Rival Man City, Man United Fans Share SportPesa Midweek Jackpot Joy
17th April 2019
Boniface Muendo and Bernard Ochieng’ did not imagine they would be sitting in the millionaires’ club the next time they watched their favourite teams play each other in the Manchester derby
- On Tuesday, thanks to their devotion to the technology and entertainment business SportPesa gaming platform, the rival Manchester City FC and Manchester United FC fans converged in Nairobi to receive their share of last week’s Midweek Jackpot
- Speaking after receiving his windfall, Ochieng’ a taxi operator and car salesperson based in Kericho noted his jackpot win had come at the right time for his budding business
- His Man City are going for back-to-back English Premier League crowns, have booked a FA Cup final in May and are still alive in the UEFA Champions League having beaten Chelsea FC to lift the EFL League Cup
NAIROBI, Kenya- Boniface Muendo and Bernard Ochieng’ did not imagine they would be sitting in the millionaires’ club the next time they watched their favourite teams play each other in the Manchester derby on April 24, 2019.
On Tuesday, thanks to their devotion to the technology and entertainment business SportPesa gaming platform, the rival Manchester City FC and Manchester United FC fans converged in Nairobi to receive their share of last week’s Midweek Jackpot.
Muendo, Ochieng’, Francis Mbui, Simon Kariuki and Richard Nyagechi were the five lucky winners who split KSh4,233,543 apiece for correctly predicting all the 13 games issued on the Midweek Jackpot that stood at KSh21,167,719.
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Speaking after receiving his windfall, Ochieng’ a taxi operator and car salesperson based in Kericho noted his jackpot win had come at the right time for his budding business.
“When I saw the message at around 10pm, I could not believe it. We gathered as a family to pray and give thanks to God for this windfall,” he recounted.
The United supporter explained said his passion in the game has been reignited for getting the opportunity to put his knowledge to the test.
“One of my friends who used to play with SportPesa inspired me to join. Since then, we have been devoted players. Before the jackpot, I won in some Multi Bets and a jackpot bonus here and there,” the elated Ochieng’ underscored.
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One of the newest millionaire in town and the second person hailing from Kericho County to scoop a SportPesa windfall after the last Mega Jackpot winner, Cosmas Korir, has set his sights on expanding his young enterprise.
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“I will boost my car sales business having had experience after starting the venture and from today, my life will change.
“SportPesa is a real gaming platform, we cannot say the rest are accountable. I like SportPesa because when you win, you get a message instantly telling you what you have won,” Ochieng’ advised.
Equally jubilant Muendo who is willing his City side that is eying an unprecedented quadruple is also coming to terms with the text message and subsequent call that changed his life for good.
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The Grade 1 teacher based in Makueni County also turned to SportPesa to enhance his love for football while seeking an opportunity to transform his life.
“I jumped in disbelief when the message came in. When I charged the phone, SportPesa then called me and that is when it sunk in. Our family also gave thanks and praise,” the father of two who was accompanied by his children told.
“As a teacher, our pay is not that good but from now, things will never be the same again. I would like to ask all sports fans to play on SportPesa because apart from paying out winnings, they have invested a lot to develop sports.
“We are proud of what they have achieved in the country in exposing our talent and we shall continue supporting them by playing on the platform that has the best odds and you get paid immediately,” Muendo emphasised.
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The two got to meet the women World Boxing Council Super Bantamweight champion, Fatuma Zarika, who handed them their dummy cheques.
“My advise to them and others is to play responsibility. When you win, it’s for you and it will make you proud,” the Kenyan boxing queen said.
“Seeing Zarika has inspired my girls a lot and all this could not have happened without the reason we are here today. SportPesa chances lives,” Muendo offered.
His Man City are going for back-to-back English Premier League crowns, have booked a FA Cup final in May and are still alive in the UEFA Champions League having beaten Chelsea FC to lift the EFL League Cup.
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“The fixtures are difficult but we have a team that can see it through,” Muendo who laughed when asked when he started supporting the Citizens before responding “A long time ago.”
“We will be the ones to stop you during the derby,” Ochieng’ quipped, setting the stage for the banter as April 24 nears.
SportPesa Midweek Jackpot winners (L to R), Bernard Ochieng', Francis Mbui and Boniface Muendo arrive for their cheque presentation in Nairobi on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. PHOTO/SPN