Malawi’s ambitious, forward-thinking and ever-growing commercial bankers, First Capital Bank (FCB) has given K15.7 million to FCB Nyasa Big Bullets players for emerging champions of the Airtel Top 8 Cup last month.
Following Bullets’ outstanding performance against Silver Strikers in the final match of the competition at Bingu National Stadium (BNS), FCB, as the team’s official sponsors, pledged to reward each player with K500, 000.
The people’s team won 4-3 through post-match penalties.
Speaking during the symbolic cheque presentation at the FCB Training Centre in Blantyre on Tuesday, FCB Head of Marketing, Twikale Chirwa, described the Airtel Top 8 as a highly competitive tournament saying the Bank was proud to stand behind the champions.
“Being crowned champions in the Top 8 is a significant accomplishment, and we felt it important to recognise the players for their hard work and dedication.
“We hope this gesture inspires them to continue delivering outstanding performances on the pitch,” said Chirwa.
He further assured the team of the Bank’s continued support, provided they maintain their high standards of play.
On his part, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Chief Executive Officer, Albert Chigoga, expressed gratitude to the Bank for the recognition and encouragement.
“This incentive goes beyond the regular sponsorship we receive from FCB.
“It is a demonstration of their belief in our team and their commitment to our success. Such motivation not only energises the players but also plays a vital role in developing football at the club,” said Chigoga.
Chigoga added that the team remains determined to sustain its winning form in upcoming competitions, aiming to add more silverware to the club’s trophy cabinet.
First Merchant Bank was rebranded to First Capital Bank with the name change forming part of the launch of a new and cohesive brand identity for FMB capital Holdings PLC’s banking operations in Malawi, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia.
Hitesh Anadkat, Founder and Chairman of First Capital Bank says for over the past two decades, First Merchant Bank has proudly become a key financial player in the Malawian economy and the lives of its clientele.
First Capital Bank was founded in 1995 in Malawi, where it was known as First Merchant Bank.
Since then the bank has progressively grown to become a nimble regional banking group offering a comprehensive range of business and personal banking products.
The Group currently employs over 1 800 staff who service a client base of nearly 840 000.
“We hope this gesture inspires them to continue delivering outstanding performances on the pitch.”
Twikale Chirwa
FCB Head of Marketing
