St. Louis High School has increased sponsorship for the Dedza District League from K3 million to K4 million.
The School announced the increment Sunday during the launch of the 2024 edition of the League at St. Louis ground in Dedza.
Speaking on behalf of the Director Lewis Yumbe, Headmaster Amos Kachilele said the increment is a way of improving level of competition in the League.
“We thought of continuing and even adding on top of K3 million to K4 million for one major reason of improving level of competition in the league” said Kachilele
Following the increment, the champions will now pocket K1 million up from K750,000 while runners up and third placed team will get K500,000 and K250,000 respectively.
Central Region Football Association (CRFA) chairman Austin Ajawa appreciated St. Luis High School effort in uplifting football in the country.
He said: “as CRFA we are happy for St. Louis High School for the efforts to develop the game”
“I’ve also carried appreciation message from FAM who are also grateful. Let’s just support their brand for them to continue supporting football here in Dedza” he added
Meanwhile, Dedza District Football Committee chairman Fredrick Bizarre has warned against violence and hooliganism.
“We don’t want to see any cases of hooliganism and violence this year. We urge teams to exercise fair play, professionalism from the referees and also we need Police to always help us interms of security” Bizarre said
According to Bizarre, thirty teams have registered to participate in this seasons League which will be played in clusters.
The opening match has seen defending champions Dedza Dynamos Reserve defeating Dedza Eagles 3-1.
Solomon Asensio opened scores for the Young Dynamos in the first half before Isaac Machengadzuwa doubled the lead mid inside second half.
The host continued their dominance and it was Dan Mark with the last nail as he capitalized from poor communication between Eagles goalkeeper and defenders to make it 3-0 before last minute consolation from Steve Kafatiya, 3-1 it ended.
