Mpulula resigns as coaches’ committee chair

Coach Leo Mpulula, who was Chairperson for Blantyre District Coaches Committee,  has resigned from his position. Mpulula, who was recently hired by Lilongwe based Silver Strikers as reserve side coach, has tendered his resignation letter to National Coaches Association Chairperson, Stuart Mbolombole, with copies to National General Secretary, Davie Mpima, Publicity Secretary, Aubrey Nankhuni and […]

FAM looks at Malawian coaches as potatoes – Mpulula

Veteran and experienced coach, Leo Mpulula, has said the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) under the current president, Walter Macmillan Nyamilandu Manda, looks at Malawian coaches holding CAF A licences as potatoes who cannot deliver. Mpulula was speaking to Times Group, Peter Fote, when he courted him to scrutinise the just unveiled manifesto by Nyamilandu as he […]

Mpulula lifts ban on talking to reporters: Calls for clubs to invest in youth development

Coach Leo Mpulula has lifted his ban on talking to the media after almost over a year without granting any interview to reporters. The former Blantyre United, Escom Reserve and Azam Tigers coach Leo ‘Ferguson’ Mpulula, a firm believer of youth football players, complained of being misquoted  [rebiously biut said he has decided to put aside […]

Coach Mpulula seizes BT Utd equipment over unpaid dues

Suspended Blantyre United Coach Leo Mpulula has  seized a team kit and balls as a way of forcing club management pay him his arrears. Mpulula admitted the act but revealed he made thorough consultation before taking action. “Before I made the decision to do so, I did consultations and I even consulted the National Coaches Association,” […]

FA Malawi metes out punishments to clubs to deter unsporting behaviour: Coaches Nsazwi, Leo warned

 Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has punished Nyasa Big Bullets and  Silver Strikers with a fine of MK100,000 each for unsporting behaviour during the two sides’ second leg quarterfinal match of the Airtel Top 8 Cup that took place at Mulanje Park in Mulanje District. It is reported that the two sides both contravened stated […]

Blantyre United hire coach Mpulula as technical director      

Blantyre United have roped in former coach Leo Mpulula for the role of Technical Director as they gear up for a new lease of life back in Malawi’s flagship league. Chairman Lawson Nakoma said Mpulula had been considered to help the coaching panel. ” Leo Mpulula is an experienced coach whose expertise will be greatly […]

Coach Mpulula says Malawi clubs un-ambitious: Standard of play deteriorating

Football coach Leo Mpulula has accused Malawian soccer clubs particularly those playing in top flight TNM Super League of lacking ambitions. Mpulula, former coach for Epac FC, Blantyre United, Escom United and Azam Tigers,  said this in an interview with MIJ FM Radio when the station asked his views on the just ended 2016 TNM […]

Coach Mpulula sues Epac: Demands K1mil compensation for unfair dismissal

Former Epac FC Coach Leo Mpulula has filed a law-suit against his former employees and is demanding K1 million compensation for unfair dismissal. Mpulula was fired mid last year during the middle of the Super League first round season on grounds the club described as poor run of form. His constructive firing came the time […]

Coach Mpulula irked with ‘controversial’ tag to his name

Coach Leo Mpulula has expressed anger and disappointmnet with the tendency of tagging his name with the cliche of  ‘Controversial’ in various publications as one way of describing his character. This follows an article Nyasa Times published on 25th October 2016 concerning the FIFA CAF A coaching course Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has organised […]

Mpulula fired as Max Bullets coach, replaced with Kulemeka

Controversial and tough spoken coach Leo Mpulula has been fired as Max Bullets coach club chairman has confirmed. However, Mpulula claims he has not been fired but rather he has stepped down on his own following  disagreements with the club management on players contracts. According to Mpulula, he decided to throw in the towel after […]

Mpulula appointed coach for Max Bullets

Southern Region Football Association League champions Max Bullets have announced the appointment of controversial coach Leo Mpulula as their head coach as they embark on their first ever top flight league journey. Club Director Max Kapanda confirmed Mpulula’s appointment on Thursday. Kapanda believes Mpulula who among other teams formerly coached Azam Tigers and Blantyre United is […]

Coach Mpulula nearly exchanged blows with Epac official

Suspended Epac FC coach Leo Mpulula on Tuesday nearly changed blows with the club’s executive committee memberKhembo Mumba following misunderstanding on contractual agreements. The club suspended Mpulula on Monday following a dismal start to the season. Epac are second from the bottom of the 15-TNM Super League with five points from six games. They have won one, drawn twice […]