A raw has erupted between Malawi’s Super league management (SULUM) and the Football Association of Malawi over participation in the Cecafa Senior Challenge.

SULUM tasked to run the top tier has cited late communication from the federation and that it will interefere with the league currently going on.

The Malawi Football Association (FAM) is finalizing all necessary preparatuons for the team that will take part in the Cecafa Senior Challenge set to take place in Ethiopia.

Cecafa confirmed Malawi’s inclusion on Monday 9th November where they were pooled in Group C alongide Sudan,South Sudan and Djibouti.

The league management however have vowed to continue with the league d

This is likely to affect football clubs that have contributed more than three players to the national team.
Local soccer rules states that clubs that have contributed a minimum of three players for national duty should be exempted from any competitive domestic action.

With reference to Sulom’s firm stand, clubs have to find suitable replacements for their players who will be on a mission to raise the black, red and green colors higher.

Coach Ernest Mtawali will name his travelling charges over the weekend.

Malawi are not participating in the ongoing FIFA world Cup after they eliminated by neighbours Tanzania

Additional report by Malawi24.com

Austin Oduor

talking African football