• Emtel kicks off the “Fooot Fiesta”, igniting passion for football across Mauritius through connecting fans to the world’s biggest sporting event
• Millions in prizes to be won in-app on blink in the ‘Predict & WIN’ Campaign
• Mauritian households can gear up to enjoy every moment from the comfort of their homes through an exclusive AIRBOX and CANAL+ offer
EBENE, MAURITIUS – June 3, 2026 – Emtel today officially announced the launch of its World Cup 2026 Campaign – Watch, Play and Win! – bringing the excitement of the biggest football tournament in the world home to its customers through a range of exclusive benefits, offers and promotions across Airbox, mobile and blink.
One of the key highlights is the launch of Predict & WIN, a thrilling and innovative football prediction campaign integrated directly within its flagship fintech application, blink.
Unveiled during a press conference at Emtel World in Ebene, the interactive initiative is set to unite football enthusiasts across the island, transforming every matchday into a rewarding experience where users stand the chance to win millions in cash and prizes.
As football fever captures the hearts of Mauritians, Predict & WIN offers a completely free, safe, and engaging way for the public to immerse themselves in the game. The mechanics are built entirely around skill, analytical intuition, and friendly rivalry. By accurately projecting match scores, participants accumulate points, climb a national live leaderboard, and unlock an extensive tier of rewards.
Commenting on the vision behind the campaign launch, Marcelo Aleman, CEO of Emtel, stated:
“At Emtel, our mission has always been to push the boundaries of digital innovation and bring people closer to what they love. Football is a profound passion that unites Mauritians across all communities. Our vision is to connect Mauritians to the world’s biggest sporting event, harnessing the benefits of the entire Emtel ecosystem across mobile, Airbox and blink as fans get ready to cheer on their teams in a World Cup to remember.”
“The beauty of Predict & WIN lies in its absolute simplicity and universal accessibility. We have intentionally built this campaign to be completely operator-agnostic, it is open to every smartphone user in Mauritius aged 18 and over, whether they are on the Emtel network or any other provider. It takes less than a minute to open blink, head to the Rewards section, and make a play. We cannot wait to see families and friends across the island climbing the leaderboard together,” he added.
Paul Stafford, Chief Commercial Officer, highlighted the scale of the campaign:
“We wanted to structure a campaign that keeps the momentum and excitement high from the first whistle to the final match of the season. By offering a tiered rewards system featuring daily gifts, weekly premiums, and life-changing overall grand prizes, we are making sure that every single submission counts. It is a fantastic opportunity for our growing user base to showcase their sports insights and walk away with their share of millions in prizes.”
Predict & WIN to offer Millions in Prizes: Daily, Weekly, and Grand Rewards
The core promise of the Predict & WIN campaign is its massive prize pool, totaling millions in rewards to be distributed throughout the football season. To keep the momentum high and ensure sustained excitement, the reward structure caters to both short-term performance and long-term prediction accuracy:
• Daily Gifts: Instant rewards and surprises for top match-specific predictors.
• Weekly Gifts: Highly attractive premium prizes awarded to the highest point earners of each week.
• Overall Grand Prizes: Ultimate rewards reserved for the top tacticians who dominate the leaderboard by the end of the campaign.
How to Participate: Four Simple Steps
Predict & WIN is located exclusively within the Rewards ecosystem of the blink app. Getting involved takes less than a minute:
- Open or Download: Launch the blink app on your smartphone.
- Navigate to Rewards: Tap the dedicated Rewards section.
- Predict & Score: Submit your anticipated football match scores before kick-off.
- Win Big: Earn points, track the leaderboard, and win!
blink: Revolutionising Everyday Retail & Fintech
While Predict & WIN infuses entertainment and gamified value into the platform, it highlights the broader evolution of blink as Mauritius’ premier everyday financial utility.
Developed to make day-to-day life simpler, faster, and more secure, blink has transitioned from a standard payment tool into an indispensable lifestyle companion.
Atul Bhatia, Chief Fintech Officer, blink by Emtel, explained the strategic integration:
“With Predict & WIN, we are demonstrating that blink is far more than a transactional tool, it is a comprehensive lifestyle companion. While the app continues to make everyday financial tasks simpler, faster, and more rewarding through our secure MauCAS network integration, this campaign introduces an entirely new layer of digital engagement. We have engineered this features-rich environment within our Rewards section to show how Fintech can seamlessly merge convenience with daily entertainment.”
