THE City of Dar es Salaam is gearing up for a truly momentous occasion this coming Saturday, as the National Bank of Commerce (NBC) prepares to host a lavish celebration to honor Young Africans SC's triumph in the 2023/2024 NBC Premier League season.

The move is part of NBC's ongoing efforts to enhance its sponsorship of the league. 

 The championship presentation ceremony is scheduled to take place on Saturday at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam, during Yanga's match against Tabora United.

 In a press conference held yesterday, NBC's Head of Public Relations, Godwin Semunyu, and Yanga's Information and Communications Manager, Ally Kamwe, revealed the grand plans in store for this landmark event.

 "As the main sponsor of three different leagues in the country, including the NBC Premier League, we, at the bank, are dedicated to ensuring that all league champions are presented with their trophies in a manner befitting their hard-fought achievements," said Semunyu.

The NBC Premier League has witnessed a remarkable transformation in recent years, with the bank's sponsorship fueling heightened competition and improved preparations among the participating clubs.

"Everyone can witness how the NBC Premier League, like other leagues sponsored by NBC, has become better with increased competition. This competition is largely fueled by our sponsorship as a bank in these leagues, which has facilitated the participating clubs to make good preparations without financial challenges," Semunyu explained while insisting the sponsor’s determination NBC in congratulating Yanga’s success in grand fashion.

Fans of the Jangwani Street-based club can look forward to a day filled with a myriad of exciting events. 

In addition to the trophy presentation ceremony, the celebrations will include a post-event vigil, a championship parade through the streets of Dar es Salaam, and a special helicopter flyover to enhance the occasion.

"NBC has honored us greatly in these celebrations as the main sponsors of this league," expressed Kamwe. 

"Besides assisting us in preparing for these championship celebrations, they have also prepared to register our members at the stadium and provide them with modern membership cards, which is crucial in increasing our club's revenue."

The bank's commitment to this celebration extends beyond the mere presentation of the trophy. Semunyu revealed that NBC will be providing on-site banking services and registering Yanga fans for membership cards, a move that is set to boost the club's revenue streams.

"We thank them very much and we urge our members and fans to come out in large numbers on this important day," Kamwe added, emphasizing the significance of the occasion for the Yanga faithful.

As the city eagerly awaits this extraordinary event, the excitement among Yanga supporters is palpable. 

The club's championship triumph, coupled with NBC's grandiose plans to honor their success, has set the stage for a truly unforgettable celebration in Dar es Salaam this Saturday.