By SANDRA MWILA –
BARCLAYS Bank has challenged Zambian footballers to develop a culture of saving and investing their money to secure their future.
The bank in conjunction with Junior Achievement Zambia held talks with the Chipolopolo players to advise them on investing their money.
Junior achievement Zambia financial literacy advisor, Caster Mulamfu told the players that the lifespan of their career was short, hence the need to empower themselves before stopping playing football.
Mulamfu said players had on average a period of six to seven years to make money while their careers were in their prime and they should ensure they save and invest.
He said it was also important that players venture into some business activities and learn to grow their investments.
“A lifespan of a football career is very short compared to other professions. A player can be at his peak for six to seven years, that’s when they make money. During this period, don’t just spend and live luxurious lives,think of saving and investment for your money to grow,” Malamfu said.
Mulamfu sensitised the Chipolopolo on the sports career span, family ties versus money, psychology of money, investment and thinking big.
Meanwhile, the Chipolopolo broke camp yesterday to enable the players to feature for their respective clubs after taking part in a training session.
Only players that were being considered for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Kenya will regroup on Sunday in Lusaka.
The 13 foreign-based players summoned by coach George Lwandamina are expected to start jetting in on Sunday ahead of the Kenya clash on September 6 in Nairobi.