chief Executive Officer Mr. Ali Youssif Al Hammadi said: “To welcome a new partner that is associated with our city as well as being globally recognised, is a further statement of our intent to not only be the best on the pitch, but also to grow and develop alongside our businesses in Abu Dhabi.
“Our partnerships allow us to connect with our fans through new leading businesses channel and to add Al Masaood to our club is a very proud moment for everybody involved. Celebrating their 50th anniversary, Al Masaood Group boasts a national reputation as a leading conglomerate in Abu Dhabi, winning the Nissan Global Dealer Award in 2019. Collectively our unity, rich history, power, and tenacity will always make us ready to face a challenge, on the field and off road”.
From 2020-23, first-team players will be driving Nissan SUV vehicles including the all-new 2020 Patrol to their training.
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