Black Cats' not-for-profit sponsor

Sunderland have announced they have reached an agreement for Invest in Africa to become their official partner and shirt sponsor.

The Black Cats will wear the name of the not-for-profit organisation on their shirts for at least the next two seasons. Invest in Africa is a partnership of leading companies formed to promote business opportunities on the continent.

Owner and chairman Ellis Short said: "We are very proud to have augmented our relationship with Invest in Africa through this wonderful agreement."

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