FIFA approves Kamuzu Stadium venue for Malawi world cup qualifiers

The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) says t FIFA has granted an approval for the Malawi  to play their forthcoming 2014 World Cup qualifiers against Namibia and Kenya back at the Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre. The Flames will line up against Namibia on 5th June and Kenya on 12th June 2013. All these games will now […]

Orange Partners deny FAM, Sulom gate share: Close to K15m realised

Football Association of Malawi (Fam), Super League of Malawi (Sulom) and Sports Council had a rude awakening at the weekend when they were told they would not get any share from gate takings of the Orange Partners’ Charity Shield Soccer tournament played at Civo Stadium on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, Big Bullets defeated Epac […]

FA Malawi name Kaputa technical director: Zakazaka is competitions officer

The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has appointed John Kaputa as technical director a position which was previously held by legend Jack Chamangwana. Kaputa who is a military office at the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) will be assisted by Charles Manda. FAM has now engaged the MDF for the services of Kaputa – who is […]

FA Malawi sends Mtawali, Mabedi for German coaching course

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) had send two assistant national team coaches Ernest Mtawali and Patrick Mabedi to Germany for an A level coaching course. FAM chief executive officer Suzgo Nyirenda said the duo have been sent to Germany in line with the association’s plans to recruit them on a long-term basis after their probation […]

Malawi to play one friendly match before World Cup qualifiers against Namibia

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has said it will book a friendly  match for the Flames before their 2014 World Cup qualifier against Namibia on June 5. FAM’s CEO Suzgo Nyirenda said the Flames would play one friendly match  on May 25 or May 26. Caretaker coach Eddington Ng’onamo had proposed friendlies in Zimbabwe and […]

Thousands mourn Kapenuka: Malawi revered football administrator buried – exclusive pictures

Thousands of people turned out on Thursday to pay tribute and burry  Malawi’s veteran football administrator Hastings Kapenuka at Katimba Cemetery in Limbe, next to Limbe CCAP Church where he was an elder. Kapenuka, who served in several influential football positions, died at Mwaiwathu Private Hospital in Malawi’s commercial city, Blantyre, after a short illness […]

Timau: Malawians can now talk of World Cup final for first time in history

The quest to reach Brazil for the 2014 World Cup is underway. Is it too early for the Football Association of Malawi to start identifying a Portuguese language teacher? We say no! Looking at the statistics of group F, anything can happen. Let us prepare. The road to the most popular sporting event on the […]

Malawi coach forced to return from Namibia: Loses son

Malawi national football team caretaker coach Eddington Ng’onamo has been forced to leave the squad and return from Namibia because his son has died, Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has said. FAM boss Suzgo Nyirenda said Ng’onamo will not be in charge  for his first competitive match since taking over from Kinnah Phiri when the […]

Sports Minister talks tough on Malawi players’ welfare

Minister of Sports Enock Chihana on Tusday took to task officials from his ministry, Football association of Malawi (FAM) and Malawi National Council of Sports for failing to address national team players houses issues which he directed last year. Chihana on behalf of government pledged to offer regular Malawi national team players Malawi Housing Corporation […]

Chihana raps Malawi football critics: Calls for stakeholders’ conference

Sports Minister Enock Chihana Friday night (March 8, 2012) moved the audience gathered at Bingu International Conference Centre during the 2012/13 TNM Super League prize presentation when he told his critics point blank that he did not go to school to learn sports administration. Addressing the gathering comprising league sponsors, football administrators, players, fans, journalists […]

Malawi FA unveil new coaches with optimism:Ng’onamo, Mabedi and Mtawali

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) on Tuesday unveiled the Flames caretaker coaching panel at a news conference held at Chiwembe Technical Centre in Malawi’s commercial city of Blantyre. The panel is headed by Eddington Ng’onamo with South Africa-based duo of Ernest Mtawali and Patrick Mabedi as his deputies whereas Charles Manda is the team manager. […]

Beach soccer teams to participate in Malawi Pres. Cup, FAM CUP

Beach Soccer teams in the country have reason to smile following Football Association of Malawi’s (FAM) announcement that this year beach soccer will have its share in the Presidential and FAM Cup tournaments. FAM President, Walter Nyamilandu made the announcement Sunday during the  Stadal Building Contractors Beach Soccer Tournament finals between Zitherepano and Mangochi based […]

Fischer recalled to Malawi squad: Silver players dominate

Flames caretaker coach Eding’ton Ng’onamo has released a 25-member locally based squad scheduled to go into camp on Monday 4th March at Chiwembe Technical Centre in the commercial city of Malawi, Blantyre in readiness of Namibia Match which is expected to be played at the National Stadium in Windhoek on 23rd March 2013. In the squad, which has three […]

Malawi coach Ng’onamo to stay put at Bullets FC

Malawi national football team caretaker Eddington Ng’onamo has rescinded his decision to quit as Bullets FC coach. Ng’onamo was recently appointed as the Flames caretaker coach and announced that he would resign as Bullets coach to avoid conflict of interest following his appointment by the Football Association of Malawi (Fam). The ‘people’s team’ allowed him […]

Stars migration to Mozambique irks Football Association of Malawi

The recent migration by Malawian players to Mozambique has irked Football Association of Malawi (FAM) accusing the footballers of not following proper procedures. Nyasa Times understands that the players are leaving without informing and receiving blessings from the association. FAM president Walter Nyamilandu has said his body is aware that the players are seeking greener […]

Fifa to reschedule Malawi World Cup fixture against Nigeria

The world soccer governing body Fifa is expected to reschedule Malawi national soccer team World Cup qualifying game, Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has  . According to FAM, the development comes following the qualification of Nigeria to the Fifa Confederations Cup. Nigeria are the reigning African champions after beating Burkina Faso 1-0 in the 2013 […]

Malawi new coach Ng’onamo calls for support: ‘Expect better results’

New Malawi national football team caretaker coach Eddingtone Ng’onamo has revealed that he always hoped the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) would offer him the prestigious position and has accepted his role. Football Association of Malawi (FAM) announced on Wednesday that Ng’onamo will succeed Kinnah Phiri while Patrick Mabedi and Ernest Mtawali are his right […]

Ng’onamo named Malawi coach: Mtawali, Mabedi deputies

Eddington Ng’omano has been appointed Malawi national football team head coach. Big Bullets FC coach succeeds Kinnah Phiri who has been deployed into a demoted role of northern region football director. Football Association of Malawi on Wednesday also agreed the backroom staff of Ng’onamo. Former national team stars Patrick Mabedi and Ernest Mtawali have been […]