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Katongo Appointed as Stanbic Bank 2013 Ambassador
CHIPOLOPOLO captain, Christopher Katongo has been appointed Stanbic Bank Zambia ambassador for next year’s Orange Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals to be hosted by South Africa.
Katongo will join the bank in celebrating the countdown to the up-coming continental football showpiece starting on January 19 to February 10, 2013.
Chris Katongo
Standard Bank is the exclusive sponsor of the Trophy Tour.
“With the Orange Africa Cup of Nations, South Africa 2013 to be staged in five South African cities from January 19 to 10 February next year, Standard Bank is giving football fans around Zambia the opportunity to get up close to the coveted trophy at selected venues,” Chikula said.
He said members of the public will be given the opportunity to take photographs with the trophy and Katongo as well as talk to him about his AFCON experiences.
“It was a great honour for me to play in the Africa Cup of Nations and I know what this trophy means to each and every player across the continent. Representing your country on this stage is the ultimate.”
“I am really looking forward to taking this trophy across Zambia in partnership with Stanbic Bank and meeting the fans.
Our people are so passionate about their football and I can feel the excitement already of us welcoming these fantastic players and their fans from all around the African continent,” Katongo said.
Chikula said Standard Bank, also trading as Stanbic Bank, will take the Orange AFCON, South Africa 2013 Trophy Tour to 11 African cities namely; Kitwe, Ndola and Lusaka in Zambia; Mbabane and Piggs Peak in Swaziland; Walvis Bay and Swakopmund in Namibia, will complement the South African leg of the Tour.
Chikula said Standard Bank is the official financial services sponsor of the Orange Africa Cup of Nations, South Africa 2013 and the Trophy Tour.
He added that the Africa Cup Tour is a successfully established initiative by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the bank to present “Africa’s Cup” to fans in the run-up to the event.
The 2008 tournament in Ghana and the 2010 event in Angola were also supported by Standard Bank Trophy Tours.
Standard Bank signed as the official financial services sponsor to CAF in December 2008, confirming its commitment to African football.
Chikula said the decision to partner with CAF was driven by Standard Bank’s growing presence as a leading African bank, with a heritage that stretches back 150 years.
“We are delighted to have the trophy back in Zambia after hosting successful Stanbic Bank Trophy Tours in the country ahead of previous Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.
“The Orange Africa Cup of Nations is a tournament steeped in history and over the past 55 years of competition we have seen some memorable tournaments. This Stanbic Bank Trophy Tour is the start of what we hope will be another great memory for the continent and further proof of South Africa’s tremendous ability to host major international competitions.”
“We see this as a major opportunity to connect with our customers, football fans and our employees through our shared passion for Africa and African football. It will allow them an opportunity to become part of the South Africa 2013 tournament and share their love for the game,” Chikula said.
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Mr. X
November 22, 2012 at 11:06 am
what are the terms of reference (TORs)?
Chisenga
November 22, 2012 at 11:46 am
AM SURE UPND THINK IT IS TRIBAL SINCE KATONGO IS NOT TONGA. WHAT A PITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTY
Chibesa
November 22, 2012 at 4:06 pm
Please we are tired of tribalism. What a person thinks is what they are, while your finger is pointing Tongas the other 4 fingers are pointing back at you, change your mentality of thinking Tongas are more tribal than you when its you who is tribal than them . WE SAY NO TO TRIBALISM..
Muntu Na Muntu
November 22, 2012 at 7:57 pm
You are tribal and you stinking tribalism. Katongo claims to be a soldier at the same time a PF cadre and because Chikula is a bemba he seems
not to be worrying about this.
Kajimang
November 22, 2012 at 12:03 pm
Felistations Skipper Katongo
ba Game
November 22, 2012 at 12:06 pm
here we go
swala
November 22, 2012 at 12:18 pm
@Chisenga that is ****** of you. differenciate the two, *****, mwalitemwa ulupatto, think wise fool.
