Standard Bank to sponsor Mafco FC

By Antony Isaiah Jr……….

After dumping regional leagues, Standard Bank has entered into partnership with Salima based Super League side, Malawi Armed Forces College (MAFCO) Football Club.

Standard Bank Head of Consumer and High Net Worth (CHNW) Clients Charity Mughogho said the deal is for one season as it will cater for the Club’s Football kit and game allowances and worthy K18.29 Million.

She said that Standard Bank believes that 2023 can be the year that MAFCO FC achieve their dream to win the Super League.

“We have a holistic relationship with Civil Service and the Armed forces through provision of financial services and in turn reciprocal social projects by both parties. Therefore, we want to maintain this, hence coming into relationship with MAFCO FC.

“These mutual undertakings are aligned to the bank’s purpose of driving the growth of Malawi. Standard Bank believes that dreams matter and taking unexplored paths to realize them leads to growth.

“The team is a springboard for young officers to develop their football talent and sponsorship of MAFCO ties in well with Standard Bank’s promise of finding new ways to make dreams possible. In this instance, we are catering to the needs of a key arm of national security in the beloved game of football,” she said.

On his part, Lieutenant Colonel Richmond Maulana commended Standard Bank for the sponsorship saying that the support has come in time.

Tthis is a timely support from Standard Bank and we are grateful for that. It enriches an ongoing relationship which benefits both parties in various sporting disciplines and other areas of interest,” said Maulana.

Mafco FC finished 6th with 49 points and they will start their 2023 campaign with a home fixture against Super League debutants, Chitipa United.