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Everton announce club record five-year shirt sponsorship deal with online gaming company SportPesa

Everton have announced a club record, five-year shirt sponsorship deal with online gaming giant SportPesa.

The company will replace Chang Beer on the front of the club's kits next season after Everton agreed the biggest sponsorship in their history.

SportPesa, who also sponsor Premier League side Hull, will set up a new European headquarters in Liverpool which will create over 70 new jobs.

Everton CEO Robert Elstone (right) shakes hands with Ivo Bozukov, director of global strategy for SportPesa, after agreeing the five-year sponsorship deal
Everton CEO Robert Elstone (right) shakes hands with Ivo Bozukov, director of global strategy for SportPesa, after agreeing the five-year sponsorship deal

The Kenya-based company has experienced rapid growth since its launch in 2014 and is now the title sponsor of Kenya's top-flight and African gaming partner to La Liga.