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Windsor Park to be renamed in sponsorship deal

Belfast, May 7 (UNI) The Irish Football Association (IFA) has confirmed that Northern Ireland's home ground will be renamed the Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park after the agreement of an eight-year sponsorship deal.
Clearer Twist is a product from County Antrim company Clearer Water, who also hold naming rights over the Irish Cup.
The final of that competition, won by Dungannon Swifts for the first time on Saturday, was the most recent game held at Windsor Park.
Northern Ireland's next game at the 18,500-capacity south Belfast venue - which is also the home of Irish Premiership side Linfield - will be a friendly against Iceland on June 10, the BBC reported.
IFA chief executive Patrick Nelson said the association has "sought a naming partner for our beloved home for many years".
"But a partnership which met all the requirements wasn't available until now," added Nelson.
"Our relationship with the Clearer Group is already one of collaboration and teamwork and this new partnership enhances that.
"And, the Irish FA, as a non-profit organisation, will invest these vital funds back into football at all levels of the game in Northern Ireland."
IFA president Conrad Kirkwood says Wednesday's announcement "marks a new era" for the stadium which was first opened in 1905.
"Our stadium is a place we are proud to call home," said Kirkwood.
"This new naming rights deal marks a new era for it, and will help us maintain it to ensure we continue to strive for a first class experience for fans and guests, not to mention the many
teams that play here from right across our footballing community."
Clearer Group owner Ross Lazaroo-Hood said the opportunity to rename the stadium "made
perfect sense".
"Over the coming year, we'll be supporting the national team while also investing in grassroots initiatives and local sporting events across Northern Ireland," he said.
"Our goal is to bring fans an exciting new chapter - one that embraces a new twist while honouring the proud traditions of Northern Irish football."
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