Honor joins forces with Sundowns Ronwen Williams

Football and tech have united once again with the announcement that Honor has partnered with celebrated South African footballer and national team captain Ronwen Williams.

This collaboration comes at time, as Williams prepares for his historic nomination for the 2024 Ballon d’Or Yachine Trophy. 

Williams is the only African nominee and the first goalkeeper to earn the Yachine Trophy nomination while playing for an African club.

Williams achievements  

Honor said Williams’s outstanding achievements on and off the pitch make him an ideal ambassador for the company’s commitment to excellence and innovation.

Williams’s career with Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana has solidified his status as one of Africa’s top football talents. 

His stellar performances over the past year, including leading the Sundowns to victory in the inaugural African Football League (AFL) and winning the Premier Soccer League’s Goalkeeper of the Season, have earned him widespread acclaim. 

To celebrate the partnership, Honor hosted Williams at their Bryanston Headquarters last week where he met with South Africa CEO Fred Zhou.

Honor ecosystem 

During the event, Williams explored the Honor ecosystem, showcasing the brand’s innovative technology and user-centric design. 

Williams gifted Zhou, a personalised Mamelodi Sundowns jersey in recognition of his excitement to joining the HONOR family.

“We are incredibly honored to partner with Ronwen Williams, a true trailblazer in African football,” said Zhou. 

“Williams’s dedication and commitment to his craft resonate deeply with Honor’s values. We’re excited to support him on this monumental journey to the Ballon d’Or and to bring his fans closer to his inspiring story.”

Excitement 

The partnership is set to ignite excitement among both sports and tech enthusiasts, combining Williams’s unprecedented career milestones with Honor’s advanced technology.

The Ballon d’Or awards ceremony will take place on 28 October, where Williams aims to bring home this remarkable achievement for South Africa.

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