BetWay, a leading global online gaming and betting brand, has announced a bumper MK65 million Official Betting Partnership deal with the Lilongwe football giants, Silver Strikers Football Club.
Charles Phiri, Chief Operations Officer of BetWay Malawi said he is delighted to partner with one of the big Malawi Super League club Silver Strikers FC.
The BetWay Logo will adorn the front of Silver Strikers jersey marking the first such partnership in the club’s history.
“Since our brand launch in the country last year, our mission has been to give back to the community and this collaboration exemplifies our commitment to corporate social responsibility,” said Charles Phiri.
“By joining forces with Silver Strikers FC, we are making a significant investment in Malawi’s sports industry. Wherever the Betway brand is present, we seek to invest in the local sports industry as it is a driving force in improving communities within the country.
“This partnership makes just the beginning of our journey towards further contributions to the sports and entertainment sector in Malawi.”
The Chief Operations Officer said BetWay is dedicated to making a lasting impact in the Malawi’s community and continually seeking opportunities to enhance the lives of Malawians through initiatives like these.
“Super Group-owned BetWay has expressed its desire to extend impactful partnerships beyond football to encompass diverse sporting disciplines in Malawi.
Through collaboration with various sports organisations, BetWay aims to nurture a culture of sporting excellence and provide essential support to talented athletes nationwide,” said Mr. Phiri.
Silver Strikers Football Club CEO, Mr. Patrick Chimimba, expressed gratitude for partnering with BetWay, a leading global online gaming and betting brand.
“We are thrilled to announce our ground breaking partnership with BetWay, a first for our club. As a club deeply rooted in our community we value corporate social responsibility’s profound impact.
This collaboration strengthens our club and underscores our commitment to Malawi’s sports industry growth”.
He said working alongside BetWay is a priviledge.
“We are excited about the possibilities for Silver Striker FC and our community. Together, we will achieve greatness, setting new standards in sports development.”
On his part Reserve Bank of Malawi deputy governor Dr. MacDonald Mafuta Mwale applauded the Silver Strikers Football Club management team for managing to partner with BetWay.
“This is not a mean achievement as this is what we have been looking for to professionalize our team. We have been struggling to achieve this partnership as this is the first of its kind for club’s history.”
The deputy Reserve Bank Governor assured BetWay that Silver Striker FC is a stable club that keeps on protecting the image of its partners.
“Be assured that your choice is not wrong. We are proud to partner with BetWay,” said Dr. Mafuta Mwale.
He also argued supporter of Silver Strikers Football Club to guard the partnership with BetWay jealously.
“I would like to encourage supporters of Silver Strikers to behave and continue buying replica jerseys to make the partnership more significant”, said Dr. Mafuta Mwale.
Responsible betting
BetWay is currently licensed in a number of jurisdictions and a major footprint in Africa comprising of Ghana, South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Nigeria and now in Malawi.
The online betting entity is dedicated to delivering unparalleled betting experience worldwide with an extensive array of sports betting markets and cutting-edge features BetWay remains steadfast in advocating responsible betting practices while challenging initiatives for sports development.
Silver Strikers Football Club is a Malawian professional football club based in Lilongwe currently playing in the TNM Super League, a top division of Malawian football.
The club was founded in 1977 as a social team for staff at the Reserve Bank of Malawi, hence the club’s nickname ‘The Bankers’.
BetWay Group have a variety of online sports betting options, with pre-match and live betting available across a huge array of markets and offers both international and local fixtures for popular leagues, tournaments and sporting events.
From the grassy pitches of soccer and clay courts of tennis to the frozen rinks of ice hockey and caged octagons of MMA fighting, there is something for everyone with BetWay.
BetWay betting company officially opened its operations in Malawi in 2023, with a promise to deliver unrivaled experience to users and other tasks in paying back to the society.
“I would like to encourage supporters of Silver Strikers to behave.”
Dr. MacDonald Mafuta Mwale
Reserve Bank of Malawi deputy Governor
