FAM says Super League to kick off despite no sponsors

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has assured Super League clubs and soccer loving Malawians that the country’s top flight will still go ahead despite uncertainties surrounding its sponsorship.

This follows the  withdraw of Telekom Networks Malawi Limited due to misunderstandings regarding the deal.

But speaking to Nyasa Times, FAM Chief Executive Officer who also doubles as General Secretary Alfred Gunda said the league will still go ahead.

“We are still discussing with SULOM and all other stakeholders regarding the league kick off. Right now it will be premature to disclose what we are discussing but we hope to get something positive from the discussions,” said Gunda.

Meanwhile, FAM and SULOM have since confirmed that the charity shield between reigning super league champions Kamuzu Barracks and Presidential Cup winners Nyasa Big Bullets will be played on 15 April, 2017. T

his therefore gives hope that the league will kick off between the weekend of 28 and 29 April.