The Ministry of Youth and Sports has joined other stakeholders in saluting Football Association of Malawi (Fam) President Walter Nyamilandu following his election as Confederation of African Football (Caf) Executive Member.
The Fam boss is now representing the Council of Southern African Football Associations region.
“The Minister of Youth and Sports, Honourable Uchizi Mkandawire MP, Principal Secretaries, Directors and Staff of the Ministry of Youth and Sports wish to congratulate Mr Walter Nyamilandu Manda for his election as Confederation of African Football (Caf) Executive Member during an elective General Assembly that took place in Ivory Coast on Thursday 13th July 2023.
“While this achievement is for Mr. Nyamilandu as a person and as the President of Football Association of Malawi, it is also a great achievement for Malawi as a nation. Let us all celebrate the achievement. The ministry wishes him the best of luck as he performs at the continental level,” the statement dated 14th July 2023 and signed by Secretary for Youth and Sports Isaac Katopola, reads.
Nyamilandu said he has been humbled by the ministry’s gesture.
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“This signifies that the victory is a great source of joy and pride for the country. I am glad to play my meaningful role in putting Malawi on the map. I commend the ministry for providing a conducive sporting environment that has made some of us excel domestically and internationally.
“The message of congratulations from the Malawi Government is not only an inspiration but also demonstrates the spirit of goodwill and humanity that should be exercised by the citizenry to support each other within and beyond the borders of Malawi. It is very humbling to receive such recognition,” he said.
Nyamilandu won the seat after defeating Mohammed Ally from Mauritius and Mokhosi Mohapi of Lesotho.
Out of the 54 votes that were cast, Nyamilandu got 35 whereas Ally and Mohapi amassed 15 and three votes, respectively.
