Malawi National Council of Sports (MNCS) has confirmed the appointment of four directors as part of its functional review.
In a statement dated April 23 2024 signed by Chief Executive Officer (Executive Secretary) Henry Kamata, council announced the appointment of Director of Planning, Marketing and Infrastructure Limbani Matola, Director of Human Resources and Administration Lameck Gomani, Director of Sports and Recreation Development Ivy Kondowe Chinangwa and Shephord Boma, who is Director of Finance.
“The appointment followed a functional review that was undertaken at the MNCS for effective delivery of its statutory mandate of developing, promoting, encouraging and controlling all forms of sport in Malawi on a national basis,’’ the statement reads.
Kamata said following the appointment of the new directors, the sports fraternity should expect a new approach to doing business in sports.
“I believe true sports lovers will embrace the new direction because it is good for sports and the country. We will be engaging all sports associations and key stakeholders in sport on rigorous pathway to unpack and unearth things that have been drowning sport in Malawi.
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“We need to build the capacity of both administrative and technical officials in order to identify, develop and nurture talent for sport,’’ Kamata said.
Meanwhile, Matola said he was happy for the new challenge in his career.
“I promise to do my best in line with the functional review that the council is going through,’’ Matola said. Matola, joined council after leaving Football Association of Malawi (Fam) following the expiry of his contract. He served as Fam commercial director for eight years.
Sports analyst George Kaudza Masina said the council has taken a step in the right direction.
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“This is the way to go to take Malawi sport to the next level,’’ he said.
