BSA BANK FC CROWNED CHAMPIONS OF TANZANIA BANKERS ASSOCIATION FOOTIE TOURNAMENT 2026

Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Mr. Obedi Laiser (third left), receives the trophy from Tanzania Bankers Association (TBA) Treasurer, Mr. Rayson Foya (second left), after Absa Bank FC emerged victorious with a 1–0 win over Mwanga Hakika Bank FC in the final of the TBA Footie Tournament 2026, held at the Gymkhana Grounds in Dar es Salaam.

DAR ES SALAAM: August 8, 2026 - Absa Bank FC have been crowned champions of the Tanzania Bankers Association (TBA) Footie Tournament 2026 after edging Mwanga Hakika Bank FC 1–0 in a tightly contested final held on 7th August 2026 at the historic Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Grounds.

The much-anticipated final brought together two strong sides from Tanzania’s banking sector, with both teams showcasing skill, determination and tactical discipline.

From the opening whistle, Absa Bank FC and Mwanga Hakika Bank FC demonstrated why they had reached the tournament’s decisive stage. The match featured sharp passing, disciplined defending and relentless pressing, with neither side willing to give their opponents an easy opportunity.

However, Absa Bank FC eventually found the breakthrough, capitalising on a well-worked attacking move to score the decisive goal.

Despite determined efforts from Mwanga Hakika Bank FC to find an equaliser, Absa Bank FC held firm until the final whistle, securing a hard-fought 1–0 victory and lifting the coveted TBA Footie Tournament 2026 trophy.

MORE THAN JUST FOOTBALL

The annual Tanzania Bankers Association Footie Tournament is more than a sporting competition. It provides an important platform for promoting teamwork, employee wellness, camaraderie and unity across Tanzania’s banking and financial services industry.

The tournament brings together employees from different financial institutions, creating an opportunity for colleagues to interact beyond their usual professional roles while promoting healthy lifestyles, friendship and teamwork.

The 2026 edition once again demonstrated the strong spirit of collaboration within Tanzania’s banking fraternity, combining competition on the pitch with networking and social interaction off it.

For Absa Bank FC, the victory marks a memorable achievement and reflects the team’s commitment, discipline and teamwork throughout the competition.

Congratulations to Absa Bank FC on being crowned the TBA Footie Tournament 2026 champions!