The highly anticipated Standard Chartered Cup, better known as the SC Cup, is making a triumphant return, offering football enthusiasts and Bank clients an unforgettable experience.
The prestigious five-a-side football tournament will feature 24 teams comprising Standard Chartered Bank’s clients, each with 7 members (5 players and 2 substitutes). The tournament will take place on the 16th November at Ba Isago University.
Teams will engage in a series of exciting matches, all vying for the ultimate prize; an all-expenses-paid trip to Anfield Stadium, the iconic home of Liverpool FC, where they will have the chance to watch a live match.
Mpho Masupe, Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank, expressed the Bank’s enthusiasm for the return of this celebrated event, “The SC Cup is more than just a tournament; it’s a testament to the power of partnerships, teamwork, and the unique opportunities that Standard Chartered offers to its clients.
Bringing our clients together through the SC Cup allows us to celebrate not only their passion for football but also the strength of the relationships we’ve built over the years.”
The tournament is open to all Standard Chartered clients. For teams not yet clients but who wish to participate, they can open an account through the SC Mobile App with a minimum deposit of P100 for transactional account and P500 for a savings accountand use the referral code 000071264 Note these funds remain in your account.
All team members must hold an account with Standard Chartered Bank to enter the draw. Corporate & business clients are also invited to register their teams through their Relationship Managers. Registrations are open until the 5thNovember. All the clients that submit their teams will enter a draw to determine who will make the 24 teams to play in the tournament on the 16th November.
Speaking at the official launch event to kick off the SC Cup season, Petros Molefe, Chief Technology & Operations Officer, highlighted the alignment between Standard Chartered’s values and those of Liverpool FC,
“There is a reason why football is the most popular sport on the planet. It is about building camaraderie and bringing communities together from far corners of our world, regardless of any differences. Our global partnership with the Liverpool Football Club allows us, as Standard Chartered, to illustrate this action of bringing people together for an experience of a lifetime at one of the greatest football institutions of all time.
Whether you are a die-hard Liverpool fan or just want the thrill of watching football in a stadium, join us. Open an account with your friends, sign up with your colleagues and sign up for a chance to participate in the tournament, own that pitch and win that grand prize.”
This year’s SC Cup promises to be a thrilling and competitive event, further strengthening the Bank’s close relationship with its clients and reaffirming its commitment to providing world-class experiences.
