Illovo confirms fraud probe as Nyamilandu denies wrongdoing

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) incumbent president Walter Nyamilandu has vehemently denied all allegations of wrong-doing following claims of massive fraud detected at sugar giant Illovo Sugar (Malawi) Limited. In an earlier report, Nyasa Times indicated that two officers were called for an internal hearing last week and have been suspended from work until the […]

Walter’s bid to extend his FA Malawi rule gets regional bodies endorsement: Pledges to introduce Charity Shield

Three regional football bodies have expressed unanimous support for the re-election of Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president candidate Walter Nyamilandu for a fourth term.   Nyamilandu, who has been at the helm of FAM for 12 years, will compete against Wilkins Mijiga and Willy Yabwanya Phiri in December 12 polls. But Southern Region Football Association […]

Nyamilandu launches ‘harvest time’ 4th term manifesto: FA Malawi poll

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) incumbent president Mac Millan Walter Nyamilandu who is seeking a fourth term for the presidency at the December 12 elections on Saturday launched his manifesto under the theme “harvest time.” Launching the manifesto at Crossroads Hotel in Lilongwe after his two challengers  Wilkins Mijiga and Willie Yabwanya Phiri  has already […]

Yabwanya says will not work with CEO Nyirenda if elected FA Malawi president as  tickets scandal exposed

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) presidential aspirant Willie Yabwanya Phiri has said he will not work with the FAM secretary general Suzgo Nyirenda if elected to the country’s football hot seat at the December 12 elections. Yabwanya, the Karonga United owner, told Times TV that he will have “serious problems” working with Nyirenda if he […]

Yabwanya launches manifesto , pledges to ‘transform Malawi football’: FAM polls

Football Association of Malawi (Fam) Presidential candidate, Willy Yabwanya Phiri has launched his manifesto at Cross Roads in Lilongwe entitled “To Transform Malawi Soccer into a Force to be reckoned with.” The launch was attended by football administrators, some affiliates, and former footballers. In his six page document, Yabwanya Phiri tackled a number of issues […]

Tiya Somba unveils 10-point plan if elected FA Malawi VP

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) Vice Presidential candidate Tiya Somba Banda has announced his ten point plan to fulfil if elected, pledging transparency and accountability in the distribution FIFA funding and football materials to the affiliates. FAM will have its annual general meeting on December 12 at Nkopola in Mangochi district. Banda, who will battle […]

Mijiga first to launch manifesto, places ‘football good governance’ as a key leadership blueprint: FA Malawi polls

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) hottest presidential contender marketer-cum banker, Wilkins Mijiga  has officially launched his manifesto outlining his vision for Malawi football if he is elected as president for FAM at the December 15 polls. Mijiga said  he is determined to bring to Malawian football a new viable winning philosophy that is modeled on […]

Walter, Yabwanya to unveil manifesto in Lilongwe: FA Malawi polls

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) presidential hopeful Willy Yabwanya Phiri , who was nominated by National Referees Committee to run for FAM president post, will on Friday officially launch his manifesto at Cross Roads Hotel in Lilongwe which the incumbent president Walter Nyamilandu is also set to launch his fourth-term manifesto at Sunbird Capital in […]

FAM downplays Drug Fight Malawi on Nyasa sponsorship to Bullets

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has downplayed calls by Drug Fight Malawi for Nyasa Tobacco Manufacturing Company to move out of Big Bullets sponsorship deal. FAM General Secretary Suzgho Nyirenda told Nyasa Times that the organization made a mistake of rushing to the media without approaching the football body to discuss the sponsorship deal. “They […]

Matola takes up FA Malawi Commercial Director post

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has unveiled Limbani Matola as the new Commercial Director for the association as the Nyasa Times had earlier reported. Matola, who was Malawi Broadcasting Corporation Chief Commercial Officer , has joined the football world by penning a two-year contract with effect from 1 December. He has ironically replaced Dan Tambala […]

Exclusive interview with Nyamilandu: FA Malawi president for business and professional status leadership

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) incumbent president Walter Nyamilandu Manda has outlined his vision for Malawi football in the next four years if he is re-elected into office on December 12th this month saying his new leadership will ensure professionalism of the game in the country. Nyamilandu, who faces Wilkins Mijiga and Willy Yabwanya Phiri, said […]

Zodiak to host live FA Malawi presidential elections debate: Candidates to unveil manifestos

Malawi Sports fraternity will have a chance of hearing what has been kept in stock by the three presidential candidates vying for the hot seat of Football Association of Malawi (Fam) President at the forthcoming General Elections slated for December 12th, 2015 at the Sunbird Nkopola Lodge in Mangochi. Zodiak Broadcasting Station Managing Director Gospel Kazako has […]

FA Malawi presidential aspirant Yabwanya hints on manifesto: Jets in Sunday

Aspiring president of the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) Willy Yabwanya Phiri says he will transform Malawi soccer into a force to be reckoned with it by ensuring infrastructure and grass root talent development. In his manifesto titled ‘A road map to redefine Malawi’s Football Destiny’ Yabwanya says his vision is to transform Malawi football […]

Back to three-horse race for Malawi FA presidential polls: Yabwanya, Mijiga cleared to face Nyamilandu

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) electoral appeals committee has overturned the ruling of Electoral Committee which disqualified one of the presidential candidates Willy Yabwanya Phiri based in Canada on the basis of residence. Yabwanya, who was disqualified along with several others, appealed to FAM appeals committee against his disqualification saying he is eligible to stand […]

Mijiga for ‘new insights’ in FA Malawi

Top marketer Wilkins Mijiga is aspiring to take over the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) presidency during the December 12 elections. He was nominated by Super League of Malawi (SULOM) to challenge incumbent Walter Nyailandu who is seeking a fourth term. Nyasa Times engaged Mijiga for an exclusive interview. Excerpts: Mr. Wilkins George Mijiga, you are vying for the […]

FA Malawi hires pollster MEC to oversee presidential elections

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has hired pollster, Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to ensure free, fair and credible presidential elections on December 12 in Salima. FAM chief executive officer Suzgo Nyirenda assured football lovers that the election, between incumbent Walter Nyamilandu and Sulom backed and banker Wilkins Mijiga will be credible. “The election will be […]