Chisenga
November 22, 2012 at 1:00 pm
BUT THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT YOU GUYS HAVE COME OUT TO BE. THERE IS NO BEATING ABOUT THE BUSH. CALL A SPADE A SPADE, AND NOT A BIG SPOON.
MASTER CHOTA
November 22, 2012 at 12:42 pm
uyu muntu mukali
dice
November 22, 2012 at 12:49 pm
one katongo
sassy
November 22, 2012 at 1:01 pm
umu boys nawina uyu ayin..?????????
stigma
November 22, 2012 at 1:21 pm
too much committiments on one person. you mean they cant appreciate anyone else? eg dennis mweene or kalaba even sunzu? they are a team mwebantu. he does not play alone! mweene actually would be a beta alternative. i love chris but this kind of appreciating one person brings low morale or side-lining him during game to see if he can make it alone. being a captain does not mean monopoly!!!
May be
November 22, 2012 at 7:46 pm
I think may be its only that is more available than any other player considering that his league in China has closed and is within the country compared to other players eg in south and TP , there league is going on right now
Bob
November 22, 2012 at 1:27 pm
Good development.
Abigail Jesus is Lord!
November 22, 2012 at 1:36 pm
Congrats!! Chris K.
METAL
November 22, 2012 at 2:04 pm
ndi wabwamba biiiiiigggggy time…..
katongo hater
November 22, 2012 at 2:15 pm
i want him to be training with the rest of the team during this time so that he wont miss a penalty again
NDIYO ZO PULAMA
November 22, 2012 at 2:23 pm
Apa tebeta lesa tapafuka choshi..go for it katongo…may some more blessings come your way,iwe ni zee
Angie
November 22, 2012 at 2:38 pm
When Jehovah God opens the door no man can close it. God’s favour is upon you, Good luck Katongo!!!
truth
November 22, 2012 at 3:02 pm
did Katongo use those exact words, i see you have put inveted comas. English tamwaba mukanwa ka kwa katongo imwe.. punka interview…
MASTER CHOTA
November 22, 2012 at 3:40 pm
Katongo is talented mufingi. So,gawapata katongo ninshi wapata ZAMBIA. If I may ask, whom do u like in this team? Maybe ni Mbesuma, uwamutwe nga BREAD. Nangu aingishe aka bufi.
Hantoobolo Hakainde
November 22, 2012 at 4:04 pm
Please Zambians, Stanbic is not for Bembas alone..!! We shall not recognise this appointment. Everywhere it is Bembas. Please spare us..!!
MASTER CHOTA
November 22, 2012 at 4:57 pm
My dear munandi there is nothing u cn do. Thats y next term is 4 sata also,that other term wilbe 4 another BEMBA guy. Cant u c? First KK sec FTJ we lost 4 those 2 guys.But now we ar BACK & this time 4 good. So just join us
voice from diapora
November 22, 2012 at 5:05 pm
Success follows success period
taliban
November 22, 2012 at 5:08 pm
tired legs..why not Mayuka..?
mikey Kaingu
November 22, 2012 at 6:10 pm
congrats man
Chisaah
November 22, 2012 at 6:26 pm
Chris K is the best skipper ever
Red x
November 22, 2012 at 7:20 pm
Ok gud fo u
Muntu Na Muntu
November 22, 2012 at 7:45 pm
Chikula is a bemba and Katongo who is a PF cadre/soldier is both a bemba.
Ba Lups
November 23, 2012 at 7:09 am
In luapula we say amabingo(congrts) 2 u cptain.ifisuma ficili fileisa.
P3T3R
November 23, 2012 at 8:17 am
Congrats man captain. we need to play 3/4 place or final come Jan.13. mudala please
lets see.
November 23, 2012 at 11:29 am
@ ba chisenga who said UPND are bitter? why do people like attacking the Party? you really have a serious problem mwana!! congrats Chris, you the man. we will give you all the support you need.