National Women’s Football Association (NWFA) Chairperson Adelaide Migogo caused a stir during Football Association of Malawi (Fam)’s annual general meeting (AGM) when she proposed for an increased number of delegates from the current two.
The issue attracted heated debate as other Fam member associations welcomed the idea.
Migogo said Fam’s constitution must be amended to ensure that all affiliates are equally represented during the AGM.
“NWFA is requesting the general assembly for a consideration on the number of delegates. We have noted that, though we speak of equality and fair play in football, when it comes to representation in the AGM, we are not doing well. It will be great for the number of delegates from each member association to be equal, whether six or eight from each association,” Migogo said.
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Super League of Malawi (Sulom) Executive Member Daud Mtanthiko said it was a serious matter which needed immediate consideration.
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“As we promote women’s football, let us consider all sectors including their representation at the general assembly. Equity and equality must be in all Fam member associations,” Mtanthiko said.
Sulom Treasurer Allie Mwachande said NWFA is not inferior.
“Why should it be represented by only two people while others are represented by six delegates? This should be taken into consideration,” he said.
Beach Soccer Association Chairperson Gift Chimbalanga shared the sentiments.
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“It is time to recognise women’s football in all spheres. I support the proposal to amend the constitution so that more members from the women’s body attend the assembly. There is no difference between Sulom and them,” he said.
Fam President Walter Nyamilandu said it was a genuine concern and assured the assembly that the association would engage Fifa on the matter.
Meanwhile, Migogo has asked for increased funding and capacity building.
“We appreciate the support that women’s football is getting from Fam but operationally we feel we can do better. We are therefore requesting more deliberate involvement of the NWFA members as part of the capacity building. This should include involvement in the various Fam committees.
“As a National Association, a subvention of K10 million only covers for one Exco meeting and a few operational activities. With the tasks that we have to grow the women’s game at grassroots, we need a special consideration for us to support our structures at district and regional level as part of the development agenda of the women’s game,” she said.