Operating seamlessly on the national MauCAS network, blink allows any user to link any local bank account directly to the app. From there, Mauritians can execute instant, zero-fee peer-to-peer (P2P) money transfers, settle domestic utility bills, and pay merchants instantly using standard MauCAS QR codes.
By unifying banking, payments, and lifestyle rewards under one clean interface, blink eliminates the friction of physical cash and multiple banking apps, bringing institutional-grade security to every smartphone across the country.
Ready to join the action?
Download blink today from the App Store, Google Play, or Huawei AppGallery, head straight to the Rewards section, and start playing Predict & WIN now!
Watch Every Match of the Biggest Football Tournament with AIRBOX by Emtel and CANAL+
As football fever grips the nation, Emtel is inviting Mauritian households to enjoy every moment of the biggest football tournament in the world from the comfort of their homes with an exclusive AIRBOX and CANAL+ offer.
With home increasingly becoming the preferred space for entertainment, sports viewing and quality time with family and friends, Emtel is positioning AIRBOX as the ideal Home Internet solution for customers looking to stream football and enjoy a seamless viewing experience throughout the competition.
Combining strong and reliable Home Internet connectivity with premium sports content available through CANAL+, the offer allows customers to access a complete home entertainment experience at an exceptional price. New customers can subscribe to AIRBOX by Emtel together with the full sports offering from CANAL+ for only Rs 1,550 per month instead of Rs 2,150.
Designed for simplicity and convenience, AIRBOX offers customers a practical alternative to traditional internet solutions. The service is easy to set up, requires no heavy installation works and delivers fast, reliable connectivity that is ideal for streaming, entertainment and households with multiple connected devices.
Whether watching the opening matches, the knockout stages or the final, customers can enjoy uninterrupted access to the action while sharing memorable moments with family and friends at home.
Beyond football, the package also provides access to a wide range of entertainment content, making it a complete solution for households seeking both connectivity and premium viewing experiences.
The offer delivers significant value to customers through attractive pricing, reliable Home Internet connectivity, easy access to premium sports content and an enhanced at-home viewing experience.
Through this initiative, Emtel reaffirms its commitment to helping Mauritian households stay connected and enjoy major sporting moments through simple, valuable and accessible internet solutions that bring people together around the experiences they love most.
About Emtel
EMTEL Ltd, a Currimjee Group company, is a leading listed telecommunications company based in Mauritius, offering a full range of telecommunications services.
Emtel is a one-stop shop for ICT solutions, offering a wide range of products and services for individuals, businesses, and homes. Its numerous innovative and ambitious projects attest to its commitment to offering the best of both worlds of technology to the country: the establishment of the first Tier 3 data center in 2012 and the 4G network in Mauritius, Rodrigues, and Agaléga; the launch of the blink application, the deployment of the 5G network for its Airbox customers, and most recently, the launch of the 5G mobile network for all its users.
Emtel’s investments in the METISS cable, data centers, 5G network and the first satellite earth station in Mauritius, in partnership with OneWeb, demonstrate its commitment to remaining at the forefront of the telecommunications industry.
Emtel’s focus on innovation, customer satisfaction and shareholder value creation makes it an attractive opportunity for investors seeking growth and returns in the dynamic telecommunications sector.
To find out more about us, click here: https://www.emtel.com.
About blink by Emtel MFS Co Ltd.
Contactless, instant, secure and approved by the Bank of Mauritius (BoM), blink is a mobile app launched by Emtel on 12 May 2022. It allows users having a Mauritian bank account to make digital payments using any mobile network through a smartphone or a tablet (connected to WiFi or mobile data).
blink is an app for everyone, whether in Mauritius, Rodrigues or Agalega. blink is a one-of-its-kind app that allows you to transact directly from your bank account, on any smartphone, any network, anywhere, anytime, instantly in a most secure manner.
Payments can be performed by scanning the National QR code (MauCAS). You can also send money instantly from or to any bank, recharge your mobile and much more.
To find out more about us, click here: https://blink.emtel.com.
