Dominant FCB Nyasa Big Bullets have received a vote of confidence from their sponsors after the team completed a domestic quadruple, barely a year after partnering First Capital Bank (FCB).
Bullets are owned by Nyasa Manufacturing Company who partnered with FCB in a three-year K525 million deal in March last year prior to the start of the season.
FCB Head of Marketing and Communication Twikale Chirwa was speaking for the first time since the team defended the TNM Super League title, FDH Bank Cup, and won both the Castel Cup and Airtel Top 8.
Chirwa pledged the bank’s continued support to the all-conquering side.
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“As a sponsor we are inspired by the club’s breaking achievement and we will continue to sponsor the People’s Team and activate the biggest fan base in the country.
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“The quadruple is a historic moment for the fans and the nation. It is what Bullets stand for. FCB believes in Bullets and the club is synonymous with our mantra “Belief Comes First”. We would like to congratulate the players, coach and entire staff for this feat,” Chirwa said.
Chirwa said they never doubted Bullets when they decided to sponsor the team.
“When we set out to sponsor Bullets, we believed it was the right choice for our brand and we believed in the fans. Our decision was based on unwavering support of the team by the fans with or without sponsorship.
“At FCB, football is in our DNA having sponsored the Under-20 League for more than 15 years; it was time for our brand to graduate to sponsoring football at the elite level,” Chirwa said.
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He said they are delighted to be sponsoring Bullets as their expectation for the sponsorship has been exceeded by the performance of the team and professionalism of the coaching staff as well as administration.
“We thank Bullets fans for supporting the team and First Capital Bank business,” he said.
Chirwa also advised Bullets fans to be on the lookout for the new kit and “big promotion” that is in the pipeline.
“In this light, we will parade the four trophies plus Charity Shield, in the City of Blantyre to showcase the team’s success in the historic first year of sponsorship,” he said.
Bullets Chief Administration Officer Albert Chigoga said they are not surprised with FCB’s stance.
“It is very obvious what the bank has said. Who would not like to partner a winning team? It is therefore pleasing to note that our sponsors are not regretting their decision to partner us,” Chigoga said.
Chigoga said they would jointly work with the sponsors to successfully parade the trophies.
“Indeed, there is a plan to do it. We will align with the sponsors on how best this can be done,” he said.
Currently, Bullets have welcomed striker Babatunde Adepoju from South African side Venda Academy on a season-long deal while midfielder Lloyd Aaron has joined the side from Civil Service United
