By CHIMPREPORTS
Standard Chartered Uganda has today flagged off the winners of the 6th edition of its Standard Chartered Cup – futsal tournament that took place on Saturday 07th October 2023 at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo.
The winning team of Steel and Tube Industries Ltd football that will travel to United Kingdom comprises of 7 players namely; Arthur Bamuwaye, Ben Mukiibi, Brian Odede, Eria Elijah Trevor Balidawa, Kenneth Matuba, Samuel Kasozi and William Mutyaba. The team will be escorted by its Manager – John Ekwaru.
The grand prize of a trip to Anfield includes;
· A return economy class air tickets to and from Manchester Airport, United Kingdom, with return airport and on-ground transfers in Liverpool
· Meet and Greet with LFC Legend John ‘Aldo’ Aldridge
· Accommodation for three (3) nights in Liverpool
· Meals for the team (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during their stay at Liverpool.
· Watch a Liverpool game live a Liverpool FC Vs Manchester City game at Anfield on Sunday, 10th March 2023
· Tour of the Anfield stadium
The Standard Chartered Cup is an international 5 aside football tournament that is hinged on the Bank’s Liverpool FC sponsorship and offers football fans a ‘Money-Can’t-Buy’ opportunity to travel to the UK to attend an English Premier League match, benefit from a professional training session with the “Reds” legends and coaches at the LFC academy before attending a match viewing session of an LFC game.
To win the highly contested prize, Steel and Tube Industries Ltd team had to successfully challenge the 29 teams of 7 players each during 10-minutes – 5-aside matches (with 2 substitutes). The teams that comprised of the Bank’s Corporate, Commercial and Business Banking clients played on a round robin basis until the top two in each group advanced to the round of 16, and the winners went on to a knockout format advancing until the final.
While addressing journalists at a press conference, Sanjay Rughani, the Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered said; “First and foremost, we are extremely proud of our 14-year partnership with Liverpool FC, which enables us to work together to create and deliver the unique, money-can’t-buy SC Cup experiences in Uganda. The success of the Steel and Tube Ltd team in the SC Cup competition was a testament to their skill and determination, and we are proud to be a part of their celebration and undertake the incredible journey to Anfield where they will experience the various offers at their disposal.”
Sanjay added: “The trip to Anfield promises to be an exciting and memorable experience for the Steel and Tube Ltd team, offering them the chance to witness top-tier football and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of a Premier League match. The team will also have the opportunity to explore the rich history of Liverpool FC and its legendary players, making this a truly once-in-a-lifetime adventure. I once again congratulate them and extends our warmest wishes to them for a safe and enjoyable trip to Anfield.”
He added: Even though this a fun 10 minute, 5-aside tournament, it tends to be very competitive due to the grand prize so participants are urged to train well to cope adequately. The tournament allows participation of both male and female players.”
Mr. Nilax Bhatt, who is the Executive Director of Steel and Tube Industries Ltd, while addressing the press conference said;
“We are very grateful to Standard Chartered Bank for having extended an invitation to us to participate in the 2023 SC cup tournament and to our team for their dedication and hard work that helped us niche the grand prize as the winning team. An all-expenses paid trip to watch a match live at Anfield, the home of Liverpool Football Club is by no means a cheap streak, we know how expensive and the logistical preparations that have gone into supporting the team so we are very grateful and excited. I am aware that there will be a 7th edition of the SC Cup this year and I would like to caution the rest of the corporate teams to practice hard and register because as defending champions, we don’t intend to slacken or easily give away our trophy.”
He concluded by adding; “I would like to appeal to all Standard Chartered corporate and Business Banking clients to take advantage of this opportunity as it’s a real and lives up to its hype. Our team will relay their Liverpool experience to encourage others to prepare in advance for this year’s tournament.”
The SC Cup tournament provides the Bank with a platform to actively engage football fans, reward & motivate fans, clients and employees, further grow the support for Liverpool FC locally and promote a fun-filled, interactive, sporty and memorable Standard Chartered event.
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