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First Capital Bank is the main sponsor of Mozambique Beach Polo 2025
4:04 CAT | 14 Nov 2025
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First Capital Bank is proud to announce that it will be the Main Sponsor of the 2nd Edition of Beach Polo Mozambique, a prestigious sporting event that brings together elegance, competition and entertainment. The 2025 edition will take place on 22 November at South Beach, Maputo, and is supported institutionally by the Maputo City Council, INATUR, and held in partnership with the Embassy of Argentina. The event aims to promote equestrian sport, enhance Mozambican tourism and position the country on the international beach polo circuit, bringing together prominent figures from the business and social spheres.
Yesterday, 13 November 2025, a press conference was held in Maputo, attended by Miguel Proença, General Manager of Playground, the company organising Beach Polo Mozambique; Ana Russo, Head of Marketing and Communication at First Capital Bank; Osvaldo Faquir, Councillor for Education, Culture and Sport of the Maputo City Council; Nuelia Bernales, representative of the Embassy of Argentina; and Sebastião Coana, visual artist. Opening the conference, Miguel Proença highlighted that Beach Polo Mozambique combines sport, glamour and tourism, creating employment opportunities and contributing to local development in areas such as logistics, hospitality, catering and security.
According to Ana Russo, supporting Beach Polo Mozambique is not just a sponsorship, but the continuation of a brand positioning strategy that, since 2019, has associated the Bank with initiatives of national and international relevance, thereby promoting premium experiences and strengthening relationships with clients and partners. “We are delighted to bring this modality, still little known, to the city of Maputo, opening the door for polo to be practised in Mozambique as well,” she stated.
As the Main Sponsor, First Capital Bank will have the opportunity to offer exclusive moments to its clients, strengthen relationships and reinforce the brand’s presence with the public. Through this initiative, the Bank reaffirms its commitment to supporting activities that promote sport, social interaction and excellence, while aligning with its core values and delivering meaningful experiences.
The 2nd edition will feature teams of riders from several nationalities, international commentators, as well as a cultural and social responsibility programme, offering the public a unique experience.
About Polo
Polo is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious sports, known for its combination of strategy, speed and skill. Mounted riders guide a ball using long mallets, seeking to score goals in the opposing team’s posts. Traditionally played on grass fields, Beach Polo brings this elite sport to the sand, creating a unique spectacle in which sport meets glamour against a relaxed beachfront atmosphere.
About First Capital Bank Mozambique
First Capital Bank SA is part of FMBcapital Holdings PLC (FMBCH Group), which has a strong regional presence, providing banking and financial solutions through its subsidiaries operating in five Southern African Development Community (SADC) markets – Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The Bank began operations in Mozambique in July 2013 following the acquisition of ICB’s banking license. It was initially known as Capital Bank and, in 2019, rebranded to First Capital Bank, the name and identity by which it is recognised today.
It is predominantly focused on corporate and commercial clients, offering a wide range of tailored banking services and access to financial solutions adapted to client needs. The Bank has more than US$280 million in assets and employs over 200 staff, with headquarters in Maputo and branches in Maputo, Beira and Nampula.
For more information: www.firstcapitalbank.co.mz
About FMBcapital Holdings
FMBcapital Holdings Plc provides banking and financial solutions through its operational subsidiaries across five SADC markets (Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe), supported by a Shared IT and Operations Services Centre located in Mauritius. The Group has a total asset base of over USD 1.5 billion, employs more than 1,900 staff and serves the financial needs of clients across the African continent.
For more information go to https://fmbcapitalgroup.com/
Source: First Capital Bank / Media Release
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