Victoria, Seychelles, Friday 25th April 2025- Cable and Wireless Seychelles (CWS) has proudly reaffirmed its commitment to national pride and sporting excellence by signing an agreement with the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Family and the Seychelles Football Federation (SFF) to support Team Seychelles- National Beach Soccer Team as they gear up for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2025TM, to be hosted for the first time on African soil, right here in Seychelles. 

The agreement was officially sealed at the CWS Victoria, where key representatives gathered to celebrate this collaboration. As part of its contribution, Cable & Wireless presented donations of smartphones and data packages for each team member, ensuring that the team stays connected and supported throughout their journey to the pinnacle of their sporting code. 

This sponsorship reflects CWS’s continued efforts to empower local talent, promote youth development, and rally the nation behind our athletes representing Seychelles on an international level. 

“Our national athletes are not just competing on the world stage- they are representing the heart and spirit of Seychelles,” said Mr Naadir Hassan, Chief Executive Officer of Cable and Wireless. “As a proud local Seychellois company, we are honoured to stand behind Team Seychelles, who are not only representing us at home but showcasing the spirit of Seychelles to the world, through community pride”. 

The agreement further outlines that Team Seychelles will continue to benefit from additional forms of support, including donations through CWS’s Loyalty Points platform, performance-based goal bonuses, and other forms of monetary assistance to reward and motivate the players throughout the tournament journey. 

The Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Family, Mr Ralph Jean-Louis, praised the collaborative effort: 

“This partnership is a shining example of how the Government and private sector can unite to uplift our youth and our nation. Team Seychelles embodies our resilience, and with the support of partners like Cable & Wireless, they will carry our dreams proudly onto the world stage. I am pleased that weeks of constructive discussions have culminated in the signing of this meaningful agreement, all for the benefit of Team Seychelles”. 

The Secretary General of the Seychelles Football Federation, Mr Denis Rose, added: “I would like to sincerely thank companies like Cable & Wireless for stepping forward and showing their support. Their commitment makes a real difference, and we hope it encourages even more organisations to come forward and rally behind our national team”. 

The initiative marks a significant step in uniting the community and creating a wave of support as Seychelles prepares to welcome the world for one of football’s most dynamic tournaments, for the first time in Seychelles and Africa. 

As the only African country to ever host the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, Seychelles has not only made history but also ignited a movement- and Cable & Wireless is proud to be part of it.