By Edwin Mbewe

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-One of the leading commercial banks in the country, First Capital Bank (FCB) has today the March 14, 2024 being unveiled as the official sponsors of the forthcoming four nations tournament.

The unveiling ceremony took place at Chiwembe,Mpira Village,Blantyre and the bank announced the sponsorship of the tournament which Malawi will host in the capital Lilongwe from March 21, 2023 to the tune of MK50 million.

Speaking to journalists, First Capital Bank head of Marketing and communication Twikale Chirwa said,the decision to sponsor the tournament is to enhance the socio-economic fabric of the communities in which it operates.

“We have made a significant contribution to society on the back of a business that was the first Malawian bank to open its operations outside the country. Hence,the four-nation tournament is synonymous with our vision, values and moral beliefs.

“We are proud of youth players who break into the main senior team hence the decision to be part of this historical event which will be hosted by Malawi for the first time after many decades”, he narrates.

In his reaction, the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) General Secretary Alfred Gunda hailed the bank for the gesture.

“FCB has been a true partner in football development in the country.We are overwhelmed to accept this gesture from FCB to Sponsor the four-nations tournament. This for tells that the bank believes in football by pumping in mk50 million in this tourney.

“This partnership is a vote of confidence that the bank has in football beyond the boarders of Malawi.As the host,we will deliver the value for the mk50 million that has been pumped into this tournament. The sponsorship is timely”, explains Gunda.

The four nations tournament will draw the Men’s Senior and under-20 teams of Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Kenya and is anticipated to kick off on 21st March 2024 at the Bingu National Stadium, in Lilongwe.

According to the fixtures which the football association of Malawi (FAM) released on Wednesday, Malawi will lock horns with the Harambe Stars of Kenya whereas the Warriors of Zimbabwe will battle it out against the Chipolopolo boys of Zambia in their opening games.