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A licensing rule forcing men’s clubs to run women’s teams just paid off with Malawi punching an Africa Cup of Nations ticket.

FAM links rule to AFCON breakthrough
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[*]The Football Association of Malawi credits licensing for the milestone.
[*]Christopher Madalitso Kuyera spoke at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe.
[*]Kuyera tied women’s team mandates to the AFCON qualification.
[*]He called the outcome one of licensing’s clear payoffs.
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Super League clubs must field women
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[*]TNM Super League sides are required to run women’s teams.
[*]FCB Nyasa Big Bullets comply with the updated criteria.
[*]Mighty Wanderers also maintains youth and women's squads.
[*]Silver Strikers and Kamuzu Barracks follow the same setup.
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The licensing push has gained traction since 2014
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[*]The system was first rolled out in Malawi in 2014.
[*]Recent seasons have seen clubs lean into stricter standards.
[*]Compliance spans sporting, infrastructure, staffing, and admin areas.
[*]All 16 top-flight clubs sent reps to the workshop.
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Ekhaya FC sees doors opening
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[*]Ekhaya FC Chief Executive Officer Thando Mhango backed the framework.
[*]Mhango said the mandate helps women reach national selectors.
[*]His club views the structure as a serious competitive edge.
[*]Investment in youth and women's squads will continue.
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