Four of the five remaining affiliates have promised to conclude nominations processes by this weekend ahead of Football Association of Malawi (Fam) polls slated for December 16 in Mzuzu.
So far, out of the nine Fam affiliates, only four; namely Northern Region Football Association (NRFA), National Referees Association (NRA), Beach Soccer Association (BSA) and Central Region Football Association (CRFA) have already announced their nominations for all positions.
NRFA, BSA and NRA have nominated Super League of Malawi (Sulom) president Fleetwood Haiya for the Fam presidency whereas incumbent Walter Nyamilandu has one nomination by CRFA.
However, Super League of Malawi (Sulom) National Women’s Football Association (NWFA),
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National Football Coaches Association, National Youth Football Association, Southern Region Football Association have confirmed that they will nominate the candidates this weekend.
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NWFA Chairperson Adelaide Migogo said they are expected to meet in Lilongwe.
“We want to do our nominations in a transparent way. All the committee members will be available during the meeting. We did not want to rush,’’ Migogo said.
So far, incumbent Fam executive committee member Madalitso Kuyera has already secured three nominations for the post of Fam 1st vice president whereas the association’s former 1st vice president James Mwenda has earned one nomination for the post.
On his part, NFCA Chairperson Aubrey Nankhuni said they will discuss during their meeting slated for Salima today.
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“We gave an opportunity to all the aspirants to market themselves. At the moment, our members are still scrutinising. We promise that the process will be free and fair,’’ Nankhuni said.
Taking his turn, SRFA General Secretary Dailes Kachala said they will announce their nominations today.
NRFA Chairperson Lameck Nkhonje and Othaniel Hara have been nominated for the post of Fam 2nd vice president.
NYFA General Secretary James Sawerengera also confirmed that they will decide on the nominations in Lilongwe today.
“We will vote during a meeting in Lilongwe. The process will be free and fair,’’ he said.
Sulom General Secretary Williams Banda said their choice will be made clear today.
“Sulom will announce upon executive meeting scheduled for this week end of 11th November,” Banda said.
The nomination process which opened on November 1 will be closed on November 15.
Sports analyst George Kaudza-Masina said the elections look to be a tight race.
“Let the aspirants play their game smart as this is a secret ballot and block voting as has been the case with nominations. This weekend is a defining moment for all vying for positions,” he said.
Incumbent Fam executive committee member Felistus Dossi, Chimango Munthali, Bernard Chiwiriwiri Harawa and Mervis Mangulenje already got nominations.
