Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has announced a ZMW 93 million (US$5 million) sponsorship pledge over the next five years with the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ), aimed at strengthening football development across the country.
The sponsorship will support Zambiaβs national football teams, making KCM the Official Partner of FAZ and the largest corporate sponsors of football in Zambia. The announcement follows KCMβs recent sponsorship of the Copper Queens, who are currently representing Zambia at the Womenβs Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The Copper Queens have become a source of national pride, earning recognition both locally and internationally through their outstanding performances on the continental and global stage.
Under the new five-year pledge, KCM will offer support beyond womenβs football, including both menβs and womenβs football competitions across the country.
As part of the partnership, KCM will also become the Title Sponsor of the KCM FAZ Cup.
Meanwhile, KCM Board Chairman Dr Moses Banda said the partnership with the Football Association of Zambia represents a unique ability to unite communities and inspire future generations.
And FAZ General Secretary Charles Chakatazya welcomed the partnership, saying the partnership with KCM to support football at both national and club level is a significant milestone for FAZ.
KCM remains one of Zambiaβs leading corporate supporters of sport and currently invests more than US$7 million annually in sports development initiatives across the country.
As part of its community investment programme, KCM sponsors four football clubs, including Nchanga Rangers FC, Konkola Blades FC, Nampundwe United FC and Aguila Stars Football Club.
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