Rwanda defends $39 million sponsorship deal with Arsenal
KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Rwanda’s government on Tuesday defended its $39 million sponsorship deal with the Arsenal football club as some aid donors and rights activists raised an outcry.
“Visit Rwanda” will be emblazoned on the left sleeve of players in Arsenal’s first, under-23 and women’s teams.
President Paul Kagame is an Arsenal supporter. The deal was not approved by Rwandan lawmakers.