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Everton sponsor denies shutdown after ongoing dispute with African government

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Getty Images | Everton’s front-of-shirt sponsor, Kenyan betting company SportPesa, has denied that it is shutting down amid a dispute with the Kenyan government.

Everton’s front-of-shirt sponsor, betting company SportPesa, is denying it is going to shut down after facing problems with the Kenyan government.

The Betting Control and Licensing Board in Kenya reportedly ordered the company to shut down pay bills and short codes.

19 July 2019 - 9:40 AM

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