Nissan has announced that it is to continue as the Official Vehicle Partner of the FAI for a new three-year term up to 2026.
It will continue to supply a fleet of 55 vehicles to FAI Development Officers and other personnel working across Ireland to promote football as it has since it came on board in 2019.
The total value of the vehicles is €2 million and the fleet includes the all-new Nissan Qashqai e-POWER.
An ongoing move towards electric is helping the FAI to reduce its carbon footprint.
“Nissan is delighted to extend our partnership with the FAI and to support the great work that the Development Officers are doing at grassroots level to attract players, coaches and volunteers to play and enjoy football,” said Seamus Morgan Managing Director of Nissan Ireland.
“We want to see even more coaching programmes taking place in schools, clubs and communities across Ireland. We are helping the FAI to hit that goal and our fleet of electrified vehicles will support its Development Officers as they travel thousands of kilometres across Ireland each year to grow the sport.”
“Nissan have been a great supporter over the last few years, providing cars to our coaches up and down the country which is a great resource for every Development Officer and High Performance member of staff as we try to develop the game across Ireland,” said Stephen Kenny.
“By providing vehicles to our Development Officers, Nissan enable us to engage with players of all ages in communities all over Ireland,” added Vera Pauw.
“The FAI is delighted that Nissan is extending its partnership as our Official Vehicle Partner until 2026,” said FAI CEO Jonathan Hill.
“The 55 electrified vehicles that Nissan supplies to the FAI keep our Development Officers on the road, enabling the many grassroots initiatives all over the country and help drive greater participation across our game. Our partnership with Nissan has also helped the FAI to transition to a more sustainable fleet and to reduce our carbon footprint.”
