SULOM distances FDH Bank from suspicion it might have imposed on choice of closed Kamuzu Stadium to launch newly commissioned Premiership

* Extends apology to FDH Bank, Ministry of Sports, FAM as SULOM engages with the sponsors to review the incident and develop strong strategies * SULOM firmly believe that, through constructive dialogue and mutual understanding, we can overcome this set back in the best interest of Malawian football, because growth is for the game By Duncan Mlanjira The Super League of Malawi (SULOM) has distanced FDH Bank Plc from any suspicion that the sponsors might have  imposed the decision…

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Baka City/Masters FC register first win on return to the elite league, beating last season’s 11th-placed Chitipa 1-0

* Red Lions return by drawing 1-1 with last season’s 8th-placed Creck Sporting Club while Mitundu Baptist hold seasoned MAFCO 1-1 on their first-ever test of the elite league * Only three teams register wins in the opening Match Week of the Premiership, whose sponsorship was suspended by FDH Bank * As only three teams register wins in the opening Match Week of the Premiership, whose sponsorship was suspended abruptly by FDH Bank By Duncan Mlanjira In their first…

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FAM’s unequivocal stance not to allow Kamuzu Stadium exclusively host FDH Bank Premiership launch match attracts fierce debate among football analysts and administrators

* As FDH Bank suspends all its sports sponsorships — FDH Bank Netball Premiership, Malawi national football team sponsorship, Malawi Schools Sports Association, primary schools Mayor’s Trophy — a total of K7,582,000,000 By Duncan Mlanjira The impasse between the Super League of Malawi (SULOM) and the Football Association of Malawi (FAM), through which the mother football governing body did not flinch from allowing Kamuzu Stadium to exclusively host the FDH Bank Premiership launch match yesterday, has ignited fierce debate…

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FAM stands its ground against SULOM’s intention for FDH Bank Premiership launch match to take place at closed Kamuzu Stadium

* Despite intervention of Ministry of Sports intervenes which authorised FAM to allow the match exclusively for the launch and not to be construed as general approval of the venue for elite matches  * Following a request from sponsors FDH Bank regarding the impasse between SULOM and FAM as the country’s mother football governing body insisted Kamuzu Stadium should remain closed * Police forced to fire tear gas to disperse  frustrated fans as the postponement of the celebratory start…

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NBS Bank National Division League champions Red Lions open entry into FDH Bank Premiership against Creck FC tomorrow

* The Lions also open doors to magnificent new Zomba Stadium to elite football, whose capacity is 20,000 * As their runners-up Mitundu Baptist are set for MAFCO with Baka City/Masters against Chitipa United By Duncan Mlanjira Red Lions, who have returned to the elite league from which they were demoted in 2023, open their entry into FDH Bank Premiership tomorrow against Creck Sporting Club at home, the magnificent new Zomba Stadium. Red Lions and Creck SC are set…

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Daggers drawn as SULOM still schedules FDH Bank Premiership at closed Kamuzu Stadium between Wanderers and Karonga

* Despite FAM’s stands that the venue remains closed and any defiance will attract serious disciplinary action * SULOM general secretary, Williams Banda is reported to have declared that they were willing to face the threatened disciplinary action By Duncan Mlanjira Both Super League of Malawi (SULOM) and hosts Mighty Wanderers have confirmed that the Nomads’ FDH Bank Premiership match against Karonga United will be played at Kamuzu Stadium despite Football Association of Malawi (FAM) ordering the league administrators…

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SULOM blatantly defying mother football governing body over closure of Kamuzu Stadium for FDH Bank Premiership matches

* SULOM has still not shifted Mighty Wanderers home match against Karonga United tomorrow while FAM has reiterates that Kamuzu Stadium remains closed * SULOM insists that the match is on at Kamuzu with SULOM general secretary, Williams Banda declaring that they were willing to face the threatened disciplinary action By Duncan Mlanjira As at the close of business today, Super League of Malawi (SULOM) had not indicated the order by Football Association of Malawi (FAM) to shift from…

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NBS Bank Charity Shield 2026 generates net income of K103.8 million

* Representing a 68.8% increase from the K61.7 million raised in 2025 By Duncan Mlanjira The NBS Bank Charity Shield 2026 — between Mighty Wanderers and Nyasa Big Bullets on Saturday, April 18, at Bingu National Stadium, has generated a net income of K103.8 million. A statement from Football Association of Malawi (FAM) described this revenue as “a resounding success” as it represents a 68.8% increase from K61.7 million raised in 2025. Gross revenue was K211.1 million, which is…

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Lilongwe City Mayor accepts FAM’s apology while demanding full transparency report

His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Rex Banda * He has formally invited the FAM leadership to an audience at Lilongwe City Council to discuss the report, ensure that corrective actions are clearly defined * And to rebuild a working relationship based on mutual respect, emphasising that football is too important for the country’s youth to be derailed by protocol failures By Khumbo Msambala Salanje, MANA Lilongwe City Mayor, Councillor Alex Peter Banda, who was disrespected by being physically pushed…

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FAM apologises to Lilongwe City Mayor for being disrespected by security at NBS Bank Charity Shield 2026 trophy presentation

The Mayor captured after the embarrassment * While the ceremony was conducted in good faith and in celebration of the occasion, we acknowledge that the outcome fell short of the standards expected and may have cause unintended discomfort. For this, we are truly sorry * As NBS Bank distances itself from the incident maintaining that its role in the Charity Shield is that of a sponsor and every delivery, including programme coordination, protocol arrangements and security management, is undertaken…

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