Ex-footballer Mapopa Msukwa arrested for sexual  offence on minor

Former football star Mapopa Msukwa has been arrested and is being kept in Police custody at Chileka Police Station for allegedly defiling his 8 year old step-daughter.

Chileka Police Publicist Grace Mwale has confirmed Msukwa and his wife’s arrest.

She said currently investigations are still underway and once they finish, the two will appear before court to answer their respective charges.

According to Sergeant Mwale, Christina Kafuwa (wife to Msukwa) is being accused of concealing information.

It is reported that when the victim suffered the first incident, she reported to the cousin who later informed the victim’s mother who didnot do any action or report the matter to police.

The cousin went on to report the matter to the victim’s grand mother  who finally reported the matter to police.

During his football  career, Msukwa played for Mighty Be Forward Wanderers, Azam Tigers and now disbanded Escom United and MDC United.

He also played for Malawi national soccer junior and senior teams.

Msukwa hails from T/A Kyungu in Karonga District. Attachments area