Nicéphore Glodjinon and Elisée Mahoussi from the club’s executive board thank the generous donors
Once again, sport has proven its power to unite people beyond borders. On Sunday, May 17, 2026, Dimanche Football Club received a significant donation of sports equipment from two football enthusiasts from Germany: André Quackernak and Malte Quackernak, natives of Steinhagen and devoted supporters of the German second-division club, Arminia Bielefeld.
In a remarkable gesture of generosity and solidarity, the two donors presented the club with several footballs and pumps aimed at further encouraging the practice of football within the team. This highly symbolic gesture rewards years of discipline, consistency, and commitment to sports and community well-being.
For more than twenty years, Dimanche Football Club has established itself as a true reference in Abomey-Calavi and within the Beninese sporting landscape. More than just a football club, the organization has become a platform for promoting health, social cohesion, and youth development through sports.
Thanks to its seriousness, consistency, and human-centered values, the club has earned the admiration of several partners and supporters, even beyond Benin’s borders. It is precisely this discipline and longevity that deeply impressed André and Malte Quackernak.
The gesture from the two German benefactors also reflects recognition of the remarkable work carried out for decades by the club’s leaders in maintaining a healthy and constructive sporting environment. At a time when many local sports initiatives struggle to survive, Dimanche Football Club continues to stand out as an example through its organization and positive impact on the community.
Through this donation, André and Malte Quackernak are sending a strong message: supporting sports means investing in health, youth, and the future. This mark of confidence honors Dimanche Football Club and confirms its place among the most respected and admired clubs in Benin.
This new support further strengthens the motivation of the players and coaching staff who, for more than two decades, have proudly upheld the colors of a club where football represents discipline, brotherhood, and collective well-being.
Professor Mensah Wekenon Tokponto Simplice, who was also part of the delegation that presented this significant donation of sports equipment, urged the beneficiaries to make responsible and proper use of it. He particularly encouraged the players to continue practicing sports regularly, highlighting the many benefits of football for health, discipline, and social cohesion. According to him, sport remains a powerful tool for both personal and collective development, especially for young people.
Professor Mensah Wekenon Tokponto Simplice, who was also part of the delegation that presented this significant donation of sports equipment, urged the beneficiaries to make responsible and proper use of it. He particularly encouraged the players to continue practicing sports regularly, highlighting the many benefits of football for health, discipline, and social cohesion. According to him, sport remains a powerful tool for both personal and collective development, especially for young people.
Sport, Health, and Solidarity: Dimanche Football Club at the Heart of a Beautiful Act of Generosity
On behalf of the club’s executive board, Nicéphore Glodjinon and Elisée Mahoussi expressed their deep gratitude to the generous donors for this valuable support, which will help strengthen the club’s capacities. The recipients warmly thanked André and Malte Quackernak for their generosity, availability, and the special attention given to Dimanche Football Club.
In a context where local sports initiatives often need support, Dimanche Football Club continues to write its story with passion, seriousness, and determination, further confirming its status as a sporting and social reference in Benin.
