FDH Bank plc has announced that it will continue investing more resources in both football and netball in the country.
The bank’s managing director Noel Mkulichi made the remarks during the Inter- City Mayors’ Trophy at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on Friday.
Mkulichi said the bank was proud to be associated with the development of sports at all levels in the country.
“We are very happy to contribute to the development of sports in Malawi. We are motivated and encouraged to invest more resources because of so many success stories,” Mkulichi said.
Lilongwe City Mayor Richard Banda hailed the bank for unearthing talent through the trophy.
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“The trophies will help to expose more talent across the country. We appeal to other companies to invest in sports to keep the youth busy,” Banda said.
Chairperson for the organising committee for this year’s tournament, James Angele Chavura, described the tournament as a success.
“The tournament is a good platform for youngsters to showcase their skills and talent,” he said.
Matiya Primary School from Zomba emerged champions in boys’ football after beating Mvama Primary School 2-0 whereas Chidzingwe Primary School won the netball trophy following a 24-14 victory over Kawuwa Primary School from Mzuzu.
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The bank has been sponsoring the Inter- City Mayors’ Trophy for three years.
Apart from sponsoring the grassroots trophy, FDH Bank are official sponsors of the Malawi National Football Team and also sponsor FDH Bank Cup.
