On 4th September, NMS Infrastructure were proud sponsors of the Mfuwe Youth Soccer Tournament organized by sub-contractor Velos. Hosted at the Yosaffe School in Mfuwe, NMS sponsored the winner’s trophy, man of the match medal, footballs, and all refreshments.
Four football teams from the local community entered; Chitunda FC, Kalindawalo FC, Mimbula FC and Start FC, as well as two teams consisting of site employees from the NMS built Mambwe District Hospital site; Velos FC and Industrial Plumbers Zambia FC.
Chitundu and Mimbulu FC drew a competitive final 1-1, with Mimbulu FC eventually being crowned winners after a penalty shoot-out. The winners received K1,500 and the runners up K800 to put towards the future running of these clubs, with trophies and medals also being awarded to the tournament’s top goal scorer, man of the match and fair play award.
All teams were provided with resuable water cases and drinks. In attendance to oversee the event was:
James Stutter – NMSI Construction Operations Manager
Mubanga Lamb – NMSI Site Engineer
Crovis Mwitwa – Site HSE Officer
Craig Le Roux – Velos Project Manager
The event was a huge success in bringing the local community together, with local teams expressing their gratitude in the opportunity and excitement to have another tournament in the future.