National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc and the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) have adopted the hit song ‘Pangolin’ by urban artist Jetu as the official theme song for the inaugural NBM Women’s football Premiership.
The announcement was made on Friday at a joint unveiling at NBM Head Office in Blantyre, where NBM plc and FAM also revealed the official league jerseys, starting with FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women and Kukoma Mtopwa Women kits.
The two teams will face each other Saturday (today) at Mpira Stadium in Chiwembe to market the official launch of the much-anticipated NBM Women’s Premiership.
Speaking during the event, NBM plc Marketing and Corporate Affairs Manager, Akossa Hiwa, said the Bank saw value in fusing music and football to create an unforgettable experience for fans.
She said ‘Pangolin’ was specially chosen and remastered to embody the spirit and strength of Malawian women.
“As National Bank of Malawi plc, we are proud to unveil Jetu’s ‘Pangolin’ as the official theme song for the NBM Women’s Premiership and all our women-focused initiatives. We see great symbolism in the pangolin—an animal that is feared, respected, and protected.”
“These are the same values we attach to the women participating in this premiership, the Scorchers who represent our nation, and the young girls who look up to them. Women are like pangolins: resilient, unique, and powerful. That is why we brought in Jetu—to help create a powerful vibe around the women’s game and make match days more exciting,” said Hiwa.
On the unveiling of the new team kits, Hiwa added: “The jerseys are symbols of respect and value, that is why the jerseys hence a catch phrase of ‘Ona pango’. As NBM plc, we want every woman who wears these kits to feel empowered, seen, and celebrated.”
FAM Competitions Director Gomezgani Zakazaka expressed excitement over the historic kick-off of the country’s first-ever national women’s football league, which he said will set a new benchmark for women’s sports in Malawi.
“We are thrilled to see the NBM Women’s Premiership finally coming to life.
“This is a big step forward for women’s football in the country, and we expect high levels of competition and entertainment from the participating teams,” said Zakazaka.
The NBM Women’s football Premiership will run from July 2025 to February 2026, featuring top women’s teams from across the country competing for glory in what is poised to be a game-changing platform for female footballers in Malawi.
“We see great symbolism in the pangolin—an animal that is feared, respected, and protected.”
Akossa Hiwa
NBM Marketing and Corporate Affairs Manager